Hayden Olivia Bridal Boutique

WHO Owner Heather Batt named the boutique after her daughter, Hayden Olivia. "I wanted to open a boutique that offered modern gowns for the modern bride," says Heather, a self-taught seamstress with a love for silks, satins, and lace.

VIBE Because you step off the elevator directly into the uptown boutique, you'll feel like you're walking into the designer's personal atelier in Manhattan. Crystal chandeliers highlight two walls flanked with gowns by designers including Anna Maier, Carolina Herrera, Alvina Valenta, and Reverie by Melissa Sweet. You'll also see veils and hair accessories from couture milliner Leah C., shoes from Filippa Scott, and jewelry and accessories from Turq Bridal and Erin Cole.

SPEND Saunter down the aisle in the Modern Trousseau Jessica silk charmeuse and aloncon lace gown ($3,250). Don't see the gown you want on the racks of the boutique? Have your style shipped in so that you can try it on.

VITALS 221 S. Tryon St., Ste. 200, 704-333-0377, haydenolivia.com