THE PERFECT GOWN 204-417-9599
Winnipeg’s first bridal salon specializing in plus size gowns for women size 12 to 38 and up if needed . We believe every woman, no matter what her shape or size, should feel excited and beautiful when shopping for her dress. We not only carry Bridal but gowns for Mothers, Grandmothers, Bridesmaids and Prom. Come visit us and let our consultants help you find your Perfect Gown! When booking with us please note that during the week , walk-ins are welcome,
On Saturdays we have to keep it to bride plus 3 to accommodate everyone.
All of our stock gowns range from sizes 12 - 38 and may be purchased off the rack. Although we are a plus size shop many of our dresses an be ordered in smaller sizes from 00 as well, depending on the designer. Please note that not all gowns are shown on our website. it is only a sample of what we have, there are many more for you to try on,
We now have some exclusive line for your viewing, Styles to suit all women, with the fit your are looking for. Please note that not all gowns are shown on our website
Unique 4 U
British Bridal
Helen Fontaine
Sydeny’s Closet
Alana
Herawhite
May Queen
Feista
Other lines we carry are Kenneth Winston, Morilee, Romantic, Jaqueline Bridal, Alex Evening, Arthur Harris, Bridal Classics, Flattering Me strapless corsets, Bandelettes, and much, much more,
We are always looking for mature ladies to join our team, If you are interested in casual/pt. and have experience in retail clothing, send us your resume. We would love to hear from you.
When my daughter Pam got engaged in 2016, I was thrilled to watch my first-born plan her wedding. When we went bridal gown shopping we found very few dresses in Pam's size to try on, my heart ached. I hated watching my daughter feel uncomfortable in cramped changing rooms that were not designed with women of all sizes in mind.
The experience was extremely disappointing, and I felt deeply that it didn't have to be. I knew that gorgeous fashion-forward gowns existed in plus sizes, so why weren't they being sold anywhere that was accessible?
It may have been discouraging but the experience sparked an idea. I didn't want any other women to have their excitement and joy tempered while planning the most important day of their lives. I immediately jumped into action, planning Winnipeg's first ever plus-sized bridal boutique.
With chic decor in mind, I planned for oversized fitting rooms, comfortable chairs, cushy floors, flattering lighting and most importantly, a great collection of dresses up to size 32+, on site, for brides to try on.
Never again would a woman have to feel intimidated in a bridal shop that didn't cater to her needs. Regardless of her size, every woman should be made to feel stunning in her wedding dress and be able to thoroughly enjoy shopping for it!
OUR BEAUTIFUL BRIDES WHO SAID YES !
APPOINTMENTS
Our fitting appointments run approximately 90 minutes
(though of course, you're not obligated to use up the whole block of time )
We offer appointments at:
♡ Monday 11-5
♡ Tuesday Closed
♡ Wednesday 11-5
♡ Thursday 11-5♡Friday 10-5
♡Saturday 10-5
♡Sunday by appointment only during the months of Oct - Apr , A $100.00 is required for this service, If you purchase the gown, the $100.00 will be applied to your bill.
Evenings are available by appointment only
We require prebooked appointments on Saturdays, Evening appointments are available on request. Walk-ins welcome as long as we have a change room for you. Call for more info.
Trying on wedding dresses is one of the most fun parts of planning for your wedding.
Did you know, if you are flying or taking the train to shop here for the weekend, we will do our best to accommodate you. If you buy your gown on a Thurs or Friday and our seamstress will do her best to have alterations done before you leave on Sunday or Monday, We know how hard it is to get to the city, we want to make your wedding gown experience as easy as possible.
We have a few tips before you come to The Perfect Gown, to make your fitting experience the best it can be!
DOS & DON’TS
1. BRING YOUR WEDDING SHOES
Bring the shoes that you are likely to wear for your wedding. It will give you a much better idea of how the dress sits on you. If you haven't chosen your shoes yet, bring a pair of shoes that is closest to the height of the heel you will probably be wearing.
2. BRING YOUR WEDDING UNDERGARMENTS
Some women buy special undergarments for their wedding day while others prefer to be comfortable in their everyday underwear. Regardless of what you plan to wear under your dress, make sure you bring it to your fitting appointment. You'll get a much better idea of the fit of a dress when you're wearing exactly what you'll have underneath on the big day.
3. KEEP YOUR PARTY SMALL
The Perfect Gown's viewing area is small and intimate so we ask that you bring no more than five guests to your appointment to make sure everyone has a spot to sit comfortably... and so you have more than enough room to move around as you try on our beautiful dresses.
As seen in many of the reality shows, if you bring an entire entourage of friends and family to your appointment, things can quickly get out of hand as opinions begin to clash. The takeaway? Keep your crew small and intimate and try to invite two to three people whose opinions align with your style vision.
4. REMEMBER NOT TO WEAR ANY HEAVY SCENTS
We ask that you please remind everyone who will be accompanying you, we are strictly a strict scent-free shop, due to our owner's severe chemical scent allergy. This means avoid wearing any perfumes or scented creams/body sprays, and heavily scented hair products.
In the case of someone wears a strong scent and is affecting the owner (she may be the one helping you during your appointment!), we may have to cut your appointment short or ask the person wearing the scent to exit the shop. We thank you sincerely for your understanding.
4. WEARING MAKEUP
Makeup should be kept to a bare minimum. Please try to wear minimal makeup to avoid transfers on to the wedding gowns.
5. TAKE PHOTOS !
Get a trusted friend to snap a few photos of the front, back and side of the dress. This will help you compare and contrast all the gowns you’ve tried on. Keep in mind that some places don’t allow photos, but here we highly encourage it. Shopping can get overwhelming to the point many dresses tend to look a like. Remain calm and if you need to reschedule, we will be happy to do so.
6. DON’T WAIT UNTIL THE LAST MINUTE
Wedding gowns normally take five months to arrive and another eight weeks to alter, so START EARLY (ideally about a year or so before). Now, don’t overwhelm yourself with a barrage of appointments over one weekend; instead, start out with one or two appointments a week and see how it goes. When you start early in your search, you give yourself time to enjoy the process, take breathers, regroup, compare and truly enjoy the search as it’s meant to be enjoyed!
7. DON’T BE DISCOURAGED
We’ve all heard the stories of brides who bought the first dress they saw but in reality that doesn’t happen all that often. Everyone is different, you may visit several boutiques and try on lots of dresses before you find ‘the one’ so go with little or no expectation, to eliminate any pressure.
Most importantly, enjoy the experience, it’s your wedding day and finding your wedding dress is all just part of the fun!
Looking for a quaulified seamstress, Elaine has you covered from Wedding gowns, to grad, bridesmaids, galas, and Mother’s too.
With over 33 years of experience she will do wonders for you, weather it is to add sleeves, drop a neckline or whatever you are dreaming of . She will make your dreams come. Will do all formal alterations.
Elaine’s Alterations 431-998-7133 Drycleaning is also available .
