I went with my sister to try on wedding dresses here in the spring and I have to say I wasn't sure what 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. read more

bride. - Bridal Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

Where to begin... I reached out to Bride because they are the only shop in the Kansas City area that 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. read more

I had the best experience at bride! They helped me find the perfect dress for me, and were so kind and supportive during the process. Highly recommend to any brides looking for a great dress-buying experience! read more

Great experience for my sister and trying on dresses. We loved the private room and the girls were very knowledgeable and helpful! Great dresses too! read more

This was my first place I tried on wedding dresses and I am so glad I did! First off, this is the cutest place ever!! Laura was amazing! She really helped me to see different styles to make sure I tried on everything! I had so much fun at my appointment. I didn't ever feel pressured to pick a dress or to try on something I didn't like. Laura read my body language and was able to help me make decisions because I'm very indecisive! Unfortunately, I did not get my dress here because I found a different style that they did not carry, but I had messaged Laura to let her know and she was genuinely happy for me! They care more about their brides than the sale! I wish I would have found my dress here because they were truly amazing. I recommend everyone who knows a future bride to go here read more

I went to four different bridal shops, even some of the most couture boutiques in Las Vegas and this one just blew me away. Laura was incredibly sweet and adorable. She let us drink our champagne and let me just wear my dress and enjoy it for as long as I wanted. We took pics and laughed and cried. This place gave me the Say Yes To The Dress experience that I always dreamed of. Her style and selection is perfect for cool, modern, beachy vibes. My wedding is in Jamaica, so I found exactly what I wanted here! Can't wait to get married in my gown! read more

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First, I would like to apologize to all the brides looking for a dress that I was not able to post this sooner. I was heartbroken after picking up my dress in November from Bride. and it has been very difficult for me to put my experience into words. After a lot of thinking, I decided that I would list a couple of points that I would like brides planning to shop at Bride. to know. 1. You will be treated like a princess until you order your dress and pay them a tip. Then YOU will have to go out of your way to pick up your dress. Especially if you are from out of town. 2. When you order your dress, you are signing a contract agreeing to the measurement that they take. 3. If the dress comes in too small, Bride. WILL NOT help you. You will be stuck with a dress that does not fit. 4. Plan to pay a significant amount for alterations even after being measured by a professional and paying extra for a split-sized dress. The dress that I ordered from Bride. was not able to be fixed. I do not live in KC so I went to another alteration professional that I have successfully used for years. She was not able to get the dress to fit me and I was forced to buy another dress. I do not and will not recommend Bride. I think they have a good selection of simple bridal gowns in the KC area, but if you choose to buy your dress here you need to be aware of what your experience could be. read more

Hands down my most favorite dress shopping experience. Laura was wonderful. She was charming, sweet, accommodating to both me and my group, and was just an overall pleasure to work with. I did not buy my dress here but because of my amazing experience, I gush about this place to all of my newly-engaged friends. I mean, I feel so strongly about my experience that I'm writing a review. Laura really gets to know you. She asks a few questions to get a feel for you and your wedding day, inquired about my fiance, and my group of friends. We brought in a tray of fruit and (multiple) bottles of champagne, she allowed us to munch and drink all while discussing each dress. I get very nervous when trying on a dress and Laura made me feel so comfortable, allowed me some time to think dresses over, and was very patient. The dresses were gorgeous! Very modern and different. Laura carefully chose dresses within my budget but also challenged me to consider different looks and styles. The space is beautiful and gives off a very instragram-worthy vibe. Not once did I feel pressured. Really, this place is a dream and I hope every bride experiences BRIDE. I walked away with a favorite dress in mind but ended up going with a different dress at another boutique. That being said, I still recommend BRIDE because of the outstanding time and the beautiful collection of dresses they had. read more

Found this place via instagram + driving by it. I'm new to the area and needed to get alterations to my dress. It looked exactly my style so I figured they would be able to point me in the right direction! Since I already had purchased my dress, I obviously wouldn't be getting one from them which I was up front about, but had they been helpful I may have wanted to buy some accessories or find other reasons to visit. Instead (after explaining my entire situation to them) they told me they only give those "lists" to people who buy things before I even got to mention I might be interested in items other than a dress. Just kind of disappointing given the circumstances. I was living in Philadelphia when I picked the dress out and now I'm just a girl looking for some guidance in KC. Small thing but makes the difference between a good and bad business to me and what I'd recommend to a friend. Bummer. read more

Want to feel like shit about yourself while shopping for your dream dress? Go here. We drove in to KC from out of town and scheduled an appointment here as it came highly recommended. Walking in you can immediately tell how gorgeous of a space it is, very kardashian, very joco. But, if that isn't you, a space like this can be easily intimidating. So I hoped that my consultant would make me feel more comfortable. She did not. Very young, seemed very inexperienced and shallow compared to other consultants i've had. She was also not married herself and has never been so it was hard for me to look past the fact that she had never been through this process herself. She had me pick out 2 gowns and she picked out 12ish in my price range. Keep in mind that per each price range there are only 15-25 gowns in store to try on + almost every gown was a size 2 so it is difficult to imagine what the dress would even look like without it suffocating you... I kept making suggestions for styles I might want and she kept saying well we will try on this one first that I picked out and was not letting me, the bride, run the appointment. Overall, not fantastic customer service. It felt like you were at the blonde snooty stuck-up sorority going through rush. Also for the price points the dresses were honestly not worth it due to overall quality. Not the best experience, really not gonna lie. read more

bride. - Bridal Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

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I cannot describe how wonderful Laura, the owner of BRIDE, was in making such a stressful decision completely painless! I went into BRIDE with a friend on a walk-in Wednesday last spring, because even scheduling an appointment seemed too intimidating for me to try on dresses for the first time. I had never really pictured myself as a bride, but knew I wanted something unique for my intimate, fall wedding. I wanted something I could wear again, with alterations possibly, and wasn't set on a white gown. Laura set aside things for me as I went through what I thought I should try on with my friend's help. She was very considerate of the fact that I was nervous (read: awkward) and didn't know exactly what style I should go for. There was the PERFECT selection in her shop without being overwhelming. A little bit of everything for the distinctive, non-traditional bride - full lace sleeves/dresses, open backs, separates, etc. - by awesome designers that can't be found anywhere else in Kansas City. If you're looking for a ball gown, I will recommend you don't start here. But if you've spent any time on her website/instagram/window shopping, that should be pretty obvious to you already. Laura made me feel SO comfortable trying on dresses. She offered us champagne or water and never made me feel rushed to start trying things on (or to wrap up the night after I repeat tried on dresses due to indecisiveness). Laura provided her thoughtful opinions, but never tried to convince me that one dress was right for me or not. She asked me questions about my vision for the day, my man, etc., and it was easy to tell with her that she was genuinely interested. I walked out that first day with some info about my favorite dress, but not purchasing anything. My family is from out of town, so I went to Minneapolis to try on dresses with my mother at three different boutiques there. While I had a few nice experiences, none compared to BRIDE. Most were more sales-y or the selection was too traditional for my taste. Ultimately, I came back to BRIDE to try on my favorite Alexandra Grecco dress again. I placed my order that day and had several questions after that Laura always answered quickly by email (providing me with info from the designer, details on a recommended place for alterations, etc). She went above and beyond to make sure I have everything I could possibly need (even sent me links to shoes she thought would look good with my gown when I didn't know where to start there!). While I didn't purchase any accessories from BRIDE, there's a great selection in the shop. The jewelry tempts me even for non-bridal events! I might even be back in for other special occasions. On a side note, while I didn't have a flower girl, it did appear there were also dresses in the shop for this need. My gown arrived on schedule and had few alterations in order to be ready to wear. I had countless compliments on my unique dress, with everyone saying how ME it was. I couldn't have asked for anything better and truly felt like myself - comfortable, pretty, and not like a bride! I really can't recommend BRIDE enough. TLDR: If you are searching for a wedding dress and want unique, stand-out gowns, at really reasonable price points, AND phenomenal, personal customer service.... this is the place to go. read more

I would recommend doing just what Laura at Bride said and going in and reading our email chain. You will find that this shop is totally willing to scam brides. I actually did drop my claim with the Missouri Attorney General's office and the Better Business Bureau, because I did not want to make the focus of my wedding and honeymoon the disappointment and anger I felt over my experience with Bride in KC. I decided instead to focus on all of the joy of my marriage. I was blessed enough to find a used dress from a consignment shop that I totally recommend here in Seattle last-minute, so everything worked out great for my wedding! Bride was awful and could have ruined my wedding experience if I had let them. Thankfully I had a ton of support around me and everything worked out truly beautifully. I would totally recommend avoiding Bride and Sarah Seven dresses. I consistently heard from others they they had major fit problems. read more

Had the BEST experience at BRIDE!! They're customer service is unparalleled in Kansas City. Both Laura's were absolute joys to work with. From the second we walked in for my first appointment, to the third time I came back to buy it, they made me, my friends and family feel right at home. They answered every question with a smile, were super helpful and informative, and made the whole group feel special! Thrilled to have gotten my dress from here! read more

Laura is truly a visionary when it comes to the bridal gowns she carries and the entire experience for bride's looking for their dress. There's no stuffy, salesy vibes here; Laura is just down right genuine and truly cares about your wedding day and your gown shopping experience as a whole. She has such a unique variety of dresses and from the very moment you walk into the shop, it's like you're family. Out of all the gown shops I went to, BRIDE exceeded every single expectation. I can't say enough beautiful things about this gem and I have sent all my recently engaged friends to her shop as well! read more

I think it's appropriate that my first ever Yelp review goes to the girl and shop that deserve it the most. Laura and Bride was the BEST bridal experience! I felt incredibly overwhelmed with dress shopping, but Laura was wonderful at making me feel comfortable, relaxed and beautiful. She paired my dress with the most amazing accessories that I could never have picked out myself. And she was very patient and accommodating with my requests to come back and try on my dress two more times with my mom and by myself. If you're looking for a low key, reasonably priced place with some out of the ordinary gowns, this is your place!!! read more

I found my dress here and I am really excited about it! The owner, Laura, is awesome to work with. She is so helpful and sweet. This shop isn't like other bridal shops in the area. The selection is smaller, but you can tell Laura put a lot of thought into picking each dress. She also has a beautiful selection of jewelry and veils. I highly recommend making an appointment or stopping by on a Wednesday, which is for walk-ins. read more

This was by FAR the best experience I had while searching for a wedding dress. I was starting to think it was going to find "THE" dress, until I walked into BRIDE. Laura greeted us with a smile (and champagne), and made us feel comfortable and welcome. Laura made sure to find out exactly what I was looking for, and she let me choose dresses I wanted to try on as well as ones she picked. She was so patient and I never felt rushed. I would recommend BRIDE to anyone shopping for wedding dresses, you will love it! read more

I don't even know where to start with how awesome Laura and BRIDE are. From the beginning, she got me in the NEXT DAY after I emailed her. Talk about turn around! She's also the only boutique in KC that carries Truvelle (as far as I could find) and a handful of other designers that are perfect for the bride that wants something a little off-the-wall. My one stipulation was that I did NOT want a white dress. This was a haven for that! Though I didn't try on any, I suspect she's got a wonderful selection of white/off white as well. I never once felt pressured to buy and felt so so comfortable throughout the whole process. I shopped around at a few other places and the difference in service and overall experience was crazy. You can tell this is Laura's passion and she is killin' it! I went back alone to retry the gown I couldn't stop thinking about and purchased it after she went back and forth with me on a few others. I also should mention I had to last minute cancel/rebook due to a family emergency and she was so accommodating. She truly cares about her customers and provides a shopping experience that is no less than perfect. 20/10 stars! Thanks so much Laura!! read more