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	SAVE ALL WEEK LONG FREE MATCHING HEADPIECEONLINE ONLY SPEND OVER $600 ON A WEDDING GOWN AND GET A ZIPPER BAG + VEIL OR TIARA FREE Find the Gown you want? Here is your chance to get a matching headpiece free (value $120). Just purchase any gown online from the Bridal Collections Category at regular price and receive a matching headpiece valued at $120 free + a free zipper bag!
	SAVE ALL WEEK LONG GET MATCHING SHOES FREEONLINE ONLY: GET FREE SHOES WHEN YOU SPEND OVER $600 ON A WEDDING GOWN Once you have found the Perfect Gown, get matching shoes free (valued up to $50). Just purchase any gown from the Bridal Collections Category at regular price and receive matching shoes valued at $50 free!

Welcome to Jay's Bridal & Special Occasions

Our 70-year reputation guarantees your complete satisfaction. As authorized dealers for the nation's leading bridal manufacturers, we assure you the most prompt delivery.

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Weddings are Jay’s specialty. For 70+ years we have served the Gainesville Ocala market. In North Central Florida, brides travel to Jays from Alachua, High Springs, and Lake City. Bride’s from Jacksonville, Orlando and Tampa say our selection and service is better.

Expect the best service, the best fit and the best collection of wedding dresses, bridesmaid dresses and designer tuxedos and accessories in FL! Find bridal gowns, bridesmaids’ dresses, mother of the bride gowns and flower girls at Jay’s Bridal & Special Occasions. On site custom tailoring is available.

We specialize in Destination Weddings & apparel for ceremonies in the Caribbean, Hawaii, and Walt Disney World & Major Cruise Lines. We can handle out of town groomsmen with ease and are Gainesville’s exclusive Sacino’s representative. We also are the exclusive dealer for Jim’s Formalwear. Depend on us for tuxedo rentals for your wedding, prom, college formals, and black tie affairs.

We are authorized dealers for After Six Bridesmaids, Alexia Bridesmaids, Alfred Angelo Bridal, Alfred Angelo Bridesmaids, Alfred Sung Bridesmaids, Allure Bridals, Allure Couture, Alyce Designs, Aurora d’Paradiso, B2 by Jasmine, Bari Jay, Belsoie by Jasmine, Benjamin Walk, Bill Levkoff, Cameron Blake, Carlson Craft, Casablanca Bridal, Cathy’s Concepts, Christina Wu, Coloriffics, Dessy Creations, Edward Berger, Exclusive Bridals, Faviana, Flirt Prom by Maggie Sottero, Giselle, Heirloomed Memories, J. L. Johnson Veils, Jacquelin Bridals, Jim’s Formalwear, Joli Prom, Jordan, Jovani, Justin Alexander, Labelle Fashions, LeGala, Karen Miller, Kathryn La'Croix, Maggie Sottero, Merry Modes, Mon Cheri, Montage, Mori Lee Bridal, Mori Lee Bridesmaids, Mori Lee Blu, Mori Lee Prom, Night Moves Prom, Raylia, Riva Designs, Sacino’s Formalwear, Salon Shoes, Sottero & Midgley, Roma Milano Couture, Sandals by Dessy, Spanx, Studio 17, The Private Collection, Tiffany Designs, Tip Top Kids, Touch Ups,US Angels, Watters Brides, Watters & Watters Bridesmaids

Yes, we carry Dessy bridesmaid dresses & formal dresses from Dessy Creations in New York City and bridesmaids' dress designers After Six, Alexia, B2, Belsoie, Bill Levkoff, Jordan, Jacquelin, Mori Lee, Raylia, and more.

We search the industry for rare and unique items not available at shops like Davids bridal. For the full figure bride, we have a nice selection plus size wedding gowns for the 14-plus size figure.

Jay’s website is a complete directory for brides and the mother of the bride to find wedding items: bridal gowns, dresses, bridal attire, bridesmaid’s dresses, bridal accessories, bridal registration, bridal stores, bridal boutiques, bridal coordinators, formal wear, wedding invitations, flowergirl apparel, wedding dresses, veils, tiaras, shoes, jewelry, bridal headpieces, disc jockey services and even tuxedos on the Internet!

For your dream wedding dress, you’ll find your choice of designer labels or designer looks. Prices range from $400-$1500 at Jay’s Bridal.

We are located in Gainesville, FL, home of the University of Florida Gators. Be sure to check our references with the Best Western Gateway Grand Hotel. Or, ask Haile Village Meeting Hall, the Hilton - University of Florida Conference Center about our services. The Gainesville Holiday Inn West, Plantation Oaks and Savannah Grande Reception Hall know and trust Jays Bridal. The Paramount Resort & Conference Center (formerly Sheraton Hotel), Eventfuls Banquet Center, Sweetwater Branch Inn, Thomas Center or University of Florida Hotel refer their brides to the top bridal shop in Alachua County. Area banquet facilities, wedding photographers and videographers, bridal registries, bridal consultants enjoy an excellent relationship with Jay’s Dress Shop.

When in Gainesville for football, shop our Outlet store and our full service wedding shop for discount wedding dresses, and plus size wedding gowns. Also at Creekside Mall in G’ville, we have an Outlet Store for cheap wedding ideas, discontinued bridal gowns by 2beBride, Allure, Alfred Angelo, Anjolique, Aurora D'Paradiso, Casablanca, Exclusive Bridals, Jacquelin, Jasmine, Jessica McClintock, Essence, Maggie Sottero, Mori Lee, Mon Cheri, Private Collection, Venus and more at discounted prices. Jays is your one stop for ALL your wedding day needs.