About Us
Halo & Wren is an award winning Bridal Boutique started after my own Bridal Gown buying experience. H&W provides bridal gowns for the relaxed, modern Bride, as a Bride myself I struggled to find the relaxed non traditional, international designers and felt that Bridal Boutiques didn’t represent me as a modern bride.
MY STORY.
My story began with finding a gown on Pinterest, and falling in Love. I struggled to find this gown in the UK as it was only stocked in one boutique in London, I realised the gown was WAY above my budget, this lead to a two year search for the gown, I visited local boutiques but was left disappointed with the un-inspirational gowns and repetitive décor, whilst in London I found my vibe I didn’t get the ‘special’ feeling and was made to feel like just a number.
I queued from 6.30am one morning in February at a sample sale in London, I travelled to try on second hand gowns around the country, I even had a fake copy of the gown made (let’s just leave that there).
It was not the gown that started H&W, it was my journey to the gown, I have designed and created H&W based on my own experience and what was missing for me, so I know that I am giving my brides the very best and the most incredible gowns.
Our Brides
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![A black and white photo of a happy couple walking outdoors, with the woman wearing a sleeveless dress and the man in a suit jacket with a boutonniere, smiling and looking at each other.]()
Every dress I tried on was out of this world. Honestly I never thought I’d find my dress at the first shop I visited but it’s near to impossible to leave without finding the one because everything is so beautiful.
Kate - Bride
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![A bride and groom standing outdoors, dressed in wedding attire, with the bride holding a bouquet of white flowers.]()
I felt really overwhelmed from the whole idea of picking out my dress for the big day I didn’t feel rushed or pressured to purchase my dress either. The team genuinely want you to be happy with your dress and helping you make your decision.
JOJO - BRIDE
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The experience was exactly like you see in the movies – something I was disappointed not to have felt at other stores. I’ve recommended H&W to all my engaged friends – it’s the best bridal shop ever.
TALLULAH - BRIDE
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![A joyful bride and groom walking together outdoors, with the bride holding a large bouquet, wedding guests in the background, all dressed elegantly.]()
I knew before visiting Halo & Wren that not only was I going to find my dress and shoes there, but that it would be the shop to deliver the best customer service too.
FRANCESCA - BRIDE
SHOP
We don’t just have the very best gowns, we carry the the perfect bridal shoes, handmade accessories and the finest selection of veils. You can view and try our selection of shoes and accessories by making an appointment and visiting in store or you can shop online here. We also run a year round sample sale, ideal for a smaller budget or short time frame, please check the status of a sample sale gown before making an appointment if there is a particular gown you are interested in.
HOW TO GET TO US
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Use the post code HP1 3AH, the Old High Street is a one way road, there is free parking outside the shop for 60 minutes, it is not camera controlled, however it is traffic warden controlled. There are several places to park for more than an hour, drive past the shop and take the first left into a low cost carpark - this carpark does not accept cash, only card or payments through the PAYBYPHONE App. Alternatively, if you continue straight past the shop and over the mini roundabout, you will see a line of cars parked along a wall, this is all restriction free parking, alternatively if you take the first left after the mini roundabout you will see a very large free carpark called Gadebride Park, which is a 5 minute stroll through the park back to the Old High Street.
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Hemel Hempstead Station is located in Boxmoor and is on the line out of Euston, it is approximately a 24 minute journey depending on the train. Boxmoor and the station is about a 7/10 minute Uber/Taxi drive from H&W. This station is well served by buses, the store is also walkable through the main town if you have time.
The other station that is nearby is St Albans on the Kings Cross line, this is a 15/20 minute Uber/Taxi to H&W.
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Places to eat: The Old Town is well catered for with Coffee Shops including, Old Town Coffee & Cake, Coffee & Wine and Artichoke. We also have a notable South East Asian restaurant and Thai, however, close by for more brunch, bubbles, lunch and dinner we have The Marchmont Arms, which is a 5/10 minute walk straight down the road to H&W, it has free parking and a large popular garden, further down the road approximately a 5/10 minute drive is The Red Lion at Water End and a little further The Alford Arms.
Hemel Hempstead Old Town, notably is a historic area with parts dating back to Doomsday book, the High St is a popular place for filming and we are proud to be featured in several large movies and Netflix series like Ricky Gervais’s AfterLife. If you have time before or after your appointment, take a wonder, the Old Town is Hemel Hempstead jewel in the crown.
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London Luton Airport is closest airport only a twenty minute drive away, we frequently have brides fly in and out of London Luton to visit, alternatively London Heathrow is approximately 30-45 minute drive away also.