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Bustle was born of a demand for fine gowns from style-savvy brides who are also conscious of a budget. Meredith Carter created Bustle to be the perfect marriage of the two.

I have always loved wedding gowns; there's something so sensational about a bride in her wedding dress. The dress is a symbol of the most romantic and intimate day of her life, and the search for that perfect gown is a very important part of the process. I was thrilled with finding my own wedding gown and felt inspired to provide that experience to other brides.

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Frequently asked questions

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

$1,000 - $2,499

Who do you provide services for?

Bride

Which of the following services do you provide?

Appointments Only
Consignment
Sample Sales

Which of the following items do you offer?

Bridal Belts
Jewelry
Sample Gowns
Veils

What is the average turnaround time for a bridal gown?

Less than 6 months

How often do you receive new bridal gowns?

Monthly

What is your return policy?

Final Sales

Reviews of Bustle

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Heidi Sent on 07/21/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect wedding dress

We found my daughter's wedding dress in one day. Bustle was our first stop and they exceeded all our expectations. My daughter found the perfect dress after trying on about 5 and we left with it that same day and with the veil too! Bustle is a beautiful bridal salon. Private rooms and very comfortable. We were greeted and welcomed so warmly and my daughter felt immediately at ease. The whole shopping experience was a joy and if you're looking for a one of a kind dress, look no further!
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Nicole Sent on 07/05/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect dress/experience

We loved our experience at Bustle. Thanks to Meridth and her team, such a fun laid back experience... yet made me feel super special. Found the dress and veil, and had to do nothing but take up the length. Can’t wait to wear it in September.
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Jessica Sent on 12/19/2018
5 out of 5 rating

Best dress shopping experience

I went to Bustle after several other shopping locations that went quite poorly. I was very nervous by this point, having had bad experiences in other places. Cherry at Bustle was the absolute best! The very first dress she brought in was the dress I bought and wore! But, she did have me try on other dresses in the shop to ensure that I didn't have buyers remorse. It was a fantastic experience.
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Rachel Sent on 08/02/2018
5 out of 5 rating
Bustle was such a great experience. I scheduled appointments with 4 different stores in Birmingham with Bustle being my 4th in two days, and I have to say that my experience at Bustle far surpassed the other stores I had visited. Meredith did everything I expected. She sat down with me at first in a calm environment just to discuss my wedding and my vision for my dress. She wasn't familiar with my Georgia venue, so she pulled up my chapel online which really impressed me. That showed me she was serious about helping me find the right dress. Of course I showed her lots of pictures of dresses I had tried on previously and loved. Based on our conversation, she picked about 5-7 beautiful dresses all of which were 9/10s in my book! Each had some aspect I had mentioned to her that I was looking for. Her last pick was my 10/10 and matched my descriptive words I gave her that I wanted in a dress being unique, romantic, and feminine. Meredith listened to everything I wanted and constantly paid attention to how I was feeling in each dress. I can tell she takes her job very seriously and I recommend any woman looking for a dress in the area to visit Bustle. The best part of it all, this dress was in perfect condition and was half the price if I were to have ordered it. Thanks Meredith! Can't wait to send you pictures!!

Wish I could wear a wedding dress from Bustle every day of the week!
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Janie Sent on 10/31/2017
5 out of 5 rating
I would definitely recommend Bustle to everyone I know! The prices are fantastic and the gowns are gorgeous. When my stylist told me the price of my dress, I laughed out lout because I couldn't believe it. My dress was under $1000 and prettier than any of the more expensive dresses I'd tried on at other stores. I really enjoyed that at Bustle I could see dresses that actually fit me instead of tiny sample dresses at other stores. Bustle offers such a great value, and the service is the best of the best. My stylist was very patient with me and let me talk about it with my people for as long as I needed before making the decision. She would pop back in the room to check on us, but I really liked that I could talk about it in private to get everyone's honest feedback. There was absolutely no pressure to buy the dress then and there, but I did!
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Mallory Sent on 07/29/2016
5 out of 5 rating
The entire staff at Bustle was fabulous! They helped me in and out of a ton of dresses, gave me honest opinions, corralled my entourage, and made me super excited about the decision I made! They are excellent self-esteem boosters! They have beautiful designer gowns at incredible prices!
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Jennifer Sent on 05/17/2016
5 out of 5 rating
I purchased my wedding dress and veil at Bustle and had a wonderful experience. Wedding dress shopping can be stressful but the team at Bustle made it so relaxing and fun! I received so many compliments on my dress and I would definitely recommend Bustle to anyone looking for the dress of their dreams.
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User4869983 Sent on 04/20/2016
5 out of 5 rating
I felt adored here!! I truly loved my experience at Bustle! The atmosphere at this shop was so relaxing and comforting after trying on dresses at a lot of other places. Meredith was kind, professional, and felt like a friend more than a salesperson. She respected time with my mom to think about our options and didn't mind if I "slept on it" before making my decision. She asked great questions and helped think everything through, all with great recommendations for accessories and seamstresses. I would highly, highly recommend Bustle to anyone getting married - in town or from out of town!!
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Missy Sent on 08/02/2015
5 out of 5 rating
What a fabulous place to shop for a wedding dress! Bustle was the first and only place I tried on dresses. I went home with the second dress I put on! Meredith and her mother were so helpful and wonderful to work with. Go to Bustle for a lovely dress selection at a fantastic price.
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Laura Sent on 04/20/2015
5 out of 5 rating
They were absolutely wonderful to work with and very helpful. I did not know what I wanted and they picked a large selection to help me make my decision. They had a great selection and were reasonably prices. I also loved being able to take my dress home that day.
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