So I'm trying to figure out the best place to look for a wedding dress and I'm a little overwhelmed about all the options! I'm looking for a simple, but elegant bohemian style dress. I also would like to stay in the 1500-2000 dollar price range. Any thoughts? I'm willing to go to the city or anywhere in the tristate area.
An added plus would be if they sold bridesmaids dresses too :)
Thanks so much!
ilovephotobooths
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Where to buy/find a wedding dress??
I highly recommend Max Bridal in Mineola. It's a smaller shop but they have a good selection of dresses, as well as bridesmaid dresses. They only take one appointment at a time. I loved working with them. My BM's got 10% off since I purchased my gown there.
kaylu
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Rk bridal , glamour closet , and surprisingly kleinfeld had some affordable dresses aswell
BourneMansionBride
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Klienfelds! Don't let the hype scare you they have huge selection and will work with your budget.
ncepeda990
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I loved Paisley Bridal and Blossom Brides!
Kristy1226
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I went to RKbridal. They were awesome and they have dresses to meet any budget!
emgitt
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I found my dress (which is in that price range) at Estelle's Dressy Dresses in Farmingdale. They don't seem like the classiest store, but they specialize in dresses at that budget so had a much wider selection than a lot of the stuffier bridal shops I went to where my price range was at the lower end of what they offered. You don't have to make an appointment, every time I've gone they've had an attendant available to help me. I also found that the attendants listened a lot better than some of the higher priced stores. I went to at least half a dozen bridal shops and didn't find anything because the attendants either didn't get what I was looking for (even when I got really specific) or they were just kind of snooty. Estelle's totally got it and I absolutely adore the dress I found there.
jennasalnyc
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I know two people that have used Etsy for the dress...lol.
jenngetsmarried
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BHLDN has some really great boho vintage style dresses. They are a division of Anthropologie and also has bridesmaids dresses. Their look is so whimsy and beautiful. RK bridal also has a huge selection.
delena76
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I went to Demetrios by Macy's and got my gown for 20% off (after all said and done spent about $2k).
Also check out Bridal Reflections. They have 3 locations in Carle Place, Massapequa and Manhattan with different price ranges.
Elizabethf
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Lovely Bride looks like they have amazing dresses, definitely some boho ones. I didn't get my dress from there because the avg price is about $3000. I got mine from Village Bridal in Babylon and loved working with them!
lnd1234
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Princess bridals is where I got mine.. Very reasonable
Lunana
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My experience with Glamlora was deeply disappointing, not because of the dress itself, but because of how I was treated during the fitting and final alterations.
During my appointment, staff members were whispering to each other, which made me extremely uncomfortable as a plus-size bride. The atmosphere felt unprofessional and insensitive, and it left the impression that I was being judged rather than supported.
Unfortunately, the final result reflected that experience. The dress had been taken in far too much, resulting in a fit that was excessively tight and very unflattering. Instead of feeling confident and beautiful on such an important occasion, I felt embarrassed and distressed.
Every bride deserves to feel respected, supported, and confident — regardless of size. Sadly, that was not my experience here. I hope Glamlora takes this feedback seriously and places greater emphasis on professionalism, respect, and proper fitting practices so future brides do not go through the same experience.
