Smart shoppers in the Southland know where to go for wedding and formal gowns. Why pay more when you can get designer dresses below retail prices? Wedding and prom gowns are up for grabs at some of the county’s best fashion centers. In most shops, you may buy off the rack or order online.
1. David’s Bridal
7621 Carson Street, Long Beach Town Center, Long Beach, Ca 90808(562) 377-5755
(562)377-5755
Hours: Mon- Fri: 11:00 to 9:00pm, Sat: 10:00 to 7:00pm, Sun: 12 to 6:00pm
www.davidsbridal.com
David’s Bridal carries many designer labels such as Oleg Cassini, Galina, Galina Signature and a special collection of colored accented gowns. In addition, they carry all wedding supply needs including invitations, honeymoon planning, registry, wedding cakes, party favors, flowers and wedding rings. Prices are moderate with most dresses under $500, and there are additional ways to save money by financing with no interest or payment for 12 months, and you may also click on David’s Outlet for exceptional savings.
For the groom, David’s Bridal will coordinate his tuxedo to match the bride, and the groom’s attire is free with the rental of four tuxedos.
Two other Los Angeles locations for David’s Bridal are 810 East Imperial Highway, Imperial Plaza, Brea, Ca 92821, telephone: (714) 990-4318. And 20140 Hawthorne Blvd, Best Plaza, Torrance, Ca 90503, telephone:(310)370-6499.
2. Wholesale Wedding Gowns, located at 16742 Stagg Street, Van Nuys, Ca 91406
Telephone: (818) 442-9888
Hours: Appointments Preferred
www.wholesaleweddinggowns.com
Wholesale Wedding Gowns offers a money back guarantee on all their dresses and you may purchase off the rack or online. The website pictures over 100 styles and price ranges, with the median price about $399. For additional savings, click on “Special Sale Gowns” for dresses starting at just $99. Plus size gowns are offered in many styles and labels in the range of $399 to $599
Lower cost items are found in the “Masterpiece Collection” with bargains starting at $199. For a unique and individual flair, try the “Western Movies” section for a one of a kind look. In addition, Wholesale Wedding Gowns offers couture dresses ranging from $2000 to $5000
3. The Ivory Suite, located at 803 Meridian Ave, South Pasadena, Ca 91030
Telephone: (626) 799-2991
Hours: Appointments Preferred
www.theivorysuite.com
Apointments are a must as The Ivory Suite would like to dedicate one and a half hours of private, individual attention to it’s guests. The shop offers fine, high-end bridal gowns, but provides an opportunity to save money by attending their Trunk show on weekends. When purchasing a gown from the show, take $100 off the dress, and an additional $100 will be reduced from a wedding photography package. Registration for the Trunk Shows is done on the Ivory Suite website where they will notify you of upcoming shows.
This store also provides everything needed to compliment your wedding gown with an ensemble of matching veils, headpieces, jewelry and purses. The prices for their Birnbaum and Bullock, Lea-ann Belter and Carmela Sutera range from $2000 to $5000.
4. Tom’s Bridal, located at 3176 East La Palma Ave, Anaheim, Ca 92806
Telephone: (714) 632-1900
Hours: Appointments Preferred
www.tomsbridal.com
Tom’s Bridal guarantees low prices on their vast assortment of wedding gowns. They carry many of the top designers, but also feature Robin Jillian, the number one wedding dress designer in Europe. This Jillian collection debuted in the United States in 2008, and only a handfull of retailers have it. The store’s collection are bought from boutiques rather than department stores, so expect something wonderfully original here.
This store carries a wide selection of maternity dresses and plus sizes, as well as specialy gowns from the beach, sheath and informal lines. Prices range from $399 to $999, and moderately priced courture gowns are $2000. Tom’s stocks gown sizes from a 2 to a 30.
Tom’s Bridal will also provide you with a wedding dress preservation service to keep your gown in mint condition. The postage is paid to and from The Wedding Gown Preservation Company, who will ship your dress back to you in their beautiful Preservation Chest. Walkins are welcome, but appointments are preferred.
5. One Night Affair, located at 1726 South Sepulveda Blvd, Los Angeles, Ca 90025
Telephone: (310) 474-7808
www.onenightaffair.com
One Night affair was written up by Los Angeles Magazine as “The best place to look like a million bucks without spending it. This showroom has thousands of wedding dresses and promises huge discounts. Items are both new and used, and you may also purchase celebrity-worn gowns at a savings. Rental dresses are available on signature gowns starting at $100, and sizes in stock range from 4 to 30.
One Night Affair carries dozens of top names such as Vera Wang, Versace, Bill Blass, Cassandra Stone, Scassi, Tiffany, Valenta, Max Chaquel and more. They also sell a large line of bridal lingerie, linens, and you may wish to enquire about their used wedding dresses for drastically reduced prices.
