The Ultimate LA Bridal Boutique Guide It's safe to assume that for any avid Racked reader, selecting your "I Do" day ensemble is one of the most important decisions you'll make throughout your wedding planning, especially since we've already got you squared away with location scouting, bridal party styling, and which locally-designed rings to put on your wish list. Because saying yes to the dress can be a daunting task (sticking to a budget, finding a perfect fit, and other major factors to consider here), we've rounded up the city's best spots to shop for your dream gown, whether you're in the market for a princess-y style Cinderella would be jealous of, or a modern, minimalist silhouette. Plus, this list includes boutiques that stock dresses for penny-pinchers as well as big-spenders, so you're bound to find something that suits all your needs here. Brides love the simplicity of creative director Tak Hau's USA-made designs for their modern style, and ability to totally customize to her needs.

Dresses typically fall between $600 and $3,000. Since this is Anthropologie's bridal counterpart, shoppers can expect to find plenty of vintage-inspired gowns by designers like Needle & Thread, Etoile, and Willowby by Watters, many of which hit well below the $1,000 mark.Bedroom Dresser With Mirror Ikea In addition to stocking plenty of independent designers like Truvelle and Erin Clare, this intimate Echo Park boutique is the best spot for conscious brides to score an eco-friendly style. Thank God I Fly T ShirtDresses start around $800 and go upwards of $4,500.Cheap Cat Enclosures For Sale If you count Christina Hendricks and Nicole Richie as style idols, you might want to hit up this iconic designer's Bev Hills boutique where you'll get the star treatment when you make an appointment to test out the totally elegant styles.

Prices start around $5,000. 5 Claire Pettibone Flagship Salon Romantics will adore the experience of shopping here, not only for the lacy, vintage-inspired, ethereal gowns, but also because they get to play dress-up in a legit castle. If that's not the princess experience, we don't know what is. Gowns here go for between $2,000 and $10,000. Curvy gals, this boutique has got you covered. The valley spot stocks sizes 16 to 32 by labels like Wtoo, Allure, and Essence. Prices fall between $700 and $2,700, and if you're lucky you can score one of a few in-store samples for even less. Budget brides shouldn't sleep on this outlet store that offers both established and indie brands at 25-75% off retail prices by stocking both samples and excess inventory. Additionally, the shop gives a percentage of profits from your purchase to Parkinson's cure efforts. At this appointment-only Bev Hills atelier, brides can consult about an expertly-fitted, custom creation from heralded designer Patricia Nevil.

The one-of-a-kind gowns go for $3,200 to $7,500 and up. 9 La Soie Bridal In addition to offering its own house line of contemporary bridal styles, this high-end boutique keeps couture creations by the likes of Badgley Mischka, Victoria Harper, and Blush by Hayley Paige in stock regularly. Most dresses go for between $1,000 and $5,000. If the sky is the limit for your bridal dress budget, definitely hit up this Robertson Boulevard boutique where so many fashionable LA ladies in search of a super feminine and romantic style — including actresses Christine Taylor and Kaitlin Olson — have struck gown gold. Stop into this dreamy Pasadena boutique (one of Lovely's 8 nationwide locations) to find bohemian styles by Elizabeth Dye and Anna Campbell alongside more modern gowns from Anne Barge and Nicole Miller. Prices fall between $1,500 and $6,500. Anyone following fashion knows that Monique's ultra-feminine styles are in a class all their own, especially when it comes to her bridal line.

Countless A-listers, including Reese Witherspoon and Carrie Underwood, have said their "I Do's" in the famed designers creations. Prices available upon request. Mordern, mimalist brides (particularly those not afraid of showing a little skin) will love the styles at the designer's WeHo boutique where sleek silhouettes are the name of the game. Dresses cost between $700 and $3,000. Don't care about keeping your gown until the end of time? Why not consider rental options at this Culver City spot, where you can score a designer dress for your big day without having to commit to a massive investment. This family-owned bridal boutique carries couture gowns by La Sposa, Enzoani, Maggie Sotero and more. Drop-ins are welcome (though the store suggests setting aside plenty of time for trying on), the environment is welcoming, and dresses are priced competitively — perhaps that's why so many brides-to-be turn to the boutique. Low key vibes abound at this bridal (and bridal party!) dress pop-up shop by LA's It Girl faved, sustainable brand.

In addition to the lack of stuffiness here, shoppers will love that the modern, skin-baring styles in stock can cost less than $500. Create a custom gown with your choice of fabric (the atelier doesn't keep it in stock) at this DTLA spot, where you'll be eased through the process from start to finish. Got high-end tastes with the cash to burn? The luxury department store's fourth-floor salon is "the largest bridal destination in the Los Angeles metro area." In addition to carrying high-end designers like Jenny Packham, Vera Wang, Reem Acra, J. Mendel, Marchesa and more, the boutique also offers bridal accessories, in-house alterations and the option to ship your gown to any Saks store for a "final fluff." In addition to offering immaculate pieces, shop owner and Shareen Mitchell also creates reworked wonders and retro stunners at her "no boys allowed" store in DTLA, where she's often on-hand to provide brides with her wealth of fashion and styling knowledge. Brides with that breezy, Cali vibe will love the bohemian gowns in stock at this Venice spot.