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Nestled on busy Coldwater Road in upper west Fort Wayne, The Bride to Be helps brides fall in love all over again! Dresses for brides, maids, moms and girls from top designers at moderate prices make The Bride to Be the place to find the dress. One visit and you'll notice the difference!

For available appointment times, please call us at 260-745-8000, or visit us at www.thebridetobeonline.com/

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Frequently asked questions

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

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

How do you price dress alterations?

By Piece

Who do you provide services for?

Bride
Bridesmaids
Flower Girls
Mother of the Bride
Mother of the Groom

Which of the following services do you provide?

Alterations
Cleaning
Preservation
Sample Sales
Trunk Shows

Which of the following items do you offer?

Bridal Belts
Garters
Hair Accessories
Jewelry
Plus Size Gowns
Sample Gowns
Shoes
Undergarments
Veils

What is the average turnaround time for a bridal gown?

6-8 months

How often do you receive new bridal gowns?

Seasonally

What is your return policy?

Final Sales

Reviews of The Bride to Be

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Kimberly Sent on 09/24/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Everything about my experience was absolutely PERFECT from the moment I walked in the door to the moment I walked out! My bridal consultant Courtney made the experience that much more over the top with her knowledge and expertise. Their dress selection has something for everyone and they are sure to keep it in your budget! I fell in love with my dress the moment I put it on my body! It was so much more than I dreamed of. The feelings and emotions I had when I walked out of the dressing room were expressed all over my face from my enormous smile to the tears that filled my eyes and ran down my cheeks! Not to mention all of my family members crying too! Courtney, the staff and my family helped me feel absolutely stunning and say "Yes to the dress" in a matter of 30 minutes! I have never felt more sure about my decision and my experience. I would highly highly recommend this bridal boutique!!!
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Katie Sent on 08/11/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Bride to Be was absolutely amazing. They had dresses that we're timeless and classic, but still right on trend. They were extremely attentive and accommodating towards me and my tastes. The staff was lovely, the store was lovely, it was all around a great experience!
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Deb Sent on 01/18/2017
5 out of 5 rating
everyone we spoke with at the bride to be was wonderful! they were attentive and helpful and really had my daughter's interests at heart. eve, brittany and kacy were phenomenal!
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Kathryn Sent on 11/21/2016
5 out of 5 rating
Awesome experience at the Bride to Be! They were helpful, patient, and organized. Would highly recommend Eve and her staff!
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User2523905 Sent on 02/01/2016
5 out of 5 rating
Erika was so helpful on both occasions I visited the store - once with my mom and aunts, and the second time when I was coming in by myself to confirm that I had, in fact, found the dress! She was able to pull styles that matched what I was looking for, and when it came down to deciding, was able to do some digging to find out that I could custom-order the train I wanted on my gown. All in all a great experience, and I can't wait to see my dress when it comes in this May!
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User2508786 Sent on 01/17/2016
5 out of 5 rating
I had "the perfect dress" in my mind and had searched various shops around the Fort Wayne area to find it. Everyone dress shop told me that the dress I had been showing them through my Pinterest page was not possible unless I wanted to spend $1,000 or more dollars and that would still involve some compromise. I went to the Bride to Be on a whim with no knowledge about it. I found a dress on their clearance rack that I liked, but didn't love (it was also a size 10 and I am a size 4). I tried it on just to see. After trying it on, I showed the consultants the dress I wanted on my Pinterest and after taking a glance at it they said that it was completely possible with the dress I had chosen off the clearance rack. Soon, the dress I liked was turned into the dress I loved from my pin. The consultants were AMAZING and were determined to make my dress everything I wanted it to be. They were awesome to work with and made the entire stress of the day go away. I highly recommend them to any future brides.
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Mallory Sent on 07/15/2015
5 out of 5 rating
I loved this store from the friendliness of the staff to the quality of the dress. I cant wait for my fiancé to see me walk down the aisle and see me in my dress!
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Alicia Sent on 07/13/2015
5 out of 5 rating
I found my dress at the bride to be. The atmosphere is beautiful and elegant and the staff was very helpful and friendly. The quality of these dresses were much nicer than ones I have tried at other places and they still had a good selection of dresses in my budget!
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Kate Sent on 06/25/2015
5 out of 5 rating
Truly enjoyed my experience at The Bride To Be. I had a private bridal appointment and loved experiencing my special bridal moment with only my bridesmaids, mother, and future mother-in-law. Staff was professional and helpful, and also made the experience fun! I found the perfect dress during my appointment and was able to apply a portion of the private appointment fee towards my gown purchase, which was a plus! All of my contact with The Bride To Be, either phone or email, has been friendly and timely. I will be recommending The Bride To Be to any future brides I know!
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User2196238 Sent on 06/24/2015
5 out of 5 rating
The Bride To Be is a fantastic bridal shop! The employees were very friendly and helpful when I was deciding on my wedding gown. Appointments for my fitting were easy to schedule and my dress turned out perfect. I would highly recommend anyone in the Ft Wayne aerea to go here when looking for their perfect dress!
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2017 Winner
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