Recommended Wedding Dress Designers

We have curated a list of the top African and international wedding dress designers whose creations have been worn by the rich and famous both recently and in the yesteryear. Along with this list, we have selected some of the finest wedding dresses available by these and many more designers, to serve as your dress-spiration.

Contact our personal shopper team to assist you with creating your dream dress for your special day, or alternatively, browse through our curated collection shop online.

Yemi Osunkoya

Nigerian-born Yemi designs under the label KOSIBAH and has created wedding and evening gowns for Nigerian and British royalty and celebrities alike.

Alexander McQueen

One of the most famous names in the fashion industry, this lable has been worn by Kate Middleton, Serena Williams, and many more of the rich and famous.

What better way to be an unforgettable bride than to wear the fabrics that speak a thousand words? In collaboration with Vlisco Fabrics, Glam Africa and designers Elie Kuame, Stylista and Toju Foyeh, a colourful collection with bold fabrics was created for Glam’s Bridal Issue.

Gbemi Okunlola

Designing under the brand name ALONUKO, Brit-Nigerian Gbemi is the youngest bespoke bridal designer in the UK.

Amsale Aberra

An Etheopian-American designer, Amsale has fast become one of the leading bridal designers in the industry.

Monique Lhuillier

Known for whimsical and fantastical designs, Monique Lhuillier has designed wedding dresses for the likes of Reese Witherspoon and Britney Spears.

Vera Wang

Ariana Grande, Gwen Stefan, Issa Rae, Chrissy Teigen and Mariah Carey are but a few celebs who have worn Vera Wang down the isle. Need we say more?

Halfpenny London

Halfpenny London is one of the fastest-growing names in the luxury wedding industry. Celebrities like Millie Mackintosh, Emilia Fox and Kate Moss have sported Halfpenny designs on their special day.

Elie Saab

This designer needs no introduction, having been one of the most loved wedding designers ever since they entered the scene. But in case you need a little extra incentive to be obsessed, Toni Garrn wore an Ellie Saab for the big day.