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Nina N. Sent on 01/16/2024You need to visit the persnickety bride!
There are TOO MANY GOOD THINGS TO SAY about Denise and her team at The Persnickety Bride. I could not have found my dream dress without her incredible selections and her attention to detail throughout the entire process. She does an amazing job of getting to know exactly the styles and accents you want and she NAILS IT every time. Not to mention she's an absolute ball of energy and the best time. If you're in CT, MAKE A VISIT!The Persnickety Bride's reply:
My dear Nina - How much did I love working with you and the family. Seriously you two looked stunning - Will as well of course ;) but you darling looked exquisite. Thank you so much for your kind words they mean a lot to me. Also thank you for including your gorgeous pictures they are unbelievable. Just gorgeous. Love to all of you Say hi to mom and Peggy for me xoxo Denise -
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Michelle D. Sent on 04/09/2024An Amazing Experience
I had an incredible time at my appointment at the Persnickety Bride and was thrilled with the experience! The level of personal attention, flexibility, and positive energy during my appointment was remarkable. I started my dress-shopping experience with some anxiety, but I was immediately put at ease by Denise and the team. I felt empowered and beautiful every step of the way, and left the shop feeling like I'd spent the afternoon at a friend's house. I would recommend this shop team hesitation to anyone looking for their dream dress! I know my mom has already said that she'd love to return to find her dress for the day!The Persnickety Bride's reply:
Michelle we had such an incredible time with you and mom. I love how our brides understand we want to be "chill" and there for you. That is our goal every step of the way. I know how nerves of trying on dresses and making decisions can be so difficult - that's why we want you to LOVE your dress. We want to show you all the options - sometimes it blows a brides mind but in the end you find what truly speaks to you as your dress. Thank you for becoming a Persnickety Bride - you know I want to get my hands on mom (in a good way of course LOL) but I love dressing moms - it's my thing because I want them to feel as beautiful as you feel in your dress ! Thank you again - love all of us - Denise, Aeryn, Celia xoxo -
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Rose M. Sent on 04/10/2024Second Easiest Yes of My Life
Denise makes you feel so comfortable when you're in her shop. She listens to what styles you like and offers suggestions both similar to what you want and also some different choices to consider. I was DREADING dress shopping, because I was feeling insecure about the process. That feeling instantly went away once Denise started passing me dresses and having me try on different options. The dress I said yes to was actually one that I didn't even originally pick out!The Persnickety Bride's reply:
Ahhh Rose I remember when I put you in that dress. You looked absolutely stunning. You know, I never knew that growing up with my grandmother would actually be such an impact on me starting this business. There is something about talking to a bride and understanding her fear (I mean really getting that this is not only a big deal dress - but all the apprehension that goes with it) then looking at the persons body and getting their style and who they are. It is so important to the process. I am fortunate to be able to really speak to my brides and get what works for them. It is a talent I never knew I had until I got into wedding stationery and then into wedding dresses. I am so fortunate that so many of my brides feel so good about allowing me the opportunity of selecting dresses for them based on what they are moving towards. Your review really warms my heart and I can't thank you so much for your support and the love you had for your experience here. I am a bless women to have such terrific brides. Thank you again so very much - you made my day!! xoxo Denise -
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Rachel Sent on 12/11/2022personal, memorable, successful
I came to this store recently with all of my ladies to find my wedding dress! I was met with quality service, a welcoming environment and an impressive selection. The mother-daughter, family dynamic made me feel comfortable immediately during the "wedding dress" process that, let's be realistic, can be a little stressful. Denise helped me to come to a decision for myself (while also considering the opinions and views of my mother and bridal party), but mostly for myself, the dress that was meant for me. When something about one dress wasn't quite what I was looking for they quickly found me something in alignment with my vision and budget. I felt so supported, and both of these ladies helped me feel comfortable and confident making a decision on a dress that reflects my personality and compliments me in all the right ways. I left feeling like a part of the Persnickety Bride family, and they sent me off with gift bag and group photo. I can't say thank you enough, truly! 10/10 would recommend.The Persnickety Bride's reply:
Dear Rachel - Thank you for the lovely review! I did have a fabulous time with you and enjoyed the company of your entire bridal tribe. You found your vision in your dress and nothing makes me happier than seeing happy tears and a relaxed bride. So so happy and WELCOME to the Family!! xoxo Denise, Aeryn and Emily -
Michelle D. Sent on 10/17/2023
Fabulous to work with!
I went to The Persnickety Bride for a mother of the bride dress. I had been to several shops and was not finding that special dress. The entire experience was great, from being able to go on the website to “favorite” dresses that I liked, to meeting Denise, to order and pick up. Denise was amazing. She took one look at me, listened to what I had in mind, and chose dresses that were perfect for me. She was so warm and friendly - made me feel like I had a new friend. My daughter’s wedding was this past weekend and I cannot begin to share all the compliments I got. Elegant. Regal. Stunning. Never seen a more spectacular dress, just to share a few. For a dress for a special occasion, I will never go anywhere else!The Persnickety Bride's reply:
You look fabulous darling so glad you became a Persnickety Mom!
Thank you so much for your awesome review! xo Denise -
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Marisa S. Sent on 08/16/2023I felt like family!
Look no further than The Persnickety Bride ladies! Denise and her team are top notch... Denise is spunky, fun, and loving; I felt like family from the moment I walked in the door. Both of my dress experiences were seamless in the salon. Yes, I said BOTH. I bought a dress (which I loved and thought was beautiful) but second guessed it for a solid two weeks after purchasing. Eventually, I told myself this is a common bride feeling and it will pass. Fast forward two months and I am sitting at my friends wedding.... she walks down the aisle in the same beautiful dress I recently purchased. I knew this was my sign, the dress was not meant to be mine. I reached out to Denise (in a panic) and explained the situation.. I ended up in the salon three days later in another dress I loved. Which I now know today was meant for me. Denise made me feel confident, beautiful and reduced my stress level significantly. We ended up making tik tok's and laughing for two hours after I bought the second dress. Denise worked with the manufacturer for me so there was no crazy additional costs to restock the first dress (it hadn't shipped yet). The Persnickety Bride has such a magical selection of dresses, there is something for everyone. Not only will you most likely walk out of the store purchasing a gown, I promise you will leave with many laughs and memories for life. I can not recommend The Persnickety Bride Team and Denise enough. Love you guys! THANK YOU SO MUCH. Forever a Persnickety bride!The Persnickety Bride's reply:
Marisa - we are family! All my brides become my extended family - that was my goal when I started this shop. I wanted to provide a joyous experience for women - brides and mothers.
This is what a bridal experience should feel like - you are meeting with your favorite fun, joyous "aunt" and she is putting you in beautiful dresses. Some call me Mama Denise, but most will tell you they felt like they were family. That's exactly what you should feel like - at home. What I did for you was easy thanks to my manufacturer. The dress not having been delivered yet - we were able to get it put back into inventory and get you your second dress. No one should have to walk down the aisle in a dress that their bestie wore at her wedding. I had no idea both of you were friends and both of you bought the same dress. Now that was pretty darn crazy. In the end - we made it all work out - you felt gorgeous in your second dress - I made you a happy camper along with my manufacturer and all is good in the world. When we can do it we certainly go the second and third and forth mile to make things right!! Love you darling and thank you for your lovely review xoxo D -
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Kristyn B. Sent on 01/21/2024
Dream come true!
I cannot recommend The Persnickety Bride enough! Denise and her team were so patient, warm and inviting and knew exactly how to turn my vision into a reality! Denise is amazing at what she does and works with you to find the perfect dress. They make the whole experience comfortable, low-pressure and supportive to just make you happy! Both my sister and I found our dream dresses here and my mom even found her MOB dresses as well!The Persnickety Bride's reply:
I had the best time with you, your mom and Nicole. Thanks so much for your lovely review Kristyn. It means the world to me and to the girls here! Please stay in touch - love to keep up with all of you xoxo Denise -
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Julia A. Sent on 11/30/2022HIGHLY recommend being Persnickety!
Denise was a DREAM to work with. She was high-energy, and she was great at helping translate my not-so-clear vision into a real dress! I went to 3 bridal shops, and she put me in 2 of my top 3 dresses. She made the appointment fun, and she definitely understood what I was looking for. I sent my fiancee to Persnickety to get her dress too, and we are BOTH Persnickety Brides!The Persnickety Bride's reply:
Julia - Thank you so so much for your lovely review. God I had a blast working with you. I know how overwhelming it can be to find a dress. My one job which I take very seriously is listening to my brides and working through the inventory in my mind to find the dresses you are going to appreciate and love. The fact that you were so open to try on different dresses - really makes the collaboration of bride and stylist so easy! I can not wait to see your pictures with Lisa - you both are going to look so beautiful. You know if you need anything else please let us know. Thank you for becoming part of The Persnickety Bride family!! xoxo Denise -
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Carolina A. Sent on 05/29/2023My experience with The Persnickety Bride was amazing!
My experience with The Persnickety Bride was amazing! I loved Denise and her team, they're all extremely kind, flexible, and professional. You can really tell they love what they do, and are passionate to help you find the perfect dress for you. 100% recommend!The Persnickety Bride's reply:
Thank you so much Carolina - your wedding pictures are beautiful and I hope you send several of them to us so we can have you on our "real brides" section of our website. xo Best, Denise -
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Jennifer C. Sent on 09/25/2022Be the most important bride!
The Persnickety Bride is fantastic! Denise was absolutely wonderful; she made me feel like the most important bride in the world while shopping for my dress! Other salons made me feel rushed or like I was just another client, but Denise made sure to really figure out what I was looking for. Great dress selection, wonderful salon, fantastic staff. Highly recommend!The Persnickety Bride's reply:
Dear Jennifer -- thank you so much for your lovely testimonial. A meeting with you and your family for a wedding dress should be an appointment where our most important job is insuring that we go on that treasure hunt with you for your perfect wedding dress. That is the joy of the process. I believe all our brides who become our brides understand that we take this process very seriously. Everyone will have their time in our shop. If we run a little over time with one bride - the next bride will have the same courtesy. We know we have a beautiful selection of dresses and it is by the process of listening to our brides - that is how we learn what they are exactly looking for in their dream dress. Again - thank you for your review it really touched my heart and what we look to always achieve here at The Persnickety Bride!! xoxo Denise -
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Victoria R. Sent on 10/18/2022Amazing selection
Denise and her team are amazing! I knew I always wanted a sleeved dress, but I was worried about being able to find the exact one. Persnickety had THE perfect dress for me. Their selection is unparalleled. I truly believe you can find any style dress you're looking for here. They are super thorough and helpful. I couldn't picture my dress experience any other way. Thanks Persnickety!The Persnickety Bride's reply:
Awww Victoria - thank you so much for your awesome review. My staff and I try really had to make every visit wonderful for our brides. You should have lots of love (and excellent dresses ) showered on you when you are shopping for "the one"... Congrats again on becoming a Persnickety Bride!! Can't wait to see the pictures! xoxo Denise -
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Jamie S. Sent on 10/12/2023The best experience!
The Persnickety Bride could not have been more helpful in the wedding gown process. The try-on experience was highly personalized and individual. Denise understood exactly what I was looking for and introduced me to a designer I love - Dany Tabet. She helped direct me to a wonderful tailor nearby and is now helping me with gown preservation. Highly recommend The Persnickety Bride for all things bridal - they make everything so fun and enjoyable!The Persnickety Bride's reply:
My darling Jamie who we adore!! One of my first Dany Tabet brides (you are the first of many to follow) we loved working with you and you looked so stunning on your wedding day I can't wait to put your pictures in our reail bride section!!! Love Love Love - such a joyous bride - such a wonderful time! xoxo Denise -
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Caroline H. Sent on 08/08/2021The Only Bridal Salon You will Need
On 8/7/21 I went to the Persnickety Bride to begin my wedding dress search. I traveled over 4 hours from northern New Hampshire to come to this store because of the phenomenal reviews on The Knot. This was one of the best wedding-related decisions I have made thus far! The five top reasons I loved this bridal salon: 1) Denise is enthusiastic, knowledgeable, a fantastic listener, and a skilled stylist. 2) She worked within my budget. 3) She had me try on several different dresses styles, which allowed me to experiment with different fabrics, cuts, and other details. 4) The experience was personalized, intimate, and comfortable. 5) The store itself was clean, well organized, and had plenty of inventory to select from! I did NOT plan on purchasing my dress on the first day of wedding dress shopping. I typically don't make quick decisions, and I like to think about big purchases. I had selected two other bridal salons in southern CT to visit that day, as well, under the assumption I would keep looking. That was just not necessary! Before meeting with Denise, she sent me a link where I could "favorite" several dresses in my price-point. This allowed me to show her what I was looking for, but also get an idea of what I could expect to find within my budget. She selected dresses from this list as well as others she thought I would like. I wasn't entirely sure what style I wanted, and so it was helpful to have a stylist that could envision what the dress looks like. Each dress she selected had qualities and characteristics I loved. As I tried on each dress, she talked with me to understand what I liked and what I disliked about them. She was able to narrow down my style and eliminate/add elements of the dresses I loved. At other salons I went to, I was inundated with trying too many dresses. One salon had put me in dresses that all greatly exceeded my budget. Wedding dresses are naturally beautiful, and so it can be difficult to decide between gorgeous dresses. At the Persnickety Bride, Denise gave me several well-thought-out options to start with. She had me try on a decent selection, but just the right amount so they didn't all blur together. I didn't feel rushed, or that I was trying to repetitive dresses. Each style was different enough that I could reflect on the overall look and consider it as a unique option. My one recommendation is this: Be open to trying on different styles. Before shopping, my only criteria was that I wanted a dress with sleeves or some semblance of sleeves. As I tried on dresses, Denise's daughter found a gorgeous strapless dress for me to try on. Looking at it on the hanger, it had every quality I loved about the dresses I tried on. There you go. That was the dress. I knew as soon as I stepped into it that it was coming home with me that day! Denise (and her daughter!) has a vision. Because she LISTENS to you and understands you, she's able to make phenomenal selections. In the end, that's what made it a great experience. Everyone wants to feel heard, and especially brides trying to find the perfect dress for their day. I just did not know much about wedding dresses. Denise listened to what I liked and didn't like. I felt like in the short time I spent with her, she began to understand my personality. As a result, I walked away with a gorgeous dress that I ADORE well within my budget. My one piece of advice for brides: START your wedding dress shopping experience here. You won't regret it!The Persnickety Bride's reply:
Dear Caroline - thank you so very much for your beautiful testimonial. Everything you said is exactly what I want to achieve in each and every appointment. You were very thoughtful in each and every dress you tried on. I love when a bride "takes in the dress" and thinks through each dress she tries on. I feel when people really think about a dress they can usually visualize and get the idea of what they should feel like in their wedding dress. I also thank you for expressing your experience in other shops. We believe we are a very different group and one that tries every day to make everyone's experience wonderful!!! xoxo Denise, Aeryn and Emily -
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Jessica S. Sent on 10/29/2022Denise and her team are amazing!
I went to Persnickety by recommendation of someone else who got their wedding dress there and I was not disappointed! Denise has a wide variety of selection for dresses and has a knack for recommending what will work best based on what you want, your body and your price range. She also has such a wonderful energy to her. My mom and I were cracking up the entire time we were there, we were excited to go back for fittings! My mom even went for MOB dress shopping there too - we loved her selection of those so much too that she ended up buying 2 dresses haha! Her and her team are immensely helpful, know their stuff and really make the experience an enjoyable time!The Persnickety Bride's reply:
OMG Jessica - Thank you so much for this lovely review!!! I so so need these pictures on my website!!! You looked stunning on your wedding day (so does hubby) - Love the picture of you and mom. We had such a great time. Please be sure to send pictures so that we can get them up on the website under real brides!!! xoxo Denise -
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