Wedding Dresses in San Antonio: Where to Shop Near You

Ready to start wedding dress shopping? No need to plan a trip to New York City or Los Angeles, because you've got plenty of chic spots to find stunning wedding dresses in San Antonio. So no matter your style, dress budget or favorite designer you're guaranteed to find your dream wedding gown at one of San Antonio's bridal shops. With so many great bridal salons though, it can be hard to know where to begin. Our wedding dress advice? Start by browsing The Knot Vendor Marketplace to get an idea of what's available in San Antonio. When it comes time to list out your must-see bridal shops, though, there are a few fan favorites you'll definitely want to visit. We've narrowed down six of them below.

Olivia Grace Bridal

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Fueled by the owner's love of weddings and named after her young daughter, Olivia Grace Bridal is all about a stress-free, exuberant shopping experience inside an airy, comfortable space. The appointment-only Olmos Park shop carries hundreds of dresses ranging from $1,500 to $6,500 as well as accessories. The shop has dresses in a variety of styles and sizes (up to 32) and features designers like Maggie Sotero, Enzoani, Martina Liana and Justin Alexander. Plus, after you find your dress, the shop can handle alterations in-house too.

Review Spotlight: "For some, trying on bridal gowns may come with anxiety, but with Olivia Grace Bridal there is no need! From the very first moment in the shop with my close friends and family, I felt completely at ease and in the right hands choosing from their fabulous selection of gowns and accessories. Every step of the way, the girls at Olivia Grace made my selection process special and without pressure. I found 'the one' on my first visit and utilized their in-house alterations shop across the street with complete satisfaction and trust. I found their services so personable and also affordable. Love your seamstress, my mom would say, and that I did! Thank you to everyone there, especially Alina, Marissa and Sylvia. You all made my dress dreams come true." - Lindsey A, The Knot Vendor Marketplace

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Bridal Galleria of Texas

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For a relaxed atmosphere and a wide range of contemporary and non-traditional styles, look to Bridal Galleria of Texas. The family-owned bridal shop in San Antonio has been in operation for nearly three decades and carries made-to-order gowns (and a few off-the-rack picks) in the $1,500 to $4,000 price bracket. During your appointment your consultant will listen to your desires and check out your inspiration photos before heading to the store's "vault" to pull picks—from designers like Essense of Australia and Stella York—that'll fit your style. You can expect to truly relax and avoid overwhelm while all the hard work is done for you.

Review Spotlight: "I had the best experience at Bridal Galleria of Texas. It was my first time shopping for dresses and I found the one! Lesley was so knowledgeable and professional. She listened to my likes and dislikes and with her expertise guided the consultation to a dress that I would have never chosen right off the bat. When she pulled out the show stopper, everyone was in agreement that it was the one! All of the ladies were attentive and helpful to my guests. I felt so special and will treasure the memory of dress shopping here. I couldn't recommend them more highly." - Anna W., The Knot Vendor Marketplace

Swan Bridal

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The team of consultants at Swan Bridal is passionate about helping each bride enhance her own sense of personal style with options for a variety of budgets and tastes. Made-to-order gowns from emerging talent and well-known labels like Allure Bridals run from $1,000 to $4,500. The wedding dress shop in San Antonio has a selection of off-the-rack dresses from $400 to $1,000 too. Swan Bridal also has an in-house collection focused on romantic and contemporary styles all priced under $2,000 and with sizing up to 40.

Review Spotlight: "Taylor was amazing and worked with me on the same day I called. They have a large selection of dresses that are very well priced. The dress I fell in love with was of much higher quality compared to other shops that were a thousand dollars more. Once I found the dress, Taylor helped me complete my look with a veil and hair accessories. She thought of things that I had completely overlooked! The shop is no frills, but the service was amazing!" - Sarah L., The Knot Vendor Marketplace

Bridal Connection at Stone Oak

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The stylists at this nearly three-decade-old family business have plenty of experience helping brides find their perfect wedding dresses. Bridal Connection at Stone Oak caters to a broad range of budgets, with gowns starting at $300 and up to $6,000. The shop is also San Antonio's exclusive retailer for Randy Fenoli Bridal as well as Morilee and offers in-house alterations too. Another fun feature at the Bridal Connection at Stone Oak: a bridal gown registry program that allows loved ones to donate funds toward the purchase of your dress.

Review Spotlight: "I recommend every bride go to Bridal Connection for their dream dress! Everyone was so incredible and helpful. My stylist knew exactly the vision from my description (even though I wasn't super helpful with the terminology when I came in) and brought out multiple amazing options. They had a great selection of gowns in my size range, which I had been nervous about prior. The whole experience was laid back and I didn't feel rushed or pressured. I found a dress way better than I even imagined!" - Mikaela H., The Knot Vendor Marketplace

A.Cherie Couture

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Envisioning walking down the aisle in a dress no one else has? You'll want to head to A.Cherie Couture to make that dream a reality. The wedding dress shop near San Antonio creates entirely custom frocks, veils and accessories and can also transform vintage dresses into modern on-trend gowns. The designers love collaboration and helping brides incorporate one-of-a-kind elements like bold colors or unique silhouettes too. Fully bespoke gowns cost from $2,500 to $15,000 at A.Cherie Couture, but the label also offers semi-custom designs that allow to-be-weds to make smaller modifications to pre-existing styles.

Review Spotlight: "If you're looking for a custom wedding dress, I absolutely recommend giving A.Cherie a call. They made each step of the process fun and exciting. The quality of their work was top notch, I could not have imagined my dress turning out more flawless. They were very easy to reach and communicate with, and let you know exactly what to expect from start to finish. When my dress was finished they made sure I knew how to handle and care for it after taking it home and before our wedding which helped a lot because I wasn't sure, and they sent me home with a very nice suitcase-type dress bag to store it in. I received endless compliments on my dress and the stunning job that they did. Definitely exceeded my expectations and I will recommend any friends or family that ask me about it." - Ashley G., The Knot Vendor Marketplace

Julian Gold Bridal

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Julian Gold Bridal stocks wedding dresses in San Antonio in the latest collections from all the top designers you've seen take over Fashion Week runways including Monique Lhuillier, Amsale, Reem Acra and Markarian. The 20-year-old luxury bridal retailer carries gowns starting at $2,500 to $8,000 as well as shoes, jewelry, custom veils and attire for your entire wedding party. Once you've chosen your "it girl" frock, you can trust Julian Gold's in-house seamstresses to handle alterations with expert flair.

Review Spotlight: "Julian Gold Bridal of San Antonio helped me find my dream wedding dress! It was such a pleasure working with Melinda and Yolanda. They went above and beyond to make our experience easy, fun and incredibly special. Even when I only had a couple of days for the fitting and alterations, they went above and beyond to make it happen within our timeline so that I could take the dress back to El Paso. They were very professional and paid attention to the fine details. You can tell they love what they do. They made me feel beautiful and confident in my gown and were genuine in sharing in the joy of finding the perfect dress. Would recommend them over and over again!" - Caroline C., The Knot Vendor Marketplace