There’s no denying that one of the most important parts of your wedding day is your dress {along with marrying the love of your life, obvs}. A wedding dress is something many women have dreamed of since they were little girls. While many brides venture out to the city for their gowns — there are plenty of places in our area to say yes to the dress. Whether you are looking for a wedding dress or to style your entire bridal party, these tried and true boutiques are some best — check out our top picks for bridal boutiques in Hoboken, Jersey City, and beyond.
Susanna’s Bridal & Evening Boutique {301 Monroe Street, Hoboken}
What better way to start off our roundup than with one of our local gems, Susanna’s Bridal. With wedding dresses, {and other special event gowns for wedding parties, communions, proms, + more}, Susanna Karapetian is a master designer from Europe with over four decades of experience. While she carries a gorgeous selection of gowns, she truly specializes in custom design tailoring and bridal alterations. Customers of Susanna are especially complimentary of her attention to detail and ability to make any dress brought to her fit perfectly. Conveniently located in Hoboken, Susanna’s boutique is a staple in the community.
Ally’s Bridal & Tuxedo {138 Park Avenue, Hoboken}
Another local gem and neighborhood boutique, Ally’s Bridal comes highly recommended from The Knot, Wedding Wire, and Yelp {and our Editor-in-Chief who got alterations there!}. Walking into her boutique is like walking into a mini wedding heaven. The delicate designs make you feel like a princess from the moment you begin your journey here. Customers of hers beam about her attention to detail and say she is “AMAZING AMAZING AMAZING.” Most brides compliment how she made their experience personalized from the start and took extra special care of their precious gown. Unlike most boutiques, Ally charges a flat fee for alterations which is comforting to brides. This can help make sure both the dress and alterations fit into your budget from the start. Ally is also a crafted seamstress who can tailor your dress to fit you perfectly. She treats you like family and makes the whole experience personalized and exciting.
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La Belle Boutique of NJ {154 Danforth Avenue, Jersey City}
Family owned and operated for over four decades, La Belle serves the Jersey City area with a commitment to fashion and class. Experienced stylist help to recommend the best type of dress for the bride to be and make their experience unforgettable from start to finish. The boutique prides themselves on providing a unique selection of bridal {and evening} gowns and dresses for the whole wedding party. Featuring a collection from popular designers such as Bari Jay, W Too, Hayley Paige, and Belsoie by Jasmine, this boutique has quite a selection of gowns to choose from. With a 5-star rating on The Knot, La Belle Boutique offers dresses for every member of your party and does so with joy and excitement. Patrons of the boutique stress their excellent customer service as well as their “great selection of dresses for all types of weddings.” Whether you’re making a grand statement or looking for something low key, you can certainly find the perfect dress for you here.
Memories Bridal by Reem {535 Bergen Boulevard, Ridgefield}
Award-winning bridal boutique, Memories Bridal by Reem is a one-stop shop for all of your bridal needs. Whether you are looking for a custom designed dress have a designer in mind, this boutique can accommodate all of your needs. With popular wedding gown designers like Allure, David Tutera, Maggie Sottero + Essence of Australia {plus so many more}, the possibilities are endless. Bridesmaids dresses from top designers such as Badgley Mischka and Bill Levkoff will style your wedding party with from head to toe. They even carry a large selection of junior bridesmaids and flower girl dresses to complete your look. Recent bride, Sami Schmarak was beaming when we asked about her experience at Memories. “My bridesmaids wore a Dessy Dress that we found in the boutique. Each girl had a great experience working with Reem. She took the time to make sure the girl’s dresses fit perfectly for each of their bodies.” Complete your look with veils, headpieces, bags, jewelry, and more all sold in-store.
Rana Bridal {485 Sylvan Avenue, Englewood Cliffs}
Englewood Cliffs seems to be the hub for all things bridal and Rana has been making a name for herself for more than fifteen years. The boutique boasts popular designers like Pronovias, Casablanca, and Kitty Chen. They also have a wide variety of bridesmaid, mother of the bride, and even prom dresses. Complete your look with one of Rana’s delicate additions from veils, to jewelry, to hair accessories. HG contributor, Danielle, used Rana for her wedding gown and bridesmaids dresses and had the most incredible experience. “Rana pays such close attention to every little detail. By the time my wedding came, Rana felt like family. She made all of my wedding dreams a reality”. The boutique is open every day except Sunday and Monday.
Jaehee Bridal Atelier {66 N Van Brunt Street, Englewood}
Well-known bridal atelier {designer’s studio}, Jaehee, has one of the largest selections of wedding gowns and bridesmaids dresses in the area. With over 60 wedding gown designers to choose from, brides have everything they need at their fingertips. Jaehee, a graduate of the esteemed Parsons School of Design has over twenty years of experience her staff is just as talented. From start to finish, your experience will be personalized and unforgettable. Highly coveted designers such as Watters, Maggie Sottero, and Hayley Paige will leave your spouse speechless as you walk down the aisle in a stunning gown meant just for you. Brides rave about their wonderful experiences at Jaehee on The Knot and Wedding Wire — especially about her “fabulous selection of dresses” and her wonderful team of seamstresses.
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