The best designer wedding dresses in Derbyshire.
Explore our Hathersage boutique in our slice of the Peak District.
Welcome to Alexandra Anne.
Enter our Area of Outstanding Natural Bridalwear
Our bridal boutique in Hathersage brings the best in ultra-modern wedding dresses to the beautiful and historic setting of Derbyshire’s Hope Valley.
Book your bridal appointment with us and you can expect:
Couture wedding dresses from our hand-picked bridal collection
The best wedding dress designers from the UK, Europe and the US: Jesus Peiro, Sarah Seven, Jenny Yoo, Rembo Styling, Eliza Jane Howell and Charlie Brear
Statement contemporary bridal accessories from Maison Sabben, Jesus Peiro and Victoria Fergusson
Over 15 years of expertise in luxury bridalwear to help you find your unique wedding dress
Relaxed, stress-free appointments in our stunning Grade II listed period building
Unspoiled views across the Derbyshire Peak District, only half an hour from Sheffield (we’re on the Hope Valley railway line from Manchester, too)
The chance to upgrade to our VIP appointments, complete with cocktails and cake!
Contemporary Wedding Dresses from the UK and the World’s Best Designers
But don’t take our word for it:
“The experience of getting my wedding dress at Alexandra Anne was 100% the best out of all the wedding planning! I wish i had an excuse to still go back there and i it's definitely mine and my mum's favourite day out! Jess made us feel so at ease and was great at encouraging me to try on dresses i perhaps wouldn't have picked, which is what i ended up with too! Would recommend in a heartbeat.” - Steph, 2022
“I could not recommend Alexandra Anne more highly. Jess put so much thought and care into the purchase and fitting of my dress from the very start until the very end of the process, and we were delighted with the outcome.
The boutique has lots of choice, and Jess is hugely patient and highly knowledgeable about dressmaking and the bridal designers with whom she works. She offered tailor-made suggestions and alterations to ensure that my dress was unique and just right for me.” - Rebecca, 2022
“I had tried on about 40 different styles at various places and thought I would never find one I liked. After hours spent looking at inspiration online I came across a Rembo Styling dress that I loved and found Alexandra Anne sold it. I live in Manchester so it was quite a way to go but it was so worth it! I bought the dress of my dreams and honestly there were so many beautiful styles I could have picked a few. If you want something a bit different this is the place.” – Emma, 2022
“I can’t stop telling everyone what an amazing time I had at Alexandra Ann Bridal shop. Jess helped me find my wedding outfit and I loved every minute of the experience. Jess is friendly, professional and so knowledgeable. Even though I wasn’t great at explaining what I wanted she still got my style spot on. She knew exactly what would suit me and what I should try next better than I did. I wish I could go every week and I can’t wait to go back for my fitting.” – Lois, 2022
“I found my dress at Alexandra Anne last year and I could not recommend it more highly! The setting itself is beautiful and the shop is so stylish and peaceful - it's a very calming and lovely atmosphere. Jess is amazing - she really knows her stuff and went above and beyond to make me feel comfortable and not at all pressured.” - Suby, 2022
Rock it with the best — wedding dress ideas from Our Brides:
Thanks to Jamie Oliver’s HR department, Gemma and Nick crossed paths and the rest is history. From their start in London to their wedding at Whirlow Hall Farm, with a trip to India in between, there is a story in every answer!
Gemma looked sensational in Eliza Jane Howell’s Annie dress, and the smiles in these photos are infectious!
When you’re after a fun-filled, party wedding with cartwheeling and dancing, you just can’t beat a feather outfit followed by a trouser suit. One for instant drama, picture perfect head-standing and the other for throwing some shapes one the dance floor!
Sophie was the epitome of fun and we can safely say we had THE best time helping her find the perfect outfits from Charlie Brear & Jesus Peiro.
London based Steph fell in love with Jesus Peiro at her first appointment, and it wasn’t long before the dotty 110 won hands down. The photos say it all; they’re truly vogue worthy. Everything about this coastal and rustic wedding is stunning. Congratulations, Steph and Tom!
As with many of our brides due to marry in 2020, Sarah and Mike married instead in 2021. Sarah was super positive about the whole thing, and a silver lining was more time to play around with those all-important accessories and finishing touches! Outfit: Charlie Brear Payton & Lyra overskirt.
Uber cool stationary, the most adorable 4 legged star guest and of course a beautiful couple made for one amazing day at Emma & John’s wedding. As one of many weddings that was postponed and re-arranged, Emma later added the Rembo Luna cardigan to complete the look for the new (and slightly cooler) February date wedding.
Sometimes a dress just matches the wedding venue to perfection, and this was definitely a perfect match! Alice wore Amelia by Love Story Bride for her wedding to Conor at Eyam Hall, Derbyshire. This micro wedding with vibes of scandi midsummer and english country garden was beautiful. Just wait til you see those golden hour photos!
Find wedding dress inspiration with our Style Guides:
It’s time for a bit of a rail refresh here at the boutique, so we’re running a ‘White Friday’ sample sale (our version of Black Friday- bridal style!) The sale starts on Tuesday 21st November and runs right through to Saturday 25th November.
If you’ve already seen Part 1 of this shoot then you know you’re in for a visual treat!
Towards the end of the shoot we pulled out all the stops with the beaded, glitz and glam outfits. Eliza Jane Howell just has to be in that line up - they are the best of the best at crafting beaded wedding dresses. Styled with a more vintage vibe, or brought into the modern era, there is an Eliza dress for every wedding.
We’ve had some exciting news under wraps that we’re now able to share with you! From May, Alexandra Anne will be in a new location, and equally as beautiful, in Hathersage. At the end of April we’ll be moving over to our new space, ready to continue providing the Alexandra Anne experience we already do, just in the new Peak District location. We’re busy finalising the interior details, layouts and feel; it’s going to be beautiful and very ‘us’.
When the incredibly wonderful Faye Wilde suggests a shoot with your outfits, and in your own shop, you jump at the opportunity! That’s just what we did with this small but amazing team of industry talent.
Faye’s eye for editorial style shots, matched with our outfit styling and perfection for hair, makeup and florals from Helen, Lauren and Tori has made for one hell of a shoot portfolio.
It won’t be long until we’re ‘ooing’ and ‘aahhing’ at the latest creations from our designers as they showcase their 2024 collections. To make some space for new designs, we’re selling a selection of our samples off-the-peg for a bridal bargain.
To keep our weekends full of bridal happiness, we’ve decided to charge for appointments. Saturday and Sunday first bridal appointments will be £20. Of course, if you say yes to the dress this will be taken off the price of the dress / jumpsuit / [insert other fabulous outfit]!
The shop rails are having a little switch up. Our 2023 collections are soon to arrive and a selection of our current samples are ready to go on and fulfil their role as someone’s dream wedding dress! Maybe yours?! Book now for our 2022 sample sale - Sunday 11th September.
Does the thought of trying on wedding dresses fill you with stress, or bring about feelings of body image anxiety?
You’re not alone. Many brides-to-be feel panic at the thought of stepping into a bridal boutique and undressing in front of someone you barely know. We’ve met many brides over the years who have felt this way, and here we’ll chat through tips and advice to hopefully alleviate your worries.
Snap up some accessories, veils, tops and more at our silent auction starting 9th March whilst giving generously to an amazing cause. 100% of proceeds will be donated to Choose Love, a UK-based non-governmental organisation which provides humanitarian aid to, and advocacy for, refugees around the world.
We’re looking for that perfect someone to help more brides-to-be find their perfect dress.
It’s time for a bit of a rail refresh here at the boutique, so we’re running our first ever White Friday sample sale! The sale starts on Saturday 20th November and runs right through to Friday 26th November (Black Friday itself).
We’ve (virtually) travelled all the way to New Zealand to welcome our latest bridal designer, the ultra-modern and romantic Hera Couture.
Part 3 of our Derbyshire wedding venue guide: quirky and unusual ideas to make the big day even more memorable for you and your loved ones.
We’ve put some simple measures in place to make sure you’ll find wedding-dress love in the time of COVID.
For the first of our wedding supplier profiles, we spoke to Sarah Ogden from Horseshoe Flowers about her move from New York fashion to Nottinghamshire floristry.
Want to make the most of your visit to the Chatsworth Estate? Try our 1-hour walk around this beautiful part of the Derbyshire Dales.
We had a chat with Jesus Peiro Creative Director Merche Segarra about her inspiration for the 2020 Cala bridal collection.
Wedding dress stuck at home while you wait for a new wedding date? Follow these tips to keep your dress fresh as a daisy for your big day.
Stuck/stressed at home? We’ve paired up with the amazing Erika Charters from Ashesha Wellbeing to offer our brides a free 5-minute relaxation class to help you unwind and calm your busy mind.
Beginner bride-to-be? Read our go-to guide to demystify the whole wedding dress-buying process. You’re welcome.
Get Pin-spired by our Dress Shoots:
If you’ve already seen Part 1 of this shoot then you know you’re in for a visual treat!
Towards the end of the shoot we pulled out all the stops with the beaded, glitz and glam outfits. Eliza Jane Howell just has to be in that line up - they are the best of the best at crafting beaded wedding dresses. Styled with a more vintage vibe, or brought into the modern era, there is an Eliza dress for every wedding.
When the incredibly wonderful Faye Wilde suggests a shoot with your outfits, and in your own shop, you jump at the opportunity! That’s just what we did with this small but amazing team of industry talent.
Faye’s eye for editorial style shots, matched with our outfit styling and perfection for hair, makeup and florals from Helen, Lauren and Tori has made for one hell of a shoot portfolio.
I’ve long admired Jenny Appleton’s wedding photography from afar, so I snapped up the chance to work with her on this styled wedding shoot at White Syke Fields near York. Outfit: Jesus Peiro 154 Top + Trousers. Trousers!
The West Mill is one of my favourite Derbyshire wedding venues. I mean, just look at it. We’ve done photo-shoots there before, but now it’s all been restored into Grade I listed wedding venue glory.