What a wonderful experience! I found a vintage wedding dress on Etsy. Holly altered it to fit me…read moreand replaced the straps so they looked more authentic to the original style.

Holly is AMAZING. I found my dream dress in the massive inventory, but needed sleeves added to it…read moreas I was getting married in an LDS temple. My dress was on sale, and all the alterations and additions needed were super affordable. She even took some lace from my mother's wedding dress and added it to the border of my veil. It was gorgeous. I recommend Holly to everyone I know in Columbus looking for a wedding dress. Two of my friends had wedding dresses completely customized for them by Holly. She's the best. And she's so sweet.

I cannot say enough good things about Hanna, and B.Loved Bridal!!!! I was super nervous about going…read morewedding dress shopping and Hanna immediately made me feel so comfortable, welcomed, and relaxed. She immediately became a friend and was genuinely so excited watching me try on dresses. I had appointments at 4 different dress shops and I was ended up going with the first dress that I tried on at B.Loved bridal! I was convinced I didn't want to wear a veil until Hanna suggested I tried one on and I immediately fell in love with it. Her expertise is unparalleled and I was super impressed with the cost of the veil! The studio is gorgeous and they book you to where you and whoever you bring with you are the only people in the studio so it's super fun and personal. Thank you endlessly to Hanna who made me feel so beautiful that day. Cannot wait to wear my perfect dress thanks to her!!! You can tell how much she cared about the girls that come into her studio and how much fun she has doing her job! :)

Brought my family and had the best time! Hannah was so wonderful and made the experience fun. They…read morehad a variety of dresses and Hannah helped pick out styles based on what I liked and didn't like when trying on the first few. Her picks wound up being our favorite :) They only had space for 1 group at a time which I thought was really nice! Definitely recommend

Had my wedding at Bendora Wedding in Worthington, Ohio. Patti was pleasant to work with before and…read moreduring the wedding itself, and the venue is a nice small space for an intimate ceremony. Unfortunately, the experience after booking and after the wedding became frustrating, and several important issues were never properly addressed. The first issue was with the package pricing. We only had two guests attending my mom and sister. We were told we had to book the next package tier because the smallest package did not allow guests, which cost about $200 more. During the wedding, Patty mentioned that because we only had two guests, we actually could have used the smaller package with just a small additional fee. However, when I followed up by email afterward asking about this, she denied ever saying that. That was disappointing and felt dishonest. The second major issue involved the photographer. Patti forgot to inform the photographer that we were scheduled, so the photographer arrived about 1.5 hours late. Because of this, many important pre-ceremony photos including dress photos, ring photos, and other moments getting ready had to be taken on a phone instead of professionally. We paid a significant amount for photography, so this was extremely frustrating. The delay also caused the rest of the session to feel rushed. Communication after the wedding was also poor. We were never given updates on when to expect our wedding photos, and I had to send multiple emails asking about them. I was repeatedly told the gallery had already been emailed to me, but nothing was ever received in my inbox or spam folder. It took almost two more weeks of back-and-forth before I finally received the link. Overall, while the venue itself is decent for a small wedding, the lack of communication, scheduling mistakes, and refusal to acknowledge concerns left a very negative impression. I understand that mistakes happen, but the way these issues were handled afterward is why I cannot recommend this venue. There are many better options for couples planning a smaller-budget wedding.

We just had our second daughter get married at Bendora and once again it was wonderful!! Patti is…read moreso easy to work with. Her communication is prompt, friendly, and efficient. We love having an outdoor and an indoor option. Being able to have the wedding live streamed for our family/friends that were out of town was amazing. We loved that Bendora has options to simplify all the wedding planning. My daughter loved that flowers were included in the package we chose along with a photographer. We highly recommend Bendora and Patti. Weddings can be complicated and stressful. Patti made it simple and easy. Thank you!!!

Vivian was the most accommodating and sweetest person to work with! I had a rush order to get my…read morelace wedding dress shortened, and she was able to finish it with an impressively quick turnaround. Her boutique is so quaint and welcoming, it immediately put me at ease. Vivian made me feel completely comfortable throughout the process and was so easy to work with. Even when I was running late to pick up my dress, she was incredibly understanding and flexible. When I wanted to give her a tip, she seemed so genuinely surprised, which just shows how much she values her customers. The alteration was perfect and the length was just right for my wedding. Highly recommend!

Such great customer service and attention to the little details. Would definitely revommend !read more

I have gone here for a prom dress and then this year, my wedding dress and bridesmaids dresses! My…read moredress was absolutely stunning! They named my dress after me because I was the first person to buy that new style after it came in! The staff was very helpful all the way to a couple days before my wedding! I didn't realize that I should have had a bustle put in earlier than I did and the manager gave me a contact of hers to help me get it done in time! Thank you so much Athena's!

From the owner: Athena's' selection of bridal gowns include sophisticated new trends, elegant classics, and…read moreromantic gowns sure to stand the test of time. You'll find a beautiful selection of truly unique and affordable bridal gowns, tuxedos as well as bridal party dresses and accessories. Simple, elegant or couture; Athena's has something to satisfy even the most discerning brides at truly affordable prices. Choose from such designers as Kitty Chen, Kitty Chen Couture, Anjolique, Cosmobella, Ella Rosa, Bari Jay, Alexia, Impressions, Cameron Blake and more. We also offer a large selection of the latest prom & homecoming fashions, mother-of-the-bride/groom dresses, bridesmaids' dresses, flower girls dresses and a full complement of accessories including veils & headpieces, jewelry, shoes and bags. Athena's may be smaller than some other bridal stores but our customers love that! They know that they will receive one-on-one personal attention and that their experience will be more than just buying a

My daughter had an appt at Luxe in Columbus, Ohio and it was such a wonderful experience...From the…read moremoment we all walked in the staff was welcoming and kind. Our stylist was Faith and she was wonderful! She made my daughter (who hates being center of attention) feel comfortable, confident and truly beautiful. She was attentive and listened to everything my daughter wanted while also making suggestions that made all the difference. She made our entire experience feel so special and personal. Although we did not buy a dress at Luxe (another dress just inched out the fav at Luxe) I can not say enough about the shop and our stylist, Faith. If you are looking for a stylist that is attentive and genuinely cares about making you feel your best, I highly recommend you book an appointment with Faith at Luxe Redux.

Rachel was a phenomenal stylist. This was my first time ever trying on a bridal gown. She was able…read moreto narrow down my preference and had me try on gown I never thought I'd try. She was so encouraging and kind throughout the whole process - not pushy or discouraging. I took forever - this girl was so patient with me. Although I didn't end up choosing my dress from this store, I do not regret my decision to visit this establishment. From walking in the door to walking out, I felt special and valued. Thank you so much for an enjoyable first bridal gown shopping experience!

Glamorous wedding gowns and you can design your own dress if time permits. Associate was very nice…read moreand helpful during my try-on. The store even has amazing wedged, comfortable, sneaker type wedding shoes. Even if I don't get my dress from here I will definitely be back to get those sharp shoes.

I went to David's Bridal same as anyone else in Dayton, OH does and I was underwhelmed by the…read moreoptions I had. I looked up nearby boutiques looking for sleeves on my dream dress and came across this place downtown! I set up an appointment and went with my mom. Amina is such a sweetheart and pulled options within my price range and specifications quickly! The first dress I tried on was the one. With only one small alteration on the corset back and I had a bow from my mom's wedding dress added to the back. Oh and a bísale! It was done as an affordable rate and done fairly quickly! I definitely recommend this place for modest dresses. She also had shoes, veils, tiaras, headpieces, tuxes and much more!

I will start off by saying that it is VERY difficult for me to find a beautiful dress that fits me-…read moreas I am bigger. I went to 4 stores before going into Gowntastic, and all 4 let me down since designers only like to design the beautiful dresses for petite sizes. When I walked into Gowntastic, Marissa was immediately welcoming. She asked what size I was running and pointed to the size rack that had my size. They had a HUGE selection of sizes compared to other stores for sizes 16+. The dresses are organized by size, and each one is in a protective clear bag while up on the rack. Each dress has a little picture of the model wearing it, so you know what the dress looks like without having to pull it down. The prices of the dresses are also moderate- which was very nice. More expensive than Macys- but less expensive than Henri's. The prices are definitely rational for the dresses! When I started pulling a dress down, Marissa was immediately there to help me with it. She put all my dresses in the fitting room for me and opened them up so it would be easy to get out of the bag and get on. When I got a dress on, all I had to do was peek my head out of the dressing room and Marissa was right there to help me zip/tie the dress up. She was also very very kind about making you feel good in the dress. She even went out of her way to try and pick out gowns she thought i'd like when I was in the fitting room. It was clear she cares and values her customers. Gowntastic also has their own seamstress. Marissa seemed more than happy to help me, even when I wanted to try dresses on over and over. I'm not sure if she's the owner- but if she is she deserves the world. This was the one store that I didn't burst out crying in. It was so welcoming and inclusive. If I ever have another event where I need a dress, I WILL be coming back to gowntastic! If you're looking for a prom or homecoming dress, THIS IS THE STORE!!

This was a top tier dress shopping experience! They have a very wide range of sizes and designs and…read morethe owner was so nice and helpful! The options are reasonably priced, however several were on the more expensive end. That being said, the more expensive ones were definitely worth the price! Loved my experience!!

I had a WONDERFUL experience at Wendy's with my stylist Lila. All of the stylists were so helpful…read moreand accommodating with my different requests and questions. They have a beautiful selection with GREAT price points. I found the dress of my dreams way under my budget. Would highly recommend Wendy's for any brides to be!!!

Had an amazing experience with Wendy's Bridal. Kathleen was so helpful and nice!! 10/10 recommend!read more

I was able to find 1 dress within the store which was a great thing so that I would not have to do…read moremultiple try-ons. It was interesting how, let's use the words, "laid back," the sales associates were. I could see how other people viewed them as being rude, but I took it as dealing with less pushy salespersons than what I have been dealing with all month. I would recommend taking a grind for it was not fun trying to clip myself while wearing the dress. (lol) I totally appreciate how the store was arranged by price and of course the dress I really liked was located in the most expensive section, which was still a deal. I really liked the dress but it had too many missing jewels to say, "yes to the dress."

I stopped In with my soon to be daughter in law to look at dresses... it was a great experience…read more. The dresses are very affordable .Holly Clay was amazing very knowledgeable about the dresses! It was a fun day!