I am writing to you today to share my profound appreciation for the service we received at your…read moreVictorian Avenue location during our bridal appointment. My apologies for the long review, but it is well worth it! Bridal shopping can be stressful, especially when you run into pushy sales tactics. Before arriving at your shop, we had a very discouraging, cold and frustrating experience at another local boutique (Swoon on Plumb Lane) where we felt pressured, rushed and undervalued. Coming into Blue Garter was like night and day, and being met by MaryEllen's professionalism was a breath of fresh air. What I witnessed from MaryEllen was truly masterclass-level professional service. From the moment we arrived, MaryEllen treated us like royalty. Her warmth, infectious smile, and deep knowledge of the dresses immediately put my friend, the bride-to-be at ease. She made us feel beautiful, comfortable and most importantly, she made us feel seen. She was able to accommodate our budget and found us something that we are thrilled with! What was most impressive, however, was her ability to manage the shop entirely on her own. During our appointment, two additional customers arrived at different times. MaryEllen managed to greet and assist both walk-ins with total grace, ensuring they felt attended to without ever making us feel forgotten or secondary. Her attention to detail, including a thoughtful champagne toast that made the experience unforgettable, shows a level of dedication to the "bridal experience" that is hard to find. She navigated a busy, solo-staffed business with such seamlessness that it appeared effortless. MaryEllen is a rare gem and an incredible representative of Blue Garter Bridal and Tux. I truly hope she is recognized for her hard work and expert level of customer care. I will certainly be recommending Blue Garter to others, and I personally look forward to returning to work with MaryEllen for my own wedding needs in the future. Her ability to secure a sale and a lifelong advocate for your business, where others failed, speaks volumes about her talent. I am so relieved my friend didn't spend her hard-earned money at a place where we felt like just a number. MaryEllen earned every bit of her commission today. If you want a stress-free, high-class experience, skip the pushy shops and go see MaryEllen! She is a gem who deserves a raise! Don't waste your time elsewhere; go see her first.

10/10, 5 stars, I don't have enough good things to say! These ladies made my experience so genuine,…read morefun, effortless, and special. They were very nice, friendly, accommodating, and they helped me find the dress of my dreams for a very fair and affordable price. This is the place to go!! I will always remember my experience here and I will always be thankful I chose Blue Garter Bridal and Tux.

ABSOLUTELY AMAZING SERVICE!!! They definitely lived up to…read moretheir name!! I called to get a quote and the next thing I know Kathleen was walking me through colors, styles, and what shoes to wear. I called on Monday and needed my suit Saturday by Tuesday afternoon I had my suit and when things didn't fit right I had my replacements the very next day! The service I received was definitely more than what I paid for! If you need a suit just in time at a great value definitely reach out!

my little brother needed a tux for prom last minute they require an appointment but we're so kind…read moreto help us same day! the woman who helped us I wish I knew her name treated us so kind!! you could tell she is compassionate about her job this place it truly a hidden gem thank you time and tux for making this process easy for us

Place was ok, the lady who greeted us was very friendly and helpful, she was able to steam iron the…read morepants. One thing tho they didn't have and we had to pay extra for was the color on the vest. They gave us an aqua color that my husband didn't end up wearing. Men's warehouse please!! Please her emerald Green in your inventory. So I can come back and make sure the pics online are the real colors. I was waiting to return the suits to do a full review, so everything went well there. It was easy they just scanned the barcode on there and we were on our way.

I had walked into the store to find a certain style of suit that i wasn't sure was going to be…read morethere. Upon being greeted and talking to this one younger man, i had shown him the style i was looking for, and he laughed and made a remark about the person wearing it in the photo, and suggested i go somewhere else "more in my price range"

Terrible services!!!…read more Suits looks nothing the like at catalog, shirt was not ironed at all. When I called to complain I got only. I'm sorry you should check before you left the store. so they are not responsible of how they get the merchandise! Really, they are only responsible of renting but not checking the status of how they give you the merchandise? we rented 3 suits all the sane one pair of pants not iron and all 3 shirt. this is not even worth 1 start.

Very friendly staff. It does not mention on their website that you pick out your own dresses and…read morethey just unlock the fitting room. I'm sure if you ask, they'd be more than happy to help you out, but I came in solo, so I didn't have anybody to help me in and out of any dresses. Small selection of dresses, all reasonably priced from what I saw. They also had other prom/quince dresses as well that were beautiful.

Was a great time got re married and was a nice place was classy place and will recommend to anyone…read morewho is looking for something to do

We were to marry 3-3 at Arch of Reno. Everything was set really looking forward to our celebration…read more Tragic accident I fell and fractured my hip. I'm so disappointed. The chapel very understanding. When we do make it to Reno to marry it will be at the Arch of Reno wedding chapel

I had a work event in South Lake Tahoe and forgot my dressy jacket. I happened in to Sidestreet…read moreBoutique and told the Sales Associate of my dilemma. I showed her a photo of my outfit and she helped me with some options. We narrowed it down to three and the next day I came in with my outfit and made my decision. They have such a great selection, lots of options, casual, dressy, and everything in between. They also have great prices and very unique items you can't find anywhere else. I also was able to pick up a necklace and some earrings made by a local jewelry artist. My overall experience was fantastic. They are conveniently located near heavenly and all the major hotels. If you're in the South Lake Tahoe area I highly recommend you check them out.

The service and the care they provided was wonderful. Over the phone and through the website, I…read morehad rented two tuxedos for the LTCC Alumni Gala and the staff at Sidestreet went above and beyond. Everything was perfect from the tux, to the shirts, tie and shoes. I will definitely rent from here again. Thank you.

I took my bridesmaid dress here on a tight timeline and had the best experience ever! The staff was…read moreso friendly, welcoming, and easy to work with. He explained everything clearly, gave honest advice, and made me feel completely comfortable leaving my dress in his hands. The tailoring itself was absolutely perfect, the fit is spot on, the stitching is clean, and they shaped the dress to my body beautifully. You can tell they really care about the details and take pride in their work. They even finished earlier than expected! If you need alterations for a bridesmaid dress, formal gown, or anything, I cannot recommend this place enough. Even went back again because I broke a strap and he was able to fix it and even enforced the other strap too? Amazing service, great communication, and truly skilled craftsmanship. I'm so happy with how my dress turned out!

I rented a tuxedo for my son's prom from Moda Italia Tuxedo & Tailoring, and even though it was…read morevery last minute, they helped us right away and made everything happen on time. The tux needed a few adjustments, and the guy name Amin handled it quickly and professionally. My son looked so handsome and was extremely happy. His prom night became an unforgettable and amazing memory for him, and we are so thankful for the care and effort Moda Italia put into helping us. They truly made a big impact on such a special occasion. Highly recommend!

Not only is Gloria incredible at what she does, but she always had me cracking up when I was with…read moreher for fittings. She is a no-nonsense kind of person and I always knew I was going to get her honest opinion, which I appreciated. My wedding dress had a massive train with satin box pleats, and I had a very specific vision for the bustle - I didn't want it to look like there even was a bustle. Not an easy challenge, but she mastered it! (See photo for before and after) We were supposed to get married in late August, but the Caldor Fire had other plans and Gloria was very accommodating and gracious with our planning and re-planning timelines. I would recommend her 100 times over.

Gloria is very professional and definitely knows what she's doing. I got my wedding dress online…read morebecause of the limitations with the pandemic and needed quite a few alterations done to make the dress perfectly mine. I came to her about 6 months before our wedding date which I'm glad I had done since it sounds like there were a lot of last minute brides coming to her due to moved wedding dates from the pandemic and the wildfires so my dress schedule got shifted a bit here and there but did not cause any problems with being ready for the big day. The day of the wedding a paid a tad more to have her bring the dress to my venue (not trusting myself to be able to properly transport it and ensure no wrinkles). She brought her steamer and made my dress look fabulous and also helped steam my bridesmaid's dress since she traveled from Maui.

We needed a table cloth fixed. And ASAP for a work event with a short turn around. Needless to say!…read moreIt was done flawlessly. Exactly to specifications and she even added Velcro's to make it easy to connect around the table! We are so grateful for the quick and efficient work! I would highly recommend!

I am sad to give a negative review to this business, as I had been going here for dry cleaning and…read moreresizing of some garments for several years. The quality of her work was not great, but I wanted to stay local. However, for the second time going there recently, the owner accused me of bad intentions without explaining why, which I take great offense to and will take my business elsewhere.