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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
  • Woman-owned

Frequently asked questions

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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Any other questions?

Reviews of Weddings by Design

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4.7 out of 5 rating
4.7 out of 5 rating
72 Reviews
94% recommend it
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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 G. 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!
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Kate C. 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!
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