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Founded in 1980 in Columbia, Missouri, Nolte's offered gowns, tuxedos, flowers and invitations at one location. This combination of talents led to a rapid success story that encompassed flowers for everything from Inaugural Balls and society weddings, to gowns for Miss Americas and Missouri's most beautiful brides.

As a member of National Bridal Service, Nolte's maintains it's rank for over 33 years in this professional organization of the best 400 stores. Michael Nolte was the organization's first man to receive Wedding Coordinator Certification.

Missouri's first wedding to be featured in a national magazine was designed by Michael Nolte. "Elegant Bride", May 1991, showcased the magnificent event.

In 1992, Nolte's opened the Hawthorne Plaza salon.

Nolte's can order any gown you've ever seen and always price matches a licensed competitor. In an era of discounting to achieve sales, Nolte's flourishes because of our philosophy, "It's better to explain price once than to apologize for poor service or quality forever."

In 2006, N.B.S., awarded Nolte's "Top Ten Couture Salons in the United States."

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Reviews of Nolte's Bridal

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Jaclyn Sent on 12/13/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Highly Recommend!

My experience at Nulte's Bridal has been nothing short of fabulous! Michael Nulte is exceptional at what he does. He puts care and passion into every step of the process. For example, he took time to get to know me before selecting dresses. Not only did he find me the most beautiful dress, but it also fits my personality and vision perfectly. It's been a true joy working with him!
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Lauren Sent on 09/16/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Highly recommend if your struggling to find the perfect dress & for wedding planning!

My experience of finding my bridal gown at Nolte’s was a great one! Michael was so helpful in all aspects, from finding the perfect dress for me to accessories and even designing the bridal bouquet. He was such a wondering contact to connect us with other wedding vendors. Ever recommendation of his was always spot on. Highly recommend!
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Erin Sent on 12/03/2019
5 out of 5 rating

The Perfect Experience

I cannot say enough wonderful things about Michael and his gorgeous shop! I had looked all around the city, at several different stores for my dress with no luck. I came to Michael and he immediately understood my vision and knew exactly what I wanted. I tried on one dress at Nolte's and that is all it took! They have the most fabulous team there to get you the most perfect dress for your big day!
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Doug Sent on 10/26/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Simply Amazing!!

From our very first meeting with Michael until our wonderful meeting with him weeks following our daughters wedding we have been amazed at him being a gift to us on many levels. Knowing that his expertise and patient demeanor were constantly available we were able to enjoy the process of our daughters wedding like we never dreamed possible. Michael's gracious and caring support as well as his timely communications allowed father and mother, daughter and son-in-law to thoroughly enjoy the months and weeks preceding the wedding. And to top it off the day of the wedding was simply amazing as Michael kept us on schedule and released us to enjoy the day. ALL details were beyond belief and our friendship with Michael continues beyond the wedding. Working with Michael and his team was by far the best decision we made in the preparation and actual day of event for our daughters wedding.
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Hampton Sent on 07/22/2019
5 out of 5 rating

We love Nolte’s Bridal and Michael!

Working with Michael at Nolte’s Bridal was a dream! He is so helpful and made our special day come to life. From helping me find the perfect dress and planning the day- Michael was simply amazing and we are so blessed to have had him as our planner! Could not recommend him and Nolte’s Bridal more!
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Cynthia Sent on 06/08/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Expertise Beyond Comparison!

Eight years ago after shopping in NC and even a trip to Chicago and Michigan Ave which included a trunk show with a famous designer, my daughter could not find “the dress.” I researched places in KC and one of the places I wanted to take her to was Nolte’s. She has tried on some dresses when Michael Nolte came in and assessed the situation and said “I know just the right dress for you!” She tried it on and it was the perfect “bride” moment! Later when I was at the Nolte’s Briarcliff location feeling clueless, Michael just happened to be there and helped me find the perfect dress and accessories that both my daughter and I loved. Now eight years later I found myself as the bride and had let my busy job as administrator and teacher and the events and concerts I had to plan take precedent over my own wedding plans. I was panicking about my procrastination, and time was running out. I walked into Nolte’s late on a Friday very apologetic about my last-minute situation. I was treated very graciously by Emily who offered immediate help, but to my extreme good fortune, Michael Nolte was there and immediately assisted. As just as he had magically done eight years previously for my daughter, he assessed the situation and knew the perfect dress! It was exactly what I had pictured: age-appropriate, flattering and elegant! Just as I can listen to a singer or choir and know just the right repertoire for them, Michael has that unique instinct for instantly evaluating and selecting exactly what perfectly suits the individual. Very magical! And then he stood there and helped me pick exactly the venue, accessories, flowers, etc. — everything that I had delayed in making decisions on. I left the store with the weight of the world off my shoulders and the event turned out even more perfectly than I could have pictured. We even decided I could wear the shoes he had picked out eight years previously. The additional magic was that he arranged with the wonderful lady who had done alterations for my daughter to have this dress ready for me to wear in less than two weeks! Michale Nolte was such a rescue to me— his expertise in style in all things wedding- related are incomparable. I am forever grateful and would recommend Nolte’s to everyone!
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Rebecca Sent on 10/24/2018
5 out of 5 rating

Nothing short of exceptional

From the moment you walk in the door of Michael Nolte's BEAUTIFUL boutique, Michael makes you feel like a princess and treats your mom like a queen. I spent an hour talking to Michael, enjoying champagne, and connecting through mutual friends and family. It was such a great time that I wish we could have spent the whole day there! He was genuinely interested in our story and we even shared our engagement video and pictures. After talking Michael said, "I know THE dress for you." It was perfect. I tried on ONE dress and knew it was the one. It was incredible that Michael could talk to me and know exactly what I needed. He offered tips and tricks to wedding planning that we will definitely use in our wedding. His incredible talent and love for weddings is so special and every bride deserves the experience that Michael and his team can give. I will forever recommend this man and his impeccable taste and talent.
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Loren Sent on 10/14/2018
5 out of 5 rating
I left my dress appointment feeling like a queen! Mr. Nolte had hand selected dresses he thought I would like, match my vision for the day, and flatter my body type, based upon my comments made during our initial wedding planning meeting. Mike then customized my dress to fit my exact vision. He himself also has amazing skill and expertise in designing, so had great suggestions for altering my dress to make it truly one of a kind. He made the experience so simple and I walked out that day with my perfect dress!
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Allison Sent on 10/10/2018
5 out of 5 rating
I purchased my dress at Nolte’s Bridal. Michael helped me select my perfect wedding dress and my bridesmaids dress for my sister. We both have very different body types and style but Michael helped us choose dresses that flattered our body types & fit with my wedding vision. Alterations were easy with Candy. My sister was 8 months pregnant at the time of my wedding and Candy helped to make the dress we bought before she was pregnant work for her baby bump. Michael and his assistant Emma-Lea are experienced professionals that provide invaluable help in finding your dress.
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Greg Sent on 10/04/2018
5 out of 5 rating
Michael Nolte was the planner at my son's recent wedding. Even though he was hired by the parents of the bride he was invaluable to my wife and I assisting us in the planning and execution of the rehearsal dinner. A joy to work with and spot on with his advice. He recommended an amazing venue for the rehearsal.and everything went off smmothly all weekend.
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