Finding the perfect bridal shops and wedding dresses is a must; after all, you'll be the center of attention throughout the day. Whether you want a period-accurate gown to match your favorite display at the Oakland Museum of California, or you're looking for a sparkling Cinderella dress to match your whimsical wedding in Children’s Fairyland, buying the right wedding dress will ensure that you look as great as you feel on your wedding day. 

What type of wedding dresses are you shopping for? Traditional Oakland brides can look for white wedding dresses in any style from sleek sheaths to layered white petticoats. Whether you want corset-style lacing or embroidery and beading, floor-length hemlines or asymmetrical necklines; Oakland bridal shops have options for you. 

Are you looking for wedding dresses that are a little more non-traditional? Look for the details that make your wedding unique. A wedding in Oakland's Chinatown, for example, may want to incorporate some red accents (red is a lucky wedding color in Chinese tradition). You may also want to incorporate Chinese dragon designs in the underskirts or along the sash. Whatever elements you're incorporating into your wedding theme, you'll be able to incorporate them in your wedding dress (or wedding dresses) as well. 

Oakland bridal boutiques come in all styles, so choose your bridal shops by what type of shopping experience you prefer. Do you want attentive bridal shop experts helping you choose the most flattering wedding dresses for your body? Or would you feel more comfortable browsing on your own in a large warehouse? You may want to visit several types of bridal shops in order to decide what kind of bridal shops best suit your style.

Find the perfect wedding dresses and bridesmaid dresses when you look through our selection of Oakland bridal shops below.