My partner and I had such a great experience working with Nikolina at Andrea's Vintage Bridal…read more I know as much about vintage dresses as the next decently hip, young Minneapolis resident. I knew it would take some work to make the dress what I wanted exactly (true for most dresses- unless you want to go with the fully authentic vintage look-also so cool!). I knew that vintage dresses were small, and I knew that they often had super poofy sleeves. Awesome. The dresses were all so fun and truly unique. The best part, however, was wonderful atmosphere that Nikolina created for myself, my partner and the rest of my little group. I absolutely was not not (NOT) looking forward to shopping for a wedding dress. Frankly- I was pretty grumpy about it. I hated the whole idea of being the center of attention and buying a fancy outfit made someplace far away that I would wear once. However, within the first 10 minutes I was completely at ease! This was not one of "those" wedding shops. Nikolina was the perfect combination of direct, knowledgeable and empathetic. She selected beautiful dresses for me to try on and I found several that I truly liked during the appointment. I ended up leaving with a beautiful dress the next day that I am very happy with! I could have probably gone on ebay and found a "vintage style" dress that met my needs for dirt cheap. But working with this business, with all of their knowledge and passion for what they do was such a great experience. It meant a lot to everyone there. My dress is beautiful, high quality and truly unique. A final note: queer friendly space!

The lady working here was extremely helpful and answered all of my questions…read more The dresses are arranged by era, and there's lots of them! I will return when I'm ready to make an appointment to try on some dresses.

I attended the grand opening of their Maple Grove location and it's beautiful!!! I had wedding…read moredress shopped at the prior location Budget Bridal in Osseo for their more budget friendly options and this new space is so much better. There are private suites and so much more room which allows for more comfort. The budget friendly options start at $800 (used to be $500 but prices have gone up considering the cost of everything going up which is understandable). This was the old The Woods gift shop. I'm so happy this business was able to secure a lovely location. Wishing you all the best! Will recommend to brides.

This was the first bridal store my daughter and I visited. The newly remodeled building was nice,…read morebut we were told to remove our shoes when we first walked in and not offered the slippers that apparently there were. I felt that we were scoffed at because it was just my daughter and I (not a huge group there to support). I feel like being offered a bottle of water would be a nice touch since you have to pay to even have an appt. I wasn't allowed to "shop" the store with my daughter and she was really rushed and pressured to try on dresses that weren't her style. We were never given a moment to even talk about the dresses privately, it all just felt very impersonal. She asked the canned questions of course, but it didn't come across as genuine. I had high hopes, but it fell short. Will definitely purchase from a different boutique.

An adorable wedding dress shop! Their selection of dresses was decent! If you ask to see some…read moredresses off the rack, their price range was about 700-5000. I did not go with a dress from here, mostly because I liked others equally and they were cheaper. The staff was friendly, though I was surprised the attendant did not help me get into my dresses. There is space for only 2-3 appointments at once, so they do feel intimate. Good natural lighting for getting a feel for the dress. They are pretty strict on the 4 guest max rule. They weren't too pushy and didn't follow up after we left (which I appreciated). Overall I would recommend adding Che Bella to your dress appointment list! Great restaurant (Gai Noi) and park (Loring) nearby for a true girls afternoon!

I bought my wedding dress from Che Bella last year and absolutely loved my shopping experience…read morethere. I brought my mom, sister, and a couple of friends, and we found my perfect dress quickly!

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.

So this was the first bridal shop I went to in Minnesota and I'm so glad I was able to dip my toes…read moreinto so many beautiful gowns. They seriously have such a great location and the layout is really spacious. I came here with a friend of mine and I tried on every type of silhouette. This is where I discovered Georgia Young dresses which I fell in love with. It was giving couture, modern bride, and beautiful texture. My bridal helper was amazing and she did a great job getting me into a lot of dresses. I definitely recommend coming here to search for a dress !

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.

Second appointment for my friend's dress shopping. I didn't know there is a bridal store in Edina…read more Located in a popular area by restaurants, bars, and shopping. They have a variety of dresses and prices. I showed up first and there's an area with slippers to put on. The ladies greeted me and said oh yes, come on to the back and hangout. We sat back there watching my friend try on the dresses the sales ladies picked out for her. Everyone there was in a great mood.

Pros: Great location…read moreOwner Jill with her 25+ years in the industry is so knowledgeable Attendant who helped our bride get dressed was kind and helpful Love that they have consignment dresses - nice to have the option Service was wonderful and attentive! They made our bride feel so special! Many options for veils and jewelry Love the dressing room space with lots of seating for guests Front area also has a mirror so you can see the dress in natural light The seamstress was a tremendous help and knows her stuff! Cons: Parking can be a challenge Space is small so it can be tight inside Pro tip: Leave yourself plenty of time so you don't feel rushed. If you want personal service and knowledgeable staff, this is the place to go.

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.

I had the best, most special experience at a&be with my besties and future mother-in-law!!!They…read morewent above and beyond to get to know me before even stepping into the store! From scheduling the appointment, to saying yes to my dress they made the entire process so fun, momentous and seamless!!! Rachel was incredible!!! She made sure I knew how to narrow down to the one and I ended up with the most perfect dress for me!! Being a petite shorty, it was so nice to have professional guidance who could advise for my body shape and size! I seriously can't wait to wear my dress on one of the biggest days of my life!! a&be are true professionals and will make you feel so good and comfortable! I highly recommend!!!

I had an amazing experience at a&be bridal!! I had already gone to another wedding shop and had an…read moreidea of what I wanted but my stylist Hannah blew my expectations out of the water. She was so fun and knew exactly what I wanted/would look good in. It was really nice that I could browse their Pinterest options and even share my own Pinterest board so they had an idea of what I liked before my appointment. I honestly loved all the dresses I tried on, but I knew the second I put on my dress that it was the one. Hannah helped me feel comfortable and confident. I also felt like they had a good range of prices. I wanted a dress on the lower end and felt like there were still so many beautiful options. 1000000/10 would recommend visiting here!!!