A unique, sustainable and inclusive bridal boutique in the heart of York
A magical collection of beautiful one-off designer wedding gowns at affordable prices, especially handpicked for you by me. Made up of discontinued, sample, vintage and bespoke wedding dresses - there is something for everyone. These are my most eco-friendly gowns These gems cannot be ordered so once they are gone - poof! they're really gone. Please note that new dresses sometimes come and go before I get the chance to photograph them so this is not our full collection!
Drawing from the treasure trove and commission dresses these beauties are ethereal, magical, pretty, classic, regal and vintage inspired wedding dresses that are perfect for every queen.
Welcome to the dark side... 🖤 Bold, colourful, dramatic and dark. This is where you'll find our wedding gowns for our alternative brides and those Queens looking for something different. I love alternative style especially gothic inspired gowns. This collection includes our one-off designer wedding dresses and custom made to order wedding gowns. Available in sizes to fit every bride, everyone is sure to find a dress that is both affordable and unique.
Careful thought was given by me nto the Bridal designers I have chosen for my made for you collection. It was essential that the designers became part of my story and could customise dresses to make them uniquely yours. I am not interested in designers that partake in the fast fashion industry with styles that are regularly discontinued. I wanted beautiful, timeless and affordable dresses designed by people whose values align with my own. The Commissioned for You collection are wedding dresses which are made by hand just to order. These designers enable me to offer customisable dresses and to be fully inclusive by being available to order in every size without restrictions.
We are official stockists of veils by Nieve Couture and Shane Moore Designs. Veils are made to order in all lengths and different shades to match your dress. We also carry an affordable range of tiaras, headbands and hair accessories. Book an accessory appointment with me if you would like to try them on.
Maidens & Ravens are official stockists of Richards Designs and have a wide range of beautiful dresses available to order in sizes 4-32 and pretty much every colour you would wish for! Whether you are looking for coordinating dresses for your bridesmaids, a prom dress or something for a special event, there is a dress for you! I can also show you how your chosen dress can be customised for example by adding applique, extra sparkle and even a detachable train or overlay skirt! The dresses are made to order especially for you and take around 3 months to come in. They are generally priced around £250-£500 depending on the style. Book an Occasion appointment with me if you would like to try them on.
Unsure? See the whole collection at Maidens and Ravens here!
"Be our guest; our stunning collection of one-off dresses are fully customisable, allowing us to add your personality, vision and a sprinkle of magic to create the dress of your dreams."
View Our Treasure TroveMore and more couples are making conscious decisions to be more environmentally friendly when planning their weddings. Bridalwear is one of the biggest culprits when it comes to fast fashion, not to mention the polluting effects of the production process so it is one area where you can make a difference. At Maidens & Ravens I am passionate in doing what I can to offer my brides a truly sustainable choice.
Read About My ValuesHello my Queens.
I am Elizabeth and I am the founder, owner and award winning bridal mavern at Maidens and Ravens, here in the historic city of York.
Did you know that a mavern is someone who is experienced and knowledgeable? Seemed like a fitting name for me...
Read More About MeWe have dresses for everyone!
Sample dresses and made to order by sustainable designers.
Choose your dress and make changes to suit your style
Dresses for every budget
"Feel confident and cherished every step of the way. Our warm, welcoming and inclusive boutique makes dress shopping the start of your wedding day"
Read More About the BoutiqueLooking for something you just cannot find? Then let me help you create your dream dress! Whatever you want, I want to help you achieve it!
You may like to purchase a base dress from our Treasure Trove and together we can explore ways in which it could be adapted into your perfect dress. Using my years of bridal expertise and creative imagination, I can show you how sleeves can be added or removed, necklines changed, and details altered or added to adapt your chosen dress into the look you have envisioned. This is a cost-effective way of creating a completely unique dress without the nasty price tag!
Alternatively, many of our Commissioned for You dresses by Louisa Jackson can be made in different colours and with changes to sleeves, skirt type, trains or little details to create a dress that is as unique and individual as you would like and unlike a completely bespoke dress, these new to order dresses still sit comfortably below £2,000.
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