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Bridals By Natalie

3.8 (52 reviews)
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Laura W.

This was the last bridal shop I visited during a whirlwind two-day search in March for the perfect dress for my upcoming nuptials in August. It was extremely easy to book an appointment online and I also appreciated the reminder e-mail before each of my 3 appointments. Personally, I had an excellent experience with the bridal consultant I worked with and I also was able to observe other consultants and found them to be quite friendly, professional, and extremely helpful. The drawback to this small boutique is that there are only 2 fitting areas, which is why appointments are timed to last no longer than 45 minutes. For each of my three appointments, they were consistently booked. My bridal consultant listened to what I was looking for in a dress and pulled dresses that were ideal for my preferences plus a few that, while not in my preferences, she thought would complement my shape. They were also very conscious of my budget! I never felt pressured or rushed while I was trying on dresses, and, in my experience, we were welcome to take pictures for comparison to other dresses I was also considering. After my appointment, my mom and I left to debate over what I tried on that day at each bridal boutique. I wanted to try on my #1 dress at Natalies one more time to ensure this was it! We walked back to the boutique about a half hour before they were closing, and they were happy to allow me to try the dress on again. I said "yes to the dress" after that! I was also given a lovely packaged blue garter by the staff (something blue). They were flexible on payment options too, so I just paid a down payment at that time and was able to pay the remainder, plus alterations, at my final fitting. I was told the dress would take 4 months to come in, but it only took 3! I had a first fitting in June where the seamstress and I discussed alteration options. I found her to be very helpful, budget-conscious, and friendly. I had my final fitting 7/15 and the alterations (length and cups) came out beautifully! The consultant also took the time to go over the bustle with me and ensure I understood how to bustle the dress for dancing. I walked out with the most beautiful wedding dress I could have asked for while staying in my budget! I had a great experience and I would recommend this boutique to any future brides-to-be!

Beautiful Ida Torez gown from Bridals by Natalie for my February Wedding!
Nathalie C.

I had a fabulous experience with Bridals by Natalie last year finding and customizing my dream dress for my February wedding. From helping me find my beautiful Ida Torez gown, to adding custom sheer sleeves, removing the back paneling, and tailoring it to perfection I could not have been happier with the result! The team at Bridals by Natalie is so friendly and welcoming and truly make me feel like a gorgeous and special bride! I adore them!

Maggie Sottero
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I went to 8 different boutiques and Natalie's was the most rewarding and laid back experience. The shop is super cute and has an intimate atmosphere, which is what a bride wants when trying on dresses. The sales ladies were very personable and gave helpful feedback when I asked for it. Lourdes was helpful through the whole process of picking the dress, fittings, and payment. They were very respectful of my budget and found the style I was looking for! I suggest making an appointment on a weekday for more personal experience.

Excuse the slouching, I was smiling and laughing!! But this is what it was after all the alterations!!!

Never go.... I cried my eyes out... I was getting married, and I needed a dress that I would love. I live 2 1/2 hours away from Alexandria. I came with my sister to try some dresses on, I found one that I just couldn't get out of!! I requested to purchase it but it needed some alterations. Hem, covering up at the top due to my church being conservative and I needed to respect that. When I went to pay she calculated that the dress was 2,500$ with alterations. So I went ahead and paid 1,400$ at the time being and was going to come back to pay the rest at pick up time of the dress. When I came back to a dress fitting I took off work and drove 2.5 hours again. It was horrible the alteration lady was stepping all over the bottom of the dress and the little flowers she was putting on where horrible, so ugly I've never seen someone's work so horrible. I left home disappointed. The next day I called "bridal by Natalie" and told her to stop the alterations I'll find someone else, and that I was coming to pick up the dress. When I came to pick up the dress I brought a check book with me and was ready to pay for the rest of the dress minus the alterations, because nothing was really done. She told me I owed her 1,100 for the dress. I started telling her that no alterations were done therefore 1,100 minus 500 for alterations would be 600$ that I owed her. I told her that online the dress was 1,500$ in the first place. But she told me that dresses online are cheaper because they are defected and dirty. That's false advertisement... what a snake.... She looked at me with a nasty face and started raising her voice.. I requested a refund and she said no. I started to cry and walked out. I came back 20 minutes later and told her it's either I'm paying 600$ for the dress or I'm getting a refund. So she just gave the dress to my fiancé and I paid with a debit card that I had to call a family member to send because they don't take check. Anyway worse place ever. You'll get ripped off... I went to a Russian lady and she made the dress look soooo beautiful and I trusted her because she was so involved in the process and put her ideas and asked me every little step she'd make with the dress.

Samantha C.

Where do I begin.. From the moment I called Gladys and the staff at Bridals by Natalie were amazing! I was able to get my initial appointment scheduled on very short notice because my family came from out of town on little notice. Long story short this shop was the only one (besides a location in Florida) that carried the dress I wanted. The staff was great, always kind, smiling and making me feel extra special from the moment I enter. Its a small shop with a large selection of some of the most amazing dresses I have ever seen. If you're looking for a dress look no further they are amazing!

Found a wedding dress at Bridals by Natalie! Thank you Clarice!

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I've been to the Old Town location 2x now and most likely will not be returning anytime soon…read more Overall, it's pricey for most of the pre-owned items. You are not getting much of a bargain and may pay close to the same price brand new. This store is extremely selective accepting what you bring in. Despite bringing in clean, well-kept items (some have never been worn) very little was accepted, which made the experience feel like a waste of time. After reviewing most of their inventory on the racks, it was hard to understand why many of the items I brought in were not accepted. It may be the "manager's" bias as she inspected the items. She was polite in a very insincere way trying to explain to me what she would accept and not accept, which was all very random. Was that really her natural voice?!! Also, when I brought my items in they were pressed and neatly folded but were given back to me not folded, bundled together and wrinkled. I have a much better experience with TheRealReal.

I've been to the old town location twice now and both times I was so uncomfortable due to the mean…read morespirits of the young women working there. The first time I thought maybe I was just being overly self-conscious but this last experience tonight solidified that I will never return to this store. As soon as a customer left the two girls working started making fun of how the guy pronounced the name of whatever the designer was that his partner bought clothes of. And they carried on making fun of other coworkers, customers, friends of theirs, ex boyfriends, etc. I just felt so disheartened and uncomfortable and I hope one day, they realize that it's not really that cool or funny to tear other people down. Especially because half their conversation was how "funny" they are and need to do stand up and how they hate when other people think they're so funny when they're really not which was...ironic. I really never write reviews but this was something I've never experienced or wish to experience again. It made me so anxious that when I left they'd just make fun of me too, which I'm sure they did. I think this store has really cool, unique clothes and I love thrifting but I can and will do that literally anywhere else to avoid the miserably insecure rhetoric that I heard tonight.

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When I moved to the neighborhood earlier this year, I mapped out and spent an entire day checking…read moreout the dozen or so consignment shops in Old Town. I've been a devoted consignment-store shopper from Dallas to Boston to SoCal. While I found several great shops in Alexandria that day, none checked all the boxes quite like Vida Style did. First off, it has something for every budget and size. There's a $10 rack AND couture items that can cost $400-$1k+. My regular shopping budget is closer to $100, and I've never left here empty handed. The first time I visited, I was on the hunt for a muumuu for a theme party by the same name and had no problem finding the perfect item below my price point. Today, I was on the hunt for "holiday cocktail" wear and found not only a festive, sparkly A-line skirt but also a beautiful DKNY cocktail dress just my size--and walked out having spent LESS than $115 total! The hardest part will be deciding which to wear to this weekend's party. What else sets Vida Style apart is that, unlike other neighborhood shops, there's PLENTY of inventory without sensory overload. Having worked in retail, I like seeing racks that are organized (size and color!) AND easy to peruse in a reasonable amount of time (I mean, if you have a street meter running, you don't want to be in there all day, right?). Other nearby shops might have lovely items, but they're SO crammed on the rack that I just give up porque no vale la pena. Then there's the Vida Style staff. As others have pointed out, they're AMAZING. They treat you like a human being and don't judge if you're just buying a $10 skirt for your cousin's wedding (guilty). They treat you like family and if they give you a compliment, it's genuine. Also, if you can't get there for whatever reason, they have a serious e-commerce presence. They're super active on Instagram, where they showcase new arrivals and rare finds, which is great for folks who love fashion but might not live close enough to just pop in. Lastly, I was pleasantly surprised to find a robust selection of blazers and suit jackets right in the center of the shop. Other stores have reduced their jacket inventory post-pandemic, but not here. Why was I not surprised that TWO attorneys were shopping here at lunchtime today? They really have it all. From shoes to purses to scarves, shirts, sunglasses, jackets, formal wear, and even menswear, Vida Style has it all. I really can't recommended it enough. Please shop local and check them out!

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