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:
“I cannot recommend the team at AA enough! I was made to feel so comfortable, relaxed and like I was really listened to."
“The most amazing feel good experience with Jess and Jenny at Alexandra Anne. Treated like an absolute princess all of the way through."
“The most relaxed, special experience - particularly the VIP appointment!"
“Jess was incredible from start to finish and made my experience of trying on the most stunningly beautiful wedding dresses something I will never forget!"
Rock it with the best — wedding dress ideas from Our Brides:
I was unsure what I wanted as I really didn’t know what style would suit my age. The only detail I knew for sure was that I wanted sleeves. My aim was to find what I felt good stood in rather than what was on a hanger. There is little help online for ideas for older brides – especially for those who are young at heart!
It was fabulous to try on so many beautiful gowns - all more luxurious and flattering than anything I’d ever worn before, so it did make the decision very difficult.
I went to Alexandra Anne because they were the closest stockist of Charlie Brear. I didn’t know exactly what gown I wanted but I had an idea and Jess helped me find what I was looking for.
"I’d looked on the websites of a few different bridal shops and remember thinking there was nothing that matched what I’d had in mind… until I found Alexandra Anne. I’d seen the Rembo Styling dresses on the website and although I tried to keep an open mind, I knew I’d end up with one of them."
"I had such a clear idea in my mind of what I wanted but I couldn’t find it anywhere. I was beginning to think I’d need to have it made which I didn’t want to do. Luckily Jess at Alexandra Anne found me the perfect dress to base my idea on and then we customized it by adding sleeves and it was perfect!'
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 Friday 29th November til Saturday 30th November. Dresses will start from £500; your time to grab a bridal bargain!
Jesus Peiro Designer Weekend - welcoming a curated selection of their glowing Lumière collection to our bridal studio in Hathersage.
The event includes special discounts from the queen of clean line cool bridal, Jesus Peiro. For one weekend only!
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.
“Oh how I will miss travelling over to this gorgeous shop and seeing Jess who is beautiful inside and out. At my first appointment we had the shop to ourselves to browse the rails and try on, and never felt rushed or pressured."