I've been to a number of bridal shops at this point (6 or 7), but Nyanza was the one that just felt right! The customer service is unparalleled. They kept track of what I was looking for and 8 months later they let me know they were getting in something I might be interested in and made sure I was able to get an appointment. Everyone I've interacted with there is kind, helpful, knowledgeable, and not at all pushy. This is the one place I went were I felt like what I wanted was heard and respected versus a gown was being pushed on me. Ashley and Sara were really helpful and clear that this is a big choice for me, and I should take my time and get it right (which was both super reassuring and not my experience elsewhere!). My entire experience was comfortable, relaxed, empowering, and exactly what I wanted it to be. Ashley has created a wonderful space for brides! Covid review: it's not easy shopping during covid, but Nyanza made it feel safe and easy. They are definitely taking good precautions. Only one appointment at a time, the sales associate wears a mask, there's hand sanitizer available all over the place, and you're not allowed to touch gowns until you try them on. I was also told that the gowns are quarantined/sanitized after appointments, which made me feel really safe. read more

No matter where you are at with your wedding dress shopping, if your goal is to find THE ONE effortlessly while actually enjoying the process, stop looking cuz you are looking at the right choice! I found about Nyanza Bridal as I was eyeing on Galia Lahav dresses and Nyanza is the exclusive retailer for their couture collection in the entire PNW. As a bride-to-be with a tight timeline, I was definitely overwhelmed when I started my dress hunting (especially when I didn't really know what exactly I was looking for ). Then everything changed after I received the first email from Ashley, the owner of Nyanza, and started to work with her on finding my dream dress. During the entire process, I was impressed with not only the knowledge Ashley has for the brands and dresses (not limited to those in her store!) but also her creativity to customize the dresses to meet your needs/specific body shape (I.e: adding straps off or on the shoulders). She's also very talented at helping me imagine what the final dress would look like when one dress was not available at store for try-on (in my case, she magically layered one dress of which the bottom part I really liked with the other one of which the top part I loved). On top of that, I really appreciate their patience when I have to FaceTime my family to help with decision-making, I love that my fiancé could play with their dog Delta and not get bored, and I also felt Ashley and her team are there to help me find my dream dress regardless if it's at the higher or lower end of my budget. Thanks to Nyanza, I managed to find THE ONE dress for me within 10 days since I started looking while really enjoyed the process! Now I'm so looking forward to receiving it and doing to final touches with their help! read more

I can't say enough about Ashley and Nyanza Bridal. when looking for a wedding dress, you hope to see a variety of dress styles, a person that knows bridal, and a place where they listen and have time to have you try on wedding dresses. Aside from showing us all her inventory, Ashley sought out dresses from their designers that were online. simply put, we wouldn't go anywhere else. Service impeccable and inventory is excellent read more

I found the love of my life at Nyanza Bridal! And no I am not talking about the shop dog Delta (a literal angel) or my future husband! After trying most every bridal salon in the Seattle metro area and just feeling worn and tired about the process, I stumbled across Nyzanza after seeing them listed as a stockist for a designer I was looking at. Trust when I say NO ONE has the thoughtful curation that Nyanza has. Ashley seems to keep a very healthy and broad price range of every designer she carries as well. This makes me as a customer believe there is something for everyone here even if it is a more designer centric bridal salon. On this, I worked with Rebecca who was thoughtfully transparent about price when I gave her my preferred budget and made sure I wasn't going to accidentally fall in love with something outside of my budget. That is some truly wonderful customer service. Additionally the shop was quiet, organized, every dress could be viewed easily. These are all things that stand out after going to many other salons that felt crowded with both dresses and people making those experiences over stimulating and not focused. I remember every dress I tried on at Nyanza because I was fully present having the store completely to ourselves with zero distractions. The second time there was another party but our privacy was not compromised at all! Also after my first appointment, Rebecca followed up with a detailed email of my top picks. She included fabrication and shape details and even photos of the dress on model which can be an important oversight when dress shopping since the samples are typically clamped in the back. She included price and any details we specifically spoke about. Seriously what an upgrade compared to the dress name written on a business card that other shops sent me home with. Rebecca also was also so understanding to the fact that even though I was 99.9% sure I was going to buy "the one" that I needed to sleep on it. I mean it is a huge decision! And I felt zero pressure. So she scheduled me for another appointment a week later and when I went back I was even more excited to purchase it. I wouldn't have changed anything about the process, it was wonderful. This salon has just does it all RIGHT! Ashley is just so clearly an expert because anything we didn't love about a certain shop, she corrected in her business. I cannot recommend this shop enough! read more

Ashley is a dream to work with! From first walking in the store she makes you feel heard, comfortable and welcome. You're able to freely browse the dresses which many places don't allow you to do. I didn't know exactly what I wanted so I picked some dresses and based on my selections she picked some for me and we ultimately found the perfect dress. During the buying process, there was no buying pressure and she actually encouraged me to sleep on the decision which never happened at any other store I went to. Throughout the ordering process she always kept me in the loop and my dress arrived on time and it was absolutely perfect. She offers alterations in-house through Julia which turned out perfect as well. Ashley also went above and beyond answering random wedding questions and always was responsive in emails. She makes the wedding dress process fun and easy and I would recommend her to anyone in a heartbeat. read more

Ashley and Dakota were sent from the high heavens. They we're PHENOMENAL and incredibly knowledgeable. Dakota made the whole experience so fun and Ashley was the perfect guide to my dress journey. I tried on a dress I liked, came back a couple weeks later and she remembered me and the dresses I liked. she made perfect suggestions on dresses I missed out on. HIGHly recommend read more

Ashley Child is an angel. Nyanza Bridal is heaven. This is the place to find your wedding dress. From start to finish, my experience with Ashley and Nyanza was flawless. I went to one other bridal shop before I came to Nyanza. My experiences do not compare. Ashley helped me envision my wedding day and she brought that vision to life through my dress. She helped me try on a lot of different styles and helped me understand what each style would feel like on the day of the wedding. She was knowledgeable and a joy to work with. I knew I found my dress the moment I put it on. And from that moment, Ashley went above and beyond to make sure the dress fit me perfectly. My fittings were a blast. The final fitting was special and wonderful. I truly feel like Ashley is now a friend more than anything. Ashley, I can't thank you enough. You are so incredibly talented at your job and your store is absolutely beautiful. You are the ultimate girl boss. Thank you for everything. You made my wedding pure magic. read more

I honestly can't say enough good things about my amazing experience being a Nyanza bride. Ashley, Sara and Julia were all so kind, considerate and vastly knowledgeable. Being a pandemic bride had a lot of hardships, but working with these lovely ladies to find, style and fit my dress was honestly one of the best customer experiences I've ever had. The store is comfortable and just bursting with so many gorgeous things (and the most adorable friendly shop dog, Delta). Each gown is impeccably taken care of and in great condition. Sara and Ashley always listened to every detail of my vision and went out of their way to make sure I had exactly what I needed. Julia is a WIZARD when it comes to alterations. The work she did on my multi layer tulle bustle was nothing short of art. They even went so far as to source multiple options when I asked to add buttons to the closure of my dress. My Vera Wang gown, Maria Elena Headpiece and veil all stole my heart and I am forever grateful to them for making me feel like my best self on my wedding day. Zero regrets, just so much joy and gratitude. For real- from one bride to another, give these ladies your business and you'll be so grateful you did! read more

I had the absolute best dress shopping experience at Nyanza! We drove all the way up from Portland, OR to visit a specific designer that only Nyanza had. Ashley and Sara couldn't have been more welcoming and helpful. We had the salon to ourselves during our appointment and it was such a relaxing, beautiful space to try on dresses! Sara perfectly understood what I was looking for in a dress--the selection was huge and beautiful. Once I found THE dress, Sara was so encouraging and patient with me--pairing different veils and accessories and helping me visualize different potential dress alterations. The service at Nyanza is so personal that I left feeling like Ashley and Sara truly know me. I cannot wait to return for my fitting! read more

Nyanza is by far the best place to find your dress in the Seattle area! Ashley was amazing!!!! Highly recommend if you're looking for something unique and on-trend. Definitely the place for the "cool girl" bride. read more

I am absolutely in love with Nyanza bridal and am soooo grateful for Ashley. I first came in about a month ago at the very beginning of my dress shopping journey and was so impressed with Ashley's knowledge of the gowns. My mom commented after we left how impressive it was that she knew every detail about the gowns in her shop. Her dresses are gorgeous and we had plenty of time and space to shop. I knew I was a Galia Lahav bride right away as I was drawn to the details, beading and unique designs of each dress. Ashley was so professional and helpful. I didn't buy a dress right then as I had another appointment immediately afterward. Ashley was never pushy and sent me all the information via email so that I could look at all the gowns, headpieces, and veils I had tried and see the prices with my family. Funnily enough, we ran into Ashley two days later at a restaurant. We stopped and chatted and it felt like fate seeing her. Now this is where the story gets crazy. I had known I had loved one of the Galia dresses I had tried but I was still interested in trying another popular designer that was at another boutique. I went to that appointment and got caught up in the excitement (and pressure from that stylist) and ended up saying yes there. I had immediate regrets. What came next is better saved for another review on a different page, but some shady things happened that prevented me from getting my deposit back before they sent in my dress to production. Somehow I had found myself in a situation I had hoped would never happen to me. After many tears my family and I were trying to figure out what to do. My mom suggested calling Ashley. We could tell she was so knowledgeable about the industry and she had the dress I truly wanted. I called her and she talked to me on the phone for about 20 minutes. She supported me, listened to me and gave me some solutions. It was so nice to have someone listen to my fears and walk me back from the ledge. After much thought and discussion, my family decided on buying the dress I truly loved and sorting out the dress from the other salon when that time came. I called Ashley again and she set up an appointment for me to come try on "the one". She was so welcoming once again and she had my dress ready for me. We had a full appointment just to bask in the feeling that I was indeed in my right dress and I felt so happy. I am so grateful that I had Ashley on my team and that she was so understanding. It never felt like a salesperson just saying what I wanted to hear. She gave me options on every side and I am so appreciative of that expertise. My family left our appointment yesterday with smiles and we all raved about how professional and incredible the experience is at Nyanza. Of all of the boutiques I visited in the Seattle area, Nyanza had the most stunning selection of gowns of all styles. The salon is very clean and beautifully decorated. There is even a cute pup (Delta) to greet you at the door. I highly recommend Nyanza and Ashley. If you are looking for beautiful gowns, knowledgeable stylists and a 5* experience. Nyanza is the salon to visit! read more

Wedding planning during a pandemic has certainly been interesting but my dress shopping experience was taken above and beyond by going to Nyanza Bridal! Ashley and the team at Nyanza made it so I didn't feel like my experience was lesser because of the restrictions in place due to Covid, which was very important to me. The whole process of shopping at Nyanza was highly personalized and Ashley was really able to understand my style and the vision I was going for for the big day. Nyanza has an amazing selection and range of dresses that would fit any bride's style and needs. Ashley's knowledge and understanding of each dress and designer is astounding and makes the process of finding your dress so much easier! Their knowledge of the wedding industry in general is awesome to have available too. In trying on my dress, I was also able to bounce ideas off Ashley about other aspects of the wedding, tying the color of my dress into the rest of the decor, etc. Shopping at Nyanza and ultimately buying my dress there was one of the best decisions I've made through the wedding planning process! I couldn't recommend Nyanza Bridal enough and I can't wait to continue working with them through alterations and final fittings! read more

My experience at Nyanza bridal was unmatched by any other bridal shop I visited. While dress shopping for my wedding gown, I tried on over 80 gowns at over 10 different appointments... and at some point I nearly settled for a gown. However, at the last minute I reached out to Sarah for an appointment and I found myself completely in love with a gown. Nyanza Bridal was above and beyond accommodating, where other shops had declined me a second appointment to bring my future-MIL, Nyanza was completely gracious and understanding and welcomed the appointment. Moreover, when a designer had an additional unexpected fee for my gown, Nyanza bridal graciously offered to offset the fee, without me even asking. I also appreciate that they do their alteration appointments in-store, which gives the added bonus of not only a comfortable first-fitting but also your stylist will be there with you every step of the way. (As opposed to other shops, which as soon as you purchase a gown and it comes in, you are on your own!) From a quality gown selection, knowledgeable stylists, and a clean and professional environment, I believe Nyanza bridal is the bridal shop not to miss. read more

If I could give more than 5 stars, I would! I was looking for an elegant, classic, yet modern gown... something I had been really struggling to find in Seattle's incredibly boho-heavy bridal market. Nyanza Bridal not only has beautiful gowns that match the above description from Anne Barge, Romona Keveza, and Galia Lahav to name a few, their customer service is top-notch. Ashley, the owner, and Sara, the stylist, were both incredibly kind, helpful, patient, and knowledgeable, and their passion for the bridal industry really shows. It's clear that they care about their brides and just want them to be happy--no pressure-y sales tactics here! Sara even took the time to take a bunch of videos of me in different gowns (both stills and walking) so I could show my mom who lives all the way on the East Coast. They were patient enough to pull some clever magic and put a second gown on me with a different skirt while I was wearing another dress with a neckline I liked to show me how the gown could look with a fuller skirt. They also had tons of great suggestions as far as alterations when I asked about things I could tweak... I'll be the first to admit I'm very particular and they were very helpful in that regard. I have not yet purchased a dress there, but will be going back later this month to look at a gown I loved with my mom when she's in town for the holidays (Ashley was even the one to encourage a first visit in advance of my mom coming in order for me to get an idea of what I liked... again, I really appreciated the no-pressure attitude!) Nyanza Bridal was by far my best wedding dress shopping experience to date... thanks Ashley and Sara! Go support a woman-owned and operated business! Random side notes: the boutique itself (which is also very trendy and beautiful inside as well) is located on a nice street in Kirkland with a ton of natural light, which was perfect to see the dresses in since my wedding will be outdoors. Also a lot of parking around! read more

I saw a dress online that was perfect for my daughter's wedding and Nyanza Bridal went above and beyond to get it into their store for me. I can't say enough about their customer service. And the dresses are beautiful! read more

After a few bridal appointments without finding anything that was in the budget and that I loved, I walked by Nyanza Bridal to see the prettiest dress in the window! It was exactly what I was looking for and loved. Called the store the next day and the owner Ashley was so helpful in getting me in to try it on multiple times during Covid time. She was really supportive in the whole process and was NOT at all pushy. I was in a bit of a time crunch and my only option was to buy that exact dress and do alterations. The back of the dress was open and i wanted a covered back. They shop was able to get me the same material that my sleeves were made of from the designer and ship it to me within a week so I can start on alterations right away! Nyanza bridal has really high quality dresses in a variety of styles and also price ranges. I highly recommended it as I felt very well taken care of and very supported throughout the decision making process both by Ashely and Sarah! read more

So many beautiful dresses! I went to four other bridal boutiques in the Seattle/Kirkland area and Nyanza definitely had the best dresses, location, and customer service. The dress selection was very impressive - they had everything from very simple/clean designs to intricately detailed dresses with beading. They definitely have a more modern vibe in comparison to other places, which I liked. The interior of their bridal salon is so nicely decorated and spacious with a bunch of large windows, it was great to be able to see the dresses in natural lighting! My stylist Sara was super professional and helpful, as well as patient while we took photos of the dresses and asked questions. She followed up with me promptly after my first appointment and was not pushy at all. I had such a great experience and am so glad I said yes to the dress here! read more

After trying on what felt like 100+ dresses in various stores around the Seattle area, I can confidently say visiting Nyanza was a completely elevated experience. Ashley (the owner) and Sara (an incredible stylist) are both unbelievably personable and helped me find the dress of my DREAMS. They were never once pushy (even encouraged me to go to my other appointments that weekend so I wouldn't wonder 'what if'), but made it clear they would be there for me 110% should I choose to go with the Nyanza dress. It's obvious the women of Nyanza are passionate about this industry, and unlike some other shops I visited in the area, Nyanza isn't just there to order your dress for you and call it a day; Ashley periodically checks in with me and makes sure I am aware of all timelines and details involved with my dress - I don't even need to worry about booking a seamstress separately because they've streamlined the whole process for me. 5 big golden stars for them! read more