Weddings Summer 2017 > Brides

Saja

Yoo Lee’s intimate Nolita boutique offers a breezy collection of off-white, “nontraditional,” 100 percent silk gowns, many of which are adorned with pretty satin sashes. Prices range from $950 to $3,000. (good value)

Saks Fifth Avenue

Located on the fifth floor of this Manhattan powerhouse, the bridal salon boasts swank labels such as Jenny Packham, Marchesa, and Oscar de la Renta (from $4,000). Veils, headpieces, and in-house bridal alterations are also available. By appointment only. (good value)

The Sample Room NY

With options from designers such as Jenny Packham, this shop offers a huge selection of gowns and accessory samples at up to 75 percent off retail prices. Gowns start at $500. By appointment only. (good value)

Schone Bride

Rebecca Schoneveld focuses on vintage-inspired silhouettes with a judicious use of lace and luminous silk. Fully custom gowns start at $3,000. The shop also carries unconventional dresses by independent brands ($1,500 to $5,000) committed to ethical production. By appointment only. (eco-friendly)

Selia Yang

Brides who don’t want to look fussy or overdone will like these sleek, elegant designs. Yang has her own collection but also makes dresses to order. Prices start at $3,000. (good value)

Spina Bride

An antidote to those bridal stores packed with tipsy mothers and friends of brides, Spina is housed in an all-white West Village townhouse where a curated rack of dresses waits just for you. Gowns include sheer ballerina-inspired looks by Daalarna or embroidered ’90s silhouettes by A La Robe. By appointment only.

Shopbop.com

Shopbop’s wedding boutique features dresses by big names like Badgley Mischka, Temperley London, and Marchesa Notte, in addition to smaller, local designers. Dresses are $285 to $11,950, accessories $45 to $405, shoes $58 to $1,895, and jewelry $14 to $1,695. (good value)

Shopruche.com

Husband-and-wife team Mai and Josh Olivo’s virtual shop is filled with vintage-inspired wedding gowns, bridesmaid dresses, and bridal accessories. Gowns range from $45 to $493. (good value)

Stone Fox Bride

This high-fashion-meets-bohemian atelier and showroom carries custom wedding gowns (from $10,000) and bridesmaid dresses (from $300) by Mandy Coon and others. Veils, flower crowns, and rings are also available. By appointment only, except Fridays.

The Stylish Bride

For over ten years, stylist Julie Sabatino has guided brides in their search for the perfect wedding-day look. She’ll attend fittings, shop with the bride, and offer a day-of dressing service. By appointment only.

Tulle New York

Cuban designer Antonio Gual is adept at dramatic mermaid silhouettes, unexpected embroidery, and using silk shantung as a contour. Prices start at $2,400.

Veka Bridal Couture

The proprietors stock their salon with gowns by independent contemporary American and European designers, including Rembo Styling, Palazzo, Tomomi Okubo, and Amanda Garrett. The focus is on fresh, playful designs ($1,500 to $4,000). Alterations start at $300. By appointment only.

Vera Wang Bride

The grande dame of bridalwear offers dresses (from $3,500) to fulfill every fantasy. Silhouettes include simple A-lines and voluminous, full-skirted showstoppers. The upscale boutique is also a go-to for footwear and accessories. By appointment only.

Victoria Kyriadkides Atelier

This Greek designer’s Manhattan atelier features fashion-forward styles. Brides with edgy style can choose from avant-garde, made-to-measure designs (starting at $4,000) or can create completely customized gowns (from $4,000 to $11,000). By appointment only.

Wedding Atelier

This shop carries popular designers, including Pronovias. The staff can ready an off-the-rack dress in ten days or custom-make one in ten weeks. Gowns start at $2,000. By appointment only.

From the Summer 2017 New York Wedding Guide