I had a wonderful experience at Saratina Bridal, it was recommended to me by a friend of mine and I…read moredon't regret it one bit. From the first appointment, they were patient, pulled some great options and helped out all my bridesmaids too. I had been to several bridal boutiques and just didn't find what I liked. They had a great selection and I had 3 of my bridesmaids get their dresses there too. They custom made my straps, ordered the lace from the supplier and called me as soon as it was in to start constructing them. I had a very specific vision and they helped bring it to life. Then came the dress fittings with Julie, she is one of the owners mother and she has the perfect eye to tailor that dress to fit you to a T. She was patient, fast, knowledgeable and so talented. We even brought our grooms suits there to have it tailored by Julie. I've had a wonderful experience there and would recommend it to all brides. It's not a fancy place bu any means but it's not pretentious either. I posted some photos because it was a labour of love from the girls at Saratina. Thank you Sara, Tina, Mandy and most of all Julie, my hubby loved the dress and it fit the France wedding wonderland.

I can see why reviews for this place can be mixed - the biggest problem with this place is that…read morethey're *too* busy (or, at least, lack the number of staff to efficiently help the number of appointments they book). And while I really don't like salespeople hovering over me, I'd still like help when needed (i.e. to have access to a change room when I find something I like). I arrived for my appointment on time, and didn't receive help/wasn't able to try anything on until 45 minutes later. It wasn't that the salesperson was intentionally avoiding me - it was honestly because there were too many people present at the same time, and she couldn't take me on right at my appointment time. But, the saving grace of this store were two things for me: a) their type of selection (you won't have David's Bridal type dresses here - some of the dresses were actually quite nice and unique) and b) their prices. Their off-the-rack dresses were 50% off the ticket price when I visited (mostly around Size 4 to Size 6), which I appreciated. I wanted a very luxe dress but with a not-so-luxe price, and this place actually had a decent collection at a reasonable price point (many under $1000). So, while their selection may be worth checking out, keep in mind that the store is very small and staff is limited, so visit with caution. Also note that the parking lot is super small/tight.

I had an amazing experience at Vogue Sposa. Eunice is one of a kind. She was there every step of…read morethe way to make sure I could have the wedding look of my dreams. You can tell she has many years of experience and training in fashion design...whatever it was that I wanted to achieve, she had a solution (i.e. removable, custom lace cap sleeves!). She made sure my dress was a perfect fit and completed the look with a gorgeous cathedral-length veil. She has impeccable taste and is exceptionally detail-oriented. I went to a myriad of bridal gown stores before coming to Vogue Sposa with no luck finding a dress. At Vogue Sposa, the selection of dresses was so exquisite & unique. I found not one, but two dresses that I absolutely loved!! For future brides looking complete boutique experience, this is it!!

This is where I found THE ONE! My Mom and I came in after we went to Becker's. I was a bit worried…read moreat first at the small selection but found at least 8 dresses I wanted to try on. My Mom had suggested "THE ONE"- which ended up being the last one I tried on. I feel horrible that I can't remember the woman who took care of me since we were together in the fitting room for at least an hour (me being mostly naked). She was awesome and had no problem when I wanted to try "THE ONE" on again even though it was a tie-up bodice. My Mom and I decided to take a break for lunch before making a decision. Because I had started my search for a dress so late in the game (apparently 6 months is boreline rush order status) we had to make a decision that day before heading to Montreal. Luckily my sister lives in Toronto and was able to zip over to help us out. We went back to Vogue Sposa and I tried "THE ONE" on again and my sister & mom were near tears.. thats when I knew. It was somewhat in my budget, fit well despite not being at my ideal wedding weight and my family loved it. I'm so happy and can't wait for the fitting in July!

We walked wanting to ask a few questions and we walked out a couple of minutes later, vowing never…read morecome back. The fiancée and I gave Josy's a try, based on a recommendation from my mother. She used to take a lot of stuff to Josy's a few years back and although she hasn't popped in in the last few years, she suggested we try her for our alteration needs, especially considering the shop is near where we live. Given the service we received, I'm sad to say we won't be patronizing this establishment ever again. The one lady on the floor was on the phone the entire time and although she clearly saw us come in, didn't so much as nod in our direction to acknowledge that we were there. Not a quick "I'll be with you in a minute", nor a smile. Nothing. And it didn't sound like an important business conversation from where we were standing. The lady on the upper level (whom we presume to be Josy) eventually asked if she could help us after a good three or four minute wait. After inquiring about wedding dress alterations, she asked if we had purchased it there and when we replied in the negative she said that they "usually don't do that". She then quickly changed her tune, claiming that her seamstress (who was supposedly on vacation) MIGHT be able to do it "if she had time" after altering dresses purchased there and to call back in a month (!!) when she was back from vacation. Now I'm not sure if this is the standard with most fashion places / seamstresses but I can tell you that Jean's Fashions (right down the road) was more than happy to help us out....they were actually happy to have our business and didn't treat us with contempt or indifference. I'm not sure if both ladies were perhaps just having a bad day or what but that's really beside the point. Isn't the customer king or queen? We're a pretty respectable looking young couple but even if we weren't, I still wouldn't expect such surly service. You had more than a fair chance to get our business but you lost it quite quickly!

If you want special service...this is the place. Josie handles each client as if, Josie was the…read morebride's mother! Don't be fooled by the small storefront, there is a Surprisingly good selection on the second floor bridal area.

Came here during covid to find a ceremony dress as I wasn't totally in love with my initial dress…read morebought (was in a rush and dealing with a family emergency), add on all the drama with covid; I was over it. I already knew the dress I wanted and spoke to Andrea on the phone who was so kind, and told me they'd handle the rush order. When I got there, they were very clean and adhered to all sanitary procedures. It was nice being the only party in there. They had two dresses set aside for me and I was ready to go. Instantly fell in love with the dress I told Andrea about, and bought it that day. They gave me a glass of champagne and for my mom, plus a goodie bag. The seamstress was on site to help, too. They make sure everything is perfect and I felt so good being there. Finally got that moment I was dreaming of. I highly recommend this place to be treated like a queen.

What's not to love about wedding dress shopping in Yorkville? I went here with my sisters and mom…read moretoday to help my sister pick a wedding dress (shout outs to Danielle M.) It was her first appointment, so she wasn't sure what she wanted exactly - but the consultant was so friendly and great at pulling dresses (plus belts and veils) that fit her style. When you first wallk in, you're surrounded by racks of sample dresses. After discussing styles and budget, we were shown dresses by some lovely designers (ie. Amy Michelson, Anne Barge, Nicole Miller, Jenny Yo, Carolina Herrera, Reem Acra Bridal, etc. ) For an hour appointment, you can choose about six dresses. They recommend choosing three dresses of the style you want and three other dress styles to compare. The fitting rooms are private and quite large with plenty of room for about 3-5 people. The environment was very nice and relaxing and my sister felt no pressure to buy or make a decision. They also carry bridesmaids dresses on the third floor of the shop.

I wish more people knew about this place! My stylist, Samantha, was super patient with me- even…read moreafter being a walk-in, last appointment of the day. And we went past the closing time! Super thankful for her. They greet you with comfy crocs at the door, take your measurements and hand you an ipad of their website. This can be viewed ahead of time for their stock. You add all dresses you like to the cart, and they pick it out for you. There are at least two changerooms from what I saw, a basement for larger sizes, and the main floor which has smaller waist sizes. Looking at the options, I could barely tell it was a secondhand store!! All their options are either secondhand or unused sample gowns. They have some gems!

After looking through many shops and dress options, I heard about The Brides' Project through a…read morefriend and decided to check out their website. I loved the idea of a wedding dress having a second grand night, and with all profits going to charity it made it even better! I met with Emily and she was amazing. I had originally selected a few options to try on, but once I started telling her what I liked and didn't like she was able to provide me with options that were more suited to my taste. She ended up bringing a dress that wasn't even on the website yet and I fell in love immediately. It fit me so perfectly that I ended up only needing to get it shortened. Throughout the whole process I kept debating about the dress and put it on hold actually, but in the end I followed my gut and went with the most beautiful dress I tried on ever. Emily was such a rockstar through it all and really listened to me and my vision for the day even when I wasn't sure of what I wanted. She is like a fairy Godmother! I cannot recommend this place enough - one thing to note is that you do need to make an appointment. When I was there the first time, there was even someone from the States who came all the way to this store to find their dream dress (which they did). If you have been thinking of checking this place out, please do!

Rude staff, not much selection. They had almost no plus size clothing and the employee that I spoke…read moreto was rude when I asked for more sizes. If you're larger than a Large, don't bother.

This place was everything I dreamed some similar stores in other cities would be (but weren't)…read more Really big selection - casual and super fancy dresses, coats, pants, corsets, cinchers, seasonal stuff like shorts - including a wide variety of shoes (TUK, Demonia, etc) and bags, decent sized clearance selection, all the goth/alt brands you expect and more. Yes, they are pricey (but in my humble American experience there is quite a mark up on *all* clothes in Canada vs the States - like a cheap tank top at H&M will be $5 more automatically in Canada - the exchange rate right now more than makes up for it) but a lot of the items aren't much - if any - cheaper online. I also just love supporting places like this, since there are so few left, and since a lot of "goth" brands run small I prefer to try a lot of the stuff on in person. The girl working and I had a good chat about the history/future of Lip Service in particular and some other stuff. She was super helpful and friendly which was also a change from a lot of alt shops, where the employees seem to spend their time perfecting that "I'm way too fucking cool to talk to you" vibe that makes me eye roll. I wanted *all* the things but settled on two LS dresses, one of which was shiny PVC and fulfilled all of 15 year old me's dreams. Definitely a spot to check out for a pricier but quality "statement piece" or to comb the shoe and clothing sales racks. I'd also like to add they had a surprising amount of men's clothes and not just band t-shirts and jeans either.

I bought my wedding dress here and couldn't be happier with the dress and the whole experience…read more This store has a lovely selection of vintage dresses from several decades. There are lots with classic shapes and beautiful fabrics and lace. There is much more variety here in styles compared to most other bridal stores. I was looking for a non-strapless dress, A-line shaped, no revealing cut-outs, and some incorporation of a nice lace pattern. This store had several dresses that could have worked, whereas several other top bridal stores in the city had one or none. You are also encouraged here to try on as many dresses as you like and Cher helps you envision the changes that could be made (such as removing extreme ruffles). After I had chosen my dress, I went to a few fittings where Cher made modifications to make the dress fit me perfectly. She created the cap sleeves I wanted, removed a large front ruffle, and kept all the beautiful lace. After the final fitting, the dress was brightened up to white and was perfect. I received many compliments on my dress from wedding guests. Our photographer especially loved the way it moved in the wind. Overall: Beautiful dress. Great experience with Cher. Highly recommend!

Great store Great selection…read more The store is permanently closing so come get your gowns while you can. Last day is December 30th

Awful low-class service. Staff is rude and the store looks like it hasnt been given a proper…read morecleaning since 1990. Prices make no sense considering how low-quality the dresses are - and the designs themselves look dated. Straight out of the 90's. Go here if you want to spend a nonsensical amount of money to look awful.