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Tamzen’s Bridal is your premier, specialty bridal boutique in the heart of downtown Carlisle, Pennsylvania, featuring wedding dresses and bridal wear for bridesmaids, flower girls and ring bearers, tuxedos, special occasion dresses, veils, accessories and gifts. At Tamzen’s Bridal, you’ll get the attention to detail and personalized care that you won’t find at other stores. You’re consultant will take the time to learn about your special day and help you complete the vision you’ve been dreaming of for years. Our clients are our top priority, using our experiences throughout our wedding planning process to make sure that this part of your wedding story is a positive and happy one. Our goal is to provide you with choices and designers that you can’t find nearby so you’ll feel special, like a celebrity or royalty!

Tamzen Butler and Robert Sonntag decided to open a bridal store when they began planning their own wedding. Together they plan to use their experience of wedding shopping all over the world (their wedding was in Austria!) and bring it to the Carlisle, Central Pennsylvania community. They hope their loving spirit and pure enjoyment in what they do shines through to every person they meet along the way!

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Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

$200 - $499

What are your price ranges for suit and tuxedo rentals?

Under $100
$100 - $199
$200 - $299

How do you price dress alterations?

By Piece

Who do you provide services for?

Bride
Bridesmaids
Father of the Bride
Father of the Groom
Flower Girls
Groom
Groomsmen
Mother of the Bride
Mother of the Groom
Ring Bearers

Which of the following services do you provide?

Alterations
Cleaning
Preservation
Trunk Shows

Which of the following items do you offer?

Bridal Belts
Hair Accessories
Jewelry
Veils

What is the average turnaround time for a bridal gown?

Less than 6 months

How often do you receive new bridal gowns?

Weekly

What is your return policy?

Partial Sale

Reviews of Tamzen's Bridal at Butler Manor

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Janae Sent on 02/12/2025
5 out of 5 rating

110% recommend Tamzen!

Tamzen is amazing! She will help you find the dress of your dreams - plus all the accessories you could ever want! Her inventory is beautiful, prices are great and her experience in the bridal industry is unmatched! We also purchased our flower girl dress and all of the guys suits - they all came out amazing and the perfect size, even though our groomsmen were unable to stop by in store before the wedding for sizing. Tamzen was so accommodating to us and we couldn’t be more thankful. She was available via text and call on many stressful nights. I cannot speak higher of Tamzen and her staff at Tamzen Bridal in Carlisle
Stephanie
Stephanie Sent on 01/16/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely wonderful & magical experience

I will ALWAYS recommend Tamzen's Bridal to everyone. When I say she is the sweetest and the most helpful bridal consultant you will ever work with, it is an understatement. She listens to everything you are looking for in a dress, selects those she thinks you will like but also allows you to look through inventory yourself. You get the entire boutique to yourself and your guests which in itself makes for a high class experience. My only regret is not going to her shop sooner. Tamzen made the bridal shop experience fun, about what I wanted and extremely easy. There was no pressure to buy the most expensive dress or make a sale. She truly wants you to be happy and get what you want. She also has several tips and tricks to help you get a feel or vision for some dresses that might not be in your size or color. I highly recommend making an appointment at Tamzen's today!
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Angela Sent on 11/27/2022
5 out of 5 rating

A beautiful boutique with a beautiful owner inside and out

I don’t even have the words to describe how incredible my experience was! I was extremely nervous about dress shopping and was convinced I would hate everything on me. I let Tammy know and her response was “girl I got you!” And she did. She is incredibly kind, so patient, and let me try on the same dress that I ultimately bought several times with different accessories. I never felt rushed or pressured and she got me to try on several styles I would never have picked! I did not want a mega chain shopping experience, and her adorable boutique, compassion and kindness blew all expectations I had out of the water. Just go!!! I promise you as a very nervous bride that she will make you feel beautiful and confident. You WILL say yes to your dress!!!!
Marissa
Marissa Sent on 09/23/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Incredibly helpful and responsive

This place was amazing for my wedding gown! They had the designer I was looking for and helped me find and say yes to the absolute perfect dress! They really listened to what my vision was and delivered several options of dresses that fit that vision! They offer payment plans to help you pay for your dream dress!
Kelsey
Kelsey Sent on 07/06/2022
5 out of 5 rating

The Perfect Dress

After shopping around a little at two other stores (one large chain and one small business) I found myself back at Tamzen’s. The women here make you feel so comfortable and accommodated. They work with you from picking the first few dresses yourself to listening to your critiques of each as you try them on to continue finding more. The dress I chose wasn’t even one I considered initially but was literally the perfect dress for me.
Jackie
Jackie Sent on 01/20/2021
5 out of 5 rating

More Like an Outing with Girlfriends than Under Pressure to Find the Perfect Dress

Tamzen's Bridal was my first stop in looking for wedding dresses. I was nervous and had a vague idea, at best, of what I was looking forward. Brittany was professional, warm, and very knowledgeable. In the end, we found a dress that was very much me, exceeded expectations, and was in my (tighter) price range. I would highly recommend Tamzen's Bridal. At Tamzen's you'll feel more like you're on an outing with girlfriends, then under pressure to find the perfect dress.
Anna
Anna Sent on 11/19/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Outstanding!

Since I grew up in Carlisle I wanted to try to keep most my vendors local. I had heard about Tamzen's from a fellow peer who had been married a couple years before myself. I decided to start my wedding dress search there and was not disappointed. Tammy was absolutely fabulous. First of all having the store to myself and my party, which meant so much and made us all very comfortable. We were able to find a winner within a couple hours. But this is not where Tammy stopped. She personally converted my mother's veil to a comb, provided me with a perfect recommendation to a seamstress closer to my home, and helped me set up preservation of my dress in advance. I am so happy my hometown has such a gem in Tamzen's.
Jessica
Jessica Sent on 10/27/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful experience!

All the ladies go above and beyond! After being a very picky bride and going to multiple places, I decided to visit Tamzens. Within minutes the ladies there knew exactly what to do and found the perfect dress! The dresses and suits at Tamzens are stunning and the prices are great! Thank you!
Kelsey
Kelsey Sent on 10/15/2020
5 out of 5 rating

WORTH the drive!

I cannot say enough good things about Tammy and her staff at Tamzen’s bridal. I found 5 very specific dresses I wanted to try on, and all the stores near my home in Maryland said it would cost $100 per dress to ship to their store so I could try them on if they did not already carry those dresses, which none of them did. If I did not buy a dress, I would be out hundreds of dollars just to try on some dresses! Because of this, I decided to look further from my home and called Tamzen’s Bridal. Tammy went above and beyond to make sure I could get all 5 dresses I wanted to try on, and even worked it out with a trunk show so all the dresses could be shipped for FREE! The location is in a very nice city of Carlisle, where we were able to do a wine tasting at a nearby winery at Tammy’s recommendation before my appointment. I was the only bride in the store during my appointment which meant I had the whole store to myself and the whole staff to help me decide on a dress! I found the dress of my dreams and said yes to the dress thanks to Tammy - everyone was in tears! It was definitely worth the 2 hour drive from my home and I would HIGHLY recommend Tamzen’s Bridal for anyone who wants a personalized experience with spectacular customer service.
Alayna_Peterson
Alayna Sent on 09/29/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Outstanding Experience!

I cannot recommend Tamzen's enough!!! The shop is beautiful and Tamzen and her consultants are super helpful and respectful of your budget. They really listened to what I wanted and chose dresses that flattered my figure. I never felt pressured or overwhelmed. Tamzen also called and texted me several times to let me know when my dress was ordered and delivered to the shop. I also love that they let you walk around and pull dresses! Not all bridal shops do this, but I think it makes wedding dress shopping fun and easier for you and your consultant.

I felt beautiful on my wedding day and will recommend Tamzen's to every bride I meet!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2021 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2017 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

1 Endorsement
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