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The Special Event Bridal Shoppe by NBW is a bridal boutique in Marlborough, Massachusetts. They have been serving all of Massachusetts with one-of-a-kind dresses and accessories since 1999. Their trained and professional consultants help you find the perfect materials, style, fit for your wedding dress.

Services Offered

The Special Event Bridal Shoppe by NBW has a large inventory of attire for everyone involved in your wedding day. They have attire for the brides, bridesmaids, groom, groomsmen, father of the bride and groom, mother of the bride and groom, flower girls, and ring bearers. Their shop is spacious and features dressing rooms, mirrors and lots of light as you try on dresses for your big day. Their inventory includes:

  • Gloves
  • Shoes
  • Purses
  • Tiaras
  • Headpieces
  • Veils
  • Garters
  • Shawls
  • Jewelry
  • Undergarments
  • Hair accessories
  • Bridal gowns
  • Formal gowns
  • Tuxedos
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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?

$100 - $199

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
Appointments Only
Cleaning
Full Customization
Preservation
Rentals
Sample Sales
Trunk Shows

Which of the following items do you offer?

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

What is the average turnaround time for a bridal gown?

Less than 6 months
6-8 months

How often do you receive new bridal gowns?

Monthly
Seasonally

What is your return policy?

Final Sales

Reviews of The Special Event Bridal Shoppe

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Monique Sent on 08/18/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Best shopping experience!!!

I had a wonderful experience at the shop! The store has a wide selection of dresses and I received undivided attention while shopping for my gown. All alterations are done on the premises and they are very flexible in scheduling appointments. It was undoubtedly my best shopping experience!!!
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Marta Sent on 11/27/2013
5 out of 5 rating
Special Event Bridal has great and helpful staff that makes your wedding dress experience wonderful. With the help of their experts, I was able to walk down the isle in a beautiful Maggie Sottero dress. Thank you Special Event Bridal for making my wedding day so special!
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Chrysanthi Sent on 10/19/2013
5 out of 5 rating
I highly recommend Special Event Bridal Shoppe to anyone. I bought my wedding dress and bridesmaids dresses there. My mother and grandmother also got their dresses for my wedding there. We were all very satisfied. They had such a great selection of dresses to choose from! I had such a hard time finding a dress - until I went to Special Event! Nilza and Michelle were great to work with. They listened to everything I wanted and were very accommodating. They were so much fun and very professional. The dresses came in so fast and were perfect! Because I am so short, they recommended ordering the dress to my height so I wouldn't lose any of the detail of the dress. No other bridal shop recommended I do that! I was so happy when my dress came in and how perfectly it fit - even the length!
I also ordered my wedding invitations from Special Event. They were absolutely gorgeous! I was able to get a proof back to make sure everything was correct before ordering which I really liked. The invitations also came back so quick - I was very impressed!
I recommend the Special Event to anyone looking for a dress for any occasion - not just weddings! They have so many gorgeous dresses that you won't find anywhere else!! You will not be disappointed!!
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Tania Sent on 10/18/2013
5 out of 5 rating
i super recommend Special Event Bridal , i appreciate the attention of you and the great job .
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Meagan Sent on 10/17/2013
5 out of 5 rating
Special events bridal shoppe is amazing!! The dresses came in perfect and the alterations came back in a timely manner with a perfect fitting. Very helpful with everything if we needed anything they were always willing to accommodate. If I have any other events I will be going to them and if anyone needs anything I would recommend checking them out. The dresses are absolutely beautiful.

-Meagan m
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Heather Sent on 10/09/2012
5 out of 5 rating
Bought my dress here and was thoroughly satisfied with the level of service and attention to detail on my specific needs. I experienced a fire and my whole house burnt to the ground just DAYS before the fire----they were so kind and offered to replace and help me design and gedt a dress in no turnaround time- saying they will HELP me if I needed it- how thoughtful! Fortunately, THANK GOD my dress was at my Mom's houses already and so this did not burn. But it still goes to show how kind and nice and caring these women were throughout the process. I would recommed with HIGH marks!
Excellent service-
:) Thank you
Heather
Marlborough MA
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Becky Sent on 04/12/2011
5 out of 5 rating
I had trouble finding a dress, I went in there they listened to me pulled three dresses exactly like what I was looking for and the search was over. I ordered my dress it came in on time, it fit like a glove, (except for the length) which I knew being 4'-11" was going to need to be adjusted. They did the alterations perfectly and I felt like the most beautiful bride in the most beautiful dress on my wedding day. They did a wonderful job!
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Victoria Sent on 10/10/2016
4.9 out of 5 rating
Had an appointment to try on dresses and had a great time. They were very attentive and gave me a lot of options even with my very specific requests, and are super reasonable with alterations and adjustments. The only thing that wasn't perfect was that the main fitting room for a bride is right in the middle of the shopping area, and separated only by a curtain (dresses for browsing are hanging literally right outside the curtain).

I'm still searching to see if I can find "the dress," but I have a fabulous backup plan here if I don't.
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Chanit Sent on 10/18/2008
4.4 out of 5 rating
they are a little intimidating at first, but my dress looked perfect!
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Stephanie Sent on 11/11/2010
4.2 out of 5 rating
The dresses they have are amazing and they do have bigger girl's sizes which is great.
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