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Dress Your Fancy Bridal Boutique

Dress Your Fancy Bridal Boutique

Vestal, NY
4.9 out of 5 rating, 127 Reviews
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    Tricia Sent on 11/01/2020
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    the best of the best!

    For starters DYF is absolutely incredible! The entire process could not have been any easier for me! I am still in shock that it was so easy and smooth. I initially I went to Dress Your Fancy because I was looking for a specific designer (Hayley Paige). They also offer trunk shows to help accessorize you on your day custom designed by Debra Mooreland. It was such a treat to be accessorized by the best of the best and you truly felt like a princess! We ended up buying dresses for my mother and my now mother in law- and they looked absolutely stunning as well. There is without a doubt we could not of had our fairytale day without them even with the pandemic regulations at the time! You can tell they go above and beyond giving attention to every detail. Truly an enjoyable experience.
    Thank you again, Shelly and Stephanie 🖤🖤

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    Absolutely amazing experience

    I went here after another bridal boutique. This boutique had soo many options to choose from and they helped me so much in selecting my perfect dress for me. I walked in wanting a big poofy wedding dress and walked out loving and going with a mermaid dress. I never would have thought I would’ve liked or chose something like that but it was soo stunning and I fell in love. It was very hard to resist saying yes to the dress.

    Dress Your Fancy Bridal Boutique's reply:

    Suzana, It was a pleasure working with you! You made a beautiful DYF Bride! We hope your wedding day was everything you dreamt of & more! Thank you for sending us your lovely photos
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    Johnna G. Sent on 06/17/2022
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    Fantastic, thoughtful staff!

    I purchased my wedding dress from Dress Your Fancy after unexpectedly finding "the one" at a special Curvy Dress event they held. Shelly in particular was very honest and helpful while I was trying things on as I was initially unsure about the dress. The atmosphere is lovely and really makes you feel special. I was upfront with my budget needs and everyone was respectful of it when picking gowns for me. Additional accessories and shoes were available through their shop as well, but I did not elect those due to cost. They offer alterations through local seamstresses or you can take it to your own. Overall, given how isolated CNY sometimes is for finding a wedding dress & accessories, Dress Your Fancy was fantastic and helped me feel beautiful on my wedding day!
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    Margaret G. Sent on 02/16/2022
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    The absolute best!

    I cannot begin to express how wonderful Dress Your Fancy was to work with. I went in with no idea of what I was looking for in a gown. Shelly asked me some questions and quickly pulled a selection for me to try on. It didn't take long at all for her to figure out what was working and what wasn't and fine tune the options for the style I was gravitating towards. It was amazing to watch her work her magic in getting me into a dress that I absolutely loved and knew was the one. After going back for one of my fittings with a seamstress that Shelly paired me with, she was there to help select a dress for my mom and accessorize me. Again, I was blown away to watch her match the most perfect hairpiece, veil, and earrings to my gown and put my mom in a stunning dress. It doesn't stop there, after needing to move my wedding up to a much sooner date than I was originally planning, DYF rushed our orders to make our dreams come true - having everything just perfect for my wedding. I would hands down recommend Dress Your Fancy to any and all brides, they have an amazing selection to choose from and the customer service and generosity is at a level that I couldn't have ever imagined - thank you DYF for helping to make my wedding day beyond perfect.
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    Katie W. Sent on 03/28/2019
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    Going in just to look and ended up leaving with a perfect dress

    I had such an incredible experience at Dress Your Fancy. Shelley and Emily were so inviting and accommodating (I had six people with me to look at dresses). It was so important to me to include my mom, grandmother, my fiance's mom and step-mom, my sister (MOH), and my best friend (MOH). We went in during a trunk show where Shelley had champagne and hor d'oeuvres out and ready, just to look to get an idea of what styles would be right for me. I tried on a handful of dresses with both Shelley and Emily's help! DYF has a wonderful selection of not only bridal gowns and stock dresses but also bridesmaid dresses that can be ordered in ivory so there was plenty of options to choose from for a girl on a budget (mine was $300-$400). I ended up falling in love with a dress that was unique and different and nothing I would have guessed I would've loved. Shelley was so great about my budget. The dress I bought was a stock dress and it fit as if it was made for me, which made it even more special! I ended up walking out of the store with my perfect dress that I held/hugged the entire way home! It was such an amazing day filled with fun, laughter, excitement and the most happy tears! I can't thank Shelley and Emily enough for their help and providing us with such a wonderful experience that I will cherish forever!

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    At the end of the day, all that matters is you found the dress that was made for you (regardless of price) and made you feel perfect on your wedding day! We are so happy you chose us to help you find that dress and loved having you as a #DYFBride! -xoxx
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    What wedding dreams are made of!

    I had such an amazing experience finding my wedding dress at Dress Your Fancy. This is a beautiful boutique! My Mom and I went during the week and we got super lucky to have the salon to ourselves! Shelly was so welcoming, kind, patient, and helped to put me at ease, I could not have asked for a better experience. We also found an elegant mother-of the bride gown there as well! Beautiful selection of wedding gowns and wedding accessories-Paris by Debra Moreland-one stop shopping! Shelly and her team value their customers and it shows! They can also connect you with a seamstress who will work with you on-site at the shop. Shelly + Cheryl were great & I'm thankful they helped make it such a memorable day for my mom and I!
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    Ashley Sent on 07/30/2021
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    Found my dream dress

    Dress Your Fancy treats you like you are their best friend coming in to try on dresses. The atmosphere is always welcoming and always helpful. I never felt judged because of my budget and they did everything they could to help me feel beautiful while never pushing me out of my budget. When I returned for my accessories I was treated with the same kindness and professionalism. I was nervous for dress shopping because I'm not a big fan of the spotlight, but the DYF team made me so comfortable and at ease the whole time. A really wonderful place to find your dress!

    Dress Your Fancy Bridal Boutique's reply:

    Ashley,
    We're so pleased to hear about your experience with us at DYF! We will defienetly be passing on your kind words to our team. You made a beautiful bride & we wish you & your now husband a lifetime of love & happiness!
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    Rachael S. Sent on 06/22/2021
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    Amazinggggg

    Shelly and her team are out of this world. They truly care about their brides and will stop at nothing to help make their day easier. I believe I found my dress only 1 month after getting engaged, 3/2019. I had zero plans to buy that day but wanted to check out the Hayley Paige trunk show. Shelly is an expert and helped me find the most perfect dress I couldve asked for. She helped me pick out the perfect bridesmaids dresses as well. She even held my dress there, safe and sound in the shop, as our wedding was delayed a year due to COVID. Every question/request/favor I had, Shelly was quick to help, even if it had nothing to do with my wedding dress. Im sad my wedding is over now and I won't have much of a reason to go visit this beautiful shop.
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    Tiffany C. Sent on 08/20/2021
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    Very Helpful!

    DYF is not only a gorgeous shop, but they are all great to work with and truly want to help you look and feel beautiful!

    Dress Your Fancy Bridal Boutique's reply:

    Tiffany, it was truly our pleasure working with you! You are a beautiful person inside and out and made an absolutely stunning bride.
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    Bri M. Sent on 07/14/2021
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    An Amazing Experience

    I went to DYF because my parents were local to the area (I moved about 2 1/2 hours away) and I had my heart set on a HP wedding dress that they special ordered for me to try on. Stephanie was my consultant and was extremely helpful! I ended up purchasing a dress that I never would have even thought I would like (and it wasn't HP). Fast forward to my dress coming in, I drove back to Vestal to pick it up and have it altered at home so I wouldn't have to travel leading up to my wedding. I had a freak out because it wasn't fitting the way the sample did. Shelly and Cheryl were so helpful-- looking at pictures I sent them, taking measurements for me-- all so I could tell my seamstress at home how to fix the dress. My big day came and my dress was perfect. I have never felt more beautiful in my entire life. I also ordered my veil and earrings with DYF which were also absolutely beautiful! I would recommend DYF to any bride looking for a personal dress shopping experience.
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    Natalia A. Sent on 10/23/2019
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    Customer service

    Customer service is above and beyond. We would definitely recommend them to anyone looking for a dress.

    Dress Your Fancy Bridal Boutique's reply:

    Thank you Natalia! We loved helping you find your dream dress and we can not wait for your wedding day
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    Mikayla Sent on 11/01/2020
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    Great experience!

    They were helpful and friendly and affordable
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    Kaylee R. Sent on 10/08/2020
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    The absolute best!!!

    DYF surpassed my wildest expectations! I was one of there lucky yearly winners of the $1,000. A few months after winning I finally made my appointment. I showed up thinking I knew what I wanted and my talented stylist was able to pull something completely opposite of what I wanted. Let me tell you, when you know... you know!!! If it wasn’t for my amazing stylist I would not have left with my dream dress. DYF was by my side every step of the way even once Covid hit! I truly can’t imagine my wedding experience without them. Shelly and Stephanie go above and beyond for you and you will never have to worry about a thing. P.S. get your tux’s here too!!
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    Leigh B. Sent on 02/11/2019
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    Dreams coming true

    Shelley was amazing! She worked with my schedule and stayed open late to help me find the dress of my dreams!! I spent a few hours in the shop with her and some family members and by the end it felt like she was a part of the family as well ❤️ I found my dream dress and cannot wait to walk down the aisle in the most amazing dress I could imagine!

    Dress Your Fancy Bridal Boutique's reply:

    Leigh, we are thrilled you had such a wonderful experience at our store! We loved working with you and only wish you the absolute best in your future! -xoxx
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    Christy G. Sent on 11/22/2019
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    Perfect dresses for the most perfect day!

    Stephanie was wonderful to work with! She helped me find mine and my daughters dress for my wedding and they were everything (and more) we could have ever hoped for! They took my questions and concerns seriously and went above and beyond when my dress originally came in with issues. My new dress was in super quickly and they eased all concerns about time! Wonderful shop to work with!

    Dress Your Fancy Bridal Boutique's reply:

    THANK YOU so much for the sweet words! It was such a pleasure getting to work with you and Sophia (btw she is so adorable!). DYF is wishing you and your new husband a lifetime of love. We can't wait to see more pictures!
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    Lacey Sent on 11/26/2019
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    Amazing Experience

    This shop always treated me so well! From the first visit to all the alterations to picking up my dream dress and veil this shop was wonderful.
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    Dress Your Fancy is a beautiful bridal boutique that is owned and operated by one of the most caring, attentive and professional bridal consultants, Shelly Howell. There are so many choices of dress styles right in the boutique as well as many catalogs to order from. Shelly has a great eye for helping select a dress that is perfect for you. She makes suggestions, is very positive and encouraging and works with you every step of the way to ensure that the dress you select is one that looks great, fits perfectly and makes you feel beautiful. Shelly goes above and beyond giving attention to every detail. The final fitting is like a mini celebration with Shelly that you have made a wonderful choice and all is ready for your big day. Truly an enjoyable experience. I highly recommend Dress Your Fancy Bridal Boutique.
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    Jenna H. Sent on 12/16/2019
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    Wedding dress

    All the girls at dress your fancy were amazing! They went above and beyond to find me the perfect dress for my special day! The boutique is so inviting and your treated like a bride not just a number which I loved! I highly recommend dyf!
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    Tatiana Sent on 11/23/2018
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    The best possible experience!

    I went to DYF with a very strict budget and a very short time frame to work with, but Stephanie and the other ladies helped me like I was any other bride! It was such an amazing experience! We even had some trouble with my bank towards the end, and we stayed on the phone for an hour to fix it together! I couldn’t have asked for a better experience finding my wedding dress.

    Dress Your Fancy Bridal Boutique's reply:

    Hey Tatiana! You were awesome to work with! We are so glad you found the dress you love because at the end of the day, regardless of price, it is how the dress makes you feel and you were meant to be in THAT dress! We wish you love and joy in your future! -xoxx
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    Amanda B. Sent on 01/08/2019
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    Amazing, wonderful, fantastic!

    Shelly is seriously the best of the best. I have gone to her for dress help for 12 years starting with prom and most recently with my own wedding gown. My out of state bridesmaids have called in to order their dresses and they keep texting me saying how amazing Shelly is (she really knows her stuff). Shelly has been so helpful and flexible to meet my out of state (and in state) bridesmaids needs. I can’t say enough positive things about Dress Your Fancy and Shelly. The new shop in Vestal is gorgeous and looks like it should be a bridal show on TLC. I got my dress during the Hayley Paige trunk show and I am over the moon happy with my choice. Shelly helped me with my measurements, because the ones I gave her were totally off and would have landed me in a much bigger size than what I really am. She pays close attention to details like this to make sure everything turns out the way a bride would want. I thought I wanted my gown to be in pink so Shelly went out of her way to see if it was possible. She got back to me so fast and said it was possible. I ultimately stuck with white and Shelly didn’t even flinch to my indecisiveness, she understood completely and supported me through it all. I am signed up for the Paris by Debra Moreland Trunk show and cannot wait to see what I can add to my wedding look. Shelly really makes sure their are plenty of opportunities for Brides to find exactly what they want. The rest of the team is also amazing and kind. I highly recommend going here for your wedding gown! So many gorgeous gowns from different designers, you won’t regret it!

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    Amanda
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    Best experience ever!

    5+ star customer service, selection and experience! Shelly is incredible! She is 110% dedicated to finding you "your dress" and will not stop until the job is done. She gives you confidence, listens and offers you her honest opinion backed by years of experience in this industry. I cannot say enough good things about my experience here and cannot wait to continue working with them! HIGHLY RECOMMEND!

    Dress Your Fancy Bridal Boutique's reply:

    Danielle! Thank you for being so incredible as well! It was such a pleasure working with you and we wish you so much love and laughter in your future! -xoxx
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    Let Shelley Make Your Dress Dreams Come True!

    Initially I went to Dress Your Fancy because I was looking for a specific designer - Hayley Paige. I thought I would have to travel to NYC to find her dresses but I was so excited to find Dress Your Fancy carried her line!! From the first communication with Shelley, I felt important and special. My appointment was everything I had dreamed it would be. I told her what I was looking for (a ballgown with a dramatic back) and she knew exactly what to show me. I was able to look around and select what I wanted to try on and she also gave me some recommendations. When I got to the Hayley Paige section, I picked out my dress and got butterflies just looking at it on the hanger! She made me wait to try that one on until toward the end of my session...I think she knew that might be "the one" :) I knew immediately when I looked down at the dress on me, I was already tearing up before I even looked at myself! My mom cried as I walked out and then I looked at myself in the mirror and WOW, there was the princess I wanted to be! Shelley shared in our emotion and she too knew it was the one for me. I did really like another dress which was a completely different style (fitted) but in the end I knew the "Markle" was mine! She even let me come back a few times just to retry it on when I was having doubts and she never made me feel silly for being nervous about it. Shelley set me up with a seamstress and everything continued to go smoothly from there. Dress Your Fancy is a beautiful and bright boutique and and I never felt rushed or pressured into anything. My only small disappointment was not being informed that there was a Hayley Paige trunk show the following month. I definitely would've waited to have that experience. Even with that said, I have NO regrets...Shelley will give you the once in a lifetime experience that every girl should have!!
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    Renee L. Sent on 01/09/2019
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    A perfect experience!

    Everyone there is so nice and helpful! They do everything to make you feel special and help you find a dress you never want to take off!

    Dress Your Fancy Bridal Boutique's reply:

    Thank you so much Renee! We appreciate the great review and always want our customers to be as happy as you are! Thanks again! -xoxx
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    Brenda H. Sent on 08/19/2019
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    Wonderful experience with wedding dress shopping. We never felt rushed and we were treated great.

    Dress Your Fancy Bridal Boutique's reply:

    Thank you Brenda! We are so happy you enjoyed your experience @ DYF! We enjoyed having you! -xoxx DYF Team
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    Angelica K. Sent on 09/10/2019
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    Amazing Experience!

    I went to DYF after experiencing another vendor in Syracuse, total 180. The women at DYF were amazing! Helped me fit into my dresses, (we got very close) and had a good eye for what I was looking for. They also kept the excitement up with my guests, especially for my mom who was visiting from south TX. I loved every minute of being in the boutique and I found my perfect dress. I am so excited to go back at the end of the month to try it on!!
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