Wedding Dresses and Gowns in Georgia

We took both my dress and my mom’s dress to be preserved, and they both look brand new! Very glad to have these for the future and love the process and being aware of the steps that were happening.

Caitlin

4.8 out of 5 rating

4.8

Ashley was so kind and she did an AMAZING job on my wedding dress, and my mom’s mother of the bride’s dress. On my wedding dress, she altered the length of the dress and sleeves. I didn’t trip on my dress at all and the sleeves were a perfect length. Ashley also added the bustle on my dress and it was perfect and held through the whole night of dancing! She also made the corset tighter so my chest didn’t fall out and made the sleeves tighter in the shoulders. Her services are a good price for being specialized in bridal gowns, but don’t except alterations to be cheap because altering bridal gowns is not easy. Ex- my alterations costed $1000 but it was totally worth it to make me feel like a princess on my wedding day! My mom’s dress was nowhere near that expensive, but was still on the higher side. Again, it was totally worth it so don’t choose someone else just because they’re cheaper- Ashley is amazing at what she does!! I would 100% come back.

Kathryn

5.0 out of 5 rating

5.0

I was incredibly nervous going into dress shopping due to the quick turn around for my wedding date—August of this year. Ashley didn’t just send an email to encourage me, as soon as she saw my message she called me personally to talk through the process and explain what the options were for my wedding date. Once the appointment started, they made the entire atmosphere comfortable and fun! All three of them made sure I tried on dresses I wanted and gave different options that I hadn’t considered as well. I felt SO supported and encouraged throughout the entire process, and I LOVE my dress. Anyone should go here when they want to feel beautiful, relaxed, and supported for their special day!

Sdg123

5.0 out of 5 rating

5.0

I had an absolutely lovely experience here! I tried on wedding dresses with Julie. It was my first time so I was nervous and wasn’t 100% sure what I wanted. Julie heard my likes and dislikes in the dresses and made amazing suggestions and helped me feel comfortable throughout the process. I ended up buying my dream dress! The prices were very reasonable. I highly recommend!

I had a beautiful experience shopping and buying here! Sarah W assisted me and I can tell she’s the kind of person who matches your vibe and could make anyone feel comfortable. She got a feel for what I wanted, then we walked around the store and she pointed out fabrics, shapes, and dress details to get an even better understanding of what I should try on. The store is spacious and open. I liked that I had my own space for me and my guests, but it was open enough to not feel claustrophobic. I ended up coming back after my first appointment to buy one of the dresses I first tried, and the buying experience was professional and smooth. The selection was great - a wide variety from eccentric to classic. It was also the best experience I had as a mid size bride. I am a standard size 12/14 and many of the dresses I tried on actually zipped, which did not happen at other stores, which makes it harder to tell if the style and fit is really right for you. I highly recommend for any bride!!

Jasmine

4.8 out of 5 rating

4.8

5 Stars – The Absolute Best Experience! From the very beginning, Sweet Elegance Bridal exceeded my expectations. As a plus-size bride, I reached out ahead of time to make sure I would have options available to me. They responded quickly, answered all my questions, and made me feel completely comfortable even before I booked my appointment. That alone meant so much. When I arrived, I was promptly welcomed and seated for a one-on-one consultation. They took the time to learn about my personality, the theme of my wedding, and what I envisioned for my big day. Based on our conversation, they pulled three dresses for me and then gave me the freedom to browse and pull additional styles that caught my eye. And yes, I found the dress. Lori, my consultant, was absolutely incredible. She is knowledgeable, patient, and truly knows how to make a bride feel beautiful. She made the entire experience feel personal and special. There was also another wonderful woman assisting (I wish I remembered her name!) who offered reassurance, honest feedback, and so much encouragement. Together, they made me feel supported and celebrated. What stood out most is that you can genuinely tell this is a team that loves what they do. The energy in the store was warm, positive, and encouraging. It felt like having a personal group of cheerleaders helping me prepare for one of the most important days of my life. They walked me through everything, from trying on dresses, to explaining how ordering works, to what happens with alterations. Even after purchasing my dress, they have continued to be accommodating. I decided I’d like to add sleeves, and they have already invited me back to review sleeve options and discuss next steps. That level of continued care speaks volumes. If you want an experience where you feel seen, supported, and genuinely beautiful, this is the place to go. This may be my one and only wedding,but hey, if there’s ever a vow renewal in 10 years, I know exactly where I’m going. Highly, highly recommend!

Maria

5.0 out of 5 rating

5.0

First of all Anna was amazing and helped me a lot picking out my dress, i came in without an idea of what I wanted, i just knew I was there to get my wedding dress. She helped me by giving me a lot of options and asking questions to get to my dress, she is so nice. Pricing was okay and alterations made a good job on my dress too.

Purchased my wedding dress today and LOVED my experience! Katie was so patient and listened to what I liked and didn’t like about different dresses and made great suggestions and gave advice on things to be cognizant of when trying them on. They had a wonderful selection at different price points and made the whole experience so enjoyable. I would absolutely recommend A Formal Occasion to any bride looking for the perfect dress!

Melissa

5.0 out of 5 rating

5.0

Drove out of my state to GA to try on a dress they had online. From the second I walked in my family and I felt welcomed. They helped me try on the dress I had my eye on and helped me pick out some accessories. Very professional and amazing staff! Would definitely recommend to any future brides, you’ll have the best experience here.

Megan

5.0 out of 5 rating

5.0

My mom and I visited Bridals by Lori over a year ago now in August of 2024 to go live out our "say yes to the dress" dreams and it didn't disappoint. They were so attentive and the entire experience was just as magical as we had hoped. We even found the one that day (after my mom and I both cried) and they were so helpful and communicative throughout the process up through when it was delivered. We even went shopping that day for a mother of the bride dress and had success there too. The dress itself was one of Lori's couture and is easily the most beautiful dress I've ever seen in my whole life. Every single staff member we interacted with was so kind and helpful!