Altar Bridal Review…read more I had the absolute pleasure of shopping at Altar Bridal for my very first wedding dress shopping experience. Nancy was a kind, thoughtful, and incredibly knowledgable consultant who made me feel so comfortable and beautiful! She listened to what I wanted and made sure to show me plenty of dresses that fit that vision, but she also showed me some gorgeous dresses that were outside of my comfort zone. She explained all of her choices, why she picked them and how she thought they fit my vision or would make me feel and walked me through the details on each one. I knew I wanted to try a little of everything since I had never tried any sort of gowns on before and she delivered! I was able to see myself in a variety of silhouettes and styles, which really helped me narrow it down to the dress of my dreams. It's also worth noting that she was extremely respectful of my budget, which is something I was nervous about with dress shopping in general. I left the appointment feeling confident, beautiful, and so happy. I felt like Nancy was committed to finding me the dress of my dreams, regardless of where I ended up finding it. She was genuinely happy to hear about my second appointment at a different store and told me I'd have a great time. She also let me know that if I ended up wanting to move forward with a dress that I'd tried at Altar, all I would need to do is call and let them know. I never once felt pressured to buy anything from there, which was something I was also worried about with dress shopping in general. Ultimately, my second experience paled in comparison to the one at Altar. At the end of both appointments I knew that a dress I had picked out at Altar was the one for me (coincidentally, it was the very first dress Nancy had me try on, which I think speaks to how well she understood what I was dreaming of!). I called and talked to Sarah, who was also extremely kind and helpful, and told me the dress was mine! Overall, I would definitely recommend Altar Bridal for a wonderful, personal dress shopping experience! Thank you so much to Nancy and Sarah for making it so special!

I am so grateful for Nancy at Altar Bridal. I called her with a short wedding timeline in desperate…read moresearch of a particular dress, and she was able to find it for me. I cannot wait to wear my dream dress on my wedding day! Her daughter Sarah was also super helpful. They were both so excited for me, and I am so eternally thankful for them! Somehow, this California bride, currently living in Virginia, ended up saying yes to the dress over the phone with a small business bridal boutique in Kansas - and I wouldn't have it any other way! Thank you, Nancy and Sarah! Y'all are the best.

I had a great experience here and found my dress! The price was fair for the dress but being off…read morethe rack, I expected it to be a little bit cheaper. The consultation was great and she took my feedback seriously. I think they should have more questions on the initial reservation form. You should have to upload dresses you like and that are your style. I was grateful that my stylist really listened to what I liked and didn't but the dress I picked was completely different than what she was initially pulling for me. Overall, highly recommend.

First the website does not say appointment only. It's perfectly ok that they are, though it would…read morehave been a good thing to put on the website. We decided to try going because we did not know and when we walked in the store the woman working was rude. She seemed annoyed that we even walked in to see. I told her I was out of state and she just said ok and showed us the door. She never attempted to look at her schedule or ask if there was another time we could come back. Based on this interaction and the poor customer service I will not book an appointment. I have learned the consultants can make or break an appointment and you do not want one who cannot be hospitable for at least 5 minutes.

Kelsey was amazing! And I said yes to the dress! We did the upgraded appointment, which I highly…read morerecommend, not only for the champagne but also for timing. I came in having no idea what I was looking for, so having that extra time was well worth it. Kelsey was so great in helping me find a dress and building off my vision and what I liked about some dresses and applying it to the next ones to try on. She would also constantly keep up with my body language and facial expressions to immediately know when to move on. Everyone is super knowledgeable and kind and is on top of staying within budget. The dresses are endless here, so many styles to fit every bride. I actually surprised myself and said yes to a dress I never thought I would like, but it turned out to be the dream dress! Cannot recommend this place enough!

Kelsey was AMAZING !!! Extremely helpful & I said yes to…read morethe dress. The champagne was amazing & I don't even like champagne. Highly recommend . Extremely personable. Very grateful for such an amazing experience.

I will be honest, I was not SUPER stocked about going wedding dress shopping... I think I was…read moretrying not to have such high expectations to avoid being disappointed if I didn't find "the one". My experience ended up being a lot less stressful than I was anticipating though, and was actually SUPER laid back. I enjoyed the whole thing WAY more than I thought I would have, and the best part was I ended up finding my dress! :) During my appointment I was lucky to have had Carly as my designer. Having an open mind, I listened to her suggestions while she made sure to consider mine. I really appreciate how trying on multiple styles was encouraged, I ended up really liking styles I would not have! Also, Care made sure she really had an idea of what the overall vibe of my wedding was which ended up being really helpful when it came to narrowing down my favorites!

Going to Something White Bridal Boutique was such a great experience! Sarah was so sweet and…read morehelpful when helping me find my dress! Would recommend:)

I visited Bridal Extraordinaire with my sister and some friends while she was on the hunt for the…read moreperfect wedding gown. This place was super fun, and had a ton of reasons to shop here. First of all, the stylist we worked with was SO nice, fun, and helpful. She was five stars all the way. I loved the dresses she tried - all of them were gorgeous. The only reason I'm giving 4/5 and not 5/5 is because the building itself has seen better days and in comparison to some other bridal boutiques it just didn't have as much elegance (though was still very nice!) also it felt less intimate since there were probably 3-4 other fittings going on and you had to walk through at least one of them to get to our fitting room, which felt a bit awkward. Overall would I recommend? Absolutely! Is it the *best* experience in town, maybe not, but it's a close second.

We thought this place was amazing until went back for the second appointment. We asked specifically…read morefor our stylist, Molly and said she would be there. No, she was there for 10m because we had to repeatedly ask for her. Also, the things Molly said that could be fixed in alterations cannot not be, making the dress look completely different then we thought. As the maid of honor seeing the bride in tears frustrates me to no end. The amount of money paid for this dress, everything should be perfection. Do not trust their word.

I went with my sister to try on wedding dresses here in the spring and I have to say I wasn't sure…read morewhat I was walking into as back when I got married I essentially picked out a dress at top shop and called it a day. All of that aside, we had coffees in hand when we walked in for our early morning appointment and out of all the places we went to that weekend I think this one was tied for best overall experience. The first thing I loved, aside from the chic urban setting, was that each bride had her own dressing area that felt very private and despite other women using other areas of the shop our area felt very much ours, and we never even saw another bride which made the pacing relaxed. How the fittings work here is they take the bride to be to the back to pick out styles and learn a bit more about what she's looking for and then they come back and pull back a large curtain so the bride has privacy while dressing, they then reveal and you get a chance to talk through each look. The room was just as pretty as the dresses, it was comfortable, and we had a fun time. You should note that if you come with a drink like we did you will have to table them outside the room, which honestly made sense since we're dealing with some expensive gowns. Overall this wasn't the shop that my sister ended up picking a dress from but everyone was so kind, the dresses absolutely gorgeous and the ambiance so cool, this is a great shop and I'd recommend to anyone I know looking to buy a wedding dress.

Where to begin... I reached out to Bride because they are the only shop in the Kansas City area…read morethat has the dress that I want for my wedding. I reached out to them and told them the truth, that I had already purchased the dress in California (where I'm getting married) but wanted to be able to have some other members of my family in KC be able to see the dress, so I was hoping to do an accessory appointment / veil shopping at Bride. My mom has already booked a flight from CA to KC for a Friday to Sunday trip (which I told them), and asked if I would be able to get a Saturday morning appointment. They proceeded to tell me that they only do accessory appointments on Tuesday-Thursdays. Odd, but I was hoping with an explanation of my situation, they might be willing to make an exception - they did not. They said that Saturday mornings are reserved strictly for first time bridal appointments, and there was nothing they could do about my scheduling issues, since they only have 2 stylists and not a lot of availability. Mind you, if I had told them that I had not bought the dress already and snagged that first time bridal appointment, and pretended I would be buying it from them, there would not be an issue, but I always like to be honest with people - and they don't care! They said there is absolutely nothing they can do, it is their policy. Mind you, veils are not cheap!!! It's not like I was asking for 3 hours of their time to go in and buy a $50 bracelet... I wanted an hour to be able to try on the dress and some different accessories and veils, and I was more than willing to give them my business, because shop small right! NO. They said for accessory appointments they can only book me on a Tuesday-Thursday and I only get 30 minutes... 30 minutes is all you can give me when I'm about to spend $$$$ on accessories for the dress? AND they're only open until 6... So you're telling me I need to come straight from work (30 minutes away) where I already feel gross and not in the mood to be happy and excited and I better make a decision in 30 minutes? I understand that there are rules, and that they can run their business however they want, but I was so disenchanted with the whole thing and their utter lack of leniency that even though they're the only store that has the dress in KC, I will not be giving them my business. They were not overtly rude to me, but my favorite thing about shopping local, and shopping small is that they usually are able to bend the rules and help you out since they are the ones in charge. Apparently, Bride does not feel this way. So word to the wise - only ever tell them you are doing a first time bridal appointment if you want them to actually help you and treat you well.

I cannot say enough wonderful things about High Vibe Bride. From the very first interaction through…read morealterations, the entire experience was thoughtful, personal, and genuinely joyful. This is my second wedding, and that context matters. During my first wedding, dress shopping at large bridal stores was stressful, overwhelming, and impersonal. I felt rushed and unseen. I chose High Vibe Bride because it seemed different--and it absolutely was, in the best possible ways. High Vibe Bride is a small, intimate salon that works with individual clients only, which creates an incredibly calm and personalized experience. Before my appointment, Janay scheduled a phone call to learn about my vision, preferences, body, comfort needs, and my multi-day destination elopement. She asked thoughtful questions, provided extensive information, and explained timelines and options clearly. By the time I arrived, she had already pulled dresses that aligned exactly with what I wanted. I immediately felt seen, heard, and cared for. As a plus-size bride, I was blown away by the selection. There were so many plus-size dresses in a wide variety of styles--not just one look or silhouette. Every dress I tried on was beautiful and thoughtfully chosen. Janay was extremely communicative throughout the appointment, answering all of my questions thoroughly and offering helpful details about how each dress would move and feel. She absolutely nailed it based on our phone conversation--I ended up buying the very first dress I tried on, something I never expected. Even better, although I went in planning to buy one dress, I left with two. They were completely different, perfect for different parts of my elopement, and affordable because the pricing was far more reasonable than anywhere else in town. I had very specific needs--plus-size, long sleeves, and nothing restrictive--and yet the selection was incredible. I never felt limited or like I had to compromise. Janay affirmed me throughout the entire experience and made me feel confident, beautiful, and honestly like a princess. The alteration process was equally amazing. Janay's background in making wedding dresses truly sets her apart. For my adventure elopement, mobility was essential--my photographer even encouraged me to make sure I could do jumping jacks in my dress. Janay offered creative, expert solutions that allowed me to move freely while maintaining the integrity and beauty of the gown. On a personal level, Janay went above and beyond to accommodate my severe dog allergies, thoroughly vacuuming the studio, putting down extra coverings, and checking in with me multiple times to ensure I was comfortable. She was also incredibly thoughtful when my mom couldn't attend due to injury--helping FaceTime her, sending photos, and making sure she felt included. High Vibe Bride is not just a bridal salon--it is a place where brides are truly listened to, affirmed, and supported. Janay has created something special, and I am deeply grateful. I cannot recommend High Vibe Bride highly enough.

Could not say enough great things about this place!!! This is how bridal shopping should be!! They…read morewalked me through every step of the process, even parts that seemed obvious like how to walk out and get feedback from others. They give you privacy, help you process through things while also giving you space to think and breathe. You're ONLY person in the shop so all their time is on you. They call you on the phone before to get a sense for you and what you want and they are truly the best most comforting and supportive customer service. I got my dress off the rack so I got to take it with me back to DC. I would recommend 11 out of 10 times! I went to one other place in KC before this to at least get an idea of what I wanted and it was a night and day difference in experience. Thank you high vibe bride!

Went in looking for brides maid dresses! There was a great selection, a little tight to look…read morethrough but I don't mind. We were given whole swatch book with colors, fabric etc. and told we can pick the color and fabric of almost any dress. Lisa was very helpful and everything was a great price. Previously went to Bella's bridesmaids (not impressed) and I think Natalies is so much better selection and price wise. Would recommend. They always had stunning wedding dresses!

There's just no place like Natalie M! We live in St Louis County about 3.5 hours away but the trip…read moreis worth it. The service and selection are the best! My daughter Romy is a pageant girl and a a senior in high school. Whether we are shopping for a dance or a pageant, Lisa and her crew know exactly the right dress for the event. We have reached out to Lisa for help with pageant interview wear and she nailed it. She suggested the perfect jumpsuit for Romy. Lisa just "knows". The store is located in Town Center mall and is very easy to find and parking is not a problem. Natalie M has the best selection of the best designers! Don't wait too long if you need to shop for prom!