(212) 252-0661
54 W 21st St Ste 907
New York City,
NY
10010
40.741
-73.9923
Neighborhoods: Midtown, Flatiron District
Hours:
By appointment only
The Bridal Garden
What People Are Saying About The Bridal Garden
The Editor
Contributor
Citysearch
In Short – The Bridal Garden, run by the nonprofit Sheltering Arms Children's Services, is a New York bride's first stop on the road to wedding bargains. Coordinating with some of the city's top designers such as Priscilla of Boston, Richard Glasglow, and Marisa and Nancy Issler, the Bridal Garden stocks a full house of donated, never-been-worn dresses the designers consider surplus. Profits go back into the organization, which helps 3,000 disadvantaged kids and their families each year.
08/22/09
Happy Bride
by SleepyK2
I found the Bridal Garden though this website and decided to go based on the glowing reviews I read. I was not disappointed. The selection of gowns completely blew me away. I am priced out of high end gowns, but I was able to purchase a stunning Ulla Maija gown. This gown makes all others I tried on look cheap and tacky. Every layer and underskirt is made from various silks. Top layer is beaded and sequined Chantilly lace. This is something I never would have been able to wear had it not been for the Bridal Garden. Initally I could not afford the gown, but when I told Gina my budget, she was able to meet it. Going anywhere else is a waste of time. These women are very helpful and friendly and seem to genuinely enjoy dressing brides to be.
- Pros: Gorgeous Designer gowns for fraction of price
06/24/09
Found the perfect dress here
by dht183
The first dress I found was my wedding dress. It was perfect and what was even better was that the price was about 75% less than the retail price. Gina was really helpful and their seamstress Julie altered my dress perfectly. Highly recommend giving Bridal Garden a look before you pay way too much money somewhere else.
05/05/09
Hidden gem!
by Deborah12
I had been to higher end salons, lower end salons, and DIY warehouses... I had even bought a dress already, but didn't really love it. I started searching for sample sales and other off-the-rack options as my wedding day is closing in. What a relief to find the Bridal Garden. While the selection isn't HUGE, it is definitely manageable for anyone feeling overwhelmed by the plethora of options out there. The quality of the gowns were mostly excellent with a few donations that may have been in a showroom for a while, or worn by a bride that had a ton of fun on her day! I saw so many beautiful options, and when I brought my mom back we knew that this dress would look amazing on our wedding day! The prices cannot be beaten, and I love that my money will be going to charity. It brings the whole focus of the wedding back to where it should be, not on the consumerism. I am so happy that I found this gem, and I wish that they sold evening dresses so that I could keep going back to support their cause! I will definitely recommend this place to everyne!
- Pros: Corinne! So patient, helpful, and honest!
- Cons: Can get crowded- go earlier in the day if possible.
The Details on The Bridal Garden
Save Money:
At up to 75-percent off the original cost, these gowns are priced to move (most are $295 to $1,995).
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