Using Mari Mi Bridal is the single biggest regret I have with my wedding. For those who don't want to read a long form essay on the million ways they screwed me over, the summary is that we purchased a dress, including a $200 rush fee for the dress to be ready in June and a $200 fee for the dress to be lined. The dress came unlined approximately 6 weeks later than promised, and Mari Mi repeatedly never returned my calls. They promised in writing to reimburse me for the cost of putting the lining in (I was charged $400 from my seamstress for just the lining issue), but as of this posting they have not despite requests to do so. I went dress shopping in March for my September wedding, and purchased a ~$3500 dress with $200 rush fee and $200 lining fee. I was told the dress would be ready in mid June ( I don't recall the exact date). Mari Mi reached out once to confirm which panels I wanted lined. We agreed to line several panels in the bodice and hips, and they shared a photo of what exactly would be lined. On July 1st, I had not heard about my dress pickup so I called Mari Mi. I was told someone would call me back. No one did, so I called the next day. I was told someone would call me back in 30 minutes. No one did. I called a 3rd day in a row. At that time I was told the dress was late, still hadn't shipped, and I should make a pickup appt for the end of July. They could not tell me why the dress was late, nor did they offer to refund the $200 rush fee. I made a pickup appt for July 30th. Did they call me when my dress actually came in? Of course not. On July 30th I arrived to pick up my dress, and the dress was unlined in ~6 of the 8 panels we agreed to (depending on how you count the panels). I brought this up to the sales associate, who said she would reach out to her boss. It was honestly very upsetting as I already had a horrible experience with them, and when they finally delivered the dress it was so far from what we had agreed upon and I had very limited time to fix it. The dress has several see-through mesh areas including deep in the hips, and I would feel very exposed if I was getting married in it unlined. Genuinely, I would not be able to wear underwear as the side straps would be visible with the cutouts. At this point I went to their website and submitted a complaint. The owner offered to "pay" for the lining in alterations (though we had already paid for the lining when buying the dress.) The next day I went to my alterations appointment with my seamstress and explained the situation. They needed fabric from the dressmaker to line the bodice in the areas Mari Mi had failed to line, so they called Mari Mi. I could not hear the exact conversation, but the account from my seamstress was that Mari Mi only offered to line the bodice in the fabric from the skirt, which was simpler fabric that did not match the bodice as the bodice had a lace layer. My rockstar seamstress was luckily able to procure the correct bodice fabric on their own. My seamstress charged $400 for the lining to be put in after the fact as they had to buy fabric+shipping+labor, and I overheard that Mari Mi were being super rude to them about the cost. It was actually originally $500, but my seamstress gave a discount as a courtesy to Mari Mi. Again I had paid $200 to line the dress originally and Mari Mi did not check it when it arrived and handed me an unlined dress. It's not surprising to me that it would cost more to put in during alterations than when the dress was being made. Ultimately, if you want a bridal shop that will return your calls and deliver the dress you agreed to in the timeline you agreed to, consider going anywhere else. And again, as of this posting Mari Mi owes me $400 for lining (and arguably $200 for the rush fee) that they have not paid and instead have ignored my emails requesting to be reimbursed as they promised in writing to do. read more

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I had the BEST experience wedding dress shopping at Mari Mi Bridal. My consultant, Alicia, was knowledgable and friendly. When I checked in and filled out the bridal questionnaire, I forgot to tell her what designer I was most interested in. As we were browsing the dresses, I stopped her to let her know and she said she had already pulled a TON of dresses from that designer! It made me feel comfortable and confident that she knew the exact vibe I wanted to go for. Dresses in many different price ranges, and they are so respectful of your budget. While trying on dresses, she was extremely knowledgable about adjustments that were available for each gown (linings, sleeves, bustles, etc.). Different from many other bridal shops in Philly, my crew and I were able to browse the racks ourselves, and pick a few dresses to try on in addition to the ones Alicia pulled for me. The appointment was 90 minutes, so I really felt like I could take my time, have fun, and see which gown really spoke to me! When I got overwhelmed, Alicia was so helpful and made sure we slowed down - she even offered me chocolate and some words of encouragement! She really was the best, and I'm so happy I ended up getting my dress here. Would ABSOLUTELY recommend to all brides! read more

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First and foremost, I had the experience at Mari Mi Bridal. It was the first bridal shop I made an appointment with after I got engaged. I went alone as I wanted to just browse. I worked with Alicia and she was hands down the KINDEST and easiest person to work with. She was down to earth and made me feel so comfortable. The first dress I tired on was the one and I knew it. Alicia allowed me to try on as many dresses as I wanted of all different styles. She took photos of me and gave me honest feedback when I was in each dress. Though this experience was amazing, I decided to browse other bridal shops. I ultimately went with another shop to buy a dress and when it came in, I realized it wasn't "the one". (A bride's WORST nightmare). I emailed Alicia at Mari Mi Bridal and she told me to come in because I still had some time. Funny enough, the owner let me know she had just asked Alicia about me to see if I moved forward with getting my dress from their shop. (It felt like the stars aligned with that one!). I tired on the first dress I tried on and knew it was it. The dress came in about 7 weeks later and I am over the moon happy about it! My advise to all brides in the area - GO TO MARI MI BRIDAL. They are heavenly dresses and the experience is amazing. Budget for the dress you want because you are the star of the show on your wedding day. 11/10 recommend Mari Mi Bridal. Thank you to everyone there. read more

I had an amazing dress shopping experience at Mari Mi (multiple times!). Monet is the best and so is Amanda! They were awesome helping me with scheduling especially because I'm from out of town, and overall so helpful with everything. My wedding was last month and I absolutely loved my dress! read more

I got my wedding dress for Mari Mi last fall. I came in knowing a specific dress I wanted to try on, but Monet also pulled several other dresses in that same style to give me some options. They were proactive about communicating post-purchase and arranging a time for me to pick the dress up. They also have a great selection of veils and other accessories; I ended up making my own veil so didn't take advantage but it could definitely be a one stop shop if that's what you're looking for. Definitely recommend making an appointment here. I just got married and all anyone could talk about was how beautiful and unique my dress was! read more

Monet, the owner of Mari Mi Bridal, is so nice and easy to work with. When you tell her your budget she doesn't pull out dresses that are outside of it. She definitely doesn't try to oversell you and just makes you feel very comfortable during everything. I literally got everything that I ever wanted in a wedding dress and more. I never once felt rushed. After ordering my dress she connected me with her seamstress that she used for her two wedding dresses. The seamstress is quick, efficient and affordable. When my dress came in early she offered to contact the seamstress for me to move up my fitting. Monet took my dress to my lyft for me that was outside. She's wonderful. I'll post my wedding dress after my wedding day (May 4th) read more

Mari Mi Bridal - I said Yes to the Dress - Bridal Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

I had a great experience at Mari Mi Bridal last weekend. It was my first time wedding dress shopping and I felt nervous, excited, unsure, shy BUT Gabrielle (Gabby) was a perfect consultant. She was professional, knowledgeable and tastefully gave suggestions. I had a private area to try on dresses with my mom and sister which was very nice. The shop was clean and beautiful, too. Although I did not commit to a dress that day, Gabby made a note of my preferences in the system and gave me a card with details of the dresses I liked. There is a high chance I go back to purchase THE ONE! I highly recommend scheduling an appointment with Mari Mi! read more

Monet is the owner and she's amazing! From the very first time we met her, my Mom and I felt like we were old friends! The boutique itself is beautiful. It's girly and chic, modern, bright and inviting...just what you would want and expect when shopping for bridal items!!! There are lots of cute little novelty items at the front such as water bottles, notebooks, pens, makeup bags, etc. I wanted to look for my gown here before it even had its grand opening. We wound up purchasing my gown before visiting this boutique BUT I read in a bridal magazine that Monet and Mari Mi have some of the glitziest, girliest, most glamorous headpieces in Philly and as soon as I read that I told my Mom that we HAD to come here!!! And we did! And Monet delivered!!! We found a beautiful hairpiece for me to wear on my wedding day. It is STUNNING! I can't wait to see it in my hair (for real). I also tried on some Badgley and Mischka shoes. My standard size was actually too big for me so Monet ordered a half size down so we could see if they fit better...and they did!!! So we wound up getting my hair piece and my shoes here. They only take one appointment at a time so you have that really special feeling if you are trying on wedding gowns. I loved that Unveiled ran their appointments that way and I can say that Mari Mi is a much cleaner, more modern boutique than Unveiled so it will give every bride an even more special feeling as they try on their wedding gowns. The boutique is very responsive to e-mail inquiries and they are flexible and willing to work with you when scheduling your appointment which makes things much easier than a lot of places. I absolutely recommend checking out Mari Mi for wedding gowns and/or bridal accessories!!! You won't be disappointed. Thank you, Monet for all of your help! read more

I would recommend anyone and everyone to Mari Mi. The owner is adorable and so helpful. We loved having the whole shop to ourselves to browse around and take our time. It did not feel like she was trying to sell anything, she just wanted to be helpful and you can tell loves what she does. I had the please of visiting this cute boutique 3 times while my sister picked her dress. The second time was to try on the 3 top dresses she like. I was allowed to bring champagne, fruit, and a tray of snacks to make it feel extra special for our family who was there to help with the final pick. The last time was when we picked up the dress and it was almost sad that we had no reason to return to the boutique again. Highly recommend, you won't be disappointed. read more

Mari Mi Bridal - Bridal Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

I didn't end up finding my dress at Mari Mi, but I'm glad I went nevertheless. It was nice to have the entire shop to myself, and Amanda was super sweet to my parents, my best friend, and me. The shop itself is very clean, neat, and pretty inside, which is exactly what one wants in a wedding dress boutique. My only complaint is that it is on the small-ish side, so the variety of dresses was not quite as wide as what I saw in a few larger shops. read more

I cannot express how much I LOVED my dress shopping experience at Mari Mi! I loved how intimate they make your appointment. Even pre pandemic, they'd only take in one bride per hour appointment so the full attention was on you. They made sure you had plenty of time to try on all of their beautiful dresses so you can find the dress of your dream! I've been to appointments for other brides up at Kleinfeld's in NYC and it felt like we were sitting in a dress factory where they only cared about the money you were paying and not how you felt. That was not the case at all here at Mari Mi! I knew a few other brides who bought their dresses at Mari Mi and my stylist Amanda could remember every one of them! And when I went to go pick up my dress 6 months after it was ordered, she greeted me with a big smile and as much excitement as I was feeling because you could tell she was truly excited to see the Mari Mi brides so happy! 1000/10 would recommend! read more

I don't have enough good things to say about this shop. Amanda and Monet are probably the two sweetest people I could have ever met or imagined would help me find my dress. You'd be doing yourself a disservice not to try on gowns here. I never felt they were pushy and they went above and beyond in ways I couldn't have imagined to make me feel so comfortable! Found my dress here and wouldn't have had it any other way! read more

I never really write reviews, but felt it was necessary because of how great my experience was. This store had such an amazing selection of beautiful gowns, and they were beyond accommodating and helpful in my dress selection. Hands down one of the best bridal boutiques to go to if you are looking to go to a high end boutique with quality service!! I'll be coming back soon once I need to get my bridal accessories! read more

I made an appointment months ago at this place and when I went back into my email to confirm what time the appointment was at, I realized for some odd reason, there was no confirmation sent by email like every other shop. I made another appointment accidentally and when I realized my mistake, I immediately canceled the extra appointment. For some reason, Mari Mi canceled BOTH appointments even though I only canceled the extra one and never called to clarify which appointment was being canceled. I got to the shop and the woman working the front desk was extremely rude, not even saying Hi when we walked in. She was also saying that I got a confirmation text 48 hours prior to the appointment, which I never did. Once she saw that I wasn't the woman who took the appointment spot after me, she seemed almost happy to tell me that there was nothing that she could do to help and didn't offer any sort of accommodation. But honestly, the Wedding Factor saved the day! Go there instead. read more

Great boutique with a beautiful selection of gowns. Monet, the owner, is extremely personable and friendly, and Amanda, the associate is also great and super knowledgeable and helpful. I came in looking for dresses, with a wedding that's 5mos away, and they were very flexible with me. The whole experience was great and personal. I highly recommend this boutique and their customer service! read more

Monet made my experience for wedding dress shopping completely unforgettable (honestly)! We stumbled upon her boutique when looking for a specific designer and are so glad we did. At the time of my appointment, we had the entire boutique to ourselves and had a lot of options to pick from that were all right in line with my style. Once we "found the dress" my parents, myself and even Monet were crying. It was such a memorable experience, that I am so happy she was able to be a part of. We ultimately ended up customizing two dresses to arrive at the final perfect dress, and I can't thank Monet enough for suggesting it. From then on, she was amazing with ensuring my dress was customized according to our specifications and she made every visit so personalized. Never did we feel like a customer; we always felt like family. I will forever cherish our relationship and that she helped me find my dream dress. If you're looking for a wonderful experience and gorgeous dresses, I HIGHLY recommend checking our Mari Mi - trust me, you won't regret it!! THANK YOU, MONET!!!! read more