Hands down a wonderful place to shop! I cannot say enough good things about Kelli. She is…read moredown-to-earth, no pressure, and genuine. Professional and sincere. (No fake excitement or scripted sucking up.) Her variety of styles is excellent. Her choice of designers is based on what not only the beauty of their designs but the customizing options and customer service. One dress style can be ordered a dozen different ways to fit the personality of the bride and make it one of a kind. Don't be afraid of the prices or the fact that the shop is by appointment only. Prices are on par with every other shop in town and you'd be surprised the extra bang for your buck that actually competes with most shops in the corridor. The appointment only is TRULY meant to keep all the attention on you. You get the whole place to yourself. Also! Girls of all shapes and sizes can find something here...my bride friend (who is probably somewhere around a size 20) felt so comfortable and truly appreciated her experience here. Thank you Kelli!

This place puts other bridal stores to shame, especially in eastern Iowa. Before going to White…read moreWillow, I had tried quite a few different stores in the area and left empty handed, disappointed, and self confidence crushed. As a last effort to keeping my business local, I made an appointment with White Willow. When I arrived, I was greeted by the store owner Kelli and she asked what type I was looking for and showed me the dresses. She made suggestions and let me and my group pick them out. The store was beautiful inside, with a very upscale feel. I was feeling unsure because of the sizing on the dresses I had already tried. I had already been to other stores where none of the dresses would zip or come close to zipping and was forced to come out with a completely open back and show people and look in the mirror and "pretend" that it would be perfect in another size. I was pleased to see that at White Willow the dress sizes started at 12 and went up, and had different styles mixed on the rack. You didn't have to go to a certain "section" based on your size. After trying on the 1st dress with Kelli, I knew this place was amazing. She made me feel so comfortable and I was soon able to relax and enjoy trying on dresses. And the dresses! Are gorgeous, quality gowns that are quite true to size. I am a size 14-16 and I was able to zip or almost zip all dresses that I tried on near that size range. And the ones that wouldn't quite zip, Kelli pulled together and made them feel like they fit. Out of 6 dresses I found my perfect one, and actually bought it off the rack that night because for once, it fit! Kelli was very professional, both in her appearance and knowledge for wedding dresses. She took her time to make sure I found what I wanted and needed. Appointments at White Willow are also private, so you have the undivided attention you deserve as a bride. AND After I said yes to my dress, we celebrated with complimentary wine! The experience I had at White Willow, is what every bride should get when looking for a dress. I simply cannot express, how impressed I was with this business and the service I received. I would highly recommend White Willow to anyone looking for a wedding dress, and go here first!

This was my first time ever trying on wedding dresses and within an hour I found my dress! My…read moreconsultant was Ally and she was wonderful. She asked me about what I liked and every dress she picked out for me was my style and complimented my body type. The other ladies that worked at the boutique were welcoming and supportive as well. This was a great experience for myself and my family. Highly recommend!

Would highly recommend for any brides-to-be! Had the best experience at Zazou's! Maddie helped our…read moregroup and did a great job making me feel confident, excited, and no pressure during my dress shopping! The dress selection was amazing and there were so many styles that fit my interest and that of many others. Trying dresses on stage was so fun and having a great spot for family and friends to sit was wonderful. The bridal boutique was clean and easy to navigate where to look for the dresses that fit my style! Maddie was so easy to be comfortable around and easy to talk to. There were a good range of prices for the dress too.

Fantastic! Took my clothes here, she charged a reasonable price for a dress and two skirts to be…read moretailored. I will definitely be coming back the next time I need it. They all fit wonderfully, and she made sure they were nicely ironed when I got them back.

I visited Seams Sew Fine for my best friend's wedding in February. Just a few days before her…read morewedding, my BF went for her final fitting at another store where she had purchased her gown. To her horror (yes, I will say horror as it was five days before the big day), her initial gown was a disaster. They were supposed to make a sweetheart line and bring in the dress to fit her very small frame. Needless to say, the neckline was clearly not even and the dress hung off her. To top it off, the store said they could not alter her dress again in time for her wedding that Saturday. While that is a separate issue... she realized the only option was to quickly search for an inexpensive gown elsewhere. It was a Monday that she walked into Seams Sew Fine (an emotional mess) and fell in love with the staff and a gorgeous strapless champagne colored dress. When I went with her on Thursday to pick up the dress it fit like a glove, the bride was glowing and the entire room teared up. She literally went from tears of horror to tears of joy just a few days before her wedding, something NO bride she ever have to experience. The staff at Seams Sew Fine didn't just save the day, they saved the wedding. The team made dramatic alterations to the dress (it was a 12, she was a 6) in just days. Not only did family and friends notice their dedication to make this dress work in a crunch, but we noted they did it with a smile and phenomenal customer service... because they knew how important it was to help a bride and ensure she felt beautiful... even though they had only known her for a matter of days. Fast forward to Saturday, the wedding day, and I can only describe the bride as an angel. When she walked down the aisle and later talked with her 250+ guests, everyone commented on her natural glow and how stunning she looked. I can't imagine what we would have done without SSF. Beautiful gowns are hard to find, but customer service is even harder. They earned five stars across the board from us!!

Jenn helped me get a last minute dress for an event. They usually only need 10 weeks to get a dress…read moreto you. The customer service is outstanding.

My experience shopping for my wedding dress at Mara was seamless! Lori was attentive, patient, and…read moreextremely helpful. Despite going in with zero expectations (and being someone who doesn't dress up often), I ended up walking out with a dress that I felt great in--at a great price to boot. I have nothing but positive things to say about my experience. Thanks again to Lori and the Mara team for your help! :)

Visiting my hometown with my daughter and never in my wildest dreams did I think we'd find her…read moredream dress. Tiffany was delightful, humble and kind. We are going back to Florida so happily. Mara is some place so special....hometown kindness with a beautiful flair. As my daughter walks down the aisle I'll have a special tear that we found it in Charles City.

Ganda altered my sisters wedding dress. She did a beautiful job on the dress and made my sister…read morefeel comfortable and relaxed during the process. Ganda has a wonderful personality, her wit and honestly were much appreciated. Thanks Ganda!

Ganda is knowledgeable and fast to turn around all the dresses I've worked with her to alter. She's…read morequick and efficient, and love that she's local so it's extremely convenient!

We ordered the bridesmaids dresses here and received a phone call to let us know that was ready to…read morebe picked up. When we went to pick it up and there was no dress to be found. All I can say is how do you lose the dress?

I had a great experience at David's bridal. I am getting married in a few months and ran into some…read moreissues with my original dress, which has been extremely stressful. As a result I needed to find a new one. Four months is a tight timeline, but Mariah was my consultant and she calmly helped me find some new options. I was able to find something off of the rack that I really like and I left feeling 100% better about my wedding! I will also note that I visited this store earlier on in my dress search process (maybe 7-8 months ago) and they were not as impressive, they seem to really be working on customer service. Pros: Range of styles available, good prices, frequent sales, on-site alterations. The staff is also very nice and you can get an appointment with very short notice (same day). Cons: This location does not necessarily have as many choices as other David's locations I have visited in larger metro areas. It's also important to keep in mind that this is not an upscale boutique, so the store doesn't necessarily feel as glamorous as some others and you won't find some of the more intricate styles you may see elsewhere. Bottom line: Great place to go, particularly if you are in a tight spot (i.e. dress problems) or on a budget.

We were looking for a first communion dress. Very helpful staff,clean and lots of selection and…read moresizes. It was wonderful!

This place is phenomenal. They have a wonderful selection of wedding dresses. Kelly is fantastic…read moreand made it a special experience for my mom and I that we will never forget.