Plus Size Bride in Ottawa wearing the Sierra gown in full lace, which shows off a square neckline and full ballgown skirt

Plus Size Wedding Dress Shopping in Ottawa

Finding your wedding dress should be about falling in love with the design, not worrying about whether you'll fit into the sample.

At Always Knew I Needed, we've reimagined luxury bridal shopping with plus size sample sizes of every gown

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Every Dress. Two Sizes. No Compromises.

Designer Kathryn bass wearing a the poppy/laura bridal gown with a structured bodice and pleated skirt,. Shown here with the audrey pleated balloon sleeves.

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Inclusive Sizing

Plus size wedding gowns are the norm here.  All of our samples are available to try on in multiple sizes. No matter your size, you deserve to try on a wedding dress that makes you feel beautiful

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Custom, Not Complicated

Because our gowns are made in Canada, our designers offer an unlimited number of customizations. Add sleeves, tweak a neckline, or choose a totally different fabric, the sky is the limit! Your stylist will help design the details so of your wedding dress so that it feels perfectly you

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Woman wearing a white wedding dress with lace sleeves and a soft tulle skirt. Rose Topper, Kathryn Bass

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ALWAYS Canadian made

Our Ottawa Bridal shop proudly features EXCLUSIVELY Canadian wedding gown designers who design AND manufacture in Canada

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Find a dress you can't stop thinking about

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Luxury Bridal Shopping That Actually Feels Good

Your two-hour private appointment is all about you. A dedicated senior stylist, space for up to six guests, and a comfortable, welcoming environment where you can explore at your own pace.

No pressure. No settling. Just beautiful dresses and people who genuinely want you to feel incredible.

FAQ | Plus Size Wedding Dress Shopping in Ottawa

What is your price point?

Our Made in Canada base gowns range from $3000 - $6000 

Since all of our gowns are manufactured in Canada, the sky is seriously the limit when it comes to customizations. Our "base gowns" are how the gowns are sampled, but we are fortunate enough to work with the most incredible designers to bring you the customizations of your dreams.

What sizes do you carry?

We believe every Bride & Nearlywed deserves the full experience of trying on their Pinterest-worthy dress, so we’ve gone the extra mile to stock two of EVERY gown, straight & plus size. Every gown you find on our page will be available in a straight size range  (8-12) and a plus size range (18-24). Look under "sample size available" to see what size we have in each gown

All our designers carry at least up until a size 24, but that wasn't good enough for us. We specifically chose designers that can domestically manufacture any size. We eat any additional cost because THERE IS NO PLUS SIZE TAX HERE AND THERE NEVER WILL BE.

Which Ottawa bridal boutiques have plus size samples to try on?

Always Knew I Needed offers all of our wedding dresses that are part of our permanent collection in plus sizes.

Which wedding dress shops don't charge extra for plus sizes?

At Always Knew we will never charge our Brides or Nearlwyeds more for their wedding dress in any size

Can I customize my plus size wedding dress?

Absolutely! Our Canadian designers offer a range of semi-custom and custom options, depending on the design.

Where can I try on designer wedding dresses in size 20 or 24 in Ottawa?

At Always Knew, we have every single on of our full time inventory gwedding gowns in a plus size to try on in-store. The plus size ranges from 18 -24 to try on in-store, but our orderable sizes go up to 44! 

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