Say goodbye to the hustle, bustle, and crowded fitting rooms of standard high-street shops. Our Worthing boutique is an intentional, private bridal sanctuary where you enjoy 2 hours of completely exclusive use of the lounge for you and your bridal party. Your luxury appointment is hosted directly by Lea, the actual designer of the Pure Joie label. This ensures you receive authentic, expert haute couture design knowledge rather than a traditional retail sales assistant.

When you arrive at Carolyn Anne's Bridal there is ample free parking. As you approach our bridal sanctuary look for your special wedding countdown board with 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.

Our wedding dress collection Pure Joie is not available anywhere else in the UK. You get exclusive access and get to use them as inspiration for your perfect designer dress.

Say "Yes to the dress" and secure your dress and you get a complimentary bottle of prosecco on us. Continue your celebration with your partner at home and share your excitement.

I am Lea, the owner of Carolyn Anne's Bridal and designer of the Pure Joie label. I personally guide you through your appointment offering styling advice to find you your perfect dress.

100% of our brides walk in and say "Oh WOW" Brides tell us its much better than a shop and personal and relaxed here. Book your private experience, we would love to welcome you.
Arrive to a bespoke wedding day countdown board displaying your name, before indulging in chocolates and chilled refreshments.
When you discover your dream gown, you will get to ring our celebratory sanctuary bell and make your secret wedding wish.
Commemorate the moment with beautiful digital photos featuring your friends, family, and our signature "Yes to the Dress" sign
Take home a complimentary bottle of Prosecco to continue celebrating the milestone evening with your partner.
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. Our boutique is situated at 61 St Andrews Road, Worthing, West Sussex, BN13 1HW
Yes. All appointments at Carolyn Anne’s Bridal are private and by appointment only, ensuring every bride receives a calm, uninterrupted and personalised bridal experience.
Yes, we charge a £25 redeemable booking fee for bridal appointments. Your appointment is with our designer directly and includes a styling consultation. This fee is fully redeemable against your wedding dress purchase. The booking fee helps us maintain exclusive appointment availability and reduces last-minute cancellations and no-shows.
Your private bridal appointment is a relaxed designer-led experience where you can explore our exclusive collections, discuss styles, try gowns and receive expert guidance tailored to your vision, shape and preferences. Appointments also include refreshments, celebration moments and a calm luxury atmosphere designed entirely around you.
Appointments are typically around 2 hours, allowing plenty of time to explore styles comfortably without feeling rushed.
We recommend bringing a small supportive bridal party whose opinions you trust most to help keep the experience relaxed and enjoyable. Our boutique can comfortably seat 4 guests. Please contact us if you have more so we can do our best to accommodate you.
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 your wedding date.
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.
Pricing depends on the level of service you require as we offer 3 pricing tiers, but our brand new made to proportion wedding dresses start at £1,500.
Yes, our wedding dresses are made from lots of different fabrics so you get to try them on against your skin. We also have swatch charts showcasing 150 colour choices for wedding dresses and 171 colour choices for bridesmaid dresses, so you never have to order blindly or risk receiving the wrong shade.


To secure your private 2-hour bridal appointment, we charge a redeemable £25 booking fee. This helps protect appointment availability, reduce no-shows and ensures every bride receives dedicated time, expert designer-led guidance and a personalised styling consultation. Your booking fee is fully redeemable against your gown purchase during your appointment. We kindly request a minimum of 48 hours’ notice for cancellations or rescheduling. To arrange your appointment, simply pay your booking fee securely and contact us to organise a mutually convenient time to visit us.
This form is for enquiries only, To book an appointment please see our Private Bridal Appointment page first, thank you.
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Our appointments are very flexible but in high demand, so please give us at least 48 hours notice to cancel so we can offer your appointment to another bride, thank you.
Carolyn Anne's Bridal
61 St Andrews Road Worthing, West Sussex BN13 1HW
A designer-led plus-size bridal sanctuary in Worthing with over 32 years of haute couture expertise. Home of the exclusive Pure Joie label.