Wedding Guide 2012: Bridal Dress Shops
Beautiful gowns and posh suits await at these bridal and tailoring shops.
Anaiss On Weddings
This showroom presents wedding and bridesmaid dresses and accessories from international brands such as Anaiss, Je T’aime, Veromia and Bellice. The extensive selection offers plenty of choices, from minimalist chic to elaborate designs with an embellished flair.
3/F, Tak Woo House, 17-19 D’Aguilar St. Central, 2522-2030, www.anaissonweddings.com
Athena Valorus
An expert in creating tailored gowns, Athena Valorus is a popular choice for dramatic silhouettes and beautifully long trains for traditional ceremonies. For East-West weddings or Chinese banquets, it also offers a sophisticated line of qipao-inspired dresses.
1402 Double Building, 22 Stanley St., Central, 2111-3700, www.athenavalorus.com
Bliss Wedding Boutique
The Bliss bridal collection features a line of timeless wedding gowns with flattering, classic shapes, and finished with lace, organza and satin. You can also choose from a made-to-order collection that can be tailored to fit. Gowns take four to six months to complete. The boutique is open by appointment.
7/F, Double Building, 22 Stanley St., Central, 2510-0288, www.blissonweddings.com
Blush Bridal Couture
This bridal shop stocks gowns by designers from Rome and New York, namely Selia Yang, Peter Langer and Junko Yoshioka. For bridesmaids, designer Jenny Yoo offers single color, well-cut dresses that can be used for any occasion.
Suite 7B, Man Cheung Building, 15-17 Wyndham St., Central, 2899-2739, www.blushbridalcouture.com
Central Weddings and Occasions
This extremely popular shop in the Landmark offers an exquisite range of gowns, so you’re sure to find one to best suit your personality, whether you’re looking for a ball gown or a sleek slip. The collection includes big names such as Badgley Mischka and local talent Dorian Ho. You can also find classic Vera Wang gowns as well as her latest collections in the free-standing Vera Wang salon.
Shop 3510, Edinburgh Tower, The Landmark,15 Queen’s Rd. Central, 2869-8666, www.centralweddings.com
Designer Bridal Room
Like the name suggests, this is the place to find wedding gown collections from some of the world’s most prominent fashion designers, including Christian Lacroix, Elie Saab and Karl Lagerfeld. The comprehensive selection ranges from contemporary designs and vintage glamour to luxurious haute couture.
205 Grand Millennium Plaza, 181 Queen’s Rd. Central, 2167-8708, www.designerbridalroom.com.hk