Hands down, this was the best bridal shopping experience. There was excitement the moment we walked in but also a sense of calm so I wasn't overwhelmed. My consultant was genuine, sweet, relatable, and knew her stuff!! The store's gown selection was perfect; not too much to where the bride would [again] feel overwhelmed but styles for all different wants & needs. TIP:: parking lot is in the back behind the building. Don't worry about that street parking mess read more

Bridal Couture - Bridal Near Me - Birmingham, Michigan

I literally cannot believe this place could have any less than a 5 star rating! Not only did I find the perfect dress, at an unbeatable price, but the women who work there have gone above and beyond for me in every possible way. Since purchasing my dress, I have gone back to the store several times, to second guess myself, try on different accessories, etc. Nan, my sales associate, has been there for me and helped me SO much every step of the way, she feels like family at this point! To address some of the negative reviews, the inventory is definitely quality over quantity, but I can't stress QUALITY enough. I felt a bit overwhelmed at some of the stores I went to so I liked that, at Bridal Couture, I had time to look at, and try on, every dress I was interested in. I also really liked that I got to pick the dresses I wanted to try on, though they did make helpful recommendations. I have been into the store probably 10 times at this point. I have NEVER felt rushed and I am shocked to see reviews that someone was made to feel bad about their body. That employee must have been fired long ago because at this point, I've probably met everyone who works there and every single person has been so caring and encouraging. read more

Many people told me not to even bother going to this bridal salon because they have rude reputation. I made an appointment anyway. When i was confirming the woman on the phone was rude and made me feel like like we were not worthy. Called back and Cancelled, not worth my time read more

If you are looking for a wedding dress in the Birmingham area COME HERE!! Cannot say better things! They made the experience amazing! They did not push me or make it stressful at all. They will work with you on whatever you want to spend. I was stuck between three dresses--they let me take my time and keep retrying them on until I decided. They went over and beyond! Nan and the owner, Amy helped me. I couldn't imagine finding a dress anywhere else. I went specifically for a Hayley Paige dress and was not disappointed! I went for a trunk show and would recommend you look at their schedule for the trunk shows they offer. The trunk show will bring in more dresses than they usually have in stock for you to look at! read more

I visited Bridal Couture in March just before the pandemic hit. During my appointment, it was a very nice atmosphere with one on one attention toward me and finding my dress! They have a great selection, and I felt no pressure to try things I didn't want to. I ended up calling back to purchase later, and Amy was so kind and understanding. She helped me get my dream dress even during a pandemic! read more

Very disappointing. Friend recommended me to this bridal store but the selection was not good. There are about 3 short aisles of dresses. I would recommend checking out other bridal stores in Birmingham such as Roma Sposa or Antonio's for better experience. read more

I started my wedding dress search this past December and what could be an other wise overwhelming experience, it is the bridal salon/your consultant who should be making you feel beautiful, educating you as you go along, and above helping hold your hand during this process considering they're the experts. It's an exciting time being a bride and bridal boutiques are a huge part of the process. Having been to two previous bridal boutiques (back home in Los Angeles) every experience there was above and beyond so I was expecting nothing less going to a boutique and of all places, in Birmingham. Upon walking in, I was greeted by friendly faces, and then told that what's out on the floor is everything they have. From there they told me to have at it, to skim through, and they'll pull whatever I liked. Thankfully this boutique is somewhat on the smaller side, and I could manage flipping through all the dresses without burning through my allotted appointment time. The upside of this was that this was not my first rodeo and I knew what silhouettes looked best on me and gravitated to those. If this was my first go at trying on dresses I would have been overwhelmed considering there are a lot of different shapes and styles and above all, price points. You NEVER want a bride to fall in love with something that turns out being over their price point so this is a dangerous tactic. After finding a few that I loved on the hanger and some that I loved that were out of my price point, I did find a few that I really liked. Nancy my consultant/stylist was great. She made me feel comfortable, gave me honest feedback, and was really sweet which made the process all the better. So while this whole experience with them was not a total bust, here's why I docked 2 stars. Know your Inventory. It might cut down on some of that thumbing through of the dresses. In this day and age every bride has a pinterest board or screenshots of silhouettes they gravitate to, so it's your job to be able to gauge what you think would look best based off their photos and from there, angle the appointment. I only say this because this is exactly how every other appointment I had went. The whole upfront consultation was not there so from the get go she didn't get to see the dresses I previously tried on and liked/disliked, or some of the ones I was hoping to see while at the trunk show. I think it's those small details that were missing for me, and while this isn't the consultant's fault, it's more of a management flaw because this isn't protocol. It's a special occasion and a big deal, where's the hospitality? Okay, I get it. I'm a sucker for a mimosa errrr alcohol. But that aside, while trying on dresses at other boutiques I was offered a beverage. Whether it was champagne or water, it was always a great gesture and set the tone for the appointments because trying on a million dresses sometimes works up a thirst and this is a celebration! I was a bit thrown off by this because I was in Birmingham, not some random hole in the wall, but Birmingham. I know from personal experience it gets me excited to cheers with my close friends and family whether it's my first or third time trying on dresses. While I don't know if it's prohibited to do so here in michigan, it wouldn't kill you to offer water or hey, sparkling cider..you get the gist. Guest limit. Okay, maybe bringing five close friends was a stretch, but I was never told there was a cap or asked how many people were coming so how was I supposed to know there was one? I only know this because once my whole group arrived I overheard someone at the front desk complain about it while I was walking past which kind of made me feel uncomfortable. So maybe give your brides a heads-up upon calling to make an appointment versus talking behind their backs. Attitude Adjustment Like I said, my consultant was great! So this whole review takes her out of the equation. But there was a worker who just seemed upset? She took dresses that I disliked out of the room and while she did so I was standing there in a wedding dress and said 'thank you' and she didn't even acknowledge me. Then upon leaving I asked when the next trunk show was for the designer I like and the same grumpy lady responds, "your wedding will be over by then!" it took my consultant to correct her and let her know when the date was. Maybe she was having a bad morning, I get it. But she needs to put that in check considering the industry she works in. Like I said, my one-on-one time with my consultant was great, but everything else was just o-k. They have great trunk sales which is always a plus especially if you're looking at saving some money. All in all I couldn't say I had a bad experience, but it was the best either, and shopping for a wedding dress is such a personal experience so I'm sure everyone's opinions on this boutique varies. While I didn't end up purchasing a dress, I unfortunately don't think I'll be going back either. read more

Mind you, I haven't bought my dress yet, but my first experience here was wonderful. My mother and wandered in, without an appointment. We were greeted by Amy, who let us do our own thing and look at the dress on the rack because I wasn't sure I was ready to try any on. After looking for a bit, she came back and I decided I was ready. She took the ones I liked for me to try. After she & I figured out what I liked, she picked out a couple others. g she picked out she had set aside, and I was the first to try it on. I now have another appointment to try on more! So thankful for all their help and fitting us in without a scheduled appointment. I even had to cancel a previous appointment (I left a voicemail) and Amy called to check in. Love them here! read more

I had the best experience here! Amy and her staff made this process so easy and pain free, even through a pandemic! Amy reached out and made sure I was taken care of throughout the process and even making sure all my alterations got taken care of a good amount of time before my date in case things were to close up again. I will always highly recommend any bride to be to go here. read more

I could not have been happier with my experience at Bridal Couture. I live out of town, but my family is all in the area so we made an appointment during the day, mid-week. We arrived and the consultant took some information and then we got started. I had an idea of what I wanted (or rather, what I didn't want) and explained that to the consultant. I have a curvy body type so was worried about finding something that would fit and that I would get a good idea of while trying on the dress, but I didn't have any trouble at all! My mom and I went through some of the dresses, picking the ones we liked and the consultant made recommendations as we went. I didn't grab a ton since I didn't want to be overwhelmed! My mom waited in the main area while the consultant and I went to the dressing room. She was super helpful in giving me tips on what could be adjusted with the dress and what it would look like in my size or recommending against certain dresses so we could narrow it down and find the one that was most flattering. She really helped ease my concerns and to find THE dress! We were also able to find jewelry and a veil that went with my dress like they were made for it. I can't imagine if I was trying to do that without having the dress! I also want to thank the other consultant to stepped in to help with her jewelry background. Her input was much appreciated! Once we found "the one", we talked about alterations and how we could practically do those since I lived out of town. I ended up coming in twice for fittings which made my family very happy since they got to see me more!! The alternations they did were just perfect. I have a short waist and there were some gaps with the lower back and too much material on the shoulders. All was fixed and looked perfect on the finished product. Incidentally, my mom took some time to look for a dress while I was trying on different gowns. She found a beautiful MOB dress with a jacket that I got to provide input to as well since I was there with her. Score!! Overall, I had an incredible experience with Bridal Couture from start to finish and highly recommend them! The selection was outstanding, the consultants were helpful and knowledgeable and alterations really made me feel like the dress was just for me! read more

I highly recommend Bridal Couture! I just got married and bought my wedding dress from them. The staff I worked with went over and beyond. The are down to earth, kind, caring, and extremely accommodating. Amy went over and beyond to make sure that the dress and the alterations came out perfectly. Unlike other bridal boutiques, they are not pushy. I highly recommend this boutique!!! read more

I got my dress from Bridal Couture of Birmingham and it was a dream come true! The dresses are gorgeous and from the best designers. No other bridal salon that I went to even compared. Everyone working there is SO kind and encouraging and the owner Amy goes out of her way to make sure the entire experience is flawless. read more

The staff here are rude. They did alterations on a bridesmaids dress for me. They were expensive and they sewed the seems the wrong way and left a bunch of extra fabric poking out. We had to fix it at home ourselves. Disappointing. read more

Amy at Bridal Couture is AMAZING. Amy does everything that she can to make sure that you have the dress of your dreams. She is extremely attentive and has such a focus on every detail. She is so patient and kind- she really made this experience enjoyable and I am so thankful that she was there for me throughout this process. I cannot recommend her enough!!!! Kathleen McDonald read more

I came here because one of my coworkers found her dress here, and I was so excited for the great experience she told me she had! My excitement ended extremely fast due to the poor customer service I received. My consultant was so rude, not only to me but to my mom and future MIL, especially after learning that this was my first experience trying on wedding dresses. She also was very judgmental and interjected her own opinions that were unnecessary. I told her I didn't want to wear a veil, and she replied very rudely "WHY!?" When I explained that I'm getting married in Hawaii, that it will be very windy, and that it didn't fit my vision, she replied "BUT WHY? A lot of people get married on a windy beach and wear a veil." Okay that's great but not for me. I also didn't like the initial walk through, I was given no guidance; she just stared at me with her arms folded, and you could clearly tell which dresses she didn't care for. However, I did end up finding the perfect dress for me but cannot justify paying the amount of money the dress cost to this shop (the dress was over my initial budget that I had told her), or coming back for alterations due to her attitude and the uncomfortable atmosphere. My first shopping experience was ruined, and I will be purchasing that same dress elsewhere. read more

Weird experience. I went there to try dresses on for my first time and it was a mistake... I made an appointment and when I get there the lady who was going to help me was the seamstress. Not sure if she doubles as a consultant or not but it didn't feel like it. She would hand me dresses and I'd have to get into them by myself. Aren't they supposed to help you? Some of the dresses are so heavy and poofy and I expected to be assisted. They have a decent selection of dresses to choose from but I'm not fond of the "walk through and pick whatever" strategy they use. Upon arrival, they didn't ask what kind of dresses I was interested in, didn't ask to see pictures, didn't ask my budget. So by the end I found a couple I liked and THEN she told me how much they cost. What if I loved it and it was out of my budget? Then! At the end of the appointment she said there was one more dress that I may like and it was on the mannequin at the front. She went to grab it for me and as she hands it to me in the dressing room she says "it might not fit. It's from the mannequin so it's model size" and sure enough, she was right. So if you're a size 6 or 8 and don't want to feel like a sausage being stuffed into dresses, probably don't come here. read more

Don't waste your time. Poor selection. Ugly gowns. Would not recommend this place to anyone. Don't want to say more because none of it would not be good and I've said enough. There are much better salons in the area. read more

Horrible experience. It was the type that women are afraid of before wedding dress shopping. We went in to look at their selection, mind you there was no one in the store, and they stood with their arms crossed with no smile. The women basically told me I wouldn't look good in a certain dress. They didn't ask me when my wedding was or if I needed any help. It's funny to me that they fit the stereotype of Birmingham perfectly. Don't waste your time here- there's a reason why they have zero customers on a Saturday during the busiest time of wedding dress season. read more

In my opinion, the consultants were horrible. They made you feel terrible about yourself if you weren't a size 8, or less. They didn't offer suggestions on how to change up the dress with a belt, unless you grabbed one. And then, of course, you didn't pick the right one!! Wedding dress shopping should be a pleasant experience. If you want to feel terrible about yourself, go shopping there. read more

Worst shopping experience of my life! My grandma and most of my aunts went with me and the consultant told me I needed to "stop playing games and decide on a silhouette" after my grandma asked me to try on a dress that wasn't the silhouette I was looking for. I had to tell her my grandma most likely wasn't going to make it to my wedding and if my grandma wanted to see something then I was going to try on whatever she wanted me to. Then when we got into the room she rudely asked me who all those people were out there and then rudely told me that other bridal salons would never allow me to bring that many people to an appointment. I'm from Missouri and every single salon I have visited would let me bring whoever I wanted and try on whatever I wanted. When she was measuring me, she told me I could not have my measurements because if I decided to buy my dress somewhere else then it was their "problem" to measure me. I'm sorry I was such a problem to measure today. I will never walk back into that salon and I will never recommend it to anyone. We were the only people on the store and we felt like we were being a bother to our consultant. Also, the samples were terrible quality and there weren't many dresses to choose from. Luckily I can get my dress somewhere else, even if it means paying more. read more

I had the worst experience wedding dress shopping at Bridal Couture of Birmingham. The sales associate was by far the rudest person I have ever met. When you think about your big day, you want to feel beautiful and special and trust me when I tell you, the Bridal Couture's sales associate did completely the opposite of that. After trying on several ballgowns and more looser fitting dresses that the sales associate had selected, I asked if I could try on something more fitted. To my disbelief, the sales associate stated "I would have never picked out a fitted dress for you, your hips are way too big for that" (please keep in mind that I was a size 4 when I was trying on dresses there) and "oh hunny, you're not a model; it won't look like that on you" (When I showed the sales associate a picture of a fitted dress I liked and asked if I could try one on). To be honest, I was completely shocked and deeply saddened by her comment. I couldn't get myself to be disrespectful so instead I thanked the sales associate and left boutique immediately. I ended up buying my dream dress (which was fitted) at another boutique. Needless to say, I would never recommend this boutique to anyone. read more

Shopped for wedding dresses with consultant Sarah. They have a wonderful selection of bridal gowns and Sarah did a fine job. My biggest problem was that we could not take pictures of my daughter in the dresses that she liked. When we got home from two days of shopping at 3 different bridal salons and reviewed all of the dresses, we had no pictures of the dresses from Bridal Couture. Truth is, even though there were two dresses there that my daughter loved, it was hard to remember the details without any pictures. We ended up getting a beautiful gown at Piera's Bridal Couture. read more

Amazing experience, although, I didn't find the right dress for me there, but they took their time with me and really tried to show me everything that met my standards. The atmosphere felt warm and welcoming. Sahara was my sales consultant, she was extremely kind and went above and beyond with me. She took her time and didn't rush my experience or pressure me. I would highly recommend Bridal Couture in Birmingham! read more

I went to Bridal Couture on my first day trying on wedding dresses and what a mistake that was. When first arriving I was asked my budget and style I was looking for. The consultant helping started out by insulting my budget and how cheap it was. She then left for me to go through the racks myself. Although this was my first day trying on dresses this was not my first store, I had already narrowed down that I wanted a fit and flare or trumpet style and told the consultant that. She insisted I try on a ball gown, I gave in even though I had already tried them and knew it's not what I wanted. After getting in the dressing room she tells me that the dresses I pulled are more of a slimmer fit and she's not sure I'll be able to get them on. Yes...she said that! As if stripping down to your bra and underwear in front of a stranger doesn't make you feel volnerable enough she says something like that. Not only did I get them on but she had to clip them in the back. When going out to show people the dresses she did not help at all, my aunt helped me get on to the pedestal because she just stood there as I tried to pick up the dress. After trying on 2 dresses she asked if I had pictures of what I was looking for. I showed her and she told me that I was not going to get those dresses in my price point. I explained to her I knew that and wasn't looking for the exact dress but there were parts of those dresses I liked. She brought in another dress and says this is an 8 you probably won't be able to get this up and she wasn't going to help me try. Why bring it in then!? Finally she brings in a dress that was what I was looking for! However at this point after being insulted multiple times I was over the whole thing. She tried to push the sale multiple times and told me she would give me 12% off if I bought it today. I believe I did find my dress there but I will never go back, buy, or recommended this store to anyone. Brides beware! read more

I can't say enough good things about this place. Amazing staff and amazing store owner. I got my dress from there I have had the royal treatment I have ever gotten. They know how to talk and help brides. Especially my kind! I'm picky and usually don't like anything ever. Buying the dress experience was top notch and now I'm in the alteration phase and loving it. I took my wedding shoes with me to try it on with the dress before they cut it and Nordstrom tag was stuck on the bottom of the shoes so hard that it left all the sticker glue on the bottom surface. The store owner brought goo-gone and started to clean the bottom of my wedding shoes!! such a nice professional owner and knows what it takes to make any bride happy. Not to mention Sarah who helped me pick out my dress. I liked them so much that i went back and got all my Bridesmaids dresses from them. I hope my review cancels out some of the untrue stuff that had been said about this place- xoxo read more