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    Beautiful wedding dress & supportive consultant

    I had an amazing experience at Bridal Beginning! Sara helped me find the perfect Watters dress for my wedding. It was a style I hadn't expected to choose, but she skillfully pulled a variety of dresses to help me figure out which elements I liked best and we ended up with the perfect dress (and veil). I absolutely recommend Bridal Beginning for your wedding dress shopping!
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    Destination Boutique

    I cannot say enough good things about the Bridal Beginnings experience and specifically my consultant, Kristen. This is a boutique worthy of the travel if out of town. I am from Pittsburgh but living in New York and went all around both cities trying on dresses. I went to 11 appointments over 5 months and tried on at least 100 dresses, including 2 appointments at the infamous Kleinfelds. Let me tell you, these appointments didn’t hold a CANDLE to Bridal Beginnings. It’s a better experience, better dress selection, and provides a more personalized experience. On top of that, the consultants are world class. Kristen was so informative, would point out design elements to help me make a decision, perfectly translated my (terribly described) vision and somehow made it come to life in a one of a kind dress. I truly would not have been able to make a decision without Kristen. On top of that, she also helped my sister who is also engaged find her dress, and somehow made us both feel so beautiful and so special through our experiences. She navigated a tricky situation with professionalism and grace. 100000/100. Would highly recommend. Thank you Kristen and BB!! ❤️
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    Happy 2023 Bride

    Bridal Beginning is simply just, the best there is! I had such a lovely time looking for my dream wedding dress with the help of Marisa, which only took us 45 minutes to find!!! She had everything ready to go from my portal and made me feel super welcomed. There was one dress in particular that I had on my portal, and it showed in store but was still boxed up in the basement as it literally arrived the day before. She went down and searched for the dress, found it, and brought it to me. The Maggie Sottero dress was so gorgeous. As soon as I put it on (first to try it on may I add) I cried!!! I just knew this was my dress that I was going to marry my best friend in. Not only did I light up, but so did my sisters, mom and Marisa.

    When my dress arrived in store they let me know immediately and booked an appointment for me to come in. I also purchased my veil as well. Each appointment was nice and easy. The entire experience was so fun with Bridal Beginning and I couldn’t recommend them enough.

    Thank you! ❤️
    Rachael Hartman
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    Linnea H. Sent on 07/31/2023
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    Wonderful Experience!

    Marisa, and Bridal Beginning, provided the absolute best experience for finding my wedding dress. From the minute I walked in Marisa was energetic, welcoming, and immediately found me my dream dress. She made the buying process easy and stress free, and was even able to help me decide on the perfect veil to go with my dress. Highly recommend Bridal Beginning to any bride!
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    Amanda Sent on 07/29/2023
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    Great dress shopping experience

    Bridal beginnings had the dress I was looking for and had ample dresses in lots of sizes. The dress came in early and was as promised.
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    Cassie O. Sent on 07/03/2023
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    Wonderfully kind

    Went to Bridal Beginning with a specific dress in mind. The consultants were so helpful in understanding my vision and helped customize straps for the dress. The salon itself was absolutely stunning and gorgeous with a variety of pricing for gowns. They kept within my budget of $2,000.
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    Kelly Sent on 06/28/2023
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    Good service 👍 nice employees , pretty dressesesses

    The dress turned out so nice and the workers were easy to work with!
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    Colleen B. Sent on 11/03/2021
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    Incredible Experience!

    I couldn't be more pleased with the incredible experience that I had at Bridal Beginning! My mom and I drove from the DC area to Pittsburgh because they carried every designer that I was looking to try on so I had high hopes. We were really impressed with their COVID policies and the safety measures they took when we arrived. Sara was my consultant and she went above and beyond in helping me decide which dress was "the dress". We started with my Wishlist then she had me try on various other dress styles and designers to make sure that my top 3 dresses were exactlywhat I wanted. The time that Sara took to understand my style and vision for my wedding helped make my dress selection process that much smoother. Ultimately I said "yes to my dress" and Sara made my boho dreams come true! Thank you Sara and Bridal Beginning for making my experience perfect! I can't wait to see my dress on my wedding day!
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    Natalee A. Sent on 10/24/2022
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    Sara was amazing!!

    I found my dream dress at Bridal Beginnings & Sara was so helpful!! She brought me exactly what I was looking for while staying in budget!!! I would recommend to everyone!
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    B H Sent on 09/02/2021
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    LOVE! Worth a trip if from out of town!

    I really loved my team (Marisa was my consultant) at Bridal Beginning. I drove from NY to PA just to look at Berta dresses and the team here made it a wonderful experience. I was nervous about finding a dress because I am a highly indecisive person and didn't want to drive 8 hours to not find a dress; I was worried that the hour and a half appointment wasn't going to be enough time and I was correct about this, but the ladies at bridal beginning were wonderful and allowed me to stay significantly longer in order to find the perfect dress. I don't even know how many dresses I tried on because I lost count and I tried the same two dresses on and off for about 2-3 hours and put each dress on probably 10 different times before I finally figured out which one would be the perfect dress with some minor changes. The team here was so wonderful and didn't make me feel bad for trying things on a million times. I would recommend everyone to make the drive to go to bridal beginning it was a great experience. If I had to make any critique about the experience it would be that their rooms make it so you don't feel like the experience is super private. You can hear other consultants and brides from other rooms talking. But despite this my experience was amazing and would go back a million times; I can't wait for my first fitting!
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    Amber T. Sent on 07/31/2023
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    Wonderful store to find your dream dress!

    Bridal Beginning was an absolutely amazing experience. My associate was friendly and wonderful in selecting dresses I might like. It took 12 dresses and 2 trips for me to decide, and she was extremely patient and helpful each step of the way. Absolutely amazing. This store has many dresses that I feel I did not see at other bridal stores. If you are looking for a unique dress, I would highly recommend.
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    Maggie K. Sent on 11/29/2022
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    Above and beyond!

    When I say Bridal Beginning went above and beyond any vendor expectation, I don't think that does my experience justice. Marisa put so much time, effort, and energy to make sure that I felt like a bride *and* that I felt like me on my wedding day (and without breaking the bank). She helped me to narrow-down and understand my bridal style, and I learned so much about what flatters my body generally that I have carried on to shopping for myself since then. I really struggled with the decision of choosing a wedding dress, but Marisa and the Bridal Beginning team were kind and patient talking through my uncertainty. The number of gowns that they have is overwhelming, but it also means that if there is something small about one gown that isn't quite right, there is likely a better fit right down the rack. The team there is also very familiar with the many designers they carry and are knowledgable about where alterations, adjustments, and customizations can be made. Marisa turned what could have been a dress shopping nightmare into a dream dress experience. If you are in or around the Pittsburgh area, I highly, highly recommend shopping at Bridal Beginning!
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    Sierra U. Sent on 09/15/2022
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    Amazing for dress shopping and alterations!

    Everyone at Bridal Beginning was amazing from the first moment I stepped in the door to the moment I left with my dress days before my wedding! Their selection of dresses is perfectly curated, and their team is full of amazing professionals who will help you find the dress of your dreams.

    Laurena was my fabulous consultant and was the one who picked out my dream dress! She completely listened to what I liked and pulled a dress I never expected, but absolutely fell in love with.

    Saida, the alterations queen, is an absolute magician! She took in my dress so it fit me like a glove, and the bustle she created was unbelievable. My train entirely disappeared and it looked like a totally different dress.

    I can't recommend Bridal Beginning enough.
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    Jane L. Sent on 06/23/2022
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    So helpful!

    had the best experience at Bridal Beginning. My consultant was Laurena and she was amazing. She could tell exactly what I was looking for. I had gone to multiple bridal shops before this one and could not find THE dress. I told her what I did and did not like and she was able to help me find the dress of my dreams! I would recommend Bridal Beginning to every bride!!
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    Kiana V. Sent on 04/02/2021
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    Amazing Experience!!

    I am truly grateful for the amazing service, support and attention Gina (and quite frankly the rest of the team to boot) had provided me on a very special day (x2). Not only did Gina put my mind at ease, but she was really invested in my happiness. She truly cares about her Brides & is passionate about what she does. I would recommend her over and over again to anyone who wants to feel special, have a positive, fun and exciting experience and to find the most amazing dress for your big day! The owner, Pam was so accommodating and invested in my experience - I am thankful she was able to share this with me as well! If you are looking for a place that will bring the "WOW" to your big day, Bridal Beginning will make that happen
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    Sedona B. Sent on 08/06/2021
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    Kristen is your girl!

    I went to 3 other boutiques in the Pittsburgh area and Bridal Beginning was by far the most fun, easy, enjoyable process. Kristen is a life changer-- she's incredibly skilled at knowing what you're looking for while allowing you to try things you wouldn't have thought of. I can't recommend her and BB enough. I can't wait to go back to try on my dress again and do my fittings with their seamstress.
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    Bethany S. Sent on 06/01/2021
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    The best bridal boutique!

    I cannot express enough appreciation and thanks for my consultant Christina and everyone at Bridal Beginning! I had an appointment on 5/29/21. Aside from helping me choose the most stunning dress, Christina made this experience more positive than I ever could have imagined. More than anything, I will always remember how beautiful I felt and what a special day it was for me, my mom, and my sister to share together. That alone was what made the appointment so memorable. I felt so comfortable with Christina. She was kind-hearted, patient, trustworthy, and honest - truly, a gem! You can tell Bridal Beginning did their homework. Completing the wishlist helped me to prepare for the appointment. And Christina found “the dress” on the first pick! The designer wasn’t even on my wishlist which made it even more impressive. Of course, I tried on several others after that, but she got it right with the very first dress. The staff I spoke to over the phone to schedule and ask questions prior to arriving was very welcoming and kind. I would recommend Bridal Beginning to anyone. Don’t waste your time anywhere else! I hope to return for bridesmaids dresses and more!
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    Meghan T. Sent on 12/27/2022
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    Dream experience with incredible staff!!

    I grew up in Mt. Lebanon and knew Bridal Beginning was going to be the first place I went (and last!). Laurena was my sales associate and right away I trusted her. She has so many dresses from my list hung in my room and I thought I found *the one*, I had my moment, loved how I felt. Except, I felt like I needed to try a few more on. Laurena found some other dresses - a few of the same and then a few different ones. When she held up a mermaid cut dress I instantly wanted to say no but she encouraged me and I’m so glad I did! It looked like it was made for me, I felt beautiful and confident and I instantly thought, my now husband, would love this too!

    Saida did my alterations in house and was absolutely incredible! Worth every single penny! Her attention to detail was truly amazing and it made all the difference! I cried all over again when I had my dress finished, she is beyond talented!
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    Olivia M. Sent on 09/06/2019
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    Love it here!

    So, I wanted to try another salon before I came to Bridal Beginning, but honestly it didn't compare. BB has so many options (it's overwhelming haha). My consultant was great, very helpful and told me that we wouldn't stop until we found my "wow" dress. The only thing I was kind of "eh" about was the fact that she didn't ask my budget and said she just goes off photos; we ended up working that out though. I found the most AMAZING dress. They made it personal and not just like another appointment they had. They do charge 50% up front to order your dress, FYI. Overall such a great experience, they have so many options, the staff is great and I will be back there to get bridesmaid dresses.
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    Gilly E. Sent on 08/19/2021
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    Fantastic amazing and perfect!

    Love love love everything about this bridal shop! They are amazing super friendly I had the most perfect time finding my wedding dress
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    Charla T. Sent on 05/24/2020
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    An amazing experience!

    I had an appointment at Bridal Beginning to find my wedding dress and I had an amazing experience, I also said yes to the dress! My consultant Marissa was so sweet and definitely listened to what type of dress I was looking for. It only took 30 minutes and 6 dresses to find the perfect one for me. Marissa made the buying of a wedding dress such an easy and stress free process, I am so thankful to her and Bridal Beginning for leading me to my dream wedding dress! I highly recommend this bridal salon.
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    Jessica S. Sent on 06/09/2021
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    I highly recommend!!

    The girls at Bridal Beginning were patient and so easy to work with when I shopped for my dress. They took the time to ask me questions and provided input as to what would work for my style and look. In addition, they also gave me more cost effective recommendations when it came to a seamstress!
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    Tyler M. Sent on 11/27/2020
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    Best place to find your dress

    My experience at this store was wonderful. I had some ideas and when I decided I didn’t like them they brought me other options and I found my dress that day. I didn’t need to go to multiple shops. I wanted a Hayley Paige and they had her dresses as well as so many other gorgeous gowns!
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    I loved my dress

    Im a plus size bride and this was my beautiful dress !
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    Katie Sent on 11/28/2020
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    Wonderful Experience!

    If you are looking for a similar experience that you see on television, this is the place! The showroom is gorgeous, the staff is very professional, experienced, and talented. The professionals truly focus on you as the client and they are so kind! I really felt special, absolutely loved my dress and veil, and loved the results!

    The bridal salon and alterations phase are very safe and follow all covid regulations (appointment only, call upon your arrival, face masks, hand sanitizer, social distancing, etc.).
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