I have gone to Barbara twice for two gown alterations, one being my wedding gown. She is my hidden…read moregem!! She made sure that I wasn't losing too much of my outer layer appliqué from the hem, the bustle was secure, and she added horse hair hem on the inner layers to allow the dress to fan out. The blue dress I had taken to her was about 3 sizes too large and Barbara was able to work her magic to properly fit the gown. Her attention to detail is like no other!

Basia is an exceptional seamstress. She helped me with my wedding dress alterations and was…read moreextremely detail oriented. She made it look PERFECT. I was worried my dress would be difficult to walk in, but she hemmed it to the perfect length and added something underneath to make it easier to walk in. I had no issues, even walking through the grass. Also, the way she did the bustling for the dress made it very easy for my friends/family to bustle, day of the wedding. Thank you, Basia, you're the best!!!

I cannot recommend Jaizelle enough! I needed fairly standard alterations to a simple wedding gown -…read morehemming, taking-in at the bust, and adding a bustle. Her knowledge of fabrics and fit are unparalleled, and it's clear that she's very experienced in her craft. She explained how the fabric would stretch and move, and how the dress would lay once she was done. She was extremely professional and clearly outlined the cost for each piece of the alterations. I wanted to incorporate a piece of my mom's dress into my gown, and she worked with me to add that special touch. From the moment I walked into her studio I felt comfortable, and I knew she would help me feel confident on my wedding day. Throughout the process she often asked for my opinion, taking great care to make sure I felt amazing. She calmed all my nerves and made my dress fittings one of the most relaxing parts of wedding planning.

This woman works magic! I had the back of my dress altered because I was concerned of my back fat…read moreshowing with the sheer parts of the dress and you can not for one second tell this dress was not made like this. Incredible work. Honest and reliable. All my alterations will forever be by her done as long as she is around.

L&H Bridal is truly a special place…read more The staff are all so friendly and treat you like you are their own daughter getting married. I worked with my consultant Allie who is phenomenal. I had a somewhat vague explanation of the style and inspiration and Allie whips out the most perfect dress. Of course, I tried a few others but the first one she nabbed for me to try was the winner! Allie went above and beyond to take photos so that I could include my older brother who was unable to attend. If you are looking for another style, the staff don't hestiate on going to their other locations to grab a dress for you to try on. The ballroom is large and you don't get overwhelmed since the dresses are all so well organized. The selection is massive with all colors, styles, and aesthetics accounted for. If you are in Philadelphia or the suburbs of Philadelphia, honestly this is the only bridal salon you need to visit! I absolutely loved my experience here for getting my wedding dress and wholeheartedly recommend.

Where to start... (worth the read from someone who purchased their dress at this awful place)…read more My first visit to L&H was fabulous with Tara - she helped me find my dress, and made the entire process enjoyable (she knew exactly what I wanted after asking all the right questions). However, the great experience stopped there. I also ordered my bridesmaid dresses through L&H, but when they came in, they were a completely different color. The manager assured me that they would work with the manufacturer to have them reshipped quickly, with a deadline of a month before my wedding (3 of my bridesmaids lived out of town)... that did not happen, and I had to be the one to call continuously asking where they were, until they finally came in just 3 weeks from my wedding (oh, and they still weren't the correct color, but at this point, there was nothing I could do). This is where it all went downhill. I had the WORST experience having my dress fitted. Lucy, the seamstress (who I later figured out was the OWNER), was rude every time I went in there, made my dress fit worse than it originally fit, and made awful body shaming comments to me and 3 of my bridesmaids). Needless to say, I couldn't complain to the owner... My first fitting: Lucy came in for a solid 3 minutes. I asked her to make the bra area smaller to fit my small chest, and she told me to wear cutlets... she then pinned me where I asked her to take it out around my stomach, and bring up the straps somewhat. Then left. I was in and out in 10 minutes. My second fitting: I brought my two bridesmaids thinking their dresses would be in, as it was past the date they promised.. they were not in. My dress fit WORSE than when it first came in. She had not taken anything out of the waist and took the straps in so much that I could barely fit them over my shoulders. I expressed my concern and then sent a detailed email showing how the dress fit at my first fitting, to then, so that she could fix it properly. I was now less than a month out from my wedding and very distraught, but figured I would give them another shot. My third fitting (I requested this one because they wanted me to come back just for a final fitting a week before the wedding, but I did not trust that it would actually fit). At this point, I tried on my dress and noticed where it had been taken out- it was bumpy (I had light beading), so I asked if I could talk to Lucy... in which she came in and said "what's wrong now?". To the BRIDE. I asked her if she had finished taking out my dress, or if she still had to do so, to which she responded "it is done, that is the best I could do", and I explained and showed her that it did not lay flat, that it looked bad, and you could tell it had been taken out. She said again "that is the best I could do, it will lay flatter after it is pressed", turned around, and walked out. I was appalled, but at this point did not want her touching my dress again. I was too scared to complain to anyone or ask her to fix it because I was honestly worried she would do something to mess it up further. I asked around and found another seamstress who could help if I came back in and it still looked bad. Lucy (the owner) also asked my bridesmaid "what she was going to do with what little boobs she had" when she asked to have it adjusted (again, basically telling her to wear a bra), and made my other bridesmaid cry after asking her "what she planned on doing with all her fat" and told her to wear Spanx, when she was 2 months postpartum. Lucy also tailored two of the bridesmaid dresses and made them fit worse than when they originally tried them on (there is a theme here). The shop would not refund them the money. RUN from this place. They made an experience that was supposed to be wonderful, absolutely dreadful.

Joanna performed the alterations for the dresses to be worn by my mom and daughter in my niece's…read morewedding. Slhe was very patient and professional throughout the process and did an excellent job with all the alterations. Highly recommended her services.

Joanna was excellent! Her skill, expertise and final product (my wedding dress) was perfect! And…read morethe icing on the cake was I, unfortunately, did not give her a TON of time for alterations due to purchasing the dress out of state. She was able to get all alterations done in plenty of time and with such grace. She made me feel like a princess on my special day. I would highly recommend!

I had a disappointing experience with Margarita's Dress Studio…read more I originally came in for dress alterations and ended up purchasing a yellow dress for $150. Based on our conversations, I believed I was buying a unique piece from the studio. Later, I discovered what appeared to be the exact same dress being sold on Shein for around $40. Since I had purchased the dress for a high-profile dinner and believed it was a unique design, I felt misled and very disappointed. I contacted Margarita to discuss the situation. During a phone conversation, she acknowledged my concerns and suggested she could offer a significant discount on a future project, as we had discussed having a custom blazer made. However, when I later arrived with fabric for the blazer and again raised the issue of the dress, she told me there was no return policy and did not honor the discount that had been discussed. What made the experience even more frustrating was the way I was treated in the studio. While we were in the middle of discussing my concerns, another customer arrived and Margarita immediately shifted her attention to them. After waiting, we resumed our conversation, only for the same thing to happen again when another customer entered. I felt that my time and concerns were not being respected. The combination of feeling misled about the dress and the lack of professional customer service left me with a very negative impression. Unfortunately, I can no longer recommend this business based on my experience.

My daughter Grace and I took her wedding gown to Margaryta to have Grace's son's Christening gown…read moremade from it. My daughter described what she wanted in the gown. We had no idea how this was going to turn out. Margaryta created a masterpiece! It is absolutely stunning. Grace is thrilled with the Christening gown. Working with Margaryta was so easy. Just a wonderful experience from beginning to end. We now have this beautiful Christening gown for all my daughter's future children as well. A cherished heirloom for sure. A million thank yous to Margaryta!

We had a prom dress altered and Tanya was very professional and her prices were reasonable. We…read morewould definitely go back again for any future alterations. Thanks,

Tanya is fantastic! I was so lucky to have found her, she saved my entire wedding!…read more Bottom line, I wanted a 50's inspired wedding and bought dresses online on Etsy - not cheap dresses, chiffon for myself and my three girls had eyelet sundresses - all with big tulle petticoats. Was very specific on what I wanted, but it was a disaster. When the dresses arrived, they were 1) from Thailand 2) poorly sewn and 3) all the wrong size (big time wrong size, they sent a 6, I needed a size 12, all the girls dresses were too small as well - slips too). Luckily, it was a month before the wedding and I found Tanya and she fixed everything perfectly, better than new and on time. She has a great eye for design and is a wizard when it comes to sewing. Her prices were so reasonable considering how much work had to be done. The next time I'm tempted to buy a dress online, I'm taking a photo of what I want to Tanya and getting it right the first time. I was so pleased and will use her for all my sewing and alterations in the future - she was the best!

Sara at The Tailory is the best! She is so sweet and professional. She is open and communicative…read more She worked with me throughout the multiple delays and postponements of our wedding due to the pandemic. The top portion of my dress was far too large when I first brought it in, but Sara did a great job both resizing it and refitting the lace. It felt like a dream to wear it! I could not recommend Sara more!

Sara was more than great. She deserves all the stars! My wedding outfit was 3 pieces and Sara did a…read morefantastic job on all 3 pieces. We did a large rework of the top of the dress that included moving the waist, adding boning, adding lace, and adjusting the overall fit. Sarah also removed the train from my gown as I had an overskirt so I decided to not have a bustle. She always made me feel comfortable and was always on point. She helped me make design decisions about my dress but always listened to what I wanted. She was by far my favorite vendor for the whole wedding experience. Each appointment I was excited not only to see my dress but also to see her. I highly recommend Sara for your wedding gown needs.

extremely stuck up service. I walked in as a young bride hoping for some guidance through the dress…read moreshopping process. The woman who attended to me looked me up and down like the shop worker from Pretty Woman. I was informed that I needed a wedding date and venue already booked to even get access to their services and was sent on my way. I have never felt so profiled and judged, which is unfortunate because their dress selection was in my price range. Got a one star because the dress selection looked stunning from what I could see, but the service was horrible.

Nicole's Bridal wasn't on the short list when my dtr and I shopped for her wedding gown. Although…read morewe were confident in the selection and quality offered at Nicole's, we were concerned that the prices would be too high for us. When we arrived at our appointment we were warmly greeted by Maria and Nicole. We discussed styles we had in mind, and styles we were open to trying. The selection was impressive and we were made to feel very comfortable. The quality of all the dresses surpassed what we'd seen elsewhere, and there were many more unique and sophisticated designs available. At no time did we feel pressured to exceed our budget or to engage in the " say yes to the dress " role play (although we did celebrate once the choice had been made). For brides looking for quality material and design, fair pricing, and excellent service and tailoring, I couldn't recommend Nicole's more highly.