Frequently Asked Questions

Yes absolutely! Although we specialise in plus  size wedding dresses, our boutique displays samples 6 to 36 with most being over size 16. Our custom bespoke sizing service means we  are size inclusive for any size bride.

We are a private luxury service bridal boutique based in Worthing, West Sussex very close to West Worthing train station. We are in a residential area and there is ample free parking outside. You can find our boutique at 61 St Andrews road, Worthing, West Sussex BN13 1HW

We have the fastest production of wedding dresses in the UK and our dresses are made in just 3 months. Our elite dressmakers will need to be secured  6 months before you receive your dress and you should allow our highly recommended seamstress around 16 weeks for any alterations you made need. The perfect time to come and see us is 10 months before your wedding date. We can in some circumstances provide a rush priority order for a small dressmakers fee of £50.

We will have your dress made to your individual size of shoulder to floor including shoes, waist, bust and hips at the time you order to help save you high alterations costs. 99% of the time our brides walk away with no alterations needed but sometimes alterations will be needed if you change in size or need tweaking for perfect fit. We are the designers of our dresses, not the dressmakers so your dress does not come with lots of fittings. Alterations are not included in the price of your dress and you do need to pay a seamstress separately but they will very minimal in cost if your size does not change since the order.

We recommend wearing a strapless bra, pair of leggings and a heel height you will wear on your wedding day for measuring. You may want to bring a hair tie in case you want to put your hair up.

We allow a maximum of 4 guests plus the bride, this is a good number to be seated comfortably and  to limit too many confusing opinions. Bring the people who you trust the most and that will be supportive in whichever dress you choose.

Sorry we no longer allow any photos to be taken of our dresses during your appointment. We want to protect our exclusive designs from being copied elsewhere and keep the appointment special without constant mobile phone use. Should you say "Yes to the dress", we will allow you to take photos of your chosen dress. Please respect our no phots policy, thank you.

We allow up to 2 hours for each appointment because included is a styling consultation and no limits on the amount of dresses you can try on.

If you say "Yes to the dress" and you are earlier than your lead times, then you would need to pay a non refundable 50% deposit to secure the fabrics and our dressmaker. The remaining balance is due when we start production. If you are past your lead times then the cost of the dress is due in full. We are happy to discuss payment options with you on your appointment.

Our wedding dresses are made within three months by our highly skilled dressmakers and making us the fastest in the UK for brand new couture dressmaking.

All appointments are by private reservation only to ensure a personalised experience. You can contact us through our website, What's app and social media.

Yes at Carolyn Anne’s Bridal, we  do charge a small booking fee to ensure that every appointment is reserved for brides who are genuinely ready to find their perfect dress. This fee helps limit no-shows and last-minute cancellations, allowing us to dedicate our time and expertise to each bride who visits us. It also ensures that our appointments remain focused, relaxed, and meaningful—rather than a “dress-up” experience for those intending to shop elsewhere. Every styling consultation is a private, one-to-one session tailored entirely to you, and the booking fee is fully redeemable against the purchase of your gown. It’s our way of valuing your time as much as ours, and of ensuring that every bride receives the attention and care she deserves. 

We are a luxury service and all of our wedding dresses are made brand new to order, to exact proportions to limit high alterations costs and including any customisation required. Depending on the level of service required will depend on the price but our dresses start at £1800 and go up to £7500. Most brides spend between £2400 - £3200 as our signature + customisation tier is the most in demand.