Let’s talk about something that doesn’t get enough attention during wedding planning: dress steaming.
It might not be the most glamorous part of your checklist, but it’s so important—and it can make a huge difference in how your gown looks and feels on your big day!!

At Bella Brides, we like to think of steaming as the final polish on your already-perfect dress. After all the fittings, alterations, and try-ons, your gown deserves a little love before it makes its big debut!!

Okay, wow. We’ve just unboxed three brand-new gowns and we’re not even being dramatic when we say: they are next level!! These dresses are giving romance, elegance, drama… everything you’ve been dreaming of (and probably more)!

If you’re a 2026 bride, we’re going to say this now—you’re going to want to try these on before everyone else does.

If you’ve been dreaming of that perfect blend of sparkle, sass, and seriously swoon-worthy bridal fashion, we’ve got news that’ll make you do a happy dance in your veil – the one and only Hayley Paige is BACK in the bridal world… and her new collection is coming here to Bella Brides in Bend!

Girl, we get it - online shopping is easy! You can scroll in the comfort of your own home, order with one click, and have things show up on your doorstep in two days.

But when it comes to your wedding dress—the one you’ll walk down the aisle in, hug your people in, take once-in-a-lifetime photos in—we believe it’s a shopping process worth taking more time for.

Here’s why we always recommend shopping in-person for your wedding dress (and why it’s totally worth the trip to Bella Brides in Bend, OR).

So you’re engaged (!!!) and officially on the hunt for the dress. Maybe you’re just starting your search. Maybe your wedding is coming up fast and you're in crunch mode! Maybe you’re somewhere in between.

Wherever you’re at—our upcoming Gown & Go Trunk Show was made for you!!

This isn’t your average bridal event. It’s a curated, limited-time experience designed to help you find a gown you love and take it home that same day, or order on a SUPER rush!!! No long, 6+ month waits. Just real, beautiful dresses and a low-stress, high-vibe shopping day with you and your special people!

Here’s why you should absolutely grab your crew and come!

We get it - trying on wedding dresses for the first time can feel stressful! But we want you to know it doesn’t have to be. Read more for our top tips on what to know to ease your anxiety before you come in for your bridal appointment!

If you're confused, we get you - we had no idea what a trunk show was either before we started working here! Click to read on and find out more about what on earth a trunk show even is and why you should care while you're shopping for your unique wedding dress!

When you know, you know...right?? We know that advice can seem hollow, especially as you're getting ready to start trying on gowns (or maybe you've already started your shopping journey!) Whatever the case may be, we're here today to prepare you for dress shopping -- we've got info about shipping timelines, whether or not you should just shop for styles, how to avoid an impulse buy, and how to just KNOW that your favorite dress is the one you should take home!

Our Bella Brides Barhop (sponsored by Greg M. Lee Dentistry) is happening AGAIN and we are SO unbelievably excited!! Read on to learn alllllllllllll the details!!! 🤍🥂

We get it — you want to find the perfect dress without breaking the bank! Come read our complete guide on how to navigate a sample sale and find your perfect dress!! 🤍🤍