What a wonderful experience! I found a vintage wedding dress on Etsy. Holly altered it to fit me…read moreand replaced the straps so they looked more authentic to the original style.

I was having issues zipping up my bridesmaid dress all the way and was referred to Holly by a…read morecouple of friends that had glowing reviews of Holly's works for their wedding dress. I called her up and she got me in right away. She had me try on my dress and looked at the zipper. She grabbed a ribbon, thread it through the zipper hole and pulled it all the way up. No alterations were needed just a ribbon to help with my wonky zipper and saved me a lot of money that I could have ended up spending at another alterations place. I would highly recommend her to anyone needing alterations. She was a life saver.

I cannot say enough good things about Hanna, and B.Loved Bridal!!!! I was super nervous about going…read morewedding dress shopping and Hanna immediately made me feel so comfortable, welcomed, and relaxed. She immediately became a friend and was genuinely so excited watching me try on dresses. I had appointments at 4 different dress shops and I was ended up going with the first dress that I tried on at B.Loved bridal! I was convinced I didn't want to wear a veil until Hanna suggested I tried one on and I immediately fell in love with it. Her expertise is unparalleled and I was super impressed with the cost of the veil! The studio is gorgeous and they book you to where you and whoever you bring with you are the only people in the studio so it's super fun and personal. Thank you endlessly to Hanna who made me feel so beautiful that day. Cannot wait to wear my perfect dress thanks to her!!! You can tell how much she cared about the girls that come into her studio and how much fun she has doing her job! :)

Brought my family and had the best time! Hannah was so wonderful and made the experience fun. They…read morehad a variety of dresses and Hannah helped pick out styles based on what I liked and didn't like when trying on the first few. Her picks wound up being our favorite :) They only had space for 1 group at a time which I thought was really nice! Definitely recommend

Bendora Wedding is WONDERFUL and Patti is WONDERFUL! My husband and I got married in November and…read moreeverything was perfect and exactly how we envisioned! Patti was so responsive and helped us through the whole process from start to finish. We chose the Civil Package, which was perfect for us. The music was exactly what we wanted! The photographers were also amazing and we got great pictures with just us and many with family members. All in all, I would definitely recommend! We felt very well taken care of and our day was perfect.

Had my wedding at Bendora Wedding in Worthington, Ohio. Patti was pleasant to work with before and…read moreduring the wedding itself, and the venue is a nice small space for an intimate ceremony. Unfortunately, the experience after booking and after the wedding became frustrating, and several important issues were never properly addressed. The first issue was with the package pricing. We only had two guests attending my mom and sister. We were told we had to book the next package tier because the smallest package did not allow guests, which cost about $200 more. During the wedding, Patty mentioned that because we only had two guests, we actually could have used the smaller package with just a small additional fee. However, when I followed up by email afterward asking about this, she denied ever saying that. That was disappointing and felt dishonest. The second major issue involved the photographer. Patti forgot to inform the photographer that we were scheduled, so the photographer arrived about 1.5 hours late. Because of this, many important pre-ceremony photos including dress photos, ring photos, and other moments getting ready had to be taken on a phone instead of professionally. We paid a significant amount for photography, so this was extremely frustrating. The delay also caused the rest of the session to feel rushed. Communication after the wedding was also poor. We were never given updates on when to expect our wedding photos, and I had to send multiple emails asking about them. I was repeatedly told the gallery had already been emailed to me, but nothing was ever received in my inbox or spam folder. It took almost two more weeks of back-and-forth before I finally received the link. Overall, while the venue itself is decent for a small wedding, the lack of communication, scheduling mistakes, and refusal to acknowledge concerns left a very negative impression. I understand that mistakes happen, but the way these issues were handled afterward is why I cannot recommend this venue. There are many better options for couples planning a smaller-budget wedding.

Vivian was the most accommodating and sweetest person to work with! I had a rush order to get my…read morelace wedding dress shortened, and she was able to finish it with an impressively quick turnaround. Her boutique is so quaint and welcoming, it immediately put me at ease. Vivian made me feel completely comfortable throughout the process and was so easy to work with. Even when I was running late to pick up my dress, she was incredibly understanding and flexible. When I wanted to give her a tip, she seemed so genuinely surprised, which just shows how much she values her customers. The alteration was perfect and the length was just right for my wedding. Highly recommend!

Such great customer service and attention to the little details. Would definitely revommend !read more

I have gone here for a prom dress and then this year, my wedding dress and bridesmaids dresses! My…read moredress was absolutely stunning! They named my dress after me because I was the first person to buy that new style after it came in! The staff was very helpful all the way to a couple days before my wedding! I didn't realize that I should have had a bustle put in earlier than I did and the manager gave me a contact of hers to help me get it done in time! Thank you so much Athena's!

From the owner: Athena's' selection of bridal gowns include sophisticated new trends, elegant classics, and…read moreromantic gowns sure to stand the test of time. You'll find a beautiful selection of truly unique and affordable bridal gowns, tuxedos as well as bridal party dresses and accessories. Simple, elegant or couture; Athena's has something to satisfy even the most discerning brides at truly affordable prices. Choose from such designers as Kitty Chen, Kitty Chen Couture, Anjolique, Cosmobella, Ella Rosa, Bari Jay, Alexia, Impressions, Cameron Blake and more. We also offer a large selection of the latest prom & homecoming fashions, mother-of-the-bride/groom dresses, bridesmaids' dresses, flower girls dresses and a full complement of accessories including veils & headpieces, jewelry, shoes and bags. Athena's may be smaller than some other bridal stores but our customers love that! They know that they will receive one-on-one personal attention and that their experience will be more than just buying a

Rachel was a phenomenal stylist. This was my first time ever trying on a bridal gown. She was able…read moreto narrow down my preference and had me try on gown I never thought I'd try. She was so encouraging and kind throughout the whole process - not pushy or discouraging. I took forever - this girl was so patient with me. Although I didn't end up choosing my dress from this store, I do not regret my decision to visit this establishment. From walking in the door to walking out, I felt special and valued. Thank you so much for an enjoyable first bridal gown shopping experience!

Kalista made my experience 10000/5 stars! This was my first appointment and I wasn't sure what to…read moreexpect - she helped walk me through every thing and truly cared and listened about what I had to say about every dress and went above and beyond to make sure I got what I wanted! I had a very specific vision and she helped bring it to life, she was not at all pushy and went out of her way to get me the best possible option! They also have a very wide variety of price points and she stayed exactly in my budget. Couldn't have asked for a more perfect stylist!

Glamorous wedding gowns and you can design your own dress if time permits. Associate was very nice…read moreand helpful during my try-on. The store even has amazing wedged, comfortable, sneaker type wedding shoes. Even if I don't get my dress from here I will definitely be back to get those sharp shoes.

I went to David's Bridal same as anyone else in Dayton, OH does and I was underwhelmed by the…read moreoptions I had. I looked up nearby boutiques looking for sleeves on my dream dress and came across this place downtown! I set up an appointment and went with my mom. Amina is such a sweetheart and pulled options within my price range and specifications quickly! The first dress I tried on was the one. With only one small alteration on the corset back and I had a bow from my mom's wedding dress added to the back. Oh and a bísale! It was done as an affordable rate and done fairly quickly! I definitely recommend this place for modest dresses. She also had shoes, veils, tiaras, headpieces, tuxes and much more!

This was a top tier dress shopping experience! They have a very wide range of sizes and designs and…read morethe owner was so nice and helpful! The options are reasonably priced, however several were on the more expensive end. That being said, the more expensive ones were definitely worth the price! Loved my experience!!

Melissa is the BEST!!! She makes every girl feel special and there is NO pressure to buy. BEST shop…read morearound. 10/10!!!

A vast majority of items here are special order, and often need to be made months in…read moreadvance.......and be prepared for a high price tag. The ladies working here are super nice though.

My daughter and I had heard good things about Wendy's Bridal in Columbus. We traveled 3 hours to…read moreshop there for her perfect wedding gown, and made 2 separate visits before making her decision. Both times were helped by sales consultant, Lila, and she was wonderful to work. I have no complaints about her and how much she helped us. Once the dress had been chosen, we were told it would be about 5-6 months the before it came in (which was perfectly fine) but the dress ended up arriving in only 2 weeks!! Great! They wouldn't hold the dress and had us come and pick it up (another 3 hour trip) to bring it home until her first alterations appt SIX months later. Once we began the process of alterations (3 months prior to the wedding date) that's when the issues began. We were placed with Inma, which I would not recommend. She is Russian (which is perfectly fine), but that caused a language barrier as we often did not understand things she was telling us. To make a long story short, and after 4 more visits back and forth and things not being done that were supposed to be each time, we finally had no choice but to bring the gown home (as it was now 2 weeks before the wedding). There were puckers in the back where the dress wasn't taken up well. These were supposed to be fixed and were not. Then, on the day of the wedding, we noticed that one sleeve was not even sewn on correctly. It looks as if it were sewn on inside out, and instead of fixing the mistake, she just pulled the sleeve right side out, which made it twisted at the top and didn't match the other sleeve. Not only did we pay $2000 for the dress, but ended up having almost $1500 in alterations that weren't even done to perfection. Very disappointed in their alterations dept. Would we recommend Wendy's for shopping and sales? Yes. Would we recommend them for alterations? Absolutely NOT. If you purchase a gown from there, I would highly recommend finding your own seamstress to do the work.

My mom and I visited Ohio Bridal Outlet hoping to walk out with a dress. My wedding was in two…read moremonths and I didn't want to spend a ridiculous amount on a dress I'll wear once. It was an amazing experience!! As long as you go in with an open mind and are willing to try a bunch of stuff it's a good experience. Their system is very streamlined and allows you to take time and pick what you would like to try on. I will say, if you are expecting a top of the line bridal boutique experience you will be let down. Keep in mind you are in an outlet mall looking at sample dresses at a high discount rate. Do not expect to have a designated attendant to give you a private experience. The team of ladies are incredibly nice and helpful! But they are helping a whole store of brides. For my situation I was willing to buy a dress that needed some work. I did have to have it cleaned and altered after purchasing it. That being said I was able to buy a $2,100 dress for $700. While I was there at least 4 other brides, including me, were able to find dresses! It was a very enjoyable experience for me and I'd absolutely recommend this shop for other brides hoping to buy an off the shelf dress as a good cost!

I was able to find 1 dress within the store which was a great thing so that I would not have to do…read moremultiple try-ons. It was interesting how, let's use the words, "laid back," the sales associates were. I could see how other people viewed them as being rude, but I took it as dealing with less pushy salespersons than what I have been dealing with all month. I would recommend taking a grind for it was not fun trying to clip myself while wearing the dress. (lol) I totally appreciate how the store was arranged by price and of course the dress I really liked was located in the most expensive section, which was still a deal. I really liked the dress but it had too many missing jewels to say, "yes to the dress."