Where to find your dream wedding dress in Nashville
A marriage of exquisite experience, and couture craftsmanship.
Every woman dreams of stepping into a place like this. A place with an intentional and thoughtful design for brides, a team of women who will become trusted friends by the end of your time together, and racks full of some of the most beautiful and unique dresses you will ever lay eyes on! This boutique has a little bit of everything - dresses for the classic bride, the bold, the fashion forward, and the old soul romantic. Each design is one-of-a-kind.
This is the place to fall in love with the wedding dress of your dreams.
Let me introduce you to this stunning boutique, familiarize you with what you can expect, and offer some tips for your shopping experience…
A Nashville bride wearing a mini wedding dress with an elegant veil.
Tip: Your experience makes or breaks the dress!
Half the battle of finding the right dress is the EXPERIENCE you have while trying it on! This is an incredibly personal decision, and you deserve to have a quality individual or team who isn’t there to influence your decision, but rather, reduce the noise by paying attention to you - your responses, your feelings, your vision.
Let me introduce you to this stunning Nashville bridal boutique: Ila Bridal
Ila was originally located in Wedgewood-Houston, just south of downtown Nashville. As they grew in demand, a larger space was needed to fulfill the dreams of their brides. Dresses as beautiful as these deserve a space where they can shine, while allowing the bride to be center stage. Their space in downtown Franklin is just that, and a just short drive from Nashville.
Ila is a luxury bridal boutique that is truly one-of-a-kind. Through expert styling, a desire to give women a beautiful wedding dress shopping experience, and the unique designers they carry, Ila creates a magical experience for each bride as she searches for “the one”. They create an atmosphere that takes your shopping from stressful to peaceful - from overwhelming to dreamy.
Tip: be mindful of who you bring along to your appointment!
Who are the people who know you thoroughly, but who you also feel most at peace and yourself around? Just because you love someone dearly, doesn’t mean they’re a good choice to bring with you. You want to choose someone who takes the pressure off, and who won’t thrust their opinions on you without you asking.
A Nashville bride’s dream bridal boutique!
What you can expect while wedding dress shopping at Ila:
A selection of couture level craftsmanship for every dress
A 90 minute, private appointment to peruse and enjoy the journey of finding “the one”
A personal stylist to help you pair the perfect accessories with your dress
An option of ready-to-wear, and bespoke custom creations
An elegant atmosphere that will elevate your entire experience
A Nashville bride wearing the perfect springtime wedding dress and veil!
Wedding dress shopping tips:
Don’t just ask yourself how you want to look. Ask yourself how do you want to feel?
Don’t just try on the styles you’re drawn to. Try on a few styles that aren’t your first choice. Many brides are surprised to discover that they love a dress on them that they never would have considered. On the other hand, it can confirm that what you love is truly what you love!
It’s often best to only bring 1-2 people with to your appointment. You don’t want too much input as you’re making your own choice.
Move around - test out walking, dancing, sitting etc. You want to make sure you won’t be overly restricted.
Keeping in mind that trends quickly go out of style. Don’t put too much emphasis on what is currently “in”, but rather, what feels timeless and true to you.
You may get emotional, or you may feel totally calm and at peace when you find “the one”. Don’t put pressure on your “reaction” to your dress!
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