LGBTQ+ Friendly Formal Wear

The Couture Closet

Owners: Tera Davis (she/her) and Lauren Montgomery (she/her)

Established: 2007

Services: The Couture Closet offers wedding gowns and wedding accessories for marriers. We offer one on one appointments with a bridal consultant in a comfortable, supportive, and loving atmosphere. We are welcoming and support people of all ages, races, abilities, and sizes. No matter who you are marrying, or what your faith or affiliation may be, we love you for YOU!

Member Statement: “We are passionate about giving every marrier an amazing dress shopping experience. We have seen too many couples or individuals in the LGBTQ+ community feel they will be unwelcome in a Wedding Gown Shop. With Couture Closet, you are always welcome here. In fact, you are more than welcome here. You are celebrated for who you are and who you love! We may not have a wedding outfit for everyone, but if your jam is stunning and unique wedding gowns and accessories, we have that. You will receive no judgment here, just a relaxed and accepting atmosphere.”

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Images (from left to right) #1 & #3 by Susan Jordan Co and #2 and #4 by Brizzy Rose and Emma

Elizabeth Crum Bridal

Bespoke bridal gowns and accessories for the adventurous and thoughtful bride

Owner: Elizabeth Crum (she/her)

Established: 2014

Services: Through high-end patterning and sewing techniques Elizabeth designs and creates custom gowns, veils and headpieces, which are textural, evocative and entirely unique. Elizabeth provides a platform for storytelling and an opportunity to immerse a client in the design process from start to finish. She also provides alterations, tailoring, and heirloom gown restoration.

Member Statement: “Elizabeth Crum Bridal is an independent design studio in Louisville, Kentucky offering made-to-order gowns and alterations services. Each piece is designed, patterned, and sewn on location with an emphasis on sustainability and a loving attention to detail. Responsibly and locally made, LGBTQ friendly and size-inclusive, my goal is for brides to feel confident and beautiful in a relaxed atmosphere.”

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Image 1 by Crystal Ludwick Photo, 2 & 4 by Winters Photography Co, 3 by Destiny Smith Photography, and 5 by Rachel Lutz for Visionspire

Founding formalwear members: J. Alan Formal Wear