our Story.

The Briderie is a modern bridal space located in central Royal Tunbridge Wells in Kent, catering to a fashion-forward bride.

Fiona, the Briderie’s founder is a former Fashion Buyer who has previously worked in the Fashion Industry for three well-known lifestyle + womenswear labels for thirteen years.

With a long-term love for bridalwear and a passionate desire to work with garments in slower, more sustainable fashion with more ethical consideration, the Briderie [a long awaited day-dream + Instagram hobby] was finally put into motion and founded in early 2024.

The overall aesthetic and vision for the Briderie was inspired by a small part of Fiona’s own wedding day in May 2022, where her own wedding dress was styled in multiple fashions, along with some accessory changes too [as a Jewellery Buyer at the time + of course these were bespoke Eden b!] ~ Fiona felt there was more opportunity in versatile bridal styling through layering + transformative garments, effortlessly creating multiple bridal looks~in~one. This new way of styling will always be at the heart of the Briderie, giving future brides the opportunity to curate their wedding~wear to cater to different moments of their day.

Fiona has ultimately sculpted and confidently built The Briderie on the philosophy of knowing she wanted to create something that she would have wanted to visit as a bride herself.

Fiona has curated partnerships with contemporary bridal designers who share the same sentiments, values and modern aesthetic. The Briderie’s core aesthetic is clean and modern but with a feminine + romantic edge. Silhouette is key rather than bridalwear traditions of lots of lace + sequins, which The Briderie steers away from. Fiona purposely has collaborated with only female-founded UK + Irish designers, with ethical practices + made-to-order productions. The relationships held with The Briderie designers are truly meaningful and are much considered partnerships.

We are here [whether this is something you’ve been fantasying about for years or you’re nervous and dreading it!] to ensure that the journey to find your dream wedding~wear is a beautiful + memorable experience.

We look forward to welcoming you into the studio soon.

Photographed by Lottie Topping.

β€œThe Briderie is the place for you if you want an experience that steers away from generic and traditional bridal. For any brides that visit our little haven, I want you to know it’s a safe + relaxed space. We are not traditional, we are new wave bridal~fashion.

I understand the journey of wedding planning and I want your fitting with us to be a beautiful, memorable moment in your story.

I am here to help you feel elevated, but I want you to still feel like you. I will always listen, advise accordingly and be with you every step of the way in achieving your dream wedding look”.