Something Borrowed Bridal

About Something Borrowed Bridal

Welcome to Something Borrowed Bridal, a trusted bridal boutique offering brides the option to hire or purchase designer wedding dresses in a sustainable, affordable way. Whether you're dreaming of a timeless classic or a show-stopping modern gown, we’re here to help you say yes to the dress—without the stress. We stock a stunning range of new and ex-sample dresses for purchase, alongside our renowned wedding dress hire service in Essex.

We have 2 new collections for 2025.

British Bridal - we’re delighted to offer a small, exclusive selection of wedding dresses from British Bridal. These dresses are available for hire or purchase—with more options to re-order a dress in a specific size for purchasing, offering a flexible and affordable way to wear a designer gown on your big day. Designed in general bridal sizes, these gowns feature timeless styling and quality craftsmanship, ideal for modern brides looking for elegance without excess.

Island Bridal - we believe every bride deserves to feel stunning, confident, and comfortable on her wedding day so we have introduced our Curve Collection by Island Bridal, a thoughtfully curated collection to provide plus-size brides with elegant, well-structured gowns that enhance and celebrate their natural curves. We have a selection of sample dresses available for hire or purchase, or we can re-order any dress in size 16-32 for the bride.

You can choose to:
- Hire a luxury gown for 7 days (longer for destination weddings available). Ideal for brides who want a designer gown at a fraction of the cost.
- Our sample dresses are available to purchase. Ideal if you'd like a keepsake or prefer to make permanent alterations after purchase
- Order your dream wedding dress in your dress size for your big day (selected designers only), A cherished keepsake you'll have forever.