Both my sister and I purchased our wedding dresses from Bella Bridal Boutique and we absolutely…read moreloved the dresses. This boutique has a great selection of styles and designers at this store, a very generous and comfortable fitting / viewing area in the back, and reasonable prices. The staff is helpful and good at making recommendations for your body type, although very particular about certain things (e.g., no shoes allowed, no men in the viewing area). Other positives were that they shipped the dress to me since I live out of state, and that they were able to get it to me within 3 months of purchase for a reasonable rush fee. They also stayed open late to allow me to make a final decision on the dress and for the processing of the paperwork / payment. On that note...the paperwork. This is one of the reasons I'm giving 4 stars instead of 5. The contract they make you sign is a little crazy. You have to initial individual clauses that clear the boutique of any responsibility should the dress show up late, with a different length than expected, and a number of other nuances that you would expect a seller to be responsible for. They will not sell you the dress without your signature on every single line, and when I protested about the terms, they told me that it was in the boutique's best interest to ensure I was happy with my final purchase. So, they gave me verbal assurances that everything would be great, even though I was being forced to sign a document that cleared them of the liability for some potentially big issues. In the end, I was exhausted and wanted to just get everything over with, so I signed it. Thankfully, their verbal assurances rang true, and the dress showed up earlier than expected, without defects, and in great shape. It looked beautiful at the wedding! The only other complaint I have is that I felt very pressured to go with a larger size than I needed. My seamstress ended up having to take my dress in 3 SIZES, which was very expensive and time-consuming. In hindsight, I wish I hadn't given in to the pressure and ordered the size I thought was best. I get that boutiques want you to play it safe since it's easier to take a dress in than out, but 3 sizes off was a little frustrating.

The gal that helped me with my dress was amazing, she's the only reason this is two stars instead…read moreof ones. However, the manager Susana, absolutely awful customer service and does not care about making a customer happy. Bella bridal charged my card TWICE for an item I only ordered one of. After months of phone calls, fighting with the store and also talking with my bank, the issue was never resolved. This is not something a bride should have to deal with right in the last moments before her wedding. I finally gave up because I was getting absolutely no where. Absolutely disgusted with the way things were handled by this women and I am making sure to spread awareness of this issue to other brides so they do not shop with this company.

Raffiné has the most elegant wedding dresses. Every dress looked like it was made for my daughter,…read moreand the staff was very efficient and professional. I would recommend this bridal shop to all brides looking for a wonderful experience.

I made an appointment and had undivided attention! Just what I needed after trekking to three…read moredifferent stores - thank you!

Carole is an amazing seamstress! Her eye for detail and workmanship is uncanny. I highly recommend…read moreher. A true artist. There's a reason famous companies want her to work for them. She's excellent.

My mother had the worst experience with Carole. She needed her Mother of the Bride dress altered…read more Carole completely screwed up my mother's dress, the bra cups were at the neckline and the hem was uneven. She was not accountable for her screw up and said the dress looked great. The wedding is 2 weeks away and my mom had to beg another tailor to help her in the midst of their busy season since she can't order a new one in such a short period of time. I would not trust Carole with tailoring. Go somewhere else. So disappointed. This is the only vendor during our wedding experience that was a complete disaster.

My daughter wanted to be the third generation to wear the ivory satin wedding dress that her…read moregrandmother and mother said their "yes" in. So Evermore seemed the perfect choice because they specialized in vintage gowns, and I did not want it to be dry cleaned. The dress was in good condition but yellowed, (see before photos) and the store manager assured us that Evermore would be able to restore it to its original color. Sadly, Evermore was not able to do this and damaged the vintage fabric in the process. This was partly due to the work not being started in the timeframe promised (almost two weeks later than agreed upon) which resulted in rushed service and the gown being pressed while still wet with cleaning fluid. The once ivory dress now looked bleached white with ivory splotches and was dull instead of having a satin sheen. (See photo) The manager recommended the dress be processed a second time and then asked for another week after that. Without my permission, the dress was sent out and dry cleaned! The general manager said he thought the dress had grease stains and that he did not know the history of the dress. He could have known had he asked. The dress had been fully examined before any treatment, and there were no grease stains on the dress. The dress came back still splotchy and had been pressed on the right side of the fabric causing heat damage. (See photo) The store manager shook her head and said, "The best I can do is 50% off. I requested the full amount and was given that. Aside from not being able to restore the dress to its original color, the gown was irreparably damaged because of the way it was pressed. I expected that a company that specializes in vintage gowns would train their staff to not press a wet garment and press on the underside of the fabric. I know there are no guarantees in life and mistakes happen. What matters to me as a customer is the response when there is a mistake. I spoke with both the store manager and general manager, and neither would acknowledge that the gown was treated poorly. The general manager said, "What do you expect me to do? Clean the dress again? I have lost so much time and money already." I absolutely did not want the dress done as Evermore had not demonstrated its staff were capable of caring for an heirloom dress. I felt I was treated in a disrespectful way and was shown no empathy for such disappointing results. When I first brought in the dress, I was asked for its value. I said, "priceless." I was encouraged to write that on the form. Now the gown is no longer lovely or the heirloom we hoped to pass onto the next generation. We have less than three months to find a dress. What was supposed to be a joyful part of planning a wedding has been so heart breaking.

I was very impressed with how easy it was have a bridesmaids dress altered at Evermore! I called…read moreand made an appointment, and was able to fit easily within my schedule the next day. During the alteration fitting, the staff expertly pinned my dress and made sure I was happy with their plan. While alterations always seem to be on the more expensive side, Evermore was in line (if not a little less expensive) than other places I've visited to have bridesmaids dresses altered. For the ease, price, and professional staff, I would definitely use Evermore again!

I was referred to JenMar Creations through the Bridal Aisle in Osseo, Minnesota, as they were…read morelisted as a provider offering alterations. My primary request was to have pockets added to my dress, which fitted perfectly. I contacted Mary and scheduled a meeting with her in Park Rapids, Minnesota. She was able to explain her process for creating the pockets and provided an estimated timeframe for completion. When I picked up my dress, I was impressed with the craftsmanship; the pockets looked seamless and appeared as if they had always been part of the dress. Her work is exceptional, and she demonstrates great skill. Additionally, she kindly loaned me her cape for the wedding, which complemented our outdoor New Year's Eve ceremony beautifully, providing both aesthetic charm and warmth. I am very grateful for Mary's expertise and assistance. I also appreciate how affordable the alterations were. I highly recommend JenMar Creations.

I was lucky enough to have seen a recommendation for JenMar Creations on the knot website, and I am…read moreso glad I did. My wedding dress is a simple, off the rack, style from Davids Bridal and it needed some work. Jenny and Mary met with my Dad and I in their studio this past Saturday and we so accomodating, sweet, and had excellent recommendations. Not to mention - they are taking my dress which, as many are, is desiged for a woman no taller than 5'4" and making it long enough for my lanky 5'9" + heels! MAGIC, I tell you! I cannot wait for my follow up fitting in June.

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!!!

Genevieve was very responsive when emailing her about consigning my dress. I was able to send her…read morephotos and details on my dress and she was able to make an appointment for me that same day to bring it in. The consignment process was clearly explained and she went over everything in detail leaving me feeling confident in my decision to select her shop to consign my dress. While at the shop I noted many beautiful wedding gowns, bridesmaids dresses, prom dresses, and mother of the bride dresses. There were also shoes and accessories available. I love that Arabella is all about sustainability and giving beautiful items a second life in the spotlight! The prices and very affordable and the service is top notch. The shop is appointment only and is worth the drive!

We've visited Arabella Bridal a few times in the last two years for prom, bridesmaids and mother of…read morethe bride dresses. May,2025, we went looking for bridesmaids dresses but didn't find any that were forest green. ‍ (No pressure to buy something that wouldn't work.) But we did find a Mother of the Groom Dress!!! Huge win!!! Today, my two daughters, a friend and I went to look for prom dresses. My daughter tried on six dresses. Her friend tried on two. Both girls bought a dress. My daughter also got earrings and a purse that matched her dress perfectly. Both girls were extremely happy with their dresses. Both girls were excited about the dress their friend found. And I was happy to pay $50 for a prom dress! We "may have" overstayed our appointment. Genavieve told us her next appointment was arriving soon and they arrived while the girls were still looking at jewelry. No pressure to leave. We paid and left, extremely happy. What a great day! Laughter, encouragement, beauty, thoughtfulness. Thank you, Genavieve, for such a great experience! We'll be back when the wedding bells are ringing!

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!