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    Samdavid K. Sent on 10/15/2023
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    Perfect Experience

    I visited the shop a total of three times and had the best time on every visit. Kendall went above and beyond for me, and I felt so supported by her! She involved my family, but checked in a few times to make sure the involvement level was still good with me. She kept the vibes positive, fun, but still intent on finding the dream dress. I thought I knew what style I wanted, but Kendall listened to my complaints about the first few dresses in that style, and brought me something of a little different look, but still in line with what I had been wanting. It was the dress of all dresses, and I knew before we even moved the curtain that it was the one.

    I didn't feel pressure to buy right away, and came back a few weeks later to officially order the dress. My dress came in exactly on time and they gave a great list of seamstresses in the area. I could not be happier with the experience there, and have already sent two of my friends to the shop!
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    Makenzie Sent on 10/04/2023
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    An absolute MUST!

    I found THE dress here! I had such a wonderful and comfortable experience. It felt very private with my mom and sister in law with me which was amazing. My dress was the 5th I tried on and I knew it was the one. The associate working with us was so attentive and really took my tastes and preferences into consideration to pick out the perfect styles. My dress even has the cutest removable sleeves and I picked out the best belt to go with it! The whole process was so easy and painless. I highly recommend shopping for your big day here!!
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    Rachel B. Sent on 08/03/2023
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    love, love, LOVE!

    I went to about 7 other shops in Buffalo before heading to Lovely Bride in Rochester. I immediately fell in love with the customer service, ambiance & their dress selection! Kendall was a doll to work with and made me feel amazing!! My wedding was 7.22.23 and I am ecstatic on my dress + veil choice from Lovely. I went with 'Windsor' Alyne by Rita Vinieris gown and the Jackson veil by Untamed Petals. Thank you so much for everything!
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    Karen E. Sent on 11/15/2021
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    Fun and productive!

    Lovely Bride satisfies quantity and quality in their bridal gown collections. It does not have the same capacity as a ware-house sized bridal store, but it absolutely has a varied selection of dresses, all of great quality. Every dress in the store was clearly chosen carefully and with reasons. I tried on several very different styles of dress and each was beautiful aesthetically and in craftsmanship. Despite every single dress that I tried on being fabulous, I suffered no “paradox of choice.” The stylists and owner at Lovely all took time to talk with me while I was contemplating the gowns and enthusiastically shared practical and stylistic advice. We were able to quickly rank and narrow down my options and pick “the dress” that best suited me and our event.
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    Rebecca I. Sent on 12/17/2021
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    By far the best!

    I had gone to lovely bridal with the intention to look and then go to a few other shops before deciding on “the one”. After going to two other shops, I called back and asked to come back in because I couldn’t stop thinking of “the one” they had found for me! Somehow they knew me better than I knew myself! The atmosphere, experience and professionalism is absolutely amazing here. There truly is nothing like Lovely. HIGHLY RECOMMEND🥰
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    Aundrea R. Sent on 09/22/2020
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    Wedding Dress Dreamland

    I was so nervous to find my wedding dress because I hated the traditional look. As soon as I walked into Lovely I immediately knew I was in the perfect place. All of the dresses are stunning and I never tried on a dress that I actually hated. My consultant Kendall was the nicest girl and listened to me and could recommend so many dresses and veils. I felt like she truly listened and cared. The other girls at Lovely kept complimenting me and telling me how beautiful I looked. I absolutely said yes to the dress here! I couldn’t recommend this place more
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    Rachel K. Sent on 08/23/2020
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    Truly a Lovely experience

    From the moment my guests and I walked into the door we immediately fell in love with the place and the employees. I worked specifically with Julia, and she knows her stuff! I went in completely confused and stressed and she helped me through the decision making process. Julia was so helpful and I feel so lucky to have been able to work with her. Im so excited to continue my journey with Lovely Bride, and of course can’t wait to wear my dream wedding dress!
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    Rachel H. Sent on 10/11/2020
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    In love with Lovely Bride!

    I went to 2 shops to try on dresses before I made an appointment at Lovely. I am SO HAPPY and relieved that it was such a different experience from the first 2! I was dreading trying on more dresses after having such a rough time and I'm so glad I kept my appointment! Stunning place, amazingly supportive consultants (⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ for Julia), and the most unique dresses in the Rochester area. I can't recommend Lovely Bride enough!!
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    Ashley D. Sent on 02/08/2021
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    Hands down best experience at Lovely!

    My appointment at Lovely was my very first bridal appointment. The owner Katie made me and my guests feel so welcome and just as excited as we were to find a dress! I had a list of dresses I wanted to try but also had a open mind about others. Katie did a great job at selecting the ones I listed as well as ones I didn’t to narrow down fit and style. Thanks to her creativity, I said to YES to one that wasn’t on my list and I couldn’t be more happy. My dress came in this weekend and is everything I could have ever wanted! If you choose Lovely you are going to have a wonderful experience! Picked my dress up this weekend and kind of sad I don’t have to go back!
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    Katy D. Sent on 07/28/2021
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    Made me feel beautiful

    Katie really helped us out. I found a dress that I loved and she made it possible. She put out a handicap ramp so my mom could get in the store to see my dress before she passed away. It was beautiful in every way!
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    John F. Sent on 06/28/2021
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    Found my dream dress!

    Lovey Bride Rochester provides the special treatment every bride deserves when purchasing one of the most important outfits of their life. On my first appointment, Shelby took me through each and every dress and told me their name and designer. I at no point felt rushed or like I was limited to only try on a set amount of dresses. This is definitely not the norm! I ended up checking out other bridal wear stores but Lovely won my heart from the beginning! Every person I worked with was so kind, uplifting, and genuinely excited to help me. The boutique itself is adorable. If you want your shopping and fitting appointments to be the whole experience with photo ops and special moments- this is the place to be! After choosing my dress (her name was Alpha) and accessories, each subsequent appointment was wonderful, and felt like I was being welcomed by close girlfriends. On my pickup appointment for my veil I brought in some family heirlooms and the associates and owner were so kind to listen to my stories. My dress made me feel so beautifully myself on my wedding day and that is all thanks to the ladies over at Lovely Bride!
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    Ashley R. Sent on 07/21/2019
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    A great experience!

    I had a fantastic experience at Lovely Bride! I had tried on dresses at three other places prior to Lovely bride and could never find a dress I was really excited about. I worked with Katie and she was phenomenal. She welcomed my mom and I into the dressing area and discussed what I was looking for. I had somewhat of an idea but was open to trying lots of style. Katie took me out onto the floor and went dress by dress asking me if it was something I'd be intersted in trying on. I tried on about 8 dresses and really loved them all and had a hard time choosing one that I wanted, because I was excited about them all and I hadn't had that feeling at any of the other places. Katie was amazing as she helped me in and out of each dress 2-4 times until we got it down to two dresses. Once I got down to two she stuck with me as I tried the two on over and over and eventually just let me walk around and be in the dresses on my own for awhile until I decided. Throughout the process she was never pushy which I loved. She gave thoughtful opinions but also didn't add too much, she was more concerned with asking me specifics about what I liked and didn't like to help me come to the decision on my own. Thank you Katie, I am so happy with my dress and the experience!
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    Christina Sent on 09/28/2020
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    Great Dress Buying Experience

    I went to three different places and ultimately purchased my Jenny Yoo dress and veil from here. Julia is truly wonderful to work with. I live out of state and they shipped everything direct to me- very easy and stress free. This is definitely a more high end shop in the area, but Julia was great about working within our budget.
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    Megan Sent on 09/28/2020
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    The best experience

    Lovely bride is a safe haven for all brides. Not only are they not pushy to make you find and choose a dress, but they are so amazingly helpful in helping you find your perfect dress. I went there because I wanted a Hayley Paige dress and they did not disappoint! I got my dress and my veil from them and love both!
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    Ashley N. Sent on 12/14/2019
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    Beyond lovely

    If you’re a lover of non-traditional or boho gowns, this is the place to go! All of the dresses are beautiful, the shop is so vintage and charming, and the staff is seriously so wonderful. I live in Syracuse, came here over the summer and found my perfect dress, but wanted to wait a few months so my measurements were more accurate. I could have ordered the same dress at a closer shop, but had such a great first experience that I came back to get it from Lovely! I had Katie the first time and Julia the second - they were both incredible and so sweet. Thank you!
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    Melanie T. Sent on 01/11/2020
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    Hands down the BEST bridal shop, and I went to A LOT.

    While searching for my wedding dress I had a very specific kind of dress in mind. I went to 5 different bridal shops searching for my dream dress. When I finally found my dress and discovered where the designer could be found I called lovely bride right away. I can not say enough wonderful things about Julia. She knows her stuff, and knew exactly how to eliminate what I wasn’t looking for. She listens to what you’re looking for in your dream dress. She made this experience so comfortable and easy for me and that meant so much. Thank you Julia!

    My veil, grown, and belt are all from lovely bride.
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    Marissa Sent on 10/08/2019
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    Like a Dream

    Found my dress after trying on several dresses prior at different shops.
    Searching was over once I encountered Lovely Bride and their team of incredible associates. They work with you to figure out what you love and don’t love, all while helping you recognize your own beauty.
    Amazing amazing amazing.
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    Colleen R. Sent on 01/30/2020
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    Loved Lovely Bride Rochester

    My experience with Lovely Bride started 6 + months before I ever had the opportunity to become a customer of theirs when I called the store on a whim to see if they could provide me with information about a skirt that Lovely Bride Houston posted on their social media back in 2018 (1.5 years prior to my phone call). I spoke with Julia, she knew exactly what I was talking about and was so willing to provide me all the details on the piece I was seeking even though at that time, they no longer carried the designer of the skirt. As a result of her knowledge, I found myself in Toronto Canada, the closest place to home to try on this particular skirt. I had a less than stellar experience at the Canadian Salon and found myself once again searching for a place to try the skirt on after the new year. Much to my surprise and delight, Lovely Rochester was listed as a retailer for the designer again. When I emailed I was told that they didn't have the particular piece that I was interested in IN the store but they quickly made arrangements to have it lent from the designer for me to try on. Julia ended up being my stylist when I went into the salon that day, she patiently put me in all different kinds of dresses until I felt comfortable saying yes to the dress that I'd tracked down in two separate places. My experience with Julia and Lovely Bride was nothing short of Lovely. I've been met with enthusiasm, cooperation, and kindness from making that first phone call way back when a sale was never even an option for them, right through the purchase of my gown. I am honored to be a Lovely Bride.
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    Kayleigh Sent on 04/27/2018
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    I couldn't have had a better dress consultant work with me on finding my perfect dress. Julia was amazing and accommodating! My appointment was supposed to be 1.5 hours, and actually doubled because there wasn't an appointment after me- I didn't even realize because of how fun it was. Julia made it so stress-free, and when my dream dress sample size was a XS and wasn't going to fit me, she painted the picture by putting me in the same dress with a different lace so I could picture the fit/silhouette, and then basically paper-dolled the dress to the front of me and it looked like I had it on. As much as I think it's silly for the sample size to be a XS, she was more than accommodating and creative to make me see the vision. The boutique in itself is simply stunning, private, and I felt no pressure to make a decision from Julia. She was my cheerleader through out the process! Thanks Lovely Bride Victor! :)
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    Diana Sent on 09/04/2019
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    Sales associates are great, helpful and the dresses are beautiful!

    My Lovely experience was amazing, Jess was so helpful in assisting me with finding the perfect dress. I think anyone can walk in there and find the dress of their dreams. I also loved that you can actually try on the dresses, with accessories, even sit in them if you want to. Some dress places protect their dresses to the point that you can't really try them on and get a good feel for them, but Lovely is not like that! One thing I will say is look into the recommended tailor before going with them. The recommended tailor in Rochester ruined my dress 2 weeks before the wedding, luckily my mom can sew and was able to save the botched hem job done by the seamstress! Overall my Lovely experience was great.
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    Andrea Sent on 02/18/2018
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    I couldn't have found my dream dress at a more perfect boutique! From the moment we walked into the gorgeous, vintage mansion full of character, we were greeted warmly by Katie. She took us back to our private bridal room and made us all feel at home. Katie asked me thorough questions about my vision, dreams, likes and dislikes in regards to both my dress and overall wedding details. Katie was not pushy at all, in any way, and had such a sweet and fun demeanor that really made our experience. We all ranted and raved about her after we left our appointment. Another huge plus was the process of picking out dresses to try on. Katie and I walked the floor and she would point out dresses based on what I had previously mentioned I was attracted to. As she would pull a suggestion she asked me for all my thoughts on the dress: what did I like about it, what didn't I love about it, would I try it on, etc. This was by far my favorite approach to picking out dresses to try on. She really listened to me and we picked out some amazing dresses to try on. I also wanted to pull something unlike anything else I had tried on and she went for it in a flash. Katie made the trying on experience seamless. She made me feel so comfortable and getting in and out of the dresses seemed effortless! I seriously cannot say enough wonderful things about my experience with Katie at Lovely Bride. I am so proud and excited that I found my dress at Lovely Bride and cannot wait to work with them on this exciting adventure.
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    Sara Sent on 10/06/2018
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    I can't say enough wonderful things about this place! I hadn't been having very good dress shopping experiences, for various reasons, when I contacted the amazing women at lovely bride, not only did they respond to me almost immediately, but they made it their mission to ensure, no matter the outcome, that I had the best experience ever! Julia was absolutely amazing and I can't thank her enough for helping me to get "out of my own head" and truly become the best bridal version of myself. I found my dress that day and I couldn't be more in love!!!! I can't wait for my dress to come in!! Thank you!!!!
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    Stephanie Sent on 12/05/2017
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    I recently bought my dress at Lovely Bride after trying several other stores - and can say it was the best experience I had by far. They have beautiful dresses that are unique. Katie was my consultant - she was very attentive and patient, listened to what I liked and didn't liked, and pulled a dress that combined everything. I was able to stay below my budget of $2,000 - I'm only sad that I can't go back to try on more of their beautiful dresses. I highly recommend Lovely Bride!!
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    Michele Sent on 08/26/2018
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    Don’t go anywhere else for your wedding gown. You pay for what you get and this bridal shop is the best. Erika in the Victor, NY location was amazing. She made it a fun experience and helped me pick my veil as well. Nothing bad to say about this vendor! I LOVED my dress!
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    Paige Sent on 07/18/2018
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    The Lovely bride team were welcoming and knowledgeable. The shop is gorgeous, and they have a huge selection of gorgeous, chic designers. I found the absolutely perfect gown for me!
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