This is a follow up to my previous one-star review. After leaving my review and contacting the Lovely Bride corporate office, I received a quick response from a member of their team. She expressed how disappointed she was by my experience and immediately took matters into her own hands by issuing a refund, personally checking on the status of my dress at the store, and figuring out what had gone wrong. She kept constant communication with me and was transparent every step of the way. Within a couple of weeks, my dress arrived at the store, and she has even offered to ship both my dress and veil directly to me free of charge. With new ownership now at Lovely Bride DC, I'm confident no bride will have to go through the stress and disappointment I experienced. That was my main goal in sharing my original review and reporting everything to corporate. Lovely Bride DC is in good hands now, and I truly believe future brides will have a lovely experience finding their dress there moving forward. read more

If I could give zero stars, I would. I "said yes" to the dress in March 2025. My experience in-store was uncomfortable from the start--the stylist was rude and dismissive until it was clear we were serious about buying. That should've been my sign to leave. I was originally told my dress would be ready for pickup in December 2025. It is now April 2026, and I still do not have it. That's over 13 months of waiting for a wedding dress. Communication throughout was consistently poor and reactive. I had to repeatedly follow up just to get basic updates, and timelines were vague, shifting, and never met. As my wedding approaches, the lack of transparency has been incredibly stressful. I was scheduled to pick up my dress twice. Both appointments were canceled the morning of with no real explanation and no urgency. Completely unacceptable for something this time-sensitive. After months of this, I requested a refund because there was no clarity or confidence that the dress would ever arrive. After that, communication from Danielle, the store owner, essentially stopped. Prior to that, she mentioned she would "tentatively" travel--one week to Cincinnati and the next to New York--to address the issue, but nothing ever came of it and no resolution was provided. Ultimately, Lovely Bride DC never had my dress in its possession and still cannot provide a clear answer on where it is or when it will arrive. After more than a year, I was left without the dress I paid for, without answers, and without accountability. This is completely unacceptable for any bride. I strongly urge others to go elsewhere. read more

My daughter said yes to the dress 07 March 2025, we paid in full and were told the dress would arrive in December. It's late April 2026, wedding is 6 weeks away and we have no dress. Twice they made appointments for dress pick up and alterations only to cancel early the same day. 2 weeks ago someone was going to fly to Cincinnati to pick up the dress, last week someone was going to take the train to New York. Don't let this be your daughter's nightmare! read more

Go literally anywhere else. They ruined my financé's entire dress experience. After custom ordering a dress, my fiancé went to pick it up 7 months later, two months before the wedding, when it was ready. It was the wrong dress - cut incorrectly, an entirely different material and color. Laughable product compared to what she ordered. They insisted it was the same, despite hoarded of friends, family, and dressmakers unequivocally confirming it was not. They tried to get her off their hands to a tailor asap so the transaction would be complete. She did not accept (because it is NOT what she paid for) and we have been attempting to find an agreeable solution with the shop. They claimed the issue was being routed to higher management - in reality, they have gone completely cold. They have not responded to calls, voicemails; or emails for two months. What's more? She also ordered a veil 10 months ago. It's still not in, so now she has to find a new veil the week before our wedding. They took made the dress incorrectly, didn't make the veil, and now they have the dress, the veil, and our money with no effort to contact us again. Our wedding is in a week. Our lawyer on retainer will be enthusiastically contacting them within the next few weeks. Do yourself a favor and go to literally any other dress shop if you want to love your dress and have a stress free experience. read more

This is literally the worst bridal salon I've ever been to, customer service-wise. I visited recently as a friend of a bride, and the bridal stylist, Michelle, was terrible, absolutely the most standoffish, uninvolved, and disinterested bridal stylist I've ever encountered. (I'm recently married myself and during my own dress shopping, I visited at least four diff bridal salons, and never encountered such a disinterested stylist.) The stylist barely spoke to anyone and didn't speak to the bride's mom at all. Usually bridal stylists are friendly with the bride (and bride tribe) and the mother of the bride, asking things like how the bride and groom met, what the groom's name is, what type of wedding is planned, whether the bride is mom's first child to get married, etc.-- you know, general small talk that someone trying to assist the bride would ask to get a feel for the vibe and upcoming wedding. This stylist could not be bothered. She wanted to get us in and out with as little conversion as possible. What really annoyed me was when my friend (the bride) found a dress that she liked and wanted to try it on with a veil. The bridal stylist did not even ask her what type of veil my friend envisioned for her wedding day! The bridal stylist just went and picked up some short veil and as I saw her preparing to pin it to my friends head, I quickly spoke up and asked my friend "what kind of veil do you want?" My friend indicated that wanted a very long veil, so the stylist quickly pivoted (without a word) to go get a long veil instead. Again, she failed to ask any details, so she returned with a long, plain veil. My friend had to ask to see a long veil with trim detailing. When the appointment was coming to an end, she gave us a 10 min countdown and kept reminding us that we could leave and go get lunch and think about it. There was no "nice to meet you" or "thanks for coming" or any pleasantry of the sort. Wedding dress shopping is such an amazing, once-in-a-lifetime event, and bridal stylists should make brides and their parties feel welcome, not like a burden. This was the very first bridal salon my friend went to, and I was pissed that her experience was so lackluster. We managed to get a last minute appt at a bridal salon in Old Town, Alexandria and the experience was a million times better, like night and day compared to Lovely Bride! Lovely Bride, do better! read more

Ursula made this one of the best days of my life! She made sure that I was comfortable and my opinion was heard while also inspiring me to go a little bit outside of my comfort zone! Ultimately the dress she recommended is the dress I ended up buying!!! Words cannot describe how amazing she was! 10/10 recommend requesting her if possible! read more

came in over the weekend and had a wonderful appointment! i am usually quick to make decisions and so i knew if i was going to find THE dress, it would be pretty immediate. my stylist was sydney and she was wonderful. i am only 3 months postpartum (c-section) and sydney made me feel really comfortable with the process of trying on gowns. this was my first time shopping and i ended up picking the 2nd dress i tried on. i came all the way from northern maryland for a particular designer, which i didn't end up going with but nonetheless i felt amazing and it was a wonderful experience! read more

I wanted to visit Lovely Bride from the moment I heard about them. I just knew it was my bridal shop and I knew I would find my dress with them. I knew from some previous bridal shop experiences that I wanted a dress by Made With Love. I had already fell in love with two/three styles and was eager to try on more and maybe find something that was a perfect balance of all the aspects of the dresses that I loved. When I saw that Lovely Bride was having a Made With Love trunk show, I wanted to scream with excitement. Unfortunately, as soon as I had found out, upon attempting to book an appointment online, I realized that they had no more appointments available during the week of the trunk show. I was devastated. So, I called the shop directly and asked if it was possible at all to be put on a waitlist or anything that would allow me a chance to go to the trunk show and I explained how badly I wanted to be able to be there. The stylist I spoke with over the phone excitedly told me that she had a couple appointments that she could offer me and of course, I accepted. I had my appointment mid November and my aunt accompanied me. Like I said, this wasn't my first time visiting a bridal shop and I pretty much knew exactly what I wanted to try on and what I was ultimately looking for. Danielle, the manager, was my stylist for my appointment and she was AMAZING. She made me feel at home, she gave me her honest thoughts and she was also straight-forward with me. I felt very comfortable at Lovely Bride and with Danielle as my stylist. The best part, I ultimately found my dress. Their dresses are a little pricier than they would have been closer to my home in Richmond, but the experience made it worth it for me. With the trunk sale going on, I also received a special discount, which I only found out about when I went to "check out." That was just a bonus! All in all, I strongly recommend Lovely Bride. Skip the other shops, and just book an appointment with them. You know you want to and you won't regret it! read more

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I can't say enough great things about Julia! I was on the neverending hunt for a perfect, bohemian, rustic-chic, backless, and frontless (totally kidding on the frontless haha!) style dress and this shop absolutely brought the goods! Awesome communication through and through and the dress arrived via overnight delivery as scheduled and matched the specs exactly. So "in love" with their "MADE WITH LOVE" line! Thanks Lovely Bride! You have one heck of a satisfied customer ;) read more

UPDATE 4/20/2020 Fast forward to now and I am so happy to say I bought my dress from Lovely Bride DC. Look no further ladies - this is thee place to get your dress. The quality to price is impeccable. I went to 6 other stores and none brought the same value as Lovely Bride DC. I was honestly struggling to find something that my mom would approve of. I value her opinion so much and of all the stores we went to she loved many of the dresses here - which was a refreshing first! I wish I could buy more than one dress there are so many styles and wonderful fabrics that made me feel amazing. I also want to give Danielle a huge shout out for helping me and taking the time to really ensure I had explored all of my options. I'll be back to buy those beautiful earrings I loved soon! You should definitely add this to your list of places to go. There are so many options and I'm sure you won't be disappointed...and you'll save yourself a lot of time by putting Lovely at the top of your list. ---------------------------------------------- This adorable bridal shop and lovely staff are an amazing experience waiting to happen! I walked in and the decor was impeccable - classy, fun, and zen. I've been to other bridal stores that look a bit tacky and even disorganized, but lovely bride was clean and neat. The dress selection is wonderful, there are a variety of options - from classic looks to more bohemian as well. Best of all, their staff is very professional. Compared to other bridal stores I have visited, the employees are dressed professionally, which makes me feel that they have the talent and attention to detail necessary to truly help customers. I highly recommend adding Lovely Bride to your list of places to browse for a gown. They treat their brides with the utmost respect and consideration. Thank you for a wonderful experience & I'll be back soon! read more

Tabby is very good at what she does... I loved working with her. Very professional, not pushy, and I found a dress I really love! The store is very well organized. Their concept of paired down choices of quality designers, and the online questionnaire (which was easy and quick to fill) with the likes for you favorite dresses in advance is super helpful to begin with. But a good associate can understand how your mind is changing and Tabby very knowledgeably took me in a surprising direction that in the end was what I wanted. Picking a dress is super hard and this shop makes it a lot easier. Thanks so much! read more

5 star review all day long!!! Classy, beautiful, intimate bridal boutique with a broad enough selection of gowns without feeling overwhelmed. I was lucky enough to score an appointment during the rue de siene trunk show this weekend and had the pleasure of being helped by some awesome ladies. Leslie, Danielle and Alexa were absolute gems and so supportive in helping me find my dream wedding dress. I felt like I had cheerleaders all around me and the genuine feeling of support and love was definitely felt! There were a few moments in the dressing room where Leslie gave me such good pieces of advice and insight- I felt so comfortable and reassured throughout the whole process!! Thank you lovely bride dc and these ladies for making this day SO special for me and my mom and future sister in law! XOXO!! read more

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I am so thrilled to have purchased my wedding dress from Lovely Bride in Georgetown. It was only the second store I even looked for wedding dresses! Lead Stylist Elizabeth Reilly and the rest of the team truly made it the experience of my dreams from start to finish! The store itself is gorgeous and makes for a wonderful and memorable afternoon with whoever you bring along. My fiancé had dropped off treats and wine and Elizabeth had no problem accommodating him and allowing us to drink/eat in designated spaces during my appointment. Elizabeth got my style right away and I had so much fun trying on different dress options, as well as veils and even some beautiful opera gloves. Towards the end of the appointment when we still hadn't found "the one", Elizabeth mentioned they had just received a shipment from a new designer that was actually two weeks ahead of time. She thought one of the dresses might be just what I was looking for and rushed in the back to help her manager open the package! The second I put it on, I knew it was going to be my wedding dress. I have never seen such a beautiful fabric or perfect design - even with tissue paper still tacked around the bottom!!! When my maid of honor was in town just a few days later, I knew I had to see if Elizabeth could squeeze us in to try on the dress again - despite the team saying they would need a few weeks to receive the new designer's size chart. Within a couple minutes of texting, Elizabeth had us booked with a full appointment block during my MOH's visit. When I came out wearing the dress and both my parents, maid of honor, AND Elizabeth were teary-eyed, I knew my decision was made! I can't thank you all enough for the outstanding service we received. From the first appointment at Lovely Bride it all felt like it was meant to be, which is really all you can ask for! read more

Thank you Jessica for making my dress shopping process enjoyable and easy. True story, this is the first place I came to and I went alone and ended up falling in love with the second dress I tried on and the rest is history. I selected a Savannah Miller dress that is simply gorgeous and exactly what I envisioned. I was referred to Lovely Bride by a co-worker who had not purchased a dress from the store but cited that she had a really great experience and there was no pressure. She was right, this place is not snobby and I felt right at home. This goes to show you how powerful word of mouth is! A few tips: ~3,000 is their sweet spot, so if you are on a strict budget I don't suggest coming here. They do have some dresses for less but really you are setting yourself up for possibly falling in love with something that is out of your price range. They do not have a HUGE selection, this is a boutique not a warehouse. I would say approximately 100 dresses. So if you are looking for something unique this is your place but if you are looking for the whole kitchen sink this isn't it. Bring a strapless bra or wear pasties. Thanks again Jessica! See you in June/July. read more

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Walking into Lovely Bride DC was like walking into my dream closet. Everything from the "Let's do the damn thing" sign downstairs to the magical boho paint to the metallic touches made me feel glamorous before I even put a dress on. Full disclosure: I had been shopping for a bridesmaid dress a few weeks before, where I had a horrible experience and left feeling like the stylist didn't understand me, and worse, made me ashamed of my body. So, I was nervous before I even arrived. Luckily, my wedding dress stylist, Danielle, was an extension of that perfect dream setting from the moment she introduced herself, and immediately made me feel calm. Danielle took the time to listen to what I wanted, and made me feel comfortable in everything I tried on. Above that, she was extremely professional, knew what would look good on my body, and encouraged me to try on a variety of styles to see what I really felt good in. She even helped style my hair when we did the lightning round at the end! The dress I ended up buying was one Danielle picked, and I could not be more thankful that I trusted her to help me. Since I purchased my dress, I've thought about it every day, and I can truly say bridal shopping has been the highlight and the standard that I'm using to plan the rest of my wedding. What I didn't feel during my appointment: anxious, rushed, forced to like or purchase any styles. What I DID feel during my appointment: positive vibes, encouragement, and beautiful. I'm not an emotional person and I even had that OMG bridal moment where I couldn't stop happy crying in my dress. Danielle has even kept in touch since my appointment, and I'm so excited to see her when I pick up my dress in a few months. The Lovely Bride brand has an incredible social media presence too, and makes all their brides part of their #Lovelies, which is like making instant friends with so many other brides to be. If you're an open-minded bride looking to feel comfortable, glamorous, and like yourself, make an appointment at Lovely Bride DC. (And ask for Danielle!) read more

I did not end up finding my dress at Lovely Bride but still had an excellent experience and would highly recommend it. Lovely Bride was the second bridal shop I visited while I was still figuring out what kind of dress I liked. The consultant who helped us, Elizabeth, was very friendly and knowledgeable, and pulled a good range of dresses which really helped me get a better feel for what silhouettes and styles worked for me/didn't work for me. read more

What a fabulous experience we had today! My daughter was so nervous and Katie made everything so easy. She was so attentive and listened to everything we all had to say. This was our first stop and it will probably be our last. Jamie tried on 6-7 dresses and she looked beautiful in many. We definitely agreed on one. Katie let Jamie enjoy the experience and take it all in. We are going to make an appointment to come back with her future mother n law and grandma. Thank you Katie and the staff at Lovely Bride. We highly recommend this bridal shop. read more

I'll start by saying the DC Georgetown store is gorgeous and makes you feel that you are a bride looking for that special dress! However, this was my third stop, and it was not that great of an experience, particularly compared to how great of a time my family and I had at the previous two stops. The stylish helping us made me feel rushed, and I felt pressured to decide right then and there because of how long the shipping would take. I needed a day or two to review the photos and take my time to make a decision. It's understandable, and I realize that regardless of where I ordered, I would need to decide soon, but I did not like how I felt so pressured. It made me feel like the stylish cared more about my money than me finding the right dress. I did find a dress I loved, but due to how I felt in the store, I went with another dress at another place that made me feel special and cared for. The dress I bought is custom-made in Australia, and not once did the store or stylish make me feel that I needed to rush my decisions. read more

From the time my mom and I walked into the store, we loved every bit of the experience here. The private try-on areas made me feel like a VIP and my consultant, Tabby, was excellent. I came in with a really good idea of what I was looking for (including a couple specific dresses) but I ended up falling in LOVE with one that Tabby pulled by the same designer. I never thought I'd be the type of girl to have that 'this is it' feeling in a wedding gown but I DID! My favorite thing about the experience was that Tabby let me take a good look at myself in the dresses before opening the curtain to 'unveil' it to my mom. Having those few moments to form my own opinion before showing her made me feel so much more at ease. It's not something that happened at other boutiques I went to. I called back the next day to purchase the dress over the phone and the consultant I spoke with (Danielle, I think?) was friendly, polite and understanding. My mom's card got denied (big charge, out of state retailer) and the consultant patiently waited on the phone and was happy to answer all my questions so I didn't feel rushed at all. My dress won't arrive from the designer until spring, but I know based on my experience that it (and me!) are in good hands! Thanks so much Lovely Bride! read more

This was the very first place I shopped as a "bride to be". I always knew I would never feel super self confident when looking for a wedding dress (I'm not a huge fan of shopping in general). I had hoped however that when searching for my dress that I'd find comfort in a stylist who knew and understood how stressful this situation can be. I had heard great things about Lovely Bridal from friends who had been to the Philly and DC shops, however I was wrong when coming to lovely Dc . I don't think I have ever written a negative review about anything in my whole life but I don't want others to go through what me and my family experienced. Despite leaving the appointment feeling full of self doubt I did find my dress locally at another store that made me feel like an absolute queen no matter what I put on. Wedding dress shopping for an introvert is hard, but working with a stylist that doesn't care makes it even harder. I could understand if someone was having a bad day but having to put money down just to be there and not getting any help whatsoever really hurt. I will never forget how i felt that first day wedding dress shopping, especially when my family had one day in town to shop with me. I ended up finding my dress alone embarrassed to even invite my family back. I hate that I'm writing this but as a woman I thought for sure I'd be supported by others through this process read more

The place is super trendy and really really fun. I am giving this two stars because as a plus size bride, they said they carried dresses for me. THIS IS SO FALSE. I am a size 18 dresses, they had 3 samples in my size (BARELY) and were trying to make way smaller samples work. They say they cater to plus size women, and they so do not. If you're a plus size bride, please please do not come here. read more

There are not enough positive words to convey how amazing my experience at Lovely was! My associate Tabby was so kind, personable, and helpful! She was able to pull dresses that fit my vision. They were very conscientious about Covid protocols and I felt extremely safe. I was made a priority and it made a world of difference. If you're looking for a great place to find beautiful dresses and get the attention you desire during this process, look no further! read more

Great experience here! Pros: easy booking and personalized attention. Best selection I've seen with unique and well priced dresses. Helpful consultant. Beautiful ambiance and plenty of staff. Loved the consultant's process too - first you walk through and pick 5-6 dresses you like, then she will help you in the second round to pull more she think will suit you. Cons: the location isn't great and parking is difficult. I didn't receive a follow up email with the dress info or suggestions on new stock coming in. The session is only an hour, which seems to be the standard for big city shops but really isn't long enough. read more

Had a really great first time dress shopping experience here. We worked with Tabby, who was amazing--I really appreciated that all the dresses she pulled were respectful to my budget, and that she was listening to my feedback on each dress I tried on and suggesting more options based on that. I also think it's a real testament to her that I'll most likely buy the first dress she suggested, which I love! Only suggestion I'd make is that the store seemed to be scented with a perfume smell, which some people (like me) are very sensitive to. I left feeling a little nauseous as a result. read more

I visited lovely bride in March of 2016 and found my dream dress with the help of a very charming Aleksa..... Flash forward to my appointment to pick up my dress and I was SO excited! My dream dress was about to go home with me! I traveled from baltimore to pick it up - not an easy commute but I felt it was worth it. I entered the store with so much excitement and enthusiasm and instantly my mood was turned upside down when I was greeted by an unfriendly associate who didn't seem interested in my excitement. I felt disappointed as to why she wasn't being more friendly especially when I was about to pay off the $2,000 on my dress. I feel like this is such a huge milestone in the wedding planning process that anyone would want to go along with the positive mood for the customers sake. It made me very uncomfortable and all of a sudden I wasn't so excited anymore. After she looked me up and down I realized quickly she was probably judging my appearance. (This appointment was for a final fitting and to pay off the balance and take the dress home....) I was freshly showered and only had on yoga pants and a t-shirt....I mean I was making it as easy as possible to get in and out of the dress. I felt judged because I didn't "look" like I belonged in a Georgetown boutique and therefore I was wasting her time. I was also disappointed because Aleksa wasn't there! I gave the benefit of the doubt to my new stylist who was nice...nothing overly friendly. She let me try on the dress and I walked out to the mirror and both the unfriendly girl who greeted me and my new stylist just stared at me. They didn't even say anything along the lines of, "you look beautiful!" Again, I felt so self conscious I couldn't enjoy the moment. I was absolutely in love with the dress but felt like I couldn't really express that. And still the two girls just kept staring at me. I was so upset because of how uncomfortable they made me feel. I just wanted to get out of there as soon as possible. They never even asked, "how does it fit?" Or "do you have any concerns?" They just kept staring at me while I looked at myself in the mirror. I just wanted to take it off as soon as possible. My dress needed very detailed alterations (also the sample I tried on was missing a huge piece - how unprofessional) when I brought up the missing piece on the sample dress my new stylist laughed and said, "oh yeah all our dresses are missing pieces." Anyway, I asked how the alteration place would know what to do and she recommended the place they send all their customers and told me "they would already know". I politely told her I'm already coming from baltimore I would prefer a more local alteration place and how will they know what to do...what should I tell them? When she heard me Reject her offer to their alteration place her attitude changed and she mumbled, "they just will" and walked off. I was left confused and anxious on how to trust her let alone try to explain to my seamstress how to properly alter the beaded pieces. So then comes time to pay my balance; $2,012 and some change. Naturally my bank only allows me a $2,000 daily limit so I asked if I could just put $2,000 on my debit card and pay the remaining TWELVE dollars in cash. She said sure and I handed her a twenty. She came back a couple minutes later and I quote, "um actually we don't have change do you think YOU can go get some change for me?" .....EXCUSE ME? I was speechless. I know most people probably don't pay cash at that store but REALLY? Just because you aren't prepared for cash transactions doesn't mean you make the customer go figure it out. She should not have even said anything to me and gone down the street herself to get change. Having customer service experience myself, I couldn't believe she asked me that. Did I mention it was 96 degrees outside? Did I also mention I just spent $2,000 and you want me to go handle it? After I dug in the bottom of my purse for change and loose dollar bills I said under my breath "you've got to be kidding me". I was humiliated and pissed. I left upset and angry at their unprofessionalism and terrible customer service. I guess I don't mold into the snobby Georgetown demographic for them to waste time showing me good customer service. I had such high expectations and felt robbed of the experience to really enjoy this milestone. Tip for anyone looking to shop there, save yourself the disappointment. read more

Beautiful store and kind knowledgeable consultants! It was easy to make my appointment online and it was fun working with my consultant ahead of time to give her an idea of what I was interested it. Come the actual day, I was so impressed by how gorgeous the actual shop is- exactly what I wanted me dress shopping experience to be! My consultant had picked out 2 dresses, both of which I loved, then used that information and feedback to pick out several others. The only issues is that I loved EVERY single dress she picked out (and I am PICKY- literally had gone to a store in the morning and hated every one I tried). She was amazing. My only wish is that I could've tried on several more dresses. I need to go back to try on my top two choices (after COVID) but would 100% recommend this shop to any bride read more

I had such a positive experience shopping at Lovely Bride DC and I especially want to sing the praises of my consultant Danielle, who was extremely kind, professional, and patient throughout my wedding shopping experience! My dress appointment was scheduled in late September 2020. I was a little hesitant about shopping for a dress in-person - especially because my mother accompanied me - but felt reassured by the boutique's adherence to strict COVID-19 protocol. I had an appointment scheduled early in the morning, there was only one other client situated at the opposite end of the store at that time, and both my mother and I felt comfortable throughout the entire experience. I had a relatively good sense of the dress silhouette that I was interested in and was excited to make an appointment at Lovely Bride DC because they carried a designer I was interested in. Danielle did a wonderful job of selecting dresses that a) were within my budget and b) matched the description of what I articulated I wanted. Unlike my experience at another bridal shop, I never felt rushed or pressured to make a decision about a dress on the spot. I left my appointment mulling over two dress options and Danielle went out of her way to help me schedule a second, quick appointment about two weeks later so that I could try on both dresses one more time before finalizing my decision. I just picked up my dress today - it arrived exactly within the timeline that Danielle outlined for me - and I am so, so thrilled that I chose to shop here! Thank you, thank you, thank you Danielle! read more

I had been very excited to start my dress journey at Lovely but was so disappointed with my experience. I came in from Annapolis area and was a little bit late due to traffic. I knew that meant our time would be cut short, but our consultant (I truthfully couldn't tell you her name because we never received our follow up email with the dresses I did try on) was extremely aloof, uninterested, and seemed irritated at my presence. She offered no guidance on other dresses to try on other than the ones I had selected before. When I asked to see other dresses, she brought me things that seemed completely opposite of what I was asking for. I was really under the impression from Lovely's Instagram presence that they would be somewhat size inclusive. I am a straight size 8/10, bridal 12/14. My consultant brought me samples that were so small that I had to squeeze my butt into and it was honestly humiliating. I know bridal samples are restrictive in terms of sizing, but I didn't have this issue at other bridal boutiques like BHLDN. I ended up ending the appointment early despite only having 40 minutes to begin with because it was so awful. I saw other brides with similar bodies to mine there seemingly having a much better experience than I was. I think maybe I got unlucky with my consultant, but I wouldn't recommend Lovely to a friend. read more

the consultant Alexa at Lovely Bride DC helped me find the gown of my dreams. She knows what shes doing ladies! She chose 3 dresses for me to try on to start. I had shown her a few gowns from their intsa page that I was interested in. Based upon what I showed her, and what we discussed, the gowns she brought me hit the nail right on the head. They were not exactly the ones that I showed her, which is fine, because I am curvier, so I figured the ones I liked would not be in my size. That all being said, the first gown I tried at lovely bride was perfect. My squad and I had been to david's bridal prior to going to lovely, and wow, you can absolutely tell the difference between the two stores selection and quality. Lovely Bride carries high quality, well constructed garments, and amazing staff to help you on your gown journey. Even if you do not end up buying one from them, I think it is worth it go and give it a shot. side note- Alexa was actually on the design end of the bridal wear for over a decade before she started in the consulting, which I think puts her at a huge advantage to help you find what you will love. Thank you, Lovely Bride, and Thank you Alexa. read more

Lovely Bride is the best bridal boutique - elegant, intimate, and high quality. They carry some of the most beautiful dresses that I've seen and the consultants know what they are doing! Alexa helped me find the perfect dress, and it was one that I may have never selected to try on if I were on my own and going solely based off of what the dresses look like on the hanger. The consultants may know better than you yourself what shape and style will look flattering and embody everything you want in a dress! The dress arrived on time and they were very accommodating as COVID-19 prevented me from being able to pick the dress up from the store, so they were able to ship it to me asap! I have had many friends who have also found their wedding dress from Lovely Bride and had a great experience. I definitely recommend Lovely Bride to anyone searching for their dream dress! read more

I never considered myself the type of bride-to-be that would have "that dress" experience. You know, the type that includes champagne, tears and saying "yes" to a dress. I always just figured I would find a dress that was good enough and move on with the planning process. Lovely Bride DC, and Tabby in particular, changed my perceptions. Although my friends and I arrived almost an hour early for our appointment, we got all checked in and couldn't help but fall in love with every aspect of the salon, including the waiting area (awesome neon signage that totally lends itself to the instagram photos we're all always on the hunt for.) Once we were brought back to a showroom and I met with Tabby, she immediately made me feel comfortable and like my budget and vision were synonymous with Lovely Bride as a brand. She quickly pulled some lovely dresses, all with different elements of what I was looking for, but ultimately unsure of until I tried them on. Although I wasn't aware of it at the time, she was gauging my like and dislike for every tiny detail of the dresses I was trying on and letting that inform what she pulled from the racks. About halfway through my session, she showed me a dress that was very similar to the style of my favorite designer, but significantly more within my price range. However, on the hanger, the dress didn't look like something I would ever consider, "the one." Boy, was I glad I trusted Tabby's insight and vision. From the moment she zipped and clipped the dress, I began to feel that flutter and comfort in a dress that I didn't expect to feel at all, let alone a mere 7 or 8 dresses into my appointment. I expressed this to her and we revealed the dress to my party. As soon as Tabby sensed that my friends weren't having the same reaction to this dress as I was, she jumped into action and accessorized the dress to help everyone see the vision I was looking for. With a veil, flowers and a little accessorizing, my friends began crying. I felt it instantly, but we tried on a couple more dresses, including one I asked for specifically that ultimately didn't work out as I imagined it. By the end, Tabby put me back in my favorite dress, complete with accessories and I had the opportunity to say "Yes!" to my dress and even begin crying myself. Since that day, I've done little more than reminisce on what a perfect experience it was and look back at pictures of my dress. I can hardly wait the ~10 months until my wedding to wear my dream dress and it's all thanks to Tabby and Lovely Bride! read more

I came here after another bridal salon had ordered me the wrong size dress six months ago and I was in a pinch to get a dress. I worked with Alexa who was able to fit me in immediately, listened to exactly what what I wanted and made me feel so much better. I ultimately didn't end up getting the dress here because I wasn't in love with the ones they were able to get me in a pinch but I would recommend this place to everyone. There are so many different styles and options and they really take the time to listen to what you want. read more

I had an incredible experience at Lovely Bride! Tabby was my consultant and she was knowledgeable and communicative. I felt very well prepared for my first bridal shopping experience and found the dress of my dreams here! The boutique is elegant and high quality. All of the dresses feel unique and special. read more

I had such an amazing experience at Lovely Bride D.C. this last December. The boutique is adorable, smells delicious and the atmosphere is exactly what I had hoped for. Erin Strong-Williams helped me pick two perfect gowns. Her expertise and calm demeanor are the perfect antidote to a nerve riddled Bride To Be. Thank you! read more

I am a older plus size woman and I was a little skeptical on trying wedding gowns on. Would the have anything to fit me or would the have a small selection. I was pleased to find an array of gowns. Tabby was wonderful she is professional, personable, and attentive. She pulled gowns the meet my description. After 4 gowns I said Yesss to the dress and I'm so grateful to find it the first time looking. Ladies if you are looking for a wedding dress and want to have a private showing just you and your friends, go to LOVELY BRIDE you will not be disappointed. read more

I had an amazing experience at Lovely Bride this weekend! I said "yes to the dress" with the help of Tabby. She was patient, has a great eye for detail, and really listened to what I was looking for. I really appreciated that she reached out prior to my appointment to get a sense of my style, my wedding, and the type of look I was going for. She pulled dresses that really hit the mark, so much so that I ended up walking away with the one!!! If you are driving distance from the DC area, I would highly recommend checking out Lovely Bride. My mom and I had an amazing experience and everyone in the shop was so helpful, but Tabby was amazing!!! read more

I cannot say enough amazing things about Lovely Bride DC! I first came to this shop a few months ago with two of my bridesmaids and tried on several different dresses, one of which I fell head over heels in love with. I should have known then, but wanted to make absolutely sure it was the one before committing. They were completely understanding and I felt no pressure or guilt walking out without purchasing a dress. They encouraged me to make a follow-up appointment whenever I felt ready. Fast forward three months, having gone to six more boutiques (!!!) and trying on what felt like hundreds of dresses, I still couldn't get the dress from Lovely Bride out of my mind. It was the one to beat and it was turning out to be unbeatable. I was able to make an appointment for Lovely Bride this weekend during one of their trunk shows for the designer of the dress I loved. I was greeted by the same consultant I had from my first appointment, Tabby. She remembered me and one of my bridesmaids immediately! I know that doesn't seem that important but it really added to the intimate and personal vibe of the entire experience. Not to mention that Tabby is also just amazing all around. At both appointments she was patient with me, sooo excited for me, honest, and willing to listen to all concerns and questions I had. She also ran around and brought me accessories for me to wear to envision the full look. I felt completely comfortable with her, like she was an old friend. She's really the best!! Suffice it to say, I said yes to the dress at the trunk show appointment today! And because it was a trunk show, I was able to get 10% off. The dresses there are so beautiful and unique, the boutique is comfortable and spacious, the ladies working there truly know their stuff, and I really felt a genuine sense of excitement from the consultants for their brides. Thank you, Lovely Bride DC, for curating such incredible dresses and thank you Tabby for being so wonderful throughout this experience! read more

The ladies at the store couldn't have been more wonderful! It was such a special day for me and my daughter! They were very welcoming and patient! If you're looking for a bridal salon- look no further! read more

I have been to Lovely Bride twice in the last few months in search of my wedding dress. I am the type of person that thinks they know what they want immediately. I obsess on my initial findings. I usually stick with it, make a (somewhat) definitive decision and then I have a tinge of regret... of not exploring ALL of my choices. I first came into Lovely Bride and met with Danielle. She was hip, professional, and kind. She helped me slip into any dress that we picked out. I just needed more. I needed a stylist to guide me through the world of tulle, organza, and satin. I then emailed the store about wanting a better experience and Julia responded. Julia understood my dilemma, apologized for my simply average consultation the first time around and invited me back in. She informed me about the trunk shows coming up, what a trunk show was, and I felt like I was in good hands. She knew what she was talking about! I came in during the last day of the Watters Trunk show and found my ivory stunner. I appreciated Julia's help and sweet demeanor but more than that I love how she handled the customer service end of things. At the end of the day, we are in fact shopping for a dress that can cost thousands. All in all, there are good people that work here. Ones that will work with you and make you feel very comfortable. A few things to keep in mind: 1. They have about 10 racks of gowns. Nothing is "in the back". If you see a gown online by a designer that they carry, call ahead and see if the sample is in store. If not, they can pre-order the sample on loan (at a fee of $100 that can deducted from your dress purchase) for you so that you have it here for your appointment. 2. No need to bring high heels really. Wear your spanx if you want. 3. Deposit on your gown is 50% of the price. 4. Ask for the front salon if you want the best experience. It has the largest sitting area for your group and a separate dressing area. It gives you THE experience. 5. No, you don't get champagne. read more

Lovely Bride DC was the first and only bridal shop I visited. My first appointment was the day it opened as my mom happened to be in town (about 10 months prior to my wedding). The shop itself is absolutely "lovely" - very tasteful decorations and a quiet, calming atmosphere. Because they run things by appointment (it's easy to set one up online), you get incredibly personalized service and a comfortable, extra large dressing room. I had my mom and one of my bridesmaids with me and they were able to sit in the cozy lounge and wait for me to come out to show them the various options. My mom, bridesmaid and I were also able to look through the dresses to see what we liked and what I wanted to try. My stylist also helped pick out some options that fit the style I had in mind and also my budget. The last dress I tried on was a bit of an afterthought... I ended up loving it. I decided to think about it for a few more weeks, but ultimately went back to Lovely and purchased it (without visiting any other shops). The fact that they allow you to take photos is great, particularly if you don't make up your mind the day of your appointment. Julia and the rest of the stylists were wonderful to work with - they were all incredibly nice and patient and had a good sense of what I was looking for after a few minutes of talking with them. I never felt rushed to wrap things up or pressured to make a decision. They are also great about sticking with your budget, which you provide ahead of time. I agree with some of the other reviewers who said the shop doesn't have a lot of "bling"/super formal dresses. They do have a beautiful selection of dresses in a variety of price ranges and from a number of great designers. After I ordered my dress but before it was ready, my maid of honor was in town visiting - Julia was wonderful and said we could stop by the shop and I could try the sample on again. As it turns out, my dress ended up being ready for pickup when she was in town, so she got to see me in my actual dress. Julia spent a good chunk of time with us on the pick-up day, as well - making sure everything was correct and that I was comfortable with the dress. As a quick side note, Lovely does not do alterations, but does have a relationship with a great studio in Dupont Circle (Green and Blue) - I ended up going there for alterations and was very happy with the result. I couldn't have been happier with the personalized service (from my first visit to my pick-up appointment), style, and overall atmosphere of Lovely Bride DC. The dress was perfect on our wedding day and totally reaffirmed the choice. I highly recommend a visit if you are dress shopping in the DC area! read more