7 Best Wedding Dress Boutiques in Ottawa
For most women, a wedding dress isn’t just an item that they need to check off their wedding list. This bridal item often embodies a dream coming true.
That’s why it’s very natural for a future bride to spend much time picking the perfect wedding dress for her. With the best wedding dress boutiques in Ottawa, selecting what you’ll wear on your big day would be a breeze.
One big factor in choosing a wedding dress is the price tag attached to it. Let’s find out in the next section how much you need to shell out for a bridal gown.
How Much Do Wedding Dresses Cost in Ottawa
The costs of wedding dresses vary according to the fabric used and the complexity of the design. For those who have specific details in mind for their wedding dress, they may even opt for customization which moves the price to an exponentially higher level.
The size is also a big factor in the cost of a bridal gown. Some go for alterations when they find a dress that they like that doesn’t fit them.
Practical brides are inclined to rent wedding dresses instead of buying them. Renting out is way more affordable than purchasing one.
The table below shows the price range of wedding gowns in our chosen entries.
1. Poshfair Bridal
| Criteria | Ratings |
| Selection of Gowns | ★★★★✩ (4/5) |
| Price Point | ★★★★✩ (4/5) |
| Process | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Consultations | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Alterations | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Fittings | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Customer Service | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Helpfulness | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Professionalism | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
Poshfair Bridal, in our opinion, is one of the most underrated wedding dress boutiques in Ottawa. This bridal boutique, to start with, has clients who vouch for the services and products that they offer.
Poshfair has an extensive collection of wedding dresses. However, it wasn’t mentioned if they cater to plus-sized women.
What we love about them is that they allow a 1-hour follow-up consultation if you can’t make up your mind yet during the initial 90-minute consultation.
They also have a wide range of services concerning wedding dresses such as alteration and steaming. Finding nothing that suits your taste in their collection poses no issues as they also offer custom dress design.
We believe that one of the things that make them seem inferior to other wedding dress boutiques is the looks of their website. In our opinion, they should go for a cleaner look where text and pictures aren’t too crowded on a page.
Looking at an unattractive website may push a potential client to look elsewhere. Weddings and wedding dresses have a beautiful and ethereal vibe on them and as such websites of wedding dress boutiques should have a dreamy feel on them.
Another letdown is that booking for an appointment needs to be done 2-3 weeks of the preferred date of the soon-to-be bride. For most, one of the things that they want to accomplish fast is the purchase of their wedding dress which means waiting for so long isn’t an option.
Pros
- Offers custom dress design
- Offers in-house alterations and steaming
Cons
- Booking must be done 2-3 weeks of preferred date
- Website needs updating in design and some information
Customer Review
It was a delightful experience
“I just purchased my dress from Poshfair and I had the best time ever. Mila is so helpful and she works like a true designer and helps you get exactly what you love! I wouldnt choose any other place to go buy my dream dress! Thank you Mila – it was a pleasure working with you! And I look forward to seeing my dress again :)!!!” —Anastasia Doubinina
Everyone complimented me on my dress
“Mila helped me in the last few weeks before my wedding to find a gorgeous wedding dress which she then had altered for me perfectly and also was willing to make some fairly major design changes to make it suit me better. The pricing was unbeatable as well as the quality and the dress was such a success, everyone couldn’t stop saying how perfect it was for me. And most importantly I was extremely happy with the dress!! Thank you Mila for your patience, guidance and willingness to make adjustments to make me happy, I also absolutely adores the veil and the price for that was most definitely unbeatable!! No doubt about it I highly recommend this shop and service!” —Jessie Saslove
2. Revelle Bridal Boutique
| Criteria | Ratings |
| Selection of Gowns | ★★★★✩ (4/5) |
| Price Point | ★★★★✩ (4/5) |
| Process | ★★★★✩ (4/5) |
| Consultations | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Alterations | ★★★★✩ (4/5) |
| Fittings | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Customer Service | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Helpfulness | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Professionalism | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
Revelle Bridal Boutique has its fair share of positive reviews from glowing soon-to-be brides. These clients say that Revelle made their wedding dress shopping special and seamless.
Getting clues on its website design, Revelle tends to give off a luxurious vibe. Their offerings are not the conventional type and are more for the modern bride (Think of Boho and destination weddings and forget the ballgown types!).
They have a wide selection of collections from various designers. However, don’t expect to find many choices here if you’re in the plus-size arena.
What we love about Revelle is that there seems to be no rush with their in-person consultations. You can enjoy multi-stages in choosing your dream wedding dress.
You can start with a complimentary pre-consultation where you share your vision. Then, there’s the initial 90-minute consultation, a free second consultation if needed, and subsequent consultations (with fees) if you’re the fickle-minded type.
We also like the idea that they cater to clients who can’t make it to their store in person. Virtual consultations work for some soon-to-be brides who are out of Ottawa.
If you want to be treated like royalty and choose your dress in style, then there’s the Luxe Experience. Here you can have their Luxury BLVD Suite with your team of 7 people for 2 and half hours.
Another innovation of Revelle is their playful take on the “something borrowed” or “something blue” of traditional weddings. They offer to rent out or sell denim Mrs.Jacket to give the modern bride an otherwise rugged look on her special day.
One downside of this wedding dress boutique is that it doesn’t have in-house alterations. They can only refer you to experienced seamstresses that they have worked with.
Another letdown is that their gowns are on the pricier side. Thus, you have to think hard before a purchase as they also hold a no return, no refund, and no exchange policy.
Pros
- Offers virtual consultations
- Sells or rents out Mrs. Jacket
- Multi-stages in-person consultation
- Offers the Luxe Experience
Cons
- No in-house alterations
- Prices are on the steep side
- Does not carry many plus sizes in store
- No return, refund, or exchange policy
Customer Reviews
It was like walking into a dream land
“Walking into Revelle Bridal was like walking into a dream land. While my Truvelle Annie gown was the first wedding dress I ever tried on, the ladies at Revelle helped me as I tried countless dresses to ensure I’d found “the one” and even worked directly with me to customize the bodice for a unique look with the designer. I also rented “The Mrs” jacket which was the perfect addition on our fall wedding day. Thank you!” — Rebecca Tate
The Luxe appointment is so worth it
“I had the most incredible experience finding my wedding dress at Revelle. We did the luxe appointment and my bridesmaids and I were truly blown away with with the entire experience from start to finish. The staff were incredibly warm, welcoming and made the process of finding my dress so special, fun and seamless. Prior to visiting Revelle, I was so worried that I would have a hard time finding my dream dress. Revelle was the first bridal boutique I had ever visited and I found my dress that day. I truly only have good things to say about Revelle and I am so proud to have been a Revelle bride. Thanks to Earleen, Marisa and staff for the most amazing experience!” — Aleah Ostrowski
3. La Maison Bridal Boutique
| Criteria | Ratings |
| Selection of Gowns | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Price Point | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Process | ★★★★✩ (4/5) |
| Consultations | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Alterations | ★★★★✩ (4/5) |
| Fittings | ★★★★✩ (4/5) |
| Customer Service | ★★★✩✩ (3/5) |
| Helpfulness | ★★★✩✩ (3/5) |
| Professionalism | ★★★✩✩ (3/5) |
La Maison Bridal Boutique could be the answer for some plus-sized women as they carry wedding gowns up to size 28W. It wouldn’t pose a challenge anymore and fuel insecurity for women who don’t fit in most wedding dresses.
We also love the idea that La Maison offers collections in different styles such as luxury, romantic, Bohemian, modern, and minimal. You don’t have to worry if what you’re looking for isn’t in any of the collections because La Maison also does custom designs.
This boutique is a friend to practical brides because they have off-the-rack wedding dresses that are not inferior in quality. They also have payment plans to help you purchase the wedding dress of your dreams.
It’s also good news that they have in-house alterations so you wouldn’t have to worry about this aspect. However, you have to be sure of your size and choice as they have a no refund and no exchange policy.
One glaring disappointment of this boutique is some negative experiences of past clients about the customer service leaving nothing to be desired. In our opinion, the experience of choosing a wedding dress is as important as the dress itself, so both should be stellar.
Pros
- Has in-house alterations
- Carries plus sizes dresses
- Offers custom dress design
- Offers off-the-rack dresses
- Offers payment plans
Cons
- No refunds or exchange policy
- Some customer complaints on customer service
Customer Reviews
No rush and no pressure
“ I just can’t say enough positive things about the entire staff and my overall experience at La Maison. My consultant, Kate was such a joy to work with throughout the whole process and I loved her bubbly, sweet and fun personality. This place hits differently as I could tell they sincerely wanted to help me find my dream dress as a bride to be. I didn’t feel pressured nor rushed in my decision. The salon is well- organized and clean and offered a wide variety of style of dresses. I felt like that influenced my decision by saying yes to the dress. I had such a wonderful experience at La Maison and I highly recommend making your first appointment here before going anywhere else!” —Cece Crete
Made me feel beautiful
“I would 10/10 recommend La Maison to everyone! I went in there, not really knowing what I was looking for or knowing sizing. They were beyond helpful and the nicest ladies! I immediately felt welcomed as soon as I entered the store. They made me feel beautiful, helped me find what I liked and we’re so accommodating! If you’re looking for beautiful dresses, in all price ranges, and amazing service, check them out!” — Charlotte Leaver
4. Dominique Levesque
| Criteria | Ratings |
| Selection of Gowns | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Price Point | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Process | ★★★★✩ (4/5) |
| Consultations | ★★★★✩ (4/5) |
| Alterations | ★★★★✩ (4/5) |
| Fittings | ★★★★✩ (4/5) |
| Customer Service | ★★★★✩ (4/5) |
| Helpfulness | ★★★★✩ (4/5) |
| Professionalism | ★★★★✩ (4/5) |
Dominique Levesque has two locations (Ottawa and Gatineau) for soon-to-be brides to choose from. If you’re looking for more affordable finds, the Gatineau location would be your best bet.
This wedding dress boutique holds a large collection both in styles and in sizes (even have size 30s). What we love about this idea is that their collection is so extensive you can even take home your dress right away the day you purchased it because you wouldn’t need to change anything about it.
Unfortunately, if you need something altered, Dominique Levesque can’t offer much assistance as there is no mention of in-house alterations on their website.
In our opinion, their website could also benefit from more vital information such as how many consultations are allowed or how measurements and fittings are done. Having potential clients read this information can help them decide if Dominique Levesque is the perfect fit for them.
Another downside is that they receive some negative feedback from past clients. Though these bad reviews are sparse, they could make a potential client think twice about trying their services.
Pros
- Has two locations
- Has a large collection of different sizes
- Client can take home their dress right away
Cons
- No in-house alteration mentioned
- Website needs more information regarding their process
- Some client complaints on customer service
Customer Reviews
Impressive selection of dresses
“I had an AMAZING experience finding my wedding dress here. Mae helped me and is an absolute angel, it felt like going shopping with a good friend. I was especially impressed by the selection of dresses and range of sizes they have on hand. I tried shopping in a few other stores before buying my dress here but wasn’t able to try anything on as the sample dresses weren’t available in my size (16-20). Five stars for dress selection (styles + sizes) and the knowledgeable, kind staff.” —Joelle B.
Above and beyond service
“I went to try dresses with my 3 bridesmaids and Mae was absolutely AMAZING helping us! My wedding is coming up in just 4 months so Mae went above and beyond to help me find something that I’d love and would be here in time. She not only found the perfect dress for me but also got me a great price since it was off the rack. She also created a great experience for me and my friends and was very patient with me facetiming my family to show every single dress I tried. I’ve been working with customer service for the past 20 years and I have to say this was an incredible experience! Thank you!!!” -Vanessa Bagnati
5. With Love Bridal Boutique
| Criteria | Ratings |
| Selection of Gowns | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Price Point | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Process | ★★★★✩ (4/5) |
| Consultations | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Alterations | ★★★✩✩ (5/5) |
| Fittings | ★★★✩✩ (5/5) |
| Customer Service | ★★★✩✩ (3/5) |
| Helpfulness | ★★★✩✩ (3/5) |
| Professionalism | ★★★✩✩ (3/5) |
If you’re a busy soon-to-be bride, the first thing that might make you consider going to With Love Bridal Boutique is that they are open every day. You only need to book an appointment (which is the common practice with bridal boutiques anyway) and you’re good to go.
If you’re undecided if With Love is the perfect fit for you, you can browse their collections online. Each collection also has a brief description of the style to give you an idea if this bridal boutique has the wedding dress you’re looking for.
Don’t have a specific style in mind yet? We love the fact that With Love has a large team of bridal stylists that can assist you in getting the right style for your special day.
However, it would be helpful to know the duration of each consultation, as it was not mentioned on their website. Though most consultations for wedding dress shopping run for 90 minutes, it would still be better to be sure of this aspect so you can pace yourself accordingly.
The other aspects of the purchase experience such as measurements, in-house alterations, and fittings are pretty straightforward and mentioned on their website. However, there are some negative feedback from clients with these specific stages.
Their customer service also needs to live up to their boutique’s name. Irate clients didn’t hold back on sharing how they were treated in a rude manner.
Pros
- Has a large team of bridal stylists
- Open every day
- Each collection has a brief description on their website
- Offers in-house alterations
Cons
- Some client complaints on customer service and measurements/fittings
- No mention of the duration of the consultation
Customer Review
Nothing but positive things to say
“Got my wedding dress here yesterday! I have nothing but positive things to say about this place. The shop is absolutely beautiful, all of the girls are very sweet and helpful! They have an amazing selection of dresses! Sydney was my consultant and she was great! She was very helpful and patient with me when I was trying on dresses! Overall great experience and I would recommend this shop to anyone looking for a dress!” —Mackenzie Whitford
A breath of fresh air
“I had a FANTASTIC experience at With Love Bridal. After a long day and 4 other stops at bridal shops around Ottawa, I was successful in finding « the one » at my last stop at With Love. It was a breath of fresh air. My consultant, Sydney, made the entire experience wonderful. She started by giving me a call a few days before my appointment to get a better sense of what my preferred style would be. With only a few questions of my likes and dislikes, the first dress she picked out for me was perfect. She greeted me with a bouquet of flowers, and followed up with a hand written card after I purchased the dress. Overall the experience couldn’t have been better!” —Lauren Walker
6. Fairy Dreams Bridal
| Criteria | Ratings |
| Selection of Gowns | ★★★★✩ (4/5) |
| Price Point | ★★★★✩ (4/5) |
| Process | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Consultations | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Alterations | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Fittings | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Customer Service | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Helpfulness | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Professionalism | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
Fairy Dreams Bridal is the perfect place for you to try on and find the wedding dress of your dreams. Their studio gives off an airy feeling as natural lights streams in from lofty windows. Their bridal room is enclosed by soft and flowy curtains that allow privacy in the change room while giving you a comfortably open changing space.
Every appointment they do is entirely private, thus you and your entourage get to have the entire studio to yourselves. You also have the chance to look through all the dresses and your own personal stylist.
We like how they dedicate 100% of their attention to ensuring that you have a stress-free experience. To maximize the service’s efficiency, they recommend a maximum of 4 to 5 guests to come along with the appointment.
Checking their website, their gown’s price range is from $1,299 to $13,090. They made sure to make a wide price range since they understand that buying a wedding gown is a big decision and a financial commitment.
We highly recommend Fairy Dreams Bridal to people who want to have fabulous wedding gowns at your own price range.
Pros
- Every appointment is done privately
- Stunning and spacey studio
- Wide range of quality bridal gowns
Cons
Customer Reviews
I found my DREAM dress and Irene truly made me feel like a VIP! Best Experience Ever!
“Amazing collection, boutique and owner! Irene carries exclusive designers that you can’t find anywhere else in Ottawa. Each appointment is private and tailored to the Bride and her crew. Not only do you get to try on gorgeous gowns, you can also nibble on snacks and sip bubbly, making it a truly unique bridal experience in Ottawa. I found my DREAM dress and Irene truly made me feel like a VIP! Best Experience Ever!” – Veronica Lopez
My experience at Fairy Dreams Bridal was everything I imaged and more
“My experience at Fairy Dreams Bridal was everything I imaged and more. Vania is extremely sweet and helpful. The dress selection is truly beautiful and the place itself feels like an actual fairy boutique. I would recommend it to anyone who is looking for their wedding dress.” – Amalia Abbiasini
7. ele Bridal Alterations
| Criteria | Ratings |
| Selection of Gowns | ★★★★✩ (4/5) |
| Price Point | ★★★★✩ (4/5) |
| Process | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Consultations | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Alterations | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Fittings | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Customer Service | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Helpfulness | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Professionalism | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
Ele Bridal Alterations are the most exclusive wedding alterations specialist in Ottawa. Their couturiers are trained fashion designers who specialize in making you look your best. They provide a wide range of services, including garment adjustments, wedding cakes, and bridal gown dry cleaning.
Checking their reviews, we noticed that a lot of their previous clients are satisfied with their wedding dress alterations due to how talented they are in altering clothes without decreasing its beauty.
They also like how stress-free the process was and how easy they are to talk with. Aside from their wedding dress services, they also provide succulent wedding favors, they have a number of options for wedding favors that they ship Canada-wide.
Pros
- Experienced couturiers
- Affordable rates
- Stress-free experience
Cons
- By appointments only
Customer Reviews
10/10 would go to Ele bridal again
“Super service! I brought my dress in and they did beautiful work and it was done in 10 days! They got the fit right on the first try and even showed my maid of honour how to properly tie my corset! Also the building inside was super cute ! 10/10 would go to Ele bridal again!” – Kate Kimber
Highly recommended for wedding dress alterations!
“Highly recommend for wedding dress alterations! They were super easy to communicate with, were upfront about any other information I needed, gave me time to talk about what I wanted and also provided suggestions when I wasn’t sure what would look best for alterations. My dress had a lot of lace and they were able to hem the bottom, and take in the (all lace) sleeves so perfectly!” – Amy Rebel
FAQs about Wedding Dresses in Ottawa
With the best wedding dress boutiques in Ottawa, you would have a hassle-free experience of having the gown of your dreams. You would surely treasure the day you said ‘yes’ to it.
Did we miss any dreamy wedding dress boutique in Ottawa? We’d love to hear your recommendations and suggestions.
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