Ultimate Gear Guide for Adventure Elopements
Adventure Elopements are becoming all the rage. Let’s make sure you’re prepared with this ultimate gear guide for your adventure elopement!
Best Bridal Shops in the Pacific Northwest
Figuring out where to go to shop for a wedding dress can be overwhelming, especially when it’s one of a million things to do on your wedding planning checklist. We’ve created a list of our favorite bridal shops in the PNW with a range of designers catering to all sorts of styles and budgets. A few of these places we have been to ourselves and/or been with friends who have found their dream dress so they are tried and TRUE.
Washington
a&bé bridal shop (Ballard, WA)
Located in the heart of Ballard, a&bé is one of the newer bridal shops in the Seattle area and has grown to be one of the most popular. This shop prides themselves on the variety of gowns available to brides from modern and classic gowns to trendsetting boho gowns. This shop fits many price points carrying gowns ranging from $1000 to $5500 with the majority of gowns costing $1500 – $3500. a&bé also offers a wide variety of used wedding gowns online that you can purchase for a discounted price.
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Brides for a Cause (Seattle, WA)
One of our favorite affordable dress shops. Brides for a Cause was founded in 2012 and has since collected over 15,000 wedding dresses and has donated over $1,000,000 to charity. This shop accepts donations of gowns that are 5 years or newer so you will find a variety of dresses that are still in trend. Gowns start at $150 with most being under $700! LOVE IT. Since these gowns are previously owned, they sell all of their gowns “off the rack” meaning you get to take your dress home the very same day you purchase it. Perfect for brides who need a quick turnaround time. Even if you don’t buy a dress from here, consider donating your dress here after your ceremony!
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The Dress Theory
All our free spirited boho brides, this shop is for you! This shop carries gowns from designers like Sarah Seven, elegant and romantic being the center of the dress selection. This shop is for every budget with pricing ranging from $1500 to $7500. A unique option this shop has recently started to offer is online styling consults! If you are having troubles styling your gown with accessories, you can make an appointment online with a consultant that will help you.
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Millie Mae (Bothell, WA)
This shop opened less than a year ago and is a sister studio to the popular bridal shop For the Luv of Bridal in downtown Snohomish. This shop specifically caters to our more curvy brides with sizing ranging from 16 to 38! Every bride deserves to feel beautiful and confident and we LOVE that the bridal shop world is constantly striving for inclusivity. This shop has a wide variety of classic gowns available in every shape, size and color imaginable!
Oregon
a&bé bridal shops (Portland, OR)
Located in downtown Portland, this shop is another location to the popular bridal shop located in Seattle. This shop carries similar designers as the Seattle location and pricing ranges from $1400 to $4500 (+ no sales tax!).
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BHLDN (Portland, OR)
A popular brand by Anthropologie, this shop is great for vintage inspired boho vibes. You can be sure to find flowy and elegant gowns at this shop from an array of designers! A perk about BHLDN is that you can shop most of their gowns online at the majority of price points. It’s also a one stop shop carrying bridesmaid dresses, mother of the bride dresses and a variety of shoes and accessories.
British Columbia, Canda
The White Peony (Victoria, BC)
The White Peony is a small quaint bridal shop located in downtown Victoria BC. This shop offers a selection of romantic and sexy wedding gowns from various designers. Reviews at this shop comment on how wonderful the staff are and how each experience has been unique and special. Gowns range from $1800 to $4000 with the majority of gowns costing between $2000 and $2500.
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Everly Fine Bridal (Vancouver, BC)
If you’re a modern bride, this shop is for you. The dresses at Everly are elegant, classic and extremely fashionable! A plus side to this shop is that only one bride is allowed in at a time so you will have the entire place to yourself and all attention will be on you from the consultants. Made to order gowns range from $1700- $5500 but the majority of their dresses run $2500-$3500. If you are in a hurry, this shop also offers a wide selection of affordable off the rack gowns that can also be browsed online.
Stephanie Keegan
I’m an adventure elopement and wedding photographer based in Seattle and the surrounding Pacific Northwest. I focus on capturing love in beautiful places while sharing a passion for the outdoors. Rock climbing, backpacking, hiking – I love it all!
Hey! I'm Stephanie.
I'm an adventure elopement photographer based in the Pacific Northwest. My job is to help couples craft and document their dream day in the outdoors.
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