Planning a wedding is a wonderful time but picking your wedding dress is one of the most magical experiences of your life. Even better is finding one from a Canadian-owned bridal line.
Ball-gown, Mermaid, Sheath, Trumpet or A-Line. Lace, Satin, Chiffon, Organza, Charmeuse, or Tulle. White, Ivory, Champagne, or Blush. The options for wedding dresses are endless. It can be overwhelming to decide where to begin researching what you like. We have rounded up our favourite Canadian bridal gown lines.
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Anais Anette
Starting out strong we have Anais Anette. With their flagship store located in Calgary, Alberta, and located in different retailers Country-wide. Alyssa, owner, and founder of Anais Anette has been obsessed with all things wedding since she was a young kid, which is part of the reason she started her business. She believed that wedding dress shopping should be exciting, memorable, relaxed and filled with love and laughter. Containing sizes 0-20 Anais Anette accommodates many different body types!
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Laudae
Laudae, located in Vancouver, British Columbia, is run by a small team of design, production, admin, marketing, shipping, and quality control all working together under one roof. One of Laudae’s missions is to try and make a difference. Laudae makes a conscious effort to source and manufactures responsibly to keep in line with environmental and social ethics. Their mission is to create sleek gowns to make women feel amazing in them!
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& For Love
Founded by friends Angel and Lisa, & For Love is an iconic brand that is authentic, effortless, and discarding traditional rules. Their main focus is to create a timelessly, but a rebellious approach to bridal styles. & For Love uses the highest quality materials, including 100% silk and linen as well as micro-sequins and geometric lace.
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Truvelle
Created in Vancouver, British Columbia, in 2013 by Gaby Bayona, Truvelle is made for the laid-back, effortless, and romantic bride. Truvelle creates made-to-order dresses that focus on fit and quality. Truvelle is all about the fresh minimalistic look for a modern bride.
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Pure Magnolia
Located in Vancouver, Pure Magnolia’s mission is to create beautiful gowns for brides while maintaining their passion for sustainable fashion. Pure Magnolia wants to ensure that every bride feels comfortable, beautiful, and proud of their contribution to ethical fashion.
Wedding dress shopping is filled with magic and memories. All five of these Canadian brands are wanting to create a wonderful experience for you, that lacks stress and creates a magical memory for you while finding your dream dress!
Published by HOLR Magazine.