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Let us take the guess work out of planning your perfect wedding day! Not to mention, you can win thousands of dollars in wonderful gifts, including romantic honeymoon vacations to Jamaica, Caesar's Pocono Resorts, Sandals Resorts, etc! You can also win incredible gifts for your wedding! Your designer bridal gown, tuxedos for the entire wedding party, limousine packages, headpieces, ice sculptures & much, much more!

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Brides to Be is a well-established, premier consignment bridal and formalwear shop with an extensive, diverse selection.

Sometimes there is confusion about exactly what consignment is. Some people think it is rental, others think that all items are used. Wrong! Consignment simply means purchasing a gown at lower than full retail cost. Consignment also means that gowns can be brand new as well as used. A bride purchasing a wedding gown from Brides to Be is getting more value with less investment.

Over 85% of our inventory is brand new, never been worn. Our solid reputation over the past 30 years has helped us forge relationships with key suppliers to offer you the very best and latest designs from top bridal salons. Each gown is carefully selected in order to give you the widest selection of unique styles and sizes from which to choose. Brides to Be is not limited to seasonal trends so all designs are available year round. All gowns may be purchased off the rack so you do not have to place an order several months in advance.

We built our success with “old-fashioned” personal service. When you step into Brides to Be, you walk into a relaxed, no pressure atmosphere. Brides to Be does not take appointments and we encourage you to stay as long as you like. All brides enjoy full access to our entire inventory. Our friendly, experienced staff listens to your needs and guides you to find the perfect gown that suits your personal style. Many times we go above and beyond your expectations in order to make your day extra special.

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A wedding is a ceremony where people are united in marriage. Wedding traditions and customs vary greatly between cultures. ethnic groups. religions, countries, and social classes. Most wedding ceremonies involve an exchange of wedding vows by the couple, presentation of a gift (offering, ring(s), symbolic item, flowers, money), and a public proclamation of marriage by an authority figure or leader. Special wedding garments are often worn, and the ceremony is sometimes followed by a wedding reception. Music, poetry, prayers or readings from religious texts or literature are also commonly incorporated into the ceremony.

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Many cultures have adopted the traditional Western custom of the white wedding. when the bride wears a white wedding dress and veil. Painting by Edmund Leighton (1853–1922)

A number of cultures have adopted the traditional Western custom of the white wedding. in which a bride wears a white wedding dress and veil. This tradition was popularized through the wedding of Queen Victoria. Some say Victoria's choice of a white gown may have simply been a sign of extravagance, but may have also been influenced by the values she held which emphasized sexual purity. [ 1 ] Within the modern 'white wedding' tradition, a white dress and veil are unusual choices for a woman's second or subsequent wedding.

The use of a wedding ring has long been part of religious weddings in Europe and America, but the origin of the tradition is unclear. One possibility is the Roman belief in the Vena Amoris, which was believed to be a blood vessel that ran from the fourth finger (ring finger) directly to the heart, thus when a couple wore rings on this finger their hearts were connected. [ 2 ] Historian Vicki Howard points out that the belief in the "ancient" quality of the practice is most likely a modern invention. [ 3 ] "Double ring" ceremonies are also a modern practice, a groom's wedding band not appearing in the United States until the early 20th century. [ 4 ]

The wedding ceremony is often followed by a drinks reception then a wedding breakfast. in which the rituals may include speeches from the groom, best man, father of the bride and possibly the bride, [ 5 ] the newlyweds first dance as a couple, and the cutting of an elegant wedding cake .

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Brides to Be believes finding your gown for your special day should be a fun and stress-free experience. During your visit, you will discover what style of gown accentuates your best features and personal style. You will also learn what shade of fabric best complements your skin tone.

Brides to Be never pressures anyone to make a purchase. Sometimes we even discourage it until you are 100% sure! Take advantage of our hold policies when you need a little more time to decide.

We carry all styles of gowns from the simple cotton and linen informals to the exquisite fabrics of the designer styles. Bridal gowns range in sizes from 2 to 28, with hundreds to choose from.

Our designer wedding gown rack is continuously enhanced with the arrival of new gowns. Appreciation of fine fabrics, such as silk/satin, silk organza and silk crepe, and delicate embellishments cause many brides to consider the beautiful gowns. There are no duplicates, so visit soon to see the entire collection.

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I love this shop! I needed an off-the-rack bridal gown for my wedding that was only 4 weeks away. Becca spent hours on a Friday with me as I tried on everything in the store that came in my size (and larger!). The prices range from $400 (lowest I saw) to designer dresses which were $1000+++. I learned that most of their dresses