I'm late with this review, but I had to brag about the experience at Pantora bridal in Brooklyn. My…read moresisters and I traveled to Ny to find the perfect wedding dress after going to boutiques such as even Kleinfeld this was hands-down the best experience we had. We were greeted with warm, friendly smiles, and the store is absolutely stunning. The bling captured my eye at first sight, which is exactly what we were looking for. Corey and Shira are masters of their craft. My sister purchased the first dress she put on. It was exactly what she was looking for! They were very attentive we basically had the entire store to ourselves, the drink menu was an extra special added touch. I would highly recommend this bridal store, support this black owned business. Very professional, courteous, and clean, I couldn't say more. It definitely exceeded my expectations. They also recommended a great restaurant within the area that we also absolutely loved. Shirah and Corey thank you so much for making our bridal experience absolutely perfect can't wait to see you in a few months to pick up the dress.

It was around this time last year when I was dealing with Pantora Bridal. With everything going on…read morewith my wedding, I didn't have a chance to write a review, but since I still remember this horror story like it was yesterday, and how poorly they treated me I need to share my experience for any current or future brides considering them. I had ten bridesmaids who each spent over $300 on dresses, and my experience with this company was nothing short of a disaster. If they had a BBB account, I would have filed a complaint there as well because their business practices are completely unethical. For context, I traveled from North Carolina to New York to attend one of their showcase events because I wanted to see the dresses in person before making a final decision. After carefully selecting three colors: pearl, rose gold, and hot chocolate. I had my bridesmaids place their orders in November 2024, confident that we were getting exactly what I saw in person. However, when the dresses arrived, the hot chocolate dresses were a completely different shade than what we originally saw in the store. After all the time, money, and planning that went into this, the last thing I expected was such a major discrepancy. I reached out to Pantora Bridal to address the issue, hoping for a resolution. Instead, I was met with dismissive and unhelpful customer service. They offered no solutions and no discounts, even after having to be open to changing my entire wedding colors for their dresses. However, they did allow us to return the dresses, but by refusing to assist in finding an alternative solution, they left me with only a month to find new dresses for my bridesmaids. Since they refused to help over the phone, I had no choice but to fly back to New York to speak to someone in person. Even then, it was another frustrating experience where I had to suggest possible solutions myself while they remained uncooperative. The only option they offered was for me to change my wedding colors and choose from whatever display dresses they had in inventory, without offering any discount for these used dresses. After returning home, I waited for a promised follow-up call from the manager, Kadine, which never came. So my fiancé and I followed up again. When we finally got her on the phone, she claimed there was a "dye lot issue" and insisted that this was clearly stated in a clause on their website. However, when we checked, there was no such clause. We immediately took screenshots of their website while on the call and emailed them proof that nothing about a "dye lot issue" was listed anywhere. Kadine put us on hold for 15 minutes, and when she returned, she blatantly lied, and magically provided a screenshot of the website now showing the clause. They had obviously added the clause while we were on hold. The font, wording, and formatting were completely different from their other policies, making it clear that they had just inserted it to cover themselves. To make matters worse, Kadine refused to let us speak to anyone above her, and when we attempted to reach out to the owner of the company via Instagram, we never received a response. In the end, we had to scramble to find a new vendor at the last minute to replace ten bridesmaid dresses, a stressful and expensive process. I never got to have the exact color scheme I originally envisioned, all because of their dishonesty, unprofessionalism, and lack of accountability. Brides, if you are considering Pantora Bridal, think twice. They do not care about customer satisfaction, they do not take responsibility for their mistakes, and their customer service is terrible. I would never recommend them to anyone. Save yourself the stress and disappointment! I ended up going with Tatiana's Bridal Boutique, and they were beyond amazing! They heard my horror story and immediately jumped into savior mode, not only providing expedited shipping, but also garment bags and custom jewelry for my bridesmaids. They even sent me a special garment bag in the mail.

If I could give zero stars I would... I had a really…read moredisappointing experience with this bridal boutique. We were required to order bridesmaid dresses 8 months in advance, which already felt unusual. After ordering, I found out I'm pregnant and the wedding will be when I'm about 5 months along, so I called the store to ask if I could simply change the size since the dress hasn't even arrived yet. The dress is from a designer whose website shows 8-9 week shipping for special orders yet the store insisted the process takes 8 months. At first I was told the bride requested the dresses early, which wasn't true. Later they changed the explanation and said their shipping takes longer than the designer's... even though that is who they place their orders through so makes absolutely no sense. After speaking with the bride, she was also told that we had to order before December because of upcoming tariffs that would supposedly increase the price. However, the dress is currently the exact same price to order today, which makes that explanation confusing as well. The bride also mentioned to the consultant during ordering that some bridesmaids could potentially be pregnant, but later I was told that if the bride had specifically said that someone is trying to get pregnant, they would have advised ordering a larger size. Apparently the wording needed to be extremely specific in order to receive that guidance. Despite the dress not even being in my possession yet or theirs, I was told I would have to purchase an entirely new dress and could not change the size or receive any credit. I understand bridal items can be final sale, but the inconsistent explanations and lack of flexibility were really disappointing especially given the circumstances. I wish there had been more honesty and willingness to help. I would absolutely never give these people my business and if you're thinking about it BEWARE. They will rip you off and try to manipulate you with zero remorse. Might I add the wedding is still 5 months away

From the moment I walked into this bridal boutique, I felt truly special. The entire team provided…read moreoutstanding service, genuine kindness, and a level of patience that is honestly unmatched. They created the most beautiful, welcoming experience exactly how a bride should feel when searching for her wedding dress. Saying yes to my dress was everything I dreamed it would be and more. They listened, supported me, and never once made me feel rushed or pressured. Even throughout the alterations process, their patience and attention to detail were incredible. They made sure every single detail was perfect and that I felt completely confident and comfortable. I had the best bridal experience a girl could ever ask for, and I am so beyond grateful. Thank you for making such a special moment in my life feel magical from beginning to end.

Buyer beware, If looking for formal wear stay clear of Bossina Couture on New Dorp Lane. Horrible…read morebusiness ethics. After spending $800.00 on a gown for my sons wedding, the wrong size gown was ordered by the owner. She refused to give me a refund. I had to take another gown in its place. She refused to continue business with me. I went to a seamstress who informed me that the gown was not cut right and couldn't be fixed. I called Bossina Couture and literally begged her to correct her error, she refused. My husband went to the store and offered to pay more for another gown, the owner dismissed him and told him to leave. I paid cash for this gown!!!! This is incredibly frustrating, especially considering the high price of the gown. I expected better customer service and at least the ability to exchange or return an item that was clearly not as ordered. I would not recommend this store to anyone based on my experience. Zero rating given

My wife and daughter recently shopped at Bossina Couture for gowns for an upcoming family wedding…read moreand the results were astonishing. Their gowns were acquired timely for the required fittings; and the gowns looked absolutely beautiful on my wife and daughter. I highly recommend shopping for gowns at Bossina Couture, located at 299A New Dorp Lane, Staten Island, NY 10306. Their phone number is (718) 682-1596.

My name is Joanne I was there yesterday and I had a great experience.There is a women that helped…read moreme . She was absolutely amazing. Her name is Antigona, She took her time and In A few minutes, she already new what was good for me . She pulled the best dresses for my shape. There isn't many places left like this. Effie's is the best and still going strong. Thank you to the Effie's family as well.

Nice selection of dresses. Salesgirl was sweet and very…read morehelpful. Management and Rules unreasonable. I will not be returning.

Do yourself a favor: if you're planning a wedding in the New York area, hire Slick Little Bride! We…read moreengaged Anadina and Klaudia for day-of coordination for our wedding at Greenpoint Loft and I am sooooo glad we did. During the planning process, they made sure we had a proper timeline in place and brought up many important details that I wouldn't have thought of myself. Klaudia is an excellent event manager who made sure everything went so smoothly on our wedding day, while also checking in with me regularly to make sure I didn't need anything, which I really appreciated. The team worked seamlessly our caterer and other vendors so that we could just enjoy the day. We honestly could not have asked for a better wedding. Thank you Anadina, Klaudia, and Venus!

My deepest want was to be able to be present and actually have fun at my wedding, and that dream…read morewas made a reality by Anadina Saladino singlehandedly. My husband and I decided to have our wedding at the Greenpoint Loft, a beautiful space -- but a raw space. You're on your own for every single detail. As someone who's strength is NOT in event planning, it was a logistics nightmare for me and I felt in over my head. The weight of putting this wedding together hung over us heavily, just to -- yes -- get rescheduled to 2021 and begin the process all over again. Enter: Anadina. We were no longer "on our own." After interviewing multiple day-of planners, my heart knew she was the one. She listened to me, she HEARD ME, when I told her that I didn't want this wedding to take over my life and that I wanted to actually enjoy it, to keep the details to a minimum, to keep everything in perspective. While I would put all my money on Anadina's ability to handle a wedding with a grander vision, she respected that it was not what I wanted and validated MY vision and SAW TO IT that we stayed true to it throughout. She gave me the confidence I needed -- that minimal could still be beautiful. So not only did I have fun on my wedding day, I also enjoyed the process because of Anadina. I knew that I wasn't missing anything with her leadership. And if I was -- she swooped in with HER OWN NETWORK, negotiating for us!! before I even had a chance to stress over it. The most epic example of this was when my husband and I started to lose faith in our original caterer literally one month before the big day. Anadina emailed a caterer she had worked with and, because of her amazing reputation, he answered her within minutes and BOOM -- we had a contract the next day and basically got a second wedding planner in our caterer, giving us even less details to fret over. Anadina was also a hit with the guests. I'm unsure if I had even said it out loud that I thought the lighting was too bright during dinner. Lo and behold -- we see Anadina up on a ladder, dimming those bad boys. Anadina very well may double as a mind reader? She also ensured that only approved guests could come into the bridal suite to see me before I walked down the aisle in the classiest way (people have no boundaries, but Anadina made sure that mine were respected). My friends and family were so impressed at her dedication, expertise and grace. I cannot forget to mention that Anadina told us she was a day of coordinator... make no mistake; she is a FULL BLOWN WEDDING PLANNER. She did not draw lines with us -- she held herself accountable to give us the wedding of our dreams, no matter what that meant. Long calls at late hours, taking responsibility for literally ALL OUR VENDORS!!, and keeping it all in lock step without taking us out of the moment even once. Many people want to do what Anadina does but she was truly BORN for the wedding industry. You can't teach that kind of talent. It is her calling, and anyone who gets to work with her gets touched by pure magic. She took care of me, and I found myself mourning the loss of her involvement in my life as the wedding started winding down. We could not have done any of it without her and I will miss working with her. She will forever be a part of our story and I'm eternally grateful for that!!!

What could I say ?? Besides meeting the man of your dreams, finding the perfect wedding dress is…read morethe second hardest thing. Well, that is until you go to CT Bridal! Nelly, the designer is just so talented!! Her expertise and eye for detail is unmatched. Every single dress in her store makes you feel like a princess. The moment I tried my dress on, I knew right away it was the one for me because it was like nothing I had ever seen before. That's what makes this place so special!! Nelly's Eastern European flare is just gorgeous, and I can guarantee it will be the last stop for any bride looking for her gown. I can't wait to wear my dress at the wedding and show off her stunning design.

I came to Nelly knowing how wonderful her work was from two of my cousins who had their custom…read moredresses designed by her. I knew going in my dress would be spectacular. I showed her pictures off Pinterest and Instagram of bottoms and tops that I liked and she made my vision come to life. She drew up an amazing sketch that turned into an amazing princess dress. She listened to all my wants and minor changes to the dress as it was constructed and gave me honest opinions on what she thought would or would not work. She worked fast and the quality of her dress is better then any bridal store !! My cathedral veil she made me was stunning with scattered swavorski crystals She was patient, kind, thorough, and most importantly EXTREMELY talented!! I am so blessed to have used Nelly to create my dream fairytale dress !!!

Vera Wang on Madison Avenue was a store requiring an appointment. I thought I reviewed the store a…read morelong time ago. I had photos too. At one time I loved shopping the fashion stores on Madison Avenue. I realized as I aged it wasn't my style. Upon retirement it was definitely not in my budget. If you want beautiful fashion make your appointment with Vera Wang and shop until you drop. Her designs are amazing!

Vera Wang is a true icon of fashion, especially in the bridal scene and outstanding designs for…read moreOlympic ice skaters' costumes. Always graceful and elegant. I am a true fan as my very own wedding dress attested. I have admired Vera Wang and have followed her career for decades, since I was a little girl. Vera is an incredible tasteful fashion designer with a mantle filled with accolades, her atelier closet is filled to the brim with gowns that have conquered red carpet entrances over many years. Vera Wang definitely has a true sense of what women desire in fashion. Her exceptional skills for the feminine fashion profile have made her one of the most sought after wedding dress designers in the industry, plus the fact that she designs dresses for the budget-conscious bride makes her that much more loved by women everywhere. At 76 years young, Vera Wang holds the crown of chic sophistication, elegance and grace. Thank you!

Working with Chrissie / Pied Beauty Studios was an incredible experience, and I highly recommend…read moreher to anyone who is looking for custom-made clothing! I worked with Chrissie to create my dream wedding outfit, and she delivered something that was truly better than I could have imagined. I felt so beautiful and had so much fun wearing it! I got so many compliments from friends and family, and I felt truly like myself. I came to Chrissie with a pretty clear vision of the overall look I wanted to achieve, but with many unresolved details. Chrissie started by creating detailed sketches that pulled together my wishlist into something beautiful and unified. She created a muslin "draft" of the outfit first, and in a session in her studio she built out the garment on my body while we talked through different decisions. She even made the pant legs in two different styles, so I could decide which direction to take! She also pulled fabric samples and found the perfect colors and lace patterns. She even met with me at a fabric store so that we could look at and buy the cloth together. The process of building the outfit in the satin/silk happened across a few sessions, and Chrissie made sure to get every detail just right. Throughout the process, Chrissie was a joy to work with. She made the process so fun and put me at ease. She was always attentive and listened to my questions and ideas, and helped shape my ideas into something beautiful and real. For anyone who doesn't see themselves in a traditional wedding dress, but wants to feel incredible on their wedding day, I cannot recommend working with Chrissie enough!

this review is so late, but she got my dress ready for my elopement within a day!! she was so kind…read moreand she's amazing at what she does, thank you so much!!