50 BEST INDEPENDENT WEDDING SALONS | PROMOTION 50 BEST
INDEPENDENT WEDDING SALONS | PROMOTION
AND THE TOP 50 ARE...Mid-AtlAntic
* Betsy Robinson’s This sophisticated boutique makes every bride
feel like a princess with its unstuffy service and renowned trunk
shows. 1848 Reisterstown Road Baltimore, MD (410) 484-4600
Robinsonsbridal.com Bella Rosa 3979 Deep Rock Road Richmond, VA
(804) 360-8120 Bellarosabridal.com
Bridals by Danielle 203 South 13th Street Philadelphia, PA (215)
670-9500 Phillybride.com
Exquisite Bride 107 Main Street Princeton Forrestal Village
Princeton, NJ (609) 452-7200 Exquisite-bride.com
Hannelore’s of Olde Town 106 North Lee Street Alexandria, VA
(703) 549-0387 Hannelores.com
Katherine’s Bridal Boutique 3104 Duke Street Alexandria, VA
(703) 370-8922 Katherinesbridalboutique.com
Maya Couture Bridal Salon 12 Best Square Norfolk, VA (757)
461-1690 Mayacouture.com
Rizik’s 1100 Connecticut Avenue NW Washington, DC (202) 223-4050
Riziks.com
Metro new York
*Bridal Reflections Famous for its red-carpet treatment, this
NYC salon gives every bride a beautiful vision of what she’ll look
like on her wedding day. 260 Fifth Avenue New York, NY (212)
764-3040 Bridalreflections.com
Gabriella New York 400 West 14th Street, Ste. 2A New York, NY
(212) 206-1915 Gabriellanewyork.com
Kleinfeld Manhattan 110 West 20th Street New York, NY (646)
633-4300 Kleinfeldbridal.com
La Belle Boutique 154 Danforth Avenue Jersey City, NJ (201)
434-4143 Labelleboutique.com
Mark Ingram Bridal Atelier 110 East 55th Street, 8th Floor New
York, NY (212) 319-6778 Bridalatelier.com
Paradise Bridals 44 West Main Street Patchogue, NY (631)
654-5020 Paradisebridals.com
Wedding Atelier 103 Fifth Avenue New York, NY (646) 638-3263
Weddingatelier.com
Midwest
*Mestads “Approachable couture” is how this Rochester salon
describes itself. Add friendly service and ample elbow room to the
mix, and you have an exquisite experience. 1171 Sixth Street NW
Rochester, MN (507) 289-2444 Mestads.comArena Bridal 52095 Van Dyke
Avenue Shelby Township, MI (586) 323-4482 Arenabridal.com
Bridal and Formal 300 West Benson Cincinnati, OH (513) 821-6622
Bridalandformalinc.com
Eva’s Bridals of Chicago 3339 North Harlem Avenue Chicago, IL
(773) 777-3311 Evasbridalsofchicago.com
GI•GI of Mequon 1550 West Mequon Road Mequon, WI (262) 241-1123
Gigiofmequon.com
Matina’s Bridal 28601 Chagrin Boulevard Beachwood, OH (216)
464-1288 Matinasbridal.com
Piera’s Bridal 46509 Hayes Road Shelby Township, MI (586)
566-7800 Pierasbridal.com
Ultimate Bride 106 East Oak Street Chicago, IL (312) 337-6300
Ultimatebride.com
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*Madeleine’s Daughter The thank-you notes lining the offices
speak volumes about the stellar service offered at this beautiful
boutique. 775 Lafayette Road, Ste. 3 Portsmouth, NH (603) 431-5454
Madeleinesdaughter.com
Country Weddings Bridal Boutique 20 Station Street Hingham, MA
(781) 749-5774 Southshorebridal.com
La Reine 20–22 High Street Waltham, MA (781) 899-0348
Lareinebride.com
Mariella Creations 2192 Silas Deane Highway Rocky Hill, CT (860)
529-8558 Mariellacreations.com
New York Lace 89 Main Street Taunton, MA (508) 824-6900
Nylace.com
Susan Deborah Bridal 1855 Monroe Avenue Brighton Commons
Rochester, NY (585) 442-7557 Susandeborahbridal.com
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*Bridals by Lori Think mom-and-pop shop but on a large scale.
This quaint yet modern Atlanta boutique has over 1,000 dresses and
a webcam so you can share the lovely experience. 6021 Sandy Springs
Circle Atlanta, GA (404) 252-8767 Bridalsbylori.com
Anjolique Bridal 16710 Birkdale Commons Pkwy. Huntersville, NC
(704) 892-6450 Anjolique-bridal.com
Boca Raton Bridal 3591 North Federal Highway Boca Raton, FL
(561) 447-6541 Bocaratonbridal.com
The Bridal Path 4465 I-55 North, Ste. 104 Jackson, MS (601)
982-8267 Bridalpathinc.com
The Collection 301 North Park Avenue Winter Park, FL (407)
740-6003 Thecollectionbridal.com
J. Andrew’s 308-A Willow Bend Road Peachtree City, GA (770)
487-5680 Jandrewsbridal.com
J. Del Olmo Bridal 322 Miracle Mile Coral Gables, FL (305)
448-3599 Jdelolmobridal.com
Pearl’s Place 3114 Severn Avenue Metairie, LA (504) 885-9213
Pearlsplace.com
southwest
*Weddings by Debbie This boutique boasts exceptional, one-on-one
service throughout the entire process. Mural ceilings and
custom-carved columns add grandeur to the experience. 20235 Katy
Freeway, Ste. B Katy, TX (281) 698-8160 Weddingsbydebbie.comThe
Bridal Collection 8101 East Belleview Avenue, Ste. G Denver, CO
(720) 493-9454 Coloradobridalcollection.com
Destiny’s Bride 6166 North Scottsdale Road, Ste. 609 Scottsdale,
AZ (480) 368-8868 Destinysbride.com
Serendipity Bridal 2438 West Anderson Lane, Ste. D4 Austin, TX
(512) 374-9492 Serendipitybridal.com
Sposa Mia Bridal 912 North 10th Street McAllen, TX (956)
683-8740 Sposamia.com
StarDust Celebrations 6464 West Plano Parkway Plano, TX (972)
781-1619 Stardustcelebrations.com
west
*Mon Amie Bridal Salon With over 4,000 gowns, this “boutique
within a boutique” combines a grand store experience with the
service of a smaller salon. 355 Bristol Street Costa Mesa, CA (714)
546-5700 Monamie.com
Bridal Galleria 3 Embarcadero Ctr., Lobby Level San Francisco,
CA (415) 362-2277 Bridalgalleria.com
Mary Me Bridal 2922 East Chapman Avenue Orange, CA (714)
744-1655 Marymebridal.com
MaryLinn’s Bridal 1315 State Street Santa Barbara, CA (805)
892-4000 Marylinn.com
New Things West 19640 Stevens Creek Blvd. Cupertino, CA (408)
517-5700 Newthings.com
Panache Beverly Hills 9740 Wilshire Blvd. Beverly Hills, CA
(310) 860-9221 Panachebridalbeverlyhills.com
Renée Strauss 8692 Wilshire Blvd. Beverly Hills, CA (310)
657-1700 Reneestrauss.com
“ My bridal consultant became my friend. I even invited her to
my wedding!” — Northeast bride
“ My salon had such an incredible selection of gowns, from
couture to classic.” — Southeast bride
“ The consultant took special care to really work with me—and my
budget.” — Midwest bride
“ The salon I chose had impeccable one-on-one service and a
charming ambience that made me feel right at home.” — Mid-Atlantic
bride
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PROMOTION
Know Before You Go Cut out this need-to-know list and take it
with you to your salon appointments.
Perfect timing You want to start looking for dresses around 9 to
12 months before your wedding day.
be PrePared Go through bridal magazines and websites, and bring
examples of dresses you covet with you to show your consultant.
Posse, Please Invite a friend, your mom, or maid of honor—but
keep your crew small and finely focused.
shoP smart Start by telling the consultant your budget so she
can show you gowns within your range.
dish details The wedding’s location, time of day, and time of
year are key to helping your consultant recommend appropriate
styles.
straPs & heels Bring a strapless bra and shoes with a
heel-height simi-lar to what you’ll wear down the aisle.
be oPen Try what the consultant suggests. An expert can really
show you what will look best on your body.
Photo etiquette Always ask before you snap pics of gowns. Many
salons are protective of designs.
picK a perK, anY perKWhen it comes to boutique chic, one way is
never the right way.
See what brides from all corners of the country deem most
important in their dress search.
On the West coast, ambiance means
everything.
The midWest wants a gorgeous gown at a great Price.
southWesterners love a good value
and a relaxed store. mid-atlantic cares about one-on-one
customer service.
It’s no surprise metro neW York goes for stYle.
In the northeast, knoWledgeable stYlists are key.
The southeast likes a big, hearty
selection.
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