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Located in Toronto, Ontario, Sash + Bustle is a company that specializes in providing a curated collection of beautiful wedding dresses from top designers. Sisters Vanessa and Andrea Dineen own this business which was established in 2014. Their focus is on assembling a lovely collection of gowns for Toronto's beautiful soon-to-be-newlyweds.

Designs Offered

This business caters to those preparing to tie the knot, and both Vanessa and Andrea are dedicated to carrying pieces made by inspiring designers. They offer a wide array of styles from diverse labels, meaning that all manner of clients is sure to find something that suits their personal taste. Elegant gowns, voguish attire, refined ensembles, and more can all be browsed at Sash + Bustle. What’s more, they also provide a range of other items that include but are not limited to:

  • Bridal gowns
  • Accessories
  • Garters
  • Shoes
  • Veils
  • And more!

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Who do you provide services for?

Bride

Which of the following services do you provide?

Appointments only
Sample sales
Trunk shows

Which of the following items do you offer?

Bridal belts
Bridal gowns
Garters
Hair accessories
Jewellery
Plus size gowns
Sample gowns
Shoes
Undergarments
Veils

Which wedding dress designers do you carry in-store?

Aesling, Alyssa Kristin, Blush by Francesca Avila, Catherine Deane, Carol Hannah, Daalarna Couture, Deartheart Bridal, Halseene, Laudae, La Perle, Leanne Marshall, Love by Enzoani, Robert Bullock, Rose + Williams, Studio Levana, Tara Lauren, Theia, Truvelle, White One, Willowby, WToo & Watters

Which bridesmaid dress designers do you carry in-store?

We do not carry bridesmaids dresses

What is the average turnaround time for a bridal gown?

6 - 8 months

How often do you receive new bridal gowns?

Seasonally

What is your return policy?

Final sale

Please select the price ranges for full-priced wedding gowns that can be regularly purchased in your store:

$1000 - $2499
$2500 - $3999
$4000 - $6499
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4.6 out of 5 rating
61 reviews
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93% Recommended by couples

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Melissa
Melissa Married on 05/09/2023
2 out of 5 rating

Could have had a better experience

Lots of better places to shop in the GTA!
Meghan
Meghan M. Married on 03/09/2022
5 out of 5 rating

😍 can’t wait to wear this dress

This was the best experience. I cannot say enough wonderful things about Sash & Bustle. Brendan was amazing, and made me feel so comfortable during my appointment, all while having a blast! Brendan listening to everything that I was looking for, and also encouraged me to try on some dresses that I was unsure about -- which was great! I ended up picking the first dress I tried on :). When I came back to pick up my dress, it was the same wonderful experience, (just at a new beautiful location) I had the first time. I cannot wait until I get to wear this dress!!! Thank you to everyone at Sash & Bustle, and Brendan.
Taylee
Taylee B. Married on 26/08/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Must stop shop in Toronto

I visited 6 bridal shops on my hunt because I had to see everything before I could decide. Sash and Bustle was by far the best experience and offered the greatest selection of dresses.

I've been looking for something unique and comfortable and not many other shops offered that. The dresses at S+B were so much softer and more comfortable than other shops I visited while still within budget.
Stefania
Stefania R. Married on 19/08/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Boutique experience

This was the first of two bridal shops I visited and the one I bought my dress at. The employees were professional and the experience felt carefully crafted. I actually came back twice more within the same week (I had to make a decision quickly) and they were able to slot me in! I even came back later to try on shoes.
I never had a "cry because this is my dress" moment, but I am very happy with my purchase. We tried a new dress during my last visit and with a clever suggestion from the staff we added a beautiful skirt, which gave me both vibes I wanted.
I had no issues with pickup of the dress and everything came in on time. We handled the alterations ourselves, but S&B offered a set of suggested vendors.
Samantha
Samantha G. Married on 23/07/2022
2.4 out of 5 rating

Disappointing

I was very excited to have my first bridal experience with sash and bustle. Sadly it wasn’t a good experience. We sat down with our sales rep and discussed budget/dresses etc. Then went to pick out dresses. We were kindly reminded of our budget and what was in our budget when looking around. Once we picked the dresses we began trying on. I didn’t have that WOW moment until I tried this one dress on. I cried, my mom cried. It was the perfect moment. I was then told it was almost 2,000 over budget. I was crushed! It really put a damper on the experience. I think the sales rep need to listen to their brides more and adhere to their budgets.
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Crystal P. Married on 09/07/2022
4.4 out of 5 rating

Lovely experience

The store is in a very lovely newly renovated house and the change rooms are spacious (super important during Covid) and charming. The staff are very helpful and reply super fast to email. One unusual thing about this store is after I paid the deposit on the dress on the first trip they asked if I would like to tip them, but they said no pressure.

My dress came on time three and a half months later and I took my mom to pick it up. She has bad knees and when she made a comment about worrying how slow she would be going up the stairs, they put us on a first floor changeroom. They take pictures of you after you choose your dress and again after you pick it up, for social media. The dress came with a really sweet message from the store that will look lovely in pictures. All in all it was a great experience and the customer service was excellent.
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Samahra Z. Married on 10/10/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Best wedding shoes!

I bought my wedding shoes at Sash and Bustle. It was a great experience from start to finish! They did not rush us all even though we were buying shoes and looking for accessories, and not a dress. We felt like true VIPS. I got so many compliments on my shoes and they matched my look perfectly. Could not more highly recommend this store.
Meagan
Meagan N. Married on 24/09/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful Dress, Veil and Hairpiece 🤍

I had a very unique experience purchasing my dress… I bought my Karen Willis Holmes dress through an Instagram live sale with Sash and Bustle during COVID. They taught me how to measure myself and confirmed with me over the phone that I had done it properly. When I picked up the dress, it was perfect. I did need slight alterations and Sash and Bustle gave me some contacts. I eventually returned to an in-store appointment to get a veil and a hair piece. The gentlemen who helped me was very helpful and pleasant to deal with. I did happen to go to a couple other boutiques and Kleinfeld to try on some dresses to get that “experience” and most were rude and strict with time limits and number of dresses you could try on. My experience at Sash and Bustle may not have been your typical way of getting a wedding dress but it all worked out perfectly!
Alana
Alana M. Married on 01/08/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing experience despite the pandemic!

I was worried that dress shopping during the pandemic wouldn't be the experience that I had envisioned however the staff at Sash & Bustle treated me like royalty and I had an AMAZING experience at their shop! The shop is well organized, adorably decorated and makes you feel like you are right at home - all precautions have been taken to ensure social distancing and safety. I was able to try many styles and dresses while staying within my budget. Veronica was attentive, listening to everything that I said and she made a point to ask how I felt in each dress. She knew exactly what I needed and was patient with me while I made my decision. They have a great assortment of Wtoo and Willowby dresses, which are hard to come by in Ontario. Although they do not do alterations in house, they were able to give lots of recommendations of seamstresses that their customers have used in the past. I am so happy that I said YES at Sash & Bustle - I can't recommend them enough!
Avrianna
Avrianna S. Married on 17/04/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely amazing experience Wedding Dress shopping!

From the moment I walked into Sash & Bustle I felt so welcomed. They put any nerves at ease and made my once in a life time experience the best! I was so impressed with their selection of BEAUTIFUL dresses and the staff was overall so helpful and attentive. I 120% would recommend Sash and Bustle! I cannot wait to wear my DREAM wedding dress! 🤩💖
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Awards

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Sash + Bustle Real Weddings

Crystal & Stephan
53 Photos · 22/Jul/2023
Sasha & Tiago
38 Photos · 31/Jul/2022
Alana & Sean
10 Photos · 31/Jul/2022
Adriana & Cicero
29 Photos · 26/Jun/2022
Rosie & Shayne
46 Photos · 31/Dec/2019
Leah & Thomas
16 Photos · 20/Apr/2019

Meet the team

Vanessa Dineen
Vanessa Dineen
Co-owner

I studied Business Management at Conestoga College and Ryerson University. In addition to my extensive education, I invested 11 years in the hospitality industry, filling roles from entry level to management. After working with more than 75 brides to plan and execute their weddings, I earned that this overwhelming task is much more enjoyable when the people assisting you are friendly, realistic, and down to earth – and that’s the philosophy I bring to Sash & Bustle. While much of my work happens behind the scenes making the store's operations run seamlessly, I make it a priority to meet each and every bride. I'm like the Sash & Bustle momma bear, helping ensure that each stylist is supported in providing the one-on-one, attentive service we stand for. When I got married I wore one of my favourite Canadian designers Truvelle for my special day. My husband Dillon couldn’t hold his happy tears back.

Andrea Dineen
Andrea Dineen
Co-owner

My love of art and design began at a young age and eventually led me to study at Ryerson University’s School of Fashion. As a student, I was recognized with several awards. My designs were the People’s Choice Winner in the 2013 Toronto Art of Fashion competition and I even had a leather jacket design chosen to be produced by Danier. I bring my aesthetic gifts to creating a strong visual identity for Sash & Bustle. While managing the shopping experience and buying with my sister, I also oversee the store’s social media and creation of our visual advertisements. I recently became a Sash & Bustle bride myself when I married my high school sweetheart, Eric, wearing an incredible Carol Hannah gown.

Veronica
Veronica
Sales Manager

What makes you love what you do at S&B?
Simply being around love. Hearing how couples meet, fall in love and make the decision to celebrate it gives me all the warm and fuzzies!

Who is your favourite designer in the S&B collection?
Ooo! Fav designer is pretty hard with our selection… but if I had to pick, I’d say Robert Bullock.

What S&B bridal gown would you rock to your wedding?
Okay… if I could… I would start out sleek and modern for the ceremony in RBB’s Rea, eat and look sweet in Truvelle’s Carrall and party hard in KWH’s Lottie! That’s more than one though…lol

How do you love to style and accessorize a bride?
I like to style and accessorize according to a bride’s personal style. A simple sparkle is never a bad choice and I am a huge sucker for florals.

What’s on your playlist right now?
RuPaul’s Super Model on repeat, anything Motown or funky, and a splash of 90’s throwbacks

Have any secret talents?
Secret talents are secret for a reason!

Favourite thing to do when you’re not killing it at S&B?
I love watching movies with my guy Steve and spending time on patios with my girls. Basically sitting a lot…

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111 Berkeley Street M5A 2W8 Toronto (Ontario)

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