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"I do." —you, admitting you'd rather buy a wedding dress off a website.
Why they're great: They offer virtual styling appointments, so you'll be able to somewhat feel like you've gotten the full bridal experience even if you can't be in a physical store. They also have many beautiful dress options at a price that won't break the bank.
Shipping: 5–9 business days (option to upgrade to express or overnight options for an additional fee).
Sizes: 0–18
Items we love: the "Jenny" by Jenny Yoo Shipley for $995 (available in sizes 0–18) and the BHLDN Bonaire gown for $750 (available in sizes 0–16)
Why they're great: With a little bit of searching you can find a special dress no one has ever seen before. Vintage gems galore!
Shipping: 2–4 weeks from GuCiDesigns / free shipping from RenzRags
Sizes: 2–26 GuCiDesigns / 0–16 from RenzRags
Items we love: an A-line dress from GuCiDesigns for $229+ (available in sizes 2–26 and three colors) and a one-shouldered gown from RenzRags for $299.99 (available in sizes 0–16).
Why they're great: You can shop from famous brands like Balmain and Valentino without having to venture out of your comfort zone. If you're not accustomed to splurging on big ticket items, perusing them online may be a better (and more fun) option.
Shipping: Free standard shipping with the option to upgrade to next business day shipping or express delivery.
Sizes: 2XS–XL
Items we love: A Galvan Malibu slip dress for $995 (available in sizes S–L) and a lace-panelled crepe dress from Self-Portrait for $378 (originally $630, available in sizes 2XS-L).
Why they're great: If you're a cool, laid-back bride you'll have an unbelievable amount of options to choose from via Reformation. Already had a princess gown in mind? Fear not, you can shop here for your after party dress (if that's your thing).
Shipping: 5–10 days with free standard shipping (option to upgrade to ground, expedited, express, or next day shipping for an additional fee).
Sizes: 0–22
Items we love: the Daisy dress for $528 (available in sizes 0, 8–10) and the Carraway dress for $298 (available in sizes 0–12).
Why they're great: They're Amazon! You can find so many hidden gems with a little hard work (and by that I mean, some searching and scrolling). Find the dress of your dreams and finish your other shopping for the week without leaving the comfort of your home. Sounds ideal to me.
Shipping: 2–3 weeks
Sizes: 2–26
Items we love: a short vintage dress for $100+ (available in sizes 2–26 and two styles) and stunning ball gown for $165+ (available in sizes 2–26 and two styles).
Why they're great: David's Bridal is a reliable classic! They have dress options for every kind of ceremony and are currently offering virtual appointments to ensure you feel catered to even if you're buying your wedding dress online.
Shipping: Free standard shipping on orders over $99, delivered in 1–7 days after processing.
Sizes: 0–30
Items we love: a beaded off-the-shoulder dress for $899 (originally $999, available in sizes 0–14) and a dress with 3D leaf appliques for $974 (originally $1,099, available in sizes 16–30).
Why they're great: Net-a-Porter offers up stunning designers in all of their sections — including bridal! You can snag a gown that's exclusively sold on the site and ensure you're the belle of your own ball.
Shipping: Free express shipping, delivered within 2–3 days business days.
Sizes: 3XS–3XL
Items we love: a satin Emilia Wickstead gown for $5,775 (available in sizes 0–6) or a Cushnie dress with a cape effect for $5,295 (available in sizes 6–12).
Why they're great: This brand's focus is wedding dresses, so it only makes sense that their online section is fabulous. With so many stunning gowns to choose from I could barely decide on two to highlight! Brides, definitely give this site a once-over before you make your final dress decisions.
Shipping: Free standard ground shipping (option to upgrade to expedited or overnight shipping for an additional fee).
Sizes: 00–20
Items we love: a long-sleeve sequin embroidered dress for $528 (available in sizes 00–14) and a tulle boatneck gown for $828 (available in sizes 14–24).
Why they're great: If you suddenly find yourself having a quaint backyard wedding or have always dreamt of being a low-maintenance bride, ModCloth has got you covered. They have an abundance of stylish options for any bride to choose from.
Shipping: Free shipping for orders over $75 (option to upgrade to ground, expedited or ASAP shipping for an additional fee).
Sizes: 2–26
Items we love: a gilded tulle dress for $179 (available in sizes 2–26 and two styles) and a tulle maxi dress for $349 (available in sizes 4–14).
Why they're great: In addition to tracking down your dream dress, you can also shop for accessories, bridal party gifts, jewelry, and shoes through Shopbop's "Bridal Boutique."
Shipping: Free 1–3 day shipping (option to upgrade to 2-day, next business day, or Saturday delivery for an additional fee).
Sizes: 00–24
Items we love: a Marchesa Notte dress embroidered with 3D flowers for $766.50 (originally $1095, available in sizes 0–16) and a Fame and Partners satin nude dress for $299 (available in sizes 0–14).
Why they're great: You're guaranteed to find the embellished dress you've always imagined yourself wearing on your wedding day at Needle and Thread. It's great that their bridal section already has what you've been looking for (Glimmer! Beading!) narrowed down for you.
Shipping: Free standard shipping.
Sizes: 0–14
Items we love: a dotted tulle layered gown for $919 (available in sizes 0–12 and three styles) and a sleeveless ballerina dress for $1,089 (available in sizes 0–14 and two styles).
Why they're great: I used Zola for all of my wedding planning needs and it was such a seamless experience I can only imagine dress shopping from here would be the same — not to mention they have a surprising number of options!
Shipping: Free standard shipping, estimated arrivals vary due to the impact of COVID-19.
Sizes: 0–22
Items we love: the "Briar Corset" gown for $675 (available in sizes 0–22) and "The Venus" gown for $1,745 (available in sizes 0–22).
Why they're great: They don't have a ton of bridal gown options, however the ones that they do are all appealing in their own way. Most will let you show off a little skin *and* blow your partner's mind in the process. I can see many of these being the perfect fit for an intimate affair.
Shipping: Free 2-day shipping (option to upgrade to UPS next day saver or UPS next day shipping for an additional fee).
Sizes: 00–16
Items we love: the "Aisle" dress for $190 (available in sizes XS–M) and the "Tzilly" dress for $775 (available in sizes XS–L).
Why they're great: In addition to having full-blown wedding dresses, they also feature "Little White Dresses" which will be perfect for anyone who has had to scale down their affair.
Shipping: 10 weeks for processing and shipping.
Sizes: 00–28
Items we love: the "Maggie" for $2,495 (available in sizes 00–24 and two lengths) and the "Faille" for $385 (available in sizes 00–28).
Why they're great: Ball gownin' on a budget? Lulus has got your back. I've bought countless dresses from here for elegant events and no one has batted an eye at what my outfit may or may not have cost. Find a flawless wedding dress *and* still have money left over to start your buy-a-house-fund. You'll thank me.
Shipping: Free standard shipping (option to upgrade to 3-day shipping, 2-day air, or overnight shipping for an additional fee).
Sizes: XS–XL, 1X–3X
Items we love: a metallic jacquard sleeveless gown for $130 (available in sizes S–L) and sequin mermaid maxi dress for $450 (available in sizes XS–L).
Why they're great: It's Macy's! When you spend over $25 you get free shipping (wahoo!) and use the extra money you'll save from buying your dress from a bigger retailer to splurge on fabulous wedding day shoes.
Shipping: Free standard shipping with orders over $25 (option to upgrade to express or premium shipping for an additional fee).
Sizes: 0–16
Items we love: the "Aidan" gown for $395 (available in sizes 0–4) and a Betsey Johnson gown for $228 (available in sizes 0–14).
Why they're great: With so many options and styles available through Le Chateau, you'll be able to track down the dress you've always wanted with minimal hassle. Trust me, it'll be way less stressful than sifting through racks IRL. Additionally, they site suggest shoes and accessories you can add-on to complete your look.
Shipping: $5 flat rate shipping on all orders over $75, arrives within 3–10 business days.
Sizes: 00–22
Items we love: the "Christine" for $350 (available in sizes 0–8 and 14–16) and the "Aya" for $325 (available in sizes 12–18).
Why they're great: They have a selection of red carpet–worthy gowns for any glamorous bride who wants to ensure all eyes will be on her from the moment she arrives until the last dance of the night. Huge bonus? You can add a variety of alternations like adding lining, lowering the sides, cutting the length, or adjusting the neckline for $10 each.
Shipping: Free standard shipping, items are made-to-order so delivery is usually 8–12 weeks.
Sizes: 0–22
Items we love: the "Venice" dress for $329 (available in sizes 0–22) and the "Ellie" dress for $229 (available in sizes 0–22)
Why they're great: If you and your partner are planning to get married at City Hall, snap some lovey-dovey photos, then eat cake the rest of the day, you might as well get a bombshell of a dress you won't mind returning once the day is over. TBH, this sounds like a great idea, as my wedding gown is sealed away in a box and stowed under a bed as we speak. Also! You can order a handful of potential gowns and have a fashion show with your family while trying to pick out "The One." I'd suggest getting a membership (starting at $69) so you'll have a plethora of outfits to choose from for all of your wedding-related events.
Shipping: Free 2-day shipping
Sizes: 0–22
Items we love: an ivory white crepe gown for $35+ (available as a one-time rental and with a membership and in sizes 0–16) and a white lace gown for $165+ (available as a one-time rental or with a membership and in sizes 2–10).
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