Savollywood and David
Wedding: 10/11/2009
Reviews:
5
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I looked at a lot of different Boston area boutiques for wedding gowns and even after I found the one I wanted at a different store, I went back to Bride n Belle to place my order. The ladies there were incredibly nice and I didn't feel any of the pressure that I felt at other stores. I also found the same gown I tried on at another boutique at a better price.
When I went in for alterations, everything was always ready when promised and it looked great. They also took my ideas for tailoring and really listened to how I wanted the dress to look. They were fantastic!
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Reviewed On:
10/29/2009
Services Used:
Dress & Attire
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Kat
Wedding: 06/13/2009
Reviews:
5
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Background: This boutique was recommended by a colleague of mine who is family friends with the owner. I had bought my dress at a sample sale at the Pronovias store in NYC. The dress was dirty so I had it cleaned and when it was cleaned it no longer fit me. I had not gained any weight since the purchase and was told that it was over 2 inches too small when I brought it in Bride n Belle. However, the amazing seamstress Lena over at Bride n Belle was able to work miracles and I ended up having a beautifully tailored gown.
The Bottom line:
Value: Having been all over New York, Chicago and Boston and familiarizing myself with wedding dress alterations the ladies at Bride n Belle certainly give you the most bang for your buck. Wedding dress alterations were estimated on this dress, which was a multitiered gown with ruching to be between $500-$700. However I was able to have the dress altered to fit my waste, the length shortened, bustles, bra inserts and pressed for $250.
Professionalism: The ladies at the store always made me feel comfortable and at home. I was able to bring the dress in 3 weeks before my wedding date and they were able to have it ready the week of with one fitting inbetween initial fitting and pick up.
Overall, I highly recommend any brides looking for alterations to go to this store. Do not be deceived because it does not have all the bells and whistles of a Lelite or Priscillas, because the staff are some down to earth localers who are skilled at their craft.
Here is a link to my dress - as you can see tailoring this type of tiered dress is no easy task http://www.bridalwave.tv/2009/05/daily_frock_pro.html
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Reviewed On:
11/20/2009
Services Used:
Dress & Attire
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llbos
Wedding: 06/06/2009
Reviews:
8
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I bought my dress at Bride and Belle in Medford, MA. They were one of the few bridal shops in the area that had the dress that I wanted. There prices were comparable to other shops that did carry the dress. I had no issues with the ordering or delivery of the dress. My Matron of Honor also ordered her dress through them with no issues. Although, I would have no issues ordering from them again, I would not have them do alterations again. I was not quite satisfied with the fit of either dress. I actually ended up taking the dress to a different seamstress a week before the wedding. It all worked out in the end and I liked how the dress looked.
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Reviewed On:
06/21/2009
Services Used:
Dress & Attire
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katerince
Wedding: 03/07/2009
Reviews:
5
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I came to the store a month before the wedding and I had to buy a dress off the rack. The ladies were courteous and helped me pick one out. They modified it within a week and everything was pain-free.
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Reviewed On:
03/21/2009
Services Used:
Dress & Attire
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Venessa
Wedding: 06/28/2008
Reviews:
5
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Bride n' Belle is a great place to find a wedding dress. As an ignorant bride, I had no idea it could take up to 9 months to get a dress once it has been ordered. Well, it was February and I needed a dress by the end of March for my bridal photos. People at Bride n' Belle were very understanding and helped me find my dream dress in the nick of time. The dress I wanted was in a size 14 (i'm a size 4). Because the alteration was going to be too drastic and ordering the dress in my size was not an option, they decided to call the warehouse, which was in Florida, to see if they had the dress in my size. To my surprise, they had it in a size 6! It was shipped and got to Medford in two weeks. I went in, had my dress altered, and my dress was ready and ironed before the end of March. Everyone at Bride n' Belle was so nice and my dress was perfect. I highly recommend them to any bride.
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Reviewed On:
08/22/2008
Services Used:
Dress & Attire
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blu0206
Wedding: 05/10/2008
Reviews:
4
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They helped me find the dress of my dreams and gave me a very good deal on it. The dress was not ready when it was supposed to be and they had extreme difficulty making the alterations that I requested. I wanted to have sleeves added and they refused to do anything more than a strap (since when is the store owner's aesthetic opinion better than the bride's?), even after I requested a sleeve multiple times. The straps that they made were poorly attached and different in size. When my mother-in-law measured the straps and pointed it out to the seamstress, they still didn't fix them before steaming the dress. I ended up being disappointed in their service even though I had a beautiful dress. I could have done better alterations.
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Reviewed On:
10/27/2008
Services Used:
Dress & Attire
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Kelly
Wedding: 09/22/2007
Reviews:
6
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While the prices at Bride n Belle are great - they gave me a price that was 10% less than what I found at a cheaper online store for my bridal gown - their service wasn't as good. I brought in my sisters cathedral length veil to have it shortened and trim put on it, and it took them 6 weeks to do the work after being told it would only take 1 week. They kept giving me reasons why it wasn't done which just caused unnecessary stress during an already stressful time! In addition, the women that works there who does alterations did not do a great job. She shortened my dress to much and didn't take in the top enough so when i danced, I had to keep pulling it up. Then my bussle broke early during my reception and we had to tie my dress up so it wouldnt be dragging. I would recommend this place for buying a dress, but go elsewhere for alterations.
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Reviewed On:
01/21/2008
Services Used:
Dress & Attire
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yellowtika
Wedding: 06/25/2005
Reviews:
5
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I absolutely loved my experience at Bride 'n Belle. They treated us like family from Day 1 and gave me a giant discount for buying the "try-on" dress off the rack and having it re-sized vs. ordering a brand new one. The woman who did the alterations was fabulous and even had a veil hand-made to match the dress for an extremely affordable price. Small place, "Mom & Pop" feel, lots of personal attention. Loved them!!!
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Reviewed On:
03/26/2008
Services Used:
Dress & Attire
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malena
Wedding: 09/23/2004
Reviews:
5
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Teresa was wonderful- she found the perfect dress for me!
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Reviewed On:
11/07/2008
Services Used:
Dress & Attire
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4.3/5.0
