I have nothing but amazing things to say about Elegance by Roya. I bought my wedding dress here and the sales assistant was so attentive and supportive. She made sure the dress I selected was what I felt best in and not what anyone else had wanted for me. Getting the dress was fantastic, but the tailoring experience was somehow even better! Farah was so encouraging and attune to my needs. She made the process so easy and it was always a joy to come in and see her for my fittings. She made me feel confident and beautiful. Farah ensured that every detail of the dress was perfect for me. This was such a wonderful experience and I can't recommend this location and staff enough!! read more

Farrah was sooooooo sweet during my wedding dress appt. She was well equipped for my indecisiveness. She pulled about 7 dresses and, to my surprise, they were all my taste. This was a phenomenal experience. read more

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I had th most incredible experience at Royas. After countless dress appointments across different stores all over Nova, Rachel had the most calming, non "pushy" presence of them all. I truly felt like I could state my opinion and she took my opinion. So much so, she pulled & put me in my DREAM dress. When I tell you I am picky, I AM PICKY. Cannot say enough good things!! read more

I had an amazing experience choosing my gown at Elegance by Roya, Alexandria. From my very first visit, I felt welcomed and valued, as the staff worked with me in a very friendly and patient manner. Once I chose my gown, Farah worked on all alterations, ensuring the dress fit beautifully. Because of the short timeframe, the dress was "off the rack", but you'd never guess it thanks to Farah's beautiful work. I looked forward to every appointment, as Farah made me feel calm, confident, and beautiful during this exciting but nerve-wracking time! She provided very helpful guidance on how to ensure the dress fit well, how to keep the dress from wrinkling before the big day, and even recorded a "how to" video of herself bustling the gown for my MOH's reference. I am so thankful for Farah and the entire team at Elegance by Roya Alexandria for making this entire experience feel so special. read more

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I cannot recommend Elegance by Roya enough! I found my dream dress here last year, and I don't think I would have ever discovered it without Kimmie's help. I then had four fittings over the last few months with Farah, who was incredibly patient with me. She not only made the dress fit like a glove, but also made some significant additions to made the dress absolutely perfect for me. I'm so grateful for my experience with Elegance by Roya, and would recommend to anyone in the area looking for and stress-free dress shopping and fitting experience. read more

Farah was the stylist of all stylists! She helped me find THE dress. She listened to everything I asked for and found dresses that aligned with what I envisioned. She was respectful of price point and worked with me to find gowns that fell within a comfortable range, so if I fell in love with one I could actually choose it. read more

Had an amazing experience with Farah! It was my first time trying on bridal gowns and she pulled a perfect selection based on my not very specific thoughts on what I envisioned for myself. Their location was larger than expected and had plenty of space. Would recommend visiting this boutique! read more

I had a truly wonderful experience at Elegance By Roya in Old Town! From the moment my mom, sister, and I walked into the shop for our first appointment to try on dresses, to the day I picked up my dream dress and veil, it was a truly a magical experience. Mariam, Farah, and Kimmie took the time to really work with us. Mariam used her expertise to help me pick out a dress I was admiring and come up with ideas to make it truly my own. Farah worked her magic with the alterations, enabling me to feel 100% comfortable in my dress! She also helped create a special moment when I brought my mom's blusher to be added to my veil--it was a moment I will carry with me forever. She has quite the eye and knew exactly how to tailor the dress to my personality, on top of just being very kind, personable, and so supportive throughout this process! I cannot thank EBR enough for all that they did to make our wedding day so special and to make me feel truly like a princess. I would of course recommend buying your dream dress from them! read more

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My experience here was amazing! They were so helping in selecting a dress, helping me narrow down what I was really looking for, and then deciding on the perfect dress! It was a beautiful strapless dress but I wanted to add some flowy straps to hang off my arms and they were able to add those no problem. They were very intentional about making sure the straps were comfortable and not restricting in any way. Farah was especially detailed in marking the dress for alterations, making sure I was comfortable standing, walking, and sitting. She gave great advice for the bustle, for what to wear underneath, and for what to do if it needed to be dry cleaned after the wedding. I had a great experience with everyone in the business! read more

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I've completed my transaction and can now provide an objective review. Let me start by saying that the selection and customer service at Elegance By Roya is good. Ayesha was attentive and helpful with my selections. I loved 3 of 6 dresses that she selected. I don't have an exact budget, however, I am a conscious shopper so I wanted something from the SAMPLE sale that was advertised, off the RACK. I'm active duty military and was reassured that I would be given a good price. My plan is to resell the dress. I felt very pressured to finalize my decision quickly because of the anticipated increased foot traffic over the weekend and because of alterations (wedding July). I selected Dress #1, Martina Liana gown ($4000). After getting the price with an offer of 30% off, I decided not to make a decision at that time. I emailed the next day to inform Ayesha that I'd changed my mind in favor of dress #2, Enzoani Ora 2020 ($4600) which was less bulky and better for a beach wedding. I was out of town so an electronic contract and payment link was emailed. The contract and pricing for Dress #2 also reflected 30% off. After returning from my trip, I reached out to the store because I wanted to try on dresses #2 and #3 again before taking the dress out of the store as their contract doesn't allow for returns or exchanges. Dress #3 is Enzoani Raquel 2022 ($3400). It is very similar to Dress #2 but fits better and I was told would require "less alterations". Okay, great! Decision made...this is it! I'm leaving the store with a beautiful dress today! Well, this is where things got dicey and shady for me. I'd already paid $2932 for Dress #2 (there was ~$390 balance remaining). However, I was now being told that I only owed an additional $53 instead of $390. Well, that's interesting! Shouldn't I be getting a refund of about $500 since Dress #3 is so much less than Dress #2? Ayesha tells me that Dress #3 will only be discounted at 15% off and made up some lame excuse for the financial exploitation. I said something but decided to keep it classy rather than making a scene. I was also fully aware that I'd previously signed a contract and felt obligated to follow through. Although there was a moment during the completion of the transaction where I imagined myself having the strength of Incredible Hulk and flipping the whole damn desk over. I digress...I also calmly waited for the alterations quote to see just how greedy this business is. My alterations quote was $1750! Got it! Price gouging 101! Either you don't want my business or your business is struggling to move inventory so willing customers are simply being ripped off...sad either way. With that, my overall experience was NOT good. Why do businesses resort to exploitative tactics? Price gouging is a bad business practice even in this economy. Why not sell old inventory at a consistently discounted price and write off the losses on taxes? Where's the accountant?? Bottom line: I'm going to be cute and happy at my wedding but I would NOT recommend patronizing this business unless you're fine with being taken advantage of. I can't condone any degree of financial exploitation especially when dealing with women who are planning and preparing for emotionally charged experiences like weddings where we're forced to make hundreds of decisions in a short span of time. I hope this review helps someone in the DMV area. read more

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This is my review for Farah and her team! She was so amazing and I appreciate her kindness and her help throughout this process! She was incredibly helpful and made this process a lot easier! My dress is absolutely beautiful and fits like a glove. read more

I had the most wonderful experience working with Farah at Elegance by Roya. From the moment I walked in, she made me feel comfortable, listened closely to my vision, and guided me through the process with so much patience, care, and expertise. Farah's eye for detail and her ability to understand what styles would suit me best were truly exceptional. What impressed me most was how invested she was in helping me find the dress--not just any dress. She never rushed me, offered thoughtful suggestions, and celebrated each step along the way. Her professionalism, kindness, and genuine excitement made the whole experience feel so special and memorable. Thank you, Farah!!! read more

I cannot say enough wonderful things about my experience at Elegance by Roya in Alexandria! From the moment I walked in, I felt so welcomed and cared for. My appointment was private, which meant I was the only bride being helped at that time--such a special touch. Kimmie was absolutely amazing! She is so down to earth, kind, and incredibly professional. She took the time to make sure every detail was just right, really listened to what I was looking for, and gave me the guidance I needed without ever making me feel pressured. She made the whole process fun, relaxed, and memorable. Thanks to Kimmie, I found the dress of my dreams! I left my appointment feeling confident, excited, and so grateful. I can't recommend Elegance by Roya--and especially Kimmie--enough. If you're a bride searching for your gown, this is the place to go! read more

Although I didn't end up purchasing my dress here - I'd still love to share my experience! Cost options: a wide range, very reasonable and could likely fit your budget Bridal stylist Paola: very friendly, made me feel comfortable, listened to my wants and brought me dresses that fit my style/requests Dress options: again, a wide range Setting: I wish there was a bit more division between the different brides trying on dresses Overall experience: positive! Only reason I've given a 4 and not a 5 is due to the lack of division between brides trying on dresses, and I also think having other experiences at other dress shops led me to want more of an activity/experience feel :) (e.g., welcoming us with options for a drink, having a photo station, etc.) read more

Crystal was an awesome stylist! Loved my experience trying on dresses here. There was a wide selection of dresses to try

I went to several places before my appointment at Elegance by Roya, and I immediately knew it was the right shop. Farah worked with me for months on my dress to help make sure it was perfect for the day. Including last minute alterations 4 days out and answering tons of emails. I had several appointments for fitting and she was patients and helpful at every step. Don't make my mistake, come here first! read more

Farah was amazing! She helped create my dream dress and I can't thank her enough! She made this one of the best experiences of my life!

I wanted to shout out the incredible Zeba. I walked into the store thinking I wanted a princess gown... and wasn't sure I was going to find one I liked. At the end of the fitting, not having found one I really loved, I asked her to pick something out for me based on my body type. She came back with the dress I ended up with (a dress I would have never ever picked for myself) and it was love at first try. She made the process easy and fun! Also an additional shout to the wonderful Farah ... a life saver! Her guidance, and alterations made me feel calm, confident, and THRILLED with my dress. Get your dress here!!!!! read more

Picked out the dress at another salon who said it would take 10 months -- this place had same dress but it would come in 6 months! Life savers. Farah was patient and even did a rush alteration so I could take it home the same day as third fitting. read more

Anyone cannot find her wedding dress on her first visit to any store. That's what I had believed until I knocked on the door of Elegance By Roya in Old Town, Alexandria. I was wrong. I already got my dream dress when I left the shop on the same day. Still unbelievable! It's Ayesha who helped my journey to explore as many dresses as I liked. I was inspired by her professional suggestions and advice, while we had lots of fun because she is such a lovely person! My concern about my three-layered lace dress was its size, 12 because mine is 2. Actually I really didn't understand how it would make my alteration process much more complicated at that point. Another lovely rescuer, Farah sorted all out! Her professional knowledge and experience in fashion reshaped my dress so skilfully without losing any beauty of it. Farah felt like a magician who answered any difficult requests! Thank you so much, Ayesha and Farah for your absolutely fabulous assistance. read more

Elegance by Roya in Old Town gave me the bridal experience of my dream!! Farah was honestly the most wonderful attendant--so good at helping me narrow down from their almost overwhelming selection of dresses. She did a great job helping me pick the dress I that best suited me and the vibe for my wedding. Farah and Elegance by Roya also helped me with an after-party dress. They expedited everything for a pretty fast turn around for our wedding, too. If I ever do a vow renewal, there's nowhere else I'd go. They're amazing, and Farah especially was so lovely. Also, Kimmie helped too, and was just lovely and encouraging. I cannot recommend them highly enough. read more

EBR is a luxe spot to look for wedding dresses. Farah worked with me to find the dress of my dreams. She was incredibly patient and kind. When I was unsure about certain styles, she would push me to articulate what I was looking for and what I may not have liked. She was able to select some fabulous dresses for me. She even surprised me with looks I did not expect to like. The dresses at EBR are great quality and you'll be taken care of by their professional staff! read more

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I can not explain how grateful I am to the team at Elegance by Roya. I traveled throughout the eastern seaboard (Boston, NYC, Baltimore and Washington, DC) in search of my perfect dress. My search ended this past February with the help of Paola. She was extraordinarily patient - allowing me to try on as many dresses as time allowed. She not only listened to what look I hoped to achieve, but also offered helpful suggestions and was honest when I asked for her opinion. As grateful as I was for her help, I became completely indebted to her for assisting with customizations that helped me achieve my look. My dress was one of a kind! Months later, once my dress arrived, I had the pleasure of meeting with Farah. She is another angel - as kind as she is skilled. I trusted her completely with additional alterations: She molded the dress to my form. Not only did she ensure that I looked my best, but she soothed my frayed nerves. I truly cannot say enough about her - I miss her already. My words cannot express my love for Elegance by Roya and my gratitude for Paola and Farah. read more

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Literally can't say enough positive words about this bridal shop. It is clean, stylish and Farrah was so sweet and knowledgeable. She took the time to listen to my vision and suggested gowns that were perfect for me. I felt like she was truly invested in my special day and gave suggestions of hairstyles jewelry and let me take the time tonfigure out what would work for me. She ensured that I felt confident in my dress and I loved how intimate and private the setting is. I don't have the professional photos yet but I loved my experience. Everything I could have asked a question about, she already had an answer and gave me information about how to care for my gown on the big day! read more

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Update posted!! Love love love my dress!! I called to see where I can send it for preservation and it's been handled without hassle! read more

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Not my favorite experience compared to the other two salon appointments I've had. Felt rushed, paid $50 for an appointment that was only 25 minutes, I didn't feel like I could ask to try a few more after the initial 3 dresses I tried on, and our stylist didn't offer and just said okay, have a great day! Just in general not super attentive and as the first appointment of the day they made it clear to me that I was the first of many many many appointments. read more

I had a wonderful experience at Elegance by Roya! Farah was fantastic and pulled exactly what I was looking for. She was knowledgeable, kind and patient. When my mom called the next day to ask details about the dress I fell in love with, they remembered us read more

I cannot say enough excellent things about Elegance By Roya! I was referred to the boutique by a friend and was thrilled with my experience. The shop is elegant, very clean and everyone treats you like a VIP! My stylist Mia was such a pleasure, she was so accommodating and not pushy at all (as I'd experienced at another shop.) She allowed us to take our time selecting gowns and did not push things that were out of budget. We were encouraged to "sleep on it," and were given a complimentary re-try appointment the following week. That experience was even better, my mom and I being the only customers in the shop, along with Mia and Farrah who was able to discuss some alterations I was interested in. I ended up purchasing the first dress I tried! Thank you everyone at EBR! Cannot wait to continue the alteration experience with this team. read more

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I purchased a wedding dress off-the-rack and had it altered by their seamstresses all in one month's time during COVID-19. The staff is super friendly and professional, and they are really good at staying organized! The ladies also do a great job scheduling the bride's next appointments. They have a variety of dresses in the store, and seem to adjust well to individual needs. read more

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My DIL was charged $100 for an hour. Our time was 10 minutes short and a very abrupt and negative middle aged woman took a dress my DIL wanted to try on again and refused to return it. The girl helping us was flustered and embarrassed. Obviously poor leadership and terrible customer service. Not what you hope to experience shopping for your wedding day. Do yourself a favor and go anywhere else. read more

Although I didn't end up purchasing my dress here, I had a fantastic appointment with Farah, who was extremely kind, friendly, and attentive. She pulled some incredible options for me that were exactly along the lines of what I was looking for, and she was very respectful of budget which I appreciated. read more

An update as a response and as a warning to future brides that may use Elegance By Roya's services. $1100 is not the standard price for wedding dress alterations, if anything there are multiple places in the DMV that offer to alter the dress for half the price. These are reputable places btw - feel free to message me for the person I used for my new dress. Additionally - I'd like to respond to Roya. I cancelled my appointment to re-measure for a few reasons. 1. I didn't want to drive 45 minutes to be measured again because I know I haven't gotten smaller over the 6 or 7 months I waited to get the dress. 2. Given that I had less than 2 months until my wedding date, I lacked the desire or capacity to go back to your boutique. In fact, I spent my time researching new boutiques to find dresses that wouldn't take more than 6 months to get my dress. 3. I really didn't want to go to you for an opinion, then trust that same opinion, and pay $1100 for alterations as I have already spent nearly $3000 on a wedding dress from you...and be disappointed. Final note: they are FINAL sales y'all, no refunds whatsoever. So please be picky about what size is ordered, because they may want to order a larger size for you to potentially spike up the costs of your alterations. Edit: Roya, I have NO records of when my dress was ordered. Your company did not send any updated emails following the sale you made to me. The only email I received was in April signing the sales agreement, and later in September from your company requesting me to pay the rest of the dress off. read more

The day I went dress shopping, I made two appointments and tried on around 10-12 gowns at each store. I was getting so stressed because I genuinely didn't "love" any gown. At a frazzled moment, I called Elegance by Roya to see if they had a same-day appointment. They let me know if I could get there in 20 minutes they could fit me in. I ran my whole bridal squad down King Street and was greeted by Abagail. Abagail listened to me better than anyone had and let me walk to the store with her. She was amazing at letting me discreetly know what was in my price range and what was not. I so appreciated her attentiveness. Abagail brought me over a dress that I almost didn't try on because I wasn't in love with it on the hanger, then I got it on and that was the dress I went with! My dress came in 7 months later and the store was able to hold on to the dress due to my travel schedule for me to come and pick it up! I would definitely recommend this store as a stop to any bride in the area! read more

I have nothing but wonderful things to say about Mia. I came into the store less than three weeks away from the wedding date because the dress I bought at another place had been poorly tailored. She immediately understood my concerns and pulled several amazing options, all that would be ready within the very short timeframe. The first dress she pulled was the winner! Every step of the way, she was understanding, thoughtful, kind and offered solutions. She was generous with her time and exceedingly helpful. I trusted her judgment completely and I highly recommend folks come here for their wedding needs. read more

I could not be more pleased with my experience at Elegance by Roya. From start to finish, the team was incredibly helpful, knowledgeable and considerate and they surely made my bridal season one to remember. Emily helped me find my dress after one visit and Farah worked with me through alterations. I cannot rave about Farah enough! She really helped me create the dress of my dreams and encouraged me to make my dress my own. Her background in design and her many years in fashion surely showed itself during our time together. I would recommend Elegance by Roya to any bride!!! They will not disappoint. read more

Today I purchased my wedding dress and veil at Elegance by Roya (ERB) in Old Town. This was my second time visiting ERB, and I enjoyed both experiences. I went to ERB in October to try on wedding dresses for the first time and worked with Ayesha. The bridal salon is beautiful, and Ayesha was wonderful. Ayesha was patient with me and my mom during the first visit, and even when I went several emails she was pleasant; it was great to see her face today. I ended up purchasing the gown from my first visit, I had to make 100% sure it was THE one. I'm so excited for my wedding day! I highly recommend visiting ERB, they truly set the bridal salon bar for me. read more

If I could give 1000 stars I would! Roya, Mariam, Jacqueline & especially Farah have been soo helpful, sweet and professional throughout this whole process. As soon I walked in the Alexandria location 2 years ago, I knew the YSA Makino dress on the mannequin was too good to be true & over my budget. After my sister nudged me to "just try it on", I fell in love with it & knew it was the dress. People always say "you'll know it's the dress..." & that's exactly how sparkly and magical I felt in that moment. Now 2 years later, my sister is getting married & of course got her dress from elegance by Roya (Tyson's location)! We both ended up with Ysa Makino - such beautiful detail & the ballgown really makes u feel like a princess. Luckily, the only tailoring I had to get was just a little bit for the cleavage area. Hemming was perfect since I'm 5'9. Elegance by Roya really does stand by its name. They are truly exceptional and definition of elegance. Please go stop by!!! I can't help but to spread the word to all future brides I have met. read more

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Came in here without any expectations and only a slight idea of the style I wanted. My consultant, Ayesha, was very patient with me and immediately set my expectations about pricing before I tried on any dresses. Since this is a boutique shop, it could be pricey, but you are getting an amazing selection, honestly. Ayesha was super helpful and positive the entire time. She picked out new dresses based on my comments and really allowed me to have the full bridal experience. I tried on maybe around 7 dresses before I found my favorite. Still, I wasn't able to say "yes" to the dress. I took the weekend to think about it and did some more research on dresses since I found the designer that suited my figure. That week, I requested a follow-up appt later in the day - near closing time. Ayesha made it work for me. We tried on a new dress I found online, then my original favorite. I loved the new dress immediately, but had to make sure, so Ayesha let me put it back on even though it was after their closing time (thank you so much for that!). I said YES to my dress! Thanks Ayesha and crew for waiting for me to make such a big decision after hours. I look forward to our future exchanges and will definitely recommend this place to any future brides! read more

Horrible experience. One dress was worse than the next. My bridal consultant did not get my vision and continually made me feel worse bringing out worse and worse dresses that I didn't even ask for. The quality of dresses is low here for the price- no Monique lullier or Vera wang. Save your time and go elsewhere. read more

Saddia was amazing! This was my second dress shop and it was a night and day difference from the first. It goes without saying that your experience wedding dress shopping can be very hit or miss and it really sets the tone for the rest of wedding planning. Her excitement and enthusiasm made her feel like a friend and truly went a long way to making the experience extra special! Plus, I said yes to the very FIRST dress! read more