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On WeddingWire since 2008

The Wedding Bell will be celebrating almost 80 years of business in Tacoma, Washington! Mrs. Fontana was the original owner of The Wedding Bell and owned it for 47 years before she passed. She kept newspaper clippings and photographs from every single bride during that time. Ask to see the display albums when you visit! They are a unique insight into the history of Tacoma. It is our understanding that Mrs. Fontana even attended the weddings of all her brides and helped them get dressed. We routinely have Wedding Bell brides from 40, 50, even 60 years ago come in with their daughters and grand-daughters. Such a special time.

The Wedding Bell has changed ownership four times since then and is currently owned by Ashley and Jared.

This husband and wife duo work together to provide you with an amazing experience finding the dress of your dreams. Ashley is the face of the business and helps with the brides-to-be and their party, as Jared is behind the scenes helping the business flow smoothly. Being born and raised in Tacoma, Washington herself, Ashley loved the idea of owning The Wedding Bell. With it’s roots in the heart of Tacoma, the special history of the boutique made the two fall in love with it. The pair even got their wedding attire here six years ago! Both with customer service experience, this fashion forward couple decided to go forth and take a leap of faith and acquired the business in March of 2021.

Frequently asked questions

What are your price ranges for full-priced wedding gowns?

Under $500
$500 - $999
$1,000 - $2,499
$2,500 - $3,999

What are your price ranges for full-priced suits and tuxedos?

Under $200
$200 - $499

What are your price ranges for suit and tuxedo rentals?

$200 - $299

How do you price dress alterations?

By Piece

Who do you provide services for?

Bride
Bridesmaids
Father of the Bride
Father of the Groom
Groom
Groomsmen
Mother of the Bride
Mother of the Groom
Ring Bearers

Which of the following services do you provide?

Alterations
Cleaning
Full Customization
Preservation
Sample Sales
Trunk Shows

Which of the following items do you offer?

Bridal Belts
Hair Accessories
Jewelry
Plus Size Gowns
Sample Gowns
Veils

What is the average turnaround time for a bridal gown?

Less than 6 months
6-8 months

How often do you receive new bridal gowns?

Weekly

What is your return policy?

Final Sales
4.4 out of 5 rating
201 Reviews
  • Quality of service
    4.4 out of 5 rating
  • Average response time
    4.5 out of 5 rating
  • Professionalism
    4.4 out of 5 rating
  • Value
    4.4 out of 5 rating
  • Flexibility
    4.3 out of 5 rating
87% Recommended by couples
Michelle
Michelle J. Sent on 09/26/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Bali Wedding - Thank you Wedding Bell

I found the perfect wedding dress at the Wedding Bell for my destination wedding in Bali! The seamstress Ms. Elizabeth Parks did an amazing job tailoring my dress to my body and giving me great shape! She captured my ideas and altered the dress perfectly as I had imagined! I felt so beautiful in my dress. Thank you to all the staff at the Wedding Bell in Tacoma for making me feel so beautiful on my special day.
Evelyn
Evelyn R. Sent on 03/14/2022
5 out of 5 rating

The best service ever

Great service, welcoming & fun environment, and so many beautiful dresses to choose from!! Brides/grooms, I highly recommend checking The Wedding Bell out !! Chelsea helped me throughout my experience and her service has been amazing! Tamara definitely amplified the experience and her customer service is top notch!!! The Wedding Bell gets 1000/10 in my book !! Definitely brining FH to get his suit here !
Amber
Amber D. Sent on 06/30/2023
5 out of 5 rating

The Best Experience

Where do I begin? I scheduled a private dress shopping experience with my bridal party and did they make it the most magical experience! We were greeted with drinks and treats and let me go around and look at all the dresses I could try on. Before my try on appointment, my stylist Chelsea pulled some dresses for me based on a few Pinterest dresses I had looked at and had them all ready for me. Then she continued to listen to me during my appointment and what my vision was for my dress. After trying on about 10 dresses, she took what I wanted and found me my perfect dress! Not only did they help me find my perfect dress, their in house alterations team made my dress fit me perfectly! I felt beautiful and gorgeous and it was thanks to them!
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201
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2013 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2011 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2009 Winner

Real Weddings

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Professional Network & Endorsements

2 Endorsements
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Gorgeous dresses, great selection, and very personalized service!

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I know Kim and her team at The Wedding Bell do what it takes to make sure their clients get what they want for appearal at their events. Definitely worth checking out before making a decision on where you get your dress(es)!

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