At Adored Bridal, we offer a simple and stress-free way to sell your vintage wedding dress on consignment.

Consignment selling means we sell your dress on your behalf. In exchange for a commission, we take care of everything - from professional photography and online listings to customer enquiries and final sales - so you don’t have to deal with the hassle of selling it yourself.

We also cover all website and transaction fees, including payment processing, postage and packing, and refunds. That means no hidden costs or extra fees for you.

If you have a vintage or antique wedding dress you’d like to sell, we would love to hear from you.

How Our Vintage Dress Consignment Works

Step 1: Tell Us About Your Dress

Start by sending us a few photos and details of the dress, including:

• Brand or designer (if known)
• Approximate era
• Size and measurements
• Overall condition
• Provenance or any other information you have about the history of the dress

If the dress fits our curated vintage bridal aesthetic, we’ll get back to you to discuss the next steps.

You can submit your details via the form at the bottom of the page, or send us a message on Instagram @adoredbridal.

 

Step 2: Dress Condition

We ask that dresses arrive professionally cleaned and in good condition wherever possible.

However, if your dress is a family heirloom or antique piece that has been stored away for years, we would still love to hear about it. Many vintage gowns simply need specialist care.

If required, we can advise on cleaning, repairs, or restoration, which can often be arranged in-house by our experienced team.

 

Step 3: Pricing Your Vintage Wedding Dress

We work closely with each consignor to agree on a fair and competitive selling price.

Our pricing is based on:

• Current vintage bridal resale market
• Era and rarity
• Style and desirability
• Overall condition

Every piece is carefully researched to ensure you receive the best possible price for your dress.

If we ever feel a price adjustment may help improve the chances of a sale, we will always discuss this with you first so everything remains fully transparent.

 

Step 4: Sending the Dress to Us

Once everything is agreed, you can post the dress to our studio, or drop it off in person.

If you are based locally in the Brighton & Hove area, we may also be able to arrange collection.

 

Step 5: Selling Your Dress

Every vintage piece is unique, so selling times can vary.

Some dresses sell within days or even hours, while others may take longer depending on factors such as:

• price
• current bridal trends
• seasonality
• size and era

While we cannot guarantee a sale timeframe, we are always happy to discuss ways to improve the visibility and saleability of your dress if needed.

 

Step 6: Getting Paid

Once your dress sells, we will transfer your payment to your nominated bank account or PayPal.

Payments are typically processed within 45-60 days of the sale, once our 30-day returns window has passed (this allows time for shipping and any potential returns).

If you would like to donate a portion of the sale to a charity of your choice, we would be happy to arrange this on your behalf.