I started out my wedding dress shopping by looking online (which maybe most brides do?) at stores in the area and I really had no idea what designer I wanted, but I knew I wanted bridal separates. I was having a top/bodysuit handmade and just wanted a bottom to complete the look. It was definitely tougher than I thought it would be to find just a skirt! But then I remembered hearing and seeing "Your Dream Bridal" on Instagram and decided that I would support a fellow woman-owned business and make my first appointment with Malinda. Well, after that initial appointment, I never needed or wanted to look anywhere else! I told Malinda what I was looking for and even though she didn't have any separates in her shop at the moment, she would probably be getting some in in a couple months. So she helped me try on a bunch of dresses she had just so I could get an idea for the look I was trying to nail down. It was so helpful! Malinda books you the entire shop when you come in and gives you her undivided attention. Her knowledge of styles, designers and comfort level of different dresses (which was key for me!) is endless. I left with confidence that I would find the skirt I was dreaming of... and a couple months later, she emailed me to tell me that she got the separates in and we booked another appointment for that coming week! I only had to try on one to know it was the skirt I wanted. I did try on another for the heck of it, but really just to confirm that the first one was IT. I cannot wait to wear my dress this coming September! I love knowing that my dress will be unlike any other and that I could do it through an amazing, local, woman-owned small business. Malinda is the embodiment of #girlboss! Can't thank you enough, lady! read more

I'll start by saying Malinda has an amazing selection of unique dresses, but I guess that's where my positive review ends. Everybody else on here seems to have had a great experience, so I guess Malinda hated me or something because my whole experience with her was really awkward and unpleasant. There was even a bit of lying involved. I don't like putting myself back into this negative space, but here's the story. I found a dress I loved at a designer in Brooklyn (Rebecca Schoneveld), and I tried it on at the designer's boutique shop there. It was one of the best experiences I've ever had with clothes. The store told me they had a seller in Massachusetts I could get in touch with to try on dresses again locally (bc I'm based in MA). That's how I found Malinda's store, and I got in touch. She told me that she was having a trunk show of Rebecca's dresses, and told me I could sign up, so I did. This ended up being a lie. I was excited for the trunk show, but I got there... no Rebecca Schoneveld trunk show! She had ordered the ONE dress the I liked and that was it. I didn't mention it because I felt awkward about it, and I tried that dress on again, along with another one from Malinda's collection. I still loved the Rebecca Schoneveld dress, but wasn't sure I was ready to buy right then (it was still way over a year before my wedding day!). I was also on the phone with my mom, who wanted me to wait. But even though I didn't feel ready to buy, Malinda pushed hard. I get that's her job as a sales person... but doesn't my experience also matter to her? "But isn't it too early to buy the dress?" I asked, "It's way over a year before my wedding..." She said that the dress wouldn't be ready until about Dec/Jan, 6 months months before my date in September. (Obviously I didn't want to hold onto the dress for an entire year... that's excessive.) Anyways, I was uncomfortable and was alone (and--to take full responsibility--I did think this dress was great), so I agreed. The dress did not come in December/January. It came in late august/early september, over a YEAR before my actual wedding day, which was what I wanted to avoid... Malinda immediately called me about picking it up, which I responded that I would prefer is she could hold onto it until at least when she said it would be ready. She agreed reluctantly. December rolls around and Melinda immediately hits me up with phone calls and messages telling me I need to rush to her store to pick up the dress for tax reasons. It was an incredibly busy time for me with the holidays, and the first time I scheduled to stop by didn't work out, and she said she "couldn't hold onto the dress much longer" and that she'd be happy to ship it to me. An hour after that terse email, she sent another really rude email: "Next week is crazy with holidays and brides. Let me know as soon as you can when you can come and pick up your dress or I will need to mail it to you so let me know what address. I mail FedEx with signature." Wow Malinda! Great to know you have ZERO time for me, even though I dropped over $2K at your store! Not to mention, the reason I got it from you, a local retailer in MA as opposed to the amazing, wonderful, heavenly Brooklyn boutique is so I can try it on again in front of a human being before I take it home, and not have it shipped to me! So rude. So awful. I emailed her back with the following: "I would really like to pick it up as opposed to shipping... Isn't there supposed to be a process of trying it on? I feel like you've rushed me through this whole process and it's actually really unpleasant, making what should have been a really magical purchase something very transactional and cold." After that, she turned up the sweetness and when I went to the store, she was just insanely fake and awkward and I just felt totally uncomfortable trying on the dress, which actually looked awkward in this new size 4, as the waistline was far lower in the larger size I tried on. Sigh. Hopefully some of this can be mitigated by a seamstress in alterations. I don't know what I did to deserve that treatment. I wish Malinda the best. I get she's a saleswoman with a family to feed, but dang, is it worth ruining people's experience? She made buying a wedding dress a very predatory, transactional and cold experience--literally everything you don't want in this happy time. read more

My experience could not have been better! The owner, Malinda, provided such a unique, professional, one-on-one experience that helped me find my perfect dress. Malinda only sees one client at a time, so having the whole shop to myself meant Malinda was giving me her undivided attention (a very welcomed experience after the craziness of other shops I had tried). The other thing I most appreciated was how smart Malinda is. She was able to take in my feedback on each dress to pin point themes within my taste. For instance, I didn't realize that I didn't like detailing at the hem until she was able to see that trend. She was so knowledgeable and I learned a lot! Together, we found the perfect dress, which was actually the first one she picked out for me based on my initial description of what I was looking for (she knew right from the start)! Her selection was great, too, with plenty of variety for me to try. Malinda does not provide any tailoring herself, but provides a great list of seamstresses to try. She also gave great advice for where to buy bridesmaids dresses. I couldn't have put my wedding attire together without her! read more

Dream Bridal is such an amazing salon! After visiting with my friend on her wedding dress search, I knew I wanted to come back here when it was my turn. I love the fact that they only handle one Bride at a time. It makes it such a special and personal appointment where you know you are getting the best service possible. Last Saturday I went to the salon with my mother, her best friend and one of my Bridesmaids. The selection of dresses is simply BEAUTIFUL and they definitely have something for everyone. From mermaids to trumpets to ball gowns, Dream really has a great selection of styles to try on. The quality of the dresses is also apparent; everything is so beautiful and the materials look wonderful. Malinda is also the best! She takes the time to listen to your wedding style, but also pulls some dresses that she thinks would work well with the Bride's body type. Being a curvier bride, I am always nervous to try on dresses in sample size, but Malinda made me feel completely comfortable and reassured me that I would find the dress that was perfect for me. I ended up finding my dress not from one of the gowns I picked, but one that Malinda brought from out back! It is simply stunning and I cannot wait to wear my gown on my wedding day! read more

Malinda competence and professionalism of someone in the C Suite of a Fortune 500 company and the kindness and empathy of a family member. I bought my wedding dress from Malinda after discovering she had a dress I had tried on back home in California in stock (I was getting married in CT and wanted to make the purchase closer to the venue). In that process, she confirmed my appointment quickly and was incredibly helpful walking me through the pros and cons of buying a dress that was a little bigger than my size and a little darker than what I was looking for. I'd give her six stars off that interaction alone. But, what really set Malinda apart is her help through a crisis that happened a few weeks after I bought the dress - which is that my cat peed on it (long story)! The night I discovered it happened, I emailed Malinda to ask if she had any advice. She had no obligation to help - I had already bought the dress, ruined it myself, and she was on maternity leave. Despite all that, she called me at 9am the next morning to figure out what had happened, walk my through my options, and help me find a cleaner that could tackle the issue. By 11am that day, I had a reasonably priced solution in hand - and I can't thank Malinda enough for that. read more

Malinda's adorable shop came highly recommended by a friend, and after learning that all brides get a completely private shopping experience, I had to book my appointment at Dream! While I had a vision of what I knew I liked in photos, my biggest priority was to find a dress that complimented my mother's wedding pearls, which I plan to wear in her memory at my own wedding. Malinda asked all the right questions about each dress I tried on until we arrived at "the one," or rather, "the ones!" I immediately cancelled my second appointment that day to look at more dresses when Malinda explained that my dream dress was a reality and that the designer could alter the dress to reflect TWO of my favorite choices. I couldn't be more excited to see the final product and can't wait to see my fiance's face on our wedding day! Malinda went above and beyond to accommodate my family, maid of honor, and I on what was an emotionally charged shopping trip. In addition to making sure she asked what my mother would think about the dress, she gave me some sweet ideas to keep her close to me on the big day. Malinda knows dresses, brides, families, and her business. I wish all shopping experiences could be as warm and personal! read more

I had a wonderful experience with Dream in January 2017, and would recommend to anyone! Malinda is amazing to work with, and her shop is beautiful. She was recommended to me by a coworker who bought her dress here as well. First of all, making an appointment with Malinda is very easy and she is super responsive and helpful. Its very obvious she is organized, and very busy - but knows all her brides are too and seems to go out of her way to make everyone happy. Her shop is lovely. Well lit with carefully curated dress selection. She knows her designers by name, and clearly has chosen every dress in her shop for a reason. There are several racks that make the store feel full of options without being overwhelming. Malinda herself has a straight forward and caring demeanor. She wants to know about you, your vision, your venue, and your budget to guide you in the right direction. When I arrived at Dream, i was pretty sure i had already found my dress at another shop. Malinda was very honest in telling me to follow my intuition and if i didn't love what we tried on in her shop, then i had probably already found my dress. I really appreciated her honesty, and I felt very comfortable continuing the appointment. She let me, my mom and bridesmaid poke around and pull dresses, while she also pulled some dresses for me. She made sure we never picked anything out of my price range (Less than $2,500). She had a wonderful professional, businesslike manner, but was also super friendly and easy to talk to. I was an opinionated bride who knew exactly what i liked and didn't, and was very independent about everything....and i was shocked when i found i loved everything she pulled for me! I ended up purchasing my dress at Dream. Malinda also helped me to make a sensible decision regarding ordering my dress at a pre-determined hem length as having a 'special order' fee on the dress was way less expensive than alterations on the beautiful lace detail hemline. She gave me pointers on how to find a veil in my price range, and even gave us a recommendation on where to have a suite made for my very particular groom! My dress came in earlier than i was expecting, and Malinda helped me choose my shoes and jewelry when i picked up my dress as well (*PRO TIP* Definitely bring a bunch of shoe and jewelry options with you when you pick up! Its so helpful) I really felt my best on my wedding day, and Dream made it possible. Thanks Malinda!! read more

Your Dream Bridal - January 2017 purchase from Dream, for an August 2017 wedding. Loved it! - Bridal Near Me - Sudbury, Massachusetts

I found Dream via Instagram and after learning of their one-bride-at-a-time format, I knew I had to schedule an appointment. It was the first and last bridal store I had to visit, thanks to Malinda's gorgeous selection of gowns, various price points, extensive accessories and personal attention. While I knew I had found my wedding dress, I still left without buying it. I appreciated that Malinda didn't pressure me to buy that day, and how warm she was when I called back a week later to place my order. I can't wait to debut my Dream dress to family and friends this October! read more

I had the most amazing appointment with Malinda. I was nearly sold on a dress I had tried on at another bridal shop in the morning when I went to Dream. I tried on 8 or so dresses and they just kept getting better and better! The last dress I tried on was different than anything I had envisioned I wanted. When I put it on I knew at that moment it was the one. Although out of my price range, Malinda was able to make it work and I purchased a gorgeous veil as well. Malinda is amazing at what she does and she will help you find the dress of your dreams. I can't say enough positive things about Dream! read more

I wanted to commend Dream Bridal for their professionalism and patience. Dress shopping can be a stressful experience, and mine certainly was due to an overbearing mother. Malinda was incredibly kind and patient during our appointment, focusing on my wants and needs while remaining polite to my family. The shop is beautiful and spacious, and I love how personal the appointments are -- when it's appointment time, she locks the doors and it's just you, Melinda, and dozens of gorgeous dresses. Thank you Melinda! read more

A stellar experience-personalized attention, by appointment only, private try on area, each dress was more beautiful, was within our budget- Thank you, Melinda! read more

Malinda was super helpful and spent a Very Long time helping me try on a wide variety of dresses and asking questions that helped me think about the decision in ways I wouldn't have otherwise. There is a great selection here, and working with Malinda is Definitely worth the drive from Boston. read more

Go to Your Dream Bridal now!! Malinda is amazing! I went having no idea what I was looking for and Malinda was able to use her knowledge and creativity to help me find the perfect dress! Much better experience than when I was searching on Newbury St! read more

Visiting Dream Bridal and having Malinda help me choose a dress was an amazing experience. She was attentive, friendly, and understood what I was looking for in a dress. She had great suggestions based on things I liked/disliked about dresses. I initially went in by myself to prepare for family visiting from out of the country and we had a whole game plan to show which dresses I liked and to showcase my favorite at the end. Having the whole shop to yourself is really nice because you get undivided attention and there are no distractions. She was also really helpful in explaining the process of ordering and tailoring since we weren't familiar with the process (like you ever need to bustle anything else in your life). The appointment system is also very easy to use. Full disclaimer - I was torn between dresses and I ended up buying elsewhere because I bought an off the rack dress I liked better, but my favorite dress at Dream was a very close runner-up! read more

I said yes to the most perfect dress at Your Dream Bridal and had a wonderful time working with Malinda. The one-on-one appointment made for a truly personalized experience. Her dress selection is comprised of elegant gowns that suit the taste of every bride. She is professional and responsive to all questions you may have regarding your dress. When alterations on my gown went awry, she was able to put my mind at ease and recommend another seamstress who got the job done correctly. read more

I got my dress from Your Dream Bridal this past weekend and had a great experience. Malinda is so good at what she does and is completely honest, knowledgeable and a total professional. After spending a few minutes going over the detail of the venue and what I do and don't like (and I didn't really have a clue), she brought in a bunch of dresses that were spot on. I would recommend Your Dream Bridal to anyone. The icing on the cake is that the shop is closed during your appointment so it's a private, intimate experience. read more

Malinda is so wonderful! I was a very picky bride and she was so flexible, constantly coming up with new ideas and willing to try anything, including calling designers to ask about changing patterns and combining dresses. She listened well and asked all the right questions to get a better idea of what I was looking for. The process was very transparent and I so appreciated the individual attention. I would recommend Dream to anyone! read more

Malinda's shop is gorgeous and she is so wonderful to work with! When I went to Your Dream Bridal, I had already purchased a dress but was having second thoughts about it so I wanted to try on some additional dresses. Malinda immediately keyed in to what I liked/didn't like and taught me a lot along the way. I really appreciated that she never pressured me into buying a new dress; rather, she gave me a lot of tips as to how I could alter my dress to fit my style while showing me some alternative dresses that could be shipped to me in time for my wedding. I ultimately kept my original dress, but I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Malinda to future brides!! read more

My daughter found her wedding dress at Dreams today. We thought we would need several weeks of shopping to find the right dress, but her dress is the first one she tried on! There is a lovely selection of gowns available at Dreams. Malinda is great to work with and since it is by appointment only you have her undivided attention. We recommend you make an appointment you will be happy you did. read more

I had such a wonderful experience here. I was really nervous about finding a dress and Malinda was so great. I felt so much calmer within minutes of arriving at her shop. She's friendly, knowledgable, and makes the whole process great. Her shop is beautiful, and truly has something for everyone. As other reviewers mentioned, you have the entire space for your appoitment and she gives you her full attention. If you have follow up questions, she's very quick to respond so that you have all the information you need to choose your dress. I couldn't have had a better experience - I'd recommend Dream Bridal to anyone! read more

I can't say enough good things about Malinda and Dream Bridal! I had initially heard of the boutique because of one particular dress and designer that I was interested in, and happened to see her again at the Lovesick Bridal Expo (which I also highly recommend) in Boston. When you make an appointment here you are THE only party in the store at one time and Malinda devotes her whole time and attention to you and your needs. She is incredibly knowledgeable, very sweet, and the dresses she selects to sell in her store are unlike anything I found anywhere else. If you're looking for something more non-traditional or vintage-inspired, this is your place! And the prices are very reasonable. The vast majority of her dresses are below $3,000. I couldn't be happier with my purchase and I can't wait to wow everyone in that dress at the wedding! read more

If you need help finding a wedding dress Malinda is your girl! She made this process fun and stress free and really helped me clarify my vision for my wedding dress. The appointments are one on one and she had ample space to accommodate my family. I wanted a lace dress with a boho/classy feel and she helped me find just that. She was incredibly professional and really helped to steer my in the right direction. Would highly recommend visiting this shop if you are looking for your dream dress! read more

I couldn't have asked for a more amazing experience. This was probably the 6th shop I can gone to and I knew from the moment I walked in it would be my last. Malinda greeted me at the door and let me in. It truly was a special experience. I was the only one in the boutique and I truly felt amazing. Malinda had pulled a dress I was interested in and a few others that she thought I'd like based on my survey. Boy was she right. I tried on two I wasn't so into and then the last one was it. I honestly wasn't sure I was going to find "the one" but Malinda found it for me. I can not thank her enough for helping me find the most perfect wedding dress for my special day in Costa Rica!! read more

Malinda really went above and beyond to make sure I got the dress I wanted. I loved being the only bride in the salon, and when I hesitated about my dress style, she suggested modifications until it was exactly how I wanted it to be. I would definitely recommend Malinda to anyone. Dream is also unique in that it carries several lines that you can't find anywhere else in the area (my dress is Truvelle and I love it!) read more

I went to Dream Bridal a few weeks back for my first appointment to try on wedding gowns. I saw the rave reviews for Dream Bridal and Malinda on Yelp and made an appointment immediately. After filling out the questionnaire, she inquired into what specific style I was interested in and had those options available for the day of my appointment. My mom and I were only ones in the shop during the appointment and Malinda made me feel like I was only bride she was helping. She opened my eyes to a completely different style than what I came in looking for and I ended up finding my perfect dress! Because of how much I fell in love with the dress and how great Malinda was, I knew this was the only appointment I needed. I highly recommend Dream Bridal! read more

FANTASTIC experience ! It was my 4th bridal store to visit and blew the others away! I thought I knew what style I wanted and Malinda worked with me, she was so patient, and asked me questions about each dress to get a better idea what I loved what I didn't, in the end she pulled a dress I would never have thought of and I fell in love ! She was outstanding Her boutique is fabulous and you really get star treatment ! Thanks again for everything! read more

I can't thank Malinda enough!! First of all she has an incredible selection of the most beautiful dresses. (I visited Kleinfeld's in NYC and numerous bridal boutiques in Boston that I couldn't find anything at) She personalized every appointment to make you feel you're the only bride. We arrived and sat down the Malinda and discussed our engagement, the wedding plans, and the feel I was looking for. I wasn't sure what I exactly wanted but with Malinda help I found my DREAM dress! My dress just arrived this week and to add to the phenomenal customer service- she went out of her way to make sure I got my dress before my scheduled fitting in a few days. I cannot suggest stopping by Dream Bridal enough!! You will not be disappointed by the attention to detail and the incredible selection! read more

I can't give enough praise about my experience at Dream. This was my fourth (and final, yay!) bridal appointment and as soon as I arrived Malinda made me feel at ease and comfortable trying on dresses. The shop is charming with perfectly curated gowns and an cozy ambiance. Malinda gave me her undivided attention and I never once felt rushed while trying on dresses or felt pressured to purchase. It was exactly how the appointment should be - fun, calm and exciting! And she made my family feel the same way. The whole day was so enjoyable. I'm looking forward to returning in a few weeks to pickup my gorgeous dress and try on some veils. Thank you Malinda for helping me find my "dream" dress! I would absolutely recommend any bride to Dream Bridal. read more

Hands down the best bridal experience I had after going to 5 stores and not only disliking the stores themselves but also the dresses. Dream is amazing! There are no plastic bags, the dressing room is reserved for 1 apt at a time so it's calm and enjoyable and not overwhelming like so many other stores. The owner is wonderful! So sweet, accommodating and has excellent recommendations. I would recommend Dream to anyone! No need to go anywhere else. read more

I can't say enough good things about my experience getting my wedding dress at Dream Bridal! It is by appointment only, which makes it a calm, stress-free and personalized experience. Malinda listened to what I was looking for, was respectful of my budget, and did not pressure me! There were comfortable couches and chairs for my mother, aunt and cousin to sit on. She was even welcoming to my cousin's 7 month-old being there! I was particularly interested in the fair-trade dresses by Celia-Grace. (Dream bridal is the only store in the area that carries them!) Malinda took her time with us, was extremely patient, had great ideas, and was realistic about what could or could not be done with a dress. I ended up buying the Jane dress by Celia-Grace and am so happy with my choice. She has a seamstress that she works with, which makes it easy to get alterations done. Great local, woman owned business, with fair-trade wedding dresses! You cannot do any better than Dream Bridal. Thank you Malinda!!! read more

The best experience at a bridal salon I could have ever imagined. Malinda is so unbelievable at her job. I've had amazing experiences here with my friends shopping for dresses as well as myself looking for my own bridal gown. Malinda made my experience so welcoming and relaxing. I let her know I was anxious about looking for a dress and trying them on for people and she just made me feel so comfortable and actually made it fun! She is the PERFECT balance of allowing the bride to have her own opinions but also pushes thought/decisions for the bride. She also knows so much about each dress she carries. All of her dresses are affordable and beautiful. My bridesmaids and mother had a great experience as well. While I didn't end up getting my dress at Dream, I cannot recommend this salon enough. Malinda is the absolute BEST! read more

I am usually not the type to write reviews, but I will make an exception for Malinda at Your Dream Bridal! Her store is beautiful and very comfortable. She had dresses that I had indicated an interest in already set up in the dressing room when I arrived, and she takes mental notes along the way to find you the perfect dress! Shopping here was a completely enjoyable and relaxing experience and I would recommend Your Dream Bridal to anyone and everyone! read more

As soon as I met Malinda I immediately felt relieved! I had been to a few other stores before and didn't have the best experiences at them. By the time I found Dream, I felt so confused and like the dress that was meant for me didn't exist. When I arrived and shared my previous experiences and what types of dresses I gravitated towards, Malinda explained to me which styles would look best on me and flatter my curvy figure and really explained why certain looks and details worked and why others didn't. She let me try on so many different dresses and styles and talked to me about each one as I looked at them in the mirror. When I finally found my dress, she took the time to jack up my look with earrings and a necklace. She also had me walk around the store so I could see what the dress looked like in different lights. I was so comfortable and it was clear that Malinda knew what she was doing. She was so knowledgable, patient, creative, and really listened to me. Every bride should visit her boutique to find their dream dress. I couldn't imagine going anywhere else. Everything about this experience was so positive. I really can't say enough good things about Malinda and Dream. If you are looking for a dress, you absolutely HAVE to go to Dream. read more