Lots of love for the ladies at Montgomery Bridal! This shop is the perfect spot to say "yes to the…read moredress," especially if you're just beginning to look! My sister booked an appointment here after doing some research online, and we had the shop to ourselves on a Sunday morning. We worked with Erin, who is such a kind person ... thoughtfully picking out dresses that I might like, after asking me several questions about styles and fitting. At the risk of my fiancé reading this review and finding some clues about what my dress looks like, I'll keep the details on the dress I selected very brief. One of the owners, Amanda, arrived halfway through my appointment, and was so knowledgeable about something I was hoping to add to the dress ... it was like she swooped in and saved the day. For someone who had zero experience shopping for dresses like this, Montgomery Bridal made me feel confident and excited. The shop is also in a super cute location, and if you do book an appointment, they'll reserve a parking spot for you in the back to set the tone for a fun and fashionable day.

I had the most amazing private experience here with my closest friends and family! It was…read moreeverything a girl could ask for to pick out her perfect gown for her special day. My dress turned out beautiful and any modifications I asked for were done, no problem!

I was looking for a bridal store outside of the bridal district because I was paying for my dress…read moremyself and not looking to spend a fortune. It was also important to me to find a shop that had a good range of plus sized gowns as I wanted to be able to try on as many gowns as possible. This lead me to Amara Bridal which had lots or reviews mentioning reasonable prices and a wide array of sizes available in store. We booked an appointment and I was able to bring 6 people with me. We had the salon to ourselves for the majority of the appointment and the young lady helping me was so sweet! I regret that I can't remember her name. The whole shopping experience was really great and I found my gown that day. I purchased my gown in January or February 2022 with my wedding not happening until September 2023. I was nervous that supply chain issues were still impacting the wedding gown market and I didn't want to risk anything. I'm so grateful I did this, because the first time my gown arrived it was in the wrong color! The salon noticed and immediately ordered another one at no additional cost to me. It still arrived in plenty of time and I picked it up in January 2023. My only negative was that when I picked it up, I tried it on again and the gown fit like a glove. The person helping me made a comment that I would have to be careful not to gain any weight between now and the wedding in order to make sure the gown still fit. I realize she was probably just trying to be helpful, but I don't find it appropriate to comment on a stranger's weight or their maintenance of said weight. I realize I may be a bit sensitive, but I think it is a really sensitive topic for so many women and they should be cognizant of that. For what it's worth, the dress still fit me beautifully 9 months later on my wedding day. Overall, I would still recommend! Like I said the shopping and purchasing experience were great. I had plenty of dresses to choose from and try on, my salesperson was very respectful of my budget, and the salon ensured that everything was in order when I got my gown. It's a great alternative to the bridal district experience!

I'm a little late on my review but…read more.. I can not recommend this store enough! I got married last spring and had a bit of a dress emergency which resulted in having to buy a whole new dress about 3 weeks before my wedding. Rebecca legit saved me! She made room for me to come in for 2 appointments in the same weekend to try on basically every dress in her store and ultimately find a beautiful and affordable dress I was able to wear for my wedding. It was a pretty stressful time for me (and my mom and sister who were also gracious enough to drop everything and come shopping with me :) )but Rebecca made things as easy on us as possible. She was so honest and helpful. I only wish we had found her store months before so we didn't end up with the emergency in the first place!

Wow - I seriously cannot say enough good things about this shop! From the moment I reached out with…read morean inquiry to the moment we left with our dress they just wowed us. We felt so spoiled and taken care of. And the quality of their dresses is incredible. Thank you ladies for an amazing experience from beginning to end!

Thank you for making this experience so amazing!! From the moment we walked in, we knew Hyde Park…read moreBridal was different than any other place we had been! It truly was such an incredible day

How has no one reviewed this little gem yet?!…read more Believe it or not, I'm a HUGE quilter and I've finally found my Home Planet: Stitches. This place is great: a huge selection of vibrant cotton fabrics all perfectly arranged by color value and theme. There's even a special little room where everything is discounted! This place is packed from front to back with some of the most gorgeous colors/designs you've ever seen and likely won't see elsewhere. On top of the amazing fabrics are the services: they will use a long-arm to quilt your sandwich (that makes perfect sense to quilters)! For a nominal fee based on size, you can flip through a BINDER filled with options, and the turn around time is great. If you need something quicker, just pay an extra fee to get bumped to the front of the line. These ladies have your back I've been there when it's slow )and just enjoyed chatting about my projects and perusing fabrics), and I've been there when it's jumping (they teach classes and have a lovely group of older ladies who giggle the place up as they work). The place is covered with amazing quilted projects/tapestries on the walls, and every time I visit I spend more than I should. I'm heading back out there this weekend to pick up a few quilting projects, so I'll be sure to attach pictures soon. In the meanwhile, treat yourself to a relaxing afternoon )whether you're a quilter or not), and just wander around this place so you can oooo and ahhhhh at all the pretty colors. Pro tip: Stitches is in the Glendale Pavilion, which is a series of quaint little shops and eateries. Build time in your schedule to wander around after visiting Stitches. Grab a lemon bar at the bakery around the corner (delicious), sip a glass of rosé at the wine bar (great service), or my personal favorite...stop in at Meritage for some of the most delectable food you've ever had. I'd recommend the scallops. P.S. if you were a Joann's devotee, you'll likely notice the prices are a touch higher here at Stitches, BUT keep in mind this is not a chain, it is independently owned, and these ladies sources their own fabrics quite deliberately.

I can not praise these ladies enough. They always do a fantastic job at a very reasonable price…read more I've been going to them for years with some of the most important garments of my families life. Weddings ect.) They have always come through even sometimes in a last minute pinch. Thank you ladies!

A wonderful place to have something unique made for the most special day of your life. Such a step…read moreabove the average bridal "cookie cutter" dresses. Exquisite workmanship -Cathy is amazing. Charming shop, with a lot of personal attention. It is such a wonderful thing to be able to say your dress is custom made. After trying 13 places with my daughter, and thinking a custom gown would be out of the price range, I wish we had come here first.

This place is a hidden gem. Loads of prom dresses to choose from and very well organized. Staff was…read morevery helpful finding dresses for my daughter that was her style. So happy we found this place. I would just recommend if you're getting your daughters formal dress there, take it somewhere else for alterations. The lady the recommend that comes in for alterations was very rude and condescending to my 18-year-old daughter who was paying for everything by herself. No one told us ahead of time that she only took cash and she basically said that she does not deal with children. I have a very responsible and independent 18-year-old daughter at home and she would not deal with because she was there for a prom dress alteration. She kept referring to her as a "child". I will definitely go back for dresses but I will take my alterations business elsewhere

Very rude at my recent visit last week. Also I had a dress for my daughters prom on hold before…read moreCovid and I was making payments on it and then Covid hit and I asked for my money back because they canceled prom and they refused to so I lost my money. I gave them a chance even after that and after this second time we will never return and I have spent hundreds and hundreds of dollars over the past six years there. It's crazy to think that as a business owner you would be absolutely rude to a customer that you have seen every single year that was willing to put money into your store.

If you are looking for fabulous, custom invitations then Designs by Dawson is a must. Dawson and…read moreLuAnn were wonderful to work with. Very helpful in not only the selection but the layout and design too. Save yourself the time and effort and see Dawson first! Tell her I said "Hi"