Private Appointment
You have the entire boutique to yourself for complete privacy, with complimentary refreshments included.
Customer feedback and an independent overview of Stately Brides, an appointment-only wedding dress boutique in Belper run by owner Leanne, who has over 18 years' experience in bridal.
In owner Leanne's own words: "your incredible bridal experience will begin when I greet you at the door and welcome you into bridal heaven."
You have the entire boutique to yourself for complete privacy, with complimentary refreshments included.
Collections include Veni Infantino, Adore and Justin Alexander, all priced under £2,000.
Browse wedding dresses ↗Book a 'Grand Reveal' to show a larger group your chosen dress, plus optional dress delivery the day before your wedding and dressing on the day.
Appointments run Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays 10am-2.30pm and Saturdays 9am-3pm; midweek evening (after 4pm) or Sunday appointments are available for a £25 upgrade. Up to 4 guests are recommended per appointment.
Independent, checkable facts behind the boutique, rather than marketing claims.
Stately Brides Ltd, company no. 06810550, incorporated 5 February 2009.
View on Companies House ↗Owner Leanne has worked exclusively within the bridal industry for over 18 years.
An active Instagram presence sharing dresses, styling and boutique life.
View on Instagram ↗The boutique operates a private, one-bride-at-a-time appointment system rather than walk-in browsing.
Stately Brides holds a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 39 reviews on Google, with near-universal praise for Leanne's warmth and lack of sales pressure.
“I couldn't recommend Stately Brides more! Leanne was absolutely amazing from the moment I found my dress right through to our wedding day. She made the whole experience so special and stress-free, and nothing was ever too much trouble…”
“Stately Brides was the first wedding dress shop I went to...little did I know it would be the only one I would go to! As soon as I stepped into the store, I felt so relaxed and excited to find my dress, all down to Leanne's incredible kind…”
“Leanne thank you so so much!!! You was so welcoming, the first time I met you when I came to try on dresses :) I felt so comfortable around you when trying lots of lovely dresses on…”
“First dress in my first shop, never thought that would be me. Leanne has a wonderful aura that means you relax the moment you walk in the door. Everything was easy, nothing was rushed and I felt truly supported throughout. Thank you so much!”
“Leanne is one of the loveliest people I've ever met. She's so calm and kind and brings a special sort of joy. Stately brides is a warm inviting shop with a brilliant selection of dresses. I found my dress really easily with Leanne's…”
“This was the very first bridal shop I visited and I couldn't believe that I found the one! I honestly didn't even want to try on dresses at first, but Leanne made me feel so reassured, comfortable, and truly beautiful. The whole experience…”
“I had a really lovely experience at stately brides. Leanne replied very quickly even out of normal working hours to arrange a week day evening appointment. I visited to try some wedding dresses, Leanne was very welcoming to me and my bridal…”
“Visiting Stately Brides was such a wonderful experience and a beautiful bridal shop! Leanne is the most lovely kind and caring woman and makes you feel so at ease. I was so nervous about trying on any dresses and didn't predict I was going…”
“Stately Brides was the very first wedding dress shop I visited, and Leanne truly set the bar incredibly high. From the moment I walked through the door and met her, my nerves instantly melted away and were replaced with pure excitement…”
“Out of all of the shops I visited this was by far my favourite! The dress selection was beautiful and Leanne was the only shop to friendly challenge what I thought I wanted (or to confirm I didn't like it), we tried on dresses in my…”
“I visited Stately Brides in October 2024, for my wedding in September 25. I am someone who normally hates clothes shopping, but I had the most amazing experience with Leanne trying on different dresses. She was very warm and kind, and gave…”
“Had the most fabulous experience with Leanne! So warm and welcoming she put me at ease immediately, her expertise and enthusiasm really helped you to feel comfortable. The shop is inviting and cosy with little personal touches for your…”
“Leanne is just THE best!!! And she definitely knows her stuff!!! She made me and my family feel sooo welcome and comfortable and I would definitely recommend her to anyone looking for their perfect dress! Thankyou again Leanne”
“I had the pleasure of visiting Leanne on Saturday, and I am beyond thrilled to say I said "Yes to the Dress!"…”
“I had an amazing experience trying on many beautiful dresses with Leanne, the whole experience was magical…”
“Stately brides is amazing! Leanne will make you feel like anything is possible in the search for your dream dress. She's one of the most accommodating wedding dress experts I've ever met. Go even it's just for the Stately experience!”
“I honestly couldn't recommend Leanne enough; she is such a lovely person, fantastic service with no pressure at all! She has so much passion for her job and is so efficient, emailing me after hours to book the appointment, offering a hot…”
“What a lovely experience this was! As Maid of honour it was so nice seeing my Sister so happy and taken care of. Great range of dresses and sizes for a normal woman's body shape! Highly recommend.”
“Leanne was amazing from start to finish. It was a great experience and Leanne made me feel comfortable and more confident trying on dresses. She was very knowledgeable and nothing was too much trouble! I highly recommend a visit if you're looking for your dream dress!”
“I'd visited just about every shop in Derbyshire and Stately Brides was my very last hope. Leanne did not disappoint! She is the most welcoming bridal consultant I've met, there was absolutely no pressure, I felt comfortable, like i was…”
“I could not recommend Leanne enough! From first meeting to saying yes to the dress, she was super helpful, kind and professional. We had an amazing experience from start to finish and I wouldn't have found my dream dress without Leanne's expertise - thank you!”
“We visited Stately Brides to find a dress for our friend. We had the best experience! Leanne was absolutely lovely and extremely welcoming. My friend left with the dress of her dreams!! Definitely recommend. 10/10”
“Visited today with my future Daughter in law and family. Without doubt THE best experience ever. Leanne was amazing, the most most welcoming beautiful lady ever. Her advice, guidance and exceptional experience in bridal wear was amazing…”
“Went for a friend's dress fitting. Lovely lady, knew her stuff and picked a wild card which was the one! She said yes to the dress!”
“Leanne was so helpful and kind throughout the whole process. She put me at ease and helped me find my perfect wedding dress. The shop is beautifully inviting, I can't imagine a better place to find 'the dress'. Thank you so much x”
“Bought my dream wedding dress at Stately Brides and Im absolutely over the moon. I went in with a very vague idea of what I wanted but having never tried a dress on before I had no idea what suited me etc. Leanne was incredibly patient and…”
“I would like to give Stately Brides a 5* review for customer service. Shopping for a wedding dress can be a daunting experience but Leanne at Stately Brides put me at ease as soon as we walked through the door. She had a lovely shop and a…”
“I visited 4 bridal shops in total, Stately Brides was where I said yes to the dress and without a doubt my favourite experience of them all. Leanne is so bubbly and full of enthusiasm, she immediately made me feel comfortable and at ease…”
“From the moment I first made contact with Leanne at Stately Brides, I received a very friendly and professional service! The boutique is beautiful, the selection of dresses are stunning and Leanne made…”
“Fabulous bridal shop and even better customer service! The dresses are beautiful & Leanne is such a pleasure to both work along side as a fellow wedding supplier and to visit as a bride to be…”
“We visited Stately Brides last month. We travelled up from Hampshire to be with my daughter for wedding dress shopping…”
“I would recommend this place to anyone, Leanne is so lovely and warm and welcoming, the shop is beautiful and the dresses are incredible. Altogether, the perfect bridal shopping experience.”
“Leanne is an absolutely amazing person! Trying on, and finding, my wedding dress with her was a fantastic experience, it was like shopping with a friend! I couldn't recommend her more!”
“What an amazing lady.... Thank you! You came to my rescue in my hour of need and not only saved me, but made me feel like I was worth it! Your personality beams with joy. Your shop so subtly romantic and enviably clean. You could make any…”
“Such a fantastic experience here! She has beautiful and reasonably priced dresses and is such a sweetheart, got mine at a steal of a price and felt like I was actually glowing! She really considers what you want and made me feel so special, highly recommend.”
“Great selection of dresses and Leanne was so helpful and friendly! My friend said yes to the dress!”
“Really friendly and knowledgeable. Great customer service in a relaxed environment. Would highly recommend.”
“Excellent, so helpful, found my perfect dress.”
“Leanne at Stately brides was brilliant! After a trip out with the girls looking for dresses and having no luck, I went to see Leanne on my own. She has so many beautiful dresses and all at different price ranges. I was quite conscious of my…”
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Stately Brides is appointment only. Standard appointments run Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays between 10am-2.30pm and Saturdays between 9am-3pm, with midweek evening (after 4pm) or Sunday appointments available for a £25 upgrade.
Appointments last 1 hour 45 minutes, and brides have the entire boutique to themselves for complete privacy, with complimentary refreshments provided.
Stately Brides advises bringing no more than 4 guests to a standard appointment. A special 'Grand Reveal' appointment can also be booked to show a larger group of family and friends the chosen dress.
The boutique's own social media lists designer collections including Veni Infantino, Adore and Justin Alexander, with dresses priced under £2000.
Yes. Owner Leanne offers luxury extras to every bride, including wedding dress delivery the day before the wedding and dressing the bride on the wedding day itself.
Stately Brides is owned and run by Leanne, who has over 18 years of experience working exclusively within the bridal industry.
Yes. Stately Brides Ltd, Companies House number 06810550, is shown as an active private limited company, incorporated on 5 February 2009.
The boutique holds a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 39 reviews on its Google Business Profile, with reviewers consistently praising Leanne's warmth, patience and lack of sales pressure.
65b King Street
Belper, Derbyshire, DE56 1QA
Stately Brides Ltd · Company no. 06810550 · Active · Incorporated 5 February 2009