Bridesmaid Dresses
For the most part, salons and websites that sell wedding gowns also sell flowergirl dresses. They may offer your flowergirls a discount on their dress if the bride purchased her own gown at the same store, so be sure to ask.Remember that little girls may grow quickly, so try not to order their dresses too far in advance.
Online Dress Vendors
Dress Designers' Websites
Dress Designers' Websites
Alfred Angelo: also has separates and juniorsAria
The Briar Patch: very reasonable prices
David's Bridal
Hair Comes the Bride
JCrew
Jenny Yoo
Jordan
Katina Katoo
Little Miss Princess
String of Pearl Design
Watters & Watters, WToo
Vera Wang
Many people also have great luck finding less-expensive dresses on eBay.
Reputable Online Dress Vendors
Pearl's Place: I saved over 50% on my wedding dress here. They are a real store in New Orleans and have a good reputation.
JCrew: lovely simple gowns, full exchanges and returns!
Nordstrom: simple gowns, great price
Preowned Wedding Dresses: Designer dresses at reduced prices. Dresses sold by brides, so be sure to ask for pictures of the labels, etc. to prove authenticity.
RK Bridal: will beat any price (in writing) by 5%. Most other online vendors won't give you a written quote because of this.
House of Brides
Netbride
Chrissy O Bridals
Other sites, no knowledge of reputation:
aclasstouchwedding.com
bestbridalprices.com
brennansbridal.com
BridalGown.net
bridalonlinestore.com
bridalpower.com
bridecouture.com
bridesave.com
buy4less.com
cybergown.com
ebridalsuperstore.com
gownsales.com
The Johnson Estate
lakebridals.com
modernbridalshop.com
nationalbridal.com
newthings.com
pefectbridal.com
rsvpbridal.com
sgbridal.com
If you want information about a specific site, I recommend going on The Knot Boards and searching or posting on the Dress board.
eBay?
Sure! Many brides find their dream dress for much less on eBay, but if you are buying a designer dress, at any price, always ask to see pictures of the tag and of the real dress. Disreputable sellers will post pictures of the dress on the runway or of other brides wearing it. They may have an imitation of it, or they may not even have a dress to sell!Some brides use eBay sellers to recreate their dream dress in China or seamstresses here, but make sure you realize that you will not be getting the same dress you tried on in the salon.
Always use a credit card when possible to protect yourself from fraud!
If you have any favorite links you'd like me to add, email me at weddings@shanbritedesigns.com!