About Us

Located in a discreet residential enclave of Worthing, West Sussex, our design house is an intentional sanctuary designed for privacy, flexibility and ease. We are situated just five minutes from West Worthing Station, with complimentary private parking available directly outside for a seamless arrival. Inside, our intimate boutique serves as the exclusive home of Pure Joie, comfortably hosting the bride and up to four guests. Here, away from the bustle of the high street, we provide a serene environment and refined refreshments for your two-hour design appointment.

To ensure our signature level of undivided attention, we operate strictly by private appointment. Your two-hour sanctuary session allows you to explore our collections in a serene, exclusive environment, accompanied by fine chocolates, refreshments, and the expert guidance by the designer directly.

We offer appointments 7 days per week between 11am and 9pm but are limited due to high demand, due to our exclusive design service so please  allow enough time to book in. we recommend 10 months before.

Absolutely! We are the UK's definitive destination for size-inclusive luxury, showcasing wedding dress samples from 6 - 36 and specialising in sizes 16+. Our wedding dresses can be tried on by all size brides with clamps and clips used for any samples not fitting. Our dresses are designed specifically to provide an enjoyable try on experience for every size bride.

• Made-to-Measure | From £1,500 Our signature designs, handcrafted to your exact anatomical proportions in your choice of 150 exquisite colours.
• Customised Couture | From £1800 Tailor our existing silhouettes to your unique vision, featuring bespoke design modifications and a palette of 150 hues.
• Fully Bespoke | From £2,500 An entirely original creation designed from scratch to your exact requirements, offering the ultimate expression of bridal individuality.

When you purchase a "standard" gown, you are buying a mass-produced garment designed for a mannequin. At Carolyn Anne’s, you are investing in Pure Joie—our exclusive design house dedicated to the Science of the Female Form. Your investment covers a bespoke, made-to-measure engineering process that eliminates the need for costly, invasive structural alterations. You aren't just buying a dress; you are buying a guaranteed, flawless fit from the very first stitch. 

At Carolyn Anne’s Bridal, your gown is commissioned brand-new to your exact proportions at the time of the order—including  bust, waist, hips, and length. This is designed to significantly minimise the need for the extensive, costly alterations required by standard-sized gowns. Once your masterpiece arrives from our international atelier 3 months later, you will attend a Couture Reveal. While most brides find the fit near-perfect, any minor final refinements (such as delicate adjustments to sleeves or shoulders) or adjustments due to changes in your measurements since the time of order are handled separately by our highly recommended seamstress which you pay directly. 

Exclusivity is at the core of our brand. We offer an unrivalled palette of 150 exquisite colour options across our bridal and bridesmaid collections, allowing you to curate a cohesive aesthetic that perfectly matches your wedding vision.