If you want a runway look for your walk down the aisle, head to this Main Line shop owned by model Gabrielle Paoletti. Offerings include sleek pieces by designers like Antonio Gual as well as billowing, avant-garde looks such as a high-low gown with flower embellishments — with matching veil — by Senstudio. Read More »
113 South Wayne Avenue, Wayne, PA Website
The beauty of this appointment-only salon at the Bok Building is the care with which founder Mayana Carter curates her collection of independent labels and non-traditional looks. Each designer adds a layer to the fabric of her shop — whether it’s because the brand is run by a woman of color or made of recycled materials, whether it’s gender-and-size-inclusive (up to size 24 in-store and 32-plus via special order) or pays its workers a living wage. Read More »
821 Dudley Street, studio 513, Philadelphia, PA Website
For those having their own modern Regency Era romances, this appointment-only boutique from Ali Campbell is filled with all the puffed sleeves and squared necks you could desire. Most of the designers are local exclusives (this is one of only two Marquise Bridal stockists in the whole country), and you’ll have the space to yourself when you visit. Read More »
2 East King Street, Malvern, PA Website