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The Bridal Garden

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54 W. 21st St., Ste. 907, New York, NY 10010
nr. Sixth Ave.  See Map | Subway Directions Hopstop Popup
212-252-0661 Send to Phone

  • Reader Rating:

    9.8 out of 10

      |  

    12 Reviews | Write a Review

  • Type: Bridal Shop
  • Products & Services: Bridal Gowns, Bridesmaid Dresses

Official Website

bridalgarden.org

Hours

Daily, by appointment only

Nearby Subway Stops

1 at 23rd St.; N, R, W at 23rd St.

Payment Methods

American Express, MasterCard, Visa

Product Guide

Wedding

  • Bridal Gowns
  • Bridesmaid Dresses

Profile

Not wanting to pay full price for a wedding dress doesn’t have to mean braving the frenzied crowds at discount bridal stores. A more civilized (not to mention charitable) option awaits at the Bridal Garden, a non-profit atelier with hundreds of designer dresses to choose from. Over sixty designers, including big names like Angel Sanchez, Carolina Herrera, and Vera Wang, donate samples and overstock dresses in sizes 2 to 14; prices are anywhere from 50 to 75% off the original retail price, and 100% of the proceeds benefit children’s education programs in New York. The staff are all trained in dress design and alteration, so they can nip and tuck a must-have design that doesn’t quite fit into a gown made for your body. The shop, located in a decidedly un-bridal office building in Chelsea, also offers a one-week hold policy for $100 down; if you don’t chose the dress, the deposit goes to the charity. A small selection of tiaras, veils, combs and headpieces are also for sale. Open by appointment only.

9.8 "Highly Recommended"
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Quality: 9.5
Service: 9.6
Selection: 8.6
Value: 9.8

Amazing experience

allie416 from 10128 | Posted on 9/13/09

Overall Rating: 10 (Highly Recommended)
Quality: 10
Service: 10
Selection: 10
Value: 10

Just got home from the Bridal Garden, where I had such a lovely, smooth experience. Gina was wonderful, the selection was extraordinary, and I found the dress of my dreams. Everyone was so friendly -- whole thing was so much easier than I had imagined finding a wedding dress would be! Would recommend Bridal Garden to anyone looking for a designer dress for huge discounts.

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BrooklynBug from 11215 | Posted on 3/20/09

Overall Rating: 10 (Highly Recommended)
Quality: 10
Service: 10
Selection: 10
Value: 10

had just come from an overpriced, overdone, bridal shop which I will not name, but you've probably seen it on TV - and walking into the Bridal Garden was a breath of fresh air. I found tons of great dresses at unbelievably low prices. Yes, I had to do a little work myself (what bride doesn't!), but the dresses were thoughtfully organized and the women working were so sweet. My dress was a steal!! and it's great to know I've made a contribution to a more than deserving cause. It's all about the love, right ladies? that's what Bridal Garden is circulating & thank you for all you do!"

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