Shopping for bridal gowns can be a pretty stressful thing.  It can get super overwhelming with a million choices, and a lot of women don't even know where to start.  There are plenty of big-box bridal stores out there, but for those of us who like to stick to smaller (and local!) shops, Buffalo is blessed to have lots of other options.

You don't have to shop at a national chain to find your perfect gown.  These small, locally owned shops offer a wide range of brands, styles, and sizes.  They even carry dresses for mom, bridesmaids, and the littlest flower girls.  It's great when you are able to have a one-stop shop for the entire bridal party.

Shopping for a gown shouldn't be a miserable thing.  Make sure you come prepared with the following things as to make your experience as enjoyable as possible:  

  • Print out or save a few dresses that you like on your phone.  It can make this process a lot easier if you know the styles that you are drawn to, and your bridal consultant will be able to take charge more easily if they know your taste.
  • Don't bring a giant entourage of people.  I know that your sister's friend's cousin's aunt would love to help you find a dress, but the more people that you bring, the more opinions are present, and the only opinion that should matter is your own.  If you feel beautiful in the dress, then it should be the one.
  • BRING SNACKS.  I'm sure we've all have had a case of the "hangry" and one of the worst times for it to hit is while you are shopping for the dress of your dreams.  Water, fruit, and granola bars are all great options to feed your hunger and stop the bridezilla from emerging.     
Now that you are fully prepared, here are a few bridal shops and some of the brands/styles that they carry.

1.  Bridals by D:  Carries Pronovias, Demetrios, Christina Wu, Casablanca Brida, and Eve of MIlady.  Also has mother of the bride and a Curvy Girl line.

2.  MACarr:  Carries Allure Bridals, Blush, Jim Hjelm, Watters, and Sophia Tolli.  Also has bridesmaid, mother of the bride and children's dresses, as well as accessories.

 

3.  Bridal Chateau:  Carries Alexa Designs, Sottero & Midgley, and Ambiance.  Specializes in wedding gowns, bridesmaid and mother of the bride dresses, as well as flower girl dresses and formal wear.

4.  Victoria's Bridal Shoppe:  Exclusively carries Eddy K, Kitty Chen, Sweetheart, and Justin Alexander.  Also has bridal party and mother of the bride dresses, as well as accessories.