Blush Bridal & Formal - Portland

I was so incredibly lucky to find my dream dress at Blush! When I first booked to try on dresses it was so lovely. We were the only ones in the shop and were treated to some lovely pink Prosecco! From the moment I found my dress to the day I wore it on my wedding day - Julie and the team were amazing. From putting us in touch with a seamstress to looking after my dress and steaming it for my big day. Thank you again guys - you were amazing. And the dress speaks for itself … Kim x

When I went to look at wedding dresses, I wasn’t intending to buy one. My friends had been bugging me to start wedding planning since I had got engaged the year prior and I promised them I would go and try some on. I found Blush Brides online and saw they had a good selection and so called to book an appointment on a Saturday afternoon. We were greeted warmly by Julie who encouraged my friends to pick out some dresses to try on in different styles as I did not have an idea in mind. Julie was amazing. She encouraged me to try on things I wouldn’t have otherwise looked at and from hearing my comments on them began to pull out different dresses until we found it. The one. I fell in love as soon as I saw it on and judging by the tears of my now bridesmaids they did as well. It looked like I needed to plan a wedding. Julie was brilliant, she ordered the dress and kept it safe for me while I sorted out when and where the big day was actually going to be which turned out to be nearly 2 years after buying the dress and when it got nearer the time recommended a seamstress for me at Stitch in Time also in Leigh on Sea. The dress was delivered, picked back up and steamed ready for the big day which took so much stress out of everything. When I look back at the pictures, I fall in love with it all over again and I am truly grateful to Julie for helping me find the dress of my dreams. It was her knowledge of her stock and her own style expertise that helped me find something I would never have pulled off the rails but didn’t want to take off once I had it on. Thank you Julie!

This was the 1st wedding dress shop I visited and couldn’t recommend them highly enough They are friendly, attentive and have beautiful gowns-I found mine straight away and also purchased my lovely veil snd headpiece here too-I felt beautiful on my big day and they also recommended amazing dress alterations stitch in time which added gorgeous belt! Highly recommend a visit here when your looking for your most important dress!

I had the most lovely experience at Blush. I felt like Julie and the team really got my style and helped me to find my dream dress. I was really nervous before my appointment, but felt at ease within the first five minutes. Thank you so much to all of the Blush team!xxx

Apologies for the delay in posting this review! I started to look for a wedding dress during Covid times and having my mum living abroad, I was by myself so it was really difficult. From the first moment I visited Blush, Georga was exceptional, so friendly and professional. Needless to say as well the gorgeous dresses they have. If you want something different without having to travel abroad to find it, this is your shop! Georga was always there to reply to my thousand questions, so helpful and understanding so I will always be so grateful with her! Also, if you are curvy, don´t hesitate to visit here - there are dresses for all shapes! Thanks Georga, keep doing what you are doing! Aida :-

I had the best experience at Blush Bridal! I had already been to a designer in London and found a dress I liked but I wasn’t feeling very excited about it. Then I went to Blush and Julie was amazing. Her dresses are beautiful and different to the kinds of dresses you see in other places. She has an amazing range and I quickly found loads of dresses I’d have been really excited to get married in. Julie took her time and encouraged me to try on lots of different styles - even styles I didn’t initially think I wanted - and through my reactions she figured out what I did and didn’t like. She then lifted a new dress off the rail and it was absolutely perfect for me! Even beyond finding the perfect dress, Julie has been an amazing support throughout. From helping me to decide which colour I wanted to order the dress in, when Covid restrictions meant I couldn’t come back in and try them on again, through to trying on my dress for the first time and figuring out what alterations were needed, Julie has been a star. Nothing is too much trouble and I couldn’t be happier with the service I’ve received. Both of my sisters got their wedding dresses at Blush as well, and all three of us would highly recommend them.

Excellent bridal offering spanning many leading designer labels - the choice is highly impressive, elegant and chic. Moreover the dresses are so different to the 'run of the mill" on display with other stores locally. This shop offers pure 'class' to those seeking a beautiful wedding dress .... and Julie the owner could not be more charming or helpful they certainly put confetti and lace in lakeside in the shade !!!

Such welcoming and wonderful people, so many beautiful dresses! My sister and I both found one! Thank you Blush Bride

Many thanks to Julie for helping me find my perfect dress and putting up with me repeatedly trying it on afterwards!. It looked fantastic on our wedding day, along with the tiara and veil also from Blush, and I couldn't have hoped for better service. I would wholeheartedly recommend. Thank you!

The loveliest ladies in the business with the most amazing collection of dresses! There is something to suit everyone's style and I will continue to always recommend Blush Bridal!