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Arlene's Bridals has been in business for over 35 years. We are a full service bridal salon that carries many designer brands and offers in-house alterations.

Our staff is well educated in customer service and will make your gown shopping a memorable experience!

We have recieved many outstanding awards over the years from The Knot and Wedding Wire, in addition to being named an outstanding bridal retailer from Casablanca Bridals.

We pride ourselves in making every shopping experience a good one.

Our Bridal department is by appointment only. Large parties of Bridesmaids are by appointment as well. Those shopping for Mother-of-the-Bride, Mother-of-the-Groom, and flowergirl dresses can stop by anytime.

We look foward to hearing from you!!!

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Frequently asked questions

What are your price ranges for full-priced wedding gowns?

$500 - $999
$1,000 - $2,499

What are your price ranges for full-priced suits and tuxedos?

Under $200
$200 - $499

What are your price ranges for suit and tuxedo rentals?

$100 - $199

How do you price dress alterations?

Flat Fee

Who do you provide services for?

Bride
Bridesmaids
Father of the Bride
Father of the Groom
Flower Girls
Groom
Groomsmen
Mother of the Bride
Mother of the Groom
Ring Bearers

Which of the following services do you provide?

Alterations
Preservation
Sample Sales
Trunk Shows

Which of the following items do you offer?

Bridal Belts
Garters
Hair Accessories
Jewelry
Plus Size Gowns
Sample Gowns
Undergarments
Veils

What is the average turnaround time for a bridal gown?

6-8 months

How often do you receive new bridal gowns?

Seasonally

What is your return policy?

Final Sales

Reviews of Arlene's Bridal Salon

Katiria
Katiria Sent on 07/08/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Great people to work with !

I bought my wedding dress at Arlene’s bridal for my wedding in April 2024. Debbie was great and very patient with me . I just had a baby right before trying wedding dresses on and she gave me so many beautiful options . I loved their “Sunday Funday”, where my bridesmaid also received the VIP treatment as well. Alterations were perfect and reasonably priced. Overall, I had a great experience with Debbie and Jewel . I felt like a princess on my wedding day . I will recommend Arlene’s bridal to every bride I know.

Thank you guys!
Maria
Maria Sent on 07/08/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Thank you, arlene's!

Arlene's has been an absolute dream as I went through the roller coaster of finding my wedding dress! They were so professional, the alternations are amazing, & they welcome you like family! I was the beautiful bride I always wanted to be!!
C
Christine Sent on 11/05/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Best Experience!

Arleen’s Bridal gave me the best wedding dress experience. They helped me and my mom find the most gorgeous dresses. Both of which were very well priced. My mom was undergoing cancer treatment when we went to pick out dresses and they made sure the clear the show room for her so that she wouldn’t be exposed to COVID. Their seamstress is incredible and can literally solve any problem you have!
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Vanessa Sent on 07/25/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful Dress/ Best Experience Ever!

Finding my dress at Arlene’s was by far one of my favorite wedding planning experiences. I would call every bride in the world personally if I could, and tell them that this is the ONLY bridal shop you will ever need to go to. I cannot say enough wonderful things about Debbie, Jewel, and the rest of the staff here. I went in for my dress appointment with a style in mind completely different than what I ended up with. I told Debbie what I was looking for, and she found me the exact dress to try on. When I realized I hated it on me, and no longer wanted that style, but didn’t know what else I would have liked, Debbie immediately knew what to show me- She pulled out a new Essence of Australia dress that had just come in, and told me that she just knew it was going to be perfect for me. I was skeptical at first, because it was not something I would have chosen on my own, but I decided to trust the professional and try it on. I was SO happy I did, and when I saw myself in my dress, I cried. She knew right away what I was going to like, and helped me pick a dress that quite literally felt like it was made for me. I knew right away that was my dress, and she came out with a sign and a bell, and did the whole “ are you saying yes to the dress?” thing. It was beautiful, and the whole experience was everything I could have wanted and more.
I ended up bringing all of my bridesmaids there to get their dresses, and Debbie set up a whole “Sunday Funday” for us. We had the entire store to ourselves for 2 hours, and were able to bring snacks and champagne, and have such a great time finding all of the girls their dresses (I also had each girl in a different color and style, and they were all patient and great at finding the perfect dress for all 6 girls !)
My dress arrived much earlier than expected, with no issues, and when I had to postpone my wedding for a year due to Covid, Debbie offered to store all of our dresses for the entire time without question. They are all just amazing there. Debbie and Jewel are an absolute dream team, and made this whole process not only easy and seamless, but also so fun and actually enjoyable! Thank you both so much for everything!
Sarah
Sarah Sent on 07/20/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Excellent Experience!

Debbie and her team were amazing to work with! I chose the first dress she had me try on, and I loved wearing it on my wedding day. I am so happy I bought my dress and had it altered at Arlene's.
I was a 'Covid' bride and had to postpone my wedding twice. Throughout the pandemic, Debbie was patient and flexible with storing and altering my dress. I had no issues and was confident that she would take good care of it.
I would definitely recommend Arlene's Bridal to any bride in the North Jersey area! Working with Debbie is like working with family. She makes you feel so good! Thanks again for all of your help!
Steph
Steph Sent on 05/12/2021
5 out of 5 rating

perfect bridal shop!

Arlene’s Bridal was so wonderful to work with. This wasn’t the first shop I had gone to on my journey to find my perfect dress. Arlene’s was the most accommodating, personal and professional bridal shop I had gone to and I found numerous dresses that I really liked there. When I found my dress, I fell in love right away and Debbie helped make me feel like the most beautiful bride there was. I knew I should have started here, especially knowing that my sister bought her bridal gown from Arlene’s about 8 years prior. When we got the news that we needed to postpone the wedding for an entire year, Debbie assured me that they could hold the dress and keep it safe until we were ready the following year. Sure enough, it was even more perfect than what I could remember when I last tried it on. One of the things I appreciated most about Arlene’s was the hospitality they offered and no one there was pushy in any way. They offered their genuine advice but did not push any additional sales. Every time I came in, they knew exactly who I was and remembered my own individual story. This made everything feel much more personal and made me happy to pick a boutique so close to my hometown. I highly recommend all brides to check out Arlene’s, you will not be disappointed!
Elizabeth
Elizabeth Sent on 01/03/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Excellent very professional

Very professional, polite, made my experience much easy
Jenny
Jenny Sent on 10/31/2019
5 out of 5 rating

SO amazing!

After searching and searching for my wedding dress, who knew it was so close to home! I walked into Arlene’s and was happily greeted by Debbie and she helped me find my dress, and it was a spur of the moment pick by Debbie after actually listening to what I like and didn’t want in my dress! They all know their stuff and so amazingly sweet and easy going! She made me feel so comfortable and I knew that I was in great hands. I could not have asked to be able to find my dress with the best woman ever! Debbie and her team at Arlene’s was so helpful from start to finish! I felt so beautiful and my gown was everything I never knew I wanted! The details and the fit of the dress was perfect! The dress picked me and I trusted myself to pick it. I am so delighted! I love the team at Arlene’s Bridal!!
Lauren
Lauren Sent on 09/22/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Incredible

I could never thank Deb and Pam enough for all they have done for me. They dressed me from head to toe for my wedding day, and I felt so amazing. I had so many guests come up to me and tell me how stunning my dress was and how it was so different than anything they've ever seen. I had gone to a few other dress shops, and every dress the others had me try on were so wrong for me. I found a dress in another store that I thought could be the one, so, I e-mailed Deb a picture of it, and she knew the dress, right down to the designer and model number (I didn't write it down from the other shop), I was blown away. I tried the dress on at Arlene's and we all knew it was wrong as soon as I put it on. The thing I loved most about Arlene's was they listened to me! I hate wedding dresses with lace, and they helped me find the perfect wedding dress without lace! And I was able to look through dresses myself, with expert guidance, rather than having someone with no experience shuffle through a bunch of dresses in the back to put me in. Lastly, they helped me get the proper undergarments. I know that sounds silly, but, undergarments really make or break a dress, and the corset Pam put me in pulled the whole outfit together. The expert tailoring, the experience and knowledge of Deb and her team, the level of customer service I received at Arlene's was unlike anything anywhere else. All of my girls got their dresses here too, and they looked STUNNING. I loved every moment of my experience at Arlene's, and I'm just sad that it's over.
Jamie
Jamie Sent on 05/12/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect Fit!

I originally found Arlene’s Bridal shop when I fell in love with an Essense of Australia gown and they were one of the few shops that carried it. What I didn’t realize at the time was that Arlene’s Bridal and the owner Debbie take such pride in their work and truly care about making every bride feel special on their wedding day. With a curvier figure, I often find it difficult to find dresses that fit me properly. My consultant Jewel was so knowledgeable about the gowns that she quickly calmed my fears and concerns. She made sure that I tried multiple options to be sure that my original choice was the best and helped me to reaffirm my original decision. Throughout the fitting process, the owner Debbie made sure that my dress was fitted to make me feel comfortable and beautiful on my special day. Debbie is truly a perfectionist who notices every detail and put the care and attention into ensuring my gown was perfect.
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2015 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2009 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

1 Endorsement
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