I would NOT recommend the Bellevue Eltsa Bridal for your wedding dress!!! I took a leap of faith…read morewith Eltsa Bellevue based on the Greenlake reputation and felt like it was an uphill battle for my 7 weeks of alterations. I originally had a size 8 dress that Marina said was too tight to do any alterations to and apparently had no extra inseam material to work with (which was totally fine, I trusted her). I immediately ordered a new dress in size 12 to provide the proper amount of material she needed to work with, as she requested. Week after week I noticed little progress being made in the dress, even after expressing that the dress was a fit-and-flare/trumpet shape (also showing pictures of the dress from the designer's website, see first picture below). It was oversized and had no shape to it-- completely A-line shape instead of fitted. At week 5, she told me the next appointment would be my pick-up appointment and it looked like a sack (second picture below). When I expressed my concern for the dress looking A-line, with no shape that it was intended to have, she insisted there was nothing she could do to tailor the dress more. There was "nothing more to take in" even thought you could grab about an inch of extra material along my hips and there was plenty to take in down the thigh and back seams. I would call this out to her but she would dismiss me, and since I am not a seamstress, I trusted her. There were also instances where I felt gaslit into the dress being fine, for example, I pointed out the neckline was uneven from her tailoring and she would say she didn't see the unevenness. I had to be very firm and explicit in order to get things fixed, and even after I took my dress home, I still noticed some of the boning issues in the bodice weren't fully fixed. But I was exhausted at that point. I had to call Margo from Greenlake to come in and help because Marina was so resistant to helping. I was literally crying about how disappointed and sad I felt about my dress. Margo immediately knew what to do and my dress was transformed to my original request/the original shape of the dress. I was so happy with how it turned out after that but it was frustrating and disappointing to experience Marina's hesitation, resistance, and lack of understanding to fix the dress to help it fit my body. You will notice the dress is very simple with only one layer underneath. I'm surprised it was this difficult to accomplish with Marina but am grateful for Margo at Greenlake. Worth the drive to Greenlake for a better experience with your wedding dress!! Even with all the inconvenience, I still paid over $1100 and was charged for work that was done incorrectly. Definitely a learning experience but you only need a wedding dress once!!! Do it right with someone else. The first picture is my dress from the designer website. Second picture is when Marina told me it was ready to take home. Third picture is after Margo fixed it.

So, I will say that Marina was seemingly very nice, and for the most part, she was courteous and…read morehelpful. She "finished" my dress in time for her November vacation, but when I picked it up, there were a few things I was really unhappy with, which I'll list below. First, I will mention that I called Marina at the end of Sept for my mid-Nov wedding. 1. When I first called, she mentioned that she takes the entire month of Nov off, so the dress HAD to be finished before 10/31, which she said she could do, based on what I needed altered. (straps taken in, bodice/bust fitted to my size, high-slit added on one side, and bustle). After a few readjustment fittings, it seemed a little like she was rushing toward the end of the month, and she didn't exactly do/complete everything I wanted. 2. Besides the strap length and high slit, the biggest alteration needed on my dress was the bust size. The bust had boning and was FAR too large for my natural size. I asked her if she could adjust/fix it to fix my body, and she essentially said NO! She recommended adding padded sticky cups to fill it out, (which I did), but it STILL left a big gap at certain angles, and just looked far too large for my natural shape. This was the thing I disliked the most about my dress. A highly skilled seamstress would have been able to adjust this, and I feel like Marina said no because of her time constraints, and my opinion is that is a dishonest practice. 3. I picked up the dress around Oct 30th, and didn't realize it until after she was closed for November, but my dress was completely missing the hook clasp at the back!!! luckily the zipper went all the way up, so it didn't look horrible, but not having it on my wedding day meant the dress wasn't quite as secure/fitted as it should have been. I was really upset about it for a moment on my wedding day.. When all was said and done, I still found a way to feel great on my wedding day, but these adjustments would have gone MILES to help me feel more beautiful and stress free. I paid nearly $1k in alteration fees, and still really didn't get the dress exactly as I wanted. I almost wish I hadn't used venmo. TLDR: It seemed like Marina cared more about getting a client in/out than helping me feel my absolute best on my wedding day. If you just need basic adjustments (hem, straps), Eltsa Bridal and Marina could be a great option for you. If your dress needs more complex adjustments, go to a more skilled seamstress, as the cost will end up the same.

Wedding dress shopping is exhausting -- I've seen it firsthand as maid of honor. But Cynthia at…read moreSamila Bridal made it feel effortless. She really listened, read the room, and kept narrowing things down until we found the dress. No pressure, just genuine care and a great eye. Watching my best friend say yes to the dress, all thanks to Cynthia's help, is a memory I'll never forget. 10/10, ask for Cynthia!

I have so many mixed feelings when I think about how my dress appointment here went. I felt…read morewelcomed when I arrived and everyone was nice the vibes were good. All of their dresses were lovely but they only had what felt like a few simple but lovely elegant to choose from which is what I was looking for When I landed on the dress that I liked the most (out of the ones that I wanted to try on) I suddenly felt very pressured to purchase it by my fitter. In hindsight it was the wrong dress and I should have been at least encouraged to think on it and come back for such a big purchase but was not. I ended up buying the dress and was pushed to buy a veil without being told it was $500! (Until i was handed the bill). It unfortunately continues, as most of those buying a wedding dress, this was my first time. I had tried many things on but only ordered once. I trusted my fitter and she asked if I wanted it "a little" smaller or "a little bigger" I obviously went with a little bigger only to receive a dress that was HUGE. I later found out that most places order to your largest size and don't take into account the style of dress you picked and you just have to trust the stylist to help advise. I have a small chest and waist but wide hips and if I chose a form fitting dress my largest size would be needed but I chose a ballgown. So I took home a dress that could absolutely not be worn and had to be fitted so much that the top hardly resembles what I bought. Looking back the vibe was great and the people were nice but it was missing the guidance and support that I think is needed for wedding dress shopping. You typically only do it once or twice and it is made such a large deal there should be space to think about things and also know what is being organized.

Went along with a friend for her to try on dresses. Our consultant was highly knowledgeable which…read morewas great! Why am I rating this low though? The dress here at all extremely dirty. Limited sizing (so if you're a bigger girl this is not the place for you). These dresses are gorgeous and higher end, but you wouldn't know it as the samples have all seen better days. All these gowns had rips and stains everywhere.

Val was the most knowledgeable consultant and made the wedding dress experience wonderful. She…read moreoffered great suggestions and really listen to us and genuinely wanted to make sure we were taken care of. Thank you Val !

It was an absolute dream working with Morgan and team to make my wedding jumper and cape. After…read moreeyeing Cicada Bridal online for a bit, I showed up for a trial. It was amazing to mix and match a top and bottom from different designs to really fit my own style. The top being from the Kaylin dress, and the bottom being from the Alexis Jumper. Morgan is extremely talented and creative. She was there from my initial trial, and all the touch points up to the big day. She is also very supportive (my hype queen) and helped me feel confident every step of the way. I can't speak highly enough of Cicada Bridal.

Morgan and Larissa were so helpful with the alterations I needed on my dress. We scheduled 4 visits…read moreand every single time they made me feel comfortable, heard and taken care of. The main thing I wanted to change was the broken zipper to corset back. They did an amazing job!

I had such a great experience at I Do! They communicated clearly and regularly to make sure I had…read moreeverything I needed leading up to my appointment. They shared a lookbook with me so I could select my favorites in advance. When I arrived, they had several of those dresses ready to go so we didn't waste any time. I am so grateful that I was paired with my stylist, Rebecca! She was friendly, knowledgeable, and instantly put me at ease. She never made me feel rushed or pressured into making a decision. When she sensed that I was torn between two dresses, she encouraged me to sleep on it and reach back out when I was ready. After some careful thought, I ended up saying yes to the dress by the end of my appointment. The dress I chose was not listed in their lookbook - it was actually one that Rebecca pulled for me to try based on my vision and preferences. I quite literally could not have found my dress without her! It completely embodies my style and I can't wait to wear it on my wedding day. Riding high on adrenaline after choosing my dress, I blacked out and messed up my tip amount during the checkout process. I emailed the store to modify it later that evening. They were so understanding and fixed it quickly which was very much appreciated. I highly recommend I Do for your bridal needs - they are amazing at what they do!

I said yes to my dress over here!!! This was my 5th bridal…read moreshop appointment, so I had a good idea of what I was looking for. I had browsed their look book online and had added the dresses I wanted to try to my wishlist. They had those dresses ready for me when I got there. They have a wide selection of dresses available for different styles and price points starting from 1.5k all the way up to 18k. I had a great shopping experience with Courtney, she understood what I was looking for and pulled out beautiful dresses for me to try. I never felt rushed or pressured to buy a dress during my appointment. It was hard to decide because they have so many great options lol. I took a few days and stopped by again to try my top 2 choices before deciding my dress. Overall, I would highly recommend I Do bridal for anybody looking for their dress.

I didn't end up choosing a dress here but I really enjoyed my experience. They charge for…read moreappointments, but the money goes towards your dress if needed. The sales people aren't pushy, which is very much appreciated. I felt gorgeous in a lot of the dresses, but decided to save some $$$ by visiting elsewhere. I think it's a good idea to try on dresses here even if the budget isn't super aligned. Understanding how fabric at different price points can look and feel made me feel very confident in my later decisions.

Great experience with Mary! She has a shrewd sense of what would look good on a person, even if…read moreit's a style they never would have originally picked for themselves. She was also very efficient and I was able to try on a ton of dresses during my appointment, so many of which looked amazing on me. I definitely recommend I do Bridal and I said yes to the dress :)

I love Christinnas Bridal!! They were all very nice and helpful in picking my dress…read more +1 Their place is super nice & clean. From the initial appointment they were professional, got back to you within a couple hours (scheduling), and were very helpful during stressful wedding planning. +1 Christina & her mom both listened to what I had envisioned and I tried on various types of styles of dresses (both really nice ladies!) +1 I didn't feel like I was pressured and I knew this dress was my dress. The appointments are private and one on one with no one else in the shop! +1 Lots of parking across the street, very important especially in the Seattle, Wa area +1 When they called me that my dress came in early I was so shocked!! I was so excited and I'm so excited to be wearing my dress on my wedding day!! +1 I got to try on my dress when it came in and I couldn't believe how beautiful it was!! I love it so much! Dm then on Instagram & schedule your appointment with them they are truly amazing !!! You won't regret it

Christinna's bridal was the last place I went to out of 3 wedding dress appointments. They went…read moreabove and beyond when it came to helping me find my dress. Everything from the professionalism, knowledge, attention to detail, and amazing customer service was wonderful to experience, as the other places I went to really fell short in comparison. I was fortunate to find my wedding dress at Christinbridal, and they accommodated all of my needs to make sure my dress is perfect and will arrive on time for my wedding in may 2024. They also made arrangements to set me up with their seamstress who was able to confirm that all alterations I was seeking were possible and they would work together to ensure my dress met my expectations. I specifically want to point out the consultant, Christinna, who helped me find my dress. She was incredibly kind, helpful, and exceeded my expectations with every gown she brought out after I told her only a few details of what I was looking for. I highly recommend this store to go wedding dress shopping, the customer experience was one for the books!

It is extremely difficult to find a wedding dress under a budget, and I have tried on 40-50 dresses…read more(just hoping they would fit or work or ANYTHING) before I came to Seattle Bridal Rack. I was honestly pretty fatigued by that point and it required a calm sales associate to help my bruised ego. Thankfully, Seattle Bridal Rack was AMAZINGLY sweet, gentle, and not pushy at all. Other bridal salons would try to bully me into buying a dress but here, they were kind and patient and let me process the dress itself. Months later I'm wearing it at my wedding and it is the most beautiful I ever felt. I am incredibly lucky to run across this dress. You are a hidden gem and I have told all the other brides I come across about you. Thank you for making me feel like a star!

What a wonderful experience! I regrettably shopped at four different shops with Seattle Bridal Rack…read morebeing the first. By far this shop was the best as far as service, selection, and pricing! I love how they had dresses that were close to your size, I feel it's easier to see how the dress will look after alterations. Ashyia was my stylist and she was the sweetest and the most helpful! Her calm approach helped settle my nerves and made me comfy. She was great at picking out styles and very kind when I got emotional. Let's normalize wearing wedding dresses whenever we want so I can shop here again lol