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The Essense D1435 has everything. It has a fabulous neckline to the front and a keyhole back. It’s a fit and flare shape gown with two layers of lace with lots of beadwork, so if you are looking for something a little extra special to stand out from the crowd, this may very well be…

One of our favourite gowns, the Essense D1367 is really two dresses in one. It’s a slinky taffeta fishtail gown, with a pretty lace gown on top.  If you try this on, you might just find it’s ‘the one’. There’s a choice of sash colour and of course, since we have our own full-time seamstress,…

Show off your curves with the figure-hugging d1441 from Essense of Australia.  A beautiful design for girls with curves, this bridal gown will wow your man on your wedding day, and it’s guaranteed to outshine everybody else too. Try this dress on in your own bridal appointment – your chance to select up to half…

While there are a several bridal stores in Northants, at Gowns and Garters in Thrapston we’re often told by brides (and their mums!) that they wish they had come to us first. The reason is very simple… We stock a range of dresses that is both a little bit different from the others, but we’re…