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Based in Manassas, Virginia, Diamonds & Pearls is a luxurious wedding boutique that operates by appointment only. Founder Melanie Bray-Bradford started this company after feeling unimpressed with her own experience when looking for a wedding dress. She brings her years of experience in customer service and supervising to her store, ensuring that her clients get personalized service and dedicated attention. Customers can tell Melanie about their visions and expectations and allow her and her team to explore their stock to find the perfect dress.

Services Offered

From classic lace to avant-garde caped silhouettes, Diamonds & Pearls is confident that they have a dress to suit every taste. Clients can relax in their elegant surroundings while Melanie and her staff display their array of gowns. Designers stocked by this store include Justin Alexander, Kenneth Winston, and Demetrios. In addition to gowns and their associated accessories, Diamonds & Pearls can also supply custom bouquets made of silk flowers, handmade by a team of artists. Alterations and gown preservation can also be performed by the boutique.

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Frequently asked questions

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

$1,000 - $2,499

How do you price dress alterations?

By Piece

Who do you provide services for?

Bride

Which of the following services do you provide?

Alterations
Appointments Only
Full Customization
Preservation
Trunk Shows

Which of the following items do you offer?

Bridal Belts
Jewelry

What is the average turnaround time for a bridal gown?

Less than 6 months

How often do you receive new bridal gowns?

Seasonally

What is your return policy?

Final Sales

Reviews of Diamonds & Pearls

Christina
Christina Sent on 01/09/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Love Diamonds & Pearls!

I’m so happy that I chose Diamonds & Pearls! I purchased my ceremony and reception gowns from them. They have in-house alterations, which was so convenient and their seamstress is absolutely amazing. Really everyone who works at Diamonds & Pearls went above and beyond. Their seamstress is amazing and is so knowledgeable and can work magic.
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Joanna Sent on 12/31/2023
5 out of 5 rating

The best bridal shop!!

Look no further than Diamonds and Pearls Bridal! You will not be disappointed!! This was the first place I went to begin my wedding dress search and I knew from the moment that I met Melanie and her staff that this was the place!! The shop is beautiful with a great selection. Melanie was so helpful and sweet and went above and beyond. I had tried on a few dresses and was pretty certain I found my dress then. However, I wanted to make sure I wasn’t limiting myself, so I tried out one more shop (horrible experience) and went back online to check out a few more. Melanie helped locate one of the dresses I found online and had it sent to the shop for me to try on. I ended up going with the dress she originally helped me pick out and I couldn’t have been happier! I have sent a few others to Diamonds and Pearls Bridal since then and they have all purchased their dresses from there. Thank you, Melanie, for being so amazing and for helping me pick out the perfect dress for my big day!!
Greta
Greta Sent on 02/10/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Fantastic Experience

I had a fantastic experience trying on wedding dresses at Diamonds & Pearls. Melanie was incredibly welcoming, kind, and professional. All of the anxiety and stress I felt coming in for my first bridal appointment melted away as I tried on the beautiful gowns at her store. Although I ultimately found my perfect dress at another boutique, I want to encourage other brides to visit Diamonds & Pearls. You won't be disappointed! Melanie is a pro and will make you and your guests feel at completely at ease.
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Mackay Sent on 12/26/2022
5 out of 5 rating

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The Diamonds & Pearls team completely changed the wedding dress shopping experience for me. I had no idea what type of wedding dress I wanted and I was excited to go to the different shops to see what would be pulled based on the expertise of the bridal specialists. However, I felt overwhelmed and defeated after leaving the first two bridal shops. I even doubted if I would find a dress that I would love and feel confident when wearing. I happened to find Diamonds & Pearls when looking for a last minute appointment and was so happy I did. As soon as I entered the shop, I knew the experience would be different. It was a more personalized experience and after sharing my story with Fre she was determined to find the right dress for me. The dress that we found was beautiful and nothing like I imagined, but it felt so right. Each appointment following was an amazing experience because it felt like Melanie and the team truly cared. I am even using their dress cleaning and preservation services because I trust them completely with my dress. Thank you so so much Diamonds & Pearls for helping me find the dress that made me feel beautiful on my wedding day.
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Jennifer Sent on 10/13/2022
5 out of 5 rating

No better place to shop!!

Working with Melanie, and everyone at Diamonds & Pearls, was a dream! I couldn’t have asked for a better experience! I had tried on a few other dresses at other bridal shops but my time with Diamonds & Pearls was unlike any other. Melanie and her team were knowledgeable, professional, and always entertaining. I felt heard and seen, and was able to find my wedding dress within no time. I highly recommend Diamonds & Pearls!!
Elizabeth
Elizabeth Sent on 06/11/2022
5 out of 5 rating

A stunning dress for a plus-size bride!

My best friend and I went to Diamonds & Pearls to do a joint dress fitting. I was a larger-figured bride and was concerned about the "boutique" title, knowing that I would never be able to try anything on at these sorts of places. I had actually picked a dress form David's that I wasn't totally gung ho for, but thought that I wouldn't get much better. I asked Melanie over email whether trying anything on would be possible and she assured me it was, but I have to admit that I wasn't sure.

From the minute I met Melanie in person, I knew I was going to have a great experience. She was just a joy! I had known what I wanted in a dress and she immediately pulled out the dress, obviously too small. But she encouraged me to put it on anyway, threw a clip in a few places, and I started to cry because I knew it was it. I ended up buying the dress of my dreams thanks to Melanie, a classic satin cathedral train, as well as a cape to replace a veil. My friend and I had such a wonderful time, even if one of us had not gotten a dress!

The woman who does her alterations is also just incredible. She was able to add more lace to cover up parts of the transparent back that exposed too much for my comfort and added a gold and ruby belt to the front of my dress to make it exactly what I wanted.

When I walked down the aisle, I felt nothing less than beautiful. My family just loved the dress. But what really made the experience was Melanie - she was so kind and just all around wonderful. She never made me embarrassed or like I was any less than any other bride who walked into her shop that could fit in the dresses. She was SO communicative and accommodating and deserves for every bride to choose her. I would recommend Diamonds & Pearls a million times over, especially for a plus-size bride who wants to feel worthy of that boutique experience.
Elizabeth
Elizabeth Sent on 03/21/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Purely Magical

I had a relatively small budget when shopping for my wedding dress. Somehow Diamonds and Pearls was able to make all my dreams come true! I am still getting compliments on my wedding dress weeks later. Even with the additional cost of alterations, the overall cost for my dress was well under my budget.
The team at the shop was so kind and helpful also. I felt so comfortable trying on dresses. Definitely the best bridal shopping experience I had the whole time.
Larissa
Larissa Sent on 12/06/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Stress-free, personalized experience and gorgeous selection!

Melanie is AMAZING -- so knowledgeable, kind, patient and supportive throughout the process. Every dress she picked out for me to try on was absolutely gorgeous and she has some really unique options in the Diamonds & Pearls collection. Wedding gown shopping is an overwhelming experience -- at least, it was for me! Melanie made it so much easier and brought a sense of calm to the process. I'd recommend Diamonds & Pearls to anyone looking for a personalized, fun and as-stress-free-as-possible experience! Now, while I ultimately didn't end up purchasing my dress from Diamonds & Pearls, the gorgeous Fiona gown was one of the two it came down to for me -- it was an incredibly hard decision and that dress will always hold a place in my heart. Melanie and one of her colleagues knew I was stressed out about the decision, and they were very supportive and patient with me as I mulled it over. I mentioned to Melanie early in the process that I was interested in a wedding cape (alternative to a veil) and was considering ordering one online, but Melanie had one in-shop that she had me try on to give me an idea of the interplay with a dress/train. It was SO gorgeous that it changed my entire approach to my wedding "look," and I decided to buy it before I even made the final decision on my dress! Thank you, Melanie, for helping make this process such a positive experience! :)
Andrea
Andrea Sent on 11/12/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Most beautiful bride

Amazing experience. Exceptional service!
Denise
Denise Sent on 06/05/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Awesome place!

This is the best place ever the staff was the most helpful and made the whole experience awesome!!!! I found the dress of my dreams and Melanie was the best!!!! I couldn't have had a better experience!!!! I would HIGHLY recommend this to any bride to be!!
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