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Castle Couture: Off The Runway

Castle Couture: Off The Runway

Matawan, NJ
4.6 out of 5 rating, 177 Reviews
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    Samantha N. Sent on 03/08/2023
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    Such a dream experience for my dream dress!

    Castle Couture: Off The Runway absolutely blew me away!

    Since I had read reviews of others finding some torn dresses or not enough dresses in their size, I decided to start my dress shopping early. Let me tell you, the dresses were in such great shape and there were SO many sizes! They had so many styles in sizes 0 to about 28!
    As a curvy bride I personally loved that I had so many options in styles that I absolutely loved. I worked with Flo, who made the experience an absolute dream. They had a select amount of veils and hair accessories to try for style with the dresses. Though I did not purchase either, I loved the experience. I expected to need a few trips to find my dream dress, but I found it in my first go!

    When I found my dress they had a sign, a photo-op wall, and bells to celebrate!

    I highly recommend checking out this boutique and going back a few months later to see new stock if you do not find your dream dress in the first go. They made the experience a dream, Flo was the best, and I left the boutique with a nearly perfect fitting dress of my dreams all for $799 (+ the small garment bag fee)!

    Thank you to Flo and the rest of Castle Couture: Off The Runway!
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    Meghan B. Sent on 12/04/2022
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    Awesome experience

    I had never been dress shopping before, but I knew what I didn’t want: strapless, ball gown, or poofy. I told this to Floriana, and she picked out a beautiful dress, while I picked a few others with my mom and sister. I tried on 7 dresses (we were able to stay as long as we needed!), but the first dress I tried on was the one Floriana picked for me, and it was the one! Patient, kind, and not pushy at all, she was very helpful throughout the shopping process. On each dress, she pointed out areas that would need to be altered if I selected that specific dress. She also helped me to determine a veil length!

    Though I did not initially want a fitted dress, she pulled a couple of fitted options, as well as lace options, so I could determine the difference. This really helped me to “seal the deal!”

    It was very relaxing and not stressful. I would recommend Castle Couture Off the Runway to anyone!
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    Tiffany O. Sent on 08/27/2022
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    Awesome Experience!

    Worked with Barb today & had the absolute best experience. She was so nice and so honest with everything. Definitely recommend!
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    Jamie Sent on 04/10/2022
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    Best experience ever!

    I got engaged in March and our wedding is in a few months. I went dress shopping for the first time this week and was in tears from two bad experiences. I saw Castle Couture - Off the Runway mentioned in a bridal group and called them up! They let me walk right in and Barbara helped me out. Let me tell you, she made all the difference! She suggested a dress and instantly I knew it was the one. It was so far from what I thought I wanted, but it was PERFECT. Less than an hour later I walked out with my dress! She was so professional and was honest about any imperfections with the dresses and what could or could not be fixed. She was also so sweet and professional and made the whole experience low stress (so different than my other experiences!) I am so glad I went - I am over the moon!
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    Cinderella bridal was my true life saver. My wedding was in 3 weeks and my original dress from another shop was completely ruined when I went for alterations. Erin was so helpful in finding me a new perfect dress. I am so thankful for how accommodating and flexible they were with fitting me in in such short notice. Thanks to them, I will be walking down the aisle a happy bride!
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    Lisa C. Sent on 07/17/2021
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    The Best Shopping Experience

    I never thought I would have that “bridal moment”…and then I went to Castle Couture Off The Runway.

    I purchased a dress from a different salon that I was so upset with. I was so dissatisfied that I went shopping 6 more times in search of “the one”. I had completely given up on finding a dress that brought happy tears to my eyes and I could envision celebrating my wedding in. AND THEN I MET PAT.

    Call it lucky number 7, I walked into Castle Couture Off The Runway and was fortunate enough to meet Patricia Lee. Pat listened to my story, empathized with my situation, and helped me find THE ONE. In no other experience was I afforded the kindness and respect Pat showed me. She didn’t put me in dresses just to make a sale. She heard what I was looking for, took time to understand the style I wanted, and relentlessly search her inventory to find something I would feel perfect in. And she hit the nail on the head! I cried more happy tears than I ever imagined! In one appointment, Pat made me feel like her own daughter and I could not be more grateful for meeting her.

    I wholeheartedly recommend Castle Couture Off The Runway and can honestly say you can shop with confidence in their staff and selection.
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    Danica B. Sent on 11/05/2020
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    Friendly Staff helped find my Dream Dress!

    Cinderella Bridals was only my second shop to explore, and I have no regrets! The entire staff was professional, friendly, and accommodating - they made the whole dress fitting experience extremely comfortable and personable. You're surrounded by so many beautiful and unique dresses in a very intimate, boutique setting. The seamstress did a fantastic job, and I didn't want to take my dress off by the end of the night. So many compliments!
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    Gina L. Sent on 11/21/2019
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    Incredibly helpful and mimosas are a plus :)

    This was actually my first place I went for my wedding gown, I had no idea what style would work or how any of this process worked and they were BEYOND helpful in assisting me. They made me feel so comfortable and after trying a few dresses on she said “I know exactly what dress is going to win your heart.” She was right. I went to MULTIPLE other places but went back and got my wedding gown. Couldn’t recommend more! Plus they served us mimosas which definitely was a huge plus (and needed).
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    Dream Dress Shopping Experience!

    EXCEPTIONAL! I had an incredible experience at Cinderella Bridals! From the outside, the shop is unassuming - but don't let this fool you. From the moment you walk in, you feel like a BRIDE. You are walked to your own area with ample mirror space and seating that allows privacy for you and your "entourage." We were offered mimosas as we settled and reviewed my vision. My consultant, Sara, was INCREDIBLE. From the moment we started speaking, she was internalizing to determine the first round dresses to pull. She educated us in a way we hadn't experienced before - from fabric to feeling, Sara added some much needed perspective to our dress shopping experience. Further, I am a gal that had a light vision of what I wanted, expected, and had tried already. She used the first round of pulls to help narrow in on a style that made the most sense based on the our feedback. She helped to build my confidence and identify when I was "glowing" and when I was "meh." We loved out experience with Sara and at Cinderella so much that, after not finding THE dress, I called up to ask if it would be possible to come back, work with her, and see more dresses. We were back a week later, and upon arriving, Sara told us that she had done some homework and proactively pulled dresses to try. We tried those on, and after connecting further, we found it - THE DRESS! Again, this was due to unyielding patience and keen ears and eyes and a deep level of understanding.

    Sara made us cry with her kind words about the experience, wedding, and confidence. I would and will recommend Cinderella Bridals to everyone who want a dream dress shopping experience!
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    Stephanie Sent on 08/07/2019
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    Friendly, warm, and welcoming

    After trying on over 100 dresses and going to 10 different bridal salons, I couldn’t have been more happy with Cinderella Bridals! The staff is warm and welcoming. Syd was amazing and helped me find my dream dress. I never felt pressured into anything. They just wanted me to be comfortable and find a dress I loved! Their selection is huge and they let you look through dresses yourself if you want. They also do alterations on site. It was an amazing experience!
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    Kristin Sent on 06/20/2018
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    Pat was great at helping me find my perfect dress! From the second I walked in Pat made sure to listen to details about my fiancé and I, how we met, how he proposed, and of course wedding details. I had shown her some samples of dresses and she quickly found them so I could try them on. She also picked out some that she thought would look great on me. After trying on 5 dresses, I had finally found the one! Pat was very patient with me! I could go on forever about the amazing experience I had at Cinderella Bridals! - Kristin
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    So Amazing

    The whole staff helped me find the perfect dress, I ended up getting the Maggie sottero (Charlene) and loved it, Erin, Debbie and I can’t remember everyone’s name but they were so professional and helped me so much, I ended up purchasing my dress, veil and jewelry and hair piece all from Cinderella- The seamstress was amazing. I lost at least 45 pounds from the time I baught my dress and my wedding day and the day of my wedding it fit me like a glove! I was so happy with my over all experience and would recommend Cinderella bridal to any bride looking for a place to find their dream dress
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    Lauren D. Sent on 06/21/2019
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    The best experience!!!

    My wedding was this past December. We had gone to about 6 other bridals shops before going to Cinderella. From the moment we stepped into Cinderella Bridals, we knew we were in the right place. Pat, our saleswoman was extremely knowledgeable, she knew their inventory and listened to every word I said about what I would like in a wedding gown. Within half an hour I was wearing the gown of my dreams. When it was time for fittings, we could not have been happier with Marvet, an extremely meticulous seamstress who made every appointment a happy one. My wedding gown fit me absolutely perfect. When we picked up my gown it was displayed impeccably for us to inspect before it was packed for us to take home. We also ordered my headpiece and veil from Cinderella. Everyone who works there is pleasant, knowledgeable and helpful and a pleasure to deal with. I would recommend Cinderella Bridals to any Bride getting ready for the big day.
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    Lauren Sent on 11/09/2018
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    Beautiful Dresses

    I had the best experience at Cinderella Bridal. Erin, my consultant understood what I was looking for and found me a dress and veil that I instantly fell in love with. This was the first shop I tried dresses on at so I continued to look around but the dress from this shop remained in my head. I returned to Cinderella Bridal three times before finally purchasing my dress and veil. I had all my alterations completed here as well, my dress fit like a dream and the seamstress was incredibly sweet and wanted to ensure I was comfortable, fixing the tiniest details before my final fitting and pick up. The shop was flexible with finding appointment times that worked for me and were very responsive to phone calls. My only wish was that I was able to take a picture of myself in the dress, I had pictures of myself in dresses from every other bridal shop I went to which helped me to remember which ones I liked and which ones I eliminated. I had loved the dress at Cinderella but after trying on so many they all start to run together since there were times when there were weeks between appointments. Other than that I loved every bit of my experience with Cinderella Bridal.
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    Kaitlyn Sent on 08/28/2018
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    I cannot say enough great things about Cinderella Bridals. I am so grateful to have met Cyd. She helped me find my dream wedding gown. She was so kind, patient and supportive. She let me try on an endless amount of gowns until I found the one. I am incredibly thankful with all of her help through this process. I highly recommend Cinderella Bridals and Cyd to any future brides looking for their dream dress.
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    Maureen O. Sent on 01/21/2019
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    Wedding Dress Shopping at Its Finest

    I was very worried about shopping for my wedding gown. I am considered a plus sized woman, which can make shopping for clothing difficult. I was afraid that the one day most women love, would become a disaster for me. Then, I went to Cinderella Bridals and had no need to worry anymore. My bridal consultant was Erin, and she was so knowledgable about all of the gowns in the store. Close to the end of the session, I asked her to ignore any instructions I had given her, and just to pick out a gown that she thought would look the best on me. Well, that turned out to be the one!

    When it was time to go bridesmaid dress shopping, I knew that my friends and I would go back to Cinderella Bridals. I had six bridesmaids of varying sizes, and we were able to find a dress that fit beautifully on all of the girls. There were plenty of options and we had such a good time finding one. All of the gowns (mine included) came in with plenty of time for alterations.

    I enjoyed every fitting at the shop. It was fun to see the dress become altered so that it fit me perfectly. The seamstress was so talented and precise. I was happy to attend each of my fittings, and was so excited when I finally got to take my gown home.

    Before I left with the gown, the store manager told me exactly how to take care of it for the few days leading up to the big day. They even gave me some suggestions on how to feel more comfortable on the day of. It was such a pleasure shopping and working with all of the people at the shop!
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    Claudia Sent on 03/08/2018
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    When I first entered the store, I was overwhelmed with all the options - it was a sea of white! My consultant, Cydnee, quickly relieved me and helped me narrow down my selection to what was the perfect fit for my style, budget, and practicality. It was a difficult choice for me because every dress seemed so similar. Cydnee was very accommodating and assured me the entire time that I will know which one is the right one. Low and behold she found it! She was very attentive in listening to what I was looking for and my feedback on each dress. She also made sure to accommodate the opinions of the people who were with me while still ensuring I was staying true to what I wanted. She searched the whole store up and down until she found me the perfect dress. She is incredibly patient and knew exactly how to select the dresses based on my vague descriptions. I highly recommend Cydnee of Cinderella Bridals!
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    Lauren Sent on 06/08/2018
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    I had such an amazing experience finding my wedding dress at Cinderella Bridal. Erin did an excellent job of listening to my thoughts and pulling dresses that fit all of the criteria. She was patient and committed to helping me find the perfect dress! My dress came in quicker than expected and they had a veil that matched the beading from the dress perfectly. The seamstress, Marvet (please excuse misspelling) was a magician! She was able to alter the dress to my body and it fit like a glove the day of. She was so meticulous, truly listened to my requests, and was committed to making it exactly right. I was so thankful that she spent extra time with me to make sure I was 110% happy with everything. Wonderful overall experience!!
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    Meagan Sent on 05/27/2017
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    Had a great experience today at Cinderellla Bridals! Today was my first day dress shopping and I said yes to the dress! Liz, my consultant was great. She could tell after putting on only a few dresses what I liked. She was patient, kind and professional. She knew I had a budget and did not try to sell me anything I could not afford. Great staff, great service, great dresses!
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    This boutique is beautiful and the entire staff was extremely friendly. Erin was such a pleasure to work with and she was so professional and friendly and patient with us! She listened to what I was looking for and picked the perfect dresses for me to try. After choosing a dress, the rest of the process (alterations, fittings, etc) was equally smooth and pleasant. I was very pleased with Cinderella Bridal and I would definitely recommend it to other brides.
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    I just bought my dress from Monique at Cinderella bridal! She was great! Being able to deal with my family isn't the easiest and she remained patient and laughed it all off! She was also my age so we were able to relate to one another. I wouldn't of wanted my experience with anyone else ! Can't wait till my dress comes in !!!
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    Just when I thought I'd have to settle on my wedding dress, Pat came in to save the day! I had tried on tons of silhouettes and designers, loving different details from each dress. I came in with pictures and explained what I loved from each. The first dress that Pat put me in was the dress I wore on my wedding day! Even as the nerves set in about saying yes, she kept me calm and allowed me to take my time to decide. As someone who went to many bridal stores in NYC, I can definitely say with confidence that this is where you want to shop for your dress! You will have their undivided attention and will be sure to leave with the dress of your dreams. Thanks for everything, Pat!
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    the team at cinderella couldn't have been greater. The girl that helped me find my dress understood what I was looking for and didn't try to put me into anything that i wasn't comfortable with. This was the only bridal shop we went to (other than davids bridal) but I felt like they had a pretty good selection. I really wanted an Allure dress and they had a good stock of them. The woman that did the alterations was amazing, helped make the dress exactly what I imagined. We found the alteration prices very reasonable compared to other bridal shops. There was a minor issue with the dress not being ready when my mom went to pick it up but they offered to deliver it and were very apologetic about the inconvenience (which it was hardly an inconvenience at all). I was very happy with the whole experience and would definitely recommend.
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    Michele Sent on 12/25/2016
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    Cinderella Bridals was the first and last dress shop I went to when I started my wedding gown shopping. The store is amazing and they have such a variety of dresses. I'm plus sized and I was very nervous that they wouldn't have dresses that were my size in store so I could truly try them on but every dress I tried on was close to my size so I was able to get a true idea of how it would look. Our consultant Erin was absolutely amazing. I was very unsure what I wanted when I got there and she picked dresses and helped me figure out what I was looking for. After about the 4th dress I was in love and found the dress. We were able to add cap sleeves and a belt to give the dress a little extra flare which were attached by their inhouse seamstess. When I saw the dress once everything was done the dress looked as if it came like that. The quality of their work is top notch. I was so happy with my wedding gown and how helpful they were at the store that I brought my bridesmaids back for their bridesmaids dresses. And again I was blown away by how amazing their consultants are.

    I moved out of state to NC shortly after I bought my gown and they were very easy to schedule my fittings with and made themselves available when I was in NJ for wedding planning. They were wonderful in every aspect and I would definitely recommend them to friends and family

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    I had an amazing experience at Cinderella Bridals. I was about an hour early and they had no issue taking my mother andI. Prior to the appointment I had emailed with dress numbers I was interested in and they had them ready for me along with similar options. Even after I knew I found THE DRESS she helped me try on a more items to be sure. She also helped me pick out a Vail and gave my mom and I time to enjoy a private moment of excitement. We will definitley go back for bridesmaids dresses!
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