Looking for the wedding dress of your dreams? These bridal shops are here to help! Read reviews of bridal shops, and start shopping for your wedding gown at least eight months before your big day. It often takes months from the time a bridal shop orders your gown until it arrives, and don’t forget to factor alterations into your schedule!
The Plumed Serpent Bridal is a bridal boutique located in Westport, Connecticut. They take pride in how their brides feel during their shopping experience. From the warmly lit boutique to the friendly bridal consultants, the team will make you feel welcome and special. After all, The Plumed Serpent... (Wedding Dresses)
Bella’s is a bridal gown boutique located in Lubbock, Texas. This family-owned and operated bridal boutique has provided the Lubbock wedding industry with quality bridal consultation, beautiful designer gowns, and personal customer service for over 20 years. Cindy and the staff at Bella’s ensure... (Wedding Dresses Lubbock)
Colony Cleaners- gown care is a dress and attire business based in Rochester, New York. This business, owned by Steve Tucciarello, serves the Greater Rochester area as well. Back in 1998, Steve became the owner of this dry cleaning business. Steve and his team understand just how important a bride’s... (Wedding Dresses Rochester)
Angela’s Bridal provides exceptional services to brides in Albany and throughout the Upstate NY area. We are located in the heart of Downtown Albany at 126 State Street. We pride ourselves on helping our brides choose the perfect wedding dress for their special event. We are proud to carry lines... (Wedding Dresses Albany)
Elegant Bridals is a wedding dress and attire business located in Augusta, Georgia. Established 17 years ago, the staff offers attentive and personalized service along with a selection of beautiful wedding gowns and other wedding attire. You will enjoy the extensive collection of gowns and attire in... (Wedding Dresses Augusta)
We believe in romance. We opened Janene’s Bridal Boutique with the intention of providing the best possible setting for brides to select the perfect wedding gown. We are dedicated to helping you make your dream wedding a beautiful and memorable reality. Our goal is to make this important process... (Wedding Dresses Alameda)
Pure Bridal is a wedding dress boutique located in Ames, Iowa. Working with top designers, the boutique offers a collection of stylish and elegant wedding gowns. Its professional stylists help clients find the right wedding gown that complements them regardless of their body shapes and sizes.... (Wedding Dresses Ames)
Camille’s of Wilmington is a bridal salon located in Wilmington, North Carolina. They offer a full line of gowns as well as alterations. With years of experience, the professional seamstresses will ensure your bridal gown is the perfect fit. ExperienceThe founders of Camille’s, Joanne Miranda and... (Wedding Dresses Wilmington)
Connie’s Bridal Boutique is a professional bridal salon located in Wyoming, Michigan. This family-run boutique specializes in bridal gowns, bridesmaid dresses, mother of the bride gowns and tuxedos. They offer each bride a one-hour consultation, ensuring your appointment is relaxed and supportive.... (Wedding Dresses Wyoming)
Lunss Bridal Couture is an online wedding boutique in Bend, Oregon with more than nine years of experience. They have professional dress designers, tailors, and pattern makers on staff, so you can have your gown customized to your exact specifications. Lunss prides themselves in providing... (Wedding Dresses Bend)
Bridal Collections is a premier bridal boutique based in Spokane, Washington. Since 1981, Bridal Collections has been making brides dreams come true by providing a beautiful collection of wedding gowns from the finest designers in bridal fashion. From size two to 32, Bridal Collections will have the... (Wedding Dresses Spokane)
Jennifer’s is a bridal boutique located in Hockessin, Delaware. Part of the industry for 22 years, the boutique helps brides from Wilmington; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Baltimore, Maryland; and south New Jersey find the right dress. Jennifer's specializes in providing wedding dresses, veils, and... (Wedding Dresses Hockessin)
Great Lakes Wedding Gown Specialists of Holland, Michigan specializes in gown care services for wedding and other special occasion dresses. This business offers an array of services, from preservation to restoration and more. The owner lends her expertise along with the staff of Great Lakes Wedding... (Wedding Dresses Holland)
Best Cleaners is a gown cleaning, preservation, and restoration service based out of Schenectady, New York. Best Cleaners can help you breathe new life into the gowns and other treasured pieces of attire from your wedding day. Best Cleaners co-founder, Tim McCann, comes from a long line of dry... (Wedding Dresses Schenectady)
At The White Dress, we have a passion for bridal fashion. And we know that your perfect day needs a perfect dress. But we also know that the search for your gown should be just as perfect. That is why our brides love our clean and lovely store design, fabulous frocks (with fabulous prices), and... (Wedding Dresses Brighton)
The Dress Lounge Bridal & Prom Boutique is a wedding gown boutique located in Kingston, Pennsylvania. The studio specializes in formal dresses for brides, bridesmaids, flower girls, and mothers. Each client is provided with a personalized experience, with superior customer service in a relaxed... (Wedding Dresses Kingston)
Lowcountry Wedding Gown Specialists is a bridal shop located in Hanahan, South Carolina that specializes in wedding gown preservation. Whether you want to restore a vintage heirloom or preserve your special gown, they can help you take care of your memories.Services OfferedThe business has a wide... (Wedding Dresses Hanahan)
Kathryn’s Bridal is an award-winning premier bridal boutique located in the quaint town of McHenry, Illinois. Offering a curated collection of exquisite designer bridal gowns and accessories, this bridal shop is dedicated to delivering an exceptional experience for its wedding couples. Locally and... (Wedding Dresses)
Becker’s Bridal is a historic dress and attire salon in the Fowler, Michigan area. Since 1934, this bridal salon has served more than 100,000 couples and made their dreams come true for their wedding day. Dedicated and knowledgeable staff members help couples navigate the shop’s three floors and... (Wedding Dresses Fowler)
San Diego's Premier Wedding Salon Bridal and Tuxedo Galleria features the most complete collection of elegant bridal fashions and men's designer formal wear in San Diego. We are a full service salon providing many bridal party needs. We carry numerous bridesmaid gowns, flower girl dresses, and... (Wedding Dresses San Diego)
Whether you've been imagining your perfect wedding dress since you were young, or just starting your search, WeddingWire has all the tools you need to make finding your dress a total breeze! If you're just looking for inspiration or want to do a bit of browsing before setting up your first appointment, check out our wedding dresses photos page and wedding fashion ideas from our editorial team.
When it's finally time to start trying on dresses, here are a few tips and tricks to make the experience all the more enjoyable.
First, keep in mind that it's important to find your dress early. Unlike other clothing stores, wedding gowns are not typically held in stock at a specific bridal shop or boutique. Once you've found your dress, the shop or boutique will need to order it in your size or create it specifically for your measurements. This takes time. Once the dress is complete, you'll still need to have several fittings after it's arrived in the store for any other alterations. When all's said and done, the whole process takes about seven or eight months, so leave yourself around that much time to buy your dress before the wedding.
Now that you've set a date and likely booked your venue, it's time to look for dresses. Before making an appointment at a bridal shop, have an idea of what you like and don't like. Find what fabrics, silhouettes, lengths, and necklines you find most flattering. A little research may be needed, so here are wedding dress fabrics to know before you shop and the best dresses for your body type.
When it's time to for the appointment follow these 10 wedding dress shopping etiquette rules. It's important to be open and upfront with your stylist so they can help you find the perfect dress for you style, budget and figure. Keep an open mind because you could fall in love with a style of wedding gowns you never expected!
Some expert advice to remember includes: make sure the salon or boutique you are visiting is reputable. Decide what your budget is before you start shopping- this will help you set clear guidelines while at the store. When trying on wedding gowns, wear undergarments (in light colors) and shoes similar to what you will be wearing on your wedding day. It's good to bring several options if you're planning on trying on a number of differing necklines. Remember, sometimes you fall in love with the first dress you try, and other times you don't find it right away. Try to be open to all options and bring someone with you that you trust!
All in all, finding your perfect wedding dress is supposed to be a fun and fantastic experience. Don't waste time over-thinking it or stressing about pleasing too many people. Your wedding is all about you and your fiancé(e) making that very special commitment to each other. As long as you feel amazing in the wedding gown you picked, no one else's opinion really matters.
