Testimonials

From the initial contact, fittings and right through to collection of my dress, Grace and Sadie at Brides by solo were friendly, helpful and professional. Highly recommended. Thank you.

Meredith Taylor

I want to say a massive thank you to Sadie and grace for being a massive help in my dress choosing journey ❤️ from helping choose the veil to the alterations they covered everything and offer a fab cleaning service. I couldn’t ask for anything more!
I highly recommend !!!

Francesca Fell

My wife absolutely loved her experience with them. The dress was gorgeous, and the process made very smooth. The dress was absolutely gorgeous. Can’t recommend enough!

Tom Flack

Grace and Sadie are the best !
The choice of dresses in the shop is absolutely amazing, and Grace and Sadie help you out all along the process from picking the dress to cleaning it and boxing it.
I can’t recommend them enough, so lucky to have such a wonderful shop in town!

Celine - 09.23

Great experience at brides by solo, I tried on so many dresses! Sadie had a lot of patience 😆 lovely girls!

Sophie Arnold

The ladies at Brides by Solo have been absolutely fantastic helping me find my wedding dress, carrying out my alterations and creating a beautiful veil to match my dress. Thank you so much again! Highly recommend.

Georgie - 06.23

Sadie and Grace have been absolutely fantastic for the entire process of buying my wedding dress and veil.
After not initially enjoying dress shopping, I met Sadie, who was knowledgeable, kind and helpful, and she really went the extra mile to find the perfect dress for me. She made what could be a stressful time extremely enjoyable and reassuring. My dress was absolutely perfect and made me feel incredible on the day!
Brides by Solo provide a fantastic cleaning service (after having chosen a stunning dress from the sale rack) and also altered my dress beautifully. I have now returned to Sadie and Grace for cleaning post-wedding and I wouldn’t contemplate going anywhere else.
Thank you so much for all your guidance, help and support Sadie and Grace!

Lizzie - 28.05.23

Would highly recommend Brides by Solo. The shop is lovely, it feels current and up to date. Plenty of different styles to try as well as accessories. I think it can be quite a daunting experience trying on wedding dresses but Sadie made me feel at ease and offered lots of great advice. There was never any pressure to buy on the day and no limit to how many dresses I could try on. Sadie also did the alterations for my dress and made it fit perfectly. I have honestly never looked and felt so great. The fittings were always on time and efficient. I am also getting my dress cleaned by Brides by Solo too.

Martyne Traher

I highly recommend brides by Solo. The team are amazing. They put you at ease and go above and beyond to make your experience when wedding dress shopping amazing. the work Sadie put in to making sure my dress fit perfectly was outstanding. I can’t thank the team enough.

Charlotte Winchester

I recently went to Brides by Solo to have my wedding dress cleaned and I cannot thank the ladies enough my dress looked brand new again! They had managed to make every detail on my dress sparkle. I was so impressed and cannot recommend this shop enough. We actually travelled an hour to go to this shop and I am so glad I did. They were so friendly and so helpful with any queries I had, would highly recommend!

Charlotte Hill

Every time I go to Brides by Solo I am amazed at the choice they offer! The collections are always chosen with such a great taste and care. As a wedding photographer it is an absolute pleasure to work with Grace and the team.

Regina Ray - 29.01.23

Grace and Sadie can to my rescue about 3 weeks before the wedding when my first dress had been ruined by another seamstress.
They tried to see if they would salvage it, gave me the honest truth and then went above and beyond to try and help with me with a very tight time crunch!
Luckily I found a sample gown that was great, although it did need some alterations they worked round the clock to get them done - and is was all in the mad rush before Christmas.
The went above and beyond to help a damsel without a dress and they mopped up a few tears along the way whilst still managing to make what was a bit of a trauma still a really wonderful experience.
I couldn’t recommend these two ladies more. They have a gorgeous range of dresses and they are super helpful and kind. My dress fit like a dream and on the day I couldn’t have been happier.

Augusta Sneddon - 31.12.22

I can't recommend Brides by Solo enough. Grace was amazing and so knowledgeable. I felt like a princess in my dress and I have Grace to thank for that!! Amazing shop, amazing service!!

Sian Leeming - 11.2022

Grace & Sadie, Thank you so much for your help with my wedding dress. you were both fantastic and I absolutely loved my dress. I really felt amazing wearing it, despite it getting slightly trashed!

Georgina - 09.2022

I would highly recommend Brides by Solo in Newmarket. They have the most gorgeous wedding dresses and their customer service is excellent. Sadie was an absolute superstar, always going out of her way to make sure I was comfortable. When I tried on my dress it was a little on the low side but Sadie managed to find a sister style that wasn’t as low and it was perfect. I was super fussy when it came to wedding dress shopping (must have tried on about 20 different dresses from other shops before visiting Brides by Solo!) but as soon as I stepped into Brides by Solo there were several dresses I liked. Definitely check them out if you’re on the lookout for your wedding dress!

Alex Stewart - 08.2022

Sadie and Grace were AMAZING! From the moment I walked into the shop I was greeted with warmth and sincerity. I'm a petite bride and had previously found it hard to find a dress that flattered my shape. Grace listened to my hopes for a dress and worked creatively to find the perfect designer. I loved how I was put at ease and somehow all that 'pre- wedding stress' seemed to dwindle away.
Sadie- well what can I say. An absolute artist... a perfectionist in all sense of the word. My dress alterations were exquisite and felt the like dress had been made just for me!
An absolutely gorgeous experience at Solo Brides, something I will remember for the rest of my life. Thank you for making me feel like an absolute 'princess' and worthy to wear a dress at stunning as that.

Katie Collings - 08.22

I wouldn’t go anywhere else. Sadie was brilliant from start to finish and made a nervous bride feel amazing. I loved my dress and the whole experience. Thank you xx

Laura Abbas

Wonderful experience with great communication.  I didn't expect to enjoy trying on dresses as much as I did and I was so happy with what they helped me choose!  I arrived with a particular idea in mind and they really listened to me, while encouraging me to try some things I hadn't previously thought of.  I highly recommend them!

Anna Street

Absolutely delight! I was daunted by wedding dress shopping but as soon as I walked through the door I felt at ease. The nicest people helped pick my perfect dress, the fittings along the way were great. And so I found my perfect dress for my perfect day!

Stacey Lockwood - 08.22

I cannot praise this shop enough! It was my third wedding dress shopping trip I had been on and having to do it during COVID with only 1 guest allowed made it a different experience. From the minute I got into the shop I knew I was going to have a great time. The selection of dresses is amazing and Sadie was so helpful during the whole experience. I tried on many dresses and Sadie really got a great understanding of what I wanted and we managed to find my perfect dress. Sadie really was amazing and I could not recommend her or this shop enough! Every visit since (picking up the dress, dropping it off for cleaning etc) makes me realise what lovely staff there are as every member of staff is so kind and makes you feel truly special. Thank you so much to Sadie and the team for making the experience so lovely and for making me feel so welcome, so special and so beautiful in my dress.

Katie Thomas - 07.22

I had such a great experience with the girls at Brides by solo, they are all so kind and helpful. They made me feel at ease and removed any stress that I might be feeling and helped me pick my perfect dress. I will be recommending them to every bride I meet!

Amy Wallin - 04.22

Hello Sadie and the Brides by Solo team!
As someone who is very indecisive, can be insecure and who wanted a very relaxed, fun and informal wedding, I had no idea what to expect when shopping for a dress or how it would go. I wondered if going to a "proper" bridal shop would really be for me.
I booked a few appointments, but cancelled everything after my visit to Brides by Solo as they looked after me so perfectly.
Having suggested that I look online to share a few of the styles I liked or didn't, finding out my budget, and asking about our wedding plans, Sadie expertly pulled 7 dresses for me to try. I felt comfortable and well looked after both behind the curtain and not, as Sadie was so calming and positive. I found my dress in the first one I tried, but we tried a few more to make sure.
Sadie seemed to in a short space of time get to know me well enough to know exactly what was "me" and what wasn't, so I could feel 100% sure in my decision.
I had a relatively short turnaround of 6-7 months, and again Sadie went above and beyond to make sure my dress would be there in plenty of time for alterations etc.
Having said yes to the dress, I also had a vision of adding some colour to really personalise and make it my own, and again Sadie and Grace went to incredible lengths to make this a reality. I know just how much hard work went in to the dress, and am so grateful for every minute of it!
At every fitting, appointment or phone call the team were friendly, welcoming, reassuring and positive, I could not have asked for a better experience and would wholeheartedly recommend Brides by Solo to any Brides-to-be! Thank you so much!

Rachel Elgy - 06.22

Dear Brides by Solo team,
I'd like to take a moment to thank you all for making my experience of choosing my dream wedding dress so wonderful and unforgettable. From the moment I stepped into the shop I was made to feel so welcome!
Sadie is an absolute star! I started my journey with her and she was so attentive and friendly, I cannot fault her. She listened to what I liked and disliked with every dress until we found my dream dress.. Disney Arura! I felt like a princess.
I finished my journey with Grace who arranged my final steaming and press before the big day! She arranged this through text, which at the time was perfect as I was super busy with other appointments!
Everyone loved my dress and the intricate detail with sparkles completely came to life for my outdoor ceremony. Fortunately the sun was gleaming and the day was absolutely perfect.
Once again, thank you! Your wonderful, joyful girls made the whole experience so special. I cannot recommend you enough to everyone who has asked me!

Kathryn Mallindine - 04.06.22

Dear team at Brides by Solo,

Married life has been busy so far. Thank you again to you all for your kindness and support with finding me the perfect dress for our special day. I really felt like myself and felt amazing in your beautiful dress. I have wonderful pictures to treasure forever.

Becky Eggar

Can’t speak highly enough of Sadie and the team - professional, warm, extremely adept at helpfully advising style for body type and a delight to communicate with through several swift fittings in a short engagement.

Kate & Will Orr - 19.02.22

Hello to all at Brides by Solo.

I cannot thank you enough for all that you have done for myself over the past 3 years. You all took such great care of my dress to make it look perfect. I cannot thank Sadie enough for the alterations, especially with such a small-time frame. Salih even shed a little tear when he first saw me in the dress too. Thank you. I really wish I had the time to come back into the shop to see you all (and have the dress cleaned!) its is safely folded ready for its journey to Australia.

Sarah Eminaga - 07.05.22

Hi Sadie and the team at Brides by Solo,
I hope you are all keeping well. I just wanted to say a huge thank you for everything you have done for me and my bridesmaids for our wedding. I felt so nervous when I first came to your beautiful shop, it was the first place I had been to look at wedding dresses and the thought of choosing such an important dress was quite overwhelming, but as soon as I met Sadie she calmed me down told me to breathe and have fun! She picked out my dress for me and it was the last one I tried on, I knew as soon as I put it on it was the one for me, I believe my words were ‘I’ve never felt so pretty’.

Your communication throughout the process of my dress arriving to alterations and collection was so reassuring. Even with postponing our wedding by a year you were still able to accommodate me and for that I am very thankful!

Our big day on the 7th of May 2022 was perfect and I fell in love my dress all over again with the hard work that Sadie had put into it to fit me perfectly. Daniel also really liked my dress so it was a good choice!

Thank you also for altering my bridesmaids dresses and cleaning my mums veil it was an honour to wear it on my wedding day.

I hope your wedding day is perfect for you Sadie and again a huge, huge thank you to you all!

Kerry Brown - 07.05.22

Brides by Solo helped me find the perfect dress. They made everything easy, stress free and relaxed from start to finish. Expertise, advise and knowledge.. I can't recommend them enough or thank them for making everything so perfect. I'm so glad they contributed to our special day.

Rachel Brinkley - 16.04.22

A massive thank you to Sadie for helping me to find my dream dress. As someone who hates shopping, she made the whole experience stress free (and actually quite enjoyable!) Thank you for taking the time to understand what I was asking regarding the alterations as well. I’m sure I won’t be the last family member to buy a Brides by Solo dress! Highly recommend visiting Brides By Solo when shopping for your wedding dress. Beautiful dresses and amazing staff!

Ellis Hadley - 15.04.22

Really lovely range of contemporary dresses, and Sadie was excellent - patient, informative and very friendly. I would strongly recommend Brides by Solo.

Pam Henderson - 03.04.22

Odette, Sadie & Grace. I just wanted to say a huge thank you again for all your help with finding and altering my dress - The service you offer at BBS is fabulous! From my first lovely visit with my Mum to pick the dress, to the countless appointments with Sadie to customise it to exactly what I wanted, every time I came to the shop, I had the loveliest time. Thank you all for being so kind and patient with me - The result was so perfect, I absolutely loved wearing my dress and had so many compliments on the day.

Camilla Caller - 17.02.22

I honestly cannot thank you enough for your support through this crazy journey that started in 2019, being a plus size bride I always felt was going to be an issue & how could I possibly find anything to not only fit but to actually look nice too but Grace you certainly pulled it out of the bag & from the moment I put that dress on I felt amazing. I never once felt self-conscious during my fittings & there were a lot, Sadie you were always so supportive & encouraging even when each fitting I had lost more weight so yet more alterations. Then when I decided 2 weeks before the wedding, I’d like to customise my veil you never once made me feel like that was a pain, everything was always made to feel achievable & never too much trouble, Grace thank you for my veil it really was beautiful & received so many lovely comments/emotions.

Not only that we had the pandemic to deal with, from my dress being stuck in China to 3 cancelled dates, even when I felt like I was losing my mind you were always there with words of support & advice, I honestly am disappointed to no longer have reason to visit you guys as it always brightened my day & made me feel part of the family. I will always remember my dress experience with you guys & hope to see you really soon.

Sonia Huffey - 09.12.21

My experience with Brides by Solo was absolutely perfect. I felt so special trying on the dresses and can still remember the feeling when I put on ‘the’ dress! I will never forget that moment and I loved that I was able to share it with my lovely mum. 

Sadie was absolutely wonderful and was full of advice and helpful tips, which as someone who doesn’t dress up much, I was very grateful for!

Brides by Solo kept my whole wedding build up smooth and well organised. Due to covid, the location of my final fitting had to be moved from the seamstress to the store. This was dealt with swiftly and professionally, with brilliant communication between them, enabling me to get the dress tried on in time. Brides by Solo also pressed the dress and kept it for me until the day before the wedding.

Thank you so, so much for all of your help, our big day was PERFECT and the dress definitely stole the show! I HIGHLY recommend this lovely boutique!

Emily Rose - 23.12.21

took the closest women to me, My Mum, Nan and Sister to a wedding event at Swyford Manor, the venue we had chosen. We all met Grace who couldn't have been more welcoming. As much as I was excited to find my 'dream dress' I think there is always the worry of finding one too, but Grace reassured me and put me at ease. Grace was welcoming, not 'pushy' in the slightest like some I had come across and always had a smile on her face. I booked an appointment and couldn't wait to get to the boutique. When I arrived at Brides By Solo, I had the absolute honour of meeting Sadie. Sadie was an absolute diamond from the day I met her. I tried on every style dress possible, there were so many beautiful ones!! I found my dream dress on my first visit and I was over the moon. Sadie saw me at all my appointments, made me feel so comfortable and most importantly made me feel beautiful in my dress. Sadie did all my alterations and even added in part of my Grandad's jumper into my dress in the shape of a heart. Something I will forever be grateful for and a memory I will treasure forever. The girls couldn't have been more accommodating, They always put a smile on my face and knew how to make me feel a millionaire dollars. I am so lucky to have found Brides By Solo. I wish I could do it all again, just to go back to the boutique!!

Susie Brown - 20.11.21

Hi Sadie, Just wanted to say a massive thank you again for all of your help, you really made the whole process so stress free. Made me feel so comfortable the whole way through and reassured me when I needed it. Everyone loved my dress and Tom especially which was amazing. You really go above and beyond for your brides and it is so appreciated!

Emma Ablett - 10.21

Brides by Solo provided an excellent service to me from when I was looking for my wedding dress to the day I last tried it on before my wedding day. All staff were polite and helpful especially Sadie who was my sales person. My dress was amazing.

Lorna shaw

What a wonderful experience I had on Saturday finding my perfect dress for the big day. Sadie was so helpful and honest with her opinions which was really appreciated. They had an amazing choice of dresses plus the Disney collection! I do not know how someone could come out of there and not come out with the perfect dress. I can’t wait to see my dress next year. Thank you Sadie!

Michelle Lotts

Thank you so much for all of your help with choosing my wedding dress, I found the whole experience completely overwhelming until I stepped into your lovely shop, and straight away I knew I was going to find my dress! It couldn’t have been more perfect for me, and you went above and beyond to make my dress experience extra special! You were all so welcoming and made me feel completely comfortable straight away! For someone like me who isn’t a fan of shopping for themselves, you really took all of my worries away and guided me through the whole experience!

Danielle Anderson 25.09.21

Sadie and the rest of the team are so lovely. I had an amazing experience trying on dresses with one of my bridesmaids. We were well looked after; I was made to feel so special. Sadie was full of great advice and experience which helped me find the perfect dress! Thank you!

Lauren Webster-Brooks

The team at Brides by Solo were awesome! They went above and beyond to make me feel comfortable and at ease from the moment I stepped into the shop and Odette's expertise was amazing and was what really made me relax in the belief she was going to help me find the perfect dress for me! And boy did she! I've never felt so comfy in a dress and was really happy with the final look on the day. Thanks to all of you for making me feel a million dollars!

Natalie & Mpuuga 07.21

Thank you so much for helping me choose my wedding dress! Honestly it was such a fun, stress free experience picking a dress, I absolutely loved it.
An extra thanks to Sadie for ordering my last-minute veil when we realised my mother's veil couldn’t be fixed, you had my complete trust. 

Sophie Dyer-Bartlett

The best bridal shop! I found my perfect dress at BBS, they are amazing! So helpful and such a great eye for the little things… I also ended up taking home a beautiful veil and hair slide too. They were super supportive through covid (I had 3 wedding dates) I cannot recommend them enough! You won’t be disappointed here!

Steph Cole 04.09.21

Many thanks to Sadie for her professionalism and kindness. You did everything to make things easier for me. An exceptional quality of service and product. A service like we do not see anymore! Thanks to you, I was able to wear the dress of my dreams. I am very grateful to you. Thank you again for everything. Congratulations! I highly recommend Bride By Solo! I wish them every success! Long live Bride By Solo and its team!

Penelope Henry 09.2021

I took my dress to Brides by Solo to get it cleaned and was not disappointed with their service. Even though i didn’t purchase my dress from them they cleaned and boxed my dress and made it look new again. I thoroughly recommend them if you want to get your dress cleaned after your big day.

Michelle West

I used Brides by Solo for their dress cleaning service, after getting married at an outside venue my dress wasn't in the best state! I follow the bridal store on Instagram which is where I saw that they provide a dress cleaning service. It was easy to enquire, with quick responses, and I have received my dress back looking brand new! I would highly recommend this service if you are looking for dress cleaning. All of the staff I dealt with were lovely too.

Jess Viney 12.10.21

Thank you for all your help when I came in 3 years ago to find my dress, it was not the style I had pictured in my head, it was better, more perfect for me than I could have imagined. I knew from having tried bridesmaid's dresses on it your shop years before that your shop was the place, I wanted to buy my dress from. When it came to the alteration appointments, I felt you went above and beyond. I cannot thank you enough for letting me try on my dress again a few days before the wedding to ease my last-minute worries on it. We had a perfect day, even with the rain. We finally got to say I do.

Annabel Wright 02.10.21

I'd like to say a huge thank you to Sadie. From my very first appointment to the day, I picked up the finished dress, Sadie was an angel. She was incredibly friendly and helpful, making me feel at ease all the time. I cannot thank her enough for making sure that I wore the perfect dress on our big day. Thank you!

Nicole Williams 08.2021

Highly recommend this shop - the ladies at BBS are kind and thoughtful and really want to make sure you have the best experience. I bought my dress with them in late 2019 and they were so accommodating with us moving our date. Sadie also did my alterations and I looked forward to going in every time. I cannot recommend them enough, and I absolutely loved my dress!

Camilla Longdon 14.08.21

With an ever-changing Covid wedding these lovely ladies were so accommodating and fast workers! Patiently let me try on loads of dresses until I found the right one and lovely Sadie made it fit like a glove even when I lost my baby weight during lockdown after the 4th date change, and it had to go in then two sizes! 10/10 would definitely recommend!!

Emily May 25.06.21

Brides by Solo providing an outstanding service and are miracle workers. When I came to them with my stained wedding dress 2 years after the big day, I wasn’t sure it could be saved.  But with a lot of hard work and a touch of what must be magic they managed to make it look as good as bee despite the difficulties of beading and lace. I would definitely recommend them to anyone needing their dress cleaned.

Kelly Sweeney

I found the dress I loved in a shop where I didn't feel particularly comfortable or confident with the service, so I went home, searched the dress online, found it at Brides by Solo and never looked back! From the moment I walked in with my mum it felt like such a special day. The team were all so welcoming and professional and Sadie is so so talented! Because of postponements, I didn't get married until 2 years after I had chosen the dress, so doubts did creep in every now and then as to whether I had made the right choice, but as soon as I got back to the shop and put it back on that all went away! I had a bespoke veil made to match the dress and it all came together so beautifully. Thank you to all at Brides by Solo, I cannot wait to share the professional photos with you when I get them!

Rachael B. 30.07.21

Absolutely fantastic...made my daughter feel very comfortable and had a beautiful selection of dresses. Highly recommended

Samantha Beldam 11.07.21

Well, what can I say, except a massive thank you from the bottom of my heart for everything you have done! Brides By Solo was the first bridal shop I visited to try on dresses, I honestly thought it was going to be a complete disaster! I had no idea what shape or style I wanted, I had given birth 6 months before the appointment so hated my body and I was working on a very tight budget. We met Sadie and she was absolutely lovely and very welcoming, we had time to look through the dresses and decide which ones to try on. Once we had a few we went to the dressing room and Sadie walked in with another dress that I hadn't even considered. Well safe to say Sadie certainly knows these dresses and how they will look on! She added a sparkly belt and a veil and it was perfect! (Plus it had pockets! 😊) Fast forward 7 months and we had our first postponed wedding date. Another 3 months later we had just started alterations and we had another postponed date, our final attempt for 2020 was the 19th December - with just 2 and a half weeks from the lockdown being lifted to the big day, Sadie went above and beyond to get my dress finished in time and even found time to add on the beaded straps as well!  Although we only had 15 people at our wedding I had so many compliments on my dress, and I felt truly amazing in it all day! I would highly recommend Brides By Solo to anyone looking for a friendly, positive wedding dress shopping experience, they are all absolutely amazing ladies. Thank you again for helping to make our day absolutely perfect!
Georgina Wellstead 12.2021

Sadie and the team at Brides by Solo are exceptional. They go above and beyond to make sure that you are completely happy and comfortable with your dress. Nothing is too much effort, and their alterations are perfect! I also had embroidered names on my veil, which everyone at my wedding loved. Highly recommend if you want to ensure that you are cared for every step of the way.

Sarah Dellow 19.06.21

Wonderful experience. Excellent customer service very helpful polite and listened to what I wanted in my dress highly recommend.

Jill Masterton

I would highly recommend Brides by Solo! It was the 2nd wedding dress shop that I went, and they made the whole process so effortless. I couldn’t thank them enough for helping me to find my dream wedding dress. Odette, Grace and Sadie always made me feel so welcome at the shop for my dress fittings. I would also recommend their wedding dress cleaning service; it is so quick and it comes with a lovely keepsake box. The dress came out like new! Thank you so much!

Sophie Rutter 10.2020

I had a lovely experience back in August buying my wedding dress at Brides by Solo with my mum. Odette was fantastic and helped me try on a beautiful selection of dresses and veils before I landed on the right one. My wedding ended up being on 2nd November (brought forward 12 days to get in before lockdown) and I have had so many compliments about my dress. I'm so happy with the service I received.

Laura Burrell 02.11.20

I went to Brides by Solo February 2019; it was the second place I went when dress shopping.  As a bigger bride to be, I was sceptical, I didn’t think I’d find a dress anywhere. So, I was extremely surprised when Grace said they had many choices for me. I tried a few on but wasn’t too sure. Then I found one, on a mannequin in the window and it was just breath-taking! But two sizes smaller than I was. Grace was amazing, told me we would get it on me. From the second I seen it I knew I wanted it and I wasn’t disappointed when I tried it on. I left that appointment buzzing! The wonderful ladies kept in touch with me for a year until it was time to go back in to try it on again before it was ordered and I was still very much in love with the dress! I went back a few times to put it back on and then for the alterations as I had lost a lot of weight. Sadie was great and done an amazing job with them! On the day of the wedding, Sadie and grace came to put me in my dress and also helped me get in my shoes too. I felt like such a princess. I plan to go back next year when I go dress shopping for our Scottish blessing. The whole experience with the ladies at brides by solo was a dream from start to end! They also found my glasses that I had lost many months before my wedding! Thank you to Odette, Sadie and Grace!

Kelly Jeffrey 07.10.2020

Absolutely incredible service. From the amazing choice of dresses, to the honest advice and patience when choosing my dress, to absolutely outstanding job that was performed cleaning my dress. Couldn’t recommend them any higher. Professional and helpful at every turn. Plus I must mention that my dress was I think one of the muddiest dress they have ever seen, and the results are amazing, all completely hand washed and the dress looks almost like new again. Thank you so much to all the team.

Caitlyn Saffery-Wooster 15.09.2020

I Just wanted to say thank you so much to you all for your help with my dress! We had such a fun and special day and I’m so excited to wear the dress again next year for our bigger celebration! You have all been fab, especially with fittings during lockdown, and I’m so glad I chose Brides by Solo.

Beth Rattley 29.08.2020

When I got engaged in 2018 the first shop I looked for a dress was Brides by Solo as I live in Newmarket and used to drive by the shop and thought if I ever got married that's the shop I would get my dress from so in November that year me and my maid of honour had a appointment I tried on ten dresses loved the first one but it was the one my maid of honour chose, it was the train at the back that made me go wow so that was my dress it was also extra special my maid of honour my best friend that helped me choose my dress the experience was amazing and when lockdown eased they were amazing. All alterations were done at the shop about 2 months before the wedding I cant thank them enough I felt so beautiful and special all down to the team at brides by solo I would recommend them to any bride to be. A big thank you once again amazing will never forget my time at your shop, magical

Caroline Airey 22.08.20

Brides by solo was my first wedding dress shop and they made the experience nothing short of incredible even during these weird times!! Odette was friendly and reassuring and took the time to explain the process to me. Even when I didn’t have a clue what I wanted she was so patient! In the end I found my dream dress and I cannot wait to wear it!!! Thank you so much ladies for such an amazing day.

Jenny Barrett 07.08.20

I just used their lockdown cleaning service! It was so easy! Odette came to collect the dress (at a safe distance) cleaned it, steamed it and boxed it before bringing it back (again at a safe distance). Took just over a week and results are great! The dirt from underneath the dress has gone and it smells absolutely gorgeous! I now have a lovely box to keep it in which will keep it safe and looking great for ages!

Rachel Louise 27.05.20

Today I visited Brides by Solo having seen a couple of dresses on the website I liked. Odette assisted me throughout the whole process, from booking my appointment to trying on dresses and recommending dresses. Nothing was too much for her. She made me feel incredibly comfortable, and was very knowledgeable about every single dress and sizing. I chose my beautiful dress and am happy I’m in very safe hands when it comes to delivery and alterations. Can’t recommend Odette and her team enough.

Chelsea Moore 08.02.20

The team are so friendly here and I love the way they let me choose my dress. They gave myself, my mum and my bridesmaid the opportunity to walk around for 20 minutes and tag the dresses we like. We were able to try the dresses on in a quiet, intimate space and we had the shops full attention the whole time. They had a beautiful selection of boho dresses. We found the dress on the day and they have been really helpful ever since! Would definitely recommend.

Ola Anderson 18.01.20

Finding my wedding dress with Brides by Solo was a dream, everyone was so kind and helpful and made me feel so special, everything you could want when finding your wedding dress. Thank you to all of the team, and cleaning up my dress spotless as well!

Laura Beeson 03.01.20

The day was beyond perfect, we couldn't have asked for a more perfect time. My experience with brides by solo was amazing! They really care for their clients. It’s nice to find a bridal dress shop that gets just as excited as you when you find your perfect dress, and doesn’t just think about the money. They also recommend places to go for dress alterations etc which is always good! Thank you again for the most perfect and important experience I had.

Katie Finn 30.10.19

I cannot express in words how good these guys are and how supported I felt through the whole dress experience. I knew before getting engaged that I wanted to get my dress from Brides by Solo after visiting with my now sister-in-law 2 years previously to buy her wedding dress. Sadie was amazing with us then and I knew I would be back. Odette helped me choose my dress and I knew it was the one as soon as I tried it on. Sadie did a fabulous job of the "seemingly simple but really not" alterations and it was a dream to wear and fit like it was made specially for me. I cannot thank the team enough and especially Sadie for doing such a fab job of the alterations. I just want to wear it every day still. I felt like the best version of myself on my wedding day. Thank you so much!

Rosie Dickings Morden 30.10.19

The lovely ladies helped me find my beautiful dress even though I hadn’t booked an appointed (I was so new to the game I didn’t know I needed to!) but they were so welcoming and helpful as they had a free slot and confirmed I’d found my perfect dress. Not only that but as I was so undecided on a veil, I had an appointment two weeks before the wedding and decided I wanted one, that they made sure it was in on time for my big day. Thank you, ladies, for all your help and putting me in touch with the best alteration lady ever too!

Frances Mortlock 30.10.19

Odette, you were fantastic and so helpful from the moment I first opened the door to your store. I had struggled with wedding dress shopping as I had a very fixed mindset of what I wanted; you opened my eyes to the most beautiful piece of clothing I have ever worn and encouraged me to try something a little different. I’m so glad you did. I felt amazing on my wedding day and received so many compliments on my dress. The way it fit, the detailing, everything was perfect. Thank you for taking your time with me and ensuring my dress was exactly what I wanted; I made a few adjustments to the dress to really make it ‘my own’ and your suggestions were brilliant - you clearly know what you’re doing! It is clear that you and your team love what you do and I will definitely be recommending you to others. Thanks again.

Danielle Sandeman 09.10.19

My experience of brides by solo was amazing, I had no idea on what style of dress I wanted, the choice was endless. Sadie helped trying on dresses on a very hot day a bit easier with cooling fans in front of me the hole time and refreshments. Life saving. I lost count of the amount of dresses I tried on. Sadie helped narrow it down by asking questions on what I liked about each dress and didn’t like which helped her find the next dress to try on. I would highly recommend Brides by solo to anyone looking for a wedding dress.

Lucy Howes 4.10.19

Odette and all the beautiful ladies at Brides By Solo have been absolutely amazing from start to finish in assisting me in finding my dress. I’m a larger lady and getting close to 50 and thought the choice would be limited but it really wasn’t and they helped all the way with forwarding me to a seamstress to make it more personal for me. I can’t thank you enough and would highly recommend.

Karen Bingham 02.10.19

After my mum getting her wedding dress from here over 25 years ago we visited again in the hope to find my dress and we did!!! All the staff here were fantastic from start to finish, I must have tried on about 10 dresses before finding the one that my sister actually picked out for me! I also got my 2 bridesmaid dresses from here too, which again were perfect. Communication was simple and always happy to answer any questions! If you are looking for the perfect dress then definitely give brides by solo a visit you are sure to find something! We had the most perfect day on Saturday! Thank you to all the staff here!
Becca & Sean

Becca Hebb 31.08.19

I had an absolutely amazing experience at Brides by Solo. Odette spent almost 3 hours with us helping me to choose my perfect dress. I had looked around online, and this was the only store that I felt had the selection of dresses that I would have wanted. A nice, family run business, who spent the entire time I was there focused on me. I only needed to visit one shop, once, before I found my dress. I tried on A LOT, and was advised what would suit my shape, and what I should try and avoid (based on a few strict criteria I had), with Odette bringing our 'wild cards' with one actually making it down to my final 3 dresses. I went in with an idea of what I wanted, and came out with something completely different. That is the benefit of having so many dresses available. Couldn't have asked for better service. I placed my order then and there, and cannot wait to see the dress when it has been made. Very happy customer, and would recommend to anyone.

Nicole Cox 12.08.19

I have just collected my wedding dress after it was cleaned by Brides by solo. I’m so pleased with the results; it looks brand new. Now it’s all nicely packed into a beautiful storage box with acid free tissue paper. Lovely ladies, very helpful and knowledgeable.

Christine Ellesley 10.01.19

I just wanted to send you a quick message to thank you all so much for all your help in finding me the perfect wedding dress!! I remember walking in for my first appointment and describing my dream dress, and Odette found just that and was so lovely to deal with from the off!
We had the most perfect day and couldn't have asked for more. We were also incredibly lucky with the weather! Sadie - thank you so much for your perfect alterations. You were so patient, helpful and lovely every time I came in. I have to confess that I didn't use the hook, I was too in love with the train and miraculously managed not to tear my dress at all! Thank you for giving me a proper bust for my wedding day too. My favourite quote from my 7-year-old nephew as I put my dress on was "your boobs are way bigger than they were yesterday"! My hips didn’t look too bad on the day either?? Grace - thank you so much for all your help too. You were very friendly and helpful every time we can in and I'm sure you have a very promising career ahead of you.

Claire Withey April 2018

I came across brides by solo when I first started wedding dress shopping. It was my first-time dress shopping & it was my first dress I tried on that I fell in love with. Odette was absolutely fantastic and made everything so easy for us. Would definitely recommend, good service, beautiful dresses & a lovely welcome from the ladies whom work there. I got married last week & it was the best day of my entire life, & I felt absolutely beautiful.

Amy Battiste 10.10.2018

A fantastic first wedding dress shop experience. I can’t recommend Odette as Solo enough! She made me feel welcome & comfortable from the moment I entered the shop. She had a great variety of dresses available at excellent prices!

Holly Cook

Got my wedding dress from here.... from the very first appointment odette and her team made me feel welcome, comfortable and they really listened to what I wanted. Highly recommended Brides By Solo, not only for the beautiful range of dresses they offer but also for the professional and lovely women who work there.

Leah Cooke

What a wonderful, helpful friendly service these lovely ladies supply. Dresses are amazing and nothing is too much trouble for them. Sasha helped me and was fantastic. I highly recommend going here. Thank you for your wonderful help

Zoe Howlett

I got my wedding dress from Brides by Solo, they're very helpful and lovely. Would recommend.
Naz Ekin Yilmaz

I hope you are well! Our wedding was an absolute dream come true! We got married at the Valley of Fire State park (about 90 minutes from the Las Vegas Strip) and it was breath-taking! Everything went perfect as well!! I have attached a few pictures for you to choose from! Thank you so much for everything! You were an absolute pleasure to work with!

Amanda Drader

Sadie helped my daughter Aimee with her dress last year and was amazing so when it was my turn I went back. I couldn’t find the exact dress I wanted & was about to leave to have a serious think when Odette said she had one “winking” at her. (a Maggie Sottero). It wasn’t at all what I had in mind but boy when I put it on it was the most stunning dress ever & as an older bride, I felt amazing too. I can’t thank Brides by Solo enough for making both our days the best. Thank you everyone x

Deb Harrison

Sadie and the team have been unbelievably helpful with my beautiful dream wedding dress. I had seen what I thought was ‘the one’ when shopping online and when I was asked if I’d seen anything I liked, my dress was waiting for me and in my size. It was just meant to be. After trying on so many other dresses, I came back the next day and ordered it straight away. Every visit and every fitting, Sadie couldn’t have made me felt more at ease. I have loved every minute and couldn’t be more grateful. Thank you so much xxx

Lisa Ratcliffe

Wedding was wonderful and veil was perfect, sadly didn't last that long in the wind. Thanks so much for your help and creativity! It really was magical to wear, and thank you so so much for helping me with it all!

Hattie Sparks

I used brides by solo for the cleaning and boxing of my wedding dress. Although I didn’t buy my dress from them, they were so helpful and were able to get those stubborn marks off the hem of the dress.
Thank you very much for restoring my beautiful dress back to its original state. I highly recommend their services. (They also had some beautiful dresses in the shop too!)

Shannon Bubb

Can’t thank brides by solo enough for helping me find my dream wedding dress last year.
After having a bad experience elsewhere they put my mind at ease and made me feel so welcome. All the girls are so friendly. There was no pressure and wasn’t made to feel rushed at all. Gorgeous selection of dresses. Thank you for making it such a wonderful experience!!

Steph Allam

I don't even know where to begin with thank you all for everything. It's hard to believe a year ago I was in your shop and said "yes to the dress". Every step of the way you were all nothing but welcoming to me and my family. You all became part of my wedding journey with me. To think our journey together started with me entering a simple Facebook competition. I started my wedding dress hunt with not a single idea of what I wanted and we sure did have fun trying on every style of dress I think possible. However, I came out with a clear idea of exactly what I wanted. From this day forward I had set my heart on one dress, one dress which was not in store, though in time it did come in. When I received the phone call to say the dress had arrived, I was so eager to try it on. I knew as soon as I put it on it was the dress. Once the dress was ordered and my dress arrived in store, the alterations were brilliant. My daughter loved coming to these sessions as she really did feel comfortable to be herself around you all. I want to thank you all from the bottom of my heart for helping me find my perfect dress. I loved it then, when I wore it and even looking at it hanging in the bag!

Jade Stafford

I visited brides by solo to find my perfect wedding dress!
After choosing 9 or so dresses to try on I had my heart set on one dress. Before trying them on I was told to let them know what I did and didn't like about each one and to be specific, after trying them all on they went and found me 3 dresses I hadn't chosen to try on based on the feedback I had given about each dress. The dress I chose ended up being the very last one I tried on, one they had chosen for me based on what I said and one that seeing it hung up I would never have picked it out myself, they really listened to me and were amazing at what they do! My mum also found her dress here 26 years ago! Thank you so much!

Hannah Smailes

Brides by Solo made my dress buying experience so special and catered for my slightly niche requirement for a 50s style silhouette. Their service was outstanding and all alterations made were done seamlessly and on time. Highly recommend Brides by Solo!

Priya Phatt

I went in with my sister and my daughter just before we went into lockdown #2. Booking the appointment via the website and email was a stress-free experience and I was able to quickly organise a date and time to come in. I had an idea of the dress that I wanted and sent this through on email before my appointment.

On arrival we were greeted by Odette - she is very warm and welcoming and immediately put       me at ease. She told us the process and that due to Covid we couldn’t touch the dresses in the    showroom but she would show them to me as we browsed the store. As I looked round, I was overwhelmed with all the choice but Odette was very good at suggesting styles based on what I had told her. The fitting room and try on process was expertly guided and I tried on about 6 dresses before I found the one! Odette was very helpful in telling me about options that I could have to add straps, adjustments, lace, etc. really was helpful as I didn’t have a clue!

If you’re looking for a lovely business who have years of experience in matching brides to be to their perfect dress, then I cannot recommend highly enough Odette and her team at Brides by Solo in Newmarket.  A wonderful experience and I can’t wait to share my photos of my big day next year in my beautiful dress!

Danielle Kinsella

Thank you to all Brides by solo Newmarket Odette and Sadie took the best care of me whilst finding and fitting my wedding dress. As soon as I put it on, I knew it was the one (which was amazing considering I'd spotted it online via Mark Lesley bridalwear and most people say you don't ended liking what you think you will once you have the dress on - but I did ). 

As I'm quite short Sadie had her work cut out for her doing my alterations, but she did it perfectly (and some might say I gave her something to keep her busy doing this quitter than usual time for the wedding industry).

Thank you both so much, you made me feel like I was visiting friends every time I came in and was always such an exciting time with you even though it wasn't 100% definite that our wedding would go ahead as planned because of covid.

Penelope Richardson

I was quite nervous about trying to find a dress as I left it last minute to pick one only a few months before I was due to get married! Odette was so kind and helpful when helping me, all my nervousness went away and I had a really fun and happy day finding my dress. highly recommend! my mum also got her wedding dress from this shop many years ago and It was really special to go to the same shop and have a great experience together all the staff were super friendly and helpful.

Emily Uhlry

Totally recommend! It was a difficult journey to choose from many designers on the market but also to find the style appropriate for me & my wedding in NYC.

I found my perfect dress finally in BBS, I attended originally as they stock Mark Lesley gowns. During the initial enquiry the particular dress I wanted to see didn’t appear to be stocked BUT it transpired after the first appointment, the dress I had provisionally chosen was the actual dress but in a blush! I later visited with mum & shortly after committed to the dress in Ivory & the rest is history. All the ladies are lovely but Sadie was my lady from the offset. She was extremely patient, supportive & even when, after my first fitting, I changed from heels to converse, Sadie was reassuring when re-pinning the dress again. Big thank you to a very lovely knowledgeable lady who will be fondly remembered.
I had my dress cleaned by Odette, post the wedding, ready for the reception in the UK. Sadie kindly repaired my dress hem which had unfortunately been damaged and good as new!
After this I was really sad not to have those visits to look forward to. However, I have fantastic memories which I will never forget and will also revisit should I renew my vows in the future to purchase a dress.
Thank you to Odette & Grace too who were also very lovely at different stages via telephone, email & FB messenger during my journey ... it truly is the little touches which also provide reassurance to a bride that only a bride will understand! I have, and will again in the future recommend this special little shop.

Hayley Sampson

I had a wonderful experience finding my wedding dress at Brides by Solo, everyone was so friendly, kind and I was made to feel very comfortable. I can’t wait to have my dress alterations done there too. A really lovely bunch and very professional.

Gemma Gonzalez

Loved my experience at brides by solo, found my perfect dress in just one visit! The girls are so lovely and friendly, and they really know their stuff!

Amy Charge

Friendly service, wonderful attention to detail. Very knowledgeable about the dresses and what would suit my daughter. Nothing was too much trouble. Would recommend this shop.

Samantha Styles

I happened to stumble across brides by solo by pinning one of the dresses on Pinterest, when I realised it was an actual UK shop and in Suffolk, I was instantly on the phone to book my appointment. Odette was so patient with me, although I knew I wanted a tea length dress, they were all so beautiful I think I tried on 11 before Odette chose one out for me, it was a dress I would have never chosen but as soon as I put it on I knew it would be the one - I'm glad I was picky otherwise I would have never had that dress! I wasn't made to feel uncomfortable not once, even as a slightly bigger bride, Odette, really put me at ease. As we were getting married in Scotland, on February I also purchased a beautiful shawl to go with my dress, which still gets used now for special occasions. Thank you so much everyone at brides by solo.

Rebecca Page