Always Knew I Needed – ALWAYS KNEW

OPENING IN OTTAWA JUNE 2025

LUXURY CANADIAN GOWNS, FOR EVERY BODY

You deserve a wedding dress that fits you - from Canadian designers we believe in, for every body and love story

OTTAWA'S INCLUSIVE LUXURY WEDDING BOUTIQUE

Brought to you by the NKIN family, we welcome you to Always Knew I Needed. An intimate space where you'll find curated luxury wedding gowns made by Canadian Designers available in an inclusive size range

EXPLORE OUR CANADIAN DESIGNERS

PEARLE BY KATRINA TUTTLE
Based in Halifax, Pearle by Katrina Tuttle is the bespoke wedding designer...

PEARLE BY KATRINA TUTTLE
KATHRYN BASS
Ethically designed & produced in Vancouver, Kathryn Bass has perfected the made-to-order...

KATHRYN BASS
OUMA
OUMA is quickly changing the couture wedding dress space through her work...

OUMA

Recognize us?

Since 2019 you may have seen us at Never Knew I Needed (NKIN) & Second Love, our sister shop (literally.)

Us sisters are beyond thrilled to be making an entrance into the luxury wedding space with our new bespoke boutique, Always Knew I Needed.