For Stacy Davis, her new boutique in Overland Park is a longtime dream in the making.

With a primary background in interior design and architecture, the bridal world has been in the back of her mind for years. It’s an interest that began during her time working for multiple bridal boutiques in the Kansas City area, including now-closed David’s Bridal in Lenexa.

“I kind of just fell in love with the industry at that point,” she said. “It’s always been kind of a dream of mine to open my own.”

Now she has. Her new bridal boutique, Bridal for All, officially opened in September in southern Overland Park.

Bridal for All opened at 6885 W. 151st St.

• The boutique opened in a space inside a two-story building off 151st Street and Metcalf Avenue in southern Overland Park.
• The space was previously occupied by sewing supply shop Quilters Bliss, before that shop moved to Olathe.
• Bridal for All operates on a by-appointment basis throughout the week.

The shop offers bridal gowns of a wide variety

The shop carries both pre-owned dresses and new designer gowns, from designers like Claire Pettibone and Catherine Bass.

Prices range from about $100 for some dresses to between $3,000 and $8,000 for designer gowns.

Some dresses are available to purchase off the rack, as they are. Others serve as samples that can be used to help a bride choose a made-to-order dress.

The name of the store reflects what Davis hopes to offer, in terms of dress type, size and price point. She’s in the process of building up a collection of dresses for plus-sized brides, as well as different color options outside traditional white or ivory.

“I just wanted to have a little something for everybody,” she said.

There’s more on the horizon for Bridal for All

As part of Davis’ long-term vision for Bridal for All, she plans to launch a “Fairy Godmother” project, which will provide donated gowns to qualifying brides at no cost.

She’s already accepting donated dresses, though she said it will take some time to build up a full inventory of them. Eligibility will likely be tied to existing assistance programs like the SNAP or WIC programs.

“I just don’t think that cost should be a barrier,” Davis said. “Every woman deserves to have a beautiful dress on her wedding day.”

In addition to bridal dresses and veils, Davis also hopes to expand the store’s inventory over time to include bridesmaid, flower girl and mother-of-the-bride or groom attire — as well as potentially dresses for prom and homecoming.

On the men’s side, she’s also considering partnering with a suit and tuxedo rental provider.

As a southern Overland Park resident herself, Davis sees Bridal for All as a way to give something to the community she considers home.

“I have really deep ties to this community and this town,” she said. “I would love for this to be something that I do for a long time. I feel like life is short, and I’ve always been one to kind of just jump in.”

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