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When looking for a dress, did you buy the one you thought you would get or did you choose something completely different? 95% of our brides say that they surprisingly chose something completely different than what they thought they wanted.
We have seen so many beautiful gowns over the years and we are fortunate to have some of the best bridal dress selections in the nation! With such a huge selection, we thought we would narrow it down some to not only our favorite but also our bride’s favorite dress shops in Virginia.
Hopefully, if you are planning your wedding and dreaming of the right gown, this post can point you in the right direction!
This list is not in any specific order and we have decided to update it every 6 months in case a new shop comes across our radar that offers stellar service and gorgeous one-of-a-kind gowns!
Studio I Do Bridals at All the Rage has the BEST selection of Bridal Gowns and Exclusive Designs for Brides-to-Be of Coastal Virginia!
See a Studio I Do Bride HERE.
From Elegance by Roya,
For more than 20 years Elegance By Roya Family owned bridal boutique has been helping brides find their dream wedding gowns and we are proud to be the exclusive Northern Virginia retailer for many of today’s leading bridal fashion designers. With our two locations, Tysons Corner and Alexandria bridal boutiques we carry wedding gowns from an array of esteemed designers, we offer styles to fit every bride’s preference. At Elegance By Roya bridal boutique you work directly with bridal fashion designers to find the perfect wedding dress that describes your style and personality.
About Roya
The owner, the Fashion Designer, Roya Hashimi, developed a unique sense for style and fashion at the early age of 16. After graduating high school, Roya studied fashion design for 7 intensive years at the Hamburg Fashion Design School in Germany. Her specialty is bridal and evening wear, and, since opening Elegance, Roya has done nothing short of astounding the wedding parties in the Washington, DC area. Roya Hashimi’s style may be described as simply Elegance.
See an Elegance by Roya bride HERE.
From Annalise Bridal,
Annalise Bridal offers a luxurious wedding gown shopping experience to each and every bride with a unique experience in which our focus is on helping her find the perfect wedding gown. We offer couture designer gowns, individual appointments and pre-appointment consultations with your stylist to ensure your appointment is tailored to your unique style and taste.
Everything in our boutique has been carefully selected to help the bride find the wedding gown that’s right for her. Including accessories to complete her bridal look. Our comfortable and charming boutique offers brides a selection of wedding gowns and accessories that are exclusive to the Richmond and Central Virginia area. We want to redefine the bridal boutique experience. Hopefully the day you choose your gown will be as memorable as the day you wear it. We are delighted to get to know each and every “Annalise Bride” and honored to be a part of your special day!
See an Annalise Bridal Bride HERE.
Hi, I’m Sharon. I’ve owned and managed Tiffanys Bridal for nearly nine years. I’m pictured here with my business partner and one of my best friends, Carolyn. Although I’ve known her too many years to count, neither of us ever imagined we would go into business together. She was one of my biggest supporters when, after 20 years of freelance wedding planning, I decided to become a consultant at Tiffany’s, and she was ready to help make it happen when I said I thought I wanted to make the boutique my own.
Since then we have worked together as a family and a team to transform Tiffanys, Richmond’s oldest bridal store,
Our families pitched in to help us move the boutique to the Ridge Shopping Center only two months after we became the new owners for Tiffanys. We love our new boutique, but most of all we love new members of our family.
See a Tiffany’s Bride HERE.
From the words of Blush,
Blush is an intimate bridal boutique in the Port Warwick Shopping Center of Newport News. We are a custom-order bridal shop that provides our brides with a large selection of gowns in a variety of styles and silhouettes. Our gowns are hand-selected each season from many of the top designers in bridal
Blush has a large assortment of veils, belts, headpieces, jewelry and more to finish your look.
Blush also provides a large collection of custom-order bridesmaids dresses. These are for those special ladies standing with you on your big day.
At Blush, we pride ourselves on providing the best in individual and personalized service in a comfortable atmosphere. Our stylists ensure that every bride has an unforgettable experience. We want her to find the dress of her dreams, all while staying true to her personal style.
See a Blush Bride HERE.
Picking your wedding gown should be a memorable experience! Let us know if you found the gown of your dreams at one of these prized locations!
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Left out the TOP wedding dress vendor in VA; it can be found in the small town of Buena Vista…it’s Beckys’. Bet you will love the personal service and fabulous wedding gowns!!
Thank you! We will definitely have to check it out!