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    Jessica T. Sent on 11/07/2021
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    Great Experience!

    The Dresser was the 4th bridal store I went to in the OC area and by far the best experience. The store is so cute and a great place to take photos of you saying YES to the dress! The girl who helped me was great to work with, pulled beautiful styles, and didn't rush us. Not only did I get my Essence of Australia dress here, but I also got my veil and jewelry set as well! The seamstress was awesome to work with during my fittings and perfectly added on cap sleeves to my dress that I requested. 10/10 great experience start to finish!
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    Dennise B. Sent on 10/27/2019
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    1st time trying on dresses

    The dresser was the first store I visited to look for a wedding dress. I had no idea what to expect, but I knew that I wanted a mermaid style dress. Meagan was my bridal consult she pulled dresses that I really like it really gave me a better idea of what I was looking for. I’m so happy she pulled the essence of Australia dresses because of her I fell in love with this designer. There was a dress she had me try on that I absolutely loved but I did want to visit at least 1 more store before I said yes. The designer was having a trunk show so I really wanted to go. Although I didn’t end up buying my dress at the dresser I did end up buying the same dress that Meagan pulled for me except that I bought it at the trunk show because of the discounts I received. The dresser is a beautiful store and I loved my bridal consultant and because of her I knew exactly what dress I wanted. I wish I could have bought here since the dresser is much closer to where I live, but I just couldn’t pass up the deal at the trunk show. I do definitely recommend this store ask for Meagan if possible.
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    Lindsay S. Sent on 03/21/2020
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    I said ‘Yes’ at The Dresser!

    I had the absolute best experience saying yes to the dress at The Dresser Bridal! I made my appointment early January for an appointment in late February. It was an easy process and they had great time options. When I went to my appointment, I was immediately greeted when I walked in with my girls. Note* you are only allowed 3 guests with you due to seating purposes, which is plenty when trying of wedding dresses. My stylist, Elitza, was super sweet and brought me into my fitting room area and immediately asked if we wanted champagne. While we sat sipping, she asked my likes and dislikes of wedding dresses I had seen or previously tried on. Since this was my first time, I showed her some pictures of dresses I liked and described dresses I had seen while looking around the shop. She was super patient with me while I tried on my dresses. When I walked out in the dress I ended up saying yes to, she also smiled with me because she knew how much I loved it. While I was in front of the mirrors, I also had other stylists walking by complimenting me the whole time, which makes you feel like a million bucks.

    Overall, it was a wonderful experience. All the girls are super helpful and are there to help you feel and look great! Can’t wait to pick up my dress and do my fitting. Highly recommended this Dress shop to any bride!
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    Lois K. Sent on 01/23/2020
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    Purchased my gorgeous wedding dress here

    They have an amazing sample sale in which you can get a great deal on a designer price for up to half of the cost. I went to check it out without bringing others to help, and their staff was on hand to help me in and out of the dresses. They were so friendly and efficient. Would definitely recommend checking them out!
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    Best Bridal Boutique!

    I was really hesitant about the bridal dress shopping process. I had a good idea of what I wanted, but I didn't know if it would look good on me and I wasn't sure if trying something else on would change my mind. My experience with the Dresser was wonderful! Amanda was super attentive and challenged me a little bit to make sure I knew I was making the right choice. She made sure I tried on dresses that I really loved but also threw in some different styles, too! It was a perfect mixture and definitely solidified my choice. Alterations were a breeze and everything was perfect!
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    Erica Sent on 10/22/2012
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    We were going to a few dress shops on the day of my appointment and ended up arriving an hour early to The Dresser. They told me they were a little short staffed but that they would try to squeeze me in early and that we could look around in the mean time. We started looking around and within 10 mins someone was avaliable to help me. I dont remember her name and I feel horrible but she was amazing!!!! I described that i was having a vintage wedding so she helped me grab dresses that I liked and that we thought would fit my theme. The whole reason I wanted to go to this dress shop was because their claim is that nothing on their floor costs more than $2k. It was awesome!!! I wanted the perfect dress but couldnt imagine spending thousands of dollars on my perfect dress. I tried on a few and wasnt happy with any of them. The Sales Lady then asked if she could pick some out that she thought would be better. She grabbed 2 dresses and I loved both of them!!! I tried them each on 3 times and had the hardest time picking my favorite. I finally decided and love my dress sooooo much!! Every time i put it on for a fitting or anything I dont want to take it off. They gave me a 3 month lead time, but then called me a month after i ordered it to say it came in early because the manufacture had it in stock. Part of me was thinking she may have picked the most expensive dress in the store, but I was wrong. My perfect wedding dress that the Sales Lady picked out for me cost $950 including tax!!!!! I found out later that the Reps dont work on commission which i think makes all the difference. Since then I have recommended everyone i know to at least go try on dresses there, because if you dont find your dress you will at least get to experience real customer service. I live in San Diego but gladly made the trip out to get my dress at the Dresser!!!!
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    Giovanny Sent on 03/09/2019
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    Thank you providing such a beautiful dress for my wife

    My now wife purchased her dress from here and I love it so much much that I am dropping by to leave this review. She looked beautiful and the dress complimented her every feature. I thank you for your great work.
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    Lacy Sent on 10/06/2018
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    Worth every penny! I went other places to look for dresses but when I came to The Dresser, I KNEW I was buying a dress that day! Service was amazing and I received so many compliments on my dress.
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    Laura Sent on 07/29/2018
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    Mary Ann did an amazing job altering my gown. I went with a Stella York gown #6490. All the dresses here were gorgeous. The staff was always friendly and it was clear to see that they were very passionate about what they do. The store (which has undergone a recent remodel) is very luxurious. Far superior to the other 2 bridal shops I went to in North Orange County!

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    Thank you, Laura, for such a sweet review! We had the best time working with you, and we are so excited to see you in your stunning dress! We wish you all the happiness in your marriage!
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    Tricia Sent on 05/13/2018
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    Great experience. Everyone very helpful. Alterations done by Maryanne, excellent.
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    Cassandra Sent on 05/09/2018
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    My florist recommended The Dresser to me, and I am so glad she did, as I had a great experience with them!
    They were all super nice and helpful from the very beginning and in each appointment thereafter. Stephanie was amazing and made sure to pull dresses that were similar to the pictures I showed her and made me feel comfortable by answering any questions I had. Once I picked a dress, they set up my next appointment for alterations with Marianne, who is just amazing at what she does- my dress turned out perfect!! I was more in love with it than I thought I would be! I am so happy that I found The Dresser, I would definitely recommend them to anyone looking for a great experience in finding their perfect dress!
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    Nikol Sent on 12/27/2017
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    Jessica helped me pick out my gown, and I couldn't have been happier. She was knowledgable and I completely trusted her opinion. Marianne, the owner, is equally amazing and kind. They do all their own alterations, which are extremely reasonable, and they really care about their brides. I'm glad I found The Dresser to purchase my dress from!!
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    Tony A. Sent on 11/04/2017
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    Wedding - June 2017
    The Dresser was the fifth and final dress shop I visited in three days while searching for my wedding dress while my mom was in town. Before The Dresser, I had tried on about 30 dresses, some of which I liked, but none that I loved. Every dress up until then, there was at least one thing I wanted to change about the design or style. At The Dresser, I worked with Amanda and she was great at listening to what I was interested in trying on, as well as what I knew at that point that I did not like. The second dress Amanda pulled for me was the one that I said YES to. There was nothing I wanted to be different about it and it was the one that made my mom teary-eyed.

    After making the decision, it was easy working with The Dresser to schedule appointments for fittings and alterations. They are open later in the evenings on Tues and Thurs, which was perfect for my work schedule.

    Marianne is a talented and knowledgeable seamstress. The lace and scallop pattern on my dress was very intricate and she hemmed it beautifully. She also added boning in the bodice to help support me within the soft dress structure. After my wedding, I returned my dress to The Dresser for minimal repairs to the hem, as well as their cleaning and preservation service.

    Overall, the staff at The Dresser is professional, friendly, and will do their absolute best to help you find your dream wedding dress.
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    We didn't know you needed an appointment to try on dresses. My mom and I walked in and they were able to squeeze us in for a half appointment and sure enough I found my perfect dress! Everyone there was so friendly, helpful, and amazing!!
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    I said yes to the dress at The Dresser in Fullerton! Amanda was such a warm and friendly salesperson from the get go that I was certain I'd find the "one" there! She started off by asking me details I had in mind about the wedding itself as well as my style preferences to get a feel for the type of dress that would best fit my wedding day. She picked out seven dresses for me to try on and I only made it to dress number four before I found it. From the moment I came out in it, I knew I would be getting married in that dress. (Just writing this review makes me want to go back and try it on again!)

    The selection of dresses that they have there is outstanding! They have dresses that would fit any budget big or small. My budget was around $1k - $1.5k, and the dress Amanda found for me was $1499. Be forewarned, there was an added charge to adjust the length of the dress (an Essence of Australia dress), but that means saving money on alterations down the line. So worth it! I also ordered the veil with it, so all-in-all I ended up spending around $2k there. Worth it for the service and selection, imo!
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    Elyssa Sent on 12/07/2015
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    The staff at The Dresser are amazing! They are professional, patient, and very knowledgeable about their inventory. A friend recommended the store to me, and I am definitely going to do the same - they made finding my wedding dress easy, pleasant, and stress free.
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    Brittany Sent on 05/12/2016
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    Found my beautiful wedding gown at The Dresser!! Wow did they make it easy! I found exactly what I was looking for in their gorgeous store. They have a great selection of dresses and the staff did a wonderful job helping me find my dress. I bought my veil and did my alterations through them as well. The alterations were PERFECT and I was even more amazed and happy with how well my dress fit me and looked after the whole process. AMAZING experience overall!
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    Celeste Sent on 01/17/2016
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    My sister got her wedding dress here 15 years ago and loved the experience and service, so when it came time to buy my wedding dress, I decided to come here first and immediately understood, first hand, what she was talking about!! From choosing the right style for me, to finding my dress, alterations...the staff were all so incredibly kind and helpful and the entire process was nothing but fluid. I'd recommend this shop to anyone, it won't disappoint!!
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    Kortney Sent on 10/14/2015
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    The staff at The Dresser is out of this world. Marianne might secretly be a magician, she has magic hands and can make every dress fit your body perfectly. She is patient and kind and extremely talented. Finding a dress is not an easy task but I am so happy to have found mine at The Dresser.
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    Samantha Sent on 10/13/2015
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    I bought my dream dress from the Dresser and I was happy with the customer service and friendliness of the staff! I went in for alterations 3 times and was extremely happy with Marianne's (the owner) attention to detail. Some seamstresses make you feel awkward about pointing something out that you don't like. My mom and I both commented on how Marianne would immediately fix something that bothered me and never made me feel awkward about it! It was really nice. She kept saying, "you're right, we can fix that. This is the dress for the biggest day of your life - it need to be perfect!" It made us feel good that we weren't being a nuisance to her. I would recommend this store!
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    Teri Sent on 09/09/2015
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    Lovely selection and fantastic staff!!! Also, the owner does the alterations is a perfectionist so she makes sure everything is absolutely perfect before letting you walk out that door... and then she follows you and helps you hang it up correctly in the car!!! Dream team!
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    Tiffany Sent on 08/13/2015
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    I love this bridal salon!! It's a beautiful place and the staff is very friendly! I liked that they remembered my name every time I came in as well. It felt more personal. I also liked their online appointment form and reminder emails. I purchased my wedding gown and veil here, and I thought it was awesome that they had signs for you to hold up for pictures that said. "I said yes at the dresser". It's great because every girl wants who just purchased their gown wants to share their excitement! I only had to do minor alterations when the dress came in. They have in house alterations which was really nice. I worked with Marianne. She is super talented! By the time we were done with alterations, my dress was perfect! And now that the wedding is over, I am having them preserve my dress as well. I definitely trust them with taking care of my dress. I would recommend this salon to anyone!
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    The Dresser was amazing at helping me find and alter my dream dress. I made an appointment to look at gowns right after I got engaged. This was the first place I looked for a dress and wasn't thinking I would find it right away! I gave a description of what I thought I wanted and was shown several dresses. I fell in love with the first dress I tried on and nothing compared! I bought the dress that day and cancelled all other appointments. Fast forward about 6 months later and I went back to the Dresser for alterations. I had a total of two appointments and my dress fit perfectly. I cannot say enough good things about the service and selection at the Dresser! Very attentive staff and talented in dress selection and alterations.
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    Laura Sent on 09/22/2015
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    I bought both my wedding dress and veil at The Dresser. I had a great experience there with my mom and maid of honor. We made an appointment and waited a few minutes, but we were able to browse through the dresses while we waited. I tried on maybe 8 dresses and narrowed it down to two. I thought that the sales associate was helpful without being pushy. I eventually chose a dress that didn't even need to be altered aside from a hem and bustle! Four months later I flew back to CA for alterations, and it was ready four days later to accommodate my travel schedule, which was great! I also ordered my veil on this visit, which my mom picked up in a reasonable time. My dress was gorgeous, and I received so many compliments. I want to wear it all the time! Thanks to The Dresser!
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    Kelly Sent on 05/31/2015
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    I am someone with very strong opinions--I either love it or I don't. Tori was the most incredible person I could ask to have worked with when finding a wedding dress. She made sure I had a variety of different gowns to try on, pushed me to try something out of my comfort zone, and led me to my perfect dress! Mary Anne did incredible alterations, making sure it fit me perfectly and that I was comfortable walking in my dress on my big day. When the sash I ordered came in with a stain on it, Tori went above and beyond to fix it (and it wasn't even the Dresser's fault that it had a stain on it!).

    The one slip up was when the wrong dress came in (again, not The Dresser's fault--the manufacturer sent the wrong dress...). While this could have been a major disaster, Tori and Mary Anne took care of it. They got the correct dress shipped on an express timeline and ensured that I got exactly what I wanted.

    Both my sister and I found our wedding gowns at The Dresser. If you are looking for a small boutique that will provide you personal and professional services, then The Dresser is the perfect place to find your dress!
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