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Pure English Couture Bridal

Pure English Couture Bridal

Virginia Beach, VA
4.8 out of 5 rating, 86 Reviews
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    Angie Sent on 06/22/2008
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    I had the most incredible dress ever!! It was a couture gown from England which is what this shop only sells and the fabrics are out of this world. I came across the shop out of the blue while shopping for a dress for my Mom and fell in love with this bridal shop. The service was absolutely incredible. They were honest, did not charge me for extra costs that came up, very flexible, and SOOO friendly. I would recommend this store to anyone looking for a wedding gown or attire for the wedding party!
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    Britney Sent on 10/24/2016
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    Seriously, Abby provided me with the best experience ever. Super helpful when finding a dress that looked perfect on me. I had a set design and fit in my mind until they had me try on the most gorgeous ball gowns EVER, my whole idea of a wedding dressed changed right then. The fact that they took the time to specifically pick out options based on what details were important to me and hit the nail on the head, blew me out of the water. The champagne was definitely a plus - Truly felt like I was being catered to the entire time! THANK YOU ABBY - I'M DYING TO GET BACK THERE AND PUT MY DRESS ON AGAIN!
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    Ashley Sent on 11/07/2015
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    Going to Pure English was an incredible experience. The staff and inventory far exceeded any other gown store I had been too. Maya, the owner, was extremely patient and allowed me to try on almost every dress in the store! As someone with body issues, her positivity allowed for me to feel like a princess in every single dress I stepped out of the fitting room in.

    Oh! And did I mention .. They provide you with wine to ease the nerves!!

    I was able to leave Pure English with the dress, veil AND shoes of my dreams!! Thank you Pure English!! I can't wait to return to purchase jewelry!!
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    Made my appt and Elaine emailed me to brainstorm ideas on pinterest. Go for the Hayley Paige gowns, but stay for the amazing service! I'll be going back for their trunk show in October
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    Rachel Sent on 05/29/2015
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    Wonderful time with an amazing consultant, definitely would recommend to any future bride!
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    I bought my wedding dress at Pure English earlier this year. The girls were so helpful in helping me to narrow down my choices. I loved their professional and personal input. I ordered my dress. It came in last month and I had my first "try on" - it was as beautiful as I remember. I found a few accessories to go with it and ordered them. I'll go back for my final fitting right before my wedding.
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    Elaine Sent on 06/15/2016
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    The single most compliment I received at my wedding was how beautiful my dress was. I am still so in love with my dress thanks to Pure English, Maya and Anzen! Maya is the owner and she made sure everything I needed for my wedding day attire was achieved. Anzen altered my dress to perfection and constantly provided support when I was stressed out. These ladies know what they are doing, and truly have the most gorgeous dresses to choose from. Go to Pure English, or any of her 4 other stores! I also got my bridesmaid's, mother's dress and earrings from Pure English. I was so happy with everything.
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    I went to four different dress stores in search of the perfect wedding dress (I like to be thorough). Pure English was by far the best of the bunch. Kate was amazing- she made me feel very comfortable (important for someone who is seeing you half naked!) and was very good at helping me figure out what I wanted and what I did not want in a dress. Pure English has the best selection of dresses that I've seen- I was able to try on way more dresses there than anywhere else. Most of the other stores had one or two dresses that I kind of liked after I had tried them on- there were four dresses at Pure English that I could have easily seen myself getting married in. It was difficult to narrow down!

    The prices at Pure English do seem slightly higher than some other stores, but they do carry a range of prices and the gowns seem to be of a higher quality than elsewhere. Plus, the overall experience was the best I had at any of the shops I went to.

    One of the things that we were initially really concerned about was getting my dress in and altered before my wedding in October. 6 months is kind of a short time frame, wedding-wise, and a different shop said that while they could get the dress in time, there was no way that they would have time to alter it in-house and I would just have to hope that an alterations person in the area would have time to do it (which was a really worrying prospect). Pure English, however, has assured us that they will be able to do the alterations in house with no problem. As Kate said, that's what they're there for- to help me get my dress and be ready for my wedding day.

    I would absolutely recommend this store to anyone else (and Kate as well- I'm sure the other people who work there are fantastic, but she's the one I worked with and I really liked her)!
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    I had fallen in love with a specific Hayley Paige dress, and when researching retailers in my area only two came up, Pure English and Nordstrom. Going through the website, I saw that Pure English was having a Hayley trunk show so I immediately called and book an appointment the weekend of. Heather and the rest of the girls were sweet and amazing. This upscale boutique definitely gives a bride-to-be that experience you see on tv. Champagne is even provided. I ordered my dress that day, got my trunk show discount, and picked it up six months later. I didn't use their seamstress for alterations as I live three hours away. But it was worth the drive. It may seem pricey, so I recommend to take advantage of their trunk shows.
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    Cynthia Sent on 09/20/2015
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    I honestly tried on 100 dresses before coming to Pure English Bridal and finding my Mikaella gown. It was absolutely beautiful, simple and elegant. After alterations, it fit me like a glove and confirmed that I made the right decision. The staff are super friendly and helpful and made dress shopping fun! I love how I felt in my gown on my wedding day!
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    Bonnie Sent on 09/22/2015
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    The ladies at Pure English really go above and beyond! After going to nine! other bridal stores I kept going back to a dress I'd seen online. I called all the stores in the Virginia/Maryland/DC/North Carolina area that carried the brand and no one had the specific style. Typically when I called they'd check, say no, and that was it. With Pure English they immediately offered to contact the designer to see if they could get a sample. No one else did this! They were able to quickly procure the sample and I made my way down to VA Beach. I loved the dress immediately. I'm so thankful for the amazing customer service at Pure English. Without them who knows what I would have worn, after nine stores and zero dresses I liked things were looking dire. Thank you!!
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    their dresses are beautiful - I highly suggest looking at dresses during a trunk show!
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    Whitney Sent on 02/20/2014
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    Pure English is without a doubt the most lovely bridal boutique in the area. The selection and quality of their wedding gowns is top notch, they have such beautiful dresses. I had an incredible experience trying on dresses and I ended up finding "the" dress here! Ariel and her assistant were so incredibly helpful, fun, and professional. They had helpful suggestions about style and accessories, they made the experience completely stress-free. And when I found my dress, they gave my mother, sister, and me glasses of champagne to celebrate! It was a truly moving and wonderful experience. I can't wait til I can go back for my fitting! I wholeheartedly recommend Pure English to any bride-to-be, whether it's finding your wedding gown or bridesmaid dresses.
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    Skylar Sent on 02/05/2014
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    I adore Helen. I came to her 2 weeks before my wedding in a frantic panic because 3 hours earlier the dry cleaners had ruined my gown. It was amazing that the same exact dress was in her shop (I purchased my first one at a consignment place). Of course the gown was double the price which made me sick to my stomach. Helen worked with me so that it would stay in my budget and I could never repay her. She basically saved my big day. Not to mention pure English is a beautiful store and it is so exciting to have your own fitting room that your family can join you in while you experience your dress fitting for the first time with complimentary champagne.
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    I had my appointment with Ariel and she's super awesome! After a string of bad appointments (mainly Betsy Robinson Bridal in MD) it was relieving to be treated with kindness, professionalism, and by knowledgeable staff. I haven't quite found my dress yet (needed mom there) but when I'm ready to start looking again I'm definitely coming back here to get my dress :)
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    I had a GREAT experience dress shopping with Helen. She was amazing! The customer service and overall experience was the best part about shopping at Pure English. Getting a cup of tea when mom my and I arrived just put us at ease. I had looked at bridal salons all over Richmond but could not find a dress I liked. She really listened to what my style and the first dress she pulled was the dress I bought. I am so happy with my experience and would recommend it to anyone in the future! THANK YOU Pure English!
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    I loved working with Pure English! The employees there were all very professional and very nice. By the time I went to Pure English, I was pretty sure which dress I wanted. They were very patient with me as I tried on a few from the same designer and then landed on the one I walked in there wanted. An added bonus - the dress was more affordable there then at another shop I had tried it on at. I loved this boutique, and the value was an added bonus!
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    Pure English was the first place I tried on dresses and I could not be happier with my experience. My consultant, Mia, was so attentive and really grasped what style I was looking for. She pulled a great variety of beautiful dresses and actually pulled the dress I ended up purchasing. The whole staff is so kind and I'm looking forward to coming back for my bridesmaid dresses and fittings. I would definitely recommend Pure English!
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    Ashlee Sent on 09/04/2013
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    Pure English was an overall fantastic experience, and I would highly recommend their store to any future bride shopping for a wedding dress. Their store offers a nice selection of wedding dress styles, and I felt that the quality of their dresses far exceeded other stores within the area. The customer service was amazing and note-worthy as well. During my experience, I worked with Ariel who was incredibly patient and extremely knowledgeable about wedding dresses. She really took the time to listen to what I wanted, and went to great lengths to make sure that I found the perfect dress for me. She was great! Be sure to check out their store if you or someone you know is in the market for a wedding dress!
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    Nicole Sent on 07/23/2014
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    I LOVED the dress I purchased from here. Absolutely stunning and unique, and I received so many compliments.

    They were also very accommodating to my bridesmaid who needed an extra rush order for her dress and it came in the perfect time! Heather was THE best and extremely helpful. Thank you!
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    This boutique is a small high end boutique that would be the place to go if you are looking for a very one on one and personal experience. I went in thinking that I was going to purchase a ballgown, but my consultant had me try on several different shapes and styles of dresses and I am so glad she did that because it made me realize that is exactly what I wanted!
    Thanks Pure English!
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    Everyone at this store was so helpful, warm, and inviting. They even ordered a dress for me they didn't have, and I was able to buy it through them. They make every effort to work with you to ensure everything is exactly how you want it. They also have a huge selection of gorgeous dresses. I had numerous bad experiences at other bridal stores in the area with staff being rude, snobby, or disinterested, but not here! They were all wonderful!
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    Cora Sent on 06/16/2014
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    All of my experiences at Pure English have been wonderful. I jokingly have said that I would love to live in the store because it's just so gorgeous. The staff is friendly and fun. I loved shopping for my bridal gown so much, that we went back for the bridesmaids, mother of the bride, and mother of the groom's dresses. I have been shopping at many of the other bridal stores in Virginia Beach for other friends, and no one compares to Pure English!
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    Pure English is the best of the best. The selection of bridal gowns are unmatched. They also carry beautiful accessories and bridesmaids dresses. My experience with Pure English has been amazing. The staff is helpful, honest, and excited for you and your day! They treat each bride as if she is the only one in the shop during your appointment. I highly recommend Pure English Couture Bridal.
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    Kinsey Sent on 07/26/2013
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    After visiting a handful of bridal stores, this one stand out above the rest. Every employee was so warm, kind, helpful, and stylish. They made it a wonderful, stress free experience. The store itself is beautiful and the large dressing rooms make you feel as if you are the only one there. The dress selection is vast and has a variety of looks. I would recommend this lovely store to any bride.
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