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Shopping for a wedding dress looks like a fabulous affair in the movies: a friendly salesperson presents the bride with one designer gown after another, as bridesmaids sip champagne on plush couches and wait with bated breath for their friend to emerge in yet another breathtaking dress. While many experience a serious gap between expectation and reality when searching for their perfect dress, Canadian brides can expect VIP treatment at the newly unveiled Kleinfeld Hudson’s Bay.

Located on the revamped seventh floor of the Hudson’s Bay flagship store in Toronto, Kleinfeld Hudson’s Bay aims to set a new standard in Canada’s bridal retail market.

“We’ve raised the bar by delivering unprecedented access to world-class designer gowns, the highest standard of service excellence, all in an absolutely stunning environment,” said Liz Rodbell, President of HBC Department Store Group. The luxury boutique houses over 600 gowns from some of the world’s top bridal designers.

You’ll find dresses from celebrated international designers, such as Oscar de la Renta, Carolina Herrera and Mark Zunino, as well as creations from beloved Canadian labels, including Ines di Santo, Rivini, Greta Constantine, Paloma Blanca and Christopher Paunil.

And it’s not just the gowns that will take your breath away–the space will, too. Flooded with natural light, the 20,000 square foot boutique boasts 14 change rooms that are spacious enough to fit you and the lucky ladies that you bring dress shopping with you. If you’re inviting an extra-large entourage, you might want to book the VIP fitting room, which has it’s own lounge area.

Kleinfeld offers brides a one-stop shopping experience. Choose fashion-forward dresses for your bridal party and flower girls; shop for lingerie for your wedding night and honeymoon; and plan your entire wedding-day look by choosing from a selection of bridal jewelry, headpieces, veils and shoes.

“This is a thrilling day for our team at Kleinfeld,” said Ronald Rothstein, Co-Owner of Kleinfeld Bridal. “We are the largest luxury bridal retailer in the world and our partnership with Hudson’s Bay allows us to bring the most unique shopping experience for Canadian brides and their families, and provides them with the finest selection of exclusive designer wedding gowns anywhere.” Thrilling, indeed.

Image: Courtesy Kleinfeld Hudson’s Bay