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Our Bridal Shop
Elegant Forever is a thoughtfully curated couture bridal shop located in Frederick, Maryland. We were borne of the concept that wedding dress shopping should be a stress-free and celebratory moment during a bride’s engagement season. We serve brides throughout the Maryland, Virginia, Washington, DC and West Virginia. With a unique design that caters to each person’s individual sense of style, Elegant Forever promises to bring a sense of magic, comfort, and positive energy to your special day. Don’t forget to check us out on Instagram and Facebook! Below you can watch a video tour of our intimate bridal boutique!
Wedding Dresses
- Full-Service Bridal Boutique
- Beautiful dress collection.
- Veils and Headpieces
- Variety of Styles, Sizes, Colors
In-House Alterations
- Professional Seamstress
- Alterations Done Onsite
- Custom Alterations
- Dress Cleaning
Wedding Dresses and More
Find your perfect dress!
We carry a beautiful collection of wedding dresses in a variety styles, sizes, fabrics and colors. Allow our stylists to help you find a dress that fits your figure, style and budget. Whether you are looking for a petite, curvy, or plus size wedding dress, a bohemian (boho), lace or beach wedding dress, or a traditional or couture wedding dress, we are confident we can help you find the perfect dress!
Customer reviews
What Our Brides Are Saying
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Proud to be the highest rated shop in Frederick!
What do our brides have to say?
- Elegant Forever and specifically Laura along with the amazing seamstresses (Gladys & Florence) are truly one of a kind! They give you one-on-one attention and are so kind and caring from the moment you walk in! If you're looking … More for a wedding dress, this is the BEST place to go!! They're professional and make the experience of finding your wedding dress so positive. I made a lot of alterations to my dress and they executed it flawlessly and were so wonderful to work with. I've never loved a small business and the people at it more! I HIGHLY recommend - I will always remember Elegant Forever as one of the best highlights of planning my wedding, so much so that I'm sad I don't need to go there anymore!
- Fantastic service! I came to Elegant Forever to get my wedding dress altered after the first boutique I tried to book kept rescheduling me. I was nervous going to a boutique that I did not purchase my dress at (purchased in a different … More state), but I could not have asked for a better experience. Laura was so kind, she remembered details from previous visits, and always listened to my wants and needs above all else. Gladys and Florence were amazing seamstresses and did everything exactly as what we had decided on! The only challenge I would mention was a couple times where I would be asked the night before or the day of to show up to the boutique for my next appointment; However, I was never expected to show up that last minute, only asked, so it was not a big deal. Would recommend this team to any bride-to-be or anyone looking to get an important dress tailored!
- I found my dress at Elegant this past April and had the most amazing experience with Laura! She was so in tune with what i wanted and what looked the best on me! Everything was very professional and i loved that i was the only one in the … More shop at the time of my appointment. I grew up in Frederick but live out of state now. I wanted to find my dress in Frederick so I could have that experience with my family. Laura and her team were so helpful with getting the alterations done while I was in town and everything went so smoothly. Once the alterations were done, they packaged my dress up for me so I could fly home with it. I cant say enough good things about Elegant Forever💕💕
- They were so helpful with my daughter's wedding gown! It was a quick visit for us as her dress did not need much. However, they squeezed us in and helped us regardless. Very kind and thoughtful. We appreciated their time. We will … More be back!
- Amazing experience from the start to the end. I was actually kinda sad that I was done with their service when I picked up my dress!
FAQs
We see brides by appointment only. Scheduling an appointment allows us to give you dedicated time and our undivided attention. Our boutique offers an intimate setting where you can feel comfortable and pampered. We suggest scheduling your appointment at least 2 week in advance. However, depending on our schedule, walk-ins are possible if you call ahead.
A normal starting point is about eight months prior to your wedding date. Some brides start sooner and some brides have a very short timeframe. Most gowns take approximately 6 weeks to receive if they are not in stock. Often times our designers have dresses ready to ship within two weeks. Also, we typically have discontinued floor sample dresses available for immediate sale on discount prices. Each bride’s timeline is unique, so please plan accordingly based on your personal needs. We’re happy to help with your planning.
Our wedding dresses generally range from $1,200 to $2,500. We also have discontinued and/or sample dresses on our online and in-store sale rack going for under $1,000, offering excellent savings. Also check out our seasonal promotions! Did you know the average wedding dress price in the Maryland, DC, Virginia area is about $1,500 (source: Insider.com).
Ideally, you should wear undergarments similar to those you plan to wear with your wedding dress at your wedding. We suggest a strapless style bra, spanx and, if desired, a body shaper. Let us know if you have additional questions. We do carry a selection of undergarments for sale.
Brides typically bring with them one to two family members or friends they trust the most. Having too many people with you can be overwhelming and take away from you experience. To reduce stress, we strongly suggest limiting your group to no more than four people. If you anticipate bringing a larger group, please let us know when scheduling. Also, while we love children, a bridal boutique is not a fun place for kids and they will get bored easily. More importantly, there are many hazards including glass mirrors and loose pins.
Yes! We have our own seamstresses and provide in-house expert alterations for all dresses we sell. Consultation and fittings are scheduled at the boutique – typically on Thursdays and Sundays. You should plan on two to three fittings. While we normally offer alterations only for wedding dresses purchased at our boutique, contact us for availability on dresses purchased elsewhere. We are always happy to help your bridal party with their alterations of bridesmaids dresses and mother of the bride dresses.
We accept most major credit cards (e.g. Visa, MasterCard), Checks, and contactless forms of payment (e.g. Apple Pay, Google Pay).
We are very upfront with our cancellation and return policy. Being a small business and given the nature of the wedding dress industry, all purchases are final and cancellations, returns, exchanges or refunds are not allowed. Once your order is placed we cannot make changes and modifications to your order. If you have questions or concerns, please let us know. We want you to be fully aware of policies surrounding your purchase.