I had the pleasure of working with Chelsea K. for my first ever experience of wedding dress…read moreshopping. it was exciting and overwhelming at times but Chelsea did a wonderful job of listening to me, putting my wants and desires first, and helping me find the perfect dress. I went in with absolutely no idea what I wanted, so she suggested finding the right silhouette and then narrowing down the details I liked and didn't like after that. I chose the 90 min appointment and almost used every minute of it. Chelsea pulled a dress for me that I probably wouldn't have grabbed off the rack otherwise and I just knew it was going to be special when she started taking it off the hanger. When I put it on, the waterworks followed. it was the perfect conglomeration of all the details I had been gravitating toward. Chelsea picked a beautiful veil to complement the dress as well. absolutely wonderful experience!

Oh my gosh- I had the most wonderful experience here! I had gotten a dress somewhere else that I…read morejust knew wasn't right for me. I was really really stressed and overwhelmed. The lead stylist, Chelsea K, was so kind and understanding and empathetic. She helped me find the PERFECT dress for me that I have NO doubts about and can't WAIT to wear. She even helped give me some advice and tips on how to sell the other dress I already purchased. I felt so comfortable, and felt absolutely ZERO pressure. I'm so thankful this place exists and I'm SO excited for my dress to come in!

I knew I didn't want a big wedding and my fiancé felt the same. We opted for a courthouse…read moreelopement. My goal was to find an off the rack dress that didn't require alterations, if at all possible and was reasonably priced. While I didn't want the big wedding, I still wanted to feel like a bride. I was doing some Yelp searches and though there were a couple of bridal shops nearer to my home in the Puyallup area, when I saw Ivoryology I felt like this was going to be the place to go. I called on a Friday morning asking if we could get in that day and they said yes! I knew exactly where the store would be located as I previously went to school at UW Tacoma -it's in the alley way across from the mattress factory. Parking can be tricky. Coren listened to what I wanted and allowed us to pick out whatever dresses we wanted. The first 2 were stunning, but a little tight around the arms/bust as I'm top heavy. Normally anywhere from a size 10-14, Coren pulled a size 16 of a dress she thought would be perfect-and it was!! I said yes to that dress and then Coren helped me pick out a gorgeous veil to complete the look. I waited to post my review so I could show pictures of the final look (no professional hair and makeup, I just did it myself). Not professional pics -we'll do those later. It's true, the camera adds 10 pounds. And I'm not photogenic. But I'm still so pleased and I felt beautiful. Overall, I was and am so happy with my experience at Ivoryology and with my dress and veil. I would recommend to any soon-to-be bride, whether you need a quick elopement dress or a dress for a giant wedding and reception.

I had such a great experience at Ivoryology and truly cannot recommend it enough. After visiting…read moremany bridal shops around the greater Seattle area, this one was by far my favorite! From the moment I walked in, the atmosphere was exactly what I hoped for - spacious, cozy, and so elegant. It felt intimate without being cramped, and I immediately felt comfortable and excited. I went to so many off the rack stores and the dresses at Ivoryology were some of the best! They were in really good condition, had great variety, and I loved their pricing structure! A huge part of what made the experience so special was Michaela. She was incredibly patient, kind, and genuinely invested in helping me find my dress. We tried on so many different styles, she never rushed me or made me feel overwhelmed. Instead, she guided me thoughtfully, listened to what I liked (and didn't like), and helped me narrow things down in a way that felt easy and fun. She also had the dress changing process down to a science! She pampered me while also providing privacy and efficiency. The process with her was so seamless and comfortable. And the best part- I found my perfect dress! Also, they never pressured me or made me feel bad about not liking certain dresses or not finding the one right away (I did not make my decision on my first visit). This was such a memorable and joyful experience. I am so grateful to Michaela and the whole Ivoryology team for making it so special. If you're a bride looking for a positive dress shopping experience and great selection of dresses, this shop is an absolute must-visit!

I loved working with Chelsea! She did my hair for a couple photoshoot, and was so attentive and…read morereally has an eye for detail! I'm used to people who do my hair doing it THEIR way with no willingness to compromise their vision -- Chelsea was the complete opposite! She made sure I loved everything being done, and worked with me to create a hairstyle I felt comfortable and confident in! She wasn't rough at all with my hair, and treated it with gentleness as if it were her own, which I really value in a stylist! We yapped the whole time -- she really cultivated a warm environment and really seemed to prioritize my comfort. And on top of all that, my hair turned out stunning :')

I feel so incredibly lucky that I found Chelsea for my wedding! From our first conversation via…read moreemail I knew I found the right person. I absolutely loved her vibe! She is so communicative, professional, down to earth and sweet! She made the whole process a breeze which I appreciate so much, because wedding planning is no easy task lol. I had a great time chatting with her during my trial and day of. She really cares about her brides and is so committed to making you not only look beautiful but also FEEL BEAUTIFUL! She listens and asks for feedback to make sure you are comfortable & happy with the outcome. I felt like I was getting my makeup done by a longtime friend (that's how awesome of a person she is!) It was important to me that my wedding day makeup felt like me, I didn't want anything too heavy and she delivered! I wish I could've kept my wedding day face for an entire week! Chelsea, you are pure magic, thank you for glamming up mom and I on my big day. Forever grateful for you

I had the honor of joining my niece's dress shopping recently. We couldn't have had a better…read moreexperience anywhere than our time with Chelsea at Vida Bridal & Beauty. Chelsea's experience and knowledge of the unique and beautiful dresses was outstanding. Go see Chelsea- you will enjoy every moment!

Vida Bridal is truly wonderful! They have a great variety of dresses across all price ranges. I had…read moreappointments with Danielle and Chelsea and they both were absolutely amazing. They were so kind and helpful and never made me feel pressured to make a decision about a dress. I did end up purchasing my dress here, and could not be happier! They were very helpful in explaining some of the alterations and gave me recommendations for some local seamstresses. Overall, I'm so grateful that Danelle and Chelsea made my dress shopping so wonderful!!!

Svetlana is one of the most beautiful souls I have ever had the privilege of meeting. From the very…read morefirst phone call to inquire about alterations for my wedding dress, I could already sense that she was so warm, attentive, and genuinely kind. Meeting her in person only confirmed it. She listened carefully to every single one of my needs and accommodated each one with such grace and care. My wedding dress is chiffon, and she created the most gorgeous custom bustle in the back that made it look beautifully layered and flowing. Beyond her extraordinary skill, she made me feel beautiful. She complimented me, lifted my spirits, and even took the time to teach me how to walk without tripping on my train. That kind of thoughtfulness goes so far beyond what any seamstress is required to do. After I picked up my perfectly hemmed, bustled, and altered dress, I had a small panic moment (actually, a major panic moment) when I realized the style looked slightly different than I remembered from when I originally ordered it from Anthropologie. I called Svetlana in a near meltdown, and without hesitation, she invited me to come in that very same day. Within 20 minutes, she had fixed everything flawlessly!! I was in disbelief!! Svetlana is a true miracle worker, and anyone who gets to work with her is incredibly, incredibly lucky. I will be forever grateful that she was a part of my wedding journey!!! I love you, Svetlana!!!!

I came to Svetlana for alterations on a courthouse style bridal dress (wanted her advice on hem…read morelength, considering adding bra cups, adjustments to hip) and Svetlana kindly sent me away, saying I really didn't need the alterations (and explaining the why- eg if I adjusted the hips it would be too tight to sit, recommending a different solution to bra cups that would work better with the dress, etc). Her advice saved me money and helped ensure my dress looks best for the big day, and I'm so grateful! I recommend coming to her if you need guidance on alterations needs! I will bring other clothes back to her bc she has my total trust now!

She ruined my daughter homecoming dress. We walked in to the fitting and before even seeing the…read moredress she said "don't judge it until you try it on". She already knew it was bad. The cuts were jagged. The sewing was worse than I did in high school home economics. If she was unable to do it, I would have preferred to just have her say that. Refused to refund because we "didn't let her have the option to fix the dress". If you can't do it the first time with a week, how can you fix it in 2 days before homecoming? She was incredibly rude to my child when my child was about to cry because her dress was ruined. We then had to rush to find a dress in 2 days.

Contacted Ruthie K's with a last-minute repair on a dress I needed to wear for an out-of-state…read moreevent. They were able to see me same day, fix my dress, and have it back to me before I had to leave for my trip. Repair was done perfectly! I will be using Ruthie K's again!