Blushing room did the makeup for my bridal party. Not only we're they the most reasonably priced,…read morebut they did an amazing job and were so easy to work with.

Everything about The Blushing room was welcoming, warming and wonderful. Finding "the dress" is the…read moremost stressful thing about a wedding and she helped me feel much more relaxed and confident to find what I really wanted. Christina is very opened mind and honest. She helped draw out sketches to help me get a better idea of what my dress would look like. She was very quick to response to emails and questions. Although I did not go with The Blushing Room, because of my very tight budget, I HIGHLY recommend going with Christina when designing a wedding dress. The prices are below the average wedding dress cost and the quality of each dress is outstanding. Designing a dress for such a beautiful day makes it even more beautiful and personal and you.

* If I could Luxe Bridal 100 stars, I would! From the moment the appointment was scheduled to the…read more"I Said Yes" photo at the end, 10 out of 10 experience. All of the women in the store made me feel comfortable and seen, they listened to all my thoughts, likes/dislikes, etc. Meghan was my consultant - absolutely phenomenal!! Also credit to Mahle, Gianna & Suzanne - ultimate hype gals. Along with Meghan, these lovely ladies asked thoughtful and helpful questions that led me to finding my dress! * The shop itself was clean, inviting and welcoming, perfectly temperature. Everything from the restroom to the front desk/check in area to the dressing room and furthermore was clean. * Overall, I will be recommending anyone and everyone to Luxe Bridal! The inclusivity and pride they have in their mission was definitely felt throughout my experience! Thank you Luxe Bridal, you guys are SO amazing, I love yall!

I cannot say enough wonderful things about Luxe!! From the moment I walked in I felt welcomed,…read moreloved, and like I was being cheered for! Even before walking in, I knew it was the right place for me to find my dress based on their social media presence and the intake call I had prior to my appointment. My stylist really took the time to listen to what I wanted, my concerns, and how I wanted to feel on my wedding day. She pulled AWSOME options for me while making me feel so empowered. We giggled together with my squad and I felt honored to have my appointment be in the place they film most of their TikTok's! It was so fun and such a lovely experience. I will recommend everyone I know to get their dress from Luxe!

This was the second shop we went to so we had a good idea of what we liked and didn't like. Taylor…read moreassisted us and did a very nice job. She asked my daughter several questions then pulled several dresses that were on target. It was a very busy place. We had the 'rose room' in the back which was nice. It was lovely that they offered water and champagne to us. My daughter changed in a nearby room then had to walk to the 'stage' where we could see the dress. The lighting and mirrors were all nice. A similar style dress was a few hundred dollars more expensive here than in another shop we visited. Taylor did a nice job. She didn't ask as many questions as the other shop we went to but the dresses she pulled were right on. Parking in this area can be challenging but the nearby ramp provided ample parking. The shop was very cute and cozy. There were at least 3-5 groups in there so it was quite loud and busy. While we didn't get our dress from here, we had a very good experience. This shop was highly recommended by my daughter's friends.

I loved that the process to make an appointment was super easy and wasn't getting bombarded with a…read morelot of communication. You get to answer a few question in the beginning to help you out the day of. This shop has beautiful beautiful dresses. I loved their selection and fell in love with a dress here and my gosh I can't stop thinking about it. I had such a great team (bridesmaids) helping me out and honestly can't rave enough about this place. It's so hard picking a gown and having a stylist helping you out go though different styles is super helpful. I didn't feel pressured to make a decision then about the dress but I left feeling like I had found the one. Now I did continue dress shopping as I'm pretty early on my journey but know that when it comes to making a decision at the end it will come down to one of the dresses in this store ( not the one pictured here) Honestly trying on dresses can be uncomfortable for people that don't have the type of body dresses are designed for so I'm keeping that in mind. I'm petite, midsize, and on the curvier side so I already knew when I tried on dresses they wouldn't fit me completely or some wouldn't go passed my hips which was fine but I was still made super comfortable! To get park here you are definitely going to want to use the parking garage near by or try to find street parking but that can be a bit difficult. I had suck a great experience here and will be coming back again to try on the dress I fell in love with.

The lady working here was extremely helpful and answered all of my questions…read more The dresses are arranged by era, and there's lots of them! I will return when I'm ready to make an appointment to try on some dresses.

I'm a big fan of vintage dresses. I own several and they are generally my go-to for other people's…read moreweddings and fancy parties. So when I started thinking about a wedding dress, I wanted to try to find a vintage number that fit both me and my style. I was so happy to learn about Andrea's because I wanted to shop leisurely (not get into an ebay bidding war) and try thing on (even if the measurements seem right, it may not look good once it's on). The shop is loosely organized by era, but you can pull from any rack if something catches your eye. I especially liked Andrea's vision in seeing how a dress could be altered--different neckline, shorter length, a change to the bodice--to fit the designs I was most interested in. A nice, low-pressure environment, but don't bring your whole entourage. There really isn't room for more than one or two extra people, and the dressing rooms are pretty small considering the volume of some of the dresses. Obviously the assortment changes all the time, but the day I was there I saw dresses ranging from about $300 to $1600. I was also impressed by the selection of vintage accessories, including sweet birdcage veils and embellished headbands.

I have been going to a good amount of bridal shops in Minnesota and I have to say the customer…read moreservice here and expertise is incredibly amazing! I had Liliya as my profesional stylist and she was simply amazing! I had so so so much fun! Usually going to a bridal shop can be daunting because I'm not the typical model size to fit into gowns given I'm petite, midsize and curvie can be tricky to try on dresses. Lili was so helpful and honestly she got me into a lot of dresses that I thought I wouldn't be able to fit in and I just couldn't help but laugh at how much fun it was trying on dresses. It was a workout but so worth it ! They have a lot of designer dresses and honestly a bit of everything ! Their website says " With a modern vision and great taste, My Darling Bridal has brought in dresses from all over the world into the comfort of a historical boutique. We curated a collection of beautiful gowns that will create a once in a lifetime experience for the bride and her loved ones. My Darling Bridal is a Christian based bridal shop in the heart of Saint Paul, MN. We are passionate about our values, beliefs , good tea and beautiful things. My Darling is proud to carry designers from all over the world! Many of the them are exclusive to our store." I honestly had so much fun and ended up falling in love with so many dresses !

This place is PHENOMENAL for prom tuxes. Our sons both have proms to attend and are built…read moredifferently- Last year we tried a chain and when we got there to pick up nothing fit. These guys ensure they tried it on, did alterations, and generally had everything right the week BEFORE prom, and it came pressed, smelled good and was ready to go

We had an exquisite wedding dress shopping experience! From champaign to wonderful recommendations…read moreand help, we found a beautiful gown. We tried other places but the quality of gowns are extraordinary and unique. Thank you Michele for bringing joy to our family celebration!!

The team is so friendly and professional. They have beautiful dresses! Highly recommend.read more

I had the best, most special experience at a&be with my besties and future mother-in-law!!!They…read morewent above and beyond to get to know me before even stepping into the store! From scheduling the appointment, to saying yes to my dress they made the entire process so fun, momentous and seamless!!! Rachel was incredible!!! She made sure I knew how to narrow down to the one and I ended up with the most perfect dress for me!! Being a petite shorty, it was so nice to have professional guidance who could advise for my body shape and size! I seriously can't wait to wear my dress on one of the biggest days of my life!! a&be are true professionals and will make you feel so good and comfortable! I highly recommend!!!

Second appointment for my friend's dress shopping. I didn't know there is a bridal store in Edina…read more Located in a popular area by restaurants, bars, and shopping. They have a variety of dresses and prices. I showed up first and there's an area with slippers to put on. The ladies greeted me and said oh yes, come on to the back and hangout. We sat back there watching my friend try on the dresses the sales ladies picked out for her. Everyone there was in a great mood.

Pros: Great location…read moreOwner Jill with her 25+ years in the industry is so knowledgeable Attendant who helped our bride get dressed was kind and helpful Love that they have consignment dresses - nice to have the option Service was wonderful and attentive! They made our bride feel so special! Many options for veils and jewelry Love the dressing room space with lots of seating for guests Front area also has a mirror so you can see the dress in natural light The seamstress was a tremendous help and knows her stuff! Cons: Parking can be a challenge Space is small so it can be tight inside Pro tip: Leave yourself plenty of time so you don't feel rushed. If you want personal service and knowledgeable staff, this is the place to go.

I've been to 3 total bridal shops so far for gown appointments and Effie's has my favorites. As…read moresoon as you walk in, you're asked to take your shoes off. They have pink slippers for you to use, or you can go barefoot. The entrance also has a nice little waiting area with comfy couches and a great view of all the dresses. Once you check in, you're greeted by your stylist. I should say that before your appointment, Effie's sends you a survey that includes your budget, styles you love, and more about you, so your stylist should have a general idea of what you like and what you can afford. Our stylist asked those questions again and had some dresses pulled for me to try on. More on that later! She lead us through the store and described each area of the store, including the 'off the rack' section, then gave me 5 tags to choose dresses I wanted to try on and let me and my group loose to find a gown. The off the rack section is sorted by size and is exactly how it sounds - you take the dress off the rack (normally at a discounted price) and go home with it that day. After we'd gone through the dresses and picked 5, we went back to our corner by the dressing rooms. My stylist had hung the dresses up in the room for me and said she'd be there for zipping and closing the dress. This took me by surprise, because the gowns I'd tried on before were complicated and would have been a struggle to pull them on by myself. Because I didn't have assistance, I had to let one dress go because I couldn't get it on by myself. Having said this, I'm sure there are some people who will really appreciate the privacy aspect because not everyone wants to be basically naked in a room with a stranger. For me, it would have helped to have assistance. As I tried on dresses and came out, my group was allowed to take photos, videos, and whatever we wanted. I even had one of my girls FaceTime my maid of honor because she lives in Pennsylvania - great connection! The lighting was natural and pretty and let us see the dresses at true color, which isn't always the case with bridal shops. I tried the dresses on that my stylist had pulled for me and LOVED them, but to my surprise, both of them were over my budget that I'd specified twice. One was about $1000 over and the other was about $300 over. This was disappointing to me, because I loved both of them. She did totally nail my style and picked beautiful gowns. As a counterpoint to this, she also talked to the finance part of the store when I tried the one on that was just over budget. If I bought it off the rack, it would be JUST in budget, so that was nice to know. Our stylist was patient with us, answered all our questions, and never made us feel rushed - even on a Saturday! Overall, I do recommend Effie's Bridal Trunk and will be purchasing a gown from them soon.

Imagine slipping into your wedding dress 30 minutes before your first look. Do you picture the…read moreelastic loops holding the buttons on the back falling apart? Sadly, that's what happened to me. Instead of being excited and giddy, I was confused and in tears being sewn into my dress, so it would stay shut. I spent $2k on an Allure Couture dress with Effies. After the wedding I called, provided photos of the elastic that fell apart (my alterations only hemmed my dress, nothing else, and it was the correct size), and was told they would "try" to talk to Allure. Allure is one of their largest vendors. After weeks of follow up, I was told "sorry, no warranty". Reading past the fake "!" in the text thread (below), they weren't responsive and didn't care. Why would they - They already had my money. It was and it still is heartbreaking to be treated like that and to have gone through that experience on my wedding day. Brides - Effies is a nice place to buy a dress, I agree, but if something goes wrong after you leave the store, the don't stand behind their dresses. It's sad, but important to know. I'm stuck with a dress that need to be fixed at my own expense. After weeks of back and forth, Effies offered me new loops from Allure. The same loops that fell completely apart - like, what? Oh and $25 to get them sewn on which we all know does not cover that type of alteration. I said thanks for the insulting texts, no thanks. Go somewhere else to buy your bridal gown. It's not worth the heartbreak.

I found out about Beauty By Design from the bridal salon I bought my wedding dress at. I was really…read morehappy that I was able to get in pretty quickly to start getting my dress tailored, because a lot of the other places I reached out to were booked through the end of the year, and my wedding is in September. Deborah has been amazing to work with. I really appreciate the time she put into my first appointment to suggest what needed to be changed and altered. She is also awesome for letting me bring my second dress, for my bridal shower, in as well to get altered. The alterations made to both dresses were fantastic and just what I asked for, and then some. I would highly recommend using Beauty By Design for your tailoring needs!

Deborah has been doing custom projects and alterations for me for the past few years. I always…read moreenjoy working with her and I am always very happy with the work she does. I am so happy she has her own studio!!