Toronto is one of the most busiest cities in all of Canada with our population almost reaching 6.5 million people. This means there is no shortage of hopeful brides looking for their perfect wedding dress for their special day. But where does one even start looking for a wedding dress? After the typical online scrolling of looking through wedding dress inspo, it’s time to buckle down and venture out into the never wedding dress universe.
We understand it can be overwhelming to choose the right shop, so here is a list from our team of our favorite wedding dress shops located in Toronto.
Sash + Bustle : 111 Berkeley Street
Located in Toronto’s iconic Distillery District neighbourhood, Sash + Bustle is popular bridal boutique specializes in offering an intimate dress shopping experience. Vanessa and Andrea Dineen started their business in 2014 when they combined their passion for bridal and their business and design skill set. They pride themselves in offering a “down to earth” luxury experience with dresses being curated by new and original bridal dress designers. They offer plus size dresses as any accessory to complete the final look. This shop would be an excellent pick for a bride who wants to feel like a princess trying on her perfect gown.
The Bride’s Project : 82 Rogers Road
Another affordable wedding dress shop in the Caledonia area offers brides a chance to purchase a new or already loved gown. The Bride’s Project takes pride in offering affordable dresses in order to promote sustainability and donate their profits to cancer charities. They offer a variety of name brand dresses as well as locally designed and made gowns that promote the preservation to support local artists, as well as taking care of the environment and economic barriers we face as a society. So far, The Bride’s Project has raised over $1.4 million dollars that have been donated to the fight to conquer cancer and shows how inspirational an organization can be with not only benefiting their customers, but showing their admiration for their work in donations.
Blue Ivory Bridal : 1282 St. Clair Avenue West
Blue Ivory Bridal promises to provide the experience of love, laughter, and family when shopping for the perfect dress. Sitting on the west side of town on St.Clair West, this shop offers a wide variety of dresses with a price range most brides can stand behind. Prices ranging from as low as $500 for a simple look to as high as $5000 to offer a more elegant and deluxe bridal gown. Blue Ivory offers a wholesome shopping experience with employees who will make you feel safe, accepted, and beautiful in your new found dress. They believe every bride should find their perfect dress without having to compromise.
Grace Loves Lace: Distillery District
Nestled in the heart of Toronto’s historic Distillery District, Grace Loves Lace is a modern brides destination for trendy yet classic styles. Each of their hand-crafted gowns are created from premium laces, crepes and silks; and are ethically and sustainably made. They are open seven days a week, and their expert stylists are ready to guide you through the wedding dress shopping process.
While finding the perfect wedding dress may seem like a difficult task, discovering the right bridal shop will alleviate some of those anxieties thanks to the passionate staff that help brides everyday with their special day. Whether you’re looking for the luxurious experience of feeling like the only girl in the world, or the frugal route of choosing a simple gown for the evening – there is a place for everyone to enjoy.
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