Shannon says weight loss jabs are causing a ‘growing issue’ for her industry (Picture: Dotty Bridal)

Saying yes to the dress can be a magical moment for a bride-to-be – but it can also come with a hefty price tag.

According to the 2025 Wedding Report by BrideBook , the average price of a wedding dress in the UK is currently £1,500, although some will pay tens or even hundreds of thousands for bespoke and couture creations.

And some brides are now forking out thousands on top of this for a last-minute replacement dress, after taking injectable medications for weight loss, like Ozempic and Mounjaro .

This is according to bridal store owner Shannon Martin, who claims the rise of weight loss jabs is causing a ‘growing issue’ for the wedding dress industry.

Shannon, who owns D

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