Every now and then, we’ll receive an email and the relief we read in having found us will take us aback… the relief isn’t necessarily about finding a dress - it’s about not feeling judged, about there not being any pressure to be someone they’re not, that they can bring their whole self to the appointment and simply be accepted. And every time it catches me off guard.

Not because I don't understand why they are saying it. But because I've spent most of my life in the goth community, and somewhere along the way I forgot that not everyone takes that acceptance for granted.

Wedding dress shopping can feel magical … and it can also feel completely overwhelming and anxiety inducing. If you’re neurodivergent (ADHD, autistic, sensory sensitive, or simply have a beautifully busy brain), the thought of appointments, mirrors, and lots of decision-making can feel like a LOT.

You’re not alone – we KNOW first-hand what you’re feeling and the emotions you’re going through, and you deserve to feel celebrated, comfortable, and empowered when finding your dress.

Here’s our guide to making dress shopping work for you.