Suzanne Neville is a bridal icon, she is also the undisputed queen of British bridal fashion. This year she celebrates 35 years and it seems fitting that this collection is called the ICON 35. We’ve worked with Suzanne since the very start of Ellie Sanderson and are beyond proud to be one of the biggest Suzanne Neville stockists in the UK. Here, Ellie talks about her relationship with Suzanne, what makes Suzanne Neville enduringly popular with our brides and how you can try on the brand-new ICON 35 collection at our exclusive private collection launch.

Ellie and Suzanne Neville

“I opened my first Ellie Sanderson studio back in 2007, and Suzanne Neville was one of the early brands that I stocked. I have always admired everything SN, so much so I wore a custom-designed Suzanne Neville dress for my own wedding. There really was no other designer for me.

“There are so many things I love about the brand. Suzanne’s gowns are designed to flatter every body and have the most incredible confidence-boosting powers. You can’t fail to feel fabulous in a Suzanne Neville wedding dress. Suzanne is renowned for her signature hidden corsetry, which lifts, sculpts and makes you feel gorgeous, without feeling constrictive or uncomfortable. Suzanne’s corset warm and mould to your body, cinching in all the right places.

“Another reason I love Suzanne Neville so much is the brand’s total dedication to detail. Passion and energy for bridal high fashion runs through everything they do, from the thoughtful design process to the world-class dressmakers who make the collection by hand with love. The fact that Suzanne Neville’s studio is only 16 miles away from our Beaconsfield studio and each dress is hand-delivered by the team, just makes me love them even more.” We have been on first-name terms with Suzanne’s driver for over a decade. We literally treasure every element of the special bond we have with Suzanne, Annabel and Terri in production.

Why Ellie Sanderson brides love Suzanne Neville

“What I hear time and again from my brides is that they want to feel like themselves on their wedding day, just the best version possible. And that’s exactly what a Suzanne Neville dress does.

“Her dresses make you look and feel utterly fabulous. Gorgeous cuts, the absolutely genius internal corsetry, luxurious fabrics; no one does it better. Honestly, you can’t go wrong with SN!

“We have brides that come from all over the country specifically for our collection of Suzanne Neville wedding dresses. That’s how much of a pull her incredible dresses have.” With over 60 in our collection across all stores it’s well worth the trip. We have also dressed entire families of girls in Nevilles AND we have dressed mothers too.

Introducing ICON 35

“ICON 35 is Suzanne Neville’s standout 2027 bridal collection, celebrating 35 years of the brand (yes, really- she started aged 10!). The collection is absolutely next level. It brings together everything that defines SN; that beautiful corsetry, the dreamiest of silhouettes, British craftsmanship and the most divine fabrics. Many of Suzanne Neville fabrics have a copyright, meaning no one else can use them. For me this makes them even more unique. I get beyond excited every time we welcome a new Suzanne Neville collection to Ellie Sanderson, and ICON 35 feels extra-special. It was incredibly difficult to buy this year as so many dresses were just insanely gorgeous.

“I am absolutely obsessed with Asteria; what a silhouette! The winged corset and gentle draping across the front of the skirt creates such a sexy, feminine shape, while the delicate Chantilly lace adds a timeless, romantic vibe. How gorgeous?” It’s also a great dress for anyone feeling tummy conscious, those drapes are a secret weapon.

“Linnea is another favourite of mine. I adore the Greek goddess vibes of the sleek cut and draped hip panel. If you’re after Hollywood glamour, you are going to love Lorento, with its deep sweetheart neckline and thigh-high split. What a dress to make an entrance in. I can practically hear guests’ jaws dropping from here!” We also have Lorento without the split just in case it’s too sexy for the aisle. Slipper luxury satin on a new level.

“If I’d been so lucky as to dress Taylor Swift for her wedding, I would have suggested the super-elegant Saphira. Those off the shoulder lace sleeves and that contemporary straight across bodice would have looked divine on her.”

“From the contemporary look of Fleurisse (it’s giving modern ballgown vibes) to the ethereal, ballerina style of Vianne, every single gown is 10/10. No notes. I cannot wait for you to see them up close and try these dresses on!”

Our exclusive Suzanne Neville ICON 35 private collection launch

To celebrate the launch of ICON 35, Suzanne Neville’s landmark 35th anniversary collection, we’re welcoming the queen of bridal fashion herself to our Beaconsfield studio – and you’re invited, too.

If you’ve got your heart set on wearing a Suzanne Neville dress for your wedding, this is for you. On Saturday 7th November 2026, we’re opening up a limited number of appointments with Suzanne Neville at our Beaconsfield studio. You’ll be among the very first brides to explore the collection and try on these dreamy gowns, with Suzanne and the Ellie Sanderson team on hand to talk you through the dresses.

These private appointments will give you unprecedented access to Suzanne herself. It’s a true ‘money can’t buy’ experience, and we’re keeping spaces very limited. Every bride who finds her dress on the day will receive a luxe gift bag including a personalised sketch by Suzanne of their chosen gown, a £200 veil voucher and signature SN perfume (the perfect big day scent).

This event is for brides who are genuinely ready to purchase their Suzanne Neville ICON 35 wedding dress. If you’re not ready to commit just yet, or are at the start of your dress search, we’d suggest booking a normal appointment so you can have a look through lots of designers and styles first.

How to book your place at the Ellie Sanderson ICON 35 event

Booking is now open for the ICON 35 private launch event at Ellie Sanderson Beaconsfield. We’ve kept numbers deliberately limited, and based on previous experience, appointments will likely book up extremely quickly. Because we’re offering such limited appointments, we’ve reserved them for brides who have their hearts set on a Suzanne Neville gown and are in the final stages of their dress-buying journey, ready to order their dream dress with Suzanne on hand to offer expert advice. Click here to go to our booking page to secure your appointment now.