Gather your bridesmaids, mom, and besties and hit up these awesome bridal dress shops in the Des Moines area! Their personal stylists are there to provide you with a stress-free shopping experience and turn your visions into a reality. Stylists apply their knowledge and expertise to find your perfect gown amongst an array of designers, sizes, prices, and colors so you can say “YES!” to the dress.
Featured Photo: Kalon Bridal Studio
- HIGHLAND PARK: 413 Euclid Avenue, Suite 102, Des Moines, IA 50313
- By appointment only, W / Th / F : 10:00am – 8:00pm Sat: 9:00am – 5:00pm Sun: 12:00pm – 5:00pm
One of Des Moines’ newest bridal boutique opened its doors in the Highland Park neighborhood in April of 2024. Founded by two friends, Annie and Paiton, after both becoming engaged in 2020 and bonding over all things wedding planning. The boutique puts an emphasized focus on disruptive styles and a personalized experience. Run by appointments only, Kalon offers a full gallery of never before seen gowns that are sure to wow every bride. The personalized experience starts before brides even walk through the doors of the boutique–the Kalon team offers pre appointment phone calls, surveys moodboards and consultations to get to know the bride on a deeper level and make sure when she does arrive, it’s the best experience ever.
NEW: Celebrations Couture
- VALLEY JUNCTION: 304 5th Street, Suite 101 West Des Moines, IA 50265
- Open seven days a week, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Discover Celebrations Couture, the newest Des Moines metro gem in bridal fashion, nestled in the charming historic Valley Junction. With a quarter century of family bridal business tradition and industry expertise, this boutique provides exquisite service, personalized experience, and extensive dress selection, and boasts collections metro-exclusive that can only be seen at Celebrations Couture. Celebration Couture’s dedicated stylists are committed to helping brides and grooms find their perfect wedding day attire.
Modern Dress
- BOONE: 701 Story St, Boone, IA 50036
Located in Boone, Modern Dress has been owned and operated by Ashley Redeker since 2012. This boutique runs by appointment only so secure your spot early! Regular bridal appointments last an hour and a half and private appointments are two hours. Modern Dress carries an array of designers such as Zavana, Mori Lee, and Rachel Rose. Prices of their gowns range from $1,500 – $3,500 but the majority clock in around $1,800-$2,500. We trust that the 4.9 star rating on Google makes this shop worth the trip!
Weddings By Design
- WEST DES MOINES, 2020 Grand Ave Suite 400, West Des Moines, IA 50265
Owner Melissa Alger bought Weddings By Design with her mother back in 2003 and she’s been welcoming prospective brides ever since. If you book a private bridal appointment at Weddings by Design for a non-refundable fee of $50, you get the whole store to yourself and a 2-hour appointment complete with a stylist and a bunch of your closest friends. Looking for a tux or a suit? Pop over to The Tux Shop area for a one-stop shopping experience.
Bridal Boutique
- EAST VILLAGE, 412 E 6th St, Des Moines, IA 50309
With over three decades in the biz, Bridal Boutique knows a thing or two about bridal wear. Their staff is trained (literally, they complete three months of professional training before ever hitting the floor) to provide you with the best experience and assist you with your “Big Day” look. Some of the designer brands they carry include Allure Couture, Chic Nostalgia, Pronovias, and Willowby.
Pure Bridal
- AMES, 306 S 16th St, Ames, IA 50010
Pure Bridal in Ames has earned itself a coveted spot in theknot.com’s “Best of Weddings” Hall of Fame. Be sure to schedule an appointment as this shop is by appointment only! Up to four guests are permitted for the 90 minute appointment or upgrade to the premier appointment and get an extra 30 minutes and four additional guests. Just sit back and let your personal stylist find the dress of your dreams!
- URBANDALE: 2721 86th Street, Urbandale, Iowa 50322
Schaffer’s Bridal
- WEST DES MOINES, 5445 Mills Civic Pkwy, West Des Moines, IA 50266
A well loved favorite, Schaffer’s won a silver award at the 2023 Wedding Choice Awards in the Wedding Gown category. When you book a bridal appointment at Schaffer’s, you secure a personal consultant and a private suite to try on dresses for an hour or more while family and friends wait expectantly in the lounge. Collections they carry at their Des Moines store include Enzoani, Calla Blanche and Watters.
Affinity Bridals
- INDIANOLA: 125 W Salem Ave, Indianola, IA 50125
Just ten minutes from Des Moines, Affinity Bridals has served brides in the metro for over 27 years. Family owned and operated, Affinity carries a wide selection of dresses in every material and style you can think of. Stylists are knowledgeable and eager to work with brides with all styles and budgets.
The Bridal Connection
- ANKENY: 708 N Ankeny Blvd, Ankeny, IA 50023
Bridal Connection has the largest selection of curvy gowns in the area, carrying sizes 0-32. Experience one-on-one personalized shopping of gowns ranging from $1000-$2100. Choose from a private collection or modern designers. Lara, the owner, handpicks each dress in the collection to ensure it construction and design are up to Bridal Connection standards.
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