I had an amazing morning trying on dresses at Jillian's today! Jenna, my consultant, was super sweet and helped make the experience even that much more special! And I DID say yes to a dress! My recommendation for any bride who wants to go here would be to check out the website and to read some other reviews to know what to expect when you arrive, and you will have a much better experience. It seems most of the bad reviews are either based on things that are blatantly stated on their website or about Vito himself. He does have a strong personality so be prepared for that, but he was very kind and respectful the whole time I was there. They open at 9am, but will let you in early! If you don't want to have to wait for other brides to finish, go around 8:20-8:30 to be the first ones in. There is a small fee to try on dresses which is stated on their website, but it does go to towards the price of the dress you buy, so it's kind of like a deposit for their time in my opinion. I work in an industry where deposits are the norm so this didn't feel weird to me, especially because it is stated ahead of time. When you arrive- they will measure your waist. This is also stated on their website, AND there is a sign in the lobby that says you can ask to be measured in the back if you wish. Vito also asked if I would be okay with him measuring my waist in the lobby, which I was completely fine with. *He does not say your measurements out loud* He sees what size you are and assigns you a color hanger/section of the store to look for dresses in. I felt like this was very body positive and inclusive and it made me feel confident choosing dresses because I knew they would fit me well. They do ask that you keep your time there to an hour so don't plan to spend your whole afternoon there. It's such a busy place that this is also just out of respect for other brides coming in so they can try on dresses too. Their process of pulling dresses onto a clothes rack for you and taking them all to the dressing room at once is very efficient so it helps the time constraint. I tried on 3 times the amount of dresses than I tried at David's bridal in the same amount of time without feeling rushed. I think going to a store like David's bridal first helped me realize what a great experience I had at Jillian's. Davids didn't even pull the correct dresses I asked for and I didn't feel like I received one on one attention with my consultant like I did at Jillian's. I also felt like their dresses were MUCH better quality than anything I tried at David's. In the end- I had an amazing time, I felt like their dress were beautiful and high end, they had a VERY large selection, and they even thought of the little details that make a day like this even more special. They offer complimentary snacks and drinks, they have blingy belts and beautiful veils you can try on, and they cheer you on, celebrate you, and ring bells when you say yes to the dress! Today made me really feel like a bride and I can't stop smiling at how in love I am with my dress! read more

Jillian's Bridal Outlet - Bridal Near Me - Hickory, North Carolina

See all

If you don't end up buying a dress, you're chopped liver and a waste of the owners time. The ladies who work there are very nice but the owner really ruins this place. I liked a couple of dresses but I couldn't say yes yet and figured if I kept thinking about the dress I would come back but I wont be doing that. The girl who helped us was new and he told her rudely that she hung up a dress wrong and then essentially told me I was too picky and didn't know what I liked. Any questions we had were answered with a condescending voice. And it didn't smell good when we first got there and not very clean. read more

Just picked up my dress from Vito at Jillian's and I'm in love! I was able to combine these two dresses and it came together perfectly! I can't wait to wear it next Halloween read more

Jillian's Bridal Outlet - Just picked up my dress from Vito at Jillian's and I'm in love! I was able to combine these two dresses and it came together perfectly! - Bridal Near Me - Hickory, North Carolina

See all

TLTR- you get a good deal, but you have to put up with less than kosher behavior. What a great selection and very affordable price range. You don't have to sacrifice style to afford your dress. You only have an hour to try pick and try on dresses. So keep that in mind. We did feel a little rushed. To be fair we were there for 3 hours. Waited for 1, then took 1.5 to try on. They gave us extra time, but we still felt rushed. The fitting rooms were small, especially with all the dresses. We ended up buying one of the dresses, but they didn't ring the bell or any of the cheering they did for all the girls prior to us. We felt like a burden and they couldn't wait for us to leave. Which definitely put a damper on the experience. Few things I noticed that were very different from the other places we visited... Be prepared to be measured by a man in the lobby in front of everyone. It was kinda weird. He also made comments about several girls bodies that were... odd? "Oh you have a cute little waist and a full chest, you're going to be beautiful in these gowns" "wow you're only 4'10, I bet you hate your parents" Just kinda odd behavior for the owner to exhibit. They had complimentary drinks in an ice bucket. He made a point to offer them. There were single serving wine bottles. We each had one. For the whole hour we waited he made multiple jokes to the whole room about us being alcoholics and unable to walk straight. The first one was funny. By the 4th or 5th time..I was over it. He kept telling us we had to buy a dress so he could make his money back. He made that joke multiple times. He did offer to let us take two dresses home for the price of one for us to decide what we wanted. Which was very generous, but he also prefaced it by saying "you better leave me a 5 star review if I do this" "I'll do anything to free up this space. I have other people waiting" At the end of the day, we got a dress and that's what we came to to. I wish the experience was better, but it is what it is. read more

From the moment you walk in the door you feel welcome. The process for checking in, being assigned a room, and an attendant is smooth. Our attendant, Sophia, was very helpful through every step of the process, always accommodating our requests with a genuine smile. The selection was beyond my expectations for a bridal outlet. My daughter loved at least 4 and narrowing down to one was tough. Great experience and I highly recommend shopping here for your dress. read more

Jillian's Bridal Outlet - Bridal Near Me - Hickory, North Carolina

See all

The owner was extremely rude and rushed me out after being miss sized, all dresses I pulled did not fit me and he pushed me out the door because my time was up! Maby a man shouldn't be sizing women in the first place!!! 100% do not recommend read more

Everyone is amazing here. They let you take your time and will help you through the entire process. They make you feel beautiful and like you're the only woman in the room. They had plenty of styles and dresses in my size even as a midsize woman I felt confident in 90% of the dresses I tried on. BTW Jenna is AMAZING and deserves all of the of the love she was the best part of the experience (besides finding my dress). The owner is also so sweet and a great person to strike up a conversation with while you wait. read more

See all

If I could give this place zero stars, I would. We drove two hours and the mother of the bride even booked an Airbnb just for this appointment, only to end up crammed into a tiny corner with four other brides separated by flimsy curtains like some kind of wedding factory. The whole experience felt pressured and joyless. The owner- think Harry Wormwood from Matilda-was a slimy, fast-talking con man who actually bragged about making knockoff gowns in his own factory and claimed he could recreate any designer dress for $1,299, copyright and quality be damned. There was literally a timer counting down our hour and fifteen minutes, and he even made an inappropriate comment about the mother of the bride "talking for her," which instantly killed the mood. The staff were kind and clearly doing their best under miserable conditions, but the dresses all looked the same: cheap, repetitive, and poorly made. When trying on said dresses, the bride wasn't even clipped in the back to simulate a better fit, of which the owner claimed was due to "all dresses being that measurement" and she won't find something to fit her body type. Ick. To top it off, the owner tried to pressure us into scanning a QR code to leave a five-star review in exchange for a bottle of perfume, while specifically telling us not to mention that we hadn't found a dress. When we finally left, he even short-changed us on the deposit refund. If you value honesty, respect, and a real bridal experience, please do not go here. We ended up at C. Lovely bridal nearby, where the owner stayed after hours, gave us a private, peaceful fitting room, and helped my friend find the dress that made her glow- all for nearly the same price. Skip the fake five-star reviews and take your loved one somewhere that actually deserves it read more

My mom and I had a great time at Jillian's Bridal Outlet today! Vito is so kind and very personable! I was having a hard time picking between two dresses and he allowed me to bring both home to make a decision and bring the other back later!! My consultant was awesome too - we definitely recommend Kivey she was so so nice!!! You will not find service like this anywhere else! Today they were even running a special where we got to pick a cocktail dress for free if we said yes to the bridal dress! Great value for $699! read more

Sarah was absolutely wonderful in helping me find my dress! Was able to customize one of the dresses to be exactly what I wanted and I can't wait to see it! read more

This place is absolutely amazing. The staff treats you like royalty. Vito the owner has a great personality and cares about every bride. The dresses there are amazing.. They have so many choices and they make every bride feel special. I would absolutely recommend this Bridal Outlet. They provide beautiful dresses, at low prices with incredible service. read more

Olivia helped me out this past Saturday and she was wonderful. I was her last client of the day & she made sure that I did not feel rushed and that she would help me with whatever I needed. I was literally the last girl in the building still looking for a dress. After trying 15+ dresses on, it was the very last one that I tried on that I fell in love with. She was fabulous and really made me feel great about the entire process. This outlet features rows and rows of dresses to choose from and buy right off the rack. My dress was retail priced over $1700 but the outlet sells all dresses for $699 plus tax. I got a $1700 dress out the door for $720. The dresses are in season and still featured on the websites of the designers. I even checked. Definitely worth the money & trip out of the way to find your dream dress for a reasonable price! read more

Jillian's Bridal Outlet - Photos of your party taken for you - Bridal Near Me - Hickory, North Carolina

See all

Review of Jillian's Bridal Outlet: I'm posting this anonymous because the owner has publicly attacked others who have spoken negatively of his shop. I've been to many bridal stores and places to try on dresses and Jillian's was by far the worst and most traumatic experience I had. First you enter and there is a big man screaming advertisement pitches at you who makes you stand in front of him and a whole room of people to be measured. He didn't offer to do it anywhere else even though the website says he would...he actually said he needed to do it there in front of everyone. This made me uncomfortable and I think it should be a woman measuring the brides as he kept poking at my boobs and measured like 3 times which felt like sexual assault (technically was sexual assault). I actually asked if the woman could just measure me when it was time for my appointment and he wouldn't allow that because he had to be the one to measure (um why? I'm pretty sure your bridal consultant can measure me just as well). He also commented on my body and the size of my boobs. You're then given a return time for a few hours later and he says he'll call or text you if it's sooner and then you'll have 15 min to get back to the store which isn't really fair if you're telling us to wait and go do things in the middle of nowhere for a few hours. When you come back for the time, he will be bragging about the costs in his store and just make you sit there uncomfortably until your bridal consultant is ready for you. When my bridal consultant (who was apparently head person) was ready, she wasn't actually ready as she hadn't had lunch at all so she sent my friend and I to look through the dresses all alone while she ate lunch. The whole time you're being timed on a kitchen timer they have in front of your station. Then, when you're ready to try on dresses, the consultant doesn't help you get the dresses on or fasten them at all. It's up to your friends to help you. She just put the dresses back and tried to pressure me into dresses. The whole time I was uncomfortable and hated having a timer right in front of me putting pressure on me. I wanted to leave and not get a dress but I was pressured into one and bought it (totally regret giving into the pressure as it's not me and I've now actually found my dress at an amazing supportive store) and at checkout the creepy man will once again start boasting to you and will pressure you into tipping your consultant. I don't think I should have to tip someone who literally didn't help me at all, ate her lunch, and offered pressure but he said that everyone did and I was being stared at by a room of people so I did. None of the other stores I visited even asked for a tip and it seems like the creepy guy should be paying his bridal consultants better if he needs us to tip them. Anyway, the man then pressured us into writing a 5 star review before leaving so we could get water for the 2 hour trip home so just know that a lot of the positive reviews are only there due to pressure from the man before the people can leave. I hated my experience at Jillian's, felt very uncomfortable, felt sexually assaulted, was pressured into buying a dress, and more. You can get dresses for less than Jillian's and have a much more pleasant experience at places like David's bridal, Carolina bridal world, New York bride last look, and more. Please don't go to Jillian's if you're a SA survivor as you may be triggered. It seems like all he does is constantly post things advertising himself on this page so I just wanted to share how my experience there was. If you have any questions I can help answer please post on here and I'll DM you. read more

I highly recommend this place. It was wonderful from the moment I arrived to the moment I left. I was greeted before I even stepped foot into the store. The owner was so warm and welcoming! I already knew what to expect when I got there. It's on their Facebook page and website. So there was no surprise there. All of the staff was friendly and helpful. They all made sure everything went well. Of course I said yes to the dress! The customer service made it so worth it! And my dress is beautiful. Quality was perfect! I could of never done it without Jillian's Bridal. Thank you and God bless them! read more

Jillian's Bridal Outlet - Bridal Near Me - Hickory, North Carolina

See all

I said "yes, to the dress" at Jillian's! What was great. 1. All dresses are $699 so you can go in without worrying if you're going to go over budget. You know going into the store that if you find the dress, that's what you'll pay + tax. 2. Shopping by color. It was a lot easier to sort through dresses than looking at the tag to make sure you grabbed the right size. 3. Added perk of jewelry. I was able to pick out a pair of earrings and a bracelet. It's not the best quality but it was a nice add on. Recommendation 1. Get there early! Luckily they opened up a little early so I was able to get in around 8:45 am before the rush. 2. Most of the dresses are lace, as mentioned on the website. I'm not a lace person and was fortunate to find a beautiful satin and beaded one with no lace! 3. You have an hour so go to at least 1-2 stores before so you have an idea of what you like. Things to be prepared for. 1. Small dressing rooms. It's manageable but if you have a big puffy dress it can get tight with you and another person helping. 2. They measure your waist in the lobby in front of everyone. While they don't shout out your size, some people might not like that. I think it'd be better if they gave you the option of going behind a screen or something. You're also measured by a male. While I was ok with that, some might prefer a female. read more

This was the best experience I had shopping for a wedding dress! I have dreamed about being a bride since I was five. The owner and staff we're extremely welcoming and eased my anxiety from the moment walking in. Their communication skills were excellent. my personal assistant Shelby put me at ease instantly and was knowledgeable about their vast choices. Within 30 minutes I found my top three dresses and by an hour I was confident that I needed to look no further. I said yes to my dress. I would highly recommend Jillian's bridal outlet to make your dreams come true!!! read more

I NEVER write reviews but me and my family's experience there was a HORRIBLE experience. We arrived on a Saturday at 2:45 and when we entered we were the only people there. Vitto commented how he was going to close early ( which his store hours are until 5:00) and he made it known he was playing Risk on his phone. There was one 20 year old "consultant" to help us. He measured me and told us where to look for the dresses. We started shopping around 3:00. My sister helped me into each dress. As I started to try the dresses on for my family Vitto came back to the fitting area and sat down to play his phone and watch me. MULTIPLE times he commented on my breasts and told me that I "filled the top out nicely" and that " most women can't do that". He made this comment at least 5 times and made me and my family feel very uncomfortable. He was also repeatedly rubbing my 13 year old daughter's back ( which I didn't know until we left). As our hour of time drew closer he began BERATING me to hurry up and make a decision even though no one else was there and his store wasn't to close for another hour. He made me feel so uncomfortable and so stressed. He doesn't care that you are a bride looking for a special moment with your family. He only cares about a sale. There are many other who have had this same experience. I would never recommend this place. Yes, the prices are better BUT you get what you pay for with how you are treated. I believe people who have positive experiences here are people who did not have Vitto back in the dressing area with them. The young girl never helped do anything because she didn't know what to do. I am attaching a picture of him staring at my breasts so to realize what a pervert he is. Please do not give him your business or let him ruin your special day. To him it is just another day at work to look at women, but to a bride, it is one of the most memorable days of their life. He is a disgusting horrible man! read more

Jillian's Bridal Outlet - Vitto staring at my chest! - Bridal Near Me - Hickory, North Carolina

**very highly recommended** I bought my wedding dress here March 2019 and loved the whole experience! The owner made us feel very welcome and the lady who helped us (I really wish I could remember her name) was enormously helpful and obviously loves her job. Very casual, friendly and accommodating atmosphere though thoroughly professional. My gown was originally $1,800 and I paid $750 with tax. Thank you Jillian's for an amazing experience! read more

If you're looking for the most beautiful dress for your special day, go here!!! We were in and out in 1 hour with my dream dress. You fill out some information, get measured, they tell you your exact size & you go find 10- even 20 plus dresses to try on. The system they have for finding your size dresses is extremely helpful. All you have to do is look at the color of the sign depending on what size you are. Someone is there to help you 100% of the time. All of the women in there gave compliments left & right! There were so many different options! All of the dresses were so beautiful. They make you feel so welcome and comfortable! read more

I was so impressed with the selections, service and overall experience of Jillian's Bridal Outlet. They really go above and beyond for their customers! I would highly recommend to any bride looking for a fun and stress-free wedding dress shopping experience. Thank you all again! read more

I finally decided to give this place a try after I searched all over Charlotte, Gastonia and multiple websites to find "MY" dress. I knew what I liked and I'll admit I've been extremely picky. It had to be a sweetheart neckline, only a zipper back, fit to flare, embellishments on top, yada yada. I could find things I somewhat liked in stores but never the right size or only a few of the qualities I desired. To order a dress the right size wouldn't taken 6-8 weeks and then another 4-6 weeks for alterations. I didn't have that much time! I decided to make the hour drive not knowing what to expect and had little expectations to be honest. The owner was very lively and explained how the process works. After trying several dresses I had a "break down" and got very discouraged I was never finding my dress and time was ticking away. Tammy was the awesome assistant helping us and was so extremely kind. She brought me tissues, hugged me and let me sit while she brought me a drink. The very next dress I tried on blew me away - it had everything I wanted and fit as if it were made for me! I claimed it. Tammy was the most genuine and sincere person I ever encountered on any shopping experience and made me feel important and valued. I loved her!! She even wished me well with real tears in her eyes when I left. She doesn't know she made my day all the more special. Upon leaving I even got to choose from a cocktail dress or rhinestone earrings as a parting gift. I was extremely happy with my experience and I got a $1600 dress for $699 + tax! I can't recommend Jillian's enough. Give it a try and hopefully you'll find your dress too!! read more

By far this was the best shopping experience I had shopping for a wedding dress! After several unsuccessful trips to other bridal shops around the area, I decided to ask a friend where her daughter bought her wedding dress and she said Jillian's Bridal Outlet. I read reviews online and decided I would give it a shot. From the moment I walked through the door I felt welcomed. After being welcomed, the owner measured me, and the color (not dress size) I measured in had 34 choices for me! Wow, I could not believe it! I tried on 12 (they recommended 15) dresses and said yes to the first dress I tried on! The owner was fabulous, LOVED him, and his sense of humor! Jessica, my personal consultant, was AMAZING! I highly recommend this place! read more

Look at the website and understand the process before you go. Everything that people complain about is detailed out on JBO's website. The $25, the time limits, and how the process will go in general. Vito is running a business, so there has to be some type of structure to be a success. Vito was a hoot (I laughed the whole time I was waiting) but a very nice man. Trudy was amazing and helped me through the process, once I was in the back. This place was a heaven sent. When I said YES to the dress, the whole place cheered! If you have the opportunity to shop here, do it! read more

I drove 3 hours round trip today to find THE dress, and I did just that! The store is clean and organized and Toni was so helpful. I would definitely recommend Jillian's to find gorgeous brand new dresses for a fraction of the cost of other bridal shops. You can't beat it! read more

I was recommended here by my wedding venue and was so pleased with everything about this place! This was the first place I went to for gowns and left with my dream dress at such an amazing price! Also, my associate Denise was absolutely amazing and couldn't have done it without her! read more

I have to say I'm pleasantly surprised. They had a great selection and I actually really liked the process. I liked that the dresses weren't in bags. And we had free rein to grab whatever and do the whole process however we wanted. I found my PERFECT gown for a great price and got to take it home too! Then I got a free cocktail dress to go with it! However, I will say I would have given this place 5 stars if it wasn't for the obnoxious owner. He acted like a used car salesman and was very abrasive. Commented on my best friend's nice body a lot, which made both us uncomfortable, especially because she was not the bride, I was. He also kissed me and my mother on the cheek which was super uncalled for and definitely made my mother mad. He's not foreign so we can't even blame it on a cultural thing. read more

My best friend and I planned a day of bridal dress shopping at Jillian's. *FULL DISCLOSURE: this is my second marriage and I didn't really want a bridal dress and was really set on having a dress made. So this was just a fun girls day trying on pretty dresses and I didn't even bring my credit card! Well...Vito has an amazing selection of gorgeous dresses and I SAID YES to a beautiful dress! Ladies go see Vito, you won't be disappointed! read more

I found my dream dress at Jillian's! The girls helping me were so sweet and helpful. I was home for Christmas break for only 2 weeks from Spain so I had to find a dress in a short amount of time. I had went to one other wedding dress store during break and didn't have much luck. I maybe tried on 14 dresses at Jillian's and ended up finding a dress that was originally $3600 for only $699! Honestly, it was a steal of a deal and the most beautiful dress I've ever seen in my life that fit like a glove. There are many different styles to choose from so if you're contemplating on making the drive here I would definitely say go! It was so worth it and now I have some extra cash to spend on the wedding. read more

It's an absolute nightmare. He uses his daughters disability to his advantage. Who ever heard of paying to enter a store to look at a wedding gown. He is loud and pushy and most of the gowns they advertise are not close to what they have to offer. Also if you don't buy you are basically a waste of his time! Smh these are sample gowns that people have been in and out of many times. ( keep that in mind.) do you really want you special day to be in a wedding dress 100s of others have tried on!! read more

I came into this very unsure but from the moment we walked through the door the staff was more than helpful. They worked great with my nerves and indecisiveness. I was able to go through and select the dresses I liked the most then they took them to my fitting room for me. As stated above, I'm indecisive however, I never felt rushed by any of the consultants. Tammy and Emma were extremely patient with me. Even though I was hesitant, I was able to find my dream dress and accessories and let's not forget about the incredible price tags! Thank you Jillian's Bridal! read more

Took my daughter here this morning...got there at 745 and decided to just wait in the car until they opened. The owner noticed us and came out to talk to us...he brought us inside and got us started. This was the best experience and we would highly recommend anyone looking for a wedding dress to make the trip here - so worth it! Amazing experience and the workers made it even better. There are not enough words to describe how amazing this place is! There are so many dresses to choose from but they never rush you and offer great advice! We were down to 4 dresses and they helped re try them all on...She said yes to the dress! Can't beat the price! The have new inventory all the time so go see them, you won't be sorry ! read more

An honest review to follow. Upon arrival at 9:20am, entered a very small office area, packed with girl customers. The office area is about 14x 8. Not Covid friendly at all. Everyone was trying to reach a very loud man at a table in the corner. No view of weddings dresses at all. Upon reaching this man, we were given an appointment time of 12:30 to return. You are measured in this area. We came back at 12:17 and took a seat. From chit chat we learned other groups were 10:30 and 11:00am appointments waiting. The man (later learned was the owner), talked loudly nonstop. A consultant would pop out and he proclaimed "you gotta get these groups looking a dresses" outa here. We have others to get in. Opinion here: The two hour time beyond our 12:30 return to look at dresses in this office was like putting up with a bad drunk. Nonstop loud talk. He took great pride in taking the girls money who bought a dress in this same office area and announced it loudly to all of us waiting. Don't be looking for sweet fuzzy bridal moments here. You are held to an hour and are charged $35.00 upfront. No real explanation why you are charged this. You cannot make an appointment in advance with this business-they don't allow it. We couldn't do this anymore and left. He yells " gotta give me 5 stars baby, 5 stars. He demands a good review. Beware. One star, baby one only because I had to do so on yelp. read more

This place does not even deserve 1 star. This past weekend I went with my future sister in law to try on dresses. When we first walked in there was a decent amount of people in the waiting room. Vito the owner measured her in front of EVERYONE. He then kept commenting on her body and how he may not have anything to "fit her." This was uncalled for. The whole time we were waiting he kept making unnecessary comments and you could tell the bride beside us was upset with him. When we left he had the audacity to tell her that they usually keep the bigger women in the back because he knows they do not want to try on dresses besides someone who is a size 0 or 2. I will never recommend this place to anyone. Although you made a profit off of my family I hope you can put that money to good use and buy some etiquette. Here you go Vito, you kept telling everyone to write a review well here's an honest one!!!! read more

Drove 2-1/2 hours because of the great prices and great reviews. I was ready for the $25 fee and the 1 hour limit for trying dresses on. We arrived in the afternoon and had only a 15 minute wait and had extra time to try dresses on! My daughter found a beautiful dress (made her cry she was so excited!). This was her 4th time shopping. All the employees are very nice and extremely helpful. For a smaller business they have an impressive selection. It is a fast paced atmosphere- only 4 dressing rooms so there is a need to be timely. But they do their best to accommodate. I would highly recommend Jillian's. read more

Today was our 1st trip to look for a wedding dress for my daughter. We got there early and were assisted very quickly. We paid our $25 deposit and started looking for dresses. The selection was vast and organized into size group to make the searching so much easier. Our stylist, Sarah, was so patient and helpful. We asked Sarah to bring us the other bride's "no's" before they were returned to the rack. She did and guess what....it was one of those that was THE DRESS!! Our experience was seamless and quick. In and out with a dress in less than 2 hours. They never rushed us or pushed us into a decision. I would recommend this place over any other. (Let me say, we've been to other places for bridesmaid dresses already) read more

This is one of the best no haggle quality dresses, quality customer service and only store that has the understanding that we all come in different shapes and sizes and quality doesn't have to be most expensive. Honestly the owner was so helpful and I came back twice till found the perfect one it s more than business for him but personal connection.He wasn't pushy and only made me smile and made me feel like I was talking to a old friend. Pictures of my dress to come soon. And to show how wide range for all the females under 5'0 and very petite i am around 4'10 with 22" inch waist and found a dress that doesn't drown me and didn't need alterations to fit me. There are many dresses that are around 599,699 but I did see a couple of 400-500 dollar dresses but all were very well made an d would have cost thousands in other stores. Or not as well made online and i searched many places. read more

I drove from Spartanburg to try this place and It was worth the drive.I have been looking all over for my dress and today with Vito and Tammy's help I found the most gorgeous wedding dress I ever could have imagined I could find! I got my wedding dress and veil and a gift for less then a 1000.00 . Vito was so welcoming from the time I walked in the door to the time we walked out. And I can't say enough about Tammy the lady that helped I felt like she was part of my family she got excited with me cried with me but she was so honest with me about every dress. I can't say enough about this place I'm so happy I found this wedding shop i will definitely be telling people about this place read more

The store opens at 9:30 AM, so we (My future mother in-law, future sister in-law, my cousin, and myself) were going to meet my mother and sister at the store. At around 9:05 my sister and mom are blowing my phone up because they opened the doors early! They told me there are only four dressing rooms so we need to hurry because one was already taken and two other groups were waiting for their bride to come!! We ended up getting there at 9:20 (give or take). Once I entered the store, which was kind of cramped because it was a little entrance area, the manager told me my mom already paid the $25 and proceeded to measure me. I was a white with stripes and a plain white. All the dresses were colored which made it easier for my group to find the dresses in my size. We entered the dress room and we were greeted by two employees. One told us we could put all of our stuff down in a dressing room area and the other asked which color I am and pointed to the ones in my size. There were about three racks I was able to pull from. I had an idea of what I was looking for (long sleeves, all lace, and not a huge ball gown), but my sister told me to try on whatever I liked - regardless of if it was what I imagined. We ended up getting 8 dresses for me to try on. We headed toward the dressing room (where the employees already placed my choices in). The one employee told me she was handling my "appointment" and the young woman across from me and that if I needed anything to let her know. I honestly did not mind this at all because my sister was going to help me get into the dresses and it was nice not having someone hovering over us. We tried on all the dresses and I was left with two that I liked the most. One was a lace, mermaid style and the other was a puffy ball gown (who knew, huh?). After trying each of them on twice, and dolling me all up with veils and a belt... I knew I found the perfect dress! The experience was what I thought it would be, special and with the most important people in my life. I did not cry, but I was smiling ear to ear and I could not stop smiling all day! I ended up getting the dress (which was originally $1200, but I got it for $699!!), the veil, and the belt. As I was checking out the manager told me I can pick out a free cocktail dress as well! They have a rack at the front of the entrance (right when you walk in) that had a few dresses on it. They only had four or five in my size - which I didn't mind because it was free, why complain? I would definitely suggest this place if someone is trying to find a name-brand dress that is both beautiful and budget friendly! read more

Gorgeous high quality dresses - I came here first without a clue of what I wanted and without having checked out other bridal stores. I tried on many different dresses and definitely left thinking about one of them but wasnt sure I could pay $700 for a dress. I looked around other places after visiting Jillian's and nothing else compared. The quality and uniqueness of the dresses I had found there were what I wanted. I came back a 2nd time (a 15 hour drive from Kansas City) and said YES to a gorgeous dress. Vito the owner is kind and accommodating and so is his staff. I'm very glad to have found them and love my dress read more

Mixed feelings on my trip to Jillian's. Upon arrival I was greeted by the owner, Vito. He was bubbly and friendly, giving me lots of information. I was taken back to the fitting room, which is very small, especially if you are trying on large/puffy dresses, but still doable. My stylist helping me was amazing, sweet girl. All of the girls were beyond helpful and nice. I tried on numerous dresses and found two that I liked and one that I really liked. However there were quite a few changes I wanted to make to the dress to make it like the one I fell in love with that was $2,000. Before committing to purchasing this dress I wanted to consult with alterations to ensure what I was dreaming of would be attainable. So I left towards the lobby without making a purchase. Said owner was still there and wanted to know what happened and why I wasn't purchasing a dress. I explained my plan to see if I could make this happen. His entire mood and personality shifted. He was extremely rude and abrasive as if I had offended him not making a purchase that exact day. He made comments such as "theres so many dresses back there, you mean to tell me you can't find one" "of course it can be altered why wouldn't it be" "if you don't purchase today then I won't apply your $25 another day" and it just went on and on. My mom and daughters were both shocked at how he was acting. So just be prepared for major backlash if you don't find the dress of your dreams. This is why I will not be going back to purchase the dress. I did talk to alterations and they could add details I needed but the more I thought about it I decided I did not want to give a person like this my money. This is also coming from someone who rarely writes reviews! Good luck all future brides! read more