Weddings Summer 2013 > Wedding Party

Bella Bridesmaid

This national chain carries top bridesmaid designers, such as Monique Lhuillier, Love Lane by Ivy & Aster, and Coren Moore. Prices range from $200 to $500.

Claudia Hanlin's Wedding Library

The Wedding Library is a prime spot for brides looking to outfit their party—it stocks more than 200 styles (from $175 to $450) and serves as the flagship for Amsale Bridesmaids, 57Grand (bridesmaids only), and Lela Rose. The store also carries an extensive selection of stationery and other matrimonial supplies.

Donna-Morgan.com

This versatile bridesmaid dress collection lets your girls choose from a wide range of colors and styles. Dresses are available in silk chiffon, tulle satins, and organza. Prices range from $158 to $200.

Here Comes the Bridesmaid

This boutique has more than 400 styles of dresses for bridesmaids alone. Frocks range from the familiar (Jim Hjelm, Watters & Watters) to the unusual (Bari Jay) and cost $150 to $360. By appointment only. (good value)

Jenny Yoo Collection

Yoo’s flagship store is filled with chic, fun brides- maid (and wedding) dresses in an array of colors (like paprika pink and kiwi green), fabrics (like crinkle chiffon and silk shantung), and silhouettes (like short and body-hugging and long and flowing). Bridesmaid dresses range from $250 to $400. By appointment only.

Kathlin Argiro

Designer Argiro creates semi-custom dresses in ­fabrics like cotton sateen and seersucker in unique color combinations ($200 to $395). Bridesmaids can choose from a variety of lengths and silhouettes, then pick a fabric and trim. By appointment only.

From the Summer 2013 New York Wedding Guide