Grace of Westcott

Grace of Westcott is a lovely shop. The shop itself has a great atmosphere, with loads of space for changing and they stock some really beautiful dresses. Barbara and Leanne were so helpful and friendly - they were great at listening to what kind of dress I was looking for and helped me select some great dresses to try on. They weren't pushy at all and I felt like I had all the time I wanted to make any decisions. I had an issue with my dress where the factory had made an error. Within an hour of the problem being discovered, Barbara had resolved the situation, keeping me up to date at all times, and it meant that I still got my dress in plenty of time for the wedding. I wouldn't hestitate to recommend Grace of Westcott.

I have been so happy with the level of service I have received from Barbara. From the first time I visited the shop through to my final fitting I have felt very special and nothing has been a problem. For me, as a bride who has all her family and bridal party living in Ireland it was important that I got honest opinions and good advice as I was picking my wedding dress on my own and I certainly felt I got that from Barbara and staff at Grace of Westcott. I would highly recommend them!

Grace was recommended to me by one of my Mum's friends whose daughter bought her dress there. My whole experience at Grace from start to finish was exceptional. Barbara was incredibly patient, professional, friendly and accommodating. She made me feel relaxed from the moment I walked through the door and made my experience of choosing my wedding dress so very special and memorable. There is a wonderful choice of dresses at Grace, from classic designs to more contemporary and it was wonderful to try so many beautiful dresses! I enjoyed all of my visits to Grace with my Mum and we couldn't have hoped for a better experience. Barbara also has a lovely selection of veils, belts and jewellery and gives some great advice about which combinations work best for you. In the end, I chose Bardot by Blue Bridalwear combined with a Grace shrug and a cathedral veil. The combination was absolutely stunning and I had so many compliments about my dress. I felt very special on my wedding day and it is all thanks to Barbara and her expert help, advice and patience. Thank you very much again for everything you did to help me find my perfect dress!Moreexpand_more

I met Barbara purely by chance at The Hampton Court Wedding Fair and am incredibly glad I did. As I drove from South West London to Westcott for my first visit, I was pretty apprehensive. This was my first time at trying on wedding dresses (although I'd done a lot of research online and in magazines) and I didn't really know what to expect. But I was put at ease immediately. Barbara listened to what I wanted, asked about my ideas and what the wedding was going to be like. Although I went to try on a specific dress I'd seen at the Wedding Fair, I was very interested in having a short dress. Thankfully, Barbara had a selection of short dresses, as well as floor length gowns. And Barbara must have listened to me well as I eventually bought the very first dress she got me to try on. I went to other Bridal stores and boutiques but none had the selection, atmosphere or friendliness of this store and Barbara. My dress was actually a combination of two dresses (dress part of one and the top of another) and we even added on small capped sleeves to the design. There didn't seem to be anything that Barbara couldn't do to make it the ideal dress. Barbara also has a selection of veils, head dresses and jewellery and is brilliant at suggesting what may or may not go with the dress - I couldn't have found my accessories without her advice. Several months later, when I went to try on my final dress for the first time, I'd unintentionally lost a lot of weight. The dress needed a lot of adjusting and I was finding it hard to see how it would look ok even with the adjustments. But all my fears disappeared when I went back 2 weeks later - it fitted perfectly and looked absolutely amazing - it was a miracle! I didn't stop smiling the whole time I was there and all the way home. On the day, I had so many compliments about my dress. And people are still contacting me when they've seen photos to say how stunning/beautiful/amazing/unusual the dress was. Thank you for all you help and advice and for being so brilliant on this journey. You really are amazing!(Formal photos pending but here's a fun one from the day!).Moreexpand_more

It's taken me far too long to write this but here goes. Calling all brides to be who are at a loss at where to find their dream dress. Grace of Westcott is the place to go! This time last year, I had tried on over 30 dresses at other boutiques and was at a loss at where to turn next as I felt I looked terrible in everything I tried on. Nothing was special or unique enough and I was starting to think I didn't suit wedding dresses at all! Thankfully a friend recommended Barbara, owner and goddess of all things bridal! I was two stone heavier at the time so was extremely sensitive about how I would look on my big day but after a quick chat with Barbara about the theme of my wedding and the look I wanted to go for, I was put totally at ease with a selection of beautiful gowns and the first one I tried on (by British designer Sassi Holford) hit the nail on the head and I didn't look back! As well as the dream dress, Barbara was also fantastic when I was stuck at what to do about the perfect veil, head dress and earrings to go with my woodland themed wedding and made me feel like a princess every step of the way - even when I showed up 6 months later for my first fitting and was two stone lighter! This was also not a problem though as the first time I went back to try on my adjusted dress - it was the perfect fit. When it came to the wedding day in November - my guests couldn't stop asking where I had found such a beautiful dress and I felt absolutely fantastic - and that's all down to Barbara. So if anyone is finding the search for their dream dress a total nightmare - give Barbara a call and get down to Grace quick smart!Moreexpand_more

Barbara made my experience of trying on and selecting my wedding dress so wonderful. I went to the shop 'Grace of Westcott' not having a clue what I wanted, however I soon realised I was in the right hands. Barbara obviously knows her dresses and brides very well to select a dress for me to try on which I ended up buying! I still can't believe I purchased the first dress I tried on. I tried lots of other dresses on in other shops afterwards to be certain, but none if them compared to the quality, detail and sophistication of the dresses displayed in 'Grace of Westcott'. The service and knowledge given to me by both Barbara and her team was excellent. I was very impressed that the communication between the store and myself went beyond what I would have expected of them, allowing me to contact them and purchase my dress over the Christmas break when the store was closed. I would highly recommend going to Grace of Westcott, as all of the dresses and accessories are absolutely stunning. It was so exciting turning up on Saturday to see my dress hanging in the changing room against the window, it looked so pretty against the light. I can't wait to wear it on my special day.Moreexpand_more

Have just spent a wonderful hour and a half trying on beautiful dresses guided and aided by the wisdom of Barbara. I didn't feel rushed or pressurised at any point and have gone away with a definite idea of the style of dress I want. Thank you so much, I will definitely be back!

Barbara is patient and knowledgeable, and helped me to choose the perfect dress based on my very vague description of what I was looking for! The dresses are all so beautiful and very well made - it was hard to decide which one to ultimately go with, but is helped by all the (also beautiful! ) accessories, shoes and veils available to get an idea of the whole ensemble. I really can't recommend Grace enough for the whole wedding dress buying experience.

Don't choose your wedding gown without visiting Barbara at Grace. The experience, the dresses, the ambience and the service was simply first class. It knocks spots off all the shops I've visited, and I visited a lot. Such a wonderful experience and I have such fond memories of buying my bridal gown with my Mother. Thank you for making it so special x.

Everything about visiting Grace in Westcott is magical and memorable. Barbara is an expert and the shop is stunning. The whole experience was unforgetable. I bought the most perfect dress with my bridesmaids, have been back to show my mum, I almost didnt want to leave it was wonderful. A must for any bride in Surrey!

Barbara at Grace is great a giving advice and very knowledgable of the designers that she stocks. I thoroughly enjoyed trying on dresses and had a great experience at Grace.

Everything about Grace and Barbara is fabulous, the advice and personal attention to every bride is amazing. A lovely bridal experience.

Lovely shop with beautiful selection of dresses and accessories. Barbara is very attentive and gives great advice.

I first met Barbara from Grace of Westcott at a wedding fayre at Hampton Court Palace. A poster of a Johanna Hehir dress made me stop in my tracks and I knew I had to try it on. I was so nervous on the run up to trying dresses on, but as soon as I walked into Grace of Westcott Barbara put me at ease immediately. She had selected a few styles for me to try on including the dress I had seen on the poster. Although none of the dresses were my size, Barbara cleverly pinned the dresses into place so I could see what it would look like on. The third dress I tried on was the one from the poster and it made me and my bridal party cry and at that point we knew it was the one. We paid the deposit there and then and I can't wait to visit the shop.

Barbara and her shop Grace is a delight for any bride to be. She offers a great range of gorgeous dresses and her service and advice is exceptional. I only visited one more bridal shop and cancelled my other appointments because I knew straight away that if I couldn’t find a dress at Grace I would not be able to find one anywhere. The sample dresses I tried were all in a superb condition, the shop is beautiful and spacious and from a very practical point of view parking is just round the corner and free. I really enjoyed every visit to Grace and I bought not only a gorgeous wedding dress but also shoes and a beautiful brooch. I will recommend Grace to all my friends.

From the moment I walked into Grace I knew this was where I wanted to buy my wedding dress. The boutique is lovely and just one bride at a time visits to try dresses so it feels a very special personal experience -and unrushed! Every sample dress was in excellent condition and there was a fantastic range but Barbara was quickly able to narrow down which styles would look best on me. The dress I settled on was a So Sassi design that made my sister cry when she me in it so it was clearly "the one". When I went back to be measured for my dress I got to meet Sassi Holford which was really lovely as my fitting coincided with a special designer day at Grace. It is also to Barbara's credit that the very detailed measurements she took meant that when my dress did arrive it only needed a couple of tiny alterations. I also got my shoes, veil and hair piece from Grace and was really pleased with them all. I really cannot praise Barbara enough- Grace of Westcott is a gem and I will be recommending it to everyone.

I spent an afternoon here with my mum and best friend at Grace of Westcott trying on dresses, mixing and matching accessories, and discussing alterations. Barbara was amazing, she has a great selection of beautiful dresses. There is plenty of room to try on dresses and I had all the time I needed to try on as many dresses as I wanted. She has a great selection of accessories to try on with the dress so you can see the whole look together. Barbara was also able to work within my budget and even had some dresses on sale! I found an amazing dress, at an excellent price and the whole experience was relaxed and fun. Highly recommended!

Having visited several other wedding dress boutiques and not been able to find the perfect dress, I made an appointment at Grace. Barbara was hugely patient with me as I was very indecisive and just made the whole experience a relaxing and fun one. She gives excellent advice and really thinks about what suits you as an individual. I can't wait to see the actual dress now. Thank you very much - I would recommend Grace to everyone.

Barbara at Grace of Westcott made wedding dress shopping a real pleasure. I've shopped for dresses with friends before so have been to other places, but this was the first and only shop I went to for my own dress. The shop is well laid out with plenty of space to change (and for my 2 small neices to cause chaos, not ideal companions on our first visit but Barbara was extremely understanding! ). There is a good but not overwhelming selection of quality dresses to try on. The shop is an hour from us but we liked the designers stocked and once we'd visited and been allowed to text Mum pictures to South Africa during the fitting we knew we were in the right place. There was no pushiness or sales patter, just calm reassurance that certain dresses looked good or weren't for me. I was kept upto date by email as to when my dress would arrive and the minor alterations were made quickly. Even if you arrive a little stressed I can assure any brides to be you will leave feeling quite calm and certain you are in safe hands - I was sad to leave for the last time!

Grace was the first and only shop I visited before choosing my dress, there is honestly no need to look anywhere else. Barbara is fantastic, makes you feel special and knows what suits your shape. The selection of dresses are all beautiful and there is such choice you really get to try lots of different styles, which are all of amazing quality. I chose my perfect dress and had it ordered within an hour and a half! I am just sad that I don't get to continue the experience as I loved it! I would definitely recommend going to Grace, Barbara will find you the perfect dress for you.