Well for starters, if I could give this place negative stars I would!! Not only do they "not give…read moretimeframes" for when your dress will be in, they don't do alterations either. So when our bridesmaids dresses came in A MONTH before the wedding they mistakenly ordered a size 16 dress for one bridesmaid when she ordered a 6. After much arguing back and forth they agreed to "fix" the "computer error" and alter the dress. They told the bridesmaid to come back in a week to pick up the dress. Well when she went to pick up the dress a week later they had her wait an hour because the dress was being "pressed" low and behold and out of options I'm sure they came back and told her they had not in fact done the alterations. This is Monday the wedding is the upcoming Saturday. Furious the bridesmaid who was 16 by the way informed her mother about what was going on. For the next hour her mothers phone calls were ignore then forwarded to a voicemail. After a voicemail being left they called back and said that technically since we signed a contract we don't have to speak to you about the dress only the bride. Absolutely never go to this place you're better off going to a place that values the customers and want to fix mistakes if they are made. No business is perfect but the lack of customer service and attitudes of the employees is enough for me to never step foot in there again and clearly write a yelp review about *******yelp tried to remove this because it "wasn't my first hand experience" but let me tell you it sure was!!!

Angela's Bridal was amazing! I had been to a few places in NYC and Angela's Bridal was a better…read moreexperience than any place else. I went to Angela's and tried on a Pronovias gown, and absolutely fell in love with it. It was the second dress I tried on, and I knew it was perfect because I didn't want to take it off! There was a Pronovias trunk show later in the month, and just by mentioning it, Angela's honored the trunk show price for me. I had been to the Pronovias flagship store in NYC, and my experience at Angela's was far better. Erin helped me at the first appointment, and she was wonderful. I wore my aunt's veil for my wedding day, and I brought it to Angela's to see if it would work with the dress. It was on a pillbox cap and I wanted it put on a comb. Angela's offered to put it on the comb for me (and included it in my alterations!). When my dress came in, scheduling a fitting was slightly challenging, but when they realized I live out of state, there were more options for appointments. After my first fitting, I wasn't super impressed by the alterations (the length was off, and it was still too big on the sides), but again, Angela's totally impressed me. Erin came in and helped to pin. She promised me it would be perfect. She was right! When I went to pick up my dress, it fit perfectly and my veil was gorgeous. Thank you, Angela's! I received more compliments than I ever expected. My cousin said it was the most beautiful wedding dress she had every seen!

We went into the store in Oct, 2025 for a 1st time shopping for my daughter's wedding. We had no…read morethoughts of buying a dress that day. However, our experience was flawless with Amy Carinci, who helped us with picking the most perfect dress, that we bought it that day! Fast forward to alterations with Bahara H. She truly is amazing at alterations. My daughter had a strapless dress and she lost a significant amount of weight prior to the wedding, 6.26.26. She added built in cups and the fit of the dress was absolutely perfect. I can not express enough how wonderful the staff is and the selection of gowns and styles. In addition, we bought all the bridesmaids dresses, and they helped facilitate delivering them to other locations for pick up. Amazing experience!!!

My sisters and I ordered our bridesmaids dresses to this store for a wedding. The purchasing…read moreprocess was standard. Today we went back to try on the dresses and have them altered. My sisters dress was completely ripped at the zipper and had a food stain (textured) on the dress straight out of the packaging, ew! When we asked about it the ladies working said they could try to get the stain out but it might just be. My other sister's dress was pinned to be hemmed and when they asked for approval on the hem it was very short on one side and long on the other, the ladies tailoring gave us attitude but we asked them to make it correct 4x. It took much longer and was much more frustrating than anticipated. Adrienne at the front desk was very helpful and got us confirmation that the stain would be handled. They did discount the dress but it was a difficult experience.

De Anna's seems to foster a love/hate reaction. Most of the reviews that have been previously…read morewritten are based upon the bridal services provided by the business. So far, only one other review has addressed the rest of the business which includes women's clothing, jewelry, candy, soaps and other personal care products, greeting cards, knickknacks, and holiday gifts. There is a sign on the back of the building where the main entrance is located, directing bridal service customers in one direction and all others to a different entrance. We were in search of holiday gift ideas and purchases so we avoided the bridal entrance - you probably need an appointment to shop there in any event. As already noted, there are a lot of things for sale in the main store, and that may be a problem. While the clothing, almost exclusively for women ( I saw a sign saying they have men's hats and scarves) appears to be well organized by color, there is so much of it packed into racks and on shelves that it actually is a chore to browse. If you are looking for products made in the U.S.A. or Canada, there are options available. Staff were friendly and helpful in our search for personal care products. They offered to gift bag our purchase and removed all price stickers. However, when we requested who made their chocolate candy, the only response was that it came from a variety of places. As one other reviewer pointed out, an important feature that is lacking in the store is a restroom for customers. You may have to drive a mile or so to find one (Hannaford? Shop Rite?). Also note that they do not take the American Express card.

Terrible, inflexible return policy. I live in Boston, got a cardigan sweater gift for Xmas, wasn't…read moresure about it, kept it and figured I could exchange when I came back to Albany end of Jan. Exchange, not return, not money back, just exchange. Went to return and was told 1/20/23 was cutoff for returns/exchanges. I was there a week later. I pleaded with the owner, Dianne, to make an exception, but she stated she already did reorders based on 1/20/23 inventory, so she won't help me. My sister has shopped there often over decades. She won't anymore. I guess not allowing 1 exchange is worth losing a lot of future business

What can I say, I like to be fancy sometimes, and this Capital Region boutique always has exactly…read morewhat I'm looking for, even before I know what it is I'm looking for, ya know what I mean? This shop offers an entirely different shopping experience than we're used to in the Capital Region. Instead of rummaging through the racks at the big box or off-price stores, shopping at Fancy Schmancy is like the Cadillac of shopping experiences: pretty much one-stop shopping for all your fancy outfit needs, with attentive and sweet sales associates helping you find what you're looking for, minus the crowds and the parking and the other headaches that come with shopping at places like the mall. Fancy Schmancy is popular on the high school prom circuit (and rightfully so!); however, this shop is so much more than prom dresses and ball gowns - it's one of my favorite places to shop when I'm looking for something a little fancier than usual, so if/when you need something for a special occasion, you should definitely give this place a try! From black tie weddings to causal holiday parties, and I've always felt like a million bucks while wearing anything I've ever purchased from this shop, like the perfect cocktail dresses for my sister's December rehearsal dinner and black tie wedding in July, or a long tweed vest with a faux fur trimmed collar and pockets outlined with a uniform row of pearls and silver beads for a casual holiday party, I've found the perfect threads to wear for any occasion. And it's not just the clothes, either. Fancy Schmancy has a beautiful display and selection of jewelry/costume jewelry to accessorize with, not to mention trendy hair pieces, like top knot and Renaissance style headbands, sparkly bobby pins, and the latest craze: jumbo flip clips. I actually picked up a pair of jumbo flip clips adorned in pearls to wear to the holiday party with the faux fur vest (I was getting a blow out so why not be extra fancy, right?) and what started an impulse buy at the register turned into my new favorite hair accessory! They have a really fun social media feed (@fancyschmancycouture) and true story: one time last summer I raced over there after I saw a really cool newspaper print jumper in their Instagram Stories, because it was the perfect outfit to wear to an event I had that weekend. So if anyone doubts the power of social media, I'm a good case study. They have a good price point overall - some things can be a little on the higher end (the fancier cocktail dresses and pieces in that department), but their casual wear is pretty reasonable, and it's definitely boutique quality and selection over the mass produced stuff you see on the racks virtually everywhere else. Social media is a great way to keep up with their inventory and, more importantly, sales! In fact, right now until the end of the year (literally one more day) they're offering 40% off casual wear, so I'm tempted to pop in to see what last minute deals of 2019 I can snag! If you're still looking for a NYE outfit, I highly suggest you save yourself the headache and aggravation of rummaging through the racks at the mall and give this boutique a try - you might be surprised! I know I was.

the owner Suzanne was fabulous and so easy to work with. the girls were helpful and very friendly!…read moreIt was a great experienc.

I had a great experience! Mary Lu was so friendly and helpful and her staff were excellent! I found…read moremy dress and my bridesmaid dresses in one day and it was all fun and no stress. Highly recommend!!

Wish I could post NO stars! The 'associate' (who I later learned was one of the owners) was rude,…read morecondescending and unprofessional. In attendance with the bride to be and her mother, sister and mother in law to be...this woman pitted us against each other as we expressed our thoughts on what the BTB was trying on. She turned what could/should have been a fun, exciting experience into a most sour one. We walked out vowing to cross this 'shop' OFF our list to return to. Compared to the several other salons we visited...this 'shop' was low class...albeit 'self serve' disappointment. They are closing! Good luck to any customer who still has open business with them! I suggest a strong backup plan for getting dresses in (in the correct size!) back in time before the doors are locked.

My sister is getting married in October and this was the third place we went to look for dresses…read more My sister absolutely loved this place!! Yvonne and her family are so nice and were so helpful. The biggest difference I noticed here than the other places we went was the fact that they had private bridal rooms. My sister, mom, and I were able to have privacy in this moment, which was great since she said yes to the dress here! Yvonne definitely knows her stuff and we appreciated all of her help! Definitely recommend coming here!

Best Bridal Shop in the Capital Region!!! Yvonne and her team go above and beyond to make your…read moredress shopping experience incredible. Yvonne shows exceptional knowledge of the gowns and takes time to precisely fit each dress to you so you can really see the vision. When I suggested changing the neckline of the dress, she quickly went to work to pin the neckline for me so I could get the full picture. Yvonne was such a pleasure to work with. My entire bridal group had so much fun. I highly recommend Bridal Gallery by Yvonne to anyone in the capital region.

My family and I have been going to Nino for our tailoring needs for years. He's altered several…read moregowns, bridesmaids dresses, work pants, and most recently my wedding gown for me. No complaints whatsoever, and my dress fit like a glove. He was able to work with the multiple layers of tulle underneath my dress as well as the intricate bead and lacework, which was very impressive. We also got tuxes for my husband and his groomsmen for our wedding in 2015, and I absolutely LOVED how they all looked together. Great selection, and the time he spent with us during fittings was much appreciated. I will continue to see Futia's for any future alterations we may need.

I use them for my tailoring. Nino is extremely good at what he does and his prices are very…read morereasonable.

Went to look for a bridal gown and while looking through there limited selection I found one gown I…read morewas semi-interested in. Right away the sales lady says "That won't fit you!" and proceeds to ignore me. Staff either pushes you towards something you don't like or ignores you.

Took my daughter and her friend prom dress shopping. The woman working was awesome. She went above…read moreand beyond helping them find dresses and was completely patient while they tried on 40 dresses.

This store has moved to Rt 7 across from Peter Harris. It is JAMMED into a smaller space and there…read moreis ONE MIRROR! Dresses, dresses everywhere but NO ROOM TO LOOK! Have to say there may be nice prom dresses but not sure how you would find them. Don't go expecting to look around yourself!

Do you and your bridal party enjoy being stressed out, talked to condescendingly over the phone,…read morebeing given the run around and wondering if your dress will be ready in time for the big day? If so, have I got the place for you! While myself and the majority of my bridesmaids are located in Texas, several of my girls are out of state - including my Maid of Honor in NY. My maid of honor opted to buy her gown from Apropos in Albany for convenience. The gown was ordered as the same time as the rest of the bridesmaids' in August. However, come mid-October all of my bridesmaids EXCEPT the one from Apropos are delivered and my maid of honor's dress is nowhere to be found. After advising her to call and check on the dress, my maid of honor was given the run around. Calls were either not taken, messages not returned, and Apropos was all around impossible to get a hold of. Finally, I managed to get a hold of the shop - probably because they didn't have my number on file. I was advised by a woman that she would contact the purchaser (the owner) and call back. Yeah, no call back. My maid of honor got in touch and found out the dress wasn't due to ship until December 1. WHAT? In what world does a dress ordered in August for a December 18 wedding not ship until the 1st? I called right away and got in touch with the owner who proceeded to berate me and raise her voice to me. She insisted that I just didn't understand how bridesmaids dress ordering worked, that these weren't off the rack dresses - they were made to order. As if with 7 total bridesmaids and my own gown I had no idea that these weren't stock items. When I clarified that yes, I understood the dress needed to be made but that my other girls had ordered at the same time and all received their gowns from the local shop in Texas she became defensive. She insisted that because of my maid of honor's size the dress had to be further customized. Never mind that my bridesmaids are all shapes and sizes and a similarly sized bridesmaid had received her order. When I told her, given the negative reviews on Yelp, Google, and The Knot that I was not entirely trusting when she said 'It'll be here!' she told me that the other frantic brides and bridesmaids who left reviews were 'crazy'. I'm not kidding. I'm almost certain that my maid of honor's dress was not even ordered until she called to check on it. Don't go here. Your wedding should not have this amount of stress and no one deserves to be treated so rudely.