Here's Where Fashion Girls Are Buying Wedding Dresses in NYC
So you've set the date and booked the venue—now comes the most fun part of the wedding planning process (in our opinion): finding the perfect dress or suit to walk down the aisle in. Chances are you're overwhelmed by the sheer amount of options, especially if you're shopping in a bustling fashion center like New York City. With so many designer boutiques and department-store bridal suites out there, it can be difficult to prioritize your time (and we all know that a bride-to-be has limited time as it is).
If it's a dress you're after, we've narrowed down what we view as the essential NYC guide to shopping for your wedding gown. From classic designer names to cool up-and-coming labels, there is a choice for every stylish bride out there. Scroll through to see where to buy wedding dresses in NYC from our favorite bridal destinations in the city.
1. Vera Wang
A stop at the iconic bridal designer's Madison Avenue showroom is a must. Her exquisite gowns never fail to delight us. There's a reason she's dressed so many celebrities on their wedding days.
Vera Wang
991 Madison Avenue
(212) 628-3400
2. Morgane Le Fay
Liliana Casabal’s light and airy bridal collection offers minimal gowns made from luxe fabrics.
Morgane Le Fay
980 Madison Avenue
(212) 879-9700
3. Reem Acra
Reem Acra's breathtaking gowns are often found on the red carpet, and there's no question as to why. Just look at them.
Reem Acra
240 West 35th Street
(212) 421-3200
4. Monique Lhuillier
In this chic Upper East Side townhouse, you'll fall in love with the elegant gowns by the famed Filipino designer.
Monique Lhuillier
19 East 71st Street
(212) 683-3332
5. Stone Cold Fox
The ready-to-wear designer's bridal line has exactly what you think it would: the coolest selection of modern bohemian dresses that you might actually wear again.
174 Spring Street
(212) 343-3200 x1
202 Elizabeth Street
(917) 475-1723
1030 Lexington Avenue
(212) 628-3700
6. Bhldn
Bhldn's well-curated collection offers covetable wedding gowns, bridesmaid dresses, and accessories that we can actually afford.
Bhldn
209 West 38th Street, 7th Floor
(929) 232-3201
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This story was published at an earlier date and has since been updated by Dale Chong.
Anna is an editor on the fashion team at Who What Wear and has been at the company for over five years, having begun her career in the Los Angeles office before relocating to New York, where she's currently based. Having always been passionate about pursuing a career in fashion, she built up her experience interning at the likes of Michael Kors, A.L.C., and College Fashionista before joining the team as a post-graduate assistant editor. Anna has penned a number of interviews with Who What Wear's cover stars over the years, including A-listers Megan Fox, Issa Rae, and Emma Chamberlain. She's earned a reputation for scouting new and emerging brands from across the globe and championing them to our audience of millions. While fashion is her main wheelhouse, Anna led the launch of WWW Travels last year, a new lifestyle vertical that highlights all things travel through a fashion-person lens. She is passionate about shopping vintage, whether it be at a favorite local outpost or an on-the-road discovery, and has amassed a wardrobe full of unique finds. When she's not writing, you can find her shooting street imagery on her film camera, attempting to learn a fourth or fifth language, or planning her next trip across the globe.
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