Picked up tuxedo rental for usher. Was surprised by price- $187- for a rental with no vest or…read more"frills" and no option to buy it. Groom had told us cost would be around $140. When asked what could be done if tux did not fit- as I was from out of town- was informed they have no one to do alterations and it would take at least a week to get different size in...there were no sample jackets or pants to try on prior to ordering. Learned later the shoes cost $50 to RENT. Could have bought a pair of shoes for that amount that would have been just as comfortable.

I like the dress selection. The service was disappointing. We had an appointment, and was treated…read morelike a hassle. Wasn't a fun experience like we expected.

I was in town for business but needed a little break so I grabbed some coffee and stopped into The…read moreSecond Closet. This consignment boutique is in a quaint, older building and you can tell the owner takes pride in what clothes she accepts and how she displays them. I was there during their busy 4th of July weekend and the owner, even though she was busy changing out the displays to match the season, took a few minutes to help me, acquaint herself and even get to know me a little bit. What I liked MOST about this business is that is has a large selection of gently used plus size clothing. And, they are easy to find right by the front door. As a plus size gal I tend to find small, hidden sections of the clothes I need, but nope, The Second Closet celebrates our curves proudly. There were quite a few things I wanted and tried on but some of the prices held me back. They are a bit high for second hand but again, these are high quality pieces from reputable companies. I did take home a very nice, classic piece though. The service was spot on, the dressing rooms are roomy, they have women's clothes, men's, children's, some home goods and jewelry and clearance downstairs. I'll be back!

We had a lovely experience at Hello Beautiful. The owner was extremely attentive and kind. I was…read moreworried being a plus size bride. But that quickly faded. They have a great selection in a wide variety of sizes. I am happy to say I said yes to the dress!!!

Traumatic Experience…read more I truly hate to be the first to write a review for Hello Beautiful, but I had a worst-nightmare experience at this retailer. I am writing this review because picking out your wedding dress is a BIG DEAL and you want to make sure it is in experienced hands for alterations. That was not the case in my situation. I will start at the beginning, which was a wonderful experience. Living out of state, I was really set on getting a dress in Kearney because my mom, who has cancer, lives in Kearney and cannot travel. The owners were considerate and patient with us while I picked out the dress I wanted, which was in April 2016. At the time, the dress I wanted did not fit me where it clasped across the back, so they suggested ordering 2 sizes bigger. Note: I did say I planned on losing weight, but they convinced me that I really needed 2 sizes larger (size 16). A few months later (and 10+ pounds lighter) I flew in to try on the dress they had ordered. The dress was huge and I felt like I was drowning. At that fitting, they suggested putting in D cups to fill in the empty space between my body and the dress, then convinced me that with some quick-fix alterations, it would fit the next time I came in. I again expressed concern that it seemed way too big for me. This was PRIOR to any alterations. Since this is their profession though, I trusted their judgement and felt that they had the means to alter it, correctly. I came in a month later to find they did half of the alterations that they said they would. Unfortunately, the alterations that they did complete were awful. The back of the dress hung on me. I could fit both my arms in the back of my dress where it zipped up. When I sat down, by underwear was visible it was so saggy. They claimed it should "fit loosely" and that was how it was supposed to look. I requested to try on the original dress that I fell in love with the first time (a size 12) again...only to find that it fit me like a glove. I asked if there was any way I could exchange/swap their 12 for the 16, but I got a blank stare and a response of, "This is your dress, we can't sell it to anyone else because we already altered it." AKA, we messed up the alterations so badly we can't reverse them and sell it to anyone else. I was charged $100 for "alterations" that were a complete disaster. There was no sympathy from the person who did my alterations. Even after our wedding, I am affected by the experience and hope that this does not happen to anyone else. My request to the owners of this establishment is to not advertise or tell Brides-to-Be that someone on staff can do alterations when they clearly are not experienced or capable of this. The seamstress that I found, last second, had to take all of their "alterations" out and start from scratch. Seeing my dream dress all cut up in front of me, 5 days before the wedding, was traumatizing. She is a life saver and was able to alter the dress appropriately so it actually fit. It would be appreciated by future brides to give them a recommendation of someone in town to do their alterations, especially with how meaningful and expensive wedding dresses are. They have beautiful dresses here and the ladies know their fashion, but I would avoid alterations here at all costs!

I'm currently planning my wedding from out of state. I found a dress that I absolutely loved and…read moredecided was "the one." My wedding will be held in Lincoln, my hometown, and I decided I wanted to look into ordering my dress locally so I wouldn't have to find a way to transport it. Dream Designs Bridal carried the same designer of the gown I wanted. I called them with the exact designer/style number of the dress I was in search of and explained my situation. I spoke with the owner, Deanna, who was absolutely fabulous. She did not carry the dress but was willing to order it in for me, free of charge and with no obligation to buy. She said she was looking to purchase more samples for her store and that she "might as well order one she knows someone likes!" Seriously, she was SO great. She called her representatives to look into when she could get her hands on the dress and she called me several time within a day or two of my initial call with updates and to let me know she was still working on getting me information. Unfortunately, I found it easier to order through a store in my current area (for alteration purposes). However, I ABSOLUTELY would have ordered from Dream Designs if I didn't live so far out of state. Deanna's customer service was virtually flawless and was, by far, a much better experience than shops I contacted in the Lincoln and Omaha areas. Seriously, brides...don't let the small town mislead you...go to Dream Designs!

From the owner: Dream Designs is a formalwear boutique with over 60 years of formalwear fitting and sewing…read moreexperience. Our team is confident that we can help you find your dream dress at an affordable price. We have over 800 gowns in stock including prom, bridal, bridesmaid, mother of bride/groom, and flower girl. We also offer the latest formalwear for men. At Dream Designs, we pride ourselves on our keen attention to detail and hope to provide you with an experience where you can comfortably search for your perfect formal attire. We are committed to giving you a stress-free experience, tailoring each appointment to meet the individual need of our clients. We appreciate an appointment to ensure each client gets our undivided attention.

Bridal Isle is such a great bridal shop! Karla & her crew are so kind, helpful, & understanding…read more They offer so many different choices for wedding dresses, bridesmaid dresses, mother of the bride/groom dresses, tux & suit rental, alterations, & more! They have more options, at reasonable prices, in Loomis than any Omaha or Lincoln bridal shop!

First off, I'd like to say that Sher has a WONDERFUL personality! She is very personable and makes…read moreanyone feel extremely comfortable. She has bent over backwards for my wedding dress, and has made it even more beautiful than it started, which I didn't think was possible! On my second fitting, I brought along a bridesmaid and a groomsmen so they could see the dress. Not only did she also make them feel welcome and comfortable but she had them be involved in the fitting! She showed my bridesmaid how to attach the bussel and how to lace up my corset in the back. As far as quality of work goes, A+ all the way. She went above and beyond my expectations. She took out my zipper and installed a corset back into my dress. She custom made a strap for that corset so it would match the dress exactly. She installed a bussell into my dress, and did it in a way that would be easy for anyone to fix for me between the wedding ceremony and reception. And it wasn't just thrown together. She did a BEAUTIFUL job. I have to say, I was in awe when I first saw it. IT looked like a gorgeous waterfall in the back of my dress. Stunning. I am not one to usually tell her things I don't like about the dress, but she makes you feel SO comfortable, that I was open to saying what I didn't like, and she would give me a couple resolutions, tell me which one would look better, and allow me to choose which route I wanted to go. The price was the BEST price I could ask for! Her prices where the best, and i feel like I was getting more for my money! How many places can you honestly say that? If you are a person looking for her to make you look 10 times smaller than you are, or alter your appearance, she isn't for you... But if you are looking for a beautiful dress, with realistic alterations, she is definitely the person you should go to. I recommend her for EVERYONE.

ZERO STARS!!!! IF YOU READ ANY REVIEWS, READ THIS ONE!!…read more I looked everywhere for the perfect wedding dress and just couldn't find it. So I bought one that had everything I was looking for, it just needed to be shortened to a "tea length " and it would have been perfect and I spent well over a thousand dollars on this dress. I met with Sher and explained everything I wanted, my time frame and that money wasn't an issue. She said not to worry she was confident in her skills and would be able to complete the job. I had a professional tailor lined up in Denver but Sher was closer. That was my first mistake. The week before I am supposed to leave for my destination wedding, I called her to find out the progress ( I had called/text a few times before this to get an idea of the progress only to get excuses as to why she hadn't started). We agreed on a day for me to come do what she called a "fitting " so she could make the last of the adjustments. I showed up and NOTHING was done to the dress. ABSOLUTELY NOTHING!! She explained to me that this is normal, it's how she does it! It is 4 days before I have to leave and she still had the f*king balls to say she could finish it the way I wanted it. Well I came back in 2 days and she still did NOTHING! At this point I am in literally in shock! I know I am not going to get my dream dress but I still needed it shortened. (I'm only 5'). She cut a half moon seam across the front, ruining the whole dress, after she said she could "lift the lace" from the tulle, pinning it back down once it was at the proper length, blending it with the waist seam that is hidden. (You can see a dark pink bunch of fabric in the picture at the waist where she just bunched up the fabric under the lace!) If I knew she was going to do something like this I would have never let her touch my dress. She had the nerve to ask me why I was upset!! When I explained, she said I was being disrespectful, I didn't even raise my voice! Needless to say it was still 4 inches to long. I did find a professional tailor as soon as my plane landed, he was even horrified at the work but was able to at least hide it somewhat. So unless you have money to waste, and you can handle emotional trauma AVOID THIS PLACE! I just refused to pay for the shitty work and service! It's always good practice to keep records of everything and make screenshots too. She directs you to her website to schedule your appointments and to put your instructions in, I did this and took a screenshot of it, good thing I did because she has deleted it!! Attached pictures are of the seam across the FRONT of my dress. Last picture is what it looked like when I bought it!