I knew I didn't want a big wedding and my fiancé felt the same. We opted for a courthouse elopement. My goal was to find an off the rack dress that didn't require alterations, if at all possible and was reasonably priced. While I didn't want the big wedding, I still wanted to feel like a bride. I was doing some Yelp searches and though there were a couple of bridal shops nearer to my home in the Puyallup area, when I saw Ivoryology I felt like this was going to be the place to go. I called on a Friday morning asking if we could get in that day and they said yes! I knew exactly where the store would be located as I previously went to school at UW Tacoma -it's in the alley way across from the mattress factory. Parking can be tricky. Coren listened to what I wanted and allowed us to pick out whatever dresses we wanted. The first 2 were stunning, but a little tight around the arms/bust as I'm top heavy. Normally anywhere from a size 10-14, Coren pulled a size 16 of a dress she thought would be perfect-and it was!! I said yes to that dress and then Coren helped me pick out a gorgeous veil to complete the look. I waited to post my review so I could show pictures of the final look (no professional hair and makeup, I just did it myself). Not professional pics -we'll do those later. It's true, the camera adds 10 pounds. And I'm not photogenic. But I'm still so pleased and I felt beautiful. Overall, I was and am so happy with my experience at Ivoryology and with my dress and veil. I would recommend to any soon-to-be bride, whether you need a quick elopement dress or a dress for a giant wedding and reception. read more

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I had such a great experience at Ivoryology and truly cannot recommend it enough. After visiting many bridal shops around the greater Seattle area, this one was by far my favorite! From the moment I walked in, the atmosphere was exactly what I hoped for - spacious, cozy, and so elegant. It felt intimate without being cramped, and I immediately felt comfortable and excited. I went to so many off the rack stores and the dresses at Ivoryology were some of the best! They were in really good condition, had great variety, and I loved their pricing structure! A huge part of what made the experience so special was Michaela. She was incredibly patient, kind, and genuinely invested in helping me find my dress. We tried on so many different styles, she never rushed me or made me feel overwhelmed. Instead, she guided me thoughtfully, listened to what I liked (and didn't like), and helped me narrow things down in a way that felt easy and fun. She also had the dress changing process down to a science! She pampered me while also providing privacy and efficiency. The process with her was so seamless and comfortable. And the best part- I found my perfect dress! Also, they never pressured me or made me feel bad about not liking certain dresses or not finding the one right away (I did not make my decision on my first visit). This was such a memorable and joyful experience. I am so grateful to Michaela and the whole Ivoryology team for making it so special. If you're a bride looking for a positive dress shopping experience and great selection of dresses, this shop is an absolute must-visit! read more

I said yes to the dress!! Amazing spot with great selections. The store is gorgous and will get you those insta pics you want. The dressing area to view the dresses on is perfect and spacious. The dresses all being off the rack and $1299 is what drew me in. That and the few pictures I'd seen of them having options in my style. They make it easy to make reservations online. The customer service was top notch every step of the way. Even to a text message with parking advice while I was making my way over there. Rory was my stylist and I couldn't have asked for a better person. She was warm and genuine and I needed that shopping alone. They let you browse and select your own dresses to try on. Rory selected one from the discount section she thought i would like based on my selections and that one ended up being the one. My dream dress and $999, couldn't be happier!! On top of that when she saw it was the one she went and selected sleeves she thought would match as i had mentioned my love for sleeves. They made the dress even more magical and i wouldn't have been able to select them myself. Will highly recommend to any brides in the area! read more

Ivoryology - Bridal Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

I can't say enough good things about my appointment at Ivoryology. Tia was my stylist and she made the entire experience feel fun and safe. I had an uncomfortable experience at another bridal shop the day prior and came into this appointment feeling super nervous, but she immediately put my mind at ease. She quickly figured out my style and pulled some really incredible dress and accessory picks, in addition to encouraging my mom and future MiL (who were very excited) to choose some favorites as well. There was a wonderful selection of dresses to choose from as a plus size bride, and the prices are unbeatable. The shop is beautifully decorated and well lit too, which made the whole experience feel upscale. Seriously, run, don't walk, to Ivoryology if you're still looking for a wedding dress - I can't recommend this store and team enough. read more

I had a great experience at Ivoryology, and i said yes to my dress there! They had a good selection of dresses, i was able to try on different styles and stay within my price range. I was helped by Rory, and she made me feel very comfortable and confident trying on dresses. She helped me put my whole look together! I had a lot of fun dress shopping, and an all around great experience! read more

I can't say enough great things about my experience at Ivoryology Tacoma! I loved this off the rack but still luxurious experience and with my say yes to the dress moment. As a plus size bride, I was a little anxious about trying on dresses and the staff made me feel so comfortable, beautiful and sexy! There was a great selection of different types of dresses which really helped as this was my first place trying on dresses. I really liked that they texted me ahead of time to see if I had any ideas or dresses that I liked or any style inspo pics. I also liked the wedding registration form that I filled out ahead of time to give them an idea of what I could be looking for. The customer service was top notch, from beginning to end. I'd like to give a special shout out to Rory who was my assigned staff for my appointment. She made me and my guests feel special and heard and helped me get into and out of dresses and helped talk me through each dress one by one until I knew I had found the one. I had my teary moment when I found the one! She really made the day and helped make it special. I went back the next day to purchase my dress and veil! I am elated and can't wait for the big day to wear my Ivoryology dress. I ended up going to other local Tacoma bridal stores but ended up coming right back, as the dress was the one and the experience was the best at Ivoryology. I will recommend Ivoryology Tacoma to all upcoming brides! You will not be disappointed! 10/10 experience! read more

Ivoryology - Bridal Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

I am in love with Tacoma's newest bridal shop! It's located in the brewery district right downtown. The street is so cute and fully renovated with pizza across the street. I felt totally safe parking in the garage literally next door and getting buzzed in by Stephanie. She was putting out all of their gorgeous new wedding dresses. I could not believe they are all $1299. All one pricing. And all are off the rack wedding dresses so you can take them home the same day! They carry all of the sizes 0-30, though more plus size wedding dresses are still on order. Same with their jewelry and bridal veils. The staff is so nice and so excited to open! read more

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I was dress shopping and had gone to a place that put a sour taste in my mouth and I didn't want to end on a bad note. I happened to do a Google search for bridal dresses near me and Ivoryology happened to have one appointment left! From the booking to the service was phenomenal! Tia was my stylist and immediately began to pick up on my style and what my dislikes were. I'm so thankful they had an appointment because I found the perfect dress for me! Another amazing detail about this bridal boutique is that every dress is the same price, no matter the style, size, etc. Another big thank you to Tia for helping me and actually listening to what I had to say! I highly recommend making an appointment at Ivoryology! read more

The employee who helped me try on dresses was incredibly sweet & funny, the selection of dresses was soooo beautiful, I gave 3 stars because of this: The owner of the company happened to be there from Tennessee or something, and she absolutely crowded my experience (and filmed the whole thing?). She kept coming into my dressing room while I'm already getting helped by the employee, she wouldn't let me try on a veil with any dress until it was in the "special mirror" where she was obviously just trying to make the sale, she literally opened the curtain while I'm topless in front of my family/friends, and lastly she kept interrupting me to correct her employee during my experience, & adding pieces I didn't want. The employee herself was so nice, professional, understood what I was looking for, and did nothing wrong. I just got unlucky with the owner being there. Again, owner filmed my experience which is so weird lol but whatever. Found my dress elsewhere! read more

I checked out this new bridal shop, it's so cute, and the girl that helped me was so sweet, and I found the perfect wedding dress!