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  • 2022
  • 2017
  • 2016
  • 2015

Weddings by Design

Alterations
Trunk Shows
Rentals
Preservation
Danielle
Heather
Nikki
Ashley
Sarah

Recommended by 94% of couples

About this vendor

A premier bridal boutique located in Des Moines, Iowa, Weddings By Design and The Tux Shop has professional consultants who are committed to helping couples create their life-long memories. Their beautiful store and unparalleled service caters to your entire bridal party, including the bride and groom, bridesmaids and groomsmen, father and mother of the bride/groom,flower girls and ring bearers. With new inventory each season, Weddings By Design and The Tux Shop offers a large selection of gowns, complete with everything you will need for your special day, such as veils and jewelry, invitations, bridesmaid dresses and accessories, and tuxes.

Services Offered
The full-service boutique provides you with an elegant and comforting ambiance, exceeding expectations and working with you to bring you the best quality service, designers, and results. The staff is committed to making your special day unforgettable through a variety of helpful services. Through appointment-only, you can choose to purchase or rent your gown and visit sample sales and trunk shows to help you select your attire. Moreover, they also work with you on alterations and cleaning and preservation of your gown, if necessary.

Products Offered
There are a variety of dress and attire items for you to browse. Gown collections range from bridal to formal and plus-size, while you can also rent tuxedos and browse a selection of tuxedos for purchase. Accessories include undergarments, shoes, and garters. Other dress and attire items include:

  • Bridal belts
  • Garters
  • Hair accessories
  • Jewelry
  • Sample gowns
  • Veils

Features

Woman-owned

Links

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Weddings with this vendor

Spencer & Tara's wedding
Spencer & Tara
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FAQ

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

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

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?

Under $100
$100 - $199

How do you price dress alterations?

By Piece

Who do you provide services for?

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

Which of the following services do you provide?

Alterations
Appointments Only
Cleaning
Preservation
Rentals
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?

9-11 months

How often do you receive new bridal gowns?

Seasonally

What is your return policy?

Final Sales

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Reviews of Weddings by Design

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Paige Sent on 07/26/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Best Salon!

Going to Weddings By Design to find my wedding dress was the best decision I could have made! Jan was my consultant and she was AMAZING! I went in with an idea of what I wanted and she helped pick dresses that fit that idea, as well as some to give different styles a try. Jan was never pushy, even when encouraging me to try on different styles than I thought I would like. She made the experience so fun and I felt no pressure and at ease the whole time. She reminded me that if I didn’t like something, I could just take it off. Jan encouraged me to try on a dress that was beautiful and that’s the one I ended up choosing! I would recommend Weddings By Design to anyone who is looking for a fun, no pressure, and amazing experience when finding their dream dress!
Danielle
Danielle Sent on 06/17/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful Experience!

I worked with Jan at the West Des Moines location and I was so impressed with my appointment. Jan was professional and offered good advice and feedback based on what I did and didn’t like about the dresses I tried on. She quickly figured out my style and interests and was able to supply other dresses for me to try on. While I didn’t find *the* dress for me, I was very impressed with my appointment and would definitely recommend this store for all brides-to-be!
N
Natalie Sent on 01/02/2023
5 out of 5 rating

So great left feeling accomplished! So happy!

Melissa was so great helping me find the perfect dress, she was patient,understanding,and made me feel comfortable! I would definitely definitely recommend her!
M
Michele Sent on 09/09/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Vendor Yes/Alterations No

My daughter picked out her dress on the first visit to this shop. They have many beautiful dresses to choose from and the staff was excellent. There were no issues with ordering her dress in the correct size and it arrived as promised. This shop has no in-house alterations; however, they have someone they recommend, so we decided to have her do the alterations. This experience did not go as well. We made two trips to the shop to pick up the finished dress and it was not ready. On wedding day when it came time to bustle the dress, the instruction sheet she gave us did not correlate to the dress at all. We had to bustle the dress with safety pins. The alterations were expensive, and we do not feel we got what we paid for. Due to time constraints in picking up the dress (last business day before wedding) and it already having been pressed, we did not actually bustle the dress in the shop. Definitely do this! Overall, recommend this shop but advise to seek out alterations elsewhere.
K
Kate Sent on 07/15/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful Shop and Experience!

Weddings by Design was incredibly helpful as I searched for my wedding gown. Jan was wonderful as I looked for the right gown to say yes to. They were flexible as I debated between two gowns as well as allowed me to wait for a last minute party addition that I needed there to say yes! I would highly recommend them to anyone!
Heather
Heather Sent on 11/05/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect experience

Lovely experience, very helpful and nice.
Nikki
Nikki Sent on 09/20/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful experience!

I had a wonderful experience at Weddings by Design! The staff was so great to allow me to bring in the amount of family members I had and it made it that much more special. Along with their patience for a few little ones that tagged along. Jan was great with helping me stay in my budget and helping me find gowns that met the style I was looking for!
Ashley
Ashley Sent on 07/17/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Best wedding dress store in DSM area!

Weddings by Design was just the right place for me to find my wedding dress and veil, in addition to the bridesmaid dresses and the men’s suits. All of the staff here are helpful and kind. They were always willing to answer any of my questions whenever I called. It was convenient that I could store my dress here until the wedding day and have them steam my dress right before the wedding day. They also steamed all of the bridesmaid dresses for us and ensured that the guys had the right sizes and everything for their suits. I would definitely recommend Weddings by Design for any bride looking for her perfect wedding dress and help with any other wedding attire needs!
Sarah
Sarah Sent on 04/27/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful and professional

Highly recommend this salon to everyone. In advance of my appointment, they took my pinterest board and pre-pulled dresses that matched my inspirations. Then they had me walk the store for others. Clean and updated the salon helped me find my perfect "yes" dress!
S
Summer Sent on 12/05/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful experience!

My dress shopping experience was different from most, because I had actually won my dress in a contest! I was scheduled to meet with Weddings by Design by the contest organizer to pick my Maggie Sottero gown. My experience with them was incredible. Though they were not earning a commission on my dress, they worked tirelessly to make sure that I found "the one", and six months out from my wedding (two years after making the purchase), I am still obsessed with my dress. Would highly recommend working with this team to find your dream dress, too!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2022 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2017 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2015 Winner
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