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About

Welcome to Smarter Bridal, your ultimate destination for custom-designed wedding dresses!

I'm Kristie, owner and designer of Smarter Bridal. My passion and goals of Smarter Bridal lie in transforming the bridal shopping experience, helping brides secure their dream wedding dress with ease and joy. Say goodbye to traditional stores and embrace our unique online way of doing things, where you can design your custom wedding dress from scratch. We believe every bride deserves a one-of-a-kind dress that reflects her personal style and personality. Our online strategy enables us to assist brides nationwide in the USA while also providing cost savings on your wedding dress.

But that's not all - our teams commitment to our brides is always to go above and beyond for each bride we work with. From the moment you start designing your dress, to the moment you put on your wedding dress for the first time, we are here to provide exceptional 5-star service. Don't just take our word for it, check out our reviews! We have earned a stellar 5-star rating from countless happy brides. Our brides are thrilled with the ability to personalize their dream wedding dresses and appreciate our commitment to maintaining competitive prices. Our goal is to help brides achieve their dream wedding dress while saving money compared to buying a designer label gown off the rack.

Our experienced team of designers, sketch artists, fabric experts and seamstresses, and amazing behind the scenes assistants are dedicated to making your wedding dress dreams a reality. With our attentive customer service, top-notch craftsmanship, and friendly approach, your bridal experience with us will surpass your expectations. We want your time with us to be exciting, enjoyable, and stress-free.

Join the Smarter Bridal movement today and start designing the wedding dress of your dreams. Get ready for an amazing bridal experience like no other!

Explore two unique ways to shop for your dream wedding dress! Dive into our stunning collection crafted by our talented seamstresses - choose a ready-made dress or customize it to reflect your style.
For a truly bespoke experience, start from a blank canvas and collaborate with us on every detail - from fabrics to lace and embellishments, creating a one-of-a-kind gown that's uniquely you.

We also offer optional and affordable wedding dress insurance, giving brides the flexibility to return their dress hassle-free. Reach out to us for more information.

Book your complimentary phone consult today to start your custom design wedding dress with Smarter Bridal. We can't wait to work with you and bring your dream wedding dress to life.

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Frequently asked questions

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

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

What are your price ranges for full-priced suits and tuxedos?

$1,000 - $1,999

Who do you provide services for?

Bride

Which of the following services do you provide?

Appointments Only
Full Customization

Which of the following items do you offer?

Veils

What is the average turnaround time for a bridal gown?

Less than 6 months
6-8 months

What is your return policy?

Final Sales

Reviews of Smarter Bridal

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Janelle
Janelle Sent on 10/22/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect!

My dress looked beautiful and was custom made to fit me! It was also INSANELY affordable and perfect for a bride in a budget. My dress came with a slim fitted dress, the dramatic over skirt, AND the veil!
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Cami
Cami Sent on 08/17/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Semi-Custom Wedding Gown

I had the pleasure of working with Kristie with Smarter Bridal to create a semi-custom wedding gown for my elopement beach wedding, and I couldn't be happier with the experience. From start to finish, their service was incredibly helpful, friendly, and supportive. The team was prompt in their responses and willing to accommodate my requests, including adding pockets to the dress, which was a fantastic touch.

The quality of work was exceptional. I was given the opportunity to view images of the final dress before it was shipped, allowing me to request any modifications. However, when the dress arrived, it was absolutely perfect. The fit was spot on, requiring no additional alterations, and it was comfortable to wear throughout the entire day.

I was looking for a simple, elegant, and age-appropriate dress, and Smarter Bridal truly delivered. The final gown was exactly what I had envisioned, and it received many compliments on the day of my wedding. I loved everything about my dress and would highly recommend Smarter Bridal to anyone looking for a personalized and high-quality bridal experience on a budget.
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Meredith Sent on 06/27/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Shop Smarter Bridal!

10/10 recommend! Kristie with Smarter Bridal was kind, a good communicator, convenient location, and created a fun experience for purchasing my bridal gown. If you're looking to shop a little different and avoid the large boutiques that have outrageous prices, then this is a good route for you. If you want something unique and one of a kind, this is also a good route for you! She can order gowns and veils to your liking. I loved being able to tell my fiance that my dress was one of a kind and nobody else had anything exactly like it! I can't post the photos with the review yet because I haven't had my wedding yet :)
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Kristin Sent on 05/02/2016
5 out of 5 rating
Love kristy. She was great and patient with me.
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Samantha Sent on 04/28/2016
5 out of 5 rating
BEST COMPANY EVER!

I have never had such great customer service! Kristie made my dreams come true with my custom dress! She was always updating me and reassuring me when I was nervous. I have nothing but great things to say about Kristie and the amazing company she has created! Highly, strongly recommend her and her custom services!

Kristie you are a gem, keep following this passion! I can't thank you enough! Love, Samantha M
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Madison Sent on 04/14/2016
5 out of 5 rating
Okay so real bride here! The budget for my wedding was/is 5,000. I have lots of family whom I'm very close with, so it's a big wedding. I found the dress I loved but it was 1900!!! I couldn't afford it, but if you are like me you search and search for places with cheaper dresses trying to find a non China company! I came across mintBRIDAL and was curious about their re-create dresses. I contacted them a million times with so many questions and concerns. They said they could really create my dress for 749$. I payed 75 for insurance that way if I didn't like the dress I would get a full refund! I was SO SCARED. I must have sent a million pictures of the dress so they would re-create it correctly. I was updated periodically and they sent me pictures of the dress when it was done. Idk if it was lighting in the room but it didn't look quite right? It made me nervous!! BUT then I got the dress and it was SOOOOOOOOOO BEAUTIFUL SERIOUSLY IT IS SUCH A QUALITY DRESS!!! I'm so so so happy.

Because I am still over budget haha, I postponed my wedding until next June. But I PROMISE I will post a review with pictures after my wedding so you can see for yourself.
Please save yourself money and order from here! These people are so nice and sweet and they do some amazing work. My only suggestion is that they get a better camera person to take pictures of the dresses because they didn't do mine justice haha!
Leena
Leena Sent on 03/16/2016
5 out of 5 rating
Kristie is and was amazing during the whole process. She is very responsive. During our entire correspondence, I felt comfortable with her. She took all of my ideas for my dress and created it. The second I got my dress, I had to try it on. It was everything I ever dreamed of and more !
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Monica Sent on 03/14/2016
5 out of 5 rating
I haven't even received my dress yet, but I just HAD to give this business a 5-star review! From the first email I sent to her, Kristie went above and beyond to assure me that I had made the right decision in ordering from her. She didn't pressure me at all, and before I placed my order she went out of her way to send me pictures of some styles she felt I would like based off of pictures I sent to her of my dream dress. She even let me take my time in sending my measurements to her because I'm losing weight--she gave me WELL over a month! I just sent my measurements to Kristie, and I couldn't be more excited! She is super quick in responding to emails and is very thorough in answering any questions. Don't even get me started on the value...I am a VERY BROKE college student, so buying a dress was a huge issue just because of that! When she told me how much my dress was, I was floored...it was super affordable and you can tell her dresses are made of very high-quality materials. I can't wait to see my dress in person! For all of the brides-to-be out there, I can't recommend mintbridal enough!! Go through this woman, you won't be disappointed!
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Jennelle Sent on 01/19/2016
5 out of 5 rating
I was very pleased with my dress out come, it was exactly how I pictured it! The dress is self, feels very high quality and the shipping was fast! And I can't wait to wear it on my special day! I highly recommend them to everyone!
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Katherine Sent on 01/03/2016
5 out of 5 rating
She is an amazing individual who works very well with you & stays on top of everything you need. Even when you are ridiculously busy, she reminds you in a professional & friendly manner that is just so welcoming. Highly recommend:)
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