BHLDN is the wedding line from Anthropologie, selling wedding dresses, bridesmaid and guest dresses, veils, accessories and pieces for the rehearsal dinner and reception. The Anthropologie wedding shop sits at the gentler end of bridal pricing, with ready-to-wear gowns you can order online rather than the long made-to-order wait of a traditional salon.
An Anthropologie wedding order goes well when the size is chosen carefully, alterations are planned early and everyone in the wedding party orders on the same timeline.
Sizing an Anthropologie BHLDN gown
Anthropologie BHLDN gowns are sized in standard numbered sizes, and each style lists its own size chart and model measurements. Measure bust, waist and hips and compare against the chart for that specific gown, not your usual street size.
Order for the largest of your three measurements. A seamstress can take a gown in far more easily than let it out, and many Anthropologie wedding gowns have little seam allowance to spare.
Read the length notes. Anthropologie usually states the length for a given height, which tells you whether you will need a hem and whether to account for shoe height.
Leave time for alterations
Almost every wedding dress needs some alteration: hem, bustle, straps or taking in the bodice. Plan on several weeks at a seamstress, with two or three fittings.
Working back from the date, order the Anthropologie gown early enough to allow delivery, a try-on window and the full alteration schedule. If a gown is on back-order, check the estimated ship date before committing.
Bring your wedding shoes and underwear to every fitting. A gown hemmed without the right heel height will not hang correctly.
Fabric, lining and colour
Anthropologie BHLDN lists fabric and lining on each product page. Lace, beading and sheer overlays photograph beautifully but need a skilled seamstress, so factor that into the alteration cost.
Wedding whites vary: ivory, champagne and blush-toned linings look very different in person. Order swatches where Anthropologie offers them, or check the colour in daylight on arrival.
Store the gown in its bag, hanging, away from direct sun until the day.
Check the care label before the wedding. Some Anthropologie BHLDN fabrics should only be steamed, never ironed, and a professional steam or press a few days before the ceremony removes creases from shipping and fittings. Ask your seamstress whether she offers this.
Coordinating bridesmaid orders
Anthropologie BHLDN bridesmaid collections come in a shared palette across several silhouettes, which lets each bridesmaid choose a cut that suits her while the colours still match.
Ask everyone to order within the same week. Dye lots can vary between production runs, so dresses ordered months apart may not match exactly.
Send each bridesmaid the Anthropologie size chart and ask her to measure rather than guess. Individual orders keep returns and payment simple.
Returns and exchanges
Anthropologie has typically accepted returns of unworn items with tags within a set window, but wedding gowns and final-sale pieces can carry different terms. Check the current Anthropologie BHLDN policy before ordering.
Try the gown on as soon as it arrives. If it needs to go back, do it before the window closes and before any alterations, since altered gowns are not returnable.
Consider ordering two sizes of the same gown if the policy allows it, and return the one that fits less well.
When Anthropologie wedding prices are lowest
Anthropologie runs periodic sales on the BHLDN range, with discontinued gowns and accessories moving to the sale section when new collections arrive. Sale gowns may be final sale, so be sure of the size.
Accessories, veils and guest dresses are also covered by broader Anthropologie promotions, which is where codes are most useful.
Rehearsal dinner and honeymoon outfits come from the main Anthropologie range, so seasonal clothing sales can cover the rest of the wedding wardrobe too.
Where the Anthropologie BHLDN savings are
On a wedding gown, the 30% code is by far the most valuable if it applies. Check at checkout, because Anthropologie codes often exclude bridal gowns or limit the discount to full-price items.
The 20% code is a solid option for bridesmaid dresses, veils and accessories. On a gown, 20% is still worth trying if the 30% code fails.
The $20 code only beats 20% on orders under $100, which suits a single accessory or hair piece. It may be single-use.
Anthropologie codes do not stack with each other. For a group order, each bridesmaid can try a code on her own basket.
Common questions
Do Anthropologie BHLDN gowns run true to size?
Sizing varies by style. Measure and use each gown's own chart, sizing up for the largest measurement.
How early should I order an Anthropologie wedding gown?
Early enough to allow shipping, a try-on window and several weeks of alterations. Check any back-order dates.
Can I return an Anthropologie BHLDN gown?
Unworn, unaltered items with tags are generally returnable within the window. Check the current terms, as sale gowns may be final.
Can bridesmaids mix styles?
Yes. Anthropologie BHLDN bridesmaid lines share colours across silhouettes; order in the same week so colours match.
| Discount | Type | Get the deal |
|---|---|---|
| 10% off | Promo code | View at Anthropologie Bhldn Weddings → |
| $20 off | Promo code | View at Anthropologie Bhldn Weddings → |
| 10% off | Promo code | View at Anthropologie Bhldn Weddings → |
| 15% off | Promo code | View at Anthropologie Bhldn Weddings → |