A lot of the reviews talk about the experience and the service, but not many mention price. I…read morehighly recommend you inquire about and budget for alterations, import tariffs, fees, etc. when shopping for your dress to avoid unpleasant surprises down the road. This shop wanted almost half the cost of my dress for alterations alone, so I ended up finding a reputable seamstress elsewhere that did the same alterations for less. I will say that the service for the dress buying part of the experience was excellent. After that, I did not get the impression the store cared as much for the alterations to the same level as the dress purchase. If they had, I would have considered using them for the convenience of a one stop shop despite the price.

I just said Yes to the Dress yesterday at The Bridal Boutique in Columbia, MD! This was the 5th out…read moreof 7 bridal shops I went to between Maryland and Virginia. During my first visit I didn't find THE dress but I loved working with Samantha so much, I decided to come back and try again. She pulled some dresses she thought I would like based off what I told her during my first visit and the 5th dress was THE one! It was a dress I never would've pulled myself but it brought together all the details I loved on all the dresses but I never thought looked good on me, it was the right silhouette, it gave the wow with the touch of unique I've been wanting, yet also just such a beautiful dress. And all thanks to Samantha! I worked with Samantha on both my visits, and out of all the shops she was my favorite stylist to work with! She listened to everything I was saying and how I felt, she made me feel so comfortable saying no to dresses that I didn't love, which I think is so important. Samantha played around with the dresses, adding things and discussed tailoring options that would make the dress perfect for you! She was AMAZING!! And 12/10 would recommend working with her.

If I could give this store 10 stars, I would! I didn't realize how much a size-inclusive bridal…read moreshop is needed until I started my own hunt for a wedding dress. This store was my first try-on and I'm so glad it was! I opted for the VIP experience which included my own private suite, food and drinks for me and my friends and if you can financially swing it, DO IT!! My friends and I had the BEST time and nothing felt rushed, pressured or anything. I felt like a princess in the best way and it was great time to try on every style, ask questions, get educated on timelines. It was perfect. I went to other bridal shops after this location and the service and selection doesn't even compare. I will recommend CC to every plus-sized bride.

Came here with my friend who previously Said Yes to her dress! I accompanied her to try her dress…read moreon when it came in. I love the boutique. It's very wide open. The dresses that were up front were absolutely gorgeous! The young lady that helped us was very patient and helpful. My friend's dress is absolutely gorgeous and I can't wait to see her in it on her big day!

I needed a formal dress for a sneaker ball and a mother of the groom dress. I met Alma a month…read morebefore my first event. It was so easy to talk to her. She was very accommodating and made suggestions to help me find a dress that worked for me. I was able to find a beautiful dress at her shop that needed a little tuck and hem for the ball. I ordered my mother of the groom dress and took it back to Alma for alterations. It was two sizes too big but she did an amazing job. She completed the alternations in a timely fashion and the fees were reasonable. I was very pleased with both dress and received tons of complements. I have already referred others to the shop and will be back for my next event.

If you're looking for top notch customer service and a phenomenal wedding dress experience this is…read morethe place! The owner Ama was a miracle worker! My mom passed down her wedding dress to me, that was over 40 years old. Ama was able to restore, make some modern changes, and create a beautiful dress that fit me perfectly! I didn't realize how long something like this would take, so when I expressed the short deadline I had, Ama surprised me with her sense of urgency and worked overtime to make sure my experience and final product was everything I had hoped for. It actually turned out way better than I even thought! She was so sweet, personable, and extremely talented at what she does. The venue was intimate and you can tell she loves what she does. I couldn't have asked for better results and I would recommend this place to any bride looking for a stress free experience and the wedding dress of their dreams. She captured mine and my moms vision, while offering her own suggestions that made all the difference. Absolutely loved it!

Quality alterations on complicated changes. I needed a neckline completely remade and the work was…read moretop notch. You get what you pay for and can trust the job will be done properly.

Just left for a fitting for my daughters prom dress. The ladies could not be nicer and really seem…read moreto care about my daughter's happiness. We haven't decided where to buy her dress yet but we will be back for any special occasion we may have.

I had such an amazing experience at Bridals by Elena! Elan was absolutely incredible. She was so…read moreknowledgeable, kind, and genuinely supportive. I came in already 99% sure I had found my dream dress earlier that day, and Elan never tried to sway me toward another dress. Instead, she shared helpful tips and tricks about the wedding process, making the whole experience feel easy and fun. On top of that, she was so flexible and accommodating, she let me basically turn my appointment into a mother-of-the-bride dress shopping session, and my mom ended up finding a dress she absolutely loves!

I had an incredible experience with Elan. I came with a group of very loving, but opinionated…read morefamily members and she literally took all pressure off of me. Not only did she hand pick the dress I walked out with, she also knew when to tell my family members I wouldn't be trying on a dress that they liked (but I didn't) without upsetting anyone. I really felt like a princess throughout the whole experience. I would recommend this shop to anyone looking for their wedding dress.

This was the first time i've been to Lily's Bridal and Prom dress shop. And might I just say, it…read morewas an amazing experience. Ava, my stylist, was extremely friendly and accommodating. She listened and gave wonderful feedback. All the dresses were beautiful. Yes the pricing is high but i was very happy leaving. 100% recommend for prom so don't forget to book at the appointment!

The way this business is ran is top tier! 1st: When you…read morewalk in you feel welcomed and the space is pretty, there is space for you and your guests and Kim took the time to get to know me and ask me questions before we even began. 2nd: Kimberly knows her stuff! She took her time to think and pull dresses I didn't even ask to see, as well as variations of ones I liked. The pillow she puts into the dress so you can see what you will look like (genius). I went to 5 stores before this one and noone did that! 3rd: She didn't stop at the dress, she put on belts, veils, whatever you wanted or was thinking she worked with it. I felt like I was on princess diaries as she transformed my look and made me feel like we will get there. 4th: I think we tried over 15 dresses on and then tried on my top 2 favorites again. She never bat an eye about that and was encouraging. I SAID YES TO THE DRESS! 5th: The bag they give you when you purchase your dress, cherry on top! Truly so special. As I drove home I couldn't help but wish I went to Lilys Bridal first but I do believe everything happens for a reason and I found Kim at the right time in my process.

This store is absolutely amazing. The owner is so nice and friendly and really knows her stuff!…read more She made shopping for a veil such a fun event too! I was able to have a custom veil made, which is AMAZINGLY GORGEOUS and it was way less than any similar (but not even as nice) veils I had seen in more commercial shops. The shop is really cute with a beautiful view and is right in downtown Ellicott City. I would absolutely recommend this store to anyone who is getting married, you won't be disappointed! :)

I bought everything for my quince at the store which includes my quince dress, my little dress,…read morelinens, chargers, the cloths I used for napkins, center pieces, seat covers, cake backdrop, chair, gift box, crown, and my paper flower wall. Everyone was so kind and helpful throughout the stressful process. My dresses weren't fitting due to the fact my waist is much smaller than my hips and they did all the alterations for free and the dresses fit like a glove. You really get your money's worth. Everyone doesn't stop giving me compliments about how nice everything looked. I 100% recommend.

My daughters quinceañera dress was gorgeous, fitted perfectly and without no alterations! Costumer…read moreservice was great, Jessica was helpful from beginning to end!