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Trust her!
I truly cannot say how amazing Michelle was and how much she can make a vision come to life. I trusted her for some after market alterations and MY GOD!!!!!! She simply went above and beyond. You will not be let downI truly cannot say how amazing Michelle was and how much she can make a vision come to life. I trusted her for some after market alterations and MY GOD!!!!!! She simply went above and beyond. You will not be let down -
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Lauren N. Sent on 05/26/20225 out of 5 rating
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I can't say enough amazing things about Michelle. I would give her 10 stars if I could. I only got my alterations done here, but they were amazing. I purchased my dress from another salon and was unable to get alterations done there. I saw Michelle recommended in a local group and I contacted her about my alterations. We scheduled a consultation for the following week. She is amazing at whst she does, she is truly so talented. She fixed everything that needed to be fixed: took in the bust, hemmed the dress, and did a bustle. The lace on the dress was extremely detailed, and you would never know she had to hem it. Everything was perfect. She was so flexible with the dates for all 3 appointments. She responded to messages quickly and was always there to answer questions. In my opinion, her prices are great. She steamed my dress and held it until the day before my wedding, as I didn't have anywhere I could keep it. She even steamed my veil for me, as well. She took a video of how to do the bustle so my mom and bridesmaids knew exactly what to do. She is so nice and professional and amazing at what she does. I don't have any personal experience with her custom dresses, but if they are anything like her alterations work, I'm sure they're incredible!I can't say enough amazing things about Michelle. I would give her 10 stars if I could. I only got my alterations done here, but they were amazing. I purchased my dress from another salon and was unable to get alterations done there. I saw Michelle recommended in a local group and I contacted her about my alterations. We scheduled a consultation for the following week. She is amazing at whst she does, she is truly so talented. She fixed everything that needed to be fixed: took in the bust, hemmed the dress, and did a bustle. The lace on the dress was extremely detailed, and you would never know she had to hem it. Everything was perfect. She was so flexible with the dates for all 3 appointments. She responded to messages quickly and was always there to answer questions. In my opinion, her prices are great. She steamed my dress and held it until the day before my wedding, as I didn't have anywhere I could keep it. She even steamed my veil for me, as well. She took a video of how to do the bustle so my mom and bridesmaids knew exactly what to do. She is so nice and professional and amazing at what she does. I don't have any personal experience with her custom dresses, but if they are anything like her alterations work, I'm sure they're incredible! -
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Sara B. Sent on 12/14/20215 out of 5 rating
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Dreams Came True after meeting Michelle
I was referred by a friend that had her dress designed by McEllis Brides. My vision was far from traditional and I'm a bigger girl so the shape of the dress had to be flattering. I came in with some example pictures and discussed material, color, etc. The dress I had my heart set on was re-created by Michelle and everything I could dream of. I'm so in love with my dress I'll have to wear it again some day. It's just too perfect. Also, must add she is a perfectionist and if something looked slightly off she would take the time to fix it.I was referred by a friend that had her dress designed by McEllis Brides. My vision was far from traditional and I'm a bigger girl so the shape of the dress had to be flattering. I came in with some example pictures and discussed material, color, etc. The dress I had my heart set on was re-created by Michelle and everything I could dream of. I'm so in love with my dress I'll have to wear it again some day. It's just too perfect. Also, must add she is a perfectionist and if something looked slightly off she would take the time to fix it.-
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Jill J. Sent on 10/01/20215 out of 5 rating
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Last Minute White Dress
Michelle is amazing! I had purchased a champagne coloured, gorgeous wedding dress many months ago but when our wedding date changed so that my fiance would be wearing his black and white uniform, I had to switch to white… Michelle was the first shop I went into and the first dress was perfect! She made needed alterations with only two weeks before the wedding. I highly recommend her!Michelle is amazing! I had purchased a champagne coloured, gorgeous wedding dress many months ago but when our wedding date changed so that my fiance would be wearing his black and white uniform, I had to switch to white… Michelle was the first shop I went into and the first dress was perfect! She made needed alterations with only two weeks before the wedding. I highly recommend her! -
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Whitney H. Sent on 11/08/20215 out of 5 rating
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Amazing! 10 out of 10
Michelle was amazing to work with! I wasn't finding a dress I loved in other stores and stumbled upon her shop. She was so creative and helped me realize exactly what I was looking for --- and then I found it at another store. I was so grateful for her help that I used her for my alterations. She worked quickly and they were flawless! She took in the waist, shortened the straps, and added a bustle (that lasted all night!), She also is so friendly and fun to work with. Would HIGHLY recommend her to anyone!Michelle was amazing to work with! I wasn't finding a dress I loved in other stores and stumbled upon her shop. She was so creative and helped me realize exactly what I was looking for --- and then I found it at another store. I was so grateful for her help that I used her for my alterations. She worked quickly and they were flawless! She took in the waist, shortened the straps, and added a bustle (that lasted all night!), She also is so friendly and fun to work with. Would HIGHLY recommend her to anyone! -
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Natanya M. Sent on 09/10/20205 out of 5 rating
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Excellent Affordable Amazing Customer Services
She made me feel so welcomed and did a great job on my dress im so thrilled and happy 😊
Before is on the left n after is on the rightShe made me feel so welcomed and did a great job on my dress im so thrilled and happy 😊
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N. Bennett Sent on 10/17/20205 out of 5 rating
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Awesome Job
Michelle at McEllis brides was amazing. We went back and forth on how to customize m wedding dress to make it both comfortable and unique to me. She was flexible and very helpful. all if the customizations came out beautifully. I would recommend her in a heartbeat!Michelle at McEllis brides was amazing. We went back and forth on how to customize m wedding dress to make it both comfortable and unique to me. She was flexible and very helpful. all if the customizations came out beautifully. I would recommend her in a heartbeat! -
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Charneice B. Sent on 09/15/20205 out of 5 rating
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I got my wedding dress altered with Michelle. Quick turnaround and very affordable prices. Highly recommend for anyone that need any dress alterations. She also does dress customization.I got my wedding dress altered with Michelle. Quick turnaround and very affordable prices. Highly recommend for anyone that need any dress alterations. She also does dress customization. -
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Tess O. Sent on 08/03/20205 out of 5 rating
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Awesome very friendly and got my wedding dress so beautiful and on time and affordable.
Very satisfied about my wedding dress , everyone of our guess love my wedding dress and Michelle is very friendly and made my gown exactly what I wanted to do for my wedding.Very satisfied about my wedding dress , everyone of our guess love my wedding dress and Michelle is very friendly and made my gown exactly what I wanted to do for my wedding.-
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Muri D. Sent on 07/10/20195 out of 5 rating
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Dream come true
I got my dream dress made from literal head to toe and I couldn't be happier. Michelle and her shop are very welcoming and friendly. Open communication during the whole process and she gave suggestions without making me feel my vision was being taken over. I would recommend her to any Hampton roads bride that wants a one of a kind dress!I got my dream dress made from literal head to toe and I couldn't be happier. Michelle and her shop are very welcoming and friendly. Open communication during the whole process and she gave suggestions without making me feel my vision was being taken over. I would recommend her to any Hampton roads bride that wants a one of a kind dress! -
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Erin K. Sent on 01/02/20205 out of 5 rating
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Perfect dress
I had the perfect wedding dress for my wedding! McEllis Bridal was more than willing to help with any alterations or custom touches I wanted to make. Would 100 percent recommendI had the perfect wedding dress for my wedding! McEllis Bridal was more than willing to help with any alterations or custom touches I wanted to make. Would 100 percent recommend -
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Shelia O. Sent on 09/12/20195 out of 5 rating
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Michelle was excellent! Nothing negative to say. Recommend her to everyone.
Wish I had went to Michelle before. She is very professional and cares about her work. Will makes sure I recommend her to all my family and friends. She went above and beyond for means I’m so Thankful and grateful!Wish I had went to Michelle before. She is very professional and cares about her work. Will makes sure I recommend her to all my family and friends. She went above and beyond for means I’m so Thankful and grateful! -
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Tyeshia W. Sent on 09/30/20205 out of 5 rating
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Amazing!
She is absolutely amazing! I love my dress and I got a ton of compliments. She is so nice and was understanding.She is absolutely amazing! I love my dress and I got a ton of compliments. She is so nice and was understanding. -
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Nurse J. Sent on 06/23/20195 out of 5 rating
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Michelle was Great!! She repaired my dress quickly. Her boutique is Beautiful and intimate. My dress fit perfectly 💙💙
Thank you Michelle!!!Michelle was Great!! She repaired my dress quickly. Her boutique is Beautiful and intimate. My dress fit perfectly 💙💙
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Tamra Sent on 08/18/20195 out of 5 rating
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Alterations done for TWO dresses, QUALITY service!!
Michelle, the owner of McEllis Brides, is literally the sweetest woman I have ever met in the bridal attire business! Her professionalism (responsiveness to emails on point), talent, and price was beyond anything I could have hoped for. I was the bride that was very indecisive and asked countless questions and Michelle helped ease my nerves every step of the way.
I had two wedding gowns that needed alterations, a ballgown and a mermaid/fit-and-flare styled gown. My dresses needed cap sleeves removed, beads sewn on, fuller skirts, lining filled, satin spaghetti straps added, and other minor changes and Michelle DELIVERED.
Michelle was even flexible enough to have her brother-in-law unlock her shop on the Saturday evening before my wedding because I FORGOT to pick up my dresses during that day! She sent her brother-in-law to her shop without hesitation.
Michelle (McEllis Brides) - Thank you for being a huge part of my wedding, I am truly so appreciative of how great you are!Michelle, the owner of McEllis Brides, is literally the sweetest woman I have ever met in the bridal attire business! Her professionalism (responsiveness to emails on point), talent, and price was beyond anything I could have hoped for. I was the bride that was very indecisive and asked countless questions and Michelle helped ease my nerves every step of the way.
I had two wedding gowns that needed alterations, a ballgown and a mermaid/fit-and-flare styled gown. My dresses needed cap sleeves removed, beads sewn on, fuller skirts, lining filled, satin spaghetti straps added, and other minor changes and Michelle DELIVERED.
Michelle was even flexible enough to have her brother-in-law unlock her shop on the Saturday evening before my wedding because I FORGOT to pick up my dresses during that day! She sent her brother-in-law to her shop without hesitation.
Michelle (McEllis Brides) - Thank you for being a huge part of my wedding, I am truly so appreciative of how great you are!-
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Geneda P. Sent on 04/28/20195 out of 5 rating
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Michelle is amazing!! Very personable and professional! I’d use her over and over again!!Michelle is amazing!! Very personable and professional! I’d use her over and over again!! -
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Denisha Sent on 07/18/20195 out of 5 rating
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Michelle was a lifesaver!!!
I had purchased the gown of my dreams and was absolutely in love with it! When I received my gown I was in need of alterations! I was referred to Michelle after I still needed additional alterations on my gown! I contacted her 5 weeks before my wedding date! I was a nervous anxious and excited bride that had a vision for my dress! Michelle was cool, calm, patient and attentive to my thoughts and vision! I can’t stress enough how she paid attention to detail even though I did not purchase my gown from her and contacted her in short notice! She immediately replied to my message and scheduled me for a face to face visit. We had multiple visits until we were both satisfied and my gown was picture perfect! Thank you Michelle I recommend her to any bride for alterations or for purchasing a custom gown! I was able to see her work in the studio and her gowns are beautiful!I had purchased the gown of my dreams and was absolutely in love with it! When I received my gown I was in need of alterations! I was referred to Michelle after I still needed additional alterations on my gown! I contacted her 5 weeks before my wedding date! I was a nervous anxious and excited bride that had a vision for my dress! Michelle was cool, calm, patient and attentive to my thoughts and vision! I can’t stress enough how she paid attention to detail even though I did not purchase my gown from her and contacted her in short notice! She immediately replied to my message and scheduled me for a face to face visit. We had multiple visits until we were both satisfied and my gown was picture perfect! Thank you Michelle I recommend her to any bride for alterations or for purchasing a custom gown! I was able to see her work in the studio and her gowns are beautiful! -
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Anastasia P. Sent on 11/01/20185 out of 5 rating
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Awesome service!!! I emailed Michelle a picture of my dream dress found on google, and i wanted to personalize to fit my own style and Michelle was wuickly on the same page! Her price range is excellent! She did a fantastic Job!!Awesome service!!! I emailed Michelle a picture of my dream dress found on google, and i wanted to personalize to fit my own style and Michelle was wuickly on the same page! Her price range is excellent! She did a fantastic Job!! -
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Erin Sent on 11/10/20185 out of 5 rating
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She is awesome!!
Michelle was great to work with and she made sure I was completely satisfied with my dress! My customized ball room gown turned out beautifully and everybody loved it.Michelle was great to work with and she made sure I was completely satisfied with my dress! My customized ball room gown turned out beautifully and everybody loved it. -
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Ashley Sent on 09/20/20185 out of 5 rating
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The service I received from Michelle was a dream come true! I knew I wanted to wear my grandma’s wedding dress but it is outdated and blue. When I took it in to her I was so nervous she would say no but she took on the project and it turned out wonderful! She kept in contact with me every step of the way to ensure I was getting exactly what was discussed! I would totally go to her again!The service I received from Michelle was a dream come true! I knew I wanted to wear my grandma’s wedding dress but it is outdated and blue. When I took it in to her I was so nervous she would say no but she took on the project and it turned out wonderful! She kept in contact with me every step of the way to ensure I was getting exactly what was discussed! I would totally go to her again! -
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Cierra Sent on 09/13/20185 out of 5 rating
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Michelle was AMAZING to work with!!! The original dress I wanted was perfect, yet lacked the "Wow" factor that I was looking for in my dress. Michelle was able to place her own spin onto the dress and made it 10x's better than what I ever could've imagined. I am still soooooo happy with my dress and hope to work with her again in the future. =)Michelle was AMAZING to work with!!! The original dress I wanted was perfect, yet lacked the "Wow" factor that I was looking for in my dress. Michelle was able to place her own spin onto the dress and made it 10x's better than what I ever could've imagined. I am still soooooo happy with my dress and hope to work with her again in the future. =) -
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This place is amazing. They were able to take my dress design from just a simple drawing to a full on wedding dress. It's hatd geese days to find people that can make a dress from scratch , but they are the real deal. I can't recommend them enough, especially if you want a gown or dress with some orginality!This place is amazing. They were able to take my dress design from just a simple drawing to a full on wedding dress. It's hatd geese days to find people that can make a dress from scratch , but they are the real deal. I can't recommend them enough, especially if you want a gown or dress with some orginality!-
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Tarsha Sent on 09/13/20185 out of 5 rating
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Loved every minute of my experience with McEllis Brides. Michelle is amazing to work with and my custom dress was gorgeous!Loved every minute of my experience with McEllis Brides. Michelle is amazing to work with and my custom dress was gorgeous!-
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Absolutely loved this dress. It was everything I had ever wanted (sweetheart neckline, lace, ball gown, vintage feel) and I just “happened” upon Michelle and this dress at a bridal expo. She was accommodating, let me try on the dress then and there, and was very helpful throughout the entire process. I highly recommend McEllis Brides!Absolutely loved this dress. It was everything I had ever wanted (sweetheart neckline, lace, ball gown, vintage feel) and I just “happened” upon Michelle and this dress at a bridal expo. She was accommodating, let me try on the dress then and there, and was very helpful throughout the entire process. I highly recommend McEllis Brides! -
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