There's no shortage of modern gowns to consider at Toronto's foremost bridal store. Peruse designers like Blush, Anna Campbell, Wtoo and Tara Lauren online before heading to the Moss Park area shop for a try. Prices run from around $500 up to $4,000 and more.

Head to the seventh floor of The Bay for the Canadian outpost of this decades-old bridal brand from Brooklyn. If you want to feel like you're on an episode of Say Yes to the Dress, Eaton Centre edition, visit Kleinfeld's 20,000-square-foot shop and model some looks in the Twirling Area.

Love don't cost a thing, or, in the case of this heartfelt volunteer-run boutique, significantly less. Now located on Rogers Road, The Bride's Project offers new and gently used gowns ranging from $100 to $1,250, encouraging the recycling of dresses while donating profits to cancer charities. 

This Ossington bridal boutique is for sleek silhouettes, including their own inhouse designs. Boho brands include Rue de Seine or ultra-elegant looks from Dan Jones. Sample sales means you can always snag a discount, some as much as 75 per cent, on designer dresses.

Laidback wedding dresses with lovely accents are both affordable and chic from this pretty shop on Carlaw Avenue. You'll find satiny dresses for $600 and made-to-order sheer dresses for $1,300. The designs aren't exclusive to conventional bridal looks, either, meaning you could hypothetically repurpose your dress for another special occasion. 

Customizable silk wedding gowns by dress designer Lea-Ann Belter are totally customizable and come in all sizes. Visit this studio at Broadview and Dundas for custom-made veils and beautiful, detailed fabrics with prices that start around $2,500. Her Astrid & Mercedes line is less traditional, with one collection using fabrics made from recycled plastic bottles.

If you're looking for the works (picture beads, tulle and embroidery) this Bloordale shop is the answer. Ferre Sposa leans into the extravagant aesthetic of wedding day with gowns from Maggie Sottero, Kenneth Winston and Pronovias. Bridal veils and jewellery will complete your regal bridal look.

Couture gowns and plus size options abound at this longtime bridal shop inside the Dufferin Business Centre. Sparkle and shine in Martina Liana, Pronovias and Eve Lendel. You'll also find their affordable selection, Ave 22 Off The Rack, in the same shop. 

Corso Italia's go-to for classic wedding and evening gowns prides itself in offering a relaxed, comfortable environment to do your gown shopping. Sorella Vita, Maggie Sottero and L'Amour are just a few of the designers carried here, with an impressive inventory of styles and price range.