Wedding dresses galore: check out these small-scale bridal stores in Belgium
The charm of small-scale bridal stores
The search for the perfect wedding dress is an exciting journey. You want a dress that looks beautiful on you, that you feel confident in and that fits your wedding day perfectly. In the maze of bridal stores, online shops and large chains, it can be difficult to make the right choice. Therefore, small-scale bridal stores deserve extra attention. Why am I a proponent of small boutiques? You can read about that below!
Personal attention: In a small-scale bridal store, you are not a number. The owner or stylist will take all the time for you, listen to your wishes and help you find the perfect dress. You get honest advice and can count on personal service.
Unique dresses: Small-scale boutiques often choose unique dresses by lesser-known designers. So you can find dresses you won’t find in the big chains, and create a unique look for your wedding day.
Support local entrepreneurs: By choosing a small-scale bridal store, you are supporting a local entrepreneur. You invest in passion and expertise, contributing to diversity in bridal fashion.
A relaxed atmosphere: In a small-scale bridal store, the atmosphere is often warm and relaxed. You can fit quietly, without pressure or haste. After all, finding the perfect dress is an important decision, and you get to take that time.
An unforgettable experience: The search for the perfect wedding dress is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. In a small-scale bridal store, that experience becomes extra special. You’ll get the personal attention and service you deserve, and you’ll walk out the door with a beautiful dress as well as an unforgettable memory.
My favorite small-scale bridal stores in Belgium
If I haven’t convinced you by now to go to a small bridal boutique, I’d be happy to convince you.
- Location: Antwerp
- Style: Modern, minimalism to the maximalism, poetic
- Brands: A la robe, Aleena Lena, Asar, The Law, Project bridal, Edwina O’Gorman
- Extra: September offers beautiful accessories. Manager Laura has been in the wedding industry for 15 years and was a stylist and hair and makeup artist in a former life. Laura’s taste is impeccable and she knows how to innovate every time.
- Location: Antwerp
- Style: Romantic, elegant, modern.
- Brands: Alexandra Grecco, Prea James, Bon Bridé, Bernadette, Wyth and many more
3. Sikkema
Sikkema is a brand located in Ghent. 2 sisters run the business. Sikkema has designed a number of designs, which can often be combined. All wedding dresses and combinations can also be ordered in other colors. A super cool experience. I myself ordered my bridesmaid’s dress for my sister’s wedding from Sikkema several years ago, and am still very satisfied with both the service and the dress.
- Location: Ghent
- Style: Minalistic
4. Eva Janssens
Eva Janssens bridal couture is a boutique in Ghent by the designer of the same name. Eva creates sophisticated collections, but you can also go to her for custom dresses. The experience is very personal and anyway you come out with a unique dress.
- Location: Antwerp
- Style: eclectic, custom
Rebel at Heart wedding dresses
- Location: Lochristi (Ghent)
- Style: Vintage, boho, modern
- Brands: Otaduy, Made with love, Zoe Rowyn, Lena Medoyeff, and others
Melody Nelson is a boutique in Namur that many of my clients have already praised. Melody Nelson distributes some insanely beautiful brands such as Otaduy and Rime Arodaky. The owner is super sweet and helpful.
- Location: Namur
- Style: Modern, romantic
- Brands: Rue de Seine, Rime Arodaky, A la robe, Otaduy, Carta Branca, Made with love, Rembo Styling, Marylise, and many more
- Extra: Melody Nelson also distributes the insanely beautiful shoe brand Flordeasoka.
7. Marifin
Marifin bridal is a beautiful boutique in Lochristi near Ghent that offers a number of brands you’re not going to find “anywhere else. Her collection is very diverse and I struck a few wows as I looked at her collection.
- Location: Lochristi (Ghent)
- Style: Eclectic glam with a touch of romantic boho
- Brands: Lana Marinenko, Ari Villoso, Eva Lendel, Divino Rose and others
These are just a few of the many amazing small-scale bridal stores in Belgium. With so many to choose from, you’re sure to find the perfect dress for your wedding day.
Bonus. 7. Wild at heart bridal
Ok ok, Wild at heart Bridal is located in the Netherlands, but it is a boutique not to be missed in this list. Why? Because Wild at heart was one of the first smaller bridal stores in Belgium and the Netherlands to abandon the idea of being “big. They innovated with a small store in town with very personalized service and a small selection of designers. Meanwhile, they have become a fixture, moved and expanded their offerings.
Wild at heart has dresses from 16 designers. Already quite a few of my brides found their way to them.
- Location: Nijmegen (Netherlands)
- Style: From classy minimal to boho chic and everything in between.
- Brands: Rue de Seine, Prea James, Alexandra Grecco, Rime Arodaky, Laure de Sagazan, A la robe, Made with love, Bo & Luca, and others
Some tips when choosing a bridal store:
- Determine your budget. Wedding dresses can range in price from a few hundred euros to several thousand euros.
- Define your style. What kind of dress do you want to wear? Classic, modern, boho, vintage? Don’t let girlfriends and (mothers-in-law) influence you too much. It’s your day and you choose!
- Do your research. Read online reviews and look at pictures of dresses from different designers.
- Make appointments. Most bridal stores work by appointment, so make an appointment in advance to try on. Try to go on a weekday, on the weekends it is almost always fully booked and they can spend less time with you.
- Take your time. Finding the perfect dress can take a few months, so don’t rush.
k Hope these tips help you find the perfect wedding dress! And on that wedding day, you enjoy and let your wedding dress drag on the floor. Deal? Good luck with your search!
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