As 2024 comes to an end, we finally get the chance to sit back and reflect on the year. And what a year it’s been! We’ve seen over a thousand brides-to-be walk through our doors and have loved every minute of helping them find their dream wedding dress. The whole Ellie Sanderson team have adored poring over all the wedding photos from our 2024 brides – what an absolutely gorgeous lot you all are! Thank you to each and every one of you for trusting us and allowing us to be part of your journey to ‘Mrs’. Here we look back at just some of the beautiful Ellie Sanderson brides who married this year. Dreamy real bride inspiration coming your way…

Real bride Alice in Suzanne Neville

Our gorgeous bride Alice looked incredible in her show-stopping Suzanne Neville wedding dress at her Caswell House big day. We love the floral applique sleeves and that iconic Neville silhouette. In Alice’s words:  I loved every second of my experience. After going to a few others and not having the same treatment I KNEW I’d find my dream dress with you – and I was not disappointed.”

Real bride Frederica in Rish bridal

Frederica absolutely nail the luxe-boho bridal style in this ethereal gown from Rish. It was the perfect choice for her chic destination wedding in Mallorca. Paired with that elegant waterfall veil, this bespoke tulle wedding dress looked utterly dreamy on our super-stylish bride.

Real bride Paige in Eva Lendel

This luxe Eva Lendel wedding dress was just made for Paige. It was a classically elegant choice for her spectacular Hedsor House wedding. In Paige’s words: “A huge thank you. The dress was so beautiful, it fitted perfectly and, importantly, my husband loved it!”

Real bride Tasha in Suzanne Neville

We adore the romance of Stravinsky by bridal fashion legend Suzanne Neville. Featuring the label’s legendary corsetry and the most breathtaking fit and flare lace skirt, our real bride Tasha looked the epitome of class. What a dress for an incredible venue like Holkham Hall.

Real bride Lauren in Chosen by Kyha

Chosen by Kyha is fast becoming one of our most popular bridal labels, offering a more contemporary bridal vibe. How stunning does Lauren look in this dress? The draped corset, the tulle sleeves, the slinky skirt – love it ALL.

Real bride Josie in 29 Atelier

Channelling the coolest of 70s-inspired aesthetics in her slinky halter neck wedding dress by 29 Atelier, Josie absolutely wowed. We love the cute tulle sleeves and statement pearl bridal headband, showing off her fabulous personal style.

Real bride Hannah in Eva Lendel

Hannah looked knockout in this fabulous wedding dress from Ukrainian label Eva Lendel. The ruched bodice, complete with off-the-shoulder sleeves and that sexy split really brought the glamour for Hannah’s big day at Hyde House in the Cotswolds.

Real bride Kaiya in Chosen by Kyha

Bridal separates are such a stylish way to put together a unique bridal look. Kaiya chose the Kasia corset and Milford skirt from Chosen by Kyha for her beautiful wedding and the result was sensational. In Kaiya’s words: “Thank you so much for my amazing dress! I absolutely loved it and felt so amazing in it!”

Real bride Rosy in Suzanne Neville

Seriously, isn’t Manoir by Suzanne Neville the perfect dress for our beautiful bride Rosy? The chic high neck, the full lace coverage, that button back – it’s such a classic gown with a luxe feel. Effortlessly elegant.

Real bride Olivia in Jesus Peiro

It was such a joy to dress Olivia, our TikTok star who is one third of the awesome The Gregorian Sisters. She chose an impeccably tailored, modern wedding dress – 2410 from Spanish bridal label Jesus Piero.

Real bride Rachel in Chosen by Kyha

Giving us all destination wedding envy with her super-stylish Venice big day, we think Muse by Chosen for Kyha was perfect for our cool bride Rachel. With its form-fitting cut and all-over embellishment, Muse is a seriously red-carpet-worthy wedding dress. We’re obsessed!

Real bride Tash in Suzanne Neville

Tash opted for a bespoke Suzanne Neville wedding dress to match her romantic, fashion-forward style. And just look at the results! Talk about a dress with the wow-factor. In Tash’s words: “We built the most stunning sleeves and it just all fit so perfectly. Thank you again for helping me find the dress of my dreams.”

Real bride Victoria in Caroline Castigliano

The Rococo shrug and Delight dress from designer Caroline Castigliano makes the perfect pairing. We love the timeless glamour of real bride Victoria’s big day look. The cathedral length veil and neat up-do bring it all together so beautifully.

Real bride Tally in Riki Dalal

Tally looked breathtaking in this cute and contemporary wedding dress by Riki Dalal. Everything from the ribbon tie straps and cupped bodice to that sexy thigh high split brought the drama, with a side of playfulness. Jaw-droppingly gorgeous.

Real bride Liberty in Suzanne Neville

Featuring Suzanne Neville’s iconic corsetry, Rosewood is a dream to wear. Our real bride Liberty looked breathtaking in this uber-chic fitted gown for her Tuscany wedding. The ruching detail looks incredible; this  is a wedding dress that will never go out of style.

Real bride Nicola in Chosen by Kyha

If you want to make an entrance on your big day, it’s got to be the Kasia skirt from Chosen by Kyha. Paired with the Kasia corset, this statement trumpet skirt looks utterly fabulous – just look at that silhouette! Our real bride Nicola looks like a film star in this unbeatable combination.

Real bride Sanju in Caroline Castigliano

We loved working with the gorgeous Sanju to make her dream wedding dress a reality. The addition of delicate spaghetti straps to Treasure by Caroline Castigliano gives the gown a whole new look – Sanju looked timelessly elegant.

Real bride Sophie in Eva Lendel

Can we just take a moment for our real bride Sophie in the insanely stunning Aretta wedding dress by Eva Lendel? The sparkle on this modern gown has to be seen to be believed and Sophie looked sensational on her big day.

A Thank You from Ellie

“As another year ends, we sit back with gratitude and think about all the amazing brides 2024 gave us. It was also our 17th year in business in 2024 and has been a real year of celebration for us. I never ever take for granted the number of brides that choose “us” for their dress. I feel honoured and grateful for every single client. After 17 years I am still a wedding dress obsessive, still driven to offer the best client experience and still wake up everyday and thank my lucky stars for such a brilliant job. We strive to ensure we use the best systems and buy the best product, we only work with designers we know and have a relationship with, so you can relax and know you are in good hands.

Finding your dream wedding dress in 2025

If you’re just starting the search for your perfect wedding dress, we’d love to welcome you to Ellie Sanderson. Both our Beaconsfield and Kiddington studios are taking appointments for 2025. Stocking the world’s best bridal designers, you can book an appointment at one of our award-winning bridal studios by clicking here.