The bridal shop I got my dress from recommended Nilah for alterations and I'm glad I followed that…read morerecommendation. I didn't need anything super complicated or unusual done to the dress but Nilah seems like an expert who could handle anything. The cost also seemed reasonable based on what I understand of bridal alterations pricing, and getting the wedding dress to fit perfectly is probably one of the most important parts of the day. Nilah was friendly, efficient, and professional to work with. I also appreciated that she and her assistants are responsive via email for setting up appointments which is not the case with all vendors (it's much easier to send an email than find the time to make a call at times!). Overall highly recommend.

Nilah worked some serious magic on my MOB gown! She is utterly professional, so easy to work with…read moreand knows exactly what needs to be done. She also offers creative, beautiful solutions for things you might not have thought about. Her expertise exceeded my expectations. Even if you don't live in the greater Philly area, I can tell you unequivocally she's worth the drive!

I got my dress from La Bella Moda only 6 weeks out from my wedding and they were amazing! I was so…read moreworried about not finding a dress that I really loved in such a short timeframe but I fell in LOVE with my dress. Gabriella was so helpful. She found the dream dress that I described without me even knowing it existed. There were also plenty of dresses at a very reasonable price that don't compare to some of these other bridal boutiques that have ridiculous prices. Alterations were also so easy. The seamstress came right to the store and I booked all my fittings with her. I worked with Nuria and she was awesome too. I cannot recommend La Bella Moda enough!!!

As the mother of the bride, watching my daughter Katie find the dress of her dreams was one of the…read moremost emotional and meaningful parts of this entire journey--and thanks to La Bella Moda, it was also one of the most beautiful. From the moment we stepped through the doors, we were welcomed with such warmth, professionalism, and genuine care. The staff at La Bella Moda treated Katie with such kindness and respect, truly listening to her vision and guiding her with grace and expertise. They made her feel confident, radiant, and completely at ease every step of the way. The boutique itself is elegant, with a stunning selection of gowns, but it's the people who make it truly special. Every fitting was thoughtful and detail-oriented, and the team went above and beyond to ensure everything was perfect. As a mother, it meant the world to see my daughter so supported, celebrated, and genuinely happy. La Bella Moda is more than a bridal boutique--it's a place where unforgettable memories are made. I will always be grateful for the care and attention they gave to Katie during such a special time in her life. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. -- Rachel Buzzell, Proud Mother of the Bride As the mother of the bride, watching my daughter Katie find the dress of her dreams was one of the most emotional and meaningful parts of this entire journey--and thanks to La Bella Moda, it was also one of the most beautiful. From the moment we stepped through the doors, we were welcomed with such warmth, professionalism, and genuine care. The staff at La Bella Moda treated Katie with such kindness and respect, truly listening to her vision and guiding her with grace and expertise. They made her feel confident, radiant, and completely at ease every step of the way. The boutique itself is elegant, with a stunning selection of gowns, but it's the people who make it truly special. Every fitting was thoughtful and detail-oriented, and the team went above and beyond to ensure everything was perfect. As a mother, it meant the world to see my daughter so supported, celebrated, and genuinely happy. La Bella Moda is more than a bridal boutique--it's a place where unforgettable memories are made. I will always be grateful for the care and attention they gave to Katie during such a special time in her life. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. -- Rachel, Proud Mother of the Bride

I had a good experience here, however, I am giving it 3 stars instead of 5 because I didn't like…read morehow I wasn't able to personally look through inventory and pick out dresses myself like I have been able to at other stores. Dresses were brought to me to try on based off of feedback I gave the consultant, but I feel like I still wasn't able to find the vibe I was looking for. My consultant was very kind and helpful, but I would have liked seeing more dresses personally and my appointment felt slightly rushed, but I did love how we were able to make an appointment, as it is appointment-only, and I ended up having the whole shop to myself. Overall, I appreciated the aesthetic and cleanliness of the shop and liked that I was able to pick a budget that worked for me, but I didn't feel as though there was enough inventory for me to find the dress of my dreams.

Behind a locked door step into a dimension of hearts and tulle, everything but the knight in…read moreshining armor. My daughter and I sipped lovely flutes of champagne with rosebuds, and then I was treated to a fashion show of one slinky dress after another. Our guide explained it all. Learned about veils -- plain and fancy, slits up the side, backless, plunging necklines, yes and yes. The experience culminated in the question: Are you ready to say yes to the dress? Kinda sorta but better sleep on it.

This place as an amazing find. I was having a non-traditional wedding, and didn't want something…read moreoverly formal (no ball gowns for me). This is the only shop in the Philly area that cares the Kelly Faetanini brand. The Kelly Faetanini brand has a variety of styles, but they definitely tend to skew toward the more modern bride. All the dresses are gorgeous and the staff are courteous and helpful. I traveled from out of town for my appointment and to pick up my dress and they were incredibly helpful and understanding when it came to scheduling. Delivery of the dress was on time, and they put up with my annoying emails asking if the dress was in yet! I truly found my dream dress here--everyone at the wedding kept asking me if I had it custom made!

I honestly don't think I could say enough good things about Liberty and Lace. THIS is exactly what…read morewedding dress shopping should be. It's helpful to note that I am plus size, and only have 5 months until the wedding date, so not a ton of time to work with. I went into this appointment extremely nervous and discouraged after having such a negative experience at a different shop earlier in the day. As soon as I walked in the door, I knew this one would be different. Julie was extremely warm and welcoming, and took the time to let me pick dresses I loved, while making suggestions based on what she thought would work for me. Since I have a larger frame and bust, many of the dresses didn't fit me exactly, but Julie was a professional at finagling and maneuvering the dresses in ways so that I could see exactly how they would fit on my body. She truly made me feel beautiful, which is amazing considering I came in feeling completely defeated. I found the perfect dress, thanks to Julie's help - and then cancelled the other appointments I had at other shops that day. I worked with Julie to completely customize my dress with the designer, so I could create something I feel even more wonderful in. She has walked me through every step of the process, making sure I understand the cost breakdown, and even allowing me to see renderings of the customized dress we created before placing the order with the designer. The level of customer service and professionalism at this shop has blown me away and I cannot recommend it any more. If you are looking for a high level of customer service, quality dresses, and a great experience, don't think twice - visit Julie at Liberty and Lace.

I hired Lauren as a Christmas gift to my mom. My mom is not the easiest person to please and Lauren…read moregot glowing reviews from her and my mom is excited about her new wardrobe. I set things up from Seattle for my mom in Philly and was a little concerned that my mom would be difficult in terms of not wanting to part with clothes even if the last time she wore them was 25 years ago, and I was worried she would be hard pressed to try new things. But I trusted that Lauren had the expertise and was up to the task and whatever she did, worked. My mom had so much fun and has a new confidence in her style.

Lauren helped me create an entirely new wardrobe. We started by defining my personal style, which…read morewas something I never thought about. It helped me get clear about how I wanted to look and feel. Next we went through my closet to purge all the items that no longer suited me. It was really helpful to have her guidance when deciding what items to keep and donate. She consigned and donated all the items I no longer wanted which was a huge help. And I made some money! Shopping was surprisingly easy and pain free! Lauren pulled several items for me to try on before I arrived. She respected my budget and I ended up with an entirely new wardrobe! Colleagues and friends have actually commented on how different and "put together" I look. Getting dressed in the morning is so much easier!

I've been to Anila several times now and I don't trust anyone else with my dress alterations. She's…read morevery talented at what she does and her work is extremely high quality. Her prices are very fair and she always gives great tips on the best alterations to make. She's also so friendly and makes me laugh during my appointments. I highly recommend her to anyone looking for bridal/occasion dress alterations and custom gowns!

Anila was a pleasure to work with!!!! 100/10 service, she is very meticulous with your work and…read moretakes such good care of you. My wedding dress was about 1-2 sizes too big for me, had non detachable sleeves, and a long train that needed hemming. She fixed everything and more! Made my arm piece detachable for ease and comfort; added the most beautiful and (EASY) bustle. She exceeded my expectations with her expertise and eye for the smaller details! My dress fit me like a glove!!! Every time we had an appointment I looked forward to seeing her. I cannot recommend enough!

On Monday (under duress- hers, not mine) my mom and I went Mother of the Bride dress shopping. Our…read morefirst stop was Occasions. It's a pretty small store and on a Monday we were some of the only people in there. First floor is mother-of-the-bride type stuff in one room, communion and flower girl dresses in another, and prom dresses upstairs. The MOB side is a mix of kinda dowdy and really flashy. The woman was pretty helpful, although she had only been working there for a few weeks. Mom tried on a bunch of things and didn't find much that she was interested in. There were about 3 styles that she thought she would like and just as we were about to create a file a friend of the sales woman came in and she went up to the prom floor with her and sent someone else down to finish the little bit of paperwork...which felt like a brush off.

We went here to buy a communion dress. It was a great experience. We went on a trunk show day…read more It was a madhouse but it was really fun. When the dress came in, they steamed it and it was perfect! The day we picked it up, we took a friend and her daughter to shop for a prom dress. Again, it was packed amd we had a ball. I think the mayhem is all part of the fun.

Highly recommend. Carmella helped me pick out the perfect dress to wear to my son's wedding…read more Professional, courteous and figured out exactly what dresses I need to try on that would look best for me. Go check them out.

My daughter went out looking for a last minute prom dress that needed little to no alteration. what…read moreshe was sold was a 137$ dress for 600$ which needed extensive alteration. Dress was to be picked up on Wednesday for a Friday prom that same week. Not only do I feel that the sales lady took advantage of a young girl, but she was well aware that the dress wouldn't be able to be altered in less than 2 days time! If you want a decent dress steer clear of this place!!!