Lovely Bride Philadelphia Reviews
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![Kaci]()
Kaci Sent on 12/20/2023In love with my dress
My wedding dress was amazing, it was handpicked from lovely brides! We had an amazing experience from walking in the door to buying my dream dress!Lovely Bride Philadelphia's reply:
Congrats Kaci! Thanks so much for sharing your review! So happy for you!!!!
Sincerely,
Ivy
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Jackie Sent on 10/17/2021Simply the best!
Lovely Bride Philadelphia, you will forever have a very special place in my heart. Thank you for making the dress shopping experience what it was. Ivy, thank YOU for being YOU. You were such a pleasure to work with and made the process so easy and enjoyable. Lovely Bride is a beautiful store with an amazing selection of absolutely gorgeous dresses.
The first time I tried on my dress, I was pretty sure it was the one, but I left that day without buying it and came back a week or two later. I also appreciated this because Lovely did not pressure me into making a commitment and when I came back to try it on again (and this time buy it), Ivy spent extra time with me to accessorize and pick the most BEAUTIFUL veil to go with it.
I was a COVID Bride and for the longest time, I clung to the dress shopping experience. It was one of the only moments that I truly felt like a bride. The fact that I had such a wonderful experience at Lovely really helped me to bottle up the joy of this time and treasure that moment.
Anddddd one the silving lining of COVID is that I got to wear my dress twice !!Lovely Bride Philadelphia's reply:
Jackie,
Thank you so much for your review! Knowing that we could be a bright light through all the postponements and confusion makes us so happy! Congratulations on your marriage! Wishing you all the best!
Sincerely
Ivy
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Diana Sent on 01/11/2021Love Lovely Bride!
Thank you, Lovely Bride!
Searching for your wedding dress during a worldwide pandemic isn't ideal, but they made it SO much easier and fun! Not only did they make my mom and I feel safe, but they also have a wonderful selection of beautiful dresses. Some other bridal shops I went to were a bit pushy, but the staff at Lovely Bride were an absolute joy to work with, super knowledgable and helpful. I'm so happy to have found my dream dress with them. Would highly recommend! -
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Brittany Sent on 10/24/2020Amazing experience
Lovely bride was the BEST dress shopping experience of all. Our consultant was so fun and made the experience so stressful free 🥰Lovely Bride Philadelphia's reply:
Congrats!!! You look beautiful! So glad you had a great experience! Wishing you lots of newlywed bliss!
Sincerely
Ivy
Owner
Lovely Bride Philly
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Victoria Sent on 10/24/2019For the bride who wants something a little different!
The dresses at Lovely Bride are amazing. I knew going into my wedding that I wasn't going to want a really traditional gown, so I decided to try Lovely Bride since I knew it was an indie wedding shop. I wound up going 3 different times before I settled on a dress because I was really torn between two that I loved. I finally decided on a MWL dress that was absolutely beautiful; a gown with a nude base that was the perfect balance of bridal and boho. Taylor helped me at each appointment and she was great. She was super sweet, knowledgable and helpful. She pulled awesome dresses for me. I would definitely recommend for any bride who wants something that will be bridal but still reflect their own style. -
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Kate Sent on 09/12/2019Great experience
Ivy is a genius at finding the right dress and making any type of bride feel super special. She was extremely patient with me - even though it took me 3 appointments to commit, she was upbeat, fun and friendly throughout it all. The dress arrived earlier than expected, and the whole process, from picking out what to try on to picking it up, was wonderful. -
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Jenell Sent on 06/27/2019A great shop for all price ranges
I went to Lovely Bride Philly multiple times during my gown searching process and every single time was an awesome experience. Both Sarah and Ivy were GREAT - they didn't get frustrated with me for coming in so many times and genuinely seemed excited when I finally found the dress! I personally love Lovely Bride because they are one of the few that carry Limor Rosen and her work is outstanding. I went to a few of her trunk shows and I ended up choosing her Aria gown in a split size and had the bottom customized to be ivory. It was amazing! I also recommend Prim and Perverse for alterations - Courtney was great to work with. -
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Megan Sent on 06/11/2019Favorite wedding dress store by far!
Lovely Bride was absolutely amazing and I had the best experience with them! They did such a good job asking me the right questions to figure out what I liked and what I wanted (because I honestly had no idea!). The dresses they have in stock are great quality, and their selection is great! They also don't keep the dresses in bags so you can actually walk around and shop easily. I ended up buying a Made with Love dress from them! -
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Gina Sent on 02/19/2019It was like shopping for dresses with my friends..
I can't get over the excellent experience I had at Lovely Bride Philadelphia. I visited the location twice, one to try on a few dresses, and one to pick mine up. I found a ton of stylish, fashion forward, different dresses by the designers I had been eyeing up for MONTHS. The girls were extremely helpful and honest and just so great to have a part of my experience. Lovely Bride is amazing! -
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Kathleen Sent on 01/22/2019Jess was absolutely amazing!
I had such a wonderful experience with my wedding dress shopping and Jess at Lovely Bride played a huge part in that! She totally got my style and what was important to me in a dress, all while being completely respectful of my budget. She was absolutely amazing! The entire experience was just so personalized and felt so special for my mom, mother in law, and maids of honor. It was such special day and I will be forever grateful!! Thank you Kate McDonald for designing the dress of my dreams! -
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Grace Sent on 10/23/2018Boho wedding dress of my dreams
Lovely Bride helped all of my boho dreams come true. As an out of town bride, I only visited the shop once with company and the other three times by myself. But I didn’t feel by myself because all of the women who work there are so fun and complimenting. Even though I had a wonderful dedicated attendant, several other girls at the store came in to join in on my experience. They really care about their brides and I seriously love everyone that works there!
Unlike my previous dress shopping experience in NYC at a different store, my girl at lovely completely understood my vision and pulled out several figure flattering styles that matched my vision and price point. This is was critical to success as I came from out of town and had a crew with me so I had to find the one! Although I loved every dress I tried on, I feel hard for the Rue De Seine poppy stardust and we all knew it was the one.
I think my favorite time was trying on accessories by myself ( ps- GO there for accessories). I had so much fun with the attendants as it was right after the royal wedding and was really feeling a tiara but boho. They had the perfect boho tiara for me as well as a second halo option I loved. Want to diversify your ceremony and reception look? Get two head pieces! I’ve included pictures from my photographers ( shout out M2) of my dress and both headpieces.
If you want to feel like a boho princess, lovely bride is the store for you. You won’t regret it!
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Lyra Sent on 10/15/2018Saved the Best for Last
My dress was perfect and my experience with Lovely was the reason why I loved it so. I bought my dress over a year before my wedding which sounds insane but I knew I had the time to search and I really searched. I looked at numerous designers and quickly realized what I liked and didn't. Then, I learned majority of places I was looking did not have the designers and style I was looking for; in came Lovely.
I was in Philadelphia for a bridal shower last year and thought I'll make an appointment so my mom and I can go look. This was my 4th bridal shop searching but I was panicking because I still had plenty of time if I did not find what I was looking for. I gave my dress consultant my price range and she got to searching. She was honest with me and let me know one of the designers I was looking at started at my highest I would go. I tried on quite a few dresses in the hour and a half appointment, which was another reason I loved this place, and when my time was almost up I still had nothing I really loved. One final dress was brought in, which the hanger did nothing for, and she said I think you're going to love this. I put it on and before she pulled the curtain for my mom to see I exclaimed "this is it!" My mom saw it and agreed.
Lovely has an amazing selection that is unique and with a variety of price ranges. If you want a dress that only a handful of people will wear, I can't recommend this place enough! -
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Sara Sent on 08/22/2018I had a wonderful experience at the Lovely Bride Philly and purchased the dress of my dreams there. I went to 12 dress stores and finally found the perfect gown at the Lovely Bride. Ivy was so patient and easy to work with and professional. She really knows what she is doing. She picked out the perfect gown, belt and veil for me. She knew what I wanted better than I did. I wasn't ready to commit the day I tried on my dress so she let me sleep on it and come back when I was ready. Everything was within my budget. I looked amazing at my wedding and I can't say enough great things. It was truly a lovely experience that myself, mom and mother-in-law enjoyed. -
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Alyssa Sent on 05/16/2016Smaller boutique with a good selection of dresses. Unfortunately after checking out 2 other places I was starting to narrow down the type of dress I was looking for. This place didn't have the style I was searching for, but the consultant gave me a few good dresses to try as close to what I was looking for that she could find. Most dresses, from my experience, seemed more soft, romantic, lace style. I was looking for more modern, bling, bold look. Not their fault, so I didn't knock any points. Consultant was sweet and didn't seem like she was trying to shoo me out because clearly I wasn't going to find my dress here. easy to make and appointment, and able to take pictures in the dresses. -
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Taylor Sent on 01/14/2016A close friend recommended Lovely to find a beautiful and unique dress. It was my first appointment of the day (and ever) and after trying on 6 or 7 dresses and nearing the end of my appointment, I really felt I wasn't going to find "the one." My consultant gave it one last chance and brought me two really unique dresses, and the last one I tried on was it! I fell in love and never wanted to take it off. The fact that all through the appointment she adapted her dress pulls to match my feedback and learned my personality enough to take a chance on this incredibly unique dress, I am so thankful! I told her my max budget, and while she did her best to stay under it, she made sure I knew how much over some of the dresses were (mine ended up being slightly over). But they were able to work with me to stay as close to my max as possible. She had a ton of options for my under $2000.00 budget so do not shy away if you are looking to spend a little for a beautiful gown. The entire salon was helping me and ooing and aahing over my choice and really made me feel like it was my special day. -
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Kelsey Sent on 12/14/2015I had the best experience at Lovely Bride this weekend. It was actually my first experience looking at dresses and I was not quite sure what to expect. I walked in and the atmosphere was soothing and relaxing, making the whole atmosphere seem very stress free. The consultant I worked with understood exactly what I was looking for and respected the budget I gave her and pulled amazing dresses. She even accommodating my mom who wanted to make sure I saw all different types of looks to make sure I really knew what I wanted. Would recommend this spot to everyone! I ended up finding my dream dress and can't wait for it to come in this May! -
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Jennifer Sent on 06/18/2015Lovely Bridal was my first and only wedding dress shopping experience. It is a small but cute shop with excellent bridal designers and a surprisingly diverse selection. I knew I would want an Ivy & Aster dress going in but tried on other dresses as well. It was so nice to be able to pick dresses off the rack with the advice of the consultant. After purchasing my dress from Lovely I also purchased a beautiful veil at a later appointment. I would recommend Lovely to any bride looking for a unique and high quality gown. -
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User1932942 Sent on 11/18/2014Wonderful Boutique for "not your typical wedding gown" yes they have those too ... But their selection is great for brides who want earthy, feminine, fresh designers, and just simply pretty dress options. My gown was Anna Campbell and perfect for my destination wedding in Puerto Rico this weekend. Ivy is great! -
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Stephanie Sent on 03/11/2014I not only purchased the wedding dress of my dreams from Jennifer, but I recently sold my wedding dress through Bride by J as well! I had always imagined keeping my gown, but my mother quickly reminded me that her gown was still sitting in a box in the attic, never to be seen or worn again. Plus, I have a baby on the way and a little extra money never hurts!
Jennifer made the consigning process absolutely seamless…she took care of my dress, found a bride that was just as in love with my dress as I was , and sent me a check all within a month! Jennifer even took the time to have my monogram removed for me to save as a keepsake…something I never even thought of!
Jennifer was an absolute pleasure to work with, both during the purchasing and consigning process! From finding the dress of my dreams, to making another bride’s dreams come true…I couldn’t have done it without Jennifer’s help and Bride by J! I couldn't be happier with both of my experiences! If you’re looking to buy a fabulous gown or hoping to re-sell your gown…make sure you stop in to see Jennifer at Bride by J!Lovely Bride Philadelphia's reply:
Stephanie
Your words just made me tear up. I am so blessed to do what I do and the friendships I make along the way are the icing on the cake. I hope I am around 25 years from now to dress the next Hampton :) I wish you and Danny much happiness and blessings! -
Jennifer Sent on 01/18/2022
Beautiful gowns and excellent service
This is a bit of a delayed review because my wedding was delayed due to COVID, but I had the BEST experience shopping for my wedding dress at Lovely Bride. Liz helped me during my visit and was so kind and patient with me. Thanks to Liz I was the most relaxed and comfortable at Lovely Bride out of all the places I went to. On top of having the best stylists and staff, they have the best selection of dresses in the area. I can’t recommend them enough!Lovely Bride Philadelphia's reply:
Hi Jennifer,
Thank you so much for taking the time to write a review! We are so happy you had a wonderful experience with us! Looking forward to seeing your beautiful wedding photos!
Sincerely
Ivy
Owner
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Emma Sent on 08/05/2021
Great service during COVID shutdown
As a bride that chose a dress during COVID, I was a bit bummed that I would not have the leisurely, mimosas and family style bridal appointment. However, Lovely Bride had a system that still worked pretty well. I got to talk to the consultant that I would be working with in the store and choose some dresses ahead of time, which were waiting for me in the store when I arrived. Although the experience was rushed due to COVID, and my family and friends were on Zoom instead of in person, it was still a pretty good appointment. My appointment ended right before I got to try a veil on with the dress I was pretty sure I wanted, and the manager kindly let me stay an extra 30 min to try one on and check it really was the dress I wanted. I really appreciated the time that they gave me at the end. Their selection of dresses was good, and they seemed very honest about their prices and the other prices I should remember in the total cost such as alterations and taxes.Lovely Bride Philadelphia's reply:
Thank you so much for sharing your review! Love getting to see the photos of how it all came together! So glad we were able to help you safely find your gown!
Sincerely
Ivy
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