Downtown Bridal Reviews
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4.8 out of 5 rating
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Recommended by 96% of couples
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Desiree Sent on 10/15/20255 out of 5 rating5.0-
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The perfect dress
They met my budget perfectly. All of my appointments were amazing I absolutely loved working with them on getting my dream dress! -
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Joel Sent on 06/17/20255 out of 5 rating5.0-
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Amazing customer service
Downtown Bridal has an amazing selection of dresses for any style! The entire staff is extremely professional and helpful, making the entire process as smooth as possible. We were able to find a dress under my budget and even had custom sleeves built out for a very reasonable price. Maria is an excellent seamstress and did incredible work on the alterations. I couldn’t be happier with my experience and dress. -
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Caroline Sent on 02/26/20255 out of 5 rating5.0-
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Exceeded Expectations
I will be honest - I didn't start with the highest of hopes. I had a strict budget (in comparison to typical wedding dress prices) and I am a larger plus size person (Roughly a 3X or 4X). I was anticipating good service but to not find my dress and to come out with my self confidence in tatters but I was quickly proven wrong!
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The person who helped us was very nice and put me at ease right from the get-go. She listened to what I was looking for and took everything I said into consideration. We grabbed some dresses to start with and as I was trying them on and giving my opinion/feedback, she would run off, grab a dress, and run back. 10/10 she nailed what I was looking for each time. None of the dresses she brought back missed the mark. I had also requested that even though I was sure I would end up in a A-Line, that I wanted to make sure I tried on at least one Ball Gown and one Fit-and-Flare. She helped make sure that happened and with the Fit-and-Flare (which I kinda knew wasn't going to look good on me but I wanted to make sure) she went out of her way to find one in my size so I could properly see what that style looked like.
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I was convinced they wouldn't have a ton of things in my size (and as a result able to even try on) let alone in my size and in my budget (I wanted to try to keep my dress under 1k) but they actually had a LOT to choose from. I think I tried on about 12-16 dresses that day and all of them were within 1-2 sizes of my size in BOTH directions. (The one I ended up with was actually 1-2 sizes too big for me!). Some of the ones I tried on were in my price range because they were like the "last season" sale ones but a lot were truly at full price just in my budget! This was also from just one section of a much larger store - I would recommend this place to anyone that is looking for a dress because they have simple budget friendly beautiful all the way up to sky's-the-limit glam.
This was my first and last stop looking for a dress - it's a two hour drive for me but worth every minute and every stop at a traffic light on the way. -
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Allison Sent on 10/10/20225 out of 5 rating5.0-
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Amazing experience
I was paired with Natalie for my dress shopping experience and cannot say enough great things about it. My experience was absolutely amazing. Natalie listened to what I liked and didn't like, went with my vision and helped me find the perfect dress. She made me feel comfortable and confident and I didn't think twice about her feedback. After going to another shop after Downtown, I called them an hour before they were closing and they were nice enough to squeeze me in so I could officially say "YES TO THE DRESS." I would highly recommend the shop but ESPECIALLY Natalie. I truly believe she was part of making that experience so special to me. -
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Caroline Sent on 10/25/20215 out of 5 rating5.0-
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Fantastic bridal experience
Downtown Bridal was the first bridal salon I shopped in, and it was such a lovely experience that set the bar for the rest of my dress shopping. The store itself is gorgeous with such a variety of designers and styles. Felicia was my consultant and she rocked it. Since it was my first appointment, she let me pick some styles I was curious about and made suggestions that she thought would fit what I described to her. Overall, my favorites from the day were the dresses she suggested. At no point did I feel pressured to purchase and was encouraged to take my time in selecting a dress, which is not the case everywhere. -
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Aubrey Sent on 01/18/20175 out of 5 rating5.0-
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Stacy of Downtown Bridal was phenomenal! She was so helpful and patient, especially considering I was being a major pain that day! She worked with me and my mom, made us feel right at home, and suggested a non-traditional dress that was perfect for me. -
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Lindsey Sent on 11/26/20165 out of 5 rating5.0
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Downtown Bridal was excellent. Such a beautiful dress for an affordable price! It was perfect! -
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Katie Sent on 11/22/20165 out of 5 rating5.0
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Stacey and crew at Downtown Bridal are amazing!! They helped me find my perfect wedding dress that left my husband speechless. I could not have asked for a better experience and highly recommend them. Thanks ladies!! -
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Shelby Sent on 10/26/20165 out of 5 rating5.0
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I did all my wedding planning alone and had an insane mother in law causing so much drama for me. Thank god for these ladies. They made everything so much easier on me!!! -
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Breanne Sent on 10/26/20165 out of 5 rating5.0
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I came in with my grandmother on a whim to see if there would be a dress that I liked. I had visited three other stores, and nothing seemed to click. But the sales team at Downtown Bridal were professional and fun, and I found a dress that I instantly knew was the one. Downtown Bridal provided storage for my dress and were incredibly accommodating with setting fitting appointments after AI moved back to Pennsylvania. I loved the experience I received with Downtown Bridal, and will happily recommend them to anyone looking for a dress! -
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Camille Sent on 10/26/20165 out of 5 rating5.0
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Stacey was the absolute best!!! She is the only reason I would return to downtown bridal. She was always very friendly, honest, and responsive. I had a moment where I was being told my dress was shipped, but weeks later nothing had arrived. My dress arrived 7 weeks later than it was supposed to which made me extremenely nervous. Stacey was the only one who calmed my nerves and tracked my dress and assured it will be here and my necessary alterations would be done. To me, she is downtown bridal. I only had a good experience with her and would return and recommend everyone only to her! This associate deserves so much. She is just the person you need working there during the stressful time of wedding planning and buying a dress. I cannot thank Stacey enough for everything she did. She was truly amazing! -
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Julie Sent on 10/25/20165 out of 5 rating5.0
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Beautiful dress and a great price. Staff was wonderful -
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Mara Sent on 10/24/20165 out of 5 rating5.0
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Huge selection of wedding dresses in a variety of sizes. Good prices and has something for everyone. Gives you plenty of time to decide and space for all your guests. Alterations can be done right in house. Stacey is great- highly recommend her- great personality and very knowledgeable, a true asset. -
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Shakiyla Sent on 10/19/20165 out of 5 rating5.0
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Best bridal store in the Salisbury, Maryland area! If you are looking for your dream dress this is the place that you want to go!! Stacey is absolutely amazing and made my special day wonderful. I'll be back for my renewal dress!! -
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Nikki Sent on 10/18/20165 out of 5 rating5.0
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This is the best place around to get any formal wear!! The staff is amazing and truly care about making you the happiest they can. They follow up quite often and even remember small detail that were discussed in small talk. Highly recommend! -
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Joyce Sent on 10/18/20165 out of 5 rating5.0
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Very friendly and helpful staff. Enjoyable experience. -
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Heather Sent on 11/23/20155 out of 5 rating5.0
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Downtown Bridal was by far the best boutique I visited while searching for my dream wedding dress! The boutique itself was beautiful and the staff were all very kind and helpful. My stylist, Anna, was a doll. She listened to what I wanted and helped me to select dresses that matched the description (within my price range). She even sent me a very personal thank you card after I had chosen my dress! The staff was also very flexible with my schedule when it came time for my dress fittings and alterations. Maria, the seamstress, was spectacular. She tolerated all of my bride neuroses with grace and a smile! I requested some significant changes to my dress and Maria delivered perfectly. Overall, working with Downtown Bridal was delightful from start to finish. I couldn't have been happier with my wedding dress experience! -
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User2426010 Sent on 11/14/20155 out of 5 rating5.0
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Everything was great! I loved working with this vendor. They made my day very special and beautiful. I will definitely use them again and again as I have in the past. It was always a great experience. -
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Angela Sent on 08/02/20155 out of 5 rating5.0-
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I purchased my rehearsal dinner dress and flower girl dress from here. The staff was pleasant and helpful. We had a flower girl dress dilemma (from a previous store) and were in need of a new dress quickly, so we had to buy off the rack. The staff was very helpful in finding dresses they had in stock to fit our beautiful little girl. We were Very pleased with this shop! -
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Erin Sent on 01/19/20155 out of 5 rating5.0
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The staff at Paty's is wonderful. Every dress I tried on here was beyond beautiful!
I had a few hiccups along the way with my dress and veil, but Paty's staff was always there to help and fix all my issues. I even bought a sample (the dress you try on in the store) of my dress and saved a ton of money - Huge bonus. Definitely don't miss Patsy's in your bridal gown search. -
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Laura Sent on 12/25/20145 out of 5 rating5.0
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I can't possibly say enough about my experience with Patsy's. I went in with a budget in mind for my wedding dress and they never once tried to push me towards something out of my price range and even showed me some beautiful options that were way under my budget. Stacey Abbott--one of the awesome sales people there--was with me every step of the way, helping me choose styles for my body and giving me amazing suggestions for accessories (veils, hair pieces, etc.) Colleen, the owner, was also super helpful which was incredibly refreshing. How often do you get to shop in a store with the help of the store's actual owner?! I also had to get some pretty tricky alterations for the dress I chose and the seamstress they work with was amazing. The dress was perfect, but Stacey made the entire process so fun and totally stress free. My mom (who HATES trying on clothes) got her MOB dress from Patsy's as well and she had just as much fun as I did, which really says something. If you are in need of a wedding, mother-of-the-bride, bridesmaid, or any formal dress, make Patsy's your first stop. They were professional, helpful, kind, and fun. I can't imagine why anyone would go anywhere else! -
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Rikki Sent on 12/09/20145 out of 5 rating5.0
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Evey employee I interacted with was so helpful and kind, and everyone really seemed to show a personal interest in making sure I looked beautiful for my special day. -
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Shawn Sent on 12/05/20145 out of 5 rating5.0
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I went to Patsy's for my first wedding dress shopping experience. The staff there could not have made my day more magical! They were SO accommodating to my sister and mother who came with me! I had a beautiful bridal sweet to try on dresses and every dress I came out in was gorgeous!! I worked with the sweetest woman named Stacey who could not have been more helpful! I unfortunately did not purchase a wedding dress there because I had my heart set on a tea length dress which is a style that is hard to come by. However I would recommend Patsy's to ANYONE and if I ever renew my vows this is where I will come!! -
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User1805356 Sent on 09/11/20145 out of 5 rating5.0
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Patsy's Bridal completely exceeded my expectations when it came to wedding dress shopping. My consultant, Natalie, did an incredible job of keeping in contact with me. Every time I saw a dress I liked, I showed her. When I finally came into the salon to try on dresses, she had pulled dresses of every silhouette and style based on what I told her. (She even pulled dresses I did not know I would like- and I loved them!) I finally found the dress of my dreams, one that I would not have pulled out for myself. Thank you Patsy's Bridal!! -
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Sherita Sent on 07/14/20145 out of 5 rating5.0-
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We would like to thank Colleen, Stacy and their staff for their help in assisting us in selecting a wedding dress. They all made the process very easy and we really appreciate all of their help!! -
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User1672634 Sent on 04/21/20145 out of 5 rating5.0
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User2407661 Sent on 11/03/20154.8 out of 5 rating4.8
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I was overall very satisfied with my dress. However, on the day of my actual wedding I noticed when I was putting on my dress that the green marks that had been made for where the dress needed to be taken in were still present, but much less noticeable and bright than the original marker. Having green marker even in the slightest on my wedding dress was not something I was too happy about. However the staff, especially Stacey, were very helpful and accommodating. My dress was beautiful. The store is very nice, clean and professional compared to others in the area. And there is a large selection of dresses for women of all shapes and sizes. -
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Aimee Sent on 10/31/20164.7 out of 5 rating4.7
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Brandy Sent on 10/19/20164.7 out of 5 rating4.7
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I loved dealing with Stacey and everyone at Downtown Bridal. I was always greeted with a smile when I came in and when I called, Stacey always knew who I was. That's making it personal by knowing your customers by name.
Great selection of dresses and pricing too.
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Shuntel Sent on 05/24/20164.6 out of 5 rating4.6
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I loved my dress!! The staff was extremely helpful. I would definitely recommend them. -
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Kimberly Sent on 10/31/20164.5 out of 5 rating4.5
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I saw a mother of the bride dress in the window and went in the next day to try it on. It wasn't a very good color on me. They confirmed what I felt too. We found the same dress in a different color that I loved and I received many compliments on it. Great staff! -
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Shelby Sent on 10/19/20164 out of 5 rating4.0
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Small and personal setting - so not too many dresses to choose from that make you feel overwhelmed. Very polite and helpful through the whole process. -
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My Bridal Experience
Where to start. My initial experience trying on my dress and finding the one was amazing. I wish I remembered the name of the person that assisted me, but I don't think she works there any longer. She was very professional and enthusiastic about helping me try on and find my dress. The whole fitting experience for me however was a nightmare. My dress fit perfect- I was able to buy a size with minimal alterations needed, but the head seamstress at Downtown Bridal was extremely rude and arrogant. She made comments here and there that were nasty during my fittings, and seemed to sweep right over any of my opinions in response to MY dress that I paid for, for MY wedding day. When they took out the seams on the side of my dress and sew it back up the job was done poorly and sloppy. The next time I came to try on my dress there was a huge bulging seam that happened to hit right where my hip bone fell- which made this mistake very obvious to everyone but the seamstress. She argued with my mom and I about it, saying my hips were just uneven (I am a size 0-2- I don't even have hips) and that was why the fabric was laying the way it it was. Funny- because the first time we came in the dress fit just fine until they messed with it. The way they adjusted it the whole front of the dress layed lopsided (unacceptable) and not because of my hips, and everything to do with whoever took the dress apart to make a poor attempt at fixing it. Whenever we approached the seamstress about anything having to do with the way we wanted something she snapped back at us with attitude and made it seem like she was going to do what she wanted regardless of what we thought about it. It got to the point where I was in tears at one point. This is supposed to be a happy positive experience that you only receive once in a lifetime. It ended up being that we had to get the owner of the store involved in the fitting process- who also agreed the dress was not laying right and it wasn't because of my hips. The third time I came back i dealt with a younger seamstress who was also getting married soon. She was very helpful, and understood exactly where I was coming from. We scheduled my dressed to be steamed, pressed, and picked up on a certain date three days before the wedding. My mother arrived at the store expecting to grab it and go, and the dress had not been pressed or steamed. This is unacceptable. She had to wait three hours for someone to do it while she sat there and lucky is it was the same awful seamstress we dealt with before giving my mom attitude for hanging around while she steamed the dress. The reasons he waited around and watched is because we didn't trust the head seamstress. Once I received my dress there were a few loose gemstones but obviously nothing I could do at that point. If you want to deal with a less then stellar experience with something like your wedding dress then this is your place. If you want a happy, personal, and great experience I would go somewhere else. I also feel that someone should address the head seamstress' attitude problem- as this is going to cause you many reviews like this.
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Shayla Sent on 08/03/20251 out of 5 rating1.0
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Body shamed and disrespected.. Zero stars for this place and the owner
ZERO STARS I rarely leave reviews, but I feel compelled to share what happened during my visit to Downtown Bridal in hopes that it prevents another bride from experiencing what I went through. From the moment I arrived, I felt dismissed and disrespected.. particularly by my consultant, Andrea. Despite completing a lengthy online style quiz before my appointment and spending 45 minutes going over what I was looking for, none of the dresses selected for me reflected my requests. I was told they didn’t carry anything like that.. only to later find that exact style on the rack myself. Throughout my appointment, it was implied more than once that I was “too big” for certain dresses. I was told multiple times a dress was “too small for me to try on” rather than them offering to clip or pin it to help me visualize. The entire appointment felt rushed and limited—I was only shown five dresses in an hour and a half. When I found the perfect dress myself.. the one I had been describing from the start, Andrea tossed it into the fitting room, left it zipped in the bag, and walked away without any help. In the middle of our emotional moment, me crying because I had finally found the dress… Andrea walked by holding a trash bag and sarcastically said, “Oh, so I guess you’ve found the one?” Her attitude immediately changed when I confirmed I wanted to buy it, which felt incredibly disingenuous. The aftermath was no better. When I spoke to the owner, Maria, to express how hurt and embarrassed I felt, I was met with disbelief. She offered a meager 5% discount (around $50) as if that would make up for being body-shamed and humiliated on what should have been one of the happiest experiences of my life. She later offered 10% if I agreed to use their alteration services (why would I want to give more money to a business that treated me this way?). Eventually, she rescinded all offers, claiming no wrongdoing after reviewing silent security footage ignoring the verbal comments witnessed not only by me, but by my mom and two members of my bridal party. To make matters worse, I found out my dress hadn’t even been ordered despite being paid for in full. Maria tried to justify this by saying I hadn’t confirmed I wanted to purchase it…again, despite having paid in full with my mom’s credit card. She then said the dress was supposed to be ordered with a tariff, but she will let it go because her staffing did not do their job and that I should feel lucky and that she was meeting me in the middle with the 5% and that she had to eat the tariff pricing …only for it to magically arrive two days later from their local warehouse that Andrea and her other consultant that was following Andrea around, stated to me when I picked up the dress that it was in the local warehouse that downtown bridal gets their dresses.. why would I had to have paid for tariff pricing? It’s hard not to feel taken advantage of. This experience was not only disappointing—it was deeply hurtful. To be made to feel ashamed of your body, to be spoken down to, dismissed, and then gaslit by both a consultant and the owner is completely unacceptable. No one, especially a bride, should ever feel the way I felt that day. I’m sharing this so that others, especially women who may already feel insecure about their bodies, know what they’re walking into. Downtown Bridal completely failed me. I will never recommend them to anyone. Brides deserve to feel beautiful, heard, and respected none of which happened here. -
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