Award winning, 5 star rated boutique with professional, kind, friendly staff and amazing wedding gowns at fantastic prices.

Blue & Sixpence was born out of our own experience - we wanted fabulous service, choice, style, fit and price- and just couldn't find it.

On average, a gown takes 9000 litres of water to make, consumes vast amounts of raw materials and resources before being shipped halfway around the world. We knew we could do better!

All of our gowns are brand new designer samples, meaning you save at least 50% compared to buying made-to-order. We also help recent Brides to sell their gowns, too!

If you want "gowns that don't cost the earth", then Blue & Sixpence is the place to be!

We don't believe that your bridal shopping experience should be dictated by only being able to shop in certain stores.

We stock sizes 8-32 so that every Bride, whatever her shape, size, style or budget can have a wonderful, friendly, relaxed and private Bridal experience.

Ali is also a lady with a fuller figure, so she knows EXACTLY what it's like and how to make you feel completely at your ease!

Enjoy your fully-immersive Bridal Experience in comfort in our fully Air Conditioned boutique.

Trying on dresses should be unhurried, fun and relaxed.

Relax with a cuppa, slip on some spa slippers and get ready to be a Bride-chilla!

My own wedding journey was a real eye-opener!

I discovered that as a bigger girl, there were very few places where I could actually try on gowns in my size. Was I going to part with nearly £2000 for a gown I couldn't even try on? No way!

Then I thought about the resources it takes to make a quality wedding gown. The water, fabric, power and global shipping, all for a gown which would only be worn for 12 hours or so.

That's when the idea for Blue & Sixpence struck!

Yes, you can buy a pre-loved gown online, but you can't try it on before you buy it, and you can't return it.

I wanted an affordable, sustainable gown in my size.
I also wanted the high-end boutique experience that Brides with more money than me enjoyed.

You shouldn't have to "settle" for a gown, or compromise on your principles, either.

I believe that making an environmental choice to buy a sample or pre-loved gown should be celebrated rather than being ignored.

With over 30 years' experience in weddings, events, retail and customer service, and personal experience as a plus-size Bride, I will ensure that your experience at Blue & Sixpence is fun, friendly and personal.
I will listen to your dreams and desires and help you turn them into a stunning reality.

They truly are "gowns that don't cost the earth"!

Blue & Sixpence is an enchanting experience for Brides of all shapes, sizes and budgets. It's a warm, inviting, safe space where Brides and their Entourages can explore all their ideas to make their visions come to life.

We have almost 300 unique, individual wedding gowns in sizes 8-32 in our current collection.

Get cosy! Change into our comfy slippers (please feel free to take them home!) and relax over a cuppa whilst we get some ideas about your vision.

Our beautiful boutique is fully Air Conditioned. We are the only local independent boutique to offer this, believe us, you'll appreciate it!

During appointments our door is locked; you can browse the rails in total privacy and comfort in the dressing gowns provided.

Typically, our Brides save 50% (and often more) when compared to buying and waiting for a gown from other stores.

Our stock is carefully and ethically sourced from across the UK for it's environmental credentials, quality, style and affordability - you won't find any of our gowns elsewhere in the North West!

We also offer a carefully curated collection of accessories, most are handmade by Ali, for a totally unique look!


Affordable. Sustainable. Size-inclusive.
We are an award-winning, 5 star-rated independent Bridal Boutique specialising in making every Bride feel amazing. We are a safe space for Brides of all shapes, sizes, and budgets to enjoy exploring their ideas, bringing their visions to life. Our professional, knowledgeable staff have 30 years' experience in weddings and event management, retail and customer service.

Typically, our Brides save AT LEAST 50% the original RRP of their gown, and often much more!

All of our gowns are new samples from the best designers and brands:
Ronald Joyce
Sophia Tolli
Stella York
Maggie Sottero
Charlotte Balbier
Rebecca Ingram
Ivory & Co
Louise Bentley
Enzoani
Essence of Australia
Sottero & Midgey
Ian Stuart
Pronovias
San Patrick
Elite Bridals
Symphony of Venus
Romantica
Eliis Bridals
Impressions
Sincerity Bridal
Special Day
Curvy Bridal
Melody Bridal
Cherish Bridals
Fiore Couture
So many, we can’t list them all!

We also stock a select range of pre-loved gowns which we sell on behalf of recent Brides.

Our beautiful hair accessories and veils are all handmade by Ali, meaning that each one it totally unique, giving you an original, bespoke look for your big day.

Brides are always concerned by alterations. Rest assured, our Seamstress is nothing short of phenomenal! Working on a low-cost, all-inclusive basis, she will tailor your gown to fit you perfectly.

Our On The Day Dressing Service is very popular. We bring the calm to the chaos, soothe any last minute nerves and we’ll get you ready and picture-perfect. This service is for the Bride and up to 6 members of the bridal party. We’ll bring our years’ of experience, know-how, tips and tricks, along with our trusty “Justin Case”. He’s chock a block full of everything and anything you may need, along with a portable professional steamer to get rid of any last minute creases.
There’ll be no worrying about confusing corsets or tiny, tricky buttons, we’ll have everything under control, running on time, and we’ll take care of any last minute snags, too!