Frequently Asked
Questions
What is the best time to start looking for a wedding dress?
We recommend if you’d like to custom order a dress to say “Yes!” 10-12 months before the big day! We also have a great selection of Off the Rack dresses for quick time frames.
How long does it take to order a wedding dress?
It totally depends! This is why we recommend allowing yourself as much time as possible! On average about 5 months!
What is the parking situation?
We are located on the third floor of 98 Church Street. We do not have designated parking however there is plenty of street parking in the area of Church, Tradd, and Broad Street.
What sizes do you carry?
In store 0-22. We can accommodate through orders from 0-32.
How many people can I bring to my bridal appointment?
We have enough space to comfortably sit 5. Also, bring who you need to say “Yes”!
What should I bring to my bridal appointment?
Besides your gorgeous self..! If you know what shoes you want to wear, bring them. If you prefer a structured feel to every dress we suggest wearing a sample of shape-wear you’d be comfortable wearing on your wedding day. Other than that we have you covered!
What is the price range of your dresses?
We have off the reach dresses as low as $1000 but our typical dress is in the $2500 range.
Testimonials
I visited a handful of bridal shops in my search for a dress, but Magnolia Bride was by far the best experience I could have asked for! Lawton was quick to welcome my mom and I into the shop on short notice, and made me feel so welcomed! She listened to my wedding plans and vision for the day, was quick to make suggestions and take my opinions into account, and ended up helping me find the most beautiful dress (that she designed herself)! She was also incredibly patient as I went back and forth between my final two, and made the entire experience so joyful and relaxing. The shop is beautiful, and offers a huge variety of styles to try, in a variety of price ranges. I truly couldn’t recommend them more, for an amazing, unique bridal gown shopping experience!
This is the GO-TO spot to find your dress!! Awesome unique stock of dresses and a stylist that makes you feel ultra-comfortable. The quality of the dresses is top-notch, and we’ve seen A LOT of dresses at this point. Her private label is so beautiful, differentiated, and fabulous. I cannot get over how amazing this place is, it really knocked our socks off.
Magnolia Bride of Charleston was the bridal salon of my dreams. The service, knowledge, atmosphere, gowns, and prices are unmatched. I booked my appointment on a whim on a girl’s trip to Charleston and had no intention of falling in love with a dress. When I began looking through the dresses, I quickly realized I wasn’t leaving without one. I loved the undivided attention I had and that I was the only bride in the salon. I ended up leaving with a dress designed by Lawton (the dresses she designed were my favorites!) and it’s everything I wanted and more. It was such a cool experience to get to meet the designer of my dress and to know that it is one-of-a-kind. I’m so excited for my dress to make its debut in June. I cannot recommend Magnolia and Lawton enough! Thank you so much, Lawton!
Magnolia Bride is the most charming bridal store in Charleston. After traveling around town with my niece to find the perfect dress, we stumbled upon this gem in the heart of historic Charleston. The owner, Lawton, made my niece feel like a princess and we were able to take her beautiful dress right out with us the same day! This is a lovely boutique and I highly recommend it!
My experience at Magnolia Bride was absolutely incredible! The service was beyond what I could have imagined and Lawton was so sweet and knowledgeable. Her style is truly impeccable which helps her bride’s look really come together perfectly. I am so happy I found this store!
I visited a handful of bridal shops in my search for a dress, but Magnolia Bride was by far the best experience I could have asked for! Lawton was quick to welcome my mom and me into the shop on short notice, and made me feel so welcomed! She listened to my wedding plans and vision for the day was quick to make suggestions and take my opinions into account, and ended up helping me find the most beautiful dress (that she designed herself)! She was also incredibly patient as I went back and forth between my final two, and made the entire experience so joyful and relaxing. The shop is beautiful, and offers a huge variety of styles to try, in a variety of price ranges. I truly couldn’t recommend them more, for an amazing, unique bridal gown shopping experience!
I can’t say enough about how great my experience was with Lawton and Magnolia Bride. My mom and I went looking for my dream dress, and Lawton was so warm and welcoming and also so helpful. I LOVE that she designs her own dresses but also offers a wide variety of sample sale dresses — I am so thrilled that I chose one of her own dresses … no one else will have it! I actually picked a dress that I hadn’t seen on the rack and Lawton pulled it for me to try — she really listened to what I was looking for and picked a winner! Thank you, Lawton, for the wonderful experience!