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4 Best Bridal Shops in Columbia (2026)

Ranked by real Google ratings and review volume · How we chose

Fenris Morrow
By Fenris Morrow, Expert in Professional Services · ✓ Updated · 6 min read

We compared 15 bridal shops in Columbia on Google Maps · 4 listed · How we rank

Bridal shops in Columbia include a Harbison Boulevard gown store with a very large review base, a St. Andrews Road bridal salon, a Devine Street bridesmaid-dress specialist and a pageant and prom boutique. Together they hold more than 7,100 Google reviews, rated from 4.6 to 4.9, so the right shop depends on whether you need a wedding gown, bridesmaid dresses or formalwear.

Short answer: David's Bridal has the most Google reviews here, more than 5,700 at 4.8 stars. New York Bride & Groom of Columbia holds the highest rating at 4.9 across more than 1,000 reviews. Bella Bridesmaids covers bridesmaid dresses, and Greg McKenzie Pageant and Prom is a pageant, prom and formalwear boutique.
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Columbia bridal shops compared

# Business Rating Reviews Best for
1 David's Bridal 4.8 ★ 5,732 Wedding gowns, bridesmaids and alterations View ›
2 New York Bride & Groom of Columbia 4.9 ★ 1,084 Unhurried wedding gown shopping View ›
3 Greg McKenzie Pageant and Prom 4.6 ★ 196 Pageant, prom and formalwear View ›
4 Bella Bridesmaids 4.8 ★ 135 Bridesmaid dresses View ›
4 Best Bridal Shops in Columbia (2026)

Bridal shops, one by one

David's Bridal logo
#1 Overall🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

David's Bridal

4.85,732 Google reviews

David's Bridal is a bridal shop at 275 Harbison Blvd, Suite MM, in the Harbison Shopping Center. Google lists it as a bridal shop, wedding store, formal wear store, tailor and shoe store. Reviewers describe gown appointments, bridesmaid visits, and alterations done by the store's team.

What people praise

  • Reviewers praise consultants who stayed patient across several dress-fitting visits
  • One reviewer describes finding a dress, veil, shoes and hair accessories on a Tuesday, with rush hemming done in time for a Saturday wedding
  • One reviewer asks brides who need alterations to request a particular seamstress, who they say fit the dress perfectly
  • A reviewer describes setting up a Sezzle payment plan with staff help

Worth knowing

  • One reviewer says bridesmaid appointments felt unattended, and the store's reply apologized
  • Open seven days, closing at 6 pm on Saturday and Sunday
Reputation scorecardrank in Columbia
Rating4.8 / 5
Review volume5,732 · 97th
Confidencevery high
Recency2 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown91% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A practical one-stop choice for a gown, accessories and alterations, backed by the largest review base here. If you are bringing a large party, book an appointment ahead.

Website+1803-781-7450 Directions

Harbison Shopping Center, 275 Harbison Blvd Ste MM, Columbia, SC 29212

New York Bride & Groom of Columbia logo
#2🕑 Open 5 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

New York Bride & Groom of Columbia

4.91,084 Google reviews

New York Bride & Groom of Columbia is a bridal shop at 270 St Andrews Rd. Google lists it as a bridal shop and wedding store, and reviewers describe gown appointments, fittings and orders. An owner reply to one reviewer also mentions a groom's custom suit.

What people praise

  • Reviewers say they could try on as many dresses as they wanted without feeling rushed or pressured
  • One reviewer says friends and family could pull dresses for her to try
  • One reviewer says staff matched dresses to her style and budget
  • More than 1,000 reviews at 4.9

Worth knowing

  • Open Tuesday to Saturday only, with no Sunday or Monday hours
Reputation scorecardrank in Columbia
Rating4.9 / 5
Review volume1,084 · 90th
Confidencevery high
Recency4 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown96% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: Reviewers describe honest, encouraging gown appointments and a roomy, welcoming shop. Book ahead, since hours are limited to Tuesday through Saturday.

Website+1803-560-6400 Directions

270 St Andrews Rd, Columbia, SC 29210

GR
#3🕑 Open 6 days/wk

Greg McKenzie Pageant and Prom

4.6196 Google reviews

Greg McKenzie Pageant and Prom is a formalwear boutique at 1410 Colonial Life Blvd W, Suite 100. Its site describes pageant gowns, mother of the bride dresses and tuxedo rentals, sizes up to 40, and one-on-one private appointments as well as walk-ins. Google lists it as a dress store, formal wear store and wedding store. It is not a wedding-gown salon.

What people praise

  • Reviewers describe patient staff who let them try on several dresses without rushing
  • One reviewer says the selection included her daughter's size
  • One reviewer went in to consign items and left with a dress
  • A reviewer who drove two hours praises the selection in all sizes

Worth knowing

  • Reviews mostly describe prom and general dresses rather than wedding gowns
  • One reviewer was unhappy with how dressing-room time was managed during a busy visit
Reputation scorecardrank in Columbia
Rating4.6 / 5
Review volume196 · 83rd
Confidencemoderate
Recency7 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown88% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: Choose this shop for pageant, prom, mother-of-the-bride or formalwear needs rather than a wedding gown. It holds a 4.6 rating across more than 190 reviews.

Website+1803-722-6000 Directions

1410 Colonial Life Blvd W Suite 100, Columbia, SC 29210

Bella Bridesmaids logo
#4🕑 Open 5 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

Bella Bridesmaids

4.8135 Google reviews

Bella Bridesmaids is a bridesmaid-dress shop at 2200 Devine St. Its site lists bridesmaid dresses, junior bridesmaid dresses, flower girl dresses and mother-of-the-occasion dresses from a range of designers, and appointments can be booked online. It does not sell wedding gowns.

What people praise

  • Reviewers describe patient, organized help choosing dresses for a bridal party
  • One reviewer coordinated bridesmaids living in different cities, with each measured at a local shop
  • One reviewer found a mother-of-the-groom dress with a stylist's help
  • Open Tuesday to Saturday with appointment booking

Worth knowing

  • Closed Sunday and Monday
Reputation scorecardrank in Columbia
Rating4.8 / 5
Review volume135 · 63rd
Confidencemoderate
Recency3 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown92% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A focused pick for bridesmaid dresses and wedding-party coordination, but not for the bride's own gown. Pair it with a gown salon on this page.

Website Book now+1803-605-2200 Directions

2200 Devine St, Columbia, SC 29205

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Reading the ratings

Rating is the business’s Google star average. Review volume is how many customers have rated it, set against other Columbia bridal shops. Confidence weighs the rating by that volume, so a score from thousands of people carries more weight than the same score from a few hundred. Recency shows how recently customers have been leaving reviews.

What affects bridal shop prices in Columbia?

Gown and dress pricing depends on the designer, the fabric, the number of dresses in the party and whether alterations are needed.

Bridal shops near you in Columbia

David’s Bridal is on Harbison Blvd, New York Bride & Groom of Columbia is on St Andrews Rd and Bella Bridesmaids is on Devine St. Greg McKenzie Pageant and Prom is on Colonial Life Blvd W. Each listing shows a phone number and directions.

What to ask before you order

  • Do I need an appointment, and how long does it last?
  • How many guests can come to the gown appointment?
  • What are the deposit terms and the order-to-delivery timeline?
  • Are alterations done in the store, and what do they cost?
  • What payment plans are available?

Frequently asked questions

Where can I find bridesmaid dresses in Columbia?

Bella Bridesmaids on Devine Street is a bridesmaid-dress shop, and its site lists junior bridesmaid, flower girl and mother-of-the-occasion dresses. Reviewers at David’s Bridal also describe bridesmaid visits.

Which Columbia bridal shops do alterations?

Reviewers at David’s Bridal describe alterations done by the store’s team, including rush hemming. Ask any shop whether alterations are included and how long they take.

Where can I find a pageant or prom dress in Columbia?

Greg McKenzie Pageant and Prom lists pageant gowns, mother of the bride dresses and tuxedo rentals on its site, with sizes up to 40. It also offers one-on-one appointments and walk-ins.

Do I need an appointment at a Columbia bridal shop?

Bella Bridesmaids offers online booking and Greg McKenzie Pageant and Prom takes appointments as well as walk-ins. New York Bride & Groom of Columbia reviewers describe appointments, so call ahead. New York Bride & Groom of Columbia and Bella Bridesmaids are closed Sundays.

Where to begin

Start with New York Bride & Groom of Columbia or David’s Bridal for a wedding gown, Bella Bridesmaids for the bridal party and Greg McKenzie Pageant and Prom for pageant, prom or formalwear. Book appointments early and get deposit terms in writing.

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