Bridal Gowns Directory
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Jana Starr Antiques and Bridal
245 E. 87th St., nr. Second Ave.; 212-861-8256; janastarr.comStarr’s collection of vintage lace gowns are instant heirlooms, evoking the Victorian or Edwardian eras with yards upon yards of 100-year-old handmade Belgian appliqués or embroidered English net. Prices range from $2,000 to $3,500.
Jane Wilson-Marquis
42 E. 76th St., nr. Madison Ave.; 212-452-5335; bridalgowns.netWilson-Marquis’s boutique carries a wide variety of styles, mostly specializing in streamlined, elegant, custom-made fare ($550 to $6,000). They also offer a “dress makeover” service, should you choose to revamp your mother’s gown.
Janet Nelson Kumar
245 Bennett Ave., nr. 192nd St., Ste. 2A; 212-942-1161; janetnelsonkumar.comFeel like Cinderella in this line of fairy-tale dresses, from the scoop-neck, two-tiered duchesse-silk ball gown to the girlish georgette dress with charmeuse ruffles. The custom gowns, designed at Kumar’s studio near Fort Tryon Park, incorporate classic touches like French lace, sweetheart necklines, trumpet skirts, and court trains, with a modern, easy elegance. Dresses range from $2,000 to $4,000.
J.Crew
Various locations; 800-562-0258; jcrew.comJ. Crew’s wedding collection comes in materials like satin and silk tricotine and are great for low-key affairs or beach weddings (from $180). The designs come with a standard seam allowance of one-half inch (which can be let out slightly), and brides can order extra yardage at no charge. Alterations not included. Tailoring is done off-site.
Junko Yoshioka
580 Broadway, nr. Prince St.; 212-206-9302; junkoyoshioka.comIn addition to satin, silk, and chiffon, designer Junko Yoshioka uses unusual materials like delicate hand-cut leather and hand-spun lamb's wool to create an understated alternative to traditional fashions. Try an inverted basque waistline or flute skirt on for size. Custom-made dresses run from $2,000 to $7,000.
Jussara Lee
11 Little W. 12th St., nr. Washington St.; 212-242-4128; jussaralee.comLee’s fans are brides looking for something low-key and offbeat that’s very much their own. Simple styles such as a plain silk halter-neck dress and a chic organza strapless (both from $3,000) abound.
Kathryn Conover Bridal
108 W. 39th St., nr. Sixth Ave., Ste. 1306; kathrynconover.netKathryn Conover spent a decade designing high-end evening gowns for discriminating types. Now she’s moved on to bridal, and she and her talented network of sewers, pattern cutters, and beaders can create virtually anything you dream up—ditto for your bridesmaids (from $1,800). Off-the-rack alteration fees are $30 per hour.
Kleinfeld
110 W. 20th St., nr. Sixth Ave.; 646-633-4300; kleinfeldbridal.comYou haven’t really shopped for a wedding dress until you’ve checked out the more than 1,000 styles (from $1,500) at this world-famous emporium. Designers include big names like Amsale and Monique Lhuillier, plus more-affordable fare.
Lara Hélène Bridal Atelier
13 E. 69th St., nr. Madison Ave.; 212-452-3273; larahelene.comThis couture workshop is known for hand-stitched garments and great variety: from sleek sheaths to a sexy beaded trumpet dress, or a fit-for-royalty lavishly embroidered ball gown with a fifteen-foot train (from $2,500). Appointments are completely private, so you’ll have the dressing area and garden all to yourself.
LeBus Vêture
134 W. 26th St., nr. Sixth Ave., Ste. 605; 212-627-0114; lebusveture.comBrides seeking a gown with a Continental edge flock to LeBus Veture, a full-service bridal salon that offers an array of gowns by European designers such as Max Chaoul and Saison Blanche. Gowns start at $1,000, but the large selection of samples is reduced to 50 percent of the original price. ¬Alterations not included.
Lela Rose
224 W. 30th St., nr. Seventh Ave., thirteenth fl.; 212 947-9204; lelarose.comLela Rose's gowns are known for their modern shapes and slender silhouettes. The unique materials include muslin and laundered duchesse satin. Fine embroidery and attention to detail make these gowns very couture, but not too flashy. Custom gowns are also available, ranging from $3,995 to $10,000.
Macy's Bridal Salon by Demetrios
151 W. 34th St., nr. Broadway, eighth fl.; 212-494-3330The venerable department store opened its huge new bridal suite in 2005 (complete with its own walkway platform), but the service remains one-on-one. Macy’s carries its exclusive Demetrios collection of traditional gowns ($900 to $2,000) and much more.
Marcos Carrazana
419 E. 74th St., nr. First Ave.; 212-650-0014; marcoscarrazana.comMarcos Carrazana’s original silk wedding dresses vary in style from straight sheath to traditional ball gown, and each bride-to-be may customize her dress by mixing and matching elements of the in-store samples. Dresses start at $1,800.
Mark Ingram Bridal Atelier
110 E. 55th St., nr. Park Ave.; 212-319-6778; bridalatelier.comThe lovely space, co-designed by Ingram himself, has an intimate atmosphere in which brides can try on some of the best bridal couture available: Monique Lhuillier, Alberta Ferretti, Angel Sanchez, Oscar de la Renta, Karl Lagerfeld, and more (from $2,850). Alteration fees average about 10 to 15 percent.
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