Located in the heart of Burbank's "vintage row," this throwback shop caters to vintage lovers and pin-up brides seeking a retro dress without the guilt trip (or price tags) of altering a pristine gown of the past. From Art Deco affairs to Mad Men-themed nuptials, there's an affordable dress for every decade between the '20s and '60s. Pricing: $128 to $800.

Curvy gals, this boutique has got you covered. The Valley spot stocks sizes 16 to 34 by labels like Wtoo, Allure, and Essence, and there are some in-store samples for those on a budget. Pricing: $700 to $2,700 and up.

This family-owned boutique carries couture gowns by beloved bridal brands like La Sposa, Enzoani, Maggie Sottero, Badgley Mischka, 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.

Stop into this dreamy second-floor Pasadena boutique (one of Lovely's eight nationwide locations) to find ethereal styles by Ivy & Aster and Savannah Miller alongside more modern gowns from Sarah Seven and Nicole Miller. Prices fall between $1,500 and $6,500.

Modern, minimalist 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. Pricing: $495 to $2,600.

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 designer’s creations. Pricing: available upon request.

This WeHo bridal salon offers one-on-one designer consultations and frequent trunk shows for its roster of high-end labels, including Hayley Paige (and her diffusion lines, Blush and Jim Hjelm), Lazaro, Alvina Valenta, and others. The spacious dressing rooms host three-way mirrors and a video chat option, eliminating the need to text photos to out-of-town friends and family. Pricing: available upon request.

In addition to stocking plenty of independent designers hailing from Oregon to Romania, this intimate Echo Park boutique is the best spot for eco-friendly gowns. Don’t forget to check out the shop’s online sample sale section for deep discounts on overstock and vintage pieces. Pricing: $800 to $4,500.

The San Francisco-based designer’s LA atelier stocks her range of modern wedding gowns and separates, vintage-inspired accessories, and bridal party dresses — think mix-and-match pieces, lace pencil skirts, sequined crop tops, and more. Pricing: $270 and up.

Founded sisters-in-law and wedding planning pros Dawn Silva Rigney and Amber Silva, the Bay Area-based boutique’s first SoCal shop stocks luxe names like Marchesa and Rivini alongside exclusives like Pallas Couture and Idan Cohen. Clients can also customize their dream dress at the boutique. Pricing: $2,500 to $15,000.

For unconventional brides with decidedly unlimited budgets and a taste for Victorian-inspired gowns, Les Habitudes offers some of the most luxurious wedding gowns available anywhere. The shop’s "dress whisperers" have outfitted stars like Caitlin Olson, Erinn Bartlett, and Alison Eastwood for their big days. Pricing: available upon request.

In addition to offering immaculate vintage pieces, shop owner Shareen Mitchell also creates reworked 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. Pricing: $798 and up.

Budget brides shouldn't sleep on this outlet store that offers both established and indie brands at 25% to 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 disease cure efforts.

If you count Christina Hendricks and Nicole Richie as style idols, you might want to hit up iconic designer Carolina Herrera’s Beverly Hills boutique. Here, you'll get the star treatment as you play wedding day dress-up in Herrera’s elegant, red carpet-worthy silhouettes. Pricing: $5,000 and up.

Got high-end tastes and 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 Marchesa, Jenny Packham, Vera Wang, Reem Acra, J. Mendel, Lela Rose, 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."

Romantics will adore the experience of shopping at Pettibone’s LA flagship 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 ultimate princess experience, we don't know what is. Pricing: $2,000 to $10,000.

Don't care about keeping your gown until the end of time? Consider borrowing for your wedding at this appointment-only Culver City spot, where you can score an entire day’s ensemble (including a reception dress) from labels like Galia Lahav, Lazaro, and Anne Barge without having to commit to a major investment.

Vintage-obsessed brides can get a retro recreation (including bridegroom suits!) without sacrificing an antique at ReVamp in DTLA's Historic Core (suite 1200). In addition to offering ready-to-wear dresses and accessories, the shop's talented seamstress can also stitch you a custom creation designed after the fashionable decade of choice. The process takes about six weeks to two months, and brides can provide their own fabric or purchase silk fabric at wholesale prices through the shop. Pricing: $250 to $6,800 and up.

Brides with that breezy Cali vibe will love the bohemian gowns in stock at this Venice spot. Dresses by designers including Stone Fox Bride and Donatelle Godart are priced between $1,700 and $4,600.

The Australian bridal label’s appointment-only showroom houses its bohemian modern lace and silk gowns, which are handmade in Oz. The industrial-cool space also offers veils, bridal jewelry, footwear, and more wedding accessories. Pricing: $680 to $2,800 and up.

Before opening her appointment-only atelier, designer Patricia Nevil trained at European fashion houses like Hermès and Emanuel Ungaro — and it’s evident in her one-of-a-kind, Parisian-inspired gowns and handmade embroidery crafted in LA. Pricing: $2,800 and up.