Appointments
Whether trying on wedding dresses is the most exciting thing ever or the most stressful part - we’re here for you…
Tucked away, out of view of the hustle and bustle of Darwen, our studio is a haven for all alternative souls searching for the dress that makes them feel immortal..
Our showroom, with is gothic arches, gargoyles and helping hands, creates the perfect calming atmosphere for you to try on our collection and discover your wedding altar ego.
We know the process can be daunting, so this page carries everything you will need to plan your visit
Our Philosophy is simple…
To help you feel immortal on your wedding day!
Whether you want to feel like a nymph straight out of your favourite fantasy novel, or a demon coming into their power, we want nothing more than for you to feel like the most bad-ass version of yourself on your wedding day.
Before your appointment we will send you a little questionnaire that will help us prepare for your appointment. Little questions like when and where you’re getting married, to more fluid questions about styles and themes, and a couple of really important questions about any concerns or stress points that we might need to be aware of.
But first and foremost, we always try to be the space you need. No matter your gender, sexuality, size, age, race - truly, if you feel like you want to wear a Legend dress, then you belong here. Our environment ensures that every individual in honoured and respected.
Your time with us is all about you; your story, your style, your comfort. We know wedding dress shopping can feel like a big moment (sometimes even a daunting one), so we’ve designed our appointments to be calm, supportive, and completely free of pressure.
How It Works
We’ll welcome you into the studio for a 90-minute private appointment. During this time, you’re free to try on as many dresses as you like, whether that’s two, ten, or everything that catches your eye.
We’ll chat with you about each gown; how it makes you feel, what you love, and what isn’t quite right, so we can suggest new styles that reflect you. This process helps us gently narrow down your selection until you start to see a clear favourite emerge.
A Space That Adapts to You
We know that everyone experiences this moment differently. Some people want to squeal, cry, and pop the bubbly; others need a quiet, reflective space to process. We’re here for all of it.
We’ll read the room and match your energy - sharing in your excitement when you’ve found “the one,” or quietly protecting the space if you need time to think or decompress. If you’re overwhelmed, we can slow things down, take breaks, or shield you from outside input so you can breathe and reset.
No Pressure, Ever
This is a big decision, and you deserve to make it on your own terms. There are no sales tactics, no rushing, no pressure. Just a safe space, expert guidance, and a team that’s 100% on your side.
Your Appointment
How to Prepare for Your Appointment
We want you to arrive feeling excited, comfortable, and ready to enjoy the experience. Here are our tips for getting the most out of your time with us:
1. Wear What Makes You Feel Good
You don’t need anything fancy - just wear comfortable underwear and whatever makes you feel most at ease. Nude or light colours can be helpful under gowns with plunging necklines or low backs, but it’s not essential. If you plan to wear special lingerie, shapewear, or specific shoes on your wedding day, feel free to bring them along.
2. Bring Your People (Carefully)
The right guests can make your appointment magical. Choose the people who lift you up and respect your choices. If that’s one person, great. If it’s three, also great. Trust your gut - you deserve a safe, supportive space to make decisions without pressure.
3. Bring Your Inspiration - But Stay Open
Photos, Pinterest boards, colour palettes… we love them all! They give us a starting point. But sometimes, the gown that takes your breath away is the one you never expected.
4. Eat & Hydrate Beforehand
It might sound simple, but trying on dresses can be surprisingly tiring. Arrive fuelled and hydrated so you can focus on how you feel, not how hungry you are.
5. Be Honest With Us
Tell us how each dress makes you feel - good, bad, or confused. We ask questions along the way because it helps us learn what you love and what to leave behind. There’s no judgment here, only curiosity and a desire to help you feel incredible.
6. Give Yourself Permission to Feel
Dress shopping can bring up all sorts of emotions; excitement, nostalgia, nerves, even tears. All of it is normal. You don’t have to perform or hold it together. This is your time to be completely yourself, however that looks.
Frequently Asked Questions:
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We aren’t into pressure tactics, that’s not our style. We want you to be confident and happy in your choice and encourage you to get in touch as soon as you are ready.
Our current lead time is 12 months to create your gown. So we suggest booking an appointment for a couple of months before that to make sure you have enough time
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An appointment is 1.5 hours and you have exclusive use of the studio to try on as many dresses as you wish.
In most cases this is plenty of time to narrow down your ideas and make your selection.
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Our studio is a cosy, relaxing and intimate space.
We recommend ‘you plus 2’ as an ideal party size. This is the perfect for a comfortable appointment where you can get the opinions of your most trusted people and ask all those important questions without any pressure.
The most we can accommodate is 4 guests.
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We try to cover a wide range of sizes in our collection, but not every style is available in every size.
Each design is available in 2 different sizes and our samples range from a UK8 to a UK30.
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We believe you should have all the information upfront so all our prices are on the website.
If you choose a collection dress with modifications there will be additional charges priced individually.
For bespoke designs our prices start at £2000 and depend heavily on fabrics and details
Payment plans:
You can secure your order in our diary for just £300. This ensures that we save time in our production schedule for you.
From there you can split the invoice into as many payments as work for you.
We only have 2 conditions:
50% must be paid off by 10 months before your wedding as this is the LATEST we can start your order.
Everything must be paid off before you collect your wedding dress
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For collection dresses:
The patterns for our collection dresses have already been drafted to our standard size chart. When you choose a collection dress we will take your measurements and make your dress in the standard size closest to your measurements. This is how we so we create your dress in the size closest to your measurements.
It is likely that your dress will need some alterations to perfect the fit. We are happy to alter your dress for you in-house OR for you to take it to a seamstress more local to you.
Your dress will be ready to start fittings roughly 3 months before your wedding.
If we are altering your dress for you, we recommend booking 3 fittings in the lead up to your wedding to ensure the perfect fit. Alterations are priced individually and capped at £250.
For bespoke designs:
For unique designs that are not based on our collection dresses the process is quite different as we take your measurements and draft a unique pattern specific to your design and measurements.
We will start with a toile fitting, which is a cotton mock-up., followed by several fittings. The number of fittings can depend on the design. We will always work with you to create a timeline that works for both of us.
WHAT IF I CHANGE SHAPE?
We understand that life happens, and build a size flexibility into your dress.
If there are fluctuations more than 2” please do tell as as soon as you can. Depending on time we may be able to change the size that we cut or with discussion we may be able to change the schedule.
If there are significant changes to the original measurements there may be additional costs incurred which we will discuss with you.
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