I cannot recommend Celeste enough for wedding dress alterations. From the very first fitting, she…read morewas incredibly kind, professional, and an expert in her craft. Wedding dresses can be delicate and complex; she immediately understood exactly how to tailor my dress so it would give that custom fit glow. My alterations were extensive and totaled close to $2,000 and every single detail was done with such care and precision. She carefully pinned and explained each adjustment during my fittings so I always understood what she was doing and why. When I put the dress on at my final fitting, it truly felt like it had been custom made just for me. The fit was absolutely flawless, and she created a beautiful 5-piece bustle that blended seamlessly with the design of the dress and was easy to manage. Celeste made the entire experience feel calm and enjoyable during what can be a very busy and stressful time while planning a wedding. Every appointment felt organized. She was always patient and reassuring throughout the entire process. Knowing that my dress fits perfectly for my wedding day (next week) is such a wonderful feeling. If you're a bride looking for someone you can completely trust with your wedding dress, I would ABSOLUTELY recommend her. Will return to this review to share picture updates of my dress after the big day

It's for experiences like the one that I had with Love Couture Bridal that I REALLY REALLY wish…read morethere was an option to add more than 5 stars!!! After the bridal store I had originally purchased my wedding dress from told me they "lost" my dress 5 days before my wedding - I was in a state of absolute shock!! From that bridal store, I went to straight to Google and searched for 'bridal store near me', and started going through the reviews and pictures! I was immediately blown away by the pictures of dresses I saw at Love Couture Bridal, so I immediately gave them a call, briefly explained my situation and asked them if they took walk-ins - and they told me to head on over!! Fast forward - I literally cannot BEGIN to tell you how I went from feeling overwhelmed and panicked, to completely calm and at ease!!! And that was ALL thanks to the AMAZING team at Love Couture Bridal; especially Lauren!!! From the minute I walked in, Lauren sat me down and explained what my options were given that my wedding was 5 DAYS AWAY!!! Yes... 5 days !! I described what I was hoping for in terms of styles, gave her my size and within 15 minutes she had at least 10 dresses pulled and ready for me to try on. Did I need to try on all 10? No - literally after trying on the second dress both my mum and I were in tears because it was evident that that was THE dress for me!!! After choosing the dress (or perhaps it was the dress choosing me), I was taken to another fitting room where Celeste (one of their AMAZING seamstresses), worked with my mother and I to go through what was needed in terms of the fitting. The level of attention to detail, and the kindness that was shown by Lauren and Celeste was absolutely AMAZING!!! My mother and I had a difference of opinion on how low the cut should be with my dress - and Celeste listened to us both and found an amazing middle ground!! After paying for the dress I was told to come back two days later for the final fitting - and I literally could not have been more in awe!!! Everything about Love Couture Bridal will forever remain close to my heart! Their beautiful selection of wedding dresses, their impeccable service, exceptional staff and willingness to help problem solve with such a tight turnaround!!! Obviously, I hope no other bride-to-be finds herself in the situation I was in!! But my experience just goes to show that this is truly a blessing of a bridal shop!!! 10/10 will recommend to each and everyone I know that's getting married

I happened along the Tailored Man through a simple google search about 8 weeks before my recent…read morewedding. I was seeking a custom tuxedo to match the wedding experience my wife and I were planning, and I've only rented tuxedos before. I met Brett at the shop and immediately felt like I was being taken care of through his insightful questions, great candor, honest guidance, and exemplary expertise. Honestly, I came in a bit green to the experience and Brett really took the time to educate me without any impatience, sharing his depth of knowledge to guide me toward the finest dress clothes I've ever owned in my time. I ended up with two custom tuxedo outfits at a competitive price, an outfit change before my dinner reception that had my friends questioning who I was and how I managed to look so sharp. I received countless compliments and kind words from many for how I showed up, and how polished I looked. We had a few small challenges that ran to the wire, as it can happen. It was how Brett resolved them and the certainty by which he delivered on my needs which was truly exemplary. He made sure everything fit and worked perfectly, personally dropped my clothes off at my house, and had one set shipped to me the day before the wedding. He came through, and made it easy for me to trust that he would. I'll be a customer of the Tailored Man for a long time, and alas I won't be able to revert back to a standard look easily now that I've been spoiled by this quality and experience. I'm happy to have a tailor now, and want to thank Brett always for helping me show up at my best, on my best day.

I've tried made-to-measure programs all over the country--from California to New York--and I can…read morehonestly say this is the best made-to-measure suit I've ever had made. What sets this experience apart is that you're not working with someone who is simply selling suits. You're working with someone who genuinely understands classic menswear, tailoring, and proportion, and who has an excellent tailor on the premises. That combination is incredibly rare. In my experience, many made-to-measure programs are primarily sales-driven. The person taking your measurements may be very personable, but often doesn't have a deep understanding of garment construction, fit, or how to modify a pattern to achieve a specific look. This experience was completely different. Every detail was discussed thoughtfully, and there was never any hesitation when I wanted to customize the pattern. Whether it was the lapel shape, shoulder expression, button stance, sleeve pitch, trouser cut, or other details, every request was taken seriously and executed exactly as I envisioned. I'm probably one of the pickiest clients anyone could have when it comes to tailoring. I have extremely high expectations for fit, and I've even had made-to-measure programs tell me they couldn't produce the result I was looking for because my standards were beyond what they felt comfortable promising. This time, the suit arrived exactly as I wanted it. Remarkably, I didn't need a single alteration. That has never happened to me before. Even if price weren't part of the equation, I would still consider this the best suit I've had made through any made-to-measure program. The level of craftsmanship, attention to detail, willingness to customize, and overall knowledge of menswear is exceptional. If you're looking for someone who truly cares about making the best possible garment--not just making a sale--I recommend him without hesitation. I'll absolutely be back for future commissions.

Needed a last minute tux rental and this seems like the spot to go!…read more The person assisting with the fittings was knowledgeable with lengths, knew their inventory, patient, and were so helpful with everything to make sure we got a suit we liked and that fit well. They were so nice too because we walked in around 7:40pm and they close at 8pm, but it was amazing full service. There were also two other men there already getting fitted, so it was so efficient. The tux rental was about $285. Would highly recommend coming here for a tux/suit if you have an event and need something last minute!

Easy experience renting a tux for ~$200!…read more This place has been around 80 years and is extremely efficient. You can be sized and put in your tux rental order in under 20 minutes. If you don't know your measurements, they will do it there for free if you rent through them or $20 if you need measurements and no rental. Returns are next business day, but if it's on a weekend then you can by Monday.

One of the most interesting and fashionable boutiques I've been to in a long time! I'm a fan and a…read moreregular. Unique pieces straight off the runway that you can also wear to Costco...if you're fashionable!

I love this place! I was introduced to Ricki and her crew six years ago and I have bought so many…read morewonderful pieces over the years. Ricki is the fairy godmother of the fashion world. You can walk in literally any size or shape and she will have something that works for your body type. She throws fabulous events which attract amazing women from all corners of DC. Her daughter Katie is also a fantastic recent addition to the staff. Both women are adept at creating a welcoming space for exploring fashion.

Always a hit!!!! I've shopped at Ida's for more than 20 years and have enjoyed the warm and…read moreexcellent service and stunning clothes. If I need something special, Ida's is my go to place!!

I'm retired and don't shop often but when I needed something special for an important occasion I…read moreknew exactly where to go. I've been a long time customer of Ida's Idea though this was my first visit to her beautiful current location. The space is pristine and welcoming. Ida greeted me warmly, listened to what I was looking for and provided me a top-notch shopping experience. Thanks to a generous 30% discount, I left with beautiful dresses that will serve me well for this occasion and more to come. Thank you Ida! As we said, "I don't have to get ready--now I am ready."

I truly cannot say enough wonderful things about working with Kathy Lam. She altered my wedding…read moredress and somehow made it feel like a completely custom gown made just for me. The fit was absolutely perfect -- flattering, comfortable, and seamless in every way. She listened so carefully to what I wanted and executed it flawlessly. If you are looking for someone talented, meticulous, and genuinely invested in your happiness, she is the one.

Mrs Lam made me beautiful for my wedding! Mrs Lam has meticulous attention to detail, and vision…read morefor what would look and be best. For example, she noticed that my bustle would look much much better if it came in from both sides (to form a little bow like area). Mrs Lam also moved the location of the bustles higher so that the length of the dress could sit lower when bustled, and could remain long without needing to be shortened; she later added two little bows to make the bustle easier to pull back and hide. In the front, Mrs Lam made the length perfect, so that it remained long, but I could move around freely. Every time someone saw me in the dress they would say, "WOW!" I felt in very good hands with Mrs Lam and that she contributed greatly to making my wedding experience aesthetically pleasing and physically comfortable. I recommend Mrs Lam unreservedly and am so grateful for her beautiful work!

I can't post photos of the dress until after the wedding, but we had a fabulous experience @ Grace…read moreLoves Lace. Service: It was a rainy day, and we were running behind on our appointment. Thankfully, Grace Loves Lace was able to accommodate us. Upon arrival, we were greeted and led to a comfortable sitting area with champagne flutes waiting for us. Our bride-to-be was handed an iPad and browsed the dresses available, selecting 6 to try during our hour-long appointment. Value: Each dress is designed with comfort in mind. Before the fitting, the bride's measurements are taken, and she is given a fitted slip to wear under each dress. Every dress is pretty much ready to wear. No clips or tailoring is needed to create the perfect fit. Each dress easily slips over your head. There are no underwires, boning, zippers, or corsets in these dresses which make them easy to transport to your destination wedding. Overall: A memorable experience. Beautiful showroom. Perfect playlist. Plan to arrive early on weekends parking is hard to find. Four guest limit. (excluding the bride)

Stopped in here to look for a dress for my wedding, but didn't end up finding anything I liked…read more These dresses are definitely unique and one of a kind and you won't really see really huge puffy ones here so if that's what you're looking for then this is a great spot for you. My stylist was super friendly and really was getting an idea for what I liked and the dress shop is super clean and inviting. I like how they have the doors locked And you can only come in by appointment. Definitely made you feel safe. I also love how they don't charge you for an appointment.

I am currently looking for my wedding dress and have had a wonderful experience working with Anna's…read moreBridal. I love a specific designer so I called the shop, seeing that they carry her. I spoke with the manager AJ for a bit, and she explained which of my preferred styles they carry and offered similar styles. She allowed me to walk into the store, look at the dresses, understand their pricing and inventory. She even allowed me to try on a dress that I was captivated by! Everyone at the shop was warm and friendly and happy to help. I am looking to return as I move forward with my wedding dress "journey"!

Watch out of this business as soon as you pay Anna she will change her attitude…read more. Anna and tracy has cause my fiancé distress and pain that I don't even know where to begin. . Would definitely not recommend any bride to shop here. She's lied to my fiancé over and over again.She didn't just overcharge her but treated her like shit. She walked away from her ignored her, shit talked in front of her to her workers and threatened her. Tracy the one working in Alexandria embarrassed her in front of a bride. Anna overcharged her for alterations and didn't even deliver what was on the receipt. They scammed her and treated her like garbage. Don't let your bride shop here. In the end my bride can't even wear the dress.