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a&bé bridal shop

a&bé bridal shop

Minneapolis, MN
4.9 out of 5 rating, 89 Reviews
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    Kiera is an exceptional stylist!

    The boutique, the stylists, the atmosphere... everything-AMAZING!! I worked with Kiera and I can't say enough about her! She made dress shopping enjoyable and helped me find the dress I was hoping for! I tried on a couple different Alyssa Kristin gowns and though I loved them all I was struggling with the perfect straps because of comfort for my wedding day. She informed me that this particular designer does have straps that would provide me the comfort I wanted and still the same dress I was drooling over :) Anyway... I loved everything about working with Kiera and A and Bé, I would recommend all soon to be brides to check it out!
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    Aspen R. Sent on 05/29/2022
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    Amazing staff and dresses

    I worked with Sophia. She was absolutely amazing! Super high energy, excited and made the experience the best! She was very attentive, listened and understood what I needed without me even saying it. She was so much fun to be around and made the experience that much better. I found the dress and i could be more excited! Everyone there was so friendly and very helpful. Thanks Sophia!! I tried on a bunch of dresses and there seriously wasn’t a single one that I hated.
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    Marissa C. Sent on 03/18/2021
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    The absolute BEST!

    I traveled over 8 hours to try on wedding dresses at a&be and I am so happy I did. Prior to my appointment there was a specific Hayley Paige dress that I wanted to try on - however, a&be didn't carry it in their shop. Miracle worker Molly was able to get the dress loaned in just so that I could try it on at my appointment. Even though that dress didn't end up being "the one," Molly helped me find THE DRESS - she found me a dress that had me so emotional and in tears. I could not be happier with my experience there and I can't wait to wear my dress on my wedding day!
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    Brita S. Sent on 02/07/2021
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    Awesome experience

    A & be was my 3rd dress appointment. Going into their appointment I thought I had found the dress but as soon as I got there I saw so many amazing dresses and my stylist Claire was great at knowing what I was looking for. Claire was so kind and patient while she helped me narrow down to my dress #1 and #2.
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    Anna G. Sent on 03/04/2020
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    Dream dress with perfect experience!

    The entire process of finding my dress at a&be bridal was an absolute dream! Every single staff member had a smile on their face and they were all so welcoming and willing to assist with taking pictures of my group after I found the dress- not to mention the complimentary champagne they had for us to celebrate! Everyone was so knowledgeable, professional, and so personable. My stylist was Molly F. and she was so fun to work with! She was extremely patient, and listened to every detail and preference I had when it came to trying on dresses from various designers. She did a fantastic job picking out dresses that were a little different as far as neck line that helped me consider different options and ultimately confirm my decision. She knew her stuff to say the least! She also stayed within my budget and was very mindful to only have me try on dress that were within the price range I gave her. You could tell she is passionate about her job and truly loves helping everyone who comes in find their dream dress. I would recommend a&be to any bride- they are legit THE BEST!
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    Sophie F. Sent on 07/06/2019
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    Go to a & bé - AMAZING

    Go to a & bé! I said yes to my dress and had such an amazing experience at a & bé. We started with an overall feel of what I was looking for, looked through Pinterest photos, and discussed price range (very important since I have experienced some shops that do not ask, and put you in dresses that are well above your price range).

    The ladies educated me on designers as we walked around the shop, and called out if I liked a dress out of my price range so I could make the final decision to try it on. The girls pulled some of the dresses I was looking for, and I was open to trying on dresses that were a little different as well. They used my feedback of each dress I tried on to decide what I should try on next.

    The dress I loved they did not have in white or ivory, but were able to pull up photos online for me of what the dress would look like in those colors so I would feel comfortable with my final purchase.

    I ended up leaving to think it over, but could not stay away from the dress I picked! I came back the following day and they kept the store open for me, poured champagne, and tried on my dress one more time! Once I purchased, everything was very straight forward and understandable. The ladies were such a joy to work with and made the experience stress-free!

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    Rylee S. Sent on 03/07/2021
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    Amazing experience!!

    I had an idea of what I wanted before coming to the shop but was willing to try any suggestions. Claire made it such an easy and amazing experience in finding the perfect dress for my big day! She was really easy to talk to and made it stress free. This was the first place I went and found my dream wedding dress! Highly recommend them when it comes to find that perfect dress.
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    Shelby G. Sent on 10/16/2019
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    Can't speak highly enough about Abigail McNamara!

    a&be was my first and last stop when dress shopping!

    The inside of the shop is lovely - a perfect backdrop for trying on dresses and imaging what you want to be wearing in "that moment".

    If you want a kind, funny and supportive stylist - ask for Abigail McNamara! She is wonderful. She selected the winning dress(!!) but also helped me explore a variety of styles and narrow down what I truly felt best in!

    I can't wait to go back and pick up my dress!
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    Mandy W. Sent on 08/08/2019
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    Fantastic!!

    The absolute best place I’ve been! They have such GREAT helpful staff that truly made the experience! Not to mention they had my dream dress! Abigail was super helpful and gave me exactly what I was looking for!
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    Kati M. Sent on 06/04/2019
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    Best dress shopping experience!

    I went to 3 different bridal shops for my wedding dress and so glad I saved a&bé for last. It was by far the best experience I had overall. The boutique itself has such a unique and fun vibe which is complimented by their amazing staff. I was helped by Kylie, who was amazing! She took time to learn more about me, my style, and our vision for our day. Celebrating with a champagne toast was the perfect way to say yes to the dress and become an offical #aandbabe! Highly recommend making this a stop on your search for the perfect dress.
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    Anna J. Sent on 09/09/2019
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    The perfect way to start wedding planning... LOVE!

    LOVE this boutique and team - I had the pleasure of working with Abigail and she could not have found me a more perfect dress. We were the last ones in the store for the evening and even though I'm sure the team was ready to get out of there, they never rushed us, even when I tried on the same two dresses for the 10th time because I couldn't make a decision. They even made sure to take photos of us in their beautiful store before we left. Thank you a&be MN - i'm excited to come back for my fittings!
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    Gabriela Sent on 06/09/2018
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    A&be was the first bridal shop I visited, and I had a really lovely experience. The communication with them before, during and after my visit was excellent. After I scheduled my appointment they emailed me with a list of dresses they had in my price range to make sure they'd have something I liked; none of the other bridal shops I scheduled with did that. It was really nice to figure out what I want to try on beforehand.

    Each dressing room has its own sitting area so it feels like a really personal experience. I worked with Olivia and she was great at figuring out what I liked and bringing dresses that fit my taste. She was very knowledgeable, helpful, and accommodating.

    I went to another bridal shop after a&be and it was nowhere near as nice. A&be had a much better range of dresses in my price range as well. I ended up cancelling all of my other appointments and went back to a&be and bought the very first dress I tried on.

    Overall I had a fantastic experience and I'm glad it was the first bridal shop I went to.
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    Ilsa Sent on 08/21/2019
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    In LOVE with my dress!

    Everyone was so friendly and so helpful! I found the dress of my dreams! I’m so in love with my MadeWithLove Sasha wedding gown 🧡☺️
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    Claire Sent on 03/17/2019
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    Super positive and stress-free experience.

    The women at A&Be were so accommodating. Even though I had a more limited budget and needed a dress fast (my wedding is in 4 months), I still saw several gorgeous dress options. I fell in love with the first dress I tried on, which happened to be a sample dress that had just gone on sale! It was $2,000 off the most beautiful dress made by a local designer. I couldn't be happier with my purchase, and Abigail was the perfect stylist.
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    Stunning Dresses and Great Specialists!

    Hands down, you need to go to A&Bé bridal! A&Bé was the very first bridal shop that i went too. My wedding dress specialist picked out 6-7 different dresses for me to try on because I was game for any style besides a whole lot of poof. The dress that I bought was the very first dress I tried on. After every dress I tried on, I would consistently go into the dressing room and nonchalantly touch the dress (the very first one) and while trying on a different dress I would be staring at the first dress out of the corner of my eye. I would come out and face the women I went with and then face myself in the mirror. When I came out in the dress I loved I would stand taller and face myself first and then face the other women and had a huge smile on my face. My specialist already knew what dress I loved but once she told me every little thing I did that she noticed made me love this bridal shop so much more! She paid such great attention to the non verbal cues that I knew my wedding dress had to come from A&Bé!
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    Jamie Sent on 02/27/2019
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    LOVE best experience I had while planning!

    A lot of reviews can come off fake, but I’m a real human! I loved this place! Lauren was my stylist from picking out my dress, to just last weekend when I picked it up to style me with a veil + accessories!
    They take their time, and it’s a fun boho, non-traditional atmosphere that made me comfortable.
    Plus they kept in contact from my first appointment to after I took my dress home! Our wedding is in June but can’t wait to share photos with them!
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    Callie Sent on 07/15/2018
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    I cannot say enough good things about a & be!! The experience I had here is not even comparable to the 5+ other bridal shops I went to in the Minneapolis area. The moment I stepped into this beautifully designed boutique, I was greeted with excitement, and I'm so glad I got to work with Emily! Emily, you absolutely rock. In addition to being so friendly, fun, insightful, and patient (I was with quite a few gals...haha), you are the reason I found the one / became an #aandbabe Cheers!! :) PS- providing the champagne toast experience was the ultimate cherry on top!
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    Kim Sent on 05/20/2019
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    Said Yes to the dress!!

    Kristen was amazing! Listened to what I was looking for and only pulled items that fit that description! She helped me when a few guests weren’t on board with my vision and my Hayley Paige dress came in early and in perfect condition!!
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    I am so so glad I went to a&be to find my dress! Emily is absolutely wonderful. She truly listens to what you want and makes sure you follow your heart. She knew I was in love with a dress even before I did and helped me experience the perfect bridal moment. The store is beautiful and the group of women that went shopping with me equally loved the experience. We had gone to two other stores earlier in the day but a&be was the perfect fit! Emily, thank you for making my day so relaxed and lovely, and for making me an a&babe!
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    Whitney Sent on 03/22/2018
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    My experience at a&be was like no other. They have a stunning selection of dresses, but the five stars is for the service. I was being helped by Emily Hanson, who was absolutely wonderful. I can't say enough positive things about her. She was very helpful and knew her stuff. She knew exactly what I was looking for and what would flatter my body best. Emily made this process very easy and fun. I guarantee you will find the perfect dress for you at a&be with the help of Emily.
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    I first experienced a&be bridal at the Miami location and then ended up purchasing my dress through the Minneapolis location because my ceremony will be in Minnesota. Emily answered all of our questions, guided us through the process of ordering the dress, and shared the enthusiasm with us. I liked how the store focused on how I wanted to FEEL on my wedding day - this helped me make the final decision about my dress.
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    Laura Sent on 03/02/2018
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    I went to multiple shops in the tristate area and the experience I had at a&be was second to none. Emily was amazing, attentive, honest, and I love her sense of humor - she made me feel so comfortable. The dresses are so unique and I found exactly what I was looking for, but even better than I imagined! Thanks a&be and Emily!
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    I had a FANTASTIC experience here at A&be! I highly recommend Emily as she was an A++++ bridal associate! I can’t rave enough about Emily as I only have limited characters on this review! So, of course, I found my dream dress that day which happened to be the first dress Emily pulled for me after listening to my likes/dislikes (I had a long list of dislikes). Emily helped clip me in, answered all my questions and she let me touch my dream dress as much as I wanted! I seriously couldn’t stop touching it and Emily let me be “me!” If I could turn back time, I would’ve started searching at A&be before any other bridal shop and saved myself two trips to Chicago, and having a terrible bridal fitting experience elsewhere that left me and my bridal party in tears and shamed afterwards. I’m so happy I came to A&be!!!!! Thank you Emily for helping me in my bridal dress journey. I can’t wait to post/tag you my wedding photos. So hurry, Go here, you won’t be disappointed.
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    Maria Sent on 01/31/2018
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    I bought my dress with Emily in Minneapolis and had a great time! It was my first appointment, so I wasn't necessarily expecting to buy, but she knew what I wanted better than I did! I ended up going with a custom dress from Truvelle, and Emily has been super quick and helpful answering my follow-up questions. She also set up an appointment for me in the Seattle store when I couldn't decide about one of the questions from the designer - so I could quickly try the dresses on again. I had a very good experience in both the Minneapolis and Seattle stores!
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    I can't recommend a&be, and especially Elizabeth, highly enough! They have a beautiful and diverse (in terms of style AND price) selection of dresses and the vibe is very welcoming.

    I went with my mom once, found a couple favorites, visited other stores, and then ended up coming back a second time because I knew my dress was there. They generously let me try on (carefully) one of my favorite dresses in the color I wanted, even though they were sending it back to the designer to resell. (It was the only one in that color in the store.) I ended up choosing a new, completely different dress, which surprised everyone, including myself. I appreciated how Elizabeth really helped me make up my mind. Without her guidance (which was NEVER pushy at all), I probably would have just never made up my mind.

    She also got me 10% off my dress because there was a trunk show for my designer a few days later! They also seemed very transparent about everything, like there were no hidden costs or policies. Highly recommended!
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