2008 July | - Part 2

David Mother of the Bride DressPosted by admin on July 14th, 2008

David's Bridal is a clothier in the United States that specializes in wedding dresses, prom gowns, and other formal wear including bridesmaids and mother of the bride dresses. The stores also offer related accessories, including veils, headpieces, shoes, garters, purses, and other wedding items.

Founded in 1950, David's Bridal currently operates more than 250 stores in 45 states and Puerto Rico. It was acquired by May Department Stores in 2000, and Federated Department Stores has announced its intention to spin off David's Bridal after acquiring May Department Stores in 2005.

On November 17, 2006, David's Bridal along with sister division Priscilla of Boston was purchased by Leonard Green & Partners

On November 17, 2006, Men's Wearhouse acquired After Hours Formalwear, a clothier specializing in black tie formalwear, from Federated Department Stores, the parent company of department store giant Macy's and at the time David's Bridal.

History

David's Bridal is currently based in Conshohocken, PA. The original David's Bridal started in the 1950's with a single location in Fort Lauderdale, FL. In the early seventies a young entrepreneur named Phil Youtie purchased the store and decided to keep the established name. Like all bridal stores at the time, the original David's Bridal stocked only sample gowns in a standard size. After 40 years in the business, David's Bridal revolutionized the industry by introducing an innovative shopping option for brides-to-be: stores with a vast selection of designer wedding gowns, in stock, in every size. There are now 280 locations nationwide and the concept has expanded beyond the ability to try on gowns in every size and take them home that day. David's Bridal now offers one-stop shopping for a variety of special occasions, from weddings to proms to social events. Each store can provide head-to-toe dressing, on-site alterations, special financing options, gown preservation services, and coordinating looks for the entire wedding.