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Fairytale Brides on a Shoestring Boutique is a not-for-profit bridal salon in Washington, D.C. Its mission is to empower women by selling reduced-price designer wedding gowns and accessories and donating the net proceeds to women's charities.

Services Offered

This boutique offers discount designer bridal gowns, veils, and accessories. Dresses found at Fairytale Brides on a Shoestring Boutique are donated from other bridal salons, designers, and generous individuals. This shop offers options such as:

  • Bridal belts
  • Custom accessories
  • Hair accessories
  • Jewelry
  • Plus-size gowns
  • Sample gowns
  • Shoes
  • Veils

What You'll Love About Fairytale Brides on a Shoestring Boutique

The boutique's staff are praised for their friendly and welcoming services, making each client feel comfortable and confident. The store is elegant and intimate, offering personalized shopping experiences. Read the boutique's reviews to see what past clients have said about their experience.

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FAQ

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

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

Who do you provide services for?

Bride

Which of the following services do you provide?

Rentals

Which of the following items do you offer?

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

How often do you receive new bridal gowns?

Monthly

What is your return policy?

Final Sales

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Reviews of Fairytale Brides on a Shoestring Boutique

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Fairytale Brides is highly praised for its excellent service and affordable prices. Reviewers highlight the helpfulness of the staff, with mentions of finding unique and lovely dresses, feeling comfortable and excited during the dress selection process, and appreciating the non-profit concept of the store. Customers compliment the selection of dresses, the warm and welcoming atmosphere, and the volunteers' assistance in finding the perfect dress. The store is recommended for its charitable contributions, variety of styles, and overall positive shopping experience.

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Fairytale Brides is highly praised for its excellent service and affordable prices. Reviewers highlight the helpfulness of the staff, with mentions of finding unique and lovely dresses, feeling comfortable and excited during the dress selection process, and appreciating the non-profit concept of the store. Customers compliment the selection of dresses, the warm and welcoming atmosphere, and the volunteers' assistance in finding the perfect dress. The store is recommended for its charitable contributions, variety of styles, and overall positive shopping experience.

Katlin
Katlin Sent on 11/16/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Ask for Missy

What a wonderful experience! I wish I knew of them when I was dress shopping. I went to Fairytale with a friend to help her pick her dress. Missy was excellent. After letting us in and greeting us warmly, she asked what the criteria were: approximate sizing, budget, sensory issues, shape preferences, color preferences, and so forth. Then she grabbed a few things from the back (new arrivals) and showed us where to browse. With a selection of 5 or 6 dresses to get us started, she got my friend set up in the changing room and stayed close to help her with awkward zippers, pinning the dress to fit better, and so forth. We also greatly appreciated her creative ideas on how to incorporate our friend's partner's tartan into the accessories, how to work the bustle, other modifications, and so forth to help the dress best fit our friend's needs. She was attentive and helpful without being overbearing and without distracting from the process. So glad that it was our first (and ultimately last stop) because she also helped our friend, who was initially very nervous, feel comfortable. And then, because we had another appointment elsewhere after this one, we told her that one of the dresses was a top contender and was likely to be the one. She said she'd stick it back in the back where she'd find it and gave us her cell number to let her know what we thought after the second appointment. The other appointment wasn't bad but it wasn't nearly the same experience and ultimately the dress at Fairytale couldn't be matched. So we texted her and it turned out she was still there so we ran back and got the dress. My friend is thrilled and excited. Oh, Missy also gave us a list of recommended tailors to contact. If I could give more than 5 stars for this experience, I would.
Claire
Claire Sent on 10/08/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Phenomenal experience

I am so glad I found out about this store! The prices were amazing, so much so I was able to get two dresses. I was a bit worried at first as someone who wasn’t sure what my dress size is, but the volunteers were super helpful. I advise trying on various different sizes. Highly recommend checking them out!
Sarah
Sarah Sent on 11/07/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Make this shop your first stop!

I adore this store and everything they do! They are a non-profit with tons of discount dresses. I came here for my first-ever wedding dress appointment, and Claudia was incredibly helpful. She answered all of my questions and was very patient and helpful while I tried on nearly every dress they had! Even though I didn't end up finding my dress here, they had many beautiful styles and I highly recommend this as a first stop.
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2023 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2022 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2021 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2017 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2015 Winner

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Daniel & Brittany
40 photos · 04/10/2021
Caitlin & Jeremy
10 photos · 08/08/2015

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