I booked a first appointment with Lovely Bride because they offered a wide selection of designers within my budget range and I thought it would be less overwhelming than going somewhere like Kleinfeld's since I wasn't exactly sure what I wanted yet. I never expected to find my dress on my first appointment but the dress I picked ended up being number 5 of 8 that I tried on that day. My stylist Jillian was the absolute best. She was so incredibly helpful in narrowing down what it was I wanted (having gone in with a very open mind and very few requirements). I would never have picked my dress out on my own but Jillian really understood my style and could glean how I felt just by the initial look on my face after putting a dress on! She was also so good at getting me to describe what I did or did not like about a look and was really supportive throughout the whole process. I later went back for a separate accessories appointment and she helped me pick out a veil to complete the look.

The rooms were spacious and private, you're not on an open floor with other brides until you want to walk out and see yourself in the atrium which had amazing lighting, but even then there was only ever one other bride out there with me at a time and it never felt overwhelming. If you're expecting robes and champagne, etc. you won't find that here, but I also was looking for something more low-key and less stressful as a first time try-on experience so that didn't bother me at all. Plus the appointment fee was only $25 (applied to your dress if you get it) whereas most other places I looked at were $50+.

The dress came in a timely manner and as described (note you can't try it on in store when it arrives but they do let you inspect it in case you have any concerns. Since I got my dress so early, it would've been pointless to try it on in store plus without alterations it didn't fit right anyway). They didn't try to upsell me in getting split sizing or anything like that and were very transparent about add-on pricing. I did end up getting the $80 garment bag they offered when I picked up the dress but only because I had a destination wedding so I would've needed a garment bag anyway and this one was so cute and such a convenience to have.

Lastly, they don't do alterations in the shop but give you a few recommendations and when I emailed after the wedding to ask for suggested dry cleaners who took wedding dresses, they responded promptly despite the fact I had bought my dress from them months ago with the cleaner I ultimately went with as well :) Overall, amazing service and made my dress shopping experience such a breeze!

I purchased my dress and veil from Lovely Bride which were both amazing experiences. The boutique is clean and such a quaint place for all those brides looking for something different. I personally was not about a traditional bridal store. I liked how Lovely Bride offered an online portal for clients. In this portal I was able to select the dresses I wanted to try on prior to my appointment. It allowed me to choose my budget ahead of time without feeling pressured in the store. Also, I was trying on dresses from designers that I saw on places like Pinterest and Instagram. In todays day in age not all traditional bridal stores can keep up with the new designers advertising on social media. Some didn't ever carry the designers I tried on at Lovely. The staff was knowledgable, sweet, and didn't make me feel pressured during my appointment. I recommend Lovely Bride to all of my soon to be bride friends!

I had the most incredible experience at Lovely Bride and cannot recommend them enough! From the moment I walked in, all of the girls who work there greeted me with warmth and kindness. They made me feel like a friend and treated me with the utmost care and attention!

This is the place to go if you're looking for a wedding dress! They carry some of the most unique and beautiful dresses, and the girls who work there are absolutely amazing! Thank you, Lovely Bride, for making my wedding dress shopping experience so incredible!