Where can I buy an LDS/mormon wedding dress?

agriggs2

I am trying to find somewhere I can buy a wedding dress for my LDS temple wedding. I live in Virginia but am willing to travel around the east coast to purchase my gown. I do not want to buy something sleeveless and put a shrug over it, nor do I want to have sleeves added onto a gown. Does anyone know of any boutiques out on the east coast that sell modest wedding dresses, preferably for LDS weddings?

cwaggoner07

You may be able to find some more info under the Cultural Wedding Board -> Christian Weddings.
Good luck!

msuprincess04

David's Bridal keeps two stocked: http://www.davidsbridal.com/Browse_Buy-Online-Bridal-Gowns-Modest-Gowns

Also, Allure carries a modest line. You may be able to try one of the regular dresses in store and order the modest version: http://allurebridals.com/Store_CategoryProducts.aspx?cid=1503e41234e7g5eh13

Maggie0829

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_attire-accessories_where-can-i-buy-an-ldsmormon-wedding-dress?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding BoardsForum:15Discussion:51af3c29-9712-449e-9719-33aa4c92aa87Post:344b78d3-b7e6-4f72-840d-259f6daa4bd1">Re: Where can I buy an LDS/mormon wedding dress?</a>:
[QUOTE]David's Bridal keeps two stocked:  <a href="http://www.davidsbridal.com/Browse_Buy-Online-Bridal-Gowns-Modest-Gowns" rel="nofollow">http://www.davidsbridal.com/Browse_Buy-Online-Bridal-Gowns-Modest-Gowns</a> Also, <strong>Allure carries a modest line. You may be able to try one of the regular dresses in store and order the modest version: <a href="http://allurebridals.com/Store_CategoryProducts.aspx?cid=1503e41234e7g5eh13" rel="nofollow">http://allurebridals.com/Store_CategoryProducts.aspx?cid=1503e41234e7g5eh13</a>
</strong>Posted by msuprincess04[/QUOTE]

This.  I looked over their modest line one day because I had a lot of time on my hands (slow work day) and to me it looked like they took many of the popular style dresses from their regular selection and just altered them to be more modest.  They are very pretty and they have a good selection.

theelusive1

http://latterdaybride.com/modest-wedding-dresses.php

Karmasmom

Latterdaybride.com also has local pages in Virginia with local resources including bridal shops.  There are at least 3 listings for cities in Virginia.  I've attached the Virginia Beach page.  Good luck.

http://local.latterdaybride.com/Modest_Wedding_Dresses_Virginia_Beach_VA-p1727044-Virginia_Beach_VA.html

DaveandRoxy

Try a thrift store? The thrift store I go to always has "older" wedding dresses from the 50s - 80s. You usually get a great deal because they're used. The price range there is like $40 - $70. Older styled wedding dresses are almost always modest and have sleeves. If you find something you like also factor in the cost of getting the dress professionally cleaned and altered to your body type. 

agriggs2

Thank you all for your input!