Looking for the perfect wedding dress but not quite sure where to start?
Then we are happy to help you with a selection of the trendiest bridal boutiques where it is definitely worth making an appointment. Finding the right dress can (and we speak from experience) be quite overwhelming, especially when you know that most boutiques require you to order at least six months before your wedding. And what the hell is a trunk show again? If you are a fan of a specific designer or brand, a trunk show will give you the chance to try on and view the entire collection, not just the selection of dresses that the boutique of this brand has purchased. Best news? Usually you also get a discount during these days!
We would like to list our personal experience with the curated collections, service and the corresponding price tag of our favorite bridal shops here:
BELGIUM
Melody Nelson - Namur
After a short road trip and a look at Namur, we arrive at the apartment and also the bridal showroom of Melody Nelson with parking in front of the door. In this slightly hidden gem you will find noteworthy brands such as Rue De Seine, Bon Bridé, A la Robe, Made With Love, Lovers Society and the gems of Annika Maria for the bride who wants something a little different. Melody Nelson has been earning her stripes for several years as a forerunner in modern and accessible brideswear and exudes elegance. At a leisurely pace and with an honest approach you can try on all your favorite dresses and choose matching accessories. Would you like photos or videos and would you like to think about your dream dress? Which can! A must in the wedding dress landscape.
Dresses start at 1600€ and go up to 6000€. The average dress will cost you between $2,500 and $3,500.
The Ivory Club - Antwerp
You will be welcomed with an Antwerp cool in this hip bridal shop in the middle of the city of Antwerp. In a large private showroom you will have plenty of time to admire the small-scale but carefully selected collection of wedding dresses, including designers such as Maria Fekih, Bon Bridé, Newhite and Ivie White. The Ivory Club is highly recommended for those who go for a sleek, minimalist and modern look. Because of their no-nonsense approach and small-scale collection, you may find the dress of your dreams without too much choice stress.
Something Something - Zurenborg
Something Something may be a bit different from the average bridal boutique, but we thought this gem was worth mentioning. You can visit their showroom in Zurenborg by appointment to try on their collection of pre-loved wedding dresses. Preloved, because these dresses have a previous owner and are either vintage, stuck in the closet forever, or only worn for a single day. Shame right? Thanks to this bridal shop you can breathe new life into a beautiful item and score points for your wallet and the environment. Because what could be more fun than scoring a designer wedding dress with an affordable price tag? Go Pauline!
Dresses can be found with a price tag between € 100 and € 2000.
Olive and Juno - Louvain
Olive and Juno is a newcomer to the wedding dress landscape and is located on the Vaartstraat in Leuven. In terms of style, you can go there for romantic and ethereal wedding dresses from designers such as Willow By, Atelier Blanche, Donatelle Godart and Rembo Styling. Their goal? Making every fitting into a small party, because choosing a wedding dress is something very special to them. Extra special: at Olive and Juno you suddenly found your hair and make-up artist!
Prices are between 1250€ and 4000€.
Mari fin bridal - Lochristi
Mari Fin bridal wants to make online wedding dress shopping more accessible. Those who prefer to try on their wedding dress in their own living room can have a selection of the dresses sent to their home. With a unique range of designers and spectacular wedding dresses (we're fans!) with a pretty affordable price tag, this bridal studio is one of our favorites. Don't forget to check out the collection of civil gowns if you are looking for a wedding dress that is different for your civil wedding.
Bridal dresses can be found here from 350€ to 2000€.
CC Bridal - Mechelen
In the bustling city of Mechelen, CC Bridal is within walking distance of the station. In a beautiful and renovated shop you can browse through an incredibly large collection of wedding dresses. Designers such as lilian West, Justin Alexander, Maggie Sottero and Bianco Eevento are available in this luxurious boutique, and the collections are predominantly romantic, fairytale and timeless. Extra fun? After your visit you can dive into the hip city of Mechelen!
Prices vary from € 500 to € 4000, on average you will spend around € 2000 to € 2500 on your wedding dress.
THE NETHERLANDS
Wild at heart - Nijmegen
Fairytale, fairytale-like and très très chique. At Wild At Heart you don't just come to find the perfect dress, but you also enjoy immersing yourself in the luxurious setting of this pinterest-worthy boutique. Wild at Heart stands for effortless chic, minimalist elegance and modern design (with a touch of romance). In this bridal boutique book one of their fitting rooms (a small ballroom) and get plenty of time to try out all your favorite dresses. The extensive dream collection of brands such as Prea James, Alexandra Grecco, Karen Willis Holmes, Bo & Luca and Luna Bea Bride make the day trip to Nijmegen more than worth it.
At Wild at Heart they are also the sweetest. The girls do everything they can to make your fitting session as comfortable as possible.
Budget 2000€ – 6500€. Prices start from € 2000, although you will pay a little more for the average dress.
Modern Romance - Hilversum
If you get in the car towards Wild At Heart, you should definitely make a stopover at Modern Romance in Hilversum: a smaller bridal boutique that has since developed into one of the big ones. In a renovated and stylish building you can look in peace between the beautiful dresses and then try on your favorite pieces one by one. This may become a one-stop-shop because with special brands such as Rime Arodaky, Chosen by Kyha, Tara Lauren, Laudae and Hera Couture, it is difficult to leave here without a wedding dress.
Prices are between 1750€ and 4900€, with most of the dresses having a price tag of between 2000€ and 3500€.
