Bridal Maven

12/08/2024

It's the season of giving, and this year we're helping Pittsburgh Mercy Community Treatment with a winter coat drive. The donated coats will directly aid the homeless in the Pittsburgh area, all winter jackets are accepted with a specific need for men's coats.

Brides with appointments can bring their donation with them to their appointment and we'll take it from there! If you don't have an appointment, but still want to donate - DM or email us and we can plan a drop off.

12/05/2024

The Mavens of Bridal Maven had a great time at the Bash last night! From left to right, stylists Nicole and Sara, owner Hannah, operations fairy Holly, and social media star Sarah!

The last time I went to the bash was 2018, when I worked at another store and hadn’t yet dreamed up Bridal Maven. Last night I got to hug my old boss and meet her new crew and she met mine (shout out to !) It’s a sweet reminder of how connected we all are in this industry and that as vendors we are all in it together to make your wedding dreams come true.

And this photo, with me and a whole team? Well it’s a dream that YOU all have made come true for me. So thank you!!!!

That said if you’re new around here, we’d love to meet you! Bridal Maven is Pittsburgh’s only sustainably chic bridal consignment boutique, connecting soonlyweds with affordable designer gowns that are ready for a new walk down the aisle. Visit our website for more info on the 400+ gowns we have in store and get to know us. We are here for you when you’re ready to book that appointment and find your dream dress, for less!

Love,

Hannah

12/03/2024

It's Giving Tuesday and our fundraiser isn't over yet. We'll continue adding to our donation until we reach (or exceed) our goal!

Accessory appointments aren't just for brides; they're perfect for bridesmaids, wedding guests, or anyone attending a formal event. Head over to our website to book your appointment today!

11/29/2024

Today's real bride feature is Taylor! Her dress is a twirl worthy Allure Bridal that she purchased from our shop and then kindly consigned back to us! It's already sold for it's next walk down the aisle. Taylor and Jess tied the knot in May of this year at Trace Brewing.

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11/24/2024

Did you know? November through February is peak engagement season, which is why we've updated our winter hours to better accommodate you!

As a reminder when scheduling, we've updated our online calendar to start on Monday, not Sunday. Don't forget to double check that the day and time you've selected is correct before submitting. (But even if you do mess up, give us a call and we can fix it for you!)

11/23/2024

Congrats to real brides Genesis and Savannah, who tied the knot at The Concho Overlook in Oak Hill, West Virginia! These two beautiful brides purchased their dresses from us, and we absolutely adore how stunning they both look on their wedding day.

Did you purchase your dress from us? Send us your wedding photos, and we'll happily share them on our socials (at the very least, let us admire you on your big day 😍)!

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11/22/2024

Last month, 40% of all accessory sales went to our hurricane relief fundraiser, and because of you, we were able to raise $750! This donation directly helps the elementary school children of 10 Tennessee families affected by the recent hurricanes, just in time for the holidays.

Still want to help? The fundraiser isn't over yet. We'll continue adding to our donation until we reach (or exceed) our goal! Accessory appointments aren't just for brides; they're perfect for bridesmaids, wedding guests, or anyone attending a formal event. Head over to our website to book your appointment today!

11/06/2024

These new arrivals are the perfect little white dress for your bridal shower, engagement party, or any other event. Plus, we have more in store and on our website!

1) Hebeos long-sleeve mini dress, tag sizes XS & S, $50
2) NWT Helsi from Anthropologie, tag size L, $250
3) Hebeos lace off-the-shoulder mini dress, tag sizes XS, S, M, $50

While it's common for brides to wear their LWD to events leading up to the wedding, there's no rule saying you can't wear it on your wedding day too! These could easily be worn as a second dress or after party dress on your big day.

11/03/2024

Of course we won't leave you with one quick video of our accessories. Here are a few of our newest arrivals! Check out our website for more inventory or schedule an accessory appointment with us to see them in person.

1) Headpiece: Mariell, Style 3324, $75
2) Gloves: Mariell, Style 224, $25
3) Headpiece: Mariell, Style 4386, $99
4) Garter: Mariell, Style 819, $20
5) Headpiece: Mariell, Style 4384-S, $75
6) Sleeves: 3/4 length, tag size 18, $299
7) Headpiece: Mariell, Style 4384-G, $75
8) Straps: Satin and embellished lace appliqués, $125
9) Headpiece: Mariell, Style 4606, $75

And YES we're still donating 40% of all accessory sales to a fundraiser for several families affected by the recent hurricanes.

11/03/2024

This sample sale weekend flew by (almost as fast as this video), but we still have plenty of accessories in stock.
Don't forget! 40% of ALL accessory sale proceeds will be donated to several families affected by the recent hurricanes.

11/01/2024

Here are just a few of the beautiful new arrivals we have in our shop, all different in price, style, and size. Which one are you saying "heck yes" to?

1) NWT Private Design Collection style LUX6070, fits like a size 8, $1,250
2) David’s Bridal style WG3861, fits like a size 10, $800
3) Ophelia by Maggie Sottero, fits like a size 12, $1,150
4) NWT Dave & Johnny style A10288, tag size 12, $750

If none of these fit what you're looking for, we have even more options on our website under the "browse our gowns" section. From there, you can filter by size, price, style, and vibe to help you find your perfect dress!

10/30/2024

We’d like to apologize for an incorrect ad that was running a day or two ago, apparently Meta AI rewrote our caption to indicate we sell mothers dresses and bridesmaids dresses, which is outdated (we moved to bridal only in 2022). I was as surprised as you may have been to see it in my own personal feed!

We did not realize we had granted AI permission to rewrite our ad captions or offer alternate ads, (anything it deemed “underperforming” 😅) , and have since opted out. Apologies for any confusion and thanks for your patience! All goofy captions going forward will be strictly our own.

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Because we got a few inquiries about mom’s gowns-

For secondhand event gowns, we recommend Style Exchange Boutique in Brentwood!

For gorgeous new mothers dresses, we recommend House of Couture in McCandless and This Magic Moment in West View.

Thanks again for your support, entrepreneurship is always a humbling journey!

-Hannah Balash
Owner

PS the ad was supposed to be for our sample sale which starts today! It runs through Sunday November 3rd! Appointments are still available on our website, bridalmavenpgh.com. Tell any eligible fiancées you know!

Bridal Maven is Pittsburgh's only wedding dress resale shop offering a mix of new, used, consigned, and sample wedding gowns at discounted prices. Shop sustainable wedding dresses by shopping secondhand! Gowns range from $500-$6000 in sizes 00-30, in a wide range of styles from classic to boho to t

10/25/2024

Something wicked [awesome] this way comes!

We're having a spooky sample sale from Wednesday, October 30th, through Sunday, November 3rd, with savings so good they’re scary! We will have specially priced racks of gowns at $199, $499, and $999; anything in the store not on those specially marked racks will be reduced by 10%! Additionally, a portion of all accessory sales will be donated to hurricane relief to support several families in need.

Our sample sale appointments are bookable online through our website (no walk-ins, please). Sample sale appointments are no different from our regular bridal appointments; you'll still have your own room, a stylist helping you every step of the way, and an hour to try on all the dreamy dresses of your choosing. This is a REALLY good time to shop!

We can't wait to see you for this spooktacularly good sale!

10/25/2024

These new arrivals are perfect for that winder wonderland wedding - without having full-length sleeves.

1) Castelane by St. Patrick, fits like a size 8, $1,499 (comes with an overskirt!)
2) Cora by Barbara Kavchok, fits like a size 8, $1,400
3) Gabbi by Erin Cole, fits like a size 8, $1,999

Are you looking to make an appointment, but the upcoming holidays have your schedule packed? Next month, we'll be updating our shop hours to better accommodate your busy schedule!