The
Bridal
Loft
Experience a personal journey to your perfect dress – expert guidance, exclusive experience, stunning choices.
Wedding Dress Boutique in Dunmow, Essex
Your Dream Dress, Your Private Moment
Paul Zeni
A Paul Zeni bride embodies confidence, radiance, and a sense of fabulousness on her special day.
Stella York
Designed for romance, elegance, and modern style Stella York offers something for every bride, including plus-size options.
Dando London
Crafted from the finest fabrics with exceptional attention to detail, these dresses are made to help you feel effortlessly beautiful.
Emma Bridals
Emma Bridals Wedding Dresses Essex are great for the budget discerning bride, excellent quality at affordable prices.
Morilee
Morilee gowns are known for romantic detail, beautiful fabrics and flattering silhouettes.
Diane Legrand
Diane Legrand gowns combine classic romance with modern sophistication.
Sophia Tolli
Sophia Tolli gowns are designed with romance, fit and detail at their heart.
Our story
At The Bridal Loft, we believe in offering brides a truly personal and unforgettable experience.
Our boutique is fresh, relaxed, and designed to make you feel relaxed and unhurried while you search for your perfect gown. With a carefully curated collection of wedding dresses, bridesmaid dresses, shoes, and accessories, we’ve created a space where you can enjoy every moment of your bridal journey, without any distractions – just you, your loved ones, and our dedicated team.

Bridesmaids
We also have one of the largest selections in Essex of designer bridesmaid, teen bridesmaid and flower girl dresses.

Flower Girls
Our flower girl dresses come in a range of adorable styles and colours - your smallest bridal party member will feel as special as she looks.

Accessories
Shoes, veils, tiaras and hair jewellery, faux fur shrugs and lace boleros too. You'll find the ideal accessories to complete your perfect day.
our passion...
We’re passionate about helping you find the dress that feels just right for you. Choosing your wedding dress should feel as magical as the day itself, and we’re here to make that happen.
our expertise...
Whether you’re picking out the perfect gown for yourself or searching for bridesmaid dresses, we make sure your consultation is personal, relaxed, and exactly how you’ve dreamed of.
our experience
With years of experience in the bridal world, our boutique manager knows exactly how to guide you through the process. Offering expert advice, but also listening to your vision and helping bring it to life.
1-1 Consultation
Our Boutique – Exclusively Yours
Except for our monthly Wedding Fair Sundays, when the boutique is open for browsing, all our viewings and fittings are by appointment only to give our brides the very best experience.
Appointments can be made between 10am and 4pm on Monday to Saturday. Some out of hours and evening appointments are available on request.
Posted on GoogleKay RockallTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. From start to finish, the ladies at the bridal boutique were welcoming, friendly and helpful. Purchased my wedding dress and two bridesmaid dresses from them and are so happy with them. Vanessa is knowledgeable, experienced and supportive throughout the whole process and the prices are a reasonable price, in my opinion.Posted on GoogleHolly WatsonTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. What can I say! Vanessa and Sam were incredible! We had such a laugh and a brilliant morning at The Bridal Loft. So welcoming and friendly. Anyone looking for a wedding dress! Don’t miss out on the Bridal Loft 🩷🩷🩷Posted on GoogleBarnfield WeddingsTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. The experience and skills at The Bridal Loft at the Essex Wedding Centre (previously Martels) near Dunmow is impressive. They are a lovely team, who managed to find the perfect dress for us at very short notice. They are skilled, knowledgeable and friendly, and we would highly recommend The Bridal Loft to any bride-to-be looking for outstanding service and a beautiful selection of dresses.Posted on GoogleLucy Watson-MitchellTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. From the moment I walked into The Bridal Loft, Vanessa made the entire experience feel truly special. Her warmth, professionalism, and incredible attention to detail were evident from the very beginning, and she took the time to understand exactly what I was looking for. With her expert guidance, patience, and honest advice, she helped me choose the most beautiful wedding dress for my big day. When I finally wore it, I felt absolutely incredible. It could not have been more perfect, and I will always be grateful for her role in helping me find a dress that made me feel so confident, comfortable, and completely myself. The level of customer care Vanessa provides is exemplary. Nothing was ever too much trouble, and she went above and beyond to ensure every part of the journey was enjoyable, stress-free, and memorable. Her passion for what she does shines through in every interaction. I would have absolutely no hesitation in recommending Vanessa to any bride-to-be. She is quite literally second to none!!! Thank you, Vanessa, for helping make such an important part of my wedding journey so perfect.Posted on GoogleLaura-Louise GordonTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. The women here are so lovely & welcoming. I was so worried about trying on wedding dresses to find the dress I will wear. They listen & are very good at what they do. I can't to go back & see them for my measuring & collection of my dress. Thank you so much xxPosted on GoogleLauren DunnTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I had the most wonderful experience at The Bridal Loft. As a nervous bride, I was feeling quite overwhelmed, but Vanessa and the team made me feel completely relaxed from the moment I arrived. I had no idea what style of dress I wanted, but Vanessa took the time to listen and selected a range of dresses she thought would suit me. She did an incredible job – every dress felt thoughtfully chosen, and she guided me through the entire process with patience, kindness, and expertise. The atmosphere was so calm, welcoming, and relaxed that I genuinely couldn’t have wished for a better experience. There was never any pressure, and I felt supported every step of the way. I’m absolutely thrilled to say that I found my dress today, and I couldn’t be happier! Thank you so much to Vanessa and the whole team at The Bridal Loft for making this such a special and memorable experience. I would highly recommend them to any bride to be.Posted on GoogleNicola MeadowsTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I cannot recommend Vanessa and her team at Martels Bridal Boutique highly enough. From the moment we walked through the door, we were made to feel welcome, relaxed, and genuinely cared for. They even opened the shop after hours for me as I was visiting from up north. Vanessa helped me find all four of my bridesmaid dresses, and her knowledge, patience, and attention to detail made the whole experience fantastic We had left it quite close to our wedding day to find the right dresses, but Vanessa went above and beyond to help us. She worked incredibly hard to fast-track the order and delivery, giving me complete peace of mind during what could have been a very stressful time. The dresses were beautiful, and the service we received was exceptional from start to finish. Nothing was ever too much trouble, and Vanessa and her team genuinely cared about making sure everything was perfect. I would wholeheartedly recommend Martels Bridal Boutique to any bride looking for outstanding service, beautiful dresses, and a team that truly goes the extra mile. Thank you so much for playing a such an important part in our day. The new Mrs Morris 🥰Posted on GoogleKeeley MclarenTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I had such a wonderful experience on trying on bridal dresses from start to finish, Vanessa was so lovely and helpful, so professional, made us all feel so welcome and comfortable she really knew her stuff, I found my dream dress, and was so happy with my choice. It was a difficult decision as all the dresses were stunning and there was so much choice, vanessa let me try on multiple styles and I never felt rushed one bit and she even let me try on the dress I had chosen twice to make sure I was happy with my decision. I really am so excited and can’t wait to wear my amazing dress on our special day. Thank you so much can’t recommend these guys enough you Truly made it such a magical experience for me.Posted on GoogleRanda ShamiTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Had the best experience. Vanessa was soo helpful, warm and knowledgeable. I had the space to myself and was not rushed. Any doubts I had about getting into a wedding dress vanished.