The Best Places to Shop for a Wedding Dress in Jacksonville, Florida

It's wedding season once again, and that means that it's time to purchase a wedding dress. If you live in the Jacksonville area, there are quite a few options to choose from when it comes to locations to shop. I have reviewed several stores that offer great wedding gowns at great prices.

David's Bridal offers more than just wedding dresses - this establishment is possibly the best location to find the perfect dress for a formal occasion, including wedding gowns, and dresses for your bridesmaids. David's Bridal has over fifty years of experience, and offers dresses to fit any taste and budget. David's also offers dresses for any body type, including plus sizes. In addition to the perfect wedding dress, you can also pick out the perfect accessories, including evening bags, lingerie, jewelry, shoes and wraps. David's also offers on-site alterations services, and dyeing services for shoes and accessories. David's has two locations in Jacksonville - at 9400 Atlantic Park Boulevard in the Regency Park Shopping Center, and at 9990 Southside Boulevard in The Shoppes at the Avenues. Their hours of operation are Monday through Friday 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., and Sunday noon to 6:00 p.m. For more information, check out their website at http://www.davidsbridal.com. You can also make an appointment for a fitting by calling 877-923-BRIDE.

JCPenney offers wedding dresses in all sizes and styles. In addition to your wedding gown, you can also get all your necessary accessories and shoes at JCPenney. Most locations also feature a salon, so you can get your hair and nails for your big day. JCPenney has several locations in the Jacksonville area, including at the Jacksonville Regency Shopping Center at 3000 Dunn Avenue, at Regency Square Mall at 9501 Arlington Expressway, and at The Avenues Center at 10308 Southside Boulevard. JCPenney is open seven days a week - you can check their website for hours and contact information for specific locations. JCPenney usually has great sales on weekends, especially holiday weekends, and if you check your Sunday paper, you can usually get a great discount coupon. For more information, visit www.jcpenney.com.

Dillard's is also another great choice for wedding dresses, shoes and accessories. They have wedding gowns to fit any young lady, and any budget, and also offer great sales. Dillard's has several locations in Jacksonville, including at The Avenues at 10300 Southside Boulevard, at St. John's Town Center at 4755 Town Crossing Drive, and at Regency Square at 9501 Arlington Expressway. Dillard's is open seven days a week, however, hours may vary by location. For more information, you can visit their website at www.dillards.com.

Sears is another great place to shop for the perfect wedding dress. In addition to your wedding gown, you can get all your accessories at Sears, including shoes, handbags and jewelry. In addition to having great dresses, their prices are very reasonable, and they are always having great sales. Sears also offers dresses for any body type, including plus sizes. Sears has a location in Jacksonville at the Regency Square Mall, located at 9501 Arlington Expressway. There is a second sears location at The Avenues Mall, located at 10302 Southside Boulevard in Jacksonville. Visit www.sears.com for more information, including store hours and phone numbers.

Another great place to buy a wedding dress in Jacksonville is at French Novelty Prom Dresses and Formal Wear, located at Cedar Hills Shopping Center, at 3520-4 Blanding Boulevard in Jacksonville. French Novelty also has a store at The Jacksonville Landing at 2 Independent Drive, and at the Jacksonville Regional Shopping Center at 3000-65 Dunn Avenue. French Novelty offers wedding dresses at 20% - 75% discounts every day. Plus, if you print the coupon from their website, you can receive an additional 10% off any item in stock. For more information, you can visit their website at www.frenchnovelty.com.

Have fun shopping, and enjoy your wedding!