OTTAWA'S INCLUSIVE CANADIAN-MADE BRIDAL EXPERIENCE

Welcome to Always Knew I Needed. We are a private bridal boutique, specializing in completely customizable wedding dresses from Canadian Designers designed to celebrate every body, every bride, and every love story.

This isn't your every day shopping. This is the dress experience you always knew you needed.

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EXPLORE OUR CANADIAN DESIGNERS

Why Choose Always?

  • Custom, Not Complicated

    Because our gowns are made in Canada, our designers offer an unlimited number of customizations. Add sleeves, tweak a neckline, or choose a totally different fabric, the sky is the limit! Your stylist will help design the details so the dress feels perfectly you
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  • Canadian Made Wedding Designers

    We proudly feature Canadian wedding gown designers who manufacture in Canada! Our accessories and Little White Dresses are also by Canadian Designers with proof of ethical manufacturing processes.
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  • Private, No Pressure Appointments

    From the moment you step through our doors, you’ll enjoy a private, pressure-free appointment designed entirely around your vision. You can explore our full collection with the full attention of your personal stylist.

  • Inclusive Sizing for Every BODY

    We believe every Bride and Nearlywood deserves to feel beautiful. Our inclusive sizing means real options for real bodies — all of our in stock sample gowns are available to try on in a straight size and plus size gown and the customization options are available on all samples.
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Recognize us?

Since 2019 you may have seen us at Never Knew I Needed (NKIN) & Second Love, our sister shop (literally.)

Us sisters are beyond thrilled to be making an entrance into the luxury wedding space with our new bespoke boutique, Always Knew I Needed.

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