Oh my baby girl is getting married!…read more First wedding dress appointment!! My daughter scheduled an appointment with Park Avenue Bridals! With 3 guests! We were greeted by Bridal Stylist Kathy! She was: Welcoming Knowledgeable Helpful! My daughter tried on several dresses! She didn't say yes to a dress yet! Kathy was extremely professional and documented my daughter's preferred dresses for future visits! Plenty of of parking on site. Spacious showroom! Kathy told us the building used to be a movie theatre! Highly recommend! Thank you Kathy for a lovely experience!!

Park Ave Bridals helped me discover the wedding dress of my dreams! From the moment I entered the…read moreshop to my final fitting, the service was outstanding. Maria, my seamstress, was so lovely and kind to collaborate with. She really understood how I wanted the entire look to come together and did a fantastic job with my dress, making it fit like a glove. I'm so grateful to everyone who brought my vision to life! I loved my dress so much that I turned it into a cocktail dress to wear again and again! Thank you all!

After visiting just about every bridal shop in NJ I found "the one" at Bridal Atelier Montclair…read more The team in this shop is an absolute a pleasure to work with, I had an idea of what I wanted, we chatted about the details for the wedding, and then they pulled together a few samples. Next thing I knew I was scheduling a second appointment to come back with my bridesmaids and father to get their opinion on the 2 dresses I had fallen in love with. (After going to so many shops, friends and family stopped wanting to hit the road with me, so the first time I put on my dress it was just me, my mom, and a couple sales associates). The boutique itself is small, but don't let that fool you they have the best selection. A variety of dress fits, colors, and styles - a little something for everyone. Since it is on the smaller side, you essentially have the place to yourself which was a huge win! During the wedding and for years after I've gotten compliments and questions about where I purchased my dress. I cannot recommend this place enough, it was truly a great experience during such a crazy time. (I unfortunately, was a bride during COVID-19 - however, I have to say Bridal Atelier Montclair such a great partner during this trying time).

I had the best time with Rachel picking out my wedding dress. The boutique is gorgeous and has a…read morevariety of dresses that match each brides unique style! It started with a consultation sharing more about my wedding and wanting to look like a princess and when I arrived Rachel already had some suggestions. I fell in love with Anne Barge & said yes to the dress! Over the last few months, Rachel and Deb (the head seamstress) helped me look like the most beautiful bride possible in my dress. I was told I looked like a princess the entire night of my wedding and couldn't thank Rachel and Deb enough!

Lucy is the best! She altered my wedding dress in under 10 days and did a great job! She hemmed it,…read moretook it in at the chest and waist and did a magnificent bustle. The seamstress is an Italian lady who studied fashion design in Italy and you can tell how much she knows from just talking to her. Just trust her. Pricing is very reasonable. I'm SO glad I didn't go with the bridal shop alterations department.

I bought my dress online somewhere else but came here to get it fitted. It was the second place I…read morewent to, and Arlenes was a much more reasonable quote. To get hem shortened, there was 2 months to wait, so don't delay, ladies. The seamstress Jessi seemed very nice and like she knew what she was doing. When I came back 2 months later, it hadn't been done because the chalk marks had worn off, which sucked. Jessi said she could get it done later in afternoon but woman you make appointment with said that wasn't possible and I had to come back a week. It was still a month before my wedding, but I would just tell women to give plenty of time in case of delays. When I did get it, it fit well and the price was right, so I'd still recommend if time isn't of the essence. Parking is super minimal and almost no street parking, so if possible, hand someone else be able to quickly pick you up so you don't walk several blocks carrying a dress. Right now they are appointment only and keep door locked, so again, early preparation is critical.

I got married in July 2023 and had an amazing experience at Arlene's. Jules listened to all my…read morepreferences and pulled the perfect dress for me. Trying on dresses with her was fun and stress free, there was so many different styles to try and all were within my tight budget. I also had alterations done at Arlene's and Jessie did an amazing job! My dress had a couple difficult alterations that needed to be done and she did a beautiful job (my mom is very into sewing and was very impressed with the job Jessie did). There were no issues with timing and my dress fit perfectly and I felt so beautiful on my wedding day. Now we are dress shopping at Arlene's for my sister's wedding and having an equally great experience!

I had the most incredible experience at Wander Atelier--it was actually the very first place I went…read morewedding dress shopping, and it completely set the bar. I initially came in specifically to try on designs from Alena Leena, a designer I had fallen in love with online. During my first visit, I worked with Nicole, the owner, who was so kind, patient, and genuinely supportive. As someone who didn't fully know what I wanted yet, I never felt rushed or pressured--she made the entire experience feel exciting and comfortable. Nicole suggested I come back for an Alena Leena trunk show, and I'm so grateful I did. At my second appointment, Angelica helped me and was an amazing listener--she really understood my vision and helped guide me without ever pushing me in a direction that didn't feel like "me." That visit turned out to be everything. I found my dream dress from the trunk show collection, but I also couldn't stop thinking about another dress I had fallen in love with during my first visit (which happened to be on sale!). I had always dreamed of having two dresses--one for the ceremony and one for the reception--but didn't think it would actually be possible within my budget. Thanks to the Wander team, it was possible. I walked out of that appointment with both of my dream Alena Leena dresses and a veil--all within budget. I truly can't thank the team at Wander Atelier enough. They made what could have been an overwhelming process feel effortless, special, and so personal. If you're even considering going, do it--you'll be in the best hands.

Wander Atelier was my fourth and final stop in the search for my wedding dress! As a Brooklyn bride…read morewith a heart for Jersey, I was excited to check out this highly recommended bridal shop by one of my bridesmaids - who also found her wedding dress here! Enter Angelica, the badass sister/friend you always wanted and stylist extraordinaire. She had such a genuine, honest demeanor that made me feel comfortable and confident. She listened intently to my vision for my wedding day and was able to read between the lines to understand what I truly wanted, even when I was trying to play it cool. Angelica's keen eye and industry expertise were a game-changer. Her ability to know the dress I was meant to love before I even realized it - simply by pointing out the one I couldn't stop staring at - was a testament to her skills. My experience at Wander Atelier was nothing short of unforgettable. I cannot recommend it enough to any bride-to-be in search of her dream gown. The level of care and attention Angelica gave me was unparalleled, and I know that she'll do the same for every bride she works with.

When you talk about a family feel...this is the place. The owner and her staff takes care of you…read morefrom the beginning to the end. So many ideas and suggestions are presented. The selection is unmatched. I will be back! Do me a favor...tell a friend!

Went to try on bridesmaids dresses. Mercedes was very nice. The prices are definitely affordable…read moreand recommend for any bride or prom attendee on a budget. They also have shoes, tuxes, accessories, and do wedding planning!

After going to ten bridal stores I found my Mother of the Bride dress at Vesa. When I walked into…read morethe store I met Elsa who assisted me. I told her the color of the dress that I was looking for and she started pulling out gowns for me to try on and as she handed me one more gown she said "try this one on it just came in". As it turned out that gown became mine. I asked to have black crystal buttons sewn down the back. Elsa went shopping and texted me two different buttons asking which one I preferred. Her seamstress was amazing and the alterations were perfect. The store has a loft feeling, large windows that let in a lot of light and four racks of gowns that I had not seen anywhere else. Elsa also allowed me to take pictures of the gown, where other shop owners forbid it . That alone made me feel confident that she knows her business so well and puts her customers first . I had not experienced that level of comfort and caring in any of the other stores that I went to. Now you might ask how did I find out about Vesa? A coworker told me a friend of hers got her gown there. Brides and Mom's go to Vesa and check out their amazing selection and enjoy the wonderful customer service.

The staff at Vesa was WONDERFUL! They were kind and accommodating. I am a large woman, and the…read moreseamstresses took their time to build support into the dress and to be sure it looked perfect! They listened to my requests and made great suggestions. I highly recommend this business for your formal wear needs!

Melissa did a great job on bridesmaid gown. Prices are set and reasonable…read more And so Nice. She helped out with a broken zipper after the fact.

What? My experiences here have been very positive. I bought a First Communion dress here for my…read moreolder daughter (who HATED anything scratchy or frilly), and the owner was patient and helpful in finding a dress we could all live with. Four years later, I brought it back to be altered for my younger daughter and have a headpiece made. She also altered a flower-girl dress for us somewhere in there. In general, a nice place to go for custom-made or custom-tailored special-occasion outfits. It's not exactly a place to pop in on a whim, but if you've got something specific in mind it's worth a look.