Maybe you’re dreaming of a poufy princess-style ball gown, or perhaps you’d prefer a sleek modern silhouette. Whatever your bridal gown preference, you’re sure to find a wedding dress that’ll make you say “I do” at these Toronto bridal boutiques.
Brides are almost guaranteed to find THE dress among the thousands of styles on display at this west-end bridal shop. The spacious showroom carries lines from couture designers like Pronovias, Maggie Sottero, Casablanca and Essence of Australia in a variety of elegant shapes and cuts. The mid-range gowns are generally priced around $800 to $2,500 and can be altered in-house for an additional fee. Friendly sales consultants are happy to break out the bubbly when you find the dress of your dreams. The accommodating shop even lets brides snap photos of their prospective gowns (a no-no at most bridal boutiques).
This Danforth Avenue mainstay has been outfitting brides-to-be for over 70 years — in fact, the family-owned business is the oldest bridal salon in the country. The racks here are filled with an extensive selection of couture gowns. The shop also carries plus size gowns and made-in-Canada dresses from Toronto designers Paloma Bianca and Mikaella. Handcrafted gowns from the in-house Barbra Allin collection can be personalized with handmade flowers, pearls, crystals and French lace. The shop is on the smaller side so consider shopping with just one or two trusted friends rather than bringing your entire wedding party in tow.
Shy brides love this Avenue Road bridal boutique for its personalized service and spacious private fitting rooms. Brides (along with their friends and family) are able to try on dresses and meet with expert sales staff from the comfort of their own consultation rooms. Gowns range from about $1,000 to $3,500 and can be altered by the in-house seamstress for the perfect fit. Visit during a designer trunk show to check out the latest collections before they hit the racks.
The friendly owner and staff go above and beyond to ensure brides find their dream gown at this Port Credit bridal shop. Consultants are patient and enthusiastic as they work-one-on-one with clients to guide them through the various different fits, fabrics and styles available. Brides will find budget-friendly gowns as well as splurge-worthy showstoppers from a number of bridal brands including ADK Bridals, Casablanca, Alfred Angelo, Bill Levkoff and plus-sized gowns from Callista that are custom-designed for fuller figure brides. There’s also a professional seamstress in-house if you require alterations.
Looking to save some money on your big day? This affordable bridal chain with four locations across the GTA offers a number of options for brides who are on a tight budget. The clearance department features designer gowns reduced up to 80 per cent off the original price. All of the dresses from the bridal collection are also available for rent so you can save money for other wedding day costs. And the bridal bargains don’t end there; savvy shoppers can also rent all of their must-have accesses (gloves, shawl, veil, crinoline, jewelry and a tiara) for just $100.