Retail Standout
Vows magazine profiles retail standouts… those bridal retailers who have an exempliary history of success, community involvement, and customer service. We profile small couture stores, large regional stores, and everything in between… and we profile stores throughout North America, not just in one region or city.
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Alexandra's Bridal Boutique: A Perfect Match
Sep 1, 2018
Partners in business and life, Alexandra's Bridal Boutique, Fall River, Mass., owners lift
bridal salon to new heights.
Becoming a National Name
May 1, 2018
This fast-rising N.Y-based indie bridal boutique is pushing its way toward 20 U.S. locations.
Fulfilling a Niche
Mar 1, 2018
Maryland-based bridal boutique finds success catering to curvy brides.
A Fullerton Fairytale
Jan 1, 2018
A sewing passion evolves into a 30-year thriving business, bringing beauty to California brides.
Weathering the Storm
Nov 1, 2017
With devastating hurricanes dominating recent headlines,
VOWS profiles four bridal stores impacted by natural disasters.
Bridal And Formal Boutique & House of Tux: A Balancing Act
Sep 1, 2017
Gulfport, Miss., bridal boutique
thrives with multi-prong approach.
Renaissance Bridal: creating memories for a lifetime
Jul 1, 2017
Seedling of a store grows for three decades
into decadent Pennsylvania destination.
Frew's Bridal: From Brick to Click, to Brick-and-Click
May 1, 2017
Downstate Illinois bridal boutique
successfully evolves with the marketplace.
Brides N Belles: Main Street Marvel
Mar 1, 2017
In the small town of Reedsburg, Wis.,
Brides N’ Belles has earned a big-time following.
Previous Retail Standouts
For over 25 years, VOWS magazine has had the privilege of profiling some of the finest bridal salons in North America. What follows is a sampling of those salons gracing our pages, listed in alpha order:
Anderson’s Bride, Anchorage, Ak. www.andersonsbride.com
Angelique’s Bridal Salon, Blaine, Minn. www.angeliquesbridalsalon.com
Anjolique Bridal & Formal, Huntersville, N.C. anjolique-bridal.com
Arlene’s Bridal Salon, Bloomfield, N.J. www.arlenesbridals.com
Azteca Bridal, Phoenix, Ariz. www.azbride.com
Beautiful Weddings, Missoula, Mon. www.beautifulweddingsbridal.com
Becker’s Bridal, Fowler, Mich www.beckersbridal.com
Bella Sera Bridal & Occasion, Danvers, MA www.bellaserabride.com
Betsy Robinson's Bridal, Pikesville, MD www.betsyrobinson.com
Brickhouse Bridal, The Woodlands, Texas www.brickhousebridal.com
Bridal and Formal Inc., Cincinnati, Ohio www.bridalandformalinc.com
Bridal Garden, Marlton, N.J. www.bridal-garden.com
Bridal Reflections, Massapequa, N.Y. www.bridalreflections.com
Bridal Superstore by Posie Patch, Indianapolis, Ind. www.posiepatchbridalsuperstores.com
Bridal Trousseau, Branford, Conn. www.bridal-trousseau.net
Bridal Warehouse, Elizabethtown, Ky www.usabridal.com
Bridals by Lori, Atlanta, GA www.bridalsbylori.com
Carlisle’s of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pa. www.bridalwear.com
Catan Fashions, Strongsville, Ohio www.catanfashions.com
Champagne & Lace, Abbotsford, B.C. champagneandlace.com
Charlotte’s Weddings & More, Portland, Ore. www.charlottesweddings.com
Chic Parisien, Coral Gables, Fla. www.cpbride.com
d’Anelli Bridal, Lakewood, Colo. www.coloradobridal.com
Deborah’s Bridal, Upland, Calif. www.deborahsbridal.com
Doreen Leaf Designs, Hartville, Ohio www.doreenleafdesigns.com
Elegant Occasions, Wausau, WI www.elegantoccasions.net
Elizabeth’s Bridal Manor, Northville, Mich. www.elizabethsbridal.com
Emmy’s Bridal, Minster, Ohio emmysbridal.com
Fiancée Bridal, Minot, N.D. fianceebridal.com
I Do Bridal, Seattle, Wash. idobridal.com
Imaginations Bridal, Brookhaven, Miss. www.imaginationsbridal.com
J&B Bridal, Chambersburg, Pa. www.jbbridals.com
Jay West, Haddonfield, N.J. www.jaywestbridal.com
Jessica’s Bridal & Formal, Bay, Ark. www.jessicasbridal.net
JJ Kelly Bridal, Oklahoma City, OK www.jjkellybridal.com
Kleinfeld, New York, N.Y. www.kleinfeldbridal.com
Little White Dress, Denver, CO www.lwdbridal.com
Low’s Bridal & Formal, Brinkley, Ark. lowsbridal.com
Mariella Creations, Rocky Hill, Ct. www.mariellacreations.com
Mark Ingram Atelier, New York, N.Y. markingramatelier.com
MB Bride & Special Occasion, Greensburg, Pa. www.mbbride.com
Mestad’s Bridal & Formalwear, Rochester, Minn. www.mestads.com
Mon Amie Bridal Salon, Costa Mesa, Calif. www.monamie.com
Poffie Girls Bridals & Formals, Gastonia, N.C. www.poffiegirls.com
Prevue Bridal & Formal, San Diego, Calif. prevueformalandbridal.com
Rebecca’s Wedding Boutique, Louisville, Ky. www.rebeccasweddings.com
Special Memories, Leadington, Mo. www.specialmemories.com
Terry Costa, North Dallas, Texas www.terrycosta.com
The Bridal Centre, Calgary, AB, Canada www.bridalcentre.com
The Bridal Collection, Centennial, Colo.www.thebridalcollection.com
The Bridal Path, Jackson, Miss. www.bridalpathinc.com
The Plumed Serpent, Westport, Conn. plumedserpentbridal.com
The Gilded Gown, Knoxville, Tenn. www.thegildedgown.com
The Wedding Tree, La Crosse, Wis. www.theweddingtree.com
TJ Formal Profiled: Joplin, Mo. www.tjformal.com
Uptown Bridal & Boutique Chandler, Ariz. uptownbrides.com
Vera’s House of Bridals Madison, Wis. www.verasbridals.com
Wedding Belles Stevensville, Mich. www.weddingbellesbridalsalon.com
Wedding Shoppe Inc. St. Paul, Minn. www.weddingshoppeinc.com
Wedding Wonderland Knoxville, Tenn. www.wedding-wonderland.com
Weddings by Debbie Katy, Texas www.weddingsbydebbie.com
Wishing Well Bridal East Providence, R.I. www.wishingwellbridal.com
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