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Bridal Shops and 
Formal Wear

Whether you opt for a highly formal church wedding or a casual affair at the beach, the Wilmington area offers an abundance of stores from which to choose your wedding finery. Here are a few that specialize.EGF 06-02-08

Wilmington
 

   

Beautiful Brides of Wilmington
803-B S. College Rd., Wilmington
(910) 395-0052

This small but complete bridal shop has everything you need to dress the wedding party and more. Offering formal wear for all occasions, owner Sandra Leigh uses her extensive experience and expertise to help you choose bridesmaids' gowns, flower-girl dresses, mother-of-the-bride gowns, even little boys' tuxedos. Select from a wide range of accessories, shoes and jewelry as well as bridal undergarments and bras up to size triple D. Looking for prom gowns and pageant dresses? Beautiful Brides of Wilmington has them, along with tiaras, scepters and pageant pins. For excellent quality formal wear at affordable prices, Beautiful Brides of Wilmington is the little shop you don't want to miss.EGF 06-02-08
 

   

Cape Fear Formal Wear
218 N. Third St., Wilmington
(910) 762-8206

Independence Mall, Wilmington
(910) 452-1106

Family owned and managed, Cape Fear Formal Wear has been serving the area for more than 40 years. These folks can dress all the men in your wedding party from head to toe. The only business of its kind in southern North Carolina that owns its merchandise, Cape Fear Formal Wear offers the area's largest selection of men's rentals and sales. Cape Fear Formal Wear will handle your special occasion with the utmost care and attention. Same-day service is available.EGF 06-02-08
 

 

 

Dance & Romance
University Landing Shopping Center, 415 S. College Rd., Ste. 14,
Wilmington 
 
(910) 793-2090


Dance & Romance is the place to shop for bridal shower or bachelorette party gifts, supplies and fun stuff. Along with massage oils, movies and adult toys, you'll also find slenderizing corsets and fine lace lingerie in sizes petite to 4X. This unique shop also offers glamor photos for the bride, in-store or in-home bachelorette parties, exotic dance classes, and unique bridal gift bags.
EGF 06-02-08
 

   

Elegant Brides
5424 Oleander Dr., Ste. 9, Wilmington
(910) 796-0602

A family-owned business, Elegant Brides has been providing personalized service to Wilmington-area brides for more than 20 years. Here you will find custom designs and alterations with prices to fit all budgets. A wide selection of accessories, invitations and references to other wedding services will help you in your preparations.EGF 06-02-08
 

 

Fountaine Bridals & Formals
5202 Carolina Beach Rd., Ste. 11, Wilmington
(910) 794-9959

Wilmington's oldest bridal shop, Fountaine Bridals & Formals has been dressing beautiful brides for over 25 years. Fountaine's is known for its large selection of fabulous gowns in many styles from size 2 to 28, as well as dresses for bridesmaids and mother-of-the-bride. Their experienced staff provides full bridal consulting. An exceptional line of bridal accessories includes shoes, jewelry, garters, veils and tiaras. Outfit every lady in your wedding party, including your flower girl. Alterations are done on the premises.  PW 2-10-06       

Brunswick County

Jeffrey's
120-9 Shallotte Crossing, Shallotte
(910) 755-5333

Jeffrey's is a men's wear shop carrying a full line of dress and casual wear as well as tuxedos. They have a full line of tuxedos, including Oscar de la Renta, After Six, Lord West, Andrew Fezza, Geoffrey Beene, Claiborne, Chaps Ralph Lauren and Perry Ellis. Dress shoes can also be purchased. Having a large wedding? Jeffrey's offers a free groom's tux and a half-price ring bearer's suit with the rental of six to nine tuxedos. With the rental of ten or more, the ring bearer's suit is free. rp/1-24-06

 

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