I was dress shopping with my daughter and friends. Kelly assisted us and she was awesome. She first…read moresat down and asked my daughter a bunch of questions. The dresses she pulled were right on target for what my daughter was looking for. I liked that she pulled a couple that were the right vibe but a different style so we would know what we liked and didn't like. I also liked that Kelly chose dresses that were in the price range we desired. She also talked to us the entire time so she got to know more about the wedding and we learned more about her experience. She even helped my daughter put on her wedding shoes while she had the dress on so she could see if she liked the shoes and dress together. We liked that there were only two groups in the place and we had one side to ourselves. We also liked that my daughter got dressed in the spot in front of us and the curtain revealed the design. She didn't have to try and stutter step to the platform so we could see. There were some reserved parking spots in front of the store but also a close ramp for any additional spots needed. The dress we liked was on sale which essentially paid for the tip, tax, and put a few bucks back in our pocket. We had a great experience here and ended up buying the dress from Ivory Bridal.

Pros: Easy parking…read moreLarge warehouse-type space Lots of dress options Helpful attendant, but felt a little awkward that a man was helping the bride dress Cons: The space felt too industrial and not warm and welcoming Not sure if it was the designers they carried, but these dresses were easily 3x as much as some of the other places we visited Felt the dressing "areas" were a bit awkward. They reminded me of being in a hospital the way the curtains are pulled on a track Pro tip: Lots of places in the area vying for business, so worth looking around a bit before settling.

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.

My daughter had the most amazing time with Sia at Xandy's a couple of weeks ago. We had packed the…read moreday with three shops to explore (Wedding Shoppe, A&Be, Xandy's). Living in Western Wisconsin, traveling to Anoka felt like a bit of a stretch but the online and social media reviews help me convince my daughter we had to include Xandy's in her dress shopping day. SO glad we did. Xandy's was the last stop of the day; there had been one dress that had taken the lead at the first stop followed by a incredibly discouraging experience at the second stop ("I have to be honest with you; I don't think we have anything you are looking for"). Arriving at Xandy's last was like a breath of fresh air. SO much peace. So much love. So much happiness. Instead of having our daughter rehash her day, Sia started from square one, listened carefully to our daughter and pulled dress after dress that wrapped our daughter in happiness. The decision wasn't easy but when a very special song randomly played overhead while our daughter was in one of the many incredible gowns, it was the sign she was looking for. Our daughter doesn't easily show emotion but the moment overcame her and, alas, SHE SAID YES TO not just the dress but also an incredibly perfectly matched veil! SIA- you will never be forgotten! We look forward to several months from now at dress + veil pick up!!

My road to saying yes to the dress was long! I got to a point where I wasn't sure if any dress…read morewould be the right one! I realized that the experience made really helps you pick a dress! Emiley really made me feel like a bride as soon as I put THE dress on! Maybe with the experience of seeing brides say yes to the dress, it felt like she knew that was my dress before I knew it! I loved the fact I didn't feel pressured to get a dress and that it was for the positive experience! 100/10 would recommend going here and bringing someone with you!

The White Room and Carmen went above and beyond to help find/create the perfect outfit for my…read moredaughter's wedding. We had visited multiple locations and were even turned away from a couple of locations because my daughter had a particular vision that others said they had nothing which fit. The White Room valued her vision and helped her make the day magical. This place was amazing.

I had such a horrible experience with TWR…read more The dresses and space are beautiful. I had a great time until they dropped the ball. I received my dress 5 weeks late from their contractual delivery date with no explanation, proactive communication, or apology. I was assured that I would not need to rush order the dress. The dress fit me beautifully in the store, but I was encouraged to order closer to my listed size according to the designer chart, so I wasn't worried about it being late until I tried it on and it was 2-3 sizes too large. The tailoring appointments they offered were for dates before my dress even arrived. Being out of state, I had to bring my dress to another tailor that a friend recommended, who explained the dress would have to be recut and entirely reconstructed because it was so large. My measurements had not changed from the time I tried on the dress on at TWR 7 months earlier. The tailoring estimate was nearly 40% of the purchase price of the dress, so I reached out to TWR to express my frustration. They offered only $150 for a "rush fee" because it was late. They refused to acknowledge any accountability until I told them I lodged official complaints. When I finally spoke to Carmen, she accused me of sending fake pictures, my tailor of being dishonest, implied that I should be grateful because "some girls don't even get their dresses," and told me that I hurt her feelings telling her I didn't trust TWR to do any further business with or to stick to a contract when she offered to do the alterations in a few hours (the alterations took 3 days at my tailor). Their contract did not seem to come with any sort of integrity on their end. Your wedding gown is an investment and brides are under such tight timelines that you expect a luxury boutique to respect. Although many brides have had great experiences here, I can only speak for mine, and I would not trust or recommend TWR to do business with.

Genevieve was very responsive when emailing her about consigning my dress. I was able to send her…read morephotos and details on my dress and she was able to make an appointment for me that same day to bring it in. The consignment process was clearly explained and she went over everything in detail leaving me feeling confident in my decision to select her shop to consign my dress. While at the shop I noted many beautiful wedding gowns, bridesmaids dresses, prom dresses, and mother of the bride dresses. There were also shoes and accessories available. I love that Arabella is all about sustainability and giving beautiful items a second life in the spotlight! The prices and very affordable and the service is top notch. The shop is appointment only and is worth the drive!

We've visited Arabella Bridal a few times in the last two years for prom, bridesmaids and mother of…read morethe bride dresses. May,2025, we went looking for bridesmaids dresses but didn't find any that were forest green. ‍ (No pressure to buy something that wouldn't work.) But we did find a Mother of the Groom Dress!!! Huge win!!! Today, my two daughters, a friend and I went to look for prom dresses. My daughter tried on six dresses. Her friend tried on two. Both girls bought a dress. My daughter also got earrings and a purse that matched her dress perfectly. Both girls were extremely happy with their dresses. Both girls were excited about the dress their friend found. And I was happy to pay $50 for a prom dress! We "may have" overstayed our appointment. Genavieve told us her next appointment was arriving soon and they arrived while the girls were still looking at jewelry. No pressure to leave. We paid and left, extremely happy. What a great day! Laughter, encouragement, beauty, thoughtfulness. Thank you, Genavieve, for such a great experience! We'll be back when the wedding bells are ringing!

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.

Joy is absolutely the best, hands down. After several weeks of trying desperately to find something…read moreoff-the-rack to wear for my wedding in the Tetons, I finally decided that it was time to look into Joy. My mom and I walked into this gorgeous atelier, and were immediately greeted by an enthusiastic and effervescent Joy, who started asking me questions about what styles I like and what I feel looks best on me. Long or short? Strapless or sleeves? What style waist? I tried on a few of the stock dresses she has on her hangers (she literally customizes every dress to YOU, whether it's a custom style or not), and we started formulating an idea of what my ideal dress would look like. She ripped off sheats of organza and started wrapping them around my body, and suddenly a dress appeared! I had three more fittings with her, and each time I got more and more excited about what was taking shape. She totally supported my vision, guiding me along the way to ensure that I would look exactly how I wanted on my wedding day, and crafted an elegant, completely unique piece that reflected the atmosphere and aesthetic we were aiming for. Her attention to detail is impeccable (she even stitched into the dress my dad's initials, so I could feel like he was a part of things even in his absence). Her energy, her creativity, her ability to make a reality out of your vision is inspiring, and makes her creations stand out even more. Joy made our wedding even more memorable thanks to her dedication to her craft, and I can't thank her enough for it. She's worth every single penny (and, by the way, you'll EASILY spend as much money on a generic dress that needs alterations as you will on a totally customized dress that matches you, your style, your body, your aesthetic perfectly). I'll be back for more!

Joy made my wedding dress and it was THE BEST PART OF MY ENTIRE WEDDING, hands down. I came in with…read moreabout 30 photos of various dresses with different design elements that I liked, hoping to incorporate them into my design. She really listened to what I was saying and helped me through the entire design process, without pushing her personal preferences/opinion/aesthetic. She is SO EASY TO WORK WITH (I felt like we were a team) and really understood the direction I wanted to take the design. I was able to explain my thoughts and ideas for the dress in rough/basic terms (poofy here, flowing there, etc) and she just totally got it... making it EVEN BETTER THAN I HAD IMAGINED it myself. Its such an amazing piece of art, Ive decided to have it framed. And it wasnt just my opinion... even the professionals i had hired for our wedding (photographer, videographer... Best Of Winners in their respective wedding field, who have seen their share of wedding dresses), SAID it was the most amazing, unique dress they have ever seen. They were all asking me who made it and where they can refer their clients to. ITS THAT STUNNING! Joy will take your vision and create a one of a kind dress that no one will forget. She made me feel like a fairy princess and I cant thank her enough for making my dress experience nothing short of magical. She is wonderful to work with and extremely talented. GREAT JOB, JOY!!!

I was referred to JenMar Creations through the Bridal Aisle in Osseo, Minnesota, as they were…read morelisted as a provider offering alterations. My primary request was to have pockets added to my dress, which fitted perfectly. I contacted Mary and scheduled a meeting with her in Park Rapids, Minnesota. She was able to explain her process for creating the pockets and provided an estimated timeframe for completion. When I picked up my dress, I was impressed with the craftsmanship; the pockets looked seamless and appeared as if they had always been part of the dress. Her work is exceptional, and she demonstrates great skill. Additionally, she kindly loaned me her cape for the wedding, which complemented our outdoor New Year's Eve ceremony beautifully, providing both aesthetic charm and warmth. I am very grateful for Mary's expertise and assistance. I also appreciate how affordable the alterations were. I highly recommend JenMar Creations.

I was lucky enough to have seen a recommendation for JenMar Creations on the knot website, and I am…read moreso glad I did. My wedding dress is a simple, off the rack, style from Davids Bridal and it needed some work. Jenny and Mary met with my Dad and I in their studio this past Saturday and we so accomodating, sweet, and had excellent recommendations. Not to mention - they are taking my dress which, as many are, is desiged for a woman no taller than 5'4" and making it long enough for my lanky 5'9" + heels! MAGIC, I tell you! I cannot wait for my follow up fitting in June.