I'm getting married in Mexico and had noticed many brides were wearing Grace Loves Lace dresses…read more They were stunning. I was thrilled when I realized they had just opened a shop in Minneapolis. Now let's talk about an exceptional experience. I had a long day of dress shopping the day before. I was not looking forward to trying on more dresses, but I was excited to finally try on the dresses I couldn't stop thinking about. When we arrived the shop is so cute I wanted to move in. It was bright, clean and smelled sweet and calm. Our stylist greeted us with champagne with dried tea flowers in it and some water. We then talked about the big day and what I really loved about the dresses I saw online and GLL process. I had no idea that the dresses and made "almost to size" aka you might not need ANY alternations. Also all the dresses (besides silk) can be washed in the washing machine... say what! We were blown away by how beautiful the design of the lace was. It was absolutely stunning. Every dress was beyond comfortable and didn't require a million clips before you could walk out. What I really loved about the whole experience was my stylist Karolina. Girl was a rockstar. She knew exactly what questions to ask, how I was feeling (before I knew how I was feeling) and talked about the dresses like they were people. I loved the detail about the dress's personalities so I knew what to expect and look at after I put it on. I found the most romantic dress that I loved, but ended up going with a different style dress (more formal) dress to fit the venue. BUT if we renew our vows, I'm getting that romantic dress :)

10/10, an unmatched experience. Nikita was outstanding. Pulled my entire vision together. She is…read moreamazing at curating a selection to fit your vibe! Immediately greeted with drink selections as well. Everything was so magical and would suggest this place to any and everyone!

Blushing room did the makeup for my bridal party. Not only we're they the most reasonably priced,…read morebut they did an amazing job and were so easy to work with.

Everything about The Blushing room was welcoming, warming and wonderful. Finding "the dress" is the…read moremost stressful thing about a wedding and she helped me feel much more relaxed and confident to find what I really wanted. Christina is very opened mind and honest. She helped draw out sketches to help me get a better idea of what my dress would look like. She was very quick to response to emails and questions. Although I did not go with The Blushing Room, because of my very tight budget, I HIGHLY recommend going with Christina when designing a wedding dress. The prices are below the average wedding dress cost and the quality of each dress is outstanding. Designing a dress for such a beautiful day makes it even more beautiful and personal and you.

Joy is absolutely the best, hands down. After several weeks of trying desperately to find something…read moreoff-the-rack to wear for my wedding in the Tetons, I finally decided that it was time to look into Joy. My mom and I walked into this gorgeous atelier, and were immediately greeted by an enthusiastic and effervescent Joy, who started asking me questions about what styles I like and what I feel looks best on me. Long or short? Strapless or sleeves? What style waist? I tried on a few of the stock dresses she has on her hangers (she literally customizes every dress to YOU, whether it's a custom style or not), and we started formulating an idea of what my ideal dress would look like. She ripped off sheats of organza and started wrapping them around my body, and suddenly a dress appeared! I had three more fittings with her, and each time I got more and more excited about what was taking shape. She totally supported my vision, guiding me along the way to ensure that I would look exactly how I wanted on my wedding day, and crafted an elegant, completely unique piece that reflected the atmosphere and aesthetic we were aiming for. Her attention to detail is impeccable (she even stitched into the dress my dad's initials, so I could feel like he was a part of things even in his absence). Her energy, her creativity, her ability to make a reality out of your vision is inspiring, and makes her creations stand out even more. Joy made our wedding even more memorable thanks to her dedication to her craft, and I can't thank her enough for it. She's worth every single penny (and, by the way, you'll EASILY spend as much money on a generic dress that needs alterations as you will on a totally customized dress that matches you, your style, your body, your aesthetic perfectly). I'll be back for more!

Joy made my wedding dress and it was THE BEST PART OF MY ENTIRE WEDDING, hands down. I came in with…read moreabout 30 photos of various dresses with different design elements that I liked, hoping to incorporate them into my design. She really listened to what I was saying and helped me through the entire design process, without pushing her personal preferences/opinion/aesthetic. She is SO EASY TO WORK WITH (I felt like we were a team) and really understood the direction I wanted to take the design. I was able to explain my thoughts and ideas for the dress in rough/basic terms (poofy here, flowing there, etc) and she just totally got it... making it EVEN BETTER THAN I HAD IMAGINED it myself. Its such an amazing piece of art, Ive decided to have it framed. And it wasnt just my opinion... even the professionals i had hired for our wedding (photographer, videographer... Best Of Winners in their respective wedding field, who have seen their share of wedding dresses), SAID it was the most amazing, unique dress they have ever seen. They were all asking me who made it and where they can refer their clients to. ITS THAT STUNNING! Joy will take your vision and create a one of a kind dress that no one will forget. She made me feel like a fairy princess and I cant thank her enough for making my dress experience nothing short of magical. She is wonderful to work with and extremely talented. GREAT JOB, JOY!!!

I was dress shopping with my daughter and friends. Kelly assisted us and she was awesome. She first…read moresat down and asked my daughter a bunch of questions. The dresses she pulled were right on target for what my daughter was looking for. I liked that she pulled a couple that were the right vibe but a different style so we would know what we liked and didn't like. I also liked that Kelly chose dresses that were in the price range we desired. She also talked to us the entire time so she got to know more about the wedding and we learned more about her experience. She even helped my daughter put on her wedding shoes while she had the dress on so she could see if she liked the shoes and dress together. We liked that there were only two groups in the place and we had one side to ourselves. We also liked that my daughter got dressed in the spot in front of us and the curtain revealed the design. She didn't have to try and stutter step to the platform so we could see. There were some reserved parking spots in front of the store but also a close ramp for any additional spots needed. The dress we liked was on sale which essentially paid for the tip, tax, and put a few bucks back in our pocket. We had a great experience here and ended up buying the dress from Ivory Bridal.

Pros: Easy parking…read moreLarge warehouse-type space Lots of dress options Helpful attendant, but felt a little awkward that a man was helping the bride dress Cons: The space felt too industrial and not warm and welcoming Not sure if it was the designers they carried, but these dresses were easily 3x as much as some of the other places we visited Felt the dressing "areas" were a bit awkward. They reminded me of being in a hospital the way the curtains are pulled on a track Pro tip: Lots of places in the area vying for business, so worth looking around a bit before settling.

My daughter had the most amazing time with Sia at Xandy's a couple of weeks ago. We had packed the…read moreday with three shops to explore (Wedding Shoppe, A&Be, Xandy's). Living in Western Wisconsin, traveling to Anoka felt like a bit of a stretch but the online and social media reviews help me convince my daughter we had to include Xandy's in her dress shopping day. SO glad we did. Xandy's was the last stop of the day; there had been one dress that had taken the lead at the first stop followed by a incredibly discouraging experience at the second stop ("I have to be honest with you; I don't think we have anything you are looking for"). Arriving at Xandy's last was like a breath of fresh air. SO much peace. So much love. So much happiness. Instead of having our daughter rehash her day, Sia started from square one, listened carefully to our daughter and pulled dress after dress that wrapped our daughter in happiness. The decision wasn't easy but when a very special song randomly played overhead while our daughter was in one of the many incredible gowns, it was the sign she was looking for. Our daughter doesn't easily show emotion but the moment overcame her and, alas, SHE SAID YES TO not just the dress but also an incredibly perfectly matched veil! SIA- you will never be forgotten! We look forward to several months from now at dress + veil pick up!!

My road to saying yes to the dress was long! I got to a point where I wasn't sure if any dress…read morewould be the right one! I realized that the experience made really helps you pick a dress! Emiley really made me feel like a bride as soon as I put THE dress on! Maybe with the experience of seeing brides say yes to the dress, it felt like she knew that was my dress before I knew it! I loved the fact I didn't feel pressured to get a dress and that it was for the positive experience! 100/10 would recommend going here and bringing someone with you!

I used to pass the Sienna Cole Bridal storefront often when I worked in the area. I always loved to…read moresee what designs Lisa had. They were always beautiful and unique. Then, one of my friends got her wedding dress from Sienna Cole Bridal. Her dress was amazing, and I got to hear about the process of her putting it together with Lisa. Here's where my story starts, when my now-husband and I started talking about getting married, I told this friend. She said that I had to go try on dresses at bridal shops. I didn't want to because it seemed overwhelming. I just wanted to buy something online. My friend was persuasive and asked me to at least go to Sienna Cole Bridal even if for the fun of it. So, I made an appointment. My friend was going to come but was unable to. The first visit was just me. Lisa immediately made me feel relaxed. She didn't put any pressure on me to find a dress. She let me look around at my leisure. I tried on a few dresses (some that I liked and some just for fun). I tried on the dress that would eventually become my wedding dress, and I loved it. I immediately felt so beautiful. The dress was one that I didn't expect to be my style, but after putting it on, it was totally me. After I left, I couldn't stop thinking about this dress. I was so worried that someone was going to buy it before I could. I wasn't engaged, yet, but I had to have this dress as my wedding dress. The next day, I was perusing David's Bridal online for shoes, and I found the perfect shoes to match this dress that I hadn't even bought. I may be crazy, but I bought the shoes. Then, I knew I had to go back and buy the dress. I immediately set up an appointment to go back to Sienna Cole Bridal as soon as I could. I got my mom and sisters to come with me. I tried it on for them (with the new shoes that were perfect for the dress), but I already knew that I was going to buy this dress. Lisa helped make a whole ensemble for me at a totally reasonable price - and she was never, ever pushy. We looked through jackets and belts and decided on one of each for my "ceremony look." Then, Lisa added spaghetti straps to the dress so that I could take off the jacket for the reception, which was the best idea. I was able to enjoy myself while dancing. I stayed cool and felt confident in my dress. Lisa, thank you so much for all you did for me and my beautiful dress. You are an artist. Your commitment to quality is so admirable. And thank you for your wonderful customer service. The whole process from my first visit to picking up the dress was so fun and painless. Thank you so much.

My daughter and I went to multiple stores looking for a dress. We had such a wonderful, fun…read moreexperience at Sienna Cole Bridal! She has so many dress styles, we tried on a LOT of them. Each dress was adjusted and clamped to fit the body so we could get the real picture of what they all looked like when she tried them on. Such personal attention made it so fun! And there was no pressure to choose or choose quickly.. Alterations are done right there too and they even keep the dress for you until you are ready to wear it. We chose the dress that made my daughter dance around each time she tried it on. She will be beautiful for her wedding! Can't wait!!!

I am excited to bring in brand new dresses because they were so wonderful to talk to on the phone!read more

Went looking for my wedding dress. The two women working were the absolute nicest and down to earth…read morepeople I've dealt with. My sister was with me and has two children who tagged along and as we were trying on dresses the ladies sat with the kids and held the youngest so my sister could help me. They sat with us and gave their input and made the experience so smooth and easy. Made me feel so comfortable and helped choose accessories too. The best experience I could've asked for and we found the best dress at such a great price! They even stayed past close with us to make sure everything was perfect!

my daughter bought her wedd dress in Georgia, but needed the dress hemmed and shoulders tightened…read more My dress for the wedding needed to be hemmed. Went to Christy's Bridal and she did a beautiful job of altering both gowns for less than half of what my dress alterations would cost for me to have mine done at the store I bought my dress at! I will be going back for all my alteration needs! - Nancy P.

High quality alterations, friendly service, and an informal…read more lección de español! I needed my bridesmaid dress hemmed for my sister's wedding. I am new in town, I was introduced to Christy's because my daughter wandered in there one afternoon during a cultural festival at Indigenous Roots. I am so glad she did. Christy's staff was wonderful to work with and were able to dobladillo mi vestido quickly.