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Located in historic downtown Farmville, Virginia, Caryn’s Bridals, Formals & Tuxedos invites couples to peruse their shop for the best in wedding attire. The central showroom highlights gowns for mothers and bridesmaids, with a separate gallery specifically dedicated to showcasing bridal gowns from top designers. Clients receive one-on-one attention from the store’s experienced consultants.

Services Offered

In addition to professional consultants, the store also employs expert help with alterations, which are offered on-site. The store brings in new inventory on a seasonal basis to serve brides, grooms, parents, bridesmaids, groomsmen, ring bearers, and flower girls. For those who wish to have their gowns for generations to come, preservation services are offered. Caryn’s also has the following accessories to complete your wedding day look:

  • Veils
  • Bridal belts
  • Hair accessories
  • Jewelry
  • Shoes
  • Woman-owned
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Frequently asked questions

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

$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
$200 - $299

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
Appointments Only
Cleaning
Preservation
Rentals
Sample Sales
Trunk Shows

Which of the following items do you offer?

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

What is the average turnaround time for a bridal gown?

Less than 6 months
6-8 months

How often do you receive new bridal gowns?

Seasonally

What is your return policy?

Final Sales

Reviews of Caryn's Bridals, Formals & Tuxedos

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Caryn's is highly recommended by brides for finding the perfect wedding dress. Reviewers praise Olivia for her exceptional assistance in selecting customized dresses within budget. The shop's beautiful selection, easy alteration process, and personalized service stand out, with reviewers appreciating the in-house alterations team and the user-friendly website showcasing dress options. Customers describe the experience as fun, easy, and feeling like shopping with best friends, making Caryn's a top choice for finding the ideal wedding gown.

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Caryn's is highly recommended by brides for finding the perfect wedding dress. Reviewers praise Olivia for her exceptional assistance in selecting customized dresses within budget. The shop's beautiful selection, easy alteration process, and personalized service stand out, with reviewers appreciating the in-house alterations team and the user-friendly website showcasing dress options. Customers describe the experience as fun, easy, and feeling like shopping with best friends, making Caryn's a top choice for finding the ideal wedding gown.

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Kaitlyn Sent on 10/09/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Great Experience!

The entire experience was amazing! Seeing my name on the cute chalkboard upon arrival, then being greeted by friendly staff while I filled out the paperwork asking all of the important questions was a great start. Then, I met with Cindy and we discussed what I wanted and budget. She was so respectful of my wishes. The gowns were absolutely STUNNING. Beautiful inside and out. I had been to other places where the inside of the dress was itchy or didn't breathe. Every dress I put on in Caryn's felt smooth and perfect, even on the inside. There was nothing poking me or making me sweat! After trying on several, she learned what I really liked and asked me in private if I would be comfortable going over budget by a little. She said "I have another dress that I know you will love but it is $1385" ($385 greater than I told her my budget was). SO RESPECTFUL. I told her that I would like to try it on. I fell so in love. Then she added the vail. I felt like the most beautiful woman in the world! (And they gave me a discount for buying the vail the same day with the dress deposit). The whole experience was just perfect and Cindy is AMAZING.
Casey
Casey Sent on 10/14/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect Bridal Shop

Caryn's was the perfect place to find my wedding dress. Olivia was incredibly helpful and was able to find me a dress that combined all of my wants. The try on process was great for me and my family. The shop is SUPER cute. My dress was somewhat customized, and the alteration process went super smoothly. I would definitely recommend Caryn's to future brides.
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Jamie Sent on 03/18/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Highly Recommend

Everything from my first appointment to my last alternation appointment was fun and easy. They have a beautiful selection and they do their best to make you feel special. I was able to stay within my budget very easily and found the perfect dress for me. Highly recommend Caryn's!
Elizabeth
Elizabeth Sent on 01/15/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Found my perfect dress with Olivia's help!

I loved my experience at Caryn's! It was the first bridal store I visited and Olivia was super knowledgeable about the dresses they had in stock and did a great job understanding what I was looking for. It was such a great first shopping experience. I wanted to shop around, so after visiting a few other stores, I came back with a clearer idea of what I wanted and Olivia helped find the perfect dress for me. Caryn also provided insight into the tailoring we can do to the dress and helped confirm that my vision (changing the straps) was possible. Having access to their in-house alterations team was really reassuring and makes everything so much more streamlined, compared to getting a dress and then worrying about finding a tailor/seamstress.

I also love their website and the ability to see all of the dresses so easily. It felt a lot easier than other sites and helped me come to my appointments more prepared with clearer expectations. Would recommend to everyone!!
Jenna
Jenna Sent on 11/29/2023
5 out of 5 rating

The women who work there are amazing!

When you shop at Caryn’s the women who help you feel like best friends.
Lauren
Lauren Sent on 08/18/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Love Caryn’s!

I had an AMAZING experience at Caryn’s! They have a huge selection of beautiful dresses in a variety of sample sizes. I had such a hard time deciding because there were so many fabulous options! My consultant, Olivia, was so patient and helpful with making recommendations that matched the style I was looking for and showing me the different options available for the dresses. She made the whole process easy and fun, and she is truly invested in making sure you find your perfect dress! I absolutely cannot wait to wear the dress I chose!
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Kayla Sent on 09/19/2022
5 out of 5 rating

This is your go-to dress shop!

I would definitely recommend Caryns to shop for your wedding dress! The store is beautiful and their dress options are gorgeous. I was so blessed to have Latrice help me find my dream dress! I could not have asked for a better experience. She listened to exactly what I wanted but also giving me different options too so I could decide exactly what style I wanted for my dress. And I said yes to my third dress! If you are going to Caryns definitely ask for Latrice! She is a sweetheart who is knowledgeable, professional, and a good time! I can not wait for my actual dress to arrive!
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Shanley Sent on 12/21/2021
5 out of 5 rating

So Amazing!!

This shop was a so elegant and beautiful! They had so many different types of dresses. Madison was very patient with my pickiness. She made sure I found the one! And after my 8th dress I did!!! I was so happy I cried as soon as I looked in the mirror. Madison helped me find the perfect veil to go with my dress. I would recommend this shop to anyone!! I also won a bridal photo shoot!
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Alex Sent on 11/30/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing consultants!

I had an amazing experience at Caryns! They responded to my appointment request in a timely manner. Upon arrival we were greeted with great customer service and an amazing consultant! Latrice was AMAZING! I was allowed 4 guests as well which was a huge deciding factor when booking the appointment. Latrice asked what I was looking for in a wedding gown and pulled around 15 dresses that matched my list as well as a few that were over the top and different styles. She was with us every step of the way. She knows what will look great on your figure and sees your vision! They had such a great selection and their price point is also affordable! Ordered my dress that day and cannot wait for it to come in! Will definitely be returning for bridesmaid dresses, groomsmen attire and mother of bride and groom dresses!
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Jessica Sent on 10/06/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Best dress shopping experience!

Everything about my experience at Caryns was perfect! My consultant knew exactly what she was doing! She definitely worked her magic to find the dress of my dreams!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2022 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2021 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner
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Professional Network & Endorsements

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Caryn's Bridal is a Wonderful Established Shop to find the Perfect Wedding Dress! They have Great Customer Service and an Awesome Selection of Attire to choose from! Lots of our Brides say they got their dress from Caryn's!

Kim Moody Design Kim Moody Design Wedding Planners

Caryn's Bridals does a wonderful job finding "hip" gowns and has a great selection! All of the ladies are very helpful and accommodating. In historic downtown Farmville, it's a fantastic place to come for a day trip and shop for brides who are out of the area. Their store has really changed over the past decade, and they have really kept up with the trends. Their selection of "mothers" dresses [or even second wedding gowns] is unbelievable and they are a great one stop shop for your bridal party!!! We've never had a bride who didn't enjoy their experience there and they appreciate how the girls know them by name!

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Excellent staff. A beautiful selection. My experience at Caryn's was wonderful. The staff saw me on short notice and choose beautiful gowns for me to try. My gown is/was exquisite. People are still talking about it. Caryn's also found my mother a dress on very short notice. Everything was perfect for her, right down to her shoes. Kudos, Ladies!

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