I dropped in last second to see what they had to offer. Donna, who was nice and helpful, went in…read morethe back and brought out 3 dress in my price range (1000$ and lower). To me that isn't much of a selection for a savvy shopper. 1 was nice, 500$, but needed 400$ in alterations. Too big! I think that's a bit much! Most dresses are 1200$ plus. FYI I will continue to look for My Dress.

Although I bought my dress back in my home town I needed alterations and a veil! Michelle and…read moreLarissa went above and beyond to make my experience wonderful! Alterations were quick and my dress fit perfect!!! Michelle helped me pick out my dream veil without breaking my bank! 10/10 recommend Athena's, you won't be disappointed!

As the maid of honor, I loved helping my best friend shop here because they had so many beautiful…read moredresses to choose from. Rebecca was incredibly fast, knowledgeable, and brought out the perfect tools and accessories that made the gown my friend chose look even more spectacular. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone bridal shopping.

As the matriarch, I was so impressed with how easy and enjoyable the entire dress shopping process…read morewas. They have an incredible selection of gowns for every body shape and figure, and there are so many beautiful options that anyone can find something perfect here. The staff made everything seamless, and I would absolutely recommend this place to anyone bridal shopping. Lady Rebecca is fire. The Venus is clean and elegant. They have different price ranges!

I had the most AMAZING experience at Bearer of the Bling! I originally came in just to get a feel…read morefor different styles, never having really thought about what dress I'd want. But to my surprise, the very first dress that Shantel selected for me ended up being the one! She paired it with the most stunning lace blazer and veil, and suddenly, I felt like I was in a $12,000 gown. I never truly knew what this moment would feel like, and Bearer of the Bling made it absolutely magical--far beyond anything I could have imagined. Honestly, I thought that because of my budget, I'd find a nice dress, but wow, was I wrong! I felt like a million bucks and the most beautiful bride. I cannot wait to walk down the aisle in this dress! If you're searching for the perfect gown that fits your budget without sacrificing quality or style, Bearer of the Bling is the place to go. Exceptional quality, unmatched professionalism, and pure genius! Thank you, Bearer of the Bling, for making this such a special and unforgettable moment! I am beyond grateful!

Aimee provided the best experience!! I wanted to come try on dresses here during my spring break…read moretrip just for fun and to get a feel for what style I would like, however Aimee took one quick glance at my pinterest and somehow managed to pull out the most perfect dresses for me that matched exactly what I was looking for so I was able to find my perfect dress within such a short time! If you are looking for off the rack dresses and a lovely experience I would absolutely recommend Bearer of the Bling!!

Fabulous dress at a great price! Needed a dress for a 007 movie premiere and I was able to find…read morejust what I needed on the sales rack. Jessica was very helpful, listened to my color and style ideas, then pulled several dresses for me to try. I found the perfect dress after about 3 or 4 tries. Quick and painless, just the way I like to shop! Great dress with a fabulous fit for a very good price. Not a lot else to say about that.

I absolutely loved my experience here. I went during a sample dress sale and went home with my…read moredream designer dress at an incredibly fair price. Jessica and her team are kind, personable, and helpful. When we bought the dress, she had a cute piece where we took a polaroid photo with the dress bag which says, "she said yes." There was a great selection, the venue was lovely and clean. Jessica recommended an alteration specialist, who is phenomenal and well priced. Great experience all around.

Isabel O'Neil is the best bridal shop in the Tampa area if you're looking for a beautifully made…read moredesigner gown and a luxury experience. They have a great selection with different price ranges. I was able to find my dream dress that they're going to customize with the designer to make with my special style requests. I couldn't ask for a better experience thanks to my bridal consultant Kambria. Here's a couple photos of some gorgeous gowns they have. I can't wait to show mine and how special it is to me!

Kambria was excellent. I told her what I was looking for and my budget and she helped me find the…read moreperfect dress and even a rehearsal dinner outfit.

I bought a dress on Amazon for my bachelorette and it was a size too big but did not have time to…read moreget a different dress. I brought it in here and they did a FANTASTIC job!!! It is a whole new dress and made my bachelorette so special! The staff were very friendly and the turn around time was super quick!

They were incredible! They made my dress fit like a glove in 6 weeks! They knew exactly what to do,…read moreand nothing I asked for as too hard. Incredible :)

I had a really wonderful experience at Malindy Elene. First of all, the boutique is SO cute…read more Secondly, all the dresses look and feel like good quality dresses, which I was shocked to find was not the case at other bridal boutiques (even though the others that I went to had higher price points). The experience also felt very personalized, which I appreciated. I was texting with Colleen in the week leading up to my appointment, and she was so incredibly helpful. She took the time to get to know my style before I even came in. I felt like I had a very specific vision of what I wanted but hadn't actually found the dress in person. Colleen was super sweet and patient with me while we were picking out and trying different dresses. She definitely didn't have a "sales" approach to me, which was really nice, and she was very considerate to stay within my budget. Plus, I actually found my dress! I was really thrilled with my experience here, and I honestly have already recommended it to a few other brides who are dress shopping.

DO NOT BUY A WEDDING DRESS FROM THIS STORE! They messed up the order of my dress and refuse to…read morerefund me! I ordered back in December of 2025 and was HEAVILY pressured into buying a dress from them, with calls and texts sometimes multiple times a day. Then after I ordered my dress, it was absolute radio silence on their end except about payment. I paid almost $3,500 and custom ordered a dress and was told that I would get to see the dress rendered by the designer and approve of it before it was produced. I checked in multiple times asking for the renderings and was always told they would be coming soon, but never received anything, and then suddenly got a text that my dress had arrived even though I still hadn't seen nor approved any renderings. When I went in to try on the dress, it was not what I had ordered and the manager (Ashton) admitted that they sent in the wrong neckline to the designer. They refuse to give me a refund and now it has been a few weeks and they won't answer the phone or call back, all the while they still have the dress. Sharing this in hopes of saving another bride from this disaster and having to deal with this abismal customer service in the midst of all the other wedding stress. They ruined what should be a truly special experience.

I'm writing this review as a friend of the bride who was on the phone with her during this…read moreexperience today, and what I witnessed was honestly upsetting. She was sitting in the lobby visibly upset and asked multiple times for her dress so she could leave. Instead of honoring that request, the staff made her wait over 20 minutes while they said they were "taking pins out," because they wanted her to wait until the same seamstress who had already significantly over-quoted her finished with another client. There was no urgency, no compassion, and no concern for the fact that she was emotional and clearly distressed. I listened as she sat there, uncomfortable and frustrated, while the staff prioritized convenience over basic customer care. At no point did anyone acknowledge how upsetting the situation was or offer to expedite getting her dress back so she could leave. The attitude was essentially wait until we're ready, regardless of how she felt. This is a bride getting married next month, already under pressure, and instead of being treated with empathy, she was made to sit and wait while her concerns were dismissed. The dress itself may be beautiful, but the way she was treated today was unacceptable. If you're considering this boutique, understand that once there is a problem, you may be met with indifference instead of support. Brides deserve patience, respect, and understanding, especially in moments like this. Based on what I personally heard and witnessed today, I will absolutely be warning others about this boutique. If you are a bride looking for a happy, supportive, and honest experience, this is not the place to go.

I'm leaving this review to be transparent and help other brides avoid the same situation…read more I want to be clear that I am happy with the dress itself, however I am very disappointed with my overall experience here. If I had known I would experience what I did, I would not have chosen this boutique in the first place. It's important to note that my dress was off-the-rack, and I fully understood and accepted that it would come with minor imperfections. Because of this, I specifically asked about cleaning and care at the time of purchase. When I purchased my dress, Lindsay, who assisted me during the appointment, told me that spot cleaning, tailoring, and steaming would be around $500-$700, and that it would be on the lower side because I didn't need much work done. I made it clear at the time that I understood she was not the seamstress and that this was a guesstimate, but it was presented as a realistic expectation and part of my decision-making process. Lindsay was very pleasant and helpful, and she also advised me to purchase a corset, which I did and found very helpful. However, her wording was ultimately deceptive, as it did not align with what I was later told or charged. When I raised concerns about the pricing and clearly pointed out that the information given to me was deceptive and that I had been lied to, every staff member involved denied it entirely. There was no accountability, only repeated claims that it was a "miscommunication," followed by statements that it "shouldn't have been said," despite this being clearly discussed at the time of purchase and heard by four other witnesses. Both the seamstress and the front counter staff later told me that I could "get the stains out myself," which was never mentioned at the time of purchase and directly contradicted what I was originally told regarding cleaning and care. To make matters more confusing, the seamstress also stated that she does not do any cleaning or steaming whatsoever, which directly contradicts what was represented to me when I bought the dress. I was also told that if the stains could not be removed, I would need to find and coordinate a dry cleaner on my own. This was especially concerning because I am already on a tight timeline -- I am getting married next month, which is exactly why I chose an off-the-rack dress in the first place. Today, I was quoted $750, not including a $30 credit card convenience fee plus taxes, which pushed the total even higher. To be fair, the boutique did offer to refund the dress, but that was not the issue. The issue was the lack of honesty, transparency, and ownership when concerns were raised. I would also strongly advise brides not to use the seamstress they recommend, as the pricing was significantly gouged. I am currently getting another opinion, and the quote is $200-$300 lower for the same work. Wedding planning requires trust and clear communication. Unfortunately, that trust was broken here. I highly recommend getting everything in writing and seeking outside opinions before committing.