Jessica Bridal

In my search for a wedding dress, I visited TWENTY stores and tried on over 115 gowns. Yes, you…read morejust read that correctly. Novia Mia is different than the other stores - they make the dress TO your measurements. They don't order a size X and then alter it. I bought a dress there and they ended up making two HUGE alterations into the way it was made, which other stores didn't even mention they could do. I'm 5'2" or 5'3" and really needed some of these things done. I'll tell you - if I'm paying $1100 for a dress, I'm going to be darn happy with it. She has a bunch of dresses in store for you to try on. When you select one, she asks if you want it changed in any way, and also shows you what you can do with it. You can also take her a photo of a dress you like and they'll make it for you for a reasonable price. I highly suggest stopping here in your search for a wedding gown or bridesmaid dresses.

Worst customer service I have received in a long time. Checked ahead to see if we needed an…read moreappointment to look at bridesmaids dresses and was advised we didn't. When we arrived the 3 associates working were sitting behind the desk chatting while one wedding gown appointment was in the process. We were directed to the back to look through dresses and were told we could use the changing spaces available. For 50 minutes we looked through, trying on dresses, and having questions but no one came back to check on us to see if we perhaps needed a hand. Then one of the associates came to tell us they had two more appointments and we needed to leave basically. That was fine but we really wanted one of the dresses, and it had zero information attached. No tag, no price, nothing. I asked if we could have the information and was told they didn't have time to give it to me. I asked if they had an idea on the price of the dress and was told no, they would take my name and number and call me once they were finished with appointments. Had one of them come back while we were trying dresses this could have been avoided but instead we were completely snubbed. 2 1/2 hours later while I was driving home I miss their call and they didn't even have the decency to leave a voicemail with the details? So I pull over and call back and no answer. What a headache and waste of time.

My beautiful Novia Mia dress. Photo taken at Lantern Community Church

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Dress take 2. Because I'm sure you all care! Photo taken at Lantern Community Church

Durand Bridal and Formal Wear

3.4(21 reviews)

3.8 km•Haysboro

Wouldn't recommend if you want a stress free experience... I ordered my dress from them, it came in…read moreheavily stained and instead of getting a new one the owner decided to save money and get it dry cleaned. I was told it was good as new and to come and pick it up, I came and it was still stained... I had to drive half way across the city three times , not including when I bought it just to get a dress NOT full of stains. The gas alone was 1/3 the price of the dress. I received $75 to compensate over a tank of gas and hours and hours of my time wasted...

I highly recommend seeing Gracie!! She was so helpful in picking my dress, knew exactly what would…read moresuit my body type. I tried on a bunch and all her suggestions were my favourite.

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Echo Evenings & Bridal

2.0(12 reviews)

4.8 km•Downtown

Super friendly there! My sister and I aren't the easiest customers as we can be picky but they…read moresteered us into the right direction in terms of the silhouette and size. Great at keeping the price range in our set budget and always cheerful. They have a partnered seamstress for alterations which was great too. All in all I would go back and recommend anyone to go there.

The dress itself was high quality. Unfortunately the sleeves in the picture were much shorter than…read morewhat came with the dress. I never would have ordered the dress with the cap sleeves that were sent. I spoke with a man at the store regarding a different matter before the order was placed. At that time he told me I would get 60 % of my money back if I was not satisfied with the dress. After several calls I finally got an email saying they do not give any refunds. Even if the dress is not the same as in the picture!!! I am now out 500$. Horrible customer service!! Fraudulent.

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David's Bridal

2.3(79 reviews)

1.7 km•Kingsland

Alessia was very help and kind. She provided amazing service and I will be recommending coming in…read moreagain to my friends and family because of her.

The vibes were really off from the manager or whoever was in charge…read more I had a dress on layaway and made two follow-up appointments. I had to cancel the first due to scheduling issues, but I confirmed the second. When I called to make the follow-up appointments, I explained that I wanted to come in and try on the dress I had chosen again to make sure it was the one I wanted. During my first appointment, I saw the dress on the mannequin and loved how it looked. Luckily, they had it in my size. When they brought it out, they mentioned it was wrinkled because it had just been taken out and hadn't been steamed yet. I decided to go with the dress and put it on layaway, but I had a hard time seeing past the wrinkles in the photos I took when I first tried it on. That's why I wanted a follow-up appointment and asked twice if it was possible to have the dress steamed like the other dresses on the floor. Both times, whoever I spoke to said they could do that for me. Today, I went in for my follow-up appointment (I live an hour outside of Calgary), and they brought out the dress, but it wasn't steamed. When I asked about it, the manager or whoever she had immediately told me they couldn't steam the dress unless I paid for it in full. I tried to explain the initial conversations I had with the other staff who booked my follow-up appointments, but she was dismissive and her vibes were totally off. She kept repeating that they only steam fully paid dresses. I was going to pay it off today as I had it on layaway, but she questioned who booked my appointment and demanded her workers find out. She kept talking over me and to her workers in a tone that made me feel uncomfortable. I tried to show her the image of the wrinkly dress I had when I first tried it on, but she didn't seem interested and kept saying they don't steam dresses on layaway. I tried to explain that it was steamed on the mannequin and the other dresses on the floor weren't as wrinkly, but she kept asking her workers to find out who booked my appointment. Eventually, she said they could steam the top material to smooth it out, which was all I had wanted and requested. She quickly had two workers in the back steaming the top material for me, and I got to try it on wrinkle-free. I felt so awkward and uncomfortable from her tone and attitude towards me and her workers that I shut down. I didn't feel good after that and didn't want to engage with her or anyone there. I ended up deciding to keep looking for my dress elsewhere and didn't want to get that dress anymore from them. The worker and other manager who helped me during my first appointment were so welcoming and hyped me up, and I left feeling so good. But after today, I think I'll stay far away from David's Bridal. It's unfortunate because I loved the dress, but the way the older manager made me feel was no good, and I don't need that kind of energy near me. So, I decided to let go of the dress, and they took $140 off my $350 layaway price, which I find unfair as I really wanted the dress, but the whole experience was off, so I guess I'll just take the loss and move on far away from this place.

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Wrinkly dress :/

Blissful Bridal

2.8(16 reviews)

1.3 km

My appointment at Blissful was good. It wasn't out of this world, but I would give it a solid B+…read more When we got there we were given free reign to pick any dresses to try on. They were organized by size which was helpful, but it was a little overwhelming, especially since other stores i had been to picked out dresses for me. The staff was very friendly but were clearly busy. I was being juggled with another customer or two during my stay. The changerooms were very small, especially with some of the huge skirts I was trying on, and the viewing areas were open to the whole store. The dresses themselves were beautiful, and I came very close to buying one of two dresses I tried on. They had a nice variety of accessories and bridesmaids dresses as well, though I didn't pay much attention to them while we were there. All in all, it was good. Again: B+

2018 Grad dress - this was our 5th store and of all the stores this associate was the most helpful…read more Appointment is recommended. The was a wide variety of dress selections to choose from. Was recommended to me by a friend and I will recommend to others too.

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Cameo & Cufflinks

2.8(17 reviews)

4.7 km•Beltline

After having had a horrible experience at another store (The Bridal Boutique), and deciding not to…read morebuy a dress I LOVED because the service was so bad, the service at C&C was a welcome change. I arrived 15 minutes early for my appointment on an early Tuesday afternoon. As soon as I arrived, I was promptly greeted by a consultant and the owner. The consultant led me to the back and started asking me about my budget and my preferences before leading me to the dresses. She explained they were divided by designer, and encouraged me to pick out some dresses that I liked. She also went around and picked out some recommendations that she thought I would like. I mentioned I wanted to stay under $2500, but that I could be flexible if I found a dress I really loved. She was very respectful of my price point, and brought a significant number of dresses I liked. I'm the kind of person who likes to try on almost everything, if only to eliminate dresses. I must have tried on over a dozen dress, and the consultant was very helpful and patient. She was kind, and made me feel very comfortable. The only reason I am not giving C&C 5 stars is because she had to take care of a customer over the phone for upwards of 20 minutes, leaving me alone in my dressing room. The owner was taking care of another customer, so I sat in on the other appointment and became friends with the bride (haha). I think the situation could have been better handled if she delegated me to the owner, so the owner could make sure that I was doing ok (while keeping her focus on her first bride). The consultant was very apologetic though. I DID wind up finding the perfect dress at HALF my budget ($1300), and I never felt hurried or pressured into a dress. Despite the phone call, this was definitely the best service I experienced, and I have been to 5 or 6 different stores in the Calgary area. I do strongly recommend Cameo & Cufflinks because when the consultant was around, the service was exceptional. Although their selection is on the smaller side, the dresses are all beautiful with a wide variety of price points and silhouettes.

I started my dress shopping very early for my sept 2016 wedding. Living in edmonton I started at…read moreall the boutique shops in west Ed mall, David's, posh shops, you name it. Cameo and cuff links was the only place in the province that carried a dress similar to what I wanted. I called my maid of honour and we made the trip south. As soon as I walked in the building i knew I made the right choice. The customer service girls were awesome! Based on what I said I wanted they were able to pull lots of dresses similar and within my budget (under $2000). We actually sat and talked about what I wanted and they have suggestions, being a first time bride every other place was a bit overwhelming when I was told to just start picking. The lay out was awesome! I loved that the dressing rooms were a bit more private. The staff stayed close by to help me zip up. I felt like VIP even though we didn't pay for the VIP treatment (which is super cheap compared to other places I looked) Once I decided on a dress, I had a few alterations I wanted to see ie sleeves, veils etc, we tried a lot of options and when things didn't look right they helped to explain why, rather than just trying to say the right thing. The honesty is a appreciated as so many other places tell you that you look awesome to make an extra buck. I am so happy I made te trip to buy my dress and can't wait to go back and pick it up with the rest of the girls, and when we do we will probably splurge for the VIP just to get the champagne ;)

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The Bridal Centre

2.0(65 reviews)

2.8 km

My fiancé HATES shopping, even if it's for him. I asked him to keep an open mind, but I think it…read morewas Paul that made it actually an enjoyable experience. Paul is very knowledgeable, helpful and personable, which is what made myself and my fiancé 100% sure to go with The Bridal Centre for the rental of the groomsmen suits. Not to mention the price to rent a suit (including shoes, not including a suit jacket - which is the look we're going for) was way under what we expected. I love that they make it so simple and convenient for the groomsmen and gives me a HUGE peace of mind knowing that the guys will look their best and comfortable the day of! The only reason I haven't given 5 stars is because we haven't yet rented the suits. I'll probably be updating my review after the wedding. Thanks Paul for making suit shopping a pleasant experience! And you're ability to manage multiple customers, without wavering on customer service, blew me out of the water!

Beautiful dresses and excellent service from everyone I met! I would recommend checking them out.read more

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Mylee's Bridal

3.8(4 reviews)

7.1 km

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Very experienced and professional staff. We got great pricing for our wedding party. The fitting…read morewas done perfectly and ever since I've sent all my friends there.

Mylee's is my go-to place for Bridesmaid dresses. After shopping at numerous other bridal stores…read moreacross Alberta, I'll order from Mylee every time. Her prices are lower than anyone else I've been able to find by a significant margin, and she always delivers what she says she will on time, or usually early. Her communication is best through e-mail (I find her slightly difficult to understand over the phone), and she is always quick to respond. I would suggest going elsewhere to try on bridesmaid dresses, as her store is quite crowded, and somewhat dimly lit, (parking can also be difficult) but order here, you won't be disappointed.

The Bridal Boutique

2.6(8 reviews)

0.9 km•Windsor Park

I went here over the weekend for my girlfriend's appointment. When we walked in, there was an…read moreemployee sitting at the front desk who was on the phone. Although she was occupied, I thought it was odd that she didn't even look up to acknowledge us, or told the phone to hold to ask us if we had an appointment. In the end, my friend and I walked in on our own to find our friends. The consultant that was "helping" us was absolutely terrible and horrid. She looked like she dreaded being there and gave off a mean aurora the entire interaction. None of us felt comfortable, and in the end the bride-to-be decided to end the appointment short (with less than 30 mins into the viewing). That speaks volume as to the professionalism of the store. With most bridal dress shopping, the employees typically share the same excitement as the customers and ask tons of questions. This consultant was unenthused and you could tell she just hated her life. I have had much better retail experience and customer service at the Gap. Perhaps she was bitter that she was not the one trying on the dresses. Although the dresses in the store are beautiful, I would highly recommend people to AVOID this place due to the horrendous experience endured. If this was my friend's first bridal dress shopping, it would've set a negative precedence, but thankfully, it was not. We later ended up at Rocco, which was night and day! All the employees at Rocco were super helpful and kind. They were all happy to say the least, and no one gave off an intimidating vibe at all.

Gorgeous dresses! Excellent service! I booked the appointment and I was the only person at the…read moretime. I had all the attention I need and all the dresses they brought were totally aligned with my taste! They offered me options and All beautiful! Would definitely recommend this place!

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Alana S.

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13 years ago

I am new to Canada so was relying on good reviews for my wedding dress search. I wanted to try on a dress I had tried on back home in Australia and after reading some positive reviews for Jessica Belle Rykis Bridal, and seeing that they stocked Mori Lee, I made an appointment. I had been to 3 other stores that did not have much of a selection for the style I was after. The staff were very friendly and welcoming which was a big comfort being in a new city and wedding dress shopping on my own! Plus they had the exact dress I wanted to try again! I was after a particular style and they had a great selection of that style from various designers Mori Lee, Jasmine, Impression & WI by Pronovias. I also noticed they had quite a selection at great sale prices. The staff knew exactly what I was after and pulled some great dresses for me to try, one of which was 'the dress'. I was also extremely happy with their prices (much cheaper than in Australia, which I expected!) but also comparable to purchasing through some of the bigger known websites from the US. It made me more than happy to purchase in store, especially with the great service. I was lucky to come down to 2 dresses I could have purchased, but was not pressured at all. I made an appointment to come back the next week and made my decision! The staff we very accommodating and I am sure they would be happy to let me show off my dress when family visit before our wedding back home. I couldn't be happier with the service, range and prices at this store! read more

Ann F.

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9 years ago

Jessica's was the 3rd bridal shop we went to. Excellent selection and they have a large inventory of dresses and accessories. Cindy (sp?) helped us both times we were there. She is very experienced, friendly, and quickly understood exactly what my daughter was leaning to in a wedding dress. The prices @ Jessica's are very reasonable and, in fact, cost less than gowns from the same designers that you see at other stores. I would not hesitate to go shopping there. read more

Kaitlin D.

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13 years ago

This place was great! My friend bought her wedding dress here, and getting my bridesmaids dress was super easy. The consultants here are helpful, knowledgeable and don't pressure you. Awesome! read more

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