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Top Spots For Bridesmaid Dresses For Every Budget

Great bridal boutiques scattered around South Florida have beautiful bridesmaid dress options for every bride's budget. Dresses that flatter women with various body types, ages and fit preferences come in a rainbow of colors. The designers range from the popular to the up-and-coming including Bari Jay and Forever Yours. Some of the stores have alteration services on site and appointments are possible at some locations for the best possible, personalized service.

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Bellissima Bridal
371 Miracle Mile
Coral Gables, FL 33134
(305) 476-1500
www.bellissimabridal.net

Bellissima Bridal is a family-owned operation with more than 60 years of expert wedding experience. This shop is located in Miracle Mile in Coral Gables – a section of the city that has several exceptional bridal boutiques. The bridesmaid dresses are modern, youthful, stylish and available in a rainbow of colors. There are even styles available in various price ranges, making this a very convenient place to shop. Bellissima Bridal is open every day except Sunday and appointments are available and even recommended to receive the best personalized service for preparations for the big day.

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Lauderdale Bride/Gowns To Go
840 E. Oakland Park Blvd., Suite 101
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33334
(954) 565-0112
www.gownstogo.net

This shop boasts designer labels for less from names like Forever Yours and B2 By Jasmine. Prices are so affordable that some styles of bridesmaid dresses may be purchased for as low as $99! There are styles appropriate for bridesmaids of all ages and body types. Steaming and alteration services are available on site and clients with their own sources for alterations may arrange for them to go to the store as well.

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Sasha's Bridal Boutique
4750 SW 72 Ave.
Miami, FL 33155
(305) 661-0355
www.sashasbridal.com

Shop for dresses from edgy and up-and-coming designers – even couture styles are available from Sasha's Bridal Boutique. The fabulous dresses with varying hemlines come from names like Ivy & Aster and Bari Jay. The store is open for the public on Saturdays and all other days require personal appointments. This shop doesn't disappointment with prestige awards and recognition, including WeddingWire.com's Bride's Choice Award for 2013.

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Bridal Couture Of Boca Raton
8212 Glades Road
Boca Raton, FL 33434
(561) 470-1140
www.bocabridals.com

Located in the Lakeside Shopping Center, Bridal Couture Boca Raton is a family-owned business with accommodating, expert assistance. Appointments are not necessary, but they are recommended for the best service possible. The salon is large and sprawling with all of the extras needed for the best shopping, styling and fit sessions, but the gorgeous dresses come at surprisingly affordable prices. These elegant bridesmaid dresses come from designers such as Allure Bridesmaids, Bari Jay and Bill Levkoff.

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Pat's Bridals
6108 S. Dixie Highway
Miami, FL 33143
(305) 661-6889
www.patsbridals.com

Pat's Bridals has been selling top quality, gorgeous wedding apparel and accessories since the 1970s. Open five days a week (including Saturdays), this bridal shop has more than 500 samples of bridesmaid dresses to choose from – one of the largest selections in the area. Pat's Bridals has expert stylists on hand to assist with dressing women of different body types, sizes and style preferences. It is recommended to order the dresses six months to a year in advance of the wedding date to ensure proper delivery time.

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Chanoa Chen is a well-published blogger and online journalist on topics ranging from luxury lifestyle living to fashion shows and trends. A self-proclaimed Miami Beach fashion expert, she is also working on launching her first jewelry line, Boki Love. Her work can be found at Examiner.com.

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