If I've learned one thing in the process of all of my wedding planning, it is that once you've…read morespent thousands of dollars on a wedding gown, you want to make sure it looks as good as possible on you. After buying my gown at The White Dress by the Shore, they had referred me to Beneath The Gown for as the name implies, lingerie to wear under your wedding dress. I guess I had never given much thought to anything aside from the gown, and after reading up on the importance of picking the "perfect foundation" and meeting with the seamstress who basically told me my life would be changed if I made an appointment, I decided I needed to see what all of the fuss was about! Walking into the shop, I was immediately greeted by Josie&Heidi, who are the sweetest women in the world-they immediately offered my mother & me coffee and had us seated comfortably in back to enjoy our coffee while Josie pulled some options. I had brought my wedding dress with me so that I could try it on with the different undergarments(my dress has a very low cut back/strapless with a sweet heart neckline and didn't even know it was possible to have something aside from built-in-cups)-- if you don't have your dress, you can just bring pictures and they can find you something based on that. They have a beautiful collection of fine european lingerie-- from lace to silk-- that Josie will completely customize to your wedding dress(she also adds her own touch- a blue bow if you'd like for your something blue). As I'm using a seamstress that is close to Josie, they communicate to each other so that the lingerie works perfectly under your dress and stays in place(becoming more a part of your dress as opposed to just something you just wear underneath). Josie pulled the perfect piece for me-- it actually transformed the way the dress looked and added support to show off my figure as the dress is completely silk/lace and doesn't have ribbing to help enhance--and it made me feel so pretty and feminine!! Ughh, seriously I cannot say enough amazing things-- if you're a bride, come here!!! You also don't just have to come here for wedding needs, but for customized bra fittings/post-mastectomy needs and beautiful bathing suits!!!!! I will definitely be coming back before my honeymoon to choose my bathing suit.

Josie is simply lovely. The shop is cute and warm and welcoming. Josie is knowledgeable and…read moreprofessional. She makes you feel like you're family. This place is wonderful and welcoming to everyone.

I'll never shop for bras in a department store again! This was by far the best bra shopping…read moreexperience I've ever had. I lost a significant amount of weight and bras were just not fitting properly. They would be gaping or I'd fall out of them. I tried on literally every bra in a store and couldn't find one that fit properly so I decided to get a bra fitting at Zar Mi. They accept walk ins for bra fittings and they really take their time to make sure you get a bra that fits you and you are happy with. Jackie was wonderful and so knowledgeable. She was able to determine my exact band size without even using a tape measure. She brought out bras one by one for me to try and based on how they fit, she was able to determine the best bra for my shape and fullness. In fact, Jackie was so knowledgeable that halfway through my fitting, my sister, who did not intend to get measured or buy bras, decided to get a fitting and ended up purchasing several bras! I have large breasts and the styles are often times lacking in color and sexiness, however, that was not the case at Zar Mi. I was able to find many bras in pretty colors and lace patterns in my size. The fit is perfect and I don't worry about double boob or falling out so my clothes look much nicer. One of the reasons I delayed in coming for so long was that I was worried about how expensive bras in a small boutique would be. I was pleasantly surprised that the price was on par with department stores/chain lingerie companies' regular prices. Because I bought quite a few, Jackie discounted some of the pieces and even gifted me a pair of the matching panties! I highly recommend Zar Mi. You will not be disappointed!

Jacqui made me feel welcome and comfortable. She did an amazing job helping me find a new bra after…read morelosing 30 pounds. Highly recommend this shop if you're in the market for a new bra and need to be measured first.

I bought my wedding dress from Eva. She was wonderful! She had great selections to chose from and…read morewas so helpful finding a dress that looked just perfect! She tailored it to fit me just right! My girls got their dresses there as well. She was so accommodating with all of our schedules. All of their dresses looked fabulous! I highly recommend Classic Brides By Eva!

Eva is wonderful! She made my daughter's wedding dress shopping effortless! (I also purchased my…read moreMother of the Bride dress from her) She has unlimited patience and is very kind. She also includes alterations-which was a huge convenience-and her tailoring skills are excellent. We were both so comfortable on the big day and received many compliments. I would not hesitate to recommend her!

We had 3 weddings in 1 year, I needed a place for bridal gowns, tuxes and mother 's dresses and…read morebridal gowns. I cannot say enough about the staff there. We had a wonderful experience for the 2 y 1/2 years we have been going there. The dresses were beautiful and was very reasonable in price. The selection of mother's dresses was excellent , I was able to get 3 different style dresses. Highly recommend for any dress or gowns needed.

I'm writing this review 8 weeks after our visit - because it has truly stayed with me and continues…read moreto bother me. My best friend is getting married next year, and as her maid of honor, I scheduled an appointment for her to try on dresses while she was in town, visiting from across the country. She'd tried on dresses once before and found one she loved, but wanted the experience with her friends, and the opportunity to find a dress she possibly loved even more. Upon arrival to Lucille's, we were not immediately greeted. We went up to the counter where we were told it would be a few minutes, as the preceding appointment was finishing up. This was fine -- but we found it odd that there was nowhere to sit. No water offered. No congratulations to the bride. Just a "feel free to take a look around." 10-15 minutes later, the preceding appointment was finished. A bridesmaid was coming to our appointment as well (so bride + 2 guests) and she was about to arrive. The bride wanted to greet her outside, and after our appointment was pushed back almost 20 minutes on their end already, we were told we "needed to get started." It was a weird vibe. But that's not even what stayed with me most. The discussions between the apparent owner/manager and her sales associate were uncomfortable to witness. The owner, who had been hacking up a lung in the back room, seemed to talk down to her sales associate. It was very awkward. The 2 women tried to feel out if the bride was looking to buy something -- we had put down our deposit for the appointment, and assumed we'd be treated with the same respect as any other client. Of course if the bride had found something she loved, she'd have considered purchasing. But once they heard she had tried on a dress elsewhere that she really liked, they seemed convinced she wasn't "serious" about purchasing and I do believe this tainted our entire experience. I was told I was not allowed in the dressing room. Ok fine - element of surprise when the bride comes out.... Well when she did come out in a dress, as part of her support system, I said, "You're a vision in white!" To which the sales associate responded, "We don't have any white dresses; that's ivory." ...I was dumbfounded. I was attempting to hype up my best friend and I was shot down over a technicality that truly did not matter. It was bizarre. The owner came over and insisted that she knew that the sales associate knew what she was doing, yet she interjected herself into the appointment to insist the bride try on a dress that wasn't at all what she was looking for. She claimed, "This one just came in and I need a model for it." ...what? Bride tried it on to appease the owner, and of course did not like it. Also bizarre -- looking through the dresses, I found one I thought the bride might like, and I was shut down by the owner who said, "Oh she won't like that one. Put that back." ...!!! I think I know MY best friend's style and preferences better than anyone, and let me be clear: I was not at all attempting to take over the appointment. I was gently suggesting a dress and was completely dismissed. After the bride changed back into her clothes, we were forgotten and overlooked. The next appointment had arrived and they were done with us, even though they started with us late. No "thank you," or send off, or acknowledgment. The whole experience was off. Even if she HAD found the dress, she was confident she did not want to be a customer here. This is not how a bridal shopping appointment should go, no matter one's budget.

If you need a seamstress, then this is the place to go. She is a professional in every sense of the…read moreword. I have been coming to this place of business for at least 6 years and she has always taken care of me. She is also able to do any type of alterations or design. In addition to alterations she also has a children's boutique where they provide Baptismal and Holy Communion outfits.

I reached out to Majorie around the holidays and asked her to do a rush bridal gown job job for me…read more The alterations for a bridal gown were not significant compared to most bridal gown alterations that are needed. I needed her to take up the hem line (one layer of polyester lining) and tule skirt. She also took up the shoulders. The gown was beautifully altered especially considering I gave the gown to her at 7 pm on Dec 23rd and she had it done by Dec 26 at 1 pm. Her price was extremely reasonable.

Kia-Ga-Rika made a suit for me based off a picture I brought in. The quality of the suit was…read moreexcellent. Communication was very good, and staff was very professional.

I cannot recommend Julie Allen Bridals enough to anyone planning a wedding. They went above and…read morebeyond for me multiple times throughout the year I worked with them. We found that my mother needed to start chemotherapy immediately the week we were going to start dress shopping. We had one weekend to search for a dress before she started treatment during the pandemic and could no longer go out in public, and I refused to go dress shopping without my mom. Our first stop was Julie Allen Bridals. We reached out to them ahead of time and asked if we could have a photographer come and photograph us together in dresses while we shopped since she would be losing her hair, and we wanted to photograph her with her long locks. Not only did they agree to have a photographer come, but they offered to shoot the photos for us with one of their bridal consultants, Erica, who photographs her in her spare time. She refused to take any payment we offered. We found a fantastic dress at that first shop that had amazing sleeves I couldn't stop thinking about it the entire weekend while we kept looking and made the decision to move forward with Julie Allen. They were very accommodating about the alteration requests I had as I wanted to change some underskirt colors and vastly cut back the long train and worked with me every step of the way to get clarity and make sure the dress was exactly what I wanted. Yupa, my seamstress at Julie Allen was so warm and kind. She knew exactly what to do to alter the dress and add little additions here and there to make managing the dress easier. We did try adding some clear strips to the shoulders under the sheer fabric there to stop some redness where the dress rubbed, but it was far too distracting and reflective in the light. The owner herself, Melanie, spent the better part of an hour removing them herself! My mom is officially in remission a year later, and focusing on the wedding gave her something positive to look forward to as she fought. We are so glad we started our dress journey with Julie Allen Bridals, and they will always have a special place in our hearts as we reflect on our wedding planning experience. You won't get a better experience than here at Julie Allen Bridals. I'd come here again, but I'm not planning to get married again soon, so I'll have to recommend them to all my engaged friends instead. :)

5 stars for Lisa! this was my first time in Julie Allen and it was a wonderful experience. If I…read morehave any advice, please request her. She radiates positivity and was so warm and helpful. Although I did not find my dream dress, she made sure I felt comfortable and happy in each dress I tried on. You can tell she truly loves her job and her knowledge is bountiful. Thank you again Lisa!

Samantha was great to work with! The process was simple and she was great at helping me figure out…read morewhat I wanted. They carry a great variety of dresses in different prices ranges. I was able to walk out with my dress the same day!

Update to my review: I ended up buying my wedding dress at Bridal Affection. Mel and Samantha took…read moregreat care of me and alterations were done fabulously. Mel stuck with me throughout the alterations and everything was perfect!