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As the OG indie bridal shop, established in 2010, Lovely Bride redefined the wedding dress shopping experience by being the first to stock undiscovered designers who offer the freshest bridal fashion. Original designs by ingenious designers is still our M.O. today, because we think you deserve the real deal.

Lovely Bride is the most exclusive, INCLUSIVE Bride Club. We provide an uplifting and empowering wedding dress shopping experience to all brides who are seeking to buy from a company with heart. Lovely celebrates body positivity and favors designers who offer dresses in an inclusive size range. We believe in transparency, empowerment, and women supporting women. We are a community, #ourlovelies.

We know that you will find our Lovely DC location, opened in 2013 in the Georgetown neighborhood, to be a refreshing haven that always delivers a good time and the best dresses. Here are a few details about our DC location below:

-Prices Range: $2000-$5000

-Made-to-order Lead Times: 4-6 months

-Sample Sizes: 8-12 and 14-22 (select styles)

-Designer Selection: Alexandra Grecco, Rue De Seine, Made with Love, Lovers Society, Jenny Yoo, Louvienne, Sarah Seven, Theia, Vagabond, Emmy Mae, Studio Levana, Suzanne Neville

-By Appointment Only

HISTORY:

Established in 2010

We opened Lovely Bride as a haven for brides who wanted a wedding dress shopping experience that felt fun and laid-back, while showcasing the coolest indie designers that weren't so 'available'. Fashion industry veteran, Lanie List, had experience building lifestyle brands, so she set out to create that Lovely Life, with Instagram-worthy shops, a blog about wedding fashion, and a loyal following of brides and brand fans we call #ourlovelies. Word spread about the new way we were doing bridal, which brought us a lot of attention, including love from smart women around the country who wanted a Lovely in their town. So Lanie decided to franchise Lovely, since she loved the idea of helping women get into business. Today, Lovely is a collective of 18 individually-owned bridal shops, run by entrepreneurial, hardworking women who care deeply about offering a personalized and locally-focused experience. By shopping at Lovely, you shop local, independent and women-owned. Good on you!

  • Black-owned
  • Woman-owned
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Frequently asked questions

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

$2,500 - $3,999
$4,000 - $6,499

Who do you provide services for?

Bride

Which of the following services do you provide?

Appointments Only
Trunk Shows

Which of the following items do you offer?

Bridal Belts
Hair Accessories
Jewelry
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?

Seasonally

What is your return policy?

Final Sales
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Reviews of Lovely Bride

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Lovely Bride is highly recommended by multiple reviewers for their wedding dress shopping experience. The staff is described as accommodating, supportive, and kind, making the overall experience wonderful and fun. Customers appreciate the selection of stunning dresses and the assistance provided by the consultants in finding their dream dress. Despite the challenges of shopping during the pandemic, Lovely Bride is praised for going out of their way to make the experience memorable for brides.

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This AI-generated summary gives you a snapshot of the overall ratings and feedback from the reviews this vendor has received.

Lovely Bride is highly recommended by multiple reviewers for their wedding dress shopping experience. The staff is described as accommodating, supportive, and kind, making the overall experience wonderful and fun. Customers appreciate the selection of stunning dresses and the assistance provided by the consultants in finding their dream dress. Despite the challenges of shopping during the pandemic, Lovely Bride is praised for going out of their way to make the experience memorable for brides.

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Jessica T. Sent on 11/09/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Great Experience and Very Accommodating

Wonderful experience with Lovely! There was a specific dress I was interested in, but they did not have a sample in my size. The woman I worked with arranged to have it bought so that I could try it on and it ended up being the dress I purchased for my wedding. I really appreciated their accommodating me and would recommend to anyone!
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Samantha T. Sent on 08/03/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect experience

Lovely Bride not only provided the dress of my dreams but also an amazing experience. Another store made rude comments to me so I was apprehensive to continue wedding dress shopping. Lovely Bride gave me a wonderful and FUN experience. I loved getting my dream dress from this location.
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Sydney S. Sent on 01/01/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect Bridal Salon Experience All-Around!

I bought my wedding dress from Lovely Bride DC back in February and my experience was nothing short of fabulous. On my first visit, I was by myself and Tabby helped me FaceTime my mom to share in the experience. Several dresses were pulled based on my choices made online, but a couple other dresses were pulled as we went along and Tabby honed in on what I was interested in. I loved the way they help you reach a decision, and everyone in the building was so supportive and kind - even if they were not directly helping me. A wonderful experience from start to finish and of course, a beautiful dress. Thank you!

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