As a plus sized girly, I had alot of anxiety about finding the perfect dress and finding something…read moreI would feel beautiful in. Ms. Kathy and her employees made me feel welcomed and went above and beyond to find the dress of my dreams. I couldn't be more thankful to these wonderful ladies and will recommend them to anyone who will listen! Also, I loved how it was a one stop shop- I was able to get my beautiful dress and had it altered for a great price. 10000% recommend!

I truly lucked into the best bridal experience! I had been to multiple shops in Atlanta and I never…read morefelt welcomed. I had an entirely different experience at Encore! We were welcomed right when we walked in the door, shown around, started grabbing dresses I liked and we started trying on. Kathy was so friendly and was there to help but not overbearing. This was the kind of wedding dress shopping experience that I wanted! In store experiences are kind of a thing of the past with online shopping but this store felt nostalgic and charming with high quality brands! I will be recommending to all my friends!

Carol was fabulous! The whole experience was seamless and she really knows what she's talking…read moreabout! I've recommended several friends to her over the years!

Carol is amazing! We looked all over Atlanta and surrounding areas for a professional and reputable…read moreservice to clean and preserve our daughter's wedding gown, and could not be more pleased to have discovered Bridal Gown Care. They took time to explain the process for carefully and thoroughly cleaning the gown - especially the many soiled areas around the hem and train! And, when we picked up the gown, they demonstrated how it was packed for storing. The experience was seamless, Carol is a real gem, and I highly recommend Bridal Gown Care's services to anyone looking for gown cleaning and/or preservation. It's worth the drive!

Wow, I just called and spoke to the nicest lady with the best customer service skills. I made an…read moreappointment to go and leave my dress for her to hem it. I called another business and they were so rude and made me feel like I was bothering them. I'm so glad I found Sandy's Alterations. I'll write another review in a few days about the price. She just texted me her address like she said she would. Great so far.

I'd worked with Sandy a few times for bridesmaid dresses, so she was my go-to for my wedding dress…read more She helped it fit like a glove! She added snaps to the sleeves, so they could be removed for the reception, as well as protective padding in the chest area. She also added a bustle that was unseen during the ceremony, but could be tied up with a ribbon for the reception. She also tailored the groom's suit and my brother's suit. Her skill and turn-around is worth what she charges! Love Sandy!

Spotted this gem near my families favorite local Mexican restaurant. Like every other woman during…read morethis season, I decided to do some spring cleaning of my closets. With my car packed, I headed over to Urban Renewal. Immediately upon walking in I was in love! From the sweet and courteous smiling ladies working at the front, to the well put together displays... EVERYTHING WAS a 10! The store style struck me as a mash up of southern- country charm, with a little bit of vintage twist. I loved how they organized the store by size and clothing type (shirts, bottoms, activewear...). Their shoe collection was so tempting too! As I waited for them to go through my clothes, I IMMEDIATELY GOT TO SHOPPING! Lol To my surprise, they took over 75% of the clothes I brought in!! Cant wait to see my return value! **fingers crossed Go check them out!

Found this place when my sister was visiting a couple of months ago. She loves thrift shops and…read moreconsignment stores so I looked online and found this one. Was impressed by the store! Beautifully set up and a great selection. High quality and decent prices. Found a gorgeous sweater for a great price. Have been back again to shop on my own. Got a nice pair of dress pants. Will keep this in my rotation of places to shop for great gently (or never) used clothing.

I had heard a lot about this boutique so my expectations were very high I guess. I was a little…read moredisappointed by the choices available that didn't really stand out. The display was seemed a bit chaotic. As one fellow shopper whispered, it maybe because of the end of the season.

In ATL for a girls' weekend, we stopped by Tootsies for a little bit of window shopping. I…read moreremember Tootsies from when I lived in Atlanta many years ago and it' still a fun fashionable store with friendly service and a variety of high end designer clothing. If you're on the hunt for anything from designer jeans and sweaters to dresses, blouses, purses, accessories, and more, Tootsies has you covered. It's fun to look around but be forewarned it's on the pricey side. If money is not an issue or you are wanting to treat yourself or a loved one to some quality luxury items, I am sure you will find something at Tootsies! They also have stores in Houston and Dallas and are willing to check inventory and ship if you don't see a size you are looking for in stock.

June 3rd: Our experience at David's Bridal at the Kennesaw location in Georgia, did not go as…read moreexpected. My daughter, Emma, who bought a dress three years ago for a different ceremony, brought in the dress to try on and embellish so that she could wear it. Once she put the gown on, she burst into tears, saying "this is not my dress anymore". I then told her that we were standing in David's Bridal shop and that she should go and find her dress for this ceremony to a wonderful man. So we went onto the floor and had some help from a floor attendant who chose some dresses for Emma to try on. The first thing that I was very disappointed in was our dress attendant who was on her phone all the time while after Emma had stepped out of her dressing room to show the dress. Every photo that I wanted to take of Emma in a dress, there she was in the background on her phone, completely ignoring my daughter. To say that I was unimpressed is putting it mildly. If we ever go back to this particular David's Bridal shop, I will not ask for or work with this individual again. Once Emma found her gown, she loved it so much that she literally walked from the floor into alterations (we had back-to-back appointments so we had plenty of time) and this amazing woman in alterations (5 for her), sat on the floor and shortened the front of the gown so that Emma could walk down the aisle without tripping... Leaving the back of the gown with it's full length and quite beautiful. My dress for Emma's ceremony was also altered and we were given a date for Pick-Up on both gowns. July 11th: Emma and I arrived for final fittings and to pick up the gowns. Emma try on her gown, and the length was absolutely perfect. So we had the alterations team pack up the gown to travel. BTW... David's Bridal shop DOES NOT offer free gown bags for their wedding dresses. I tried on my dress, and without any help from anybody within their alterations(1 for today's team), but thanks to my my daughter, we looked over the dress and deemed it worthy to wear at her ceremony. We then had the alterations department pack up my dress so that we could bring it home. Now, maybe I have watched way too many "say yes to the dress" to think that every bridal shop would make sure that the dress was ready to walk down the aisle. So for me to make the assumption that Emma's wedding gown was ready for her to walk down the aisle in, I had not looked at it until today. When I opened the bag and hung up the dress, I noticed that the bodice was heavily jeweled on the left side, but barely had any jewels on the right side. There was also frayed tool around the lace appliqué that was not cleaned up, and there were threads that were hanging out pretty much all over the dress. Now, making sure that those threads were not going to hinder any of the stitching of the dress bodice, I proceeded to clean up the threads sticking out of the gown. I also cleaned up any of the tool that was stitched around the lace appliqué, again, making sure that it wasn't going to destroy any part of the lace, so that it didn't look "messy". It's a wonderful thing that I have, in my latter years, begun to make jewelry and rosaries. This craft allotted me a great deal of beads, jewels, gems, and pearls. I then proceeded to add identical beading to the right side of the bodice so that it would at least balance out with the left side of the bodice. (before and after photos attached) So I guess the moral of my story is this... Do not think that because you saw it on the TV, that your bridal shop will do their very best to make sure that the dress that you purchased is 100% ready to walk down the aisle. Make sure you go over the entire dress while you are still in the shop if possible... that is one mistake that I absolutely made. The positive side... I was able to add my own very special touch to my daughters wedding gown. The moment that she puts it on will be absolutely PRICELESS!!

I took a pair of blue jeans in to be altered and they were very kind as they were pinning the legs…read moreand waistband, assuring me there was nothing better than a great fitting pair of jeans. I went to the counter an they said: $150.00 - OK, for 1 pair??? yes ma'am but you will love them because they will fit you perfectly. I paid the $150.00 and they made me a pickup date for 30 day later - being the 9th of March. Today, I was so excited to pickup my "best fitting jeans ever" and when I put them on, they were as bad as when I left them there! I told the associate that these didn't even look like they had been altered at all! The seamstress came in and told me that the fabric is stretchy and she couldn't take them up anymore because of that --- well, that's a bunch of garbage because I also can sew, I just didn't want to do it myself and the fact that the fabric is stretchy had nothing to do with they didn't cut enough off and the jeans were still an inch too large on both legs; and why did it cost $150.00 to run 2 seams??? I told them it was a terrible job and I would NEVER be back there for any reason! I do not recommend them because they did not do what they said they were going to do ; and the amount they charged was out of this world as well as their time frame to get them back. The fact that they lied about their mistake of how much to remove to begin with. ALL IN ALL - JUST A TERRIBLE EXPERIENCE, TOO MUCH MONEY , AND TOO MUH TIME ---- I AM EXTREMELY DISAPPOINTED!

I love the custom suit I had made for my wedding! There are few places like this where you can…read moredesign your suit completely from the ground up and at reasonable prices! Mike also made sure the suit fit to my liking and was happy to made minor adjustments to the fit. I would recommend Trio.

Wow, the attention to detail here is incredible…read more Mike is truly amazing. You can tell he really cares about getting everything just right. My fiancé has shopped here before, and he knew he had to come back to find the perfect tux for our wedding. The entire experience felt personal, thoughtful, and easy from start to finish. We'll definitely be sending multiple family members here because we trust him completely. Whether you need a tux for a black tie event or you're looking for a sharp new suit, this is your place. Such a great local business and absolutely worth supporting. Could not recommend more.

Highly recommend Sew Elegant Alterations for wedding dress alterations! Quick turnaround & very…read morefair pricing! Belinda is SO good at what she does! In 2020 nothing feels "normal" when planning a wedding but trying on my dress last night gave me the bride feel! Can't wait to wear my dress on the big day!

My wedding was less than 30 days and was in a panic because I thought my wedding dress was too big…read morearound the chest and waist, turns out we weren't tying it properly. I looked all around for the best wedding dress alterations in Kennesaw, and then I across Belinda's reviews. She squeezed me in as soon as she could, and was such a pleasure to work with. She showed me how to properly tie up my dress so that it would fit in all the right places, and was super nice and professional. She made me feel so comfortable and really pretty for my big day. I would most definitely recommend her to all of my friends and family who need any type of dress alterations in the future! #BelindaForPresident

I cannot say enough good things about my experience at Bridals by Lori. From the moment I walked…read morein, I was met with the most incredible energy and support from Darian, the manager, along with Ashley, Janae, and Lauren. They were truly a hype squad in the best way. Atlanta traffic can be a doozy, and I arrived about 30 minutes late to my appointment. Not only did they still graciously fit me in, but they immediately made me feel welcomed, calm, and celebrated with absolutely no stress or judgment. From the moment I opened the door until they walked me downstairs to the outlet section, I felt so genuinely cared for. After explaining my vision and timeline, they completely understood what I was looking for. They pulled gowns that aligned perfectly with my ideas and then built upon them. We realized that ordering a gown from upstairs would not work within my timeframe, so they seamlessly pivoted and helped create multiple beautiful looks using their outlet selection. I tried on so many stunning dresses, and the care, honesty, and enthusiasm they brought to each one made the experience feel truly special. What stood out most was how far they went to make sure I felt supported. They stayed later than they had to on a Friday evening while closing, never once making me feel rushed. I came to this appointment solo without my bridal squad, and yet I never felt alone. If you are looking for a previous sample at a discount, their outlet is absolutely worth checking out, and I am sure their made to order gowns upstairs are just as stunning. If you are in a time crunch, I cannot recommend their in store samples enough, especially with seamstresses on staff who truly know how to make each dress work beautifully and efficiently. While I ultimately found my dress the next day somewhere else, I cannot stop thinking about how positive, thoughtful, and memorable this experience was. If you want a bridal salon that truly listens, is honest, understands your vision, and treats you like you matter, this is the perfect stop.

This was one of the best customer service experiences I have ever had…read more My son skipped the 11th grade and is attending his senior prom this year. The theme is "Enchanted Garden," and we hoped to find something unique, specifically a green velvet tuxedo jacket. Because our timeline was short, I called shops all over the metro Atlanta area trying to locate one. After numerous calls and searches, Black Tie by Lori was the only place that seemed remotely possible. The next day my son and I drove from Acworth to visit the shop. From the moment we walked in we were greeted warmly and the atmosphere was beautiful and welcoming. Janae helped us first and she was wonderful. Darion also stepped in, and together they went above and beyond anything we expected. After seeing our inspiration photo, Janae became excited about helping us create the look. Darion began researching whether a green velvet jacket could be found. At first it appeared unavailable, but he kept looking until he located a green velvet jacket with a black satin peak lapel. He even contacted the manufacturer directly and confirmed that one was available in their warehouse. They called us the very next morning, we placed the order, and when we picked it up the jacket fit perfectly. What we thought would be renting a black tuxedo turned into owning the perfect green velvet jacket for prom. Even while assisting another customer who needed several fittings and a lot of attention, Janae and Darion still made us feel like we had their full focus. Their professionalism, enthusiasm, and care made the entire experience memorable. Because of Janae and Darion, this will absolutely be our first stop for any future formalwear needs. I highly recommend Black Tie by Lori, and especially Janae and Darion.

One thing I've learned working & dealing with customer service is that employees can be overtly…read morejudgmental, especially when it comes to outer appearance of a customer. I'll start by saying that the gentleman I dealt with was friendly. I do not feel as if he heeded what I wanted for a suit & more so pushed his own agenda and recommendations, without me getting much of a word in. Quickly dismissing me and my needs and jumping straight to other stores I could shop at. After a distasteful look of me, up and down and verbatim saying "I know times are rough" and assuming I couldn't afford a suit, that alone was disgusting and a turn off from wanting to do business with this location ever again. Mind you, he never asked what my budget was (which is upwards $1000) cause it's for my own wedding. I'm more than willing to drop a bag for my big day, but again, questions weren't asked and assumptions were made. All I'm saying is, first impressions mean a lot and his was piss poor.

Bernard & Kevin are great! Bernard went the extra mile to make sure my fit was correct. Excellent…read moreexperience. My fitting was related to a wedding party. I'm not the easiest person to fit. Bernard recognized a potential issue and knew what to do. I give these guys and this location a 10/10