Dress OPTIONS
Discover Your Perfect Bridal Fit at Ellie Sanderson
At Ellie Sanderson, we proudly showcase an exceptional selection of designer wedding dresses, each offering unique sizing options and services tailored to your needs.
Explore our designer profiles to learn more about the specific services provided by each brand, helping you find the perfect match for your big day.
During your appointment, we’ll guide you through all the available options with complete transparency. Our priority is to ensure your dress is as close to your size as possible when it arrives for fittings.
When the moment comes to step into your gown, you’ll feel the excitement as we add the final touches to create your dream look. Our goal is to make sure you walk down the aisle feeling confident, radiant, and utterly yourself.
To make your journey easier, we’ve put together a handy bridal jargon glossary below, breaking down the key terms to help you navigate the process with ease.
Dress terms EXPLAINED
Dress terms EXPLAINED
STANDARD SIZING FOR A GREAT FIT.
 All of our designers offer wedding dresses in standard sizes, ensuring a seamless starting point for your bridal journey. During your appointment, we’ll take precise measurements and match them to the designer’s size chart to determine the closest fit for you.
Once your dress arrives, our expert team will tailor it to perfection, adjusting it to your exact height and frame during your fittings. This process ensures your gown fits beautifully and feels uniquely yours on your special day.
SPLIT SIZE WEDDING DRESS
Most of our designers can offer a split size. This is when you might be measuring one size on the bust, but a different size on the hips. If you find you often buy a different size top to bottom, you may need this service.
Designers do charge for this, as they have to merge patterns, but it means that the dress comes in as near to your size as possible, before being altered by the seamstress at fittings. Some designers are able to offer a three-way split – your stylist will talk you through this in your appointment.
SPECIALIST PATTERN CHANGES
This can cover a range of specialist sizing – examples being shortening or lengthening a bodice to ensure it sits correctly on your waist. It is also a great option for brides with a larger bust who might need additional support added to the structure of the dress.
Not all of our designers offer these services, and the charges are higher than that of a standard size due to complex pattern work.
MADE TO MEASURE WEDDING DRESSES.
For brides seeking the pinnacle of luxury and personalization, select designers in our collection offer made-to-measure wedding dresses. This exclusive service ensures your gown is crafted to your exact measurements, delivering an unparalleled fit and comfort.
The process includes an additional fitting where the designer creates a mock-up of your dress. This mock-up is tailored directly to your body, allowing the final pattern to be as precise as possible.
Made-to-measure is ideal for brides designing a bespoke wedding dress or those who would benefit from a gown customized to their unique shape and proportions. This premium service guarantees a dress that’s truly one of a kind, perfectly tailored to you.
