With 32 years in bridal and 12 years designing, Lea leads a team of elite international artisans, overseeing every design from concept to completion. Carolyn Anne’s Bridal was awarded Best Bridal Shop & Prestige Business Awards 2024, named a regional finalist in The Wedding Industry Awards 2026, and selected for three consecutive years by Weddings & Honeymoons Magazine as their exclusive West Sussex wedding dress supplier.
Created twelve years ago, Pure Joie offers a couture bridal experience beyond traditional bridal retail. Every wedding dress is made to proportions to reduce alterations, available in over 150 colour options, and designed to celebrate individuality, craftsmanship, and joy.
Carolyn Anne’s Bridal specialises in plus-size wedding dresses and size-inclusive bridal (UK 6–36), with most samples in UK 16+ to create a relaxed and confidence-building try-on experience. Every design is created to fit the bride — never the other way around.
Our entire collection is offered through a three-tier couture service — never off-the-peg or pre-owned. Each wedding dress is produced over a three-month couture production period, designed to reduce waiting times while maintaining exceptional craftsmanship. The three couture service tiers are..
Enjoy a two-hour private appointment featuring a personalised welcome sign, wedding countdown, chocolates and refreshments, guided styling consultation, “Say Yes” celebration photos, bell-ringing moment, and a complimentary bottle of prosecco to continue the celebration at home.
There is ample free parking outside and you are welcome to park across our driveway. As you approach our bridal house look out for your special welcome sign that has your name on it.
We look after all of our guests, so why not Indulge in our display of chocolates and chilled juice or water throughout your appointment. Tea or coffee is available if you prefer.
We chat to you about your wedding plans and get to know you Your try on as many dresses as you wish and we carry out your design consultation on each dress you try.
Our boutique is for brides who value luxury, exclusivity, and designer-led experiences. We specialise in plus-size and size-inclusive wedding dresses, crafted to your proportions for a truly personal fit. If you want a private, calm, and joyful consultation with hands-on access to fabrics, colours, and bespoke options, you will feel completely at home here. If you want your wedding dress made specifically for your body shape.
Carolyn Anne’s Bridal is not for brides seeking a rushed, transactional experience, off-the-peg or pre-owned gowns, standard sizes, or generic styles found elsewhere—and not for those looking for a bargain or a dress to take home the same day.
Our appointments are available seven days a week and tailored to your schedule, though availability is limited due to high demand. As a luxury bridal boutique, offering a truly personalised two-hour private styling experience, we request a £25 Bridal Experience Credit to secure your appointment, fully redeemable against your wedding dress. As we are a luxury service and not an outlet selling off the-peg samples, we recommend reviewing our services and pricing tiers before booking. Once your payment is complete, please contact us to arrange a mutually convenient date and time. We look forward to welcoming you.