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.

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

Liliana Casabal’s light and airy bridal collection offers minimal gowns made from luxe fabrics.

Morgane Le Fay
980 Madison Avenue
(212) 879-9700

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

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

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.

Big Drop NYC
174 Spring Street
(212) 343-3200 x1

Coop & Spree
202 Elizabeth Street
(917) 475-1723

French Corner
1030 Lexington Avenue
(212) 628-3700

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

This story was published at an earlier date and has since been updated.