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Debra's Bridal Shop at The Avenues

Debra's Bridal Shop at The Avenues

Jacksonville, FL
4.8 out of 5 rating, 226 Reviews
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4.8 out of 5 rating
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226 Reviews
95% recommend it
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    Amanda C. Sent on 04/20/2022
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    Amazing experience!

    Elaine was so wonderful to work with! She listened to and executed my vision perfectly. She helped me feel beautiful in everything I tried on!
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    Adrienne S. Sent on 03/28/2023
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    Wonderful dress shopping experience

    Debra and her assocates are so nice made sure to help me find the perfect wedding gown after listing to my vision.
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    Kristal G. Sent on 04/05/2023
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    Amazing, I didn't expect to find THE dress at the first shop I went to.

    Elaine was amazing, she really understood what I wanted and she delivered.
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    Lauren Sent on 11/30/2022
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    Great shop!

    Loved this shop. Got my dress for a steal and it was a dream!
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    Rebecca G. Sent on 05/22/2022
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    Wonderful shop with great selection and prices

    Elaine at Debra's Bridal Shop was an absolute Godsend and absolutely saved my wedding day! I bought my first dress from a bridal shop in Pennsylvania and wasn't able to tailor it to fit my body due to the design/detailing - something the shop did not warn me about. I went to Debra's with literally 3 weeks until my wedding and Elaine immediately put my mind at ease. She picked a designer based not only on my wedding theme, but based on my body type - which was SO refreshing to me. She knew exactly what would look good, and I found a dream dress I could take home that day in less than an hour. I am so thankful for Elaine and this shop! Would highly recommend to anyone dress shopping!
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    Jane L. Sent on 05/28/2022
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    Best experience

    We had such a wonderful experience both times we went to this shop to look for a wedding dress. They are very accommodating and beyond helpful. Could not have asked for a better team to work with when I found my dream dress.

    Debra's Bridal Shop at The Avenues's reply:

    You look gorgeous! Congratulations on your wedding and we are so glad we had the opportunity to help you find your wedding dress.
    Thank you so much for taking the time to write this review.
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    Brittani W. Sent on 05/08/2022
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    Best bridal shop in JAX!!

    These ladies were so sweet and lovely from start to finish. I went in with a want for a mermaid gown and ended up with an A cut princess gown that they picked out. It was beautiful and of course I cried. They were so helpful with this process and even kept an eye on my wild 2 year old while trying on dresses! I’ve recommended them to many newly engaged friends and associates and every one of them got their dress from Debra’s!!😍🤩

    Debra's Bridal Shop at The Avenues's reply:

    Congratulations Brittani! We are so glad we had the pleasure of helping you find your wedding dress. Thank you so much for taking the time to write us this review, we really appreciate it!
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    Tyana C. Sent on 01/31/2022
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    Professional and very warm

    I loved my dress. It was beautiful
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    Janelle F. Sent on 01/03/2022
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    Amazing & sweet

    This was the first dress shop I went to & found my dress the first go. They were so sweet & not pushy at all!
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    Kristin L. Sent on 10/29/2021
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    Highly recommend!

    I loved the customer service Debra’s provided during my dress shopping. Highly recommend!
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    Ashley B. Sent on 12/27/2022
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    Last minute dress!

    Debra and her staff were awesome! They saved my dress experience when another store ruined it for me. I was able to order my dream dress (in the correct size!) and get it last minute! Thanks so much!

    Debra's Bridal Shop at The Avenues's reply:

    Ashley, You are so sweet, and we are thrilled that you found a dress that makes you feel so happy. We thank you for letting us share in your joy. Look forward to seeing you when your dress arrives! Happy New Year ,and thank you for your the kind review.
    Love, Debra
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    Stefanie Sent on 08/31/2020
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    Fantastic selection and experience!

    What a whirlwind of an experience shopping at Debra's! I have known that Debra's would be my very first bridal salon for years now, and they did not disappoint! What a selection!! My mom and I had the pleasure of working with Elise during our appointment. She truly knows her dresses and it's evident she loves what she does! Elise's really energy made our day. We were able to try on (what felt like) 20 dresses in the 2 hour appointment!! Elise pulled every dress I had saved from their Pinterest page, and used her bridal magic to pull some others after listening to my comments and preferences. It was really nice that the store allowed my mom in the dressing room with me too, with Elise ready in the wings to jump in for pinning/buttons/adjustments/advice. In the end, I narrowed it down to two amazing dresses. I plan to return with my mom and FMIL in the near future!
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    Arien Sent on 05/06/2021
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    Very attentive

    I loved buying my dress here! Rachel listened to my dress requirements and helped me choose a dress that would work best for me. She even helped my guests better understand what I was looking for and made sure I was only shown dresses I would love. She was sweet, attentive, and reassuring throughout the entire process. I highly recommend Debra’s Bridal!
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    Kim B. Sent on 05/05/2021
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    Beautiful dress selection and friendly staff

    Joni was so sweet and helped me find my dream dress! I tried on 6 dresses and the last dress was the one!
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    Melissa A. Sent on 04/23/2021
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    Awesome experience

    Everyone we worked with was very friendly and always helpful !
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    Taylor Sent on 01/14/2021
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    Beautiful dresses

    Beautiful dresses and very knowledgeable staff made finding my perfect dress so easy and one of the more enjoyable experiences of wedding planning even during a pandemic!

    Debra's Bridal Shop at The Avenues's reply:

    We are delighted you got your perfect dress ... even during a pandemic! We wish you true happiness!
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    Sydney Sent on 03/11/2021
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    I am still obsessed with my dress

    I had the best experience at Debra’s Bridal. This was the first and only shop I went to because there was no need to go to a different one!
    Being a plus size bride, I went into my appointment feeling nervous that I wouldn’t find anything and that I may feel uncomfortable. Once I got there and started trying on dresses, the employees made me feel like a queen. Elaine helped me pick the most amazing dress.
    I had my wedding in November and still look at my dress everyday and say “omg I love this dress”.
    I would definitely recommend Debra’s to anyone. The staff is so wonderful and knowledgeable, the shop carries sizes and styles for all body types, and they have the current styles and trends.
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    Kristen O. Sent on 03/02/2020
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    Great experience

    Joni was very helpful in finding me my perfect dress. The shop was clean and had a great variety of dresses in my budget.
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    Nakedra Sent on 05/28/2020
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    The first dress fitting

    I originally went to Debras, to purchase my bridesmaids dresses but the service that I received when just looking for bridesmaids made me want to shop for my wedding dress! I actually picked the FIRST dress I tried on which looked amazing! Mrs.Joni was amazing and me feel really comfortable!

    Debra's Bridal Shop at The Avenues's reply:

    Thank you so much for coming back in for your perfect gown, Nekedra!
    You're such a sweet Bride!
    It was my pleasure assisting you!
    -Joni
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    Carlos S. Sent on 10/21/2020
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    Great Value

    Found my dream dress in an amazing price!
    Great service!
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    Libby H. Sent on 03/21/2020
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    Excellent experience at Debra’s bridal

    My shopping experience was excellent at Debra’s Bridal Shop. Joni was helpful and very knowledgeable. I didn’t feel pressure to buy a dress the first time I went there. She let me take my time and not feel rushed. I shopped at other bridal shops and I compared every dress I tried on to the Gwendolyn dress by Maggie Sottero at Debra’s Bridal. Joni was helpful at finding my dream dress within my budget. Thank you, Joni for helping find “the one”! I absolutely loved my dress!
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    Megan M. Sent on 06/25/2019
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    A Must Visit

    I am SO HAPPY that I went and tried on dresses here!!! 2 of my friends have gotten their dresses from here and urged me to go, despite my reservations that I wouldn’t be able to afford any of the dresses (my budget was under $1000).

    I had flown my mom into town just to look at dresses— wasn’t going to buy but wanted my mom to be apart of this whole process since she lives in Houston. I went into Debra’s right after my [unfriendly] visit to David’s Bridal and was pointed to dresses that would be in my price range and steered away from one’s that were not (thank goodness!). I found quite a few that I REALLY liked and the quality and details of these dresses as compared to David’s bridal was UNREAL!! I could get SO MUCH more for my money at Debra’s than I could at David’s! The deals you can find here are unreal— so much that the dress I ended up getting that day, I couldn’t believe was in my budget!!! I kept checking it before I’d put it on! It was marked down almost 75% and it is STUNNING!!!!

    My bridal consultant was amazing. She was happy, smiley, and helpful. She made suggestions on where to get a reasonable priced veil (USAbride on Etsy). My experience with her was 110% better than I had at David’s!

    I highly recommend you give this place a shot! The people there are friendly, helpful, and honest! The dress selection they have there is amazing— there were 3 I would have been more than happy to wear on my special day. The deals they have there are unreal! SO HAPPY I went here!!! I cannot wait to wear my dress on my wedding day!!!!

    Debra's Bridal Shop at The Avenues's reply:

    Thanks Megan! That dress was made for you, it was just waiting for you to come in! You looked absolutely amazing and everyone in the store was in awe. We are so glad that we have such a great selection of reasonably priced dresses in store. We would love love love to see photos of your wedding if you would like to share them with us on facebook or instagram.
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    Ashley T. Sent on 04/17/2019
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    Excellent experience

    Joni was so helpful! She helped me find my dream dress and was so excited for me when I found it. She made me feel so welcomed. My dress is beautiful!
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    Jessica W. Sent on 01/11/2020
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    THE dress!

    My experience with Debra’s Bridal Shop at the Avenues was wonderful. They only take appointments, which was great to know that my time was valued. I did struggle to decide between two dresses, so I went twice before finally finding THE dress. Highly recommend!
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    Rachel Sent on 06/02/2019
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    The perfect dress

    Just bought my dress at Debra's Bridal and I am in love. They are so professional and understanding that it is a difficult chose to make. They help find your perfect dress! Their dresses are not overly expensive!
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