9 Must-Visit Bridal Shops in Orlando

Shopping for your dream wedding dress should be a special experience when planning your big day. For Central Florida residents (and beyond), there are plenty of Orlando bridal shops that help make it exactly that. Whether you're hoping to find a more budget-friendly dress option for less than $1,000 or working with a budget of a few thousand dollars, there's something for every bride. In fact, there are so many bridal shops in the Orlando area that it can feel overwhelming to pick just a few to make appointments at.

When narrowing down the bridal shops you want to check out, it's always helpful to know what to look for. You'll want to make sure they have gowns in your price range and that they carry designers or styles that you like. You can also look for extras – some Orlando bridal shops offer fun VIP experience appointments that make dress shopping feel more special, while others sell everything you need for your wedding, from invitations to tuxedos. We've put together a list of the best bridal shops in Orlando to help narrow down your options, but The Knot Vendor Marketplace offers even more insight into finding bridal shops near you.

The Dressing Room

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Located in Celebration, The Dressing Room features a wide range of styles and designers, and there's truly something for almost every bride. Their VIP bridal appointments give you and your closest friends and family members two hours to browse through wedding gowns with a personal stylist, and while you're there, you'll get refreshments and even a swag bag. Prices start at $600 for sample, off-the-rack gowns, and can range between $1,000 and $3,000. Sample sizes to try on go up to size 30, so they are pretty inclusive in terms of sizing. They sell brands like Essense of Australia, Maggie Sottero, Rebecca Ingram and Justin Alexander, as well as so many others. Plus, it's located only a few minutes from Disney World, so you can always make it part of a trip.

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Review Spotlight: "I had a wonderful time shopping for my wedding dress at The Dressing Room. The consultants were friendly and helpful and really listened to what I wanted in a dress. I ended up finding my perfect dress here and they were even so kind as to give a small discount to keep it at my requested budget! Overall a great experience and I would recommend The Dressing Room to any future bride." —Brittany G., The Knot Vendor Marketplace

Aurora Bridal

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Aurora Bridal can basically be like a one-stop-shop for everything you need for your wedding day: they sell wedding gowns, flower girl dresses, bridesmaid dresses, mother-of-the-bride dresses and rentals and sales of men's tuxedos and suits. There are also bridal accessories and even invitations to look at. With over 400 wedding dresses in stock, there's plenty to try on, from designers like Allure, Wilderly Bride and Sottero & Midgley. They also have a wide range of plus-size dresses to choose from as well. Prices range between $800 and $3,000, with the average price being about $1,500.

Review Spotlight: "Aurora Bridal is the best place to find your dream dress! The whole staff is kind and knowledgeable about the wedding industry. They ensured my guests were comfortable while I tried on dresses. After a few tries, Cami helped seal the deal by adding bridal touches. She knew exactly what would look good on me and made sure I was comfortable every step of the way!" —Karley M., The Knot Vendor Marketplace

Solutions Bridal Designer House

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Solutions Bridal offers a luxe bridal shopping experience for brides and their friends. With prices ranging between $2,000 and $13,000, you can definitely expect to spend a little more, but if that works for your budget, then this is a great choice. They also offer shorter wedding dresses for a more casual ceremony or even an after-party look, and they have sample sizes up to size 28. One way that they make the shopping experience more special is by offering a Dress Reveal party once you choose your dream dress – you can bring in your closest friends and family members to see what you picked. You can shop accessories too, like veils, jewelry, hairpieces, robes and garters. Wedding dress brands include a lot of unique options, like Tara Latour Signature, Alyne, Rivini and Netta Benshabu.

Review Spotlight: "If you are looking for a truly thoughtful gown shopping experience, look no further than Solutions Bridal. My stylist, Aerielle, was in touch with me right from the beginning to understand my vision for my wedding. I shared my Pinterest board with her and she selected gowns in my budget that fit my style perfectly. She was a pleasure to work with, and because of her attention to detail I found the perfect dress. Could not be happier." —Emily W., The Knot Vendor Marketplace

Something New Bridal Boutique

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The owner of Something New Bridal Boutique travels the world to curate a unique and extra special collection of the latest wedding dresses for brides to try on. Designers include Isabella Talya, Eve of Milady, Eddy K. Milano, Pronovias and Chic Nostalgia, among others. The gowns are different from what you see in a lot of bridal shops, so if you're looking for something unique, this is the perfect place to go. They also sell an array of accessories, like hair accessories, veils, tiaras, sashes and more.

Review Spotlight: "I had such an amazing, emotional and magical experience at Something New Bridal Boutique! The moment I walked in the door I was greeted by smiling faces, excited to help my dress shopping! I showed Emma 1 video of two dresses I loved, and she absolutely nailed it with choices! They were very patient with me and my mothers.... I found my dream dress and cried. Highly recommend it! 110%!" —Hailey N., The Knot Vendor Marketplace

Bridal Gallery

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At Bridal Gallery, you'll find a curated selection of gowns and designers from all over the world, making the options a little bit more unique. The shop strives to make the experience special for everyone. While you can make a regular appointment to try on dresses, they also offer a paid VIP experience that allows you to come with guests after the shop has closed and try on gowns with a stylist while having champagne and hors d'oeuvres. And unlike many other bridal shops, they offer customization, hand rhinestone and beading, and on-site alterations to make it easy to find or create your perfect dress. With designers like Kitty Chen, Justin Alexander, Lillian West and Abella, there are familiar options and more stand-out ones as well. Prices start at $1,000.

Review Spotlight: "So happy with my dress! We went to several salons and ended up staying at Bridal Gallery Orlando. The team was helpful, professional and truly made the experience great! Alterations were a little more than expected but ended up being absolutely perfect and worth it. Would highly recommend." —Paige A., The Knot Vendor Marketplace

Carolyn Allen's Bridals and Tuxedos

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A popular family-owned business, Carolyn Allen's Bridals and Tuxedos is an Orlando bridal shop that can make wedding prep a little bit easier. You can find pretty much anything you need there: wedding gowns, bridesmaid dresses, mother-of-the-bride dresses, tuxedos, accessories and more. They offer expert alterations in-house and cleaning and preservation after the wedding as well. One of their most notable services is what they call Fairytale Weddings, which consists of on-site services at your venue or hotel, including steaming and garment delivery and tuxedo fittings. Designers include Kenneth Winston, Sophia Tolli Australia and Enchanting by Mon Cheri Bridals.

Review Spotlight: "The best wedding dress and tux shop you could ask for! This family has been in the business a long time and they are the most talented, sweetest people to work with! Sue, basically customized my whole top portion of my dress, as well as made many alterations due to my changing body. My groom and groomsmen all got their tuxes from here as well which made things so easy! I can't praise them enough! 10/10 highly recommend!" —Jamie S., The Knot Vendor Marketplace

Sorelle Vita Couture

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If you really want your wedding dress to be one-of-a-kind, then you need to go for something customized. Sorelle Vita Couture can make that happen. This designer house in central Florida specializes in custom wedding dresses and veils, meaning an appointment there isn't like an appointment at your usual bridal shop. Instead of just searching for a gown as is, you'll be trying on the gowns they have, then working with someone to tweak it and change it into exactly what you want. If you have a very specific vision and you're having a hard time finding a dress that embodies that, then this is the spot for you.

Review Spotlight: "Sorelle Vita and Jackie made my wedding dreams come true! I walked into the shop not having a clue about what kind of wedding dress I wanted but luckily they had a ton of dresses for me to try on for inspiration. By the third dress, I had found the one. With a few tweaks and customizations, I had the perfect dress. Once I had the dress, I needed a veil. I explained my vision and tried on a few that they had at the shop. And with that, Jackie hand made my veil to perfection! I couldn't have asked for a better or more seamless experience at Sorelle Vita. Thank you Jackie and team!" —Frances R., The Knot Vendor Marketplace

One & Only Bridal

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Bridal shops carry hundreds of gowns, and realistically, you just can't look through all of them during a one-hour appointment. One & Only Bridal offers something unique: after booking an appointment, you can view their exclusive online lookbook that features all of their dresses, and you can favorite the options you love so that a selection will be presented to you to try on when you get there. They also offer a few different unique appointment types. Bridal styling allows you to shop with champagne in a private suite, private styling gets you full access to the shop on your own, exclusive styling allows you to shop when the store is closed to the public, and accessories styling is just for the finishing touches. Designers include Martina Liana, Stella York, Essense of Australia and Watters, and prices range from $1,000 to $9,000.

Review Spotlight: "This was the best bridal boutique experience I had, and I went to A LOT of boutiques. They had a very unique selection of dresses and the stylists were amazing! I worked with Peyton who was very attentive, listened to my likes and dislikes, and ended up finding my dream dress that I don't think I would have found without her help and encouragement!" —Jennifer H., The Knot Vendor Marketplace

Calvet Couture

Located in Winter Park Village, Calvet Couture offers an array of different designers and looks in a stylish shop. You'll find gowns by Vagabond, Eva Lendel, Vera Wang, Jenny Yoo and more, and prices can range from $1,000 to $10,000, so there are a lot of selections for most budgets. The owner of the boutique even made their own bridal line called Penelope & Lex, which is also sold there and offers some unique options. You can also find little white dresses (perfect for after-parties or other wedding events), accessories and sample gowns.

Review Spotlight: "I was very nervous to go wedding dress shopping, but the moment I walked into Calvet I was at ease. I worked with Emily, and she was fabulous. I described what I was interested in, and she picked out several dresses that were exactly like what I had in mind. After trying only five dresses on, I knew I had found the one. I went with the Reece Gown by Hayley Paige. If you are looking for the perfect wedding dress, visit Calvet!" —Jacque A., The Knot Vendor Marketplace