Here Comes the Bridal Gown Tariff

Tariffs have officially entered the bridal fitting room. Urban Set Bride, a boutique bridal shop in Richmond, Virginia, is now adding a 10% to 15% tariff surcharge to all gowns—a direct result of rising import costs tied to shifting trade policy. The exact surcharge depends on each designer’s supply chain and country of origin. Co-owner Christine Greenberg emphasized that it’s not just the dresses being impacted:

"Veils, hairpieces, garment bags, hangers and even paper for the check-out register. It adds up very quickly and we're a small shop." Christine Greenberg, NPR

For small businesses like Urban Set Bride, every line item counts—and tariffs are now touching every corner of their operations. Help us protect small businesses and the people they serve. Sign the letter today to push back against unpredictable, harmful trade policies.