I went back this weekend to buy my dress. Over the past few weeks, Flavia has answered all my…read morequestions via e-mail and even contacted the dress company when she didn't know the answer. She has been extremely accommodating, since my mom was in town for a short time and wanted to be with me when "I said yes to the dress." A few things to note: 1) Unlike many other places, Annapolis Formal and Tuxedo usually does not alter the dresses until a month or two before the wedding. Their reasoning is that most brides gain or lose weight before their wedding, so the closer to the wedding, the better. I absolutely love that I don't have to do 8 different fittings (or some other outrageous number). It just makes solid good sense. 2) Alterations are $380--I'm not sure how that price relates to other places. 3) Appointments only. 4) Flavia and her family members have owned the company for the past 27ish years. They have a lot of experience!

My future sister-in-law and I went into this delightful shop planning just to browse and get ideas…read morehands on rather than over the Internet. Flavia and Dora are angels that helped make my wedding day much less stressful. There was a lovely selection of affordable dresses. The one I chose that very day was perfect. Fittings were great and one guest said, "I can't decide which is prettier ... the front or the back of the dress." I told her I felt the same way!!! I am about to return to help my daughter find her wedding dress. I know that Flavia and Dora will work their magic!

From the moment we walked into Amanda Ritchey Bridal, we had an exceptional experience. My daughter…read morefound the most beautiful wedding dress, and Amanda made the entire process feel so special from start to finish. Her attention to detail, kindness, and genuine care were unmatched. She couldn't have done more to ensure that finding the perfect dress was a memorable and joyful experience. It's clear that she truly loves what she does, and it shows in every interaction. Thank you, Amanda, for helping make such an important day even more meaningful. We are so grateful, and I will absolutely be back for the next wedding in our family!

If you're looking for the perfect bridal shop please look no further! The boutique itself is so…read morebeautiful with a wide selection of dresses and price ranges. I was treated so wonderfully looking for my dream wedding dress and it was bittersweet finding my dress because I wanted to keep GOING lol. Amanda made my day so special! She listened intently and helped me find and put on every dress. She allowed me the space to try on in my own solitude before asking others, it was just beautiful!! They have large dressing rooms, robes to walk around in, jewelry to try on with your dress, great energy and Im just in awe!! I highly recommend this bridal shop! Its an experience every bride should have!!

Logan was incredibly attentive, knowledgeable, and made me feel beautiful! This was my first time…read moretrying on a wedding dress and I could not have picked a better shop to do it at! Not only was the gown selection incredible, but the store was gorgeous inside and smelled amazing. We did the champagne package, because of course, and Logan catered to every need of our experience! She is incredible and the prices of the gowns were reasonable and within my budget. Thank Logan for an experience I will never forget!

Ms Dee was very helpful and had great suggestions for an upcoming event I'm attending. The whole…read moreprocess was very easy going and I found exactly what I needed. Thank you!

I am extremely disappointed in our treatment, the lack of professionalism and the constant…read moredismissive behavior that we were rendered on Saturday May 2, 2026. An experience that was supposed to be memorable, ruined by an employee who was more concerned with upselling a used tux than helping my son find something for his first prom. The lady that was there was kind and welcoming. Unfortunately we were helped by an older man who had locks and glasses. Never did extend his name. (Edit looking at other reviews his name may be Dew or Drew) When we first got there it was super busy. This is understandable considering the size of the store and only two employees on the floor. My family and I patiently waited for 15 minutes to let the man know why we were they, in which he says we are late prom people and we should have gotten a look together weeks in advance and that the rental requires 30 days in advance and they would not be able to receive it. We were told we would have to find something in the store , he points to a rack against the wall. I was under the impression that these were rental tux's. He never took time to explain any of it. After being there for another 45 minutes of waiting to get help because he kept saying he would be with us but then taking people who came in after us, we finally got to the point where he talked to me and told my son to try on the tux we found. It was perfect. Looking at it, it didn't need anything done. Mind you I'm thinking this is a rental because there is not a price on it, the size tags are ripped off and you can visually look and see it's been worn, not to mention the bow tie in the pocket. When my son comes out of the dressing room, he ignores my kid and has small talk with a lady who came in with her kid. When he decides he is finished with the conversation, he looks at my son, and says ohhh you found something. It's $450. I said this is not a new suit and where do you see $450 because there are no tags on this and the size patch was cut out, this tux is worn. I said I thought this was a rental? He then says well the rentals are basic, I can go get you a catalog and walks off again. I am highly upset and I wanted his first experience to be special. It was not. Trying to support a black owned business and got treated like a peasant in the process. The funny thing is, if he knew who I was and what I did for a living, I guarantee he would not have done all of that. Treat people right! You never know who could be a blessing to you. I really do hope the owner reaches out to me. I would love to have a conversation. I have attached pics of the "basic tux" we wanted and the timeframe on the website that we would have indeed gotten the tux on time. Update: I wanted to reach out to them on their business page on Instagram to let the owner know about the interaction. I will include photos. I was blocked from their page after sending the message.

My fiancé and I originally planned to get married a few years from now, but in early April he was…read moreinformed that he'd next be stationed far overseas. When we discussed our next move, we decided to move our wedding up to this September- which gave us just under six months to prepare. Almost immediately I set up gown appointments. Love and Lace was our first stop, and we showed up right at the shop's open. Jo was our assistant: right away sat us down and said she'd do her best to help keep us (a) within budget, (b) completely informed, and (c) make the experience one we'd love. She reminded us that it was a bit of a time crunch- which we knew- but she was reassuring and told me it was completely possible to find and order my gown within our schedule. She was so helpful and professional while we searched through the gowns, listening and observing all the ones my group and I were considering to the point where she was able to collect quite a few for me to try on. We knew that on a lower budget, elegance and delicacy can be difficult to find- but every single dress we saw was beyond stunning. Regardless of the gown I tried, her professionalism and care was apparent with each- and she made all of us relax and laugh. The store's selection is wonderful, all kinds of dresses and fabrics and styles packed neatly on racks through a very well set up space. Within the first few gowns I'd found my wedding dress, completely within my budget and then some! Jo was amazing and let me have a few hours to decide, and just three hours after I'd tried my dress on I was back to purchase it. I was overjoyed! Just a few days later she gave me a call to let me know she'd put a rush order in and my dress should arrive by the second weekend of July- which would give us plenty of time to find a seamstress. She was so excited to tell me this over the phone, and it doubled my own enthusiasm! I couldn't wait to hear back. On family vacation in mid June just six weeks after ordering the gown, I got another phone call from Love and Lace: my dress had arrived over a month early! Jo let me know I could come pick up as soon as I was back, and I went in just a few days later. My dress fits perfectly, the only alterations I need are sewing in the straps- a wonderful surprise! Jo was possibly more excited than I am- she told me she's never seen a dress fit so properly right away- and I was so grateful for all of her help and encouragement. I completely recommend this bridal shop! 1000/10, it is such a warm and welcoming environment and the staff is absolutely fantastic.

Now that my wedding has passed (9/7/19), I was told about Love & Lace through a patient who's…read moredaughter got her wedding dress there. The stylists are so helpful and I ended up getting the first dress I tried on. I am so glad my stylist put me in this dress while she looked for what I said was my dream dress (long sleeves, lace, and beading... YIKES it would have swallowed my small frame). I bought my dress, a belt, and my veil from Love & Lace and even during their move to their new larger location, they kept in contact with me and let me know when things should be arriving. While my dress was new, I loved that they have consignment dress! If you are in need of a wedding dress and do not want to spend an arm and a leg, I cannot recommend them enough!!! The photo attached was taken by Le Moment Capturer!

If you're looking for high-quality and attention to detail when it comes to dress alterations, this…read moreis the place to go. Lex is going to be honest with you about what looks good and what needs to be done to make your look perfect. I did not think my dress could get any better until Lex put her hands on it! She is honest, straightforward to the point and extremely talented! Couldn't recommend more!!

I would be absolutely embarrassed to own a business that treats its customers this way. The lack of…read moreprofessionalism, communication, and basic respect I experienced was appalling. The owner actually called me a "BITCH". No customer should ever be spoken to this way, especially when they have paid a significant amount of money for a service. Instead of taking accountability and communicating professionally, the owner chose to be disrespectful and completely unprofessional. Your wedding dress is supposed to be part of one of the happiest and most special days of your life. To have that experience ruined by a business that should be helping make the day special is absolutely heartbreaking. I am disgusted by the way I was treated, the lack of communication, and the complete disregard for customer service. This business does not deserve even one star. If I could give zero stars, I absolutely would. I would be ashamed to have my name attached to a company that treats paying customers this way. I would strongly encourage anyone considering this shop to look elsewhere and trust their wedding dress to a business that values its customers and treats them with the respect they deserve.

Sara was wonderful to work with while I searched for my wedding gown. She has incredible knowledge…read moreabout bridal dresses and clearly understands what can be altered and what might be too difficult or costly. Her honest opinions and gentle guidance helped me choose a gown that was perfect for me, and she was supportive and kind throughout the entire process. Her shop also has an excellent selection of beautiful gowns, including many brand-new dresses -- not just previously worn ones, which was a pleasant surprise. I highly recommend Sara to any bride looking for expertise, honesty, and a truly positive experience.

Sarah - the owner is amazing!! She was very tentative to the brides likes/dislikes and is very…read morepatient. When we asked to come back that evening to look at the dress again she was quick to come and open the shop again. The dresses were beautiful and she has a great selection with good prices. Overall this shop is a must visit!

Absolutely phenomenal experience if you're looking for a dress. The selection of dresses is great,…read morethe little studios are spacious and have amazing lighting, and the women who run the shop are PHENOMENAL. They will make you feel so comfortable and confident, and make the whole experience so fun and memorable. They have a couch and champagne and water ready for any guests you bring!! It was such an amazing experience and I would highly recommend to any bride looking for her dream dress.