Choosing a wedding dress is one of the most anticipated parts of planning a wedding. Many brides-to-be have had in mind the wedding dress of their dreams for many years, while others have no idea what style of wedding dress is best for them. But wedding dresses can be expensive, sometimes the costliest part of the entire wedding celebration. Wanting to offer brides beautiful gowns that were friendly to the wedding budget, Alfred Angelo dresses were created.

About Alfred Angelo Wedding Dresses
Alfred Angelo is a family owned business that has been serving brides-to-be and their wedding party for more than 75 years. Designer Michael Shettel creates each Alfred Angelo collection, including mother-of-the-bride dresses and selections for the entire bridal party.

Alfred Angelo dresses are made when the dress is ordered, and offers plus-size bridal gowns without any additional surcharges. Alfred Angelo has built its corporate reputation around providing exceptional customer service, affordable wedding gowns, and a wide range of styles and fabrics to choose from.

The Alfred Angelo Wedding Dress Collection
Like many expensive designers or couture wedding dress fashion houses, Alfred Angelo offers several different bridal collections under one label.

• The Alfred Angelo Full Collection: This collection features a variety of wedding dress styles available in sizes 2 - 20. Most of the dresses in the Alfred Angelo Full Collection can be made in short, medium, or long lengths and have the option for adding length to the train of the dress.
• Alfred Angelo Bridal Plus: This collection features more than 25 different plus-size wedding dresses, up to size 28W. Unlike many bridal stores, Alfred Angelo does not charge an additional fee for plus-size bridal. The plus-size wedding gowns can be made in short, medium, or long lengths, and additional fabric can be added to the train of most Alfred Angelo dresses.
• Alfred Angelo Dream In Color: The Dream In Color collection of wedding gowns is comprised of traditional wedding dresses with color accents. Some dresses boast a hint of color along the trim or sash of the dress, while others offer full color along the back of the dress. This collection offers 55 different color accent options, all of which coordinate with the bridesmaid and flower girl dress options from Alfred Angelo.
• Sapphire by Alfred Angelo: The Sapphire wedding dress collection is made up of bridal gowns with additional embellishments, such as crystals, beads, pearls, or rhinestones. The extra design does come with a slight increase in price.
• Piccione Bridal by Alfred Angelo: The Piccione line is considered the most high-end of all the Alfred Angelo dresses. Made entirely of silk, which is considerably more expensive than satin, the Piccione wedding dresses are typically priced higher than $2,000 per dress. This line is considered to be the couture line by Alfred Angelo, with a heavy emphasis on fine detailing.
• Niki Bridal by Alfred Angelo: The Niki Bridal collection features sheath wedding gowns that offer a more sophisticated bridal look than full gowns. This line would be suitable for brides who are getting married for a second time, or those who want a fitted, more mature Alfred Angelo dress.
• Alfred Angelo Little White Dress: Tea-length, knee-length, and short wedding dresses are increasing in popularity. To meet this demand, Alfred Angelo has launched a line of short wedding dresses.

Find an Alfred Angelo Dress
Alfred Angelo dresses are stocked at wedding dress stores and bridal boutiques throughout the United States. There are also Alfred Angelo stores in several states throughout the country. These stores, which also act as a showroom for the Alfred Angelo line, carry the entire selection of wedding dresses and bridal party attire. Wedding stores may not offer the entire Alfred Angelo collection, but should be able to order samples if needed.

In addition to stores that carry the Alfred Angelo line, the company hosts several events that are open to the public. These traveling shows include trunk shows, runway shows, and wedding gown sample sales for brides. Purchasing a wedding dress is often an option at these shows. suite101