I don't normally write reviews, but I felt I needed to for this business. Kora Brides was the first bridal store I decided to go to and I'm so glad it was! The store is located in a plaza with easy parking and as soon as I walked in, I appreciated how clean and organized it was. All of the dresses are gorgeous. I was surprised at how reasonable the prices were considering how unique they are. The store doesn't carry hundreds of dresses, but there were so many different styles and designs that I was able to pick a good handful to try on. Because the store is by appointment only, the store owner, Stephanie, was very attentive and gave me her honest opinion/suggestion when it came to trying on each dress. She let me try on as many dresses as I wanted and the whole experience was stress free! For now, I decided to get a dress for my photoshoot and I can't wait to wear it! It's a whimsical, sheer gown covered with purple, lace flowers. I will be coming back to select another dress for my day of. Schedule your appointment and come by, you won't regret it! read more

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What a great first experience wedding dress shopping. Stephanie was so patient and wonderful. I felt like she was just one my besties helping me find a dress, she makes you feel THAT comfortable. The store is gorgeous and elegant and very private. It was my first time trying on dresses so I don't have much to compare it to but I enjoyed myself. I do think their selection is a little small but they have a little bit everything and reasonable prices. I found two dresses I loved but I'm going to check out some other stores first. The best part was that I felt ZERO pressure to buy a dress that day and I was so worried I was going to get haggled. Thanks for the great experience! Highly recommend! read more

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Kora Brides has the MOST beautiful dresses that are so reasonably well priced. Stephanie is also fantastic and communicative. The first dress I tried on I fell in love. Kora Brides is definitely the place to go to find your perfect one! read more

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I just want to start by saying a huge thank you to Stephanie at Kora Brides! From the moment I walked into her store, I was greeted with so much warmth and care! I had already visited several bridal stores before coming to Kora Brides. I was amazed that I had the entire store to myself as Stephanie only schedules one bride at a time. It made me feel so much more relaxed and at ease. I showed Stephanie my inspiration photos and she brought me the dress that she thought would look nice on me. As soon as I put it on, I felt like a bride! It was absolutely perfect! I would have never picked this dress on my own as it looked completely different on a hanger. I later described my vision for a veil and was amazed when Stephanie brought me the exact kind of veil I had pictured in my mind! When she put it on me and handed me a bouquet, I was done! Stephanie's seamstress Cecilia did my alterations to perfection! She was patient, caring and very detail oriented. I am so very thankful I have found Kora Brides. The reviews are very accurate as this is one of a kind bridal store! Stephanie is an incredibly, sweet and caring person and provided me with an excellent wedding dress shopping experience at an unbelievably affordable price! I strongly recommend her to all brides! read more

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Disclaimer: I didn't have the opportunity to purchase anything from Kora but I must say that the customer service here is bar none. I called on a Friday afternoon to see if I could come browse accessories. I was told that they closed soon but that she would text me pictures of what they had. What they had didn't match what I envisioned. The next week she texted me some more pieces thst matched what I was looking for. Unfortunately they were booked the rest of the week and I wasn't able to get it. I was anxious to get my veil and hair piece so I went elsewhere to get it but if they had availability, I would have happily supported them with a purchase. I figure a review is the least I can do. I'm thankful for these gals! I hope you have the same experience! They have gorgeous veils and hair pieces!! read more

I had a wonderful experience here. Stephanie was beyond exceptional. She first listened to my vision and allowed my bridal party and I to browse through the selection they had. After trying on a few dresses, and getting feedback from me, she picked out a few more dresses for me to try on. As this is my 1st day of trying on dresses, I was pretty indecisive. However, I didn't feel rushed or pressured. She was mindful of my budget. I went to places where the representative didn't help me into or fluff the dress. Stephanie even told me to walk around in the dress so that I see how the dress flowed. Overall, I had a great experience and would not hesitate to recommend this boutique. read more

Most wonderful time at Kora with Stephanie. She helped my daughter, Madison Farnsworth, pick out an amazing dress. Stephanie took the time to help find dresses that would complement Madi's figure and match the theme of the wedding. She helped narrow down the list of dresses and made us laugh when the final decision was made. We had a very special day and cannot thank her enough. read more

Stephanie helped us today. She was so kind patient, she was honest and not pushy, when you asked questions you could tell she was very sincere and honest. It made me happy to do business with her. I showed her some inspirational photos and we picked some and I found the best dress, they have an in house seamstress which will be so handy. I can't wait for the big day! :) read more

Total hidden gem! So happy to have found Kora. I did a lot of research on dress shops because I wanted a quality dress that wasn't going to come at an outrageous price. I went to a couple of other shops, but Kora was both the best experience and had the nicest dresses. The samples are well cared for- clean and in good condition, unlike other boutiques I visited. Stephanie was a joy to work with. She is very warm and makes you feel comfortable immediately. She respected my budget, never made me feel rushed, and took time to answer all of my questions. She is also honest, which I really appreciated. I picked out several dresses to try and wasn't crazy about any of them. She grabbed one for me that I never would have picked up, and it ended up being my dress! She has a great eye for what will look good on you and quickly picks up on your style. It's because of her that I found my perfect dress. Stephanie has been so helpful throughout the whole process, and responded to my text message questions. She even had a tailor (not affiliated with Kora) come to my second appointment, before I purchased the dress, to give me a quote and ensure that the dress could be altered the way I imagined. She allowed me to purchase the sample dress, which is in great condition. Even after purchasing the dress, she offered to allow me to come back to the store to do my first fitting with the tailor, who again, is not affiliated with Kora. She has nothing to gain from this, but it's a comfortable place for me to go and she is so helpful in communicating what needs to be done to the dress. Her offer is such a nice gesture. I really feel that her service is above and beyond. Such a lovely experience. Thank you! read more

We had a lovely fitting. But made a huge mistake. A costly mistake. A size 6 would have been too big for my daughter, especially in the bust so a 4 was an option. We were advised lightly, not persuasively or firmly to get a 6. We opted for the 4 and it is too small. Alterations were quoted at $1000. We should have listened and purchased a 6 but heck what did we know. I didn't know that it's cheaper to alter a larger dress. I wish they would have been firmer and given the many reasons ("a 4 would be too snug around the hip/pelvic area") why buying a larger size is better. So, I'm stressed out and we are going to another tailor to get it fixed for less. Not a good ending experience. In all fairness, we made the decision for the size 4. And Kora went along with it. I needed an expert to persuade me and explain it to me, not someone to go along with me. And no, my daughter did not gain weight. She is a fit runner. And no she cannot lose weight because there is no weight to lose. read more

I had a great experience here. I would absolutely recommend to start here and make it easy on yourself. Stephanie helped me and was beyond great. My dress is so incredibly beautiful and I literally felt special being there. The boutique is also very beautiful and there are a ton of amazing options. The prices were also shockingly great. I've also had some hiccups getting in for fitting but they are always amazing and understanding. Literally, do yourself a favor and start your search here. You will not regret it. read more

Beyond every expectations. The selections may be a little smaller but every dress is different than all the others! Went to others but dresses all look the same just a little different. Great selection and Stephanie was part of our family welcoming and fun. Very accommodating. Thanks Say yes to the dress here! Mother of the groom read more

My wedding dress experience at Kora Brides was absolutely fantastic! It was my first time trying on dresses so I was a bit nervous, but Stephanie made me feel calm, confident and beautiful. I love that because Kora is a boutique they only take one bride at a time. It made the experience feel more intimate and special. Stephanie helped me pick six dresses to try even though my style of dress was a little unconventional. She gave me great tips on how best to wear the dresses, what can be altered or modified, and how to accesorize. Overall I was so pleased with my experience and I'm glad Stephanie was there to guide me on this journey. read more

I only had a few days to find my dress so I made appointments at 8 different bridal salons. I made an appointment and was glad to see that there were covid precautions in place (you're the only one in the salon). Stephanie is amazing! She's so friendly, helpful, and also honest which is not always the case in sales. They have a great selection of EddyK dresses which are great quality but still affordable (less than $2k). I found my dress and can't wait for the final fitting! read more

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My experience at Kora Brides was better than I could have ever imagined. I was actually dreading the appointment because I was nervous about finding a dress for my wedding that is in two months. But Stephanie made every aspect of the process stress-free and enjoyable! She gave lots of great advice and was incredibly patient with me when I was indecisive. I would recommend Kora Brides to anyone looking for a beautiful wedding dress experience! read more

I am writing this review on behalf of my wife who loved the dress she got here and so did everyone else. The only issue that we had was that the dress did not come in time even after my wife paid the rush fee. The dress came almost 2 weeks late which was cutting it very close to our wedding date (week later) and this in turn made us rush the alteration and then some issues did come out of it. Of course I was also the collateral damage from those issues that came out of it that I don't particularly appreciate. Dress wise it was great and definitely a five stars but in terms of getting the dress in time it was definitely nerve-wracking. Hard to appreciate the dress when you start to wonder if you are able to even see it for the wedding. read more

Over the moon with the beautiful dress I found at Kora Brides. Prices were reasonable and they had an in-store tailor for alternations. There was a pretty good selection of dresses as well. Stephanie was SO SWEET and attentive to everything I wanted. She asked questions that I hadn't even thought about and gave honest opinions and advice when needed. I can tell she wanted everyone one of her brides to feel their absolute best on their most important day. She definitely went above and beyond in the entire process from picking the dress to picking up my dress before my big day. I also got my veil there and am SO in love with it. I am beyond amazed by her service and would undoubtedly recommend her and her business to any future brides! read more

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I had an incredible experience with Stephanie at Kora brides. I saw that there was a preview sale for a dress I knew I had to have but wanted to try on just to make sure. Unfortunately I was out of town during the exact weekend dates of the trunk show. However, Stephanie delivered above and beyond customer service by texting me as soon as she got the shipment and let me come in to try it on a day the salon was closed. I did not feel rushed and she helped guide me through my decision of a champagne or ivory colored dress with professional expertise. I can't wait to see her again to pick up my dress! I highly recommend coming to this bridal salon. Her selection is stunning, there is a reason designers choose to showcase their dresses at her store. read more

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I came here with my sister, Hailey Atwood, to buy her wedding dress. Stephanie was SO helpful and accommodating. This shop was by far my favorite out of the other places we went to! The shop is so well laid out and felt so private and personal. I highly recommend to anyone needing to find a dress for their special day!! read more

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Absolutely LOVED my experience at Kora Brides! Stephanie was so sweet and super helpful with my whole dress shopping experience! I showed her some pictures and ideas of what I wanted and she helped me find some different options to try on! I loved all the dresses I tried on which made it hard to decided but she helped me narrow it down. Stephanie was so sweet she even let me come back the next day for a second try on to make a decision which allowed my mom to be there since she was coming from out of town. There are so many good quality dresses and the store is so cute! LOVED the back of this dress! read more

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Thank you Stephanie!! My dress was perfect!! I was pretty indecisive with the dresses, I went to multiple other shops too, but I just couldn't forget about the dresses I tried on here. I went back and tried on the dresses again and Stephanie was so patient with me. My mom wanted me to get a different dress from here but Stephanie encouraged me to go with my gut. After I got the dress that I was leaning towards, even my mom said yeah, the more I look at it, the dress you got is prettier than what I wanted. Thank you again for being so patient and helping me find my perfect dream dress!! I'm definitely recommending all my friends this place! You will not regret it!! read more

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I just got married on March 3, 2018 and you guys- the best decision was to come to Kora Brides. My only regret was buying bridesmaid dresses elsewhere before Stephanie started a bridesmaid dress line too. They don't sell them in typical S,M,L, but you can pick your color, style, and numerical size. Stephanie was like my own fairy godmother! From the moment I tried on the first gown, to when I picked up the dress. She referred me to talented and affordable alterations and a dry cleaning service, and let me borrow a beautiful crystal hair accessory. (Will upload pictures) Everything went soo smoothly! I highly recommend Kora Brides! read more

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Thank you Stephanie for making Kora brides as my first and last wedding dress store! Thank you for catering not just to me but also to my parents. To all the brides out there, Stephanie is the HELP you need when choosing the right dress! She is knowledgeable in this field and voices out her opinions and ideas in a warm and supportive way. Thanks again! read more

Store: the store is small but has beautiful wedding gowns and maid of honor/bridesmaid dresses. It has a good amount of wedding gown selection, not too overwhelming. Customer service: from scheduling an appointment to trying on wedding gowns, Stephanie has been extremely helpful. My sister (the bride) found her dress and we will be ordering it soon. Thank you Stephanie for releiving the stress from us! I would highly recommend this shop! read more

I had the most wonderful experience at Kora (and found my dream dress)! I had initially picked Kora because it was one of the few shops that carried the Eddy K Italia collection but it is by far the best bridal boutique I've been to. It's small, clean, and modern and you have the entire shop to yourself during your appointment so it's a very private and personal experience. Stephanie was absolutely fantastic. She's super friendly, knowledgeable, and honest and I felt comfortable with her as soon as I met her. She understood what I was looking for immediately and helped me select several options. When I picked my dream dress, she explained the entire process from ordering to alterations (they have an excellent in house seamstress!). Every single dress in Kora is stunning and I can't recommend enough! read more

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We visited Kora Brides back in late December and I completely forgot to review until now! I was too busy posting about them on Instagram apparently :P Stephanie helped us out that day and this was before their "soft opening"! It was exciting to hear about the business' start and hopeful trajectory. Stephanie had extensive knowledge of bridal gowns, trains, accessories, etc. and followed the bride around constantly fanning out the train for the complete look. Stephanie's help and the beautifully curated gowns made this place feel intimate and elegant! I would definitely return for a fitting when I am engaged ;) read more

I decided to do my appointment solo and it was a great experience. I tried on some stuff I never thought I would and felt no pressure whatsoever to decide on "my style" or rush because I had people with me. It was a really nice experience. I already had an idea of the look I was going for and I was lucky enough to find my dress here. Stephanie is very helpful and realistic when it came to how the dress may ultimately look on me, due to alterations and such. I appreciated her thorough explanation on dress logistics and being a pleasant person in general. Check out Kora bridal for a relaxed low stress dress search, with a nice variety of dress styles. Thanks for all the help Stephanie! Can't wait to see my dress! read more

Stephanie the manger was absolutely amazing! She made my family and I feel so special and made the day so great! I will recommend Kora Brides to all my friends! 11/10 read more

This was the second place I went to try on dresses and all I can say is that the place and experience was super magical! Really grateful for Stephanie's expertise, kindness, & patience! I'm a Kora Bride and I couldn't be more happy about my decision read more

From the beginning, Stephanie has been amazing to work with. She was very patient and even allowed my entire bridal party to come inside because we were planning on having a couple "picnic" the outside window since covid restrictions were still vague. The experience was intimate and personal as it was just us in the store. Stephanie was actually the one that chose the wedding dress I ended up saying 'Yes!' to. I came in with no specific style since I wanted to keep an open mind and it's like Stephanie knew me better than I knew myself! It was like working with an old friend. Even with the first dress I tried on, I thought I was done and I told my bridal party I didn't need to try on anymore. But it was actually the 2nd dress I tried on that Stephanie chose for me that I ABSOLUTELY FELL IN LOVE WITH. It wasn't as extravagant as I imagined my dress to be, but it was perfect and once she coupled it with the cathedral veil, I knew. I went on to 4 other stores but kept comparing them to the dresses at Kora's and we continued to refer to them as "dress #1" and "dress #2". I absolutely adore Stephanie and even my little sister, who's my maid of honor, told me that she only wants to come back to Stephanie at Kora when it's her turn to get married. read more

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Everything about this shop is AMAZING! I found my dream dress within two days and the whole experience was seamless. Stephanie was so sweet and helpful and amazing with suggestions and her ideas made the whole process so much easier. She was amazing about staying within my budget and the whole shop is very budget friendly. I loved how cute the shop was and there's a comfy little couch for your loved ones to help you out with your big pick! I highly recommend this place if you need a warm and comforting kind of shop that will give you undivided attention through the whole thing!! read more

I would like to start off by saying I love Stephanie! She made me feel very comfortable as if we were already close friends. Kora Brides was probably the fourth store I visited so I had a rough idea of what I already wanted (at least I thought I did). Stephanie let me go to town with trying on dresses in all different styles. All the dresses were beautiful and I definitely wanted to try them all on. Stephanie was super patient through it all and made sure I had a great experience with each and every dress I tried on. Alas, after months of visiting different boutiques I said yes to the dress with Kora brides. Thank you Stephanie for a wonderful experience read more

Stephanie is amazing and the store is adorable! I was so frustrated with dress shopping. When I went to Kora Brides I had an idea of what I thought I wanted in my wedding dress. Stephanie pulled dresses that were exactly what I thought I wanted and I hated all of them. She ended up pulling two dresses that were the exact opposite and I fell in love with the first one I tried on. When the dress arrived they took care of the alterations and made it so easy. After dealing with a COVID wedding it was the first thing that was easy! I had a great experience! read more

This place has the most beautiful wedding dresses I have ever seen. Stephanie does a great job to ask the right questions as to what I wanted and showed me a variety of dresses till we finally narrowed it down to THE ONE! She also has the most beautiful veils and accessories that she pairs with the dress perfectly! If you are looking for wedding dresses, this place is the place is to go! Thank you Stephanie for helping to make my special day perfect! read more

I'm so lucky to have found Stephanie and Kora Brides! I was looking for a Mikaella dress, and her boutique was listed on their website. I emailed her asking if she had the specific dress I had in mind, and she was quick to respond and made my first appointment for me. The store is so beautifully arranged and I loved walking in there every time. Stephanie had the dress ready for me at my first appointment, and even had similar styles for me to take a look at and try on. She was so patient and kind every step of the way, helping me in and out of the dresses, and suggesting I try on the same dress (multiple times) so that I know for sure which dress I'm happy with. She took the time to show me different belts I can wear with my dress, and showed me what my dress would look like from front to back, top to bottom once altered. I was so happy to say yes to my dress at her boutique! My dress came in much sooner than anticipated. Stephanie had me come in to try on my dress again and even provided me with recommendations on how I should alter certain areas of my dress. She also suggested a beautiful, dainty headpiece with a cathedral veil (both available at the store) as a finishing touch, and it was perfect! From start to finish, Stephanie made my wedding dress shopping experience so memorable. She's super sweet, and will go above and beyond for you! read more

THE BEST!!! GO HERE. JUST GO!!! I should have written this review months ago, but got all shiny squirreled with married life- I lagged. This was absolutely the best wedding dress shopping experience, EVER! I have not shopped for a wedding dress for myself before, but I have been in MANY weddings and attended what seems like a 1000 fittings, experienced all the horror stories etc. As an FYI, this is a very moderately priced wedding shop; the dresses are stunning- literally shocked at how some of the most extravagant dresses were less than $4,000. If you're the bride that has a $10K budget, name brand wedding vision, this might not be the place you are looking for. Aside, from that heads up- everything about this experience was perfect. I had a pretty quick, 10-month engagement, as coming off the tail-end of COVID we read that 2023 was going to be the busiest wedding year of all time and didn't want to deal with the price hikes and sold out statuses. Given the typical wait times of getting a dress (5-8 months) I had to super speed finding the gown. Kora had readily available appointments within days of looking. It's hard to pick what the best thing was, but only ONE BRIDE at a time is in the shop, which is AMAZING. You, your friends and family are the only ones in the shop while you go through and pick your favorites to try on. No other brides to compare yourself too, no dresses hidden in 5 other dressing rooms. You can be loud and gigglely if that's how your crew roles. The one-on-one personal feel you get made it a premium experience. Stephanie, the owner, is there with you each step of the way to tweak, create and guide you through the whole process. Your appointment time is designated, and when we were deciding between 2-3 dresses we had already gone over 15 minutes. Rather than forcing us to make a choice or get short and kick us out; she kindly offered to come back after the store typically closed, to give us a little more time in selecting the winning dress. The dresses were stunning and gorgeous. There were simple ones, intricate ones, different shapes, and lots of potential. The shop is adorably decorated, dainty, fun, big windows where you come out for natural light. There is a bit of a French like decor, with a couch and chairs. I had 6 people, and she even when and moved another chair so everyone could sit in the viewing area. The dressing room is huge with a little love seat and big mirror. I've been in the cramped ones, and it gets hot, and stuffy and lose sight of the dresses you have. She helped me in and out of the dresses, always right there to help or set up the next dress. I absolutely fell in love with the dress I bought, but wanted to make it my own a little bit. The seamstress was so sweet and did an amazing job on the alterations I wanted, which were not easy. I lowered the back a lot, i wanted the chest area smaller and more contoured, pinched the back under the butt to make it fit more snug, strapped shortened and dress hemmed. I want to be fair in my review so the only small, tiny thing I would suggest is at the final fitting and working the bustle, make sure that it's going to be secure. Couple times they fell off during the party time dancing and had to reattach, I ended up just holding my dress during the after party. The alterations were not cheap, but the dresses are so reasonably priced, that I got a completely customized dress for less than expected. The dress I picked was at the shop in my size and only been tried on by 2 other brides as it was brand new at the shop. I got to take it home that same day. But we did sit down and talk about shipping and she was very honest on timing, but seemed very reasonable and within average time range to receive a shipped dress. I was able to do 4 different alteration appointments, which was awesome as it fit me perfectly just before my wedding. This place made my experience so fun and lighthearted. I loved every minute and still love my dress. read more

I didn't find Kora brides in my initial bridal boutique search but I'm so glad I eventually did. They have later hours making it easy for me to go right after work. They were so accommodating and I didn't even realize we had gone over our appointment time (last appointment on a Friday-8/3) since they are smaller, I was the only bride there with my guests, it was so intimate and special. I was very comfortable and relaxed. The dresses were all in range of my $1500 budget. Thank you Kaura brides, you were fabulous! read more

Stephanie at Kora is THE BEST!! The absolute best experience you could possibly ask for as a bride looking or her dream wedding dress. This was my 3rd appointment looking for the perfect dress, and I am extremely happy with my experience at Kora Brides. My previous appointments made me feel extremely pressured to buy a dress when I wasn't in love with it, and very pressured to make my decision immediately without feeling comfortable. I got the exact opposite experience at Kora. They made me feel comfortable and not rushed at all. In fact she recommended I set another appointment to see my favorite dress in different lighting to be sure I was 100% thrilled with the dress. AMAZING CUSTOMER SERVICE! Not to mention, I loved multiple dresses at the shop. They're selection is incredible. If you have not found your dress and have not called Kora, call them!! read more

Stephanie went above and beyond in her service! This is a super cute bridal boutique where I honestly felt comfortable and supported. Stephanie was amazing! I didn't end up buying a dress from her, but I highly recommend this store! They have an amazing selection of dresses and they are all quite beautiful and elegant. Stephanie took all of my concerns and tried to show me what it would look like with the alterations. Service by far was amazing. I highly recommend! read more

Love love loved their dresses! The owner of the store, Stephanie, was very friendly and patient. I wasn't sure what I wanted so she allowed me take my time and try as many as I wanted. They are new and she explained that the concept of their store is to make dress shopping experience fun and easy for the brides. Being said that, they only carry selected number of dresses, but I still found variety of styles I liked. I also enjoyed that they didn't have hundreds of dresses because being an indecisive person I am, I would get lost if there were too many choices to choose from. read more