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Boston's Best Boutiques For Wedding Dresses

Why shop at chain stores for your wedding dress when Boston has so many bridal shops to choose from? Browse unique dresses and custom designs while getting the personalized attention you deserve. Whether your style is modern, classic or high-end couture, you will find the dress of your dreams at one of these local Boston boutiques.
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Flair Brides + Maids
140 Newbury St., Suite 202
Boston, MA 02116
(617) 247-2828
www.flairbridesmaid.com

This downtown boutique offers a personalized, upscale shopping experience for brides of every budget. Browse through couture gowns in a comfortable atmosphere while your consultant assists you every step of the way. With individualized attention, you can find a dress in the perfect color, fabric and silhouette for you. Flair also offers a wide selection of bridesmaids dresses and accessories to add the finishing touches.

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L'élite Bridal
14 Newbury St.
Boston, MA 02116
(617) 424-1010
www.lelite.com

L'elite is an upscale bridal boutique that offers the latest fashions in the bridal industry. It carries dresses from 10 American and European designers, which range from modern and couture to traditional. Each collection comes in a range of prices to allow each bride to find the dress that fits her budget. Allow an experienced consultant to help you preview the dresses and guide you when choosing style, color and fabric.

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Luke Aaron
38-A Fleet St.
Boston, MA 02109
(857) 288-9375
www.lukeaaronboston.com

Luke Aaron, an Idaho native, came to New England to study at Tufts University where he learned pattern making and draping. He then went on to attend Yale School of Drama where he built his knowledge of fashion history and garment construction. This combined love of fashion and theater is what inspired his label and the gowns in his showroom today. Each unique dress is a mixture of wearability and fantasy that can be made to order. Don't choose a run-of-the-mill dress when you can have your own designer right here in Boston.

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Musette Bridal Boutique
123 Newbury St.
Boston, MA 02116
(617) 424-1070
www.musettebridal.com

Musette brings bridal fashions from around the world right here to Boston. A consultant is provided to help you browse through designer dresses by Peter Langner, Yolan Chris, Rivini and Romona Keveza while you search for the gown of your dreams. Each gown offers a sophisticated yet whimsical feel that allows brides to feel even more special on their big day. For an even more unique experience, consider using the atelier or artist design studio. An artist will use a blend of design expertise and talent to create a custom wedding dress just for you, and then assist in choosing the accessories to finish the look.

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Maria Lisa Bridal & Boutique
1754 Centre St.
W. Roxbury, MA 02132
(617) 469-4321
www.marialisabridal.com

Maria Lisa Bridal and Boutique boasts over 20 years in business. The staff here offers unbeatable personalized attention and experience to help you choose the perfect gown for your special day. Bridal dress styles range from classic to haute couture, and can be altered on site by its professional alteration services. Designers include Sophia Tolli, Mary's Bridal, Eden Bridals, Demetrios Bridal and Jasmine Bridal. After choosing your wedding gown, browse the bridesmaids gowns to dress your wedding party or pick out a handbag, shoes, veil, garter, shawl and gloves to complement your look.

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Kim Vareika is the owner of Vareika Personal Training and Yoga in Plainville. She has been in the fitness industry for over ten years, and believes that wellness is about more than just physical health. When she is not teaching, practicing, or writing, she resides in Bridgewater where she enjoys spending time with family, friends, and her nephew Caesar. Her work can be found at Examiner.com.

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