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Sealed with a Kiss Bridal

Sealed with a Kiss Bridal

Charlottesville, VA
4.6 out of 5 rating, 143 Reviews
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    Mariya C. Sent on 12/29/2023
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    outstanding!

    Think bridal store is amazing! It had a variety of styles and the owners were very kinda and attended to every need and idea! The dresses were all so beautiful and high quality. So happy with my purchase!
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    Alexandra Sent on 03/02/2024
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    Amazing! Excellent service!

    Fantastic salon. The dress I bought was out of a fairytale and gorgeous; and it was only thanks to Dina I found the perfect dress for my wedding. The wedding was only three months off, basically no time to find a dress at all, and yet she managed to find and tailor the dress suited exactly for me with a month to spare. Professional and a spectacular designer. Would recommend to everyone!
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    Stephanie G. Sent on 01/28/2024
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    Loved my wedding dress!!

    The staff was phenomenal and so easy to work with. They had so many options to choose from and I was able to find my dress! I absolutely LOVE my wedding dress!
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    Dd Sent on 12/26/2023
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    Perfection

    Perfect service, polite stuff. I recommend everyone to visit this salon!
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    Amazing experience

    Great experience dress shopping here. Team was very efficient and helpful. They have a beautiful selection of dresses.
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    Tabitha K. Sent on 11/16/2023
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    Perfection

    It was really nice the owners helped me and made me feel special on my day and helped me find the perfect dress 🫶
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    Ella Sent on 12/28/2023
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    Amazing and attentive!!

    Hello! I’m so thankful that I found this wedding boutique. The owners were so helpful and attentive to my wishes and vision in helping me find my dream wedding dress. I highly recommend coming here brides!! You will not be disappointed! They will help with your dress shopping, give helpful suggestions, and pointing out fun and creative styles. I had a wonderful and pleasant experience here with these ladies!! Don’t miss out!
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    Emily B. Sent on 08/25/2022
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    Amazing service, beautiful dress

    As soon as I was engaged I was dress hunting. I set up appointments at all the major dress shops in Charlottesville (my mom lives there and I wanted to share that experience with her even though I knew I was getting married in Vancouver, Canada). Sealed with a Kiss happened to be my first appointment, and Pat was my attendant. We loved chatting with her, and she let me try on maybe 20+ dresses in my appointment, which was amazing. I came away with a few immediate favorites but wanted to think on it. I ended up canceling my other appointments at other shops and went back to SWAK three times. During the third visit, when I was supposedly saying yes to a different dress, I was convinced to try one final one. It was the goldilocks dress, and I fell in love. The best part was, it fit me perfectly already so I was able to buy it off the rack at a nice discount! My dress was hand-made by Tanya Grig and sat waiting for me at SWAK until that magical day in January when it became mine.

    Sealed with a Kiss Bridal's reply:

    Hi Emily,
    We are thrilled as well that you chose to shop with us, you looked amazing! It was a pleasure helping you to find that special gown. Thank you for taking the time to write such a thoughtful review!
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    Irene D. Sent on 12/30/2023
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    Best Alteration!

    Perfect alteration experience I got there! Thank you!!!
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    Irene D. Sent on 12/31/2023
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    Excellent!!!❤

    Very friendly advice from Dina and Natascha. Both are very polite and not pushy and take a lot of time to fulfil my wishes. This shop offers a wide range of products at reasonable prices. I would recommend this shop to anyone.
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    Holly B. Sent on 03/26/2022
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    Wonderful!

    I used Sealed With a Kiss to alter a dress that I purchased consignment. They did a fantastic job making it fit my body perfectly. They listened to my concerns and desires, and my dress turned out beyond what I could have imagined! I was extremely happy with their professionalism and skill, and how quickly the alterations were completed (in less than three weeks)!!!
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    Julie L. Sent on 11/29/2021
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    Best Dress Shop Ever!

    I loved working with Sealed With A Kiss. They were so professional and kind, they gave me a beautiful dress and catered to my needs (being 6 months pregnant), and I could not have been happier with my dress. The value was fantastic, and they were very detailed with my fittings. 11/10 recommend!!!!!!
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    Genevieve S. Sent on 01/17/2022
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    Thoughtful, patient tailoring

    I live in Charlottesville, VA but purchased my dress from BHLDN in Bethesda, MD in Feb. 2020, and they directed me to Sealed With A Kiss Bridal for all my tailoring needs -- and I couldn't have asked for a better experience. I visited Sealed With a Kiss later that year to begin the fitting process. Fast forward a few months and we've had to postpone our wedding, for obvious pandemic reasons. The team at SWAK was great, they gave me store credit to use once we'd figured out our rescheduled wedding plans and welcomed me back for an entirely new fitting since my sizing needs had changed from the first round. From there, Dina beautifully tweaked and cinched my dress to perfection, she created a beautiful, simple bustle, and worked with me until the dress was just right. Dina also made suggestions during the tailoring process for my second, post-ceremony dress, and added in some cups that meant the entire day was (safely and securely) bra-free, which I feel is important to note! Dina's thoughtfulness, kindness, and attention to detail is unmatched, and I feel so fortunate that I got to work with her. Sometimes, talking about how your body fits into a dress isn't the most fun, but she is an excellent confidence booster and worked hard to ensure that my dress and I looked great. 10/10.
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    Sara R. Sent on 01/16/2022
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    Loved my experience with Sealed with a Kiss in Downtown Charlottesville

    I am so grateful to the wonderful people at Sealed with a Kiss who fitted me for my beautiful wedding gown. I'm a 50+ bride and I was so impressed with the selection for all ages of women! Every time I went into Sealed with a Kiss, I received special attention, honest opinions, and endless patience from Jackie and others who found (and tailored) the perfect dress for me. During these tough times, I realize that we can't take small local retailers like those at Sealed with a Kiss for granted. Every dollar we take from our pocket is like a vote in support of local businesses. I simply can't say enough wonderful things about Sealed with a Kiss. I had the most beautiful dress I've ever worn in my life from a woman-owned local business just a few miles from my home.
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    Svetlana D. Sent on 12/30/2023
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    Amazing bridal boutique

    I was impressed with the consultant working there. She was very professional and guided me to find the perfect dress. She had all the answers I was looking for and handled herself professionally. I also got the chance to meet the two owners, Dina and Natasha.
    It speaks volumes to see the owners working on the front lines and treating every customer like family.
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    Lia B. Sent on 03/20/2022
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    Excellent experience

    Amazing customer service. The consultant was very pleasant and very helpful.They helped me find the perfect dress. I’m impressed!
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    Samantha H. Sent on 04/30/2021
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    Wedding mask!

    I purchased my dress at another store but used Sealed with a Kiss for alterations. I asked if the extra fabric from the hem could be used to make a mask and they were up for the challenge. I went in for my second fitting and they had me try on the mask, made some minor adjustments while I waited (maybe less than 10 min) and it was perfect! I was so grateful and it looked beautiful and I got many compliments (on the gown and the mask)!
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    Millie Sent on 10/26/2018
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    Wonderful Experience!

    Susan and Jessica were wonderful in helping me decide on my perfect wedding dress!! They were very flexible with me and my work schedule, more than helpful when I tried my dress on, and very professional with answering any questions I had. Thank you ladies so much!!

    Sealed with a Kiss Bridal's reply:

    Thanks so much, Millie!! You look stunning in your dress and we can't wait to see photos from the big day!
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    Amanda Sent on 09/15/2018
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    I had a wonderful experience shopping for my wedding gown. I tried on several beautiful gowns. The 1st one I tried on was the gown I purchased. I fell in love with it. I tried on a few of the gowns twice to make sure I had the one for me. The attendant was helpful, positive and patient. Thank you for making my dream gown a reality.

    Sealed with a Kiss Bridal's reply:

    Thanks for the positive feedback, Amanda! We're so glad you found your gown with us :) Congratulations again, and we look forward to seeing your wedding photos!
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    Katie Sent on 08/31/2018
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    I had the best experience here! First of all, the shop is lovely and just a very cozy happy space. Next, the dresses. Such a great selection - I was able to try on a whole range of styles that I loved. Jessica, who was my helper, was fabulous! She made me feel comfortable and beautiful, and had great insights and suggestions. I found a dress I loved except for one problem - it was strapless and I wanted a little off the shoulder sleeve. No problem, she said, sleeves can be added! She whipped up some lace sleeves on the spot, pinned them on so I would see what it looked like, and I fell completely in love. Without her help and knowledge, I would have probably ruled out my perfect dress! Although she could tell I was in love with the dress, she did not pressure me or make it feel like a sale at all. I came to the decision on my own and she just seemed super excited for me and immediately popped the champagne! It was definitely one of the happiest and most special experiences ever!

    Sealed with a Kiss Bridal's reply:

    Katie, this has to be one of the sweetest reviews we've ever received. Thank you so much! We're genuinely so excited for you and can't wait for your dress to arrive!
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    Sarah Sent on 07/17/2018
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    I had my appointment with Jessica and she was amazing! So kind and easy going. Also realistic in what looked good and what didn’t. Not a huge selection, but wonderful experience.

    Sealed with a Kiss Bridal's reply:

    Thank you Sarah! We're so happy you're a Sealed With A Kiss bride!
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    Zara Sent on 07/19/2018
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    I came here several years ago with a friend and had a great experience, even though she got a dress elsewhere. I recently got engaged and knew I had to come here! The very first dress I tried on was THE DRESS and I couldn’t be happier. The service was wonderful- as anticipated- and I am just so pleased. Thank you!

    Sealed with a Kiss Bridal's reply:

    Thanks so much Zara! We're so happy you had a great experience then, and now. And even happier that you found the perfect dress! It was meant to be :)
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    I had an amazing experience!
    Thank you for everything!

    Sealed with a Kiss Bridal's reply:

    Thanks so much Jazmine!
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    Robyn Sent on 10/03/2017
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    Thank you for helping me find the perfect dress!! Hope my sense of humor could keep you laughing through the appointment!!

    Sealed with a Kiss Bridal's reply:

    It sure did! We had a blast working with you, Robyn! Thanks for your review!
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    Jennifer Sent on 09/17/2018
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    Jessica at Sealed With A Kiss was everything you'd want from a consultant when shopping for a wedding gown! Not only did she help me find a beautiful gown (which meant coming back right before the store was about to close) but she was patient and understanding. She helped make the experience special without being over the top! She listened and within minutes knew the kind of girl I was and helped me find my dress - which was NOTHING like what I was originally looking for but was stunning and 100% perfect. Being patient and understanding can be challenging with any bride but especially one that lives 482 miles away. I had just gotten engaged a week before Christmas and was in town visiting my parents for the holiday. To celebrate the engagement, my mom and I went dress shopping. Not thinking I would find my actual dress, Jessica helped me put it all together and figure out how to get it back home! But it wasn't just Jessica that was amazing. When I picked up my gown a few months later, the team helped me find the perfect veil to match my dress and even helped me disguise my gown by stuffing the bag with extra fabric so my husband couldn't tell the dress' really 'poofy-ness' as we drove the dress home to Rochester, NY.

    Sealed with a Kiss Bridal's reply:

    Jennifer, thank you so much for the incredible review! It was such a pleasure helping you find your dream dress, and we're so honored to have played such an important role in your wedding. We're so lucky to have amazing brides like you. Wishing you and your husband a lifetime of happiness!
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