I really don't write reviews often, but Blue Sky Bridal deserves it. I visited two other bridal…read moresalons, and neither had the charm and warmth that Blue Sky has. My consultant, Elena, was amazing. My MOH and I immediately felt comfortable with her. She was fun and super helpful!! I really appreciated the transparent pricing and resources provided for alterations! And the prices- amazing! There was a great range of dress prices. Also- it was so clean!! I love my dress, and I'm grateful for the experience! :)

I purchased my wedding dress from Blue Sky last week, and they made it a wonderful experience. Hope…read morewas my consultant; she was kind, supportive, and created a warm and fun environment! I highly recommend brides schedule a visit - the gowns are stunning, and they're size-inclusive with a variety of styles. The inventory appeared to be a mix of new, sample, or once-used dresses, and each one I tried was in excellent condition.

Denise was amazing! I was just a spectator helping my friend, the bride, but Denise helped us…read morenarrow it down from having no idea what we wanted to finding the one. Finding a dress can be stressful, but she made the whole experience so easy and enjoyable. Such a great experience, and Denise was the best!

My mom found THE dress for her here and she had a wonderful experience. Excellent customer service…read moreand support staff. Welcoming and graceful environment.

I had a great experience at Brides for a Cause. I went with my husband, we had a courthouse…read moremarriage and I wanted to have a wedding photoshoot before going through with some cancer treatment. I tried on 13 dresses during my hour there and left with two wedding dresses. I really like the concept of the store but obviously because of the limited selection of dresses, I didn't quite find the dream dress. I found a dress that I adored and at a great price point so I can't complain. I would recommend this shop to anyone and everyone. Even if you don't buy a dress, it's worth a look. I used to pass by the store every day on my way to work and I'm so happy to say I bought my wedding dress from here. Make sure to wear the shoes you want to wear to your wedding or at least one that is close to the height you want. The associate at the store also helped me find one of the dresses I bought in a larger size when the only other size was one size too small for me, which was wonderful. Posting some of my favorite dresses as well as one that I bought.

The staff was amazing I had never tried on a wedding dress and they explained the process the…read moresecond you walk through the door! The staff intentionally creates a stress free experience for the bride to be it was immensely appreciated!!! I also found multiple dresses for 70% off and I was in disbelief of how affordable a dream wedding dress could be! Loved it, go support a great business

I had a bridal appointment here and had the best experience with my stylist Nadine. She was amazing…read moreand made me feel so seen and so comfortable! She is personable and so passionate about what she does and it really shows. She did an amazing job in understanding my vision and she selected the PERFECT lineup of dresses. Everything just went so smoothly and was stress free. I was able to find my dream dress! 1000/10 experience.

Although we have only just begun our wedding planning journey, working with Nadine at A & Be Bridal…read morehas already been one of the most memorable and meaningful experiences of the process. She was an absolute 10 out of 10. What made Nadine so exceptional is her unique background as a former therapist. Rather than focusing solely on dress styles, silhouettes, or trends, she guided my daughter through the process by asking thoughtful, insightful questions about who she is as a person and how she wants to feel on her wedding day. Her approach brought so much clarity and meaning to the experience. Nadine was incredibly intentional in how she selected dresses for my daughter to try on. She explained her process along the way, using each dress as a point of comparison to help narrow down preferences and discover what truly resonated. Her method kept the experience from becoming overwhelming and helped simplify what can often feel like an endless sea of choices. Beyond her expertise, Nadine was simply wonderful to spend the morning with. She was calm, joyful, authentic, down-to-earth, and immediately put everyone at ease. She created a space that felt supportive, thoughtful, and fun. The way she weaves her therapeutic background into the art of bridal styling is a true gift. She helped my daughter connect not just with a dress, but with how she wants to show up and feel on a day that reflects who she is at her core. We left feeling grateful, understood, and excited. We are so thankful that Nadine shared her gift with us, and we cannot recommend her highly enough!

Went in this place trying to get an idea of what I was looking for in a MOB gown. I had ordered a…read moreMacDuggal and she felt it was too heavy and overwhelming for my petite frame. The ladies were all helpful and asked me to let them know if I needed any assistance. They let me browse but offered to put a dress in the dressing room once I selected one. I noticed a few brides trying on dresses as well and the ladies were never pushy and actually one offered advice on what to expect with alterations. She mentioned a seamstress would be coming in shortly and could offer better advice. This alone seemed so helpful for the bride- what a wonderful service to be offered BEFORE you say yes to the dress. I ended up purchasing a gorgeous dress at a fraction of the price.

Honestly I wish I found my dress here because this was the best customer service I've ever had…read moresince shopping for wedding dresses! Elise and the volunteer worker (I forget her name) were absolutely so helpful and encouraging. They did not try to push me into buying anything as I was very indecisive about two of the dresses I tried. They also let me try on veils which were all gorgeous. I might check back here in a couple months to see if they have any other dresses I might like. If you're wanting to help a good cause while saving some money, this is a great place to do so!

Emilee was so great she took her time to make me try on different styles until i found my dress :')…read more She is great she gave me the experience i was expecting I recommend the Portland location you have your own room, own fitting room, great service and just a beautiful experience overall

My dress pickup was unfortunately not the dream moment I had hoped it would be. When I arrived, the…read moredress waiting for me in my room was the same style I had ordered, but it had beading, even though I had specifically ordered the dress without beading. I almost had a panic attack. The shop apologized and was able to locate and switch it out for my actual dress, so I understand that mistakes happen. What was much more concerning to me was the sizing and fit of the dress. My bust measurement was 34" at the time of purchase, but the dress size I received had a 40" bust in a corseted top. I understand that my dress was ordered in a larger size to accommodate my hips, but I was never informed that this would mean having such a significant difference in the bust or that it could be extremely difficult to alter. I ended up taking the dress to my seamstress multiple times to get it to fit properly. While we were eventually able to make it work, the cups and corset were still larger than I ideally would have wanted, and it was a stressful and expensive process during an already stressful time. My biggest takeaway for other brides is to be sure to thoroughly discuss sizing and alterations with the bridal shop before placing your order. If your measurements require sizing up for one area of the dress, ask how that will affect the fit in other areas.. especially with structured or corseted dresses that may be difficult to alter. I wish this had been explained to me upfront. I ended up having my seamstress add capped sleeves and a custom veil- overall the look came together but the experience overall was kind of like a rollercoaster.

When I needed an exquisite crystal sash to go with my Monique Lhuillier wedding dress I didn't know…read morewhere to turn. The Monique L. boutique in Los Angeles only had certain styles available and for a hefty price tag of $650 each and the one that I wanted was discontinued. I then searched wedding websites galore to try and find used ones that might be for sale.....no luck! I eventually found Marina's wedding sash rental company. My prayers had been answered and I got to rent the exact Monique Lhuillier belt that I had been hunting for.....for a fraction of the cost! What a genius she is for creating a company of this sort. She also had belts and sashes from "Vera Wang" and other high end items like "Toni Federici" veils, "chanel" brooches and things of that nature. Everything that you could want to complete your couture look. She was very helpful in advising me what would go best with my dress and she also gives discounts for renting multiple items. I ended up wearing two different Monique Lhuillier belts....one for the ceremony and a different one for the reception. Marina was very easy to work with and made the whole process very simplistic.

This was a beautiful collection of bridal items that I would have never been able to gather on my…read moreown. All Marina's jewels, sashes and accessories are not only amazing to look at, but you're bound to find something you'll need for your wedding attire. She is so sweet and her rental policy is very fair. I loved my broach I rented for my dress! There are tons of pictures of it, it was so sparkly, and I got compliments all night on it. Best something borrowed you'll ever find. Good Wedding Luck~ Happy Bride

What a fantastic time for my first experience trying on wedding dresses!! Emily was so awesome and…read morereally helped me find what I loved & felt comfortable in. She had great suggestions, let me know if dresses were over the original budget I stated, and just overall helped make this special for me. We not only found the perfect wedding dress but also all of my jewelry. Thanks to Emily & this Anthro location for such a fun, easy wedding dress shopping experience.

Scheduled an appointment online. As soon as we got there, we were introduced to person that was…read morehelping us. They offered us cans of wine to celebrate together. The bride chose some dresses previously, and they had them hanging. They then let us browse through some extra dresses and let her try on some additional! It was very nice since she needed some extra time. The person helping chose some really pretty veils to try on as well. The dresses are very beautiful and unique. For the price they are well worth it.

This place was amazing and by far outshined any other wedding dress shop we went to! I was nervous…read moreas a plus size bride but the customer service was fantastic and the experience was one of a kind. Also they had such a large selection for the plus size girlies!! I bought 2 dresses from here, one from their sample sale. Leah helped me with finding my dream dress when I honestly had no idea what that looked like..4 dresses later I found the one!! Honestly couldn't be happier, I highly recommend.

I had such a wonderful experience starting my wedding dress shopping here! Jess was absolutely…read moreamazing - so kind, patient, and helpful throughout the entire process. Even though I didn't end up finding my dress here, I'm so glad I started my search at Charlotte's. I would definitely recommend this salon to any bride and think it's a great spot to add to your list when shopping for your special dress!!

Teri designed a $1700 pretty simple, silk dress for my wedding in September of 2015. Teri is very…read moregood at explaining how the architecture of a dress works, which is why I picked her over a boutique designer. She was never super friendly during our visits, even forgetting that we had an appointment once or twice. She was pretty cold when I brought my mom and mother in law in.. not very fun during a very exciting time. The most important thing... the dress never had much done to it whenever I had an appointment! She would literally start sowing on it when I'd come in and made very simple and sometimes careless details that I had to ask to have redone with more care. The worst thing, the day of picking up the dress, she was not done with it, finishing it in front of me. She DID NOT FINISH THE SEAMS UNDER MY DRESS. It was literally tattered seams underneath and I had a train, so if it flipped over, it was tattered shreds. She said this was normal, to preserve the soft look on the outside. I took it to two seamstresses afterward and no one said this was normal or acceptable. But we had no time to fix it before the wedding so I wore it anyway. During my wedding I felt self conscious and worried that my dress would show the tatters or would fall apart... as I had jeweled straps and the jewels were very lose. I had to donate my dress afterward because it was just falling apart... and they would only accept the dress because they could use the fabric to practice on lol, they couldn't even fix it to be worn again. Sorry ladies, don't let this happen to you. Get the dress and the experience you deserve, somewhere professional.

My husband and I got married after dating for seven years. By the time our wedding came around, we…read morealready had bought a house and cars together, were on each others' life insurance policies, etc. So, the idea of the traditional wedding did not appeal to us...instead, we wanted to throw a chic, modern party. After trying on dresses at many stores in the Portland area, I never found something that was exactly what I was looking for. There were elements to several dresses that I loved but none of them combined into one. Here's where Terri at Embellish Design comes in. I decided that having my dress custom-made was the way to go. I contacted Terri and went to her studio in her house in NE Portland. Let's just say that the woman is AMAZINGLY talented. She went to Parsons School of Design in LA and her abilities are incredible. We sat down and discussed different dresses and styles, fabrics and details. She brought out fabric samples and talked about the pros and cons of each. The experience was incredibly fun...we built a dress that was exactly what I had wanted on all fronts (fabric, shape, detail). Her work was incredibly gorgeous AND the cost of the dress when all was said and done was cheaper than any of the dresses I had tried on in the shops. She also has a party dress business called Olivia Luca.