Terrible alterations, terrible service, and zero accountability…read more Mohini ruined my wedding dress and then refused to make it right. First, I gave a budget of $500 and was sold a dress that cost nearly $1,000 while trusting staff to respect my budget. Red flag #1. The dress needed alterations to the chest and sleeves. What I received back looked unfinished, with visible white fabric, gaps in the beading, and obvious flaws in the design. Mohini's defense is that I signed a form authorizing alterations. That's absurd. Signing off on alterations is not signing off on shoddy workmanship. No reasonable customer expects a wedding dress alteration to leave exposed fabric and missing decorative details. The zipper disaster is what ultimately ruined my wedding. About a week before my ceremony, I took the dress out of the garment bag as instructed and discovered that although the dress fit, the zipper separated when zipped. I immediately called Mohini and was told to bring it in. I drove nearly two hours to the store the next day, only to find out nobody was available to repair it. Had I been told that on the phone, I would not have made the trip. At that point my wedding was only five days away. I had no choice but to leave the dress and return again. Mohini repaired the zipper and called me the following day, but I couldn't make it before closing. My fiancé eventually picked it up for me. When I tried it on the morning of my wedding ceremony, it no longer fit. The replacement zipper had made the bodice significantly smaller. The result? I couldn't wear my wedding dress. I had to wear a simple cotton dress for my ceremony, cancel my photographer, and wear a navy dress for my reception. After the wedding, I requested a refund. Instead of taking responsibility, management dodged me and argued in circles. They repeatedly insisted that "replacing a zipper wouldn't change the size of the dress." Whether it should have or not is irrelevant--the dress fit before their repair and didn't fit afterward. This was one of the most disappointing customer experiences I've ever had. Poor workmanship, poor communication, and absolutely no accountability. There are plenty of other bridal shops in the same mall. I strongly recommend going anywhere else.

This is one of a few stores in the mall that carries Indian clothes…read more They have an amazing selection of items including (but not limited to) the following: -Sarees (regular & pre-made) -Ready made blouses (includes sleeves, needs to be stitched) -Anarkalis -Indo-western party dresses -Indian party dresses -Menswear -Lehengas -Petticoat -Accessories: Sabyasachi clutches, earrings, necklaces, etc. The prices are pretty high, but it is conveniently located in the area. They have a tailoring/alteration service, which is onsite and based on availability. They host different events in the store as well as other locations. Items can be pre-ordered online or purchased directly at the store. Would I return? probably.

The ladies here were very friendly and helpful. I was looking for everyday earrings and dainty…read morerings. I found their selection to be the best in the area and at a fair price.

Sadly I have to give them a low rating. Two stars instead of one are just my generosity. I bought…read moregold jewelry from them before and things were great or so I thought. However, recently I had a few not-so-good interactions with them that left a bad after taste. I liked a pair of earrings (4.3 grams) so I asked for price. The owner said $395 including gold weight, labor, rhodium, etc. Still, $395 is a lot for 4.3g even considering other factors mentioned above. Anyway, I left that day and came back another day when gold prices dropped a little, hoping for a lower price. The owner dismissively said $525. She gives prices on a whim without any reason. Anyway, I had the same design custom made from another shop for a lot less $255. I went back to see current designs, and they just acted very awkward. Oh well, her loss of a good customer. I buy a lot of jewelry but I also like a good deal and some respect.

Everything always goes well. The owners are amazing. The clothes are beautiful and unique.read more

Went to the shop at 10 am and the doors were still locked. It's now 10:15 am and the doors are…read morestill locked

Without a doubt, the best place in DMV to purchase Indian clothing. I wanted a new kurta for Diwali…read moreand after visiting online, decided this was the place. I was 100% correct. Friendly, helpful team assisted with my size and color preferences and I bought the perfect outfit. The price was great to begin with but even better with Diwali discount. I'm sure I'll be back when in the market again.

At first when we pulled up we thought it was the wrong place, thinking we are going to some…read morestorefront. Once we went into the house and saw the basement we were pretty impressed. We are from out of town and came in on Saturday looking for an outfit for an Indian wedding the next day since the one my wife brought with her did not quite work out. We were not only happy to find one that almost fit her but also able to find a tailor that make the necessary alterations the same evening about five minutes from her shop. They do take PayPal and also contactless payment like ApplePay and most likely GooglePay. One caveat, do check out the outfit carefully. We found a couple holes later in the scarf before the wedding upon closer inspection. If we noticed that beforehand probably would have negotiated a discount. Outfit itself was close to $200 Meen is very helpful and accommodating to her customers and it was a pleasant surprise in this area.

If I could give them zero stars I would. The dresses here are not my style but that was ok, they…read moreare someone else's style and that is fine. However, I came here looking for a dress for my mom for my wedding and she tried on dresses anyway because we were there and had an appointment. we worked with Annick and I cannot stress enough how much I do not recommend working with her. I showed her other dresses we had ordered for my mom from other places to get an idea of what we were looking at and she insulted the dresses. I was more than polite and open to options even though i did not like anything up until this point but it was so unacceptable how she spoke to me. I nicely expressed over and over that I did not like options she was and it was as if she could not accept that my style is not the same as hers. Insulting what I had chosen from other places was over the line.

I had a wonderful experience at Crystal Boutique--an outstanding full service boutique with staff…read morethat know their business well. Going there saved me a great deal of time and made the shopping experience fun and relaxing. I visited Crystal Boutique, traveling from my home a 2-hour flight away. I am a hard-to-fit petite person and was searching for a special-occasion outfit and clothes for an overseas trip. I really hit the jackpot. Joel and Annick are treasures--warm, welcoming and kind. They found many things for me to try on and stayed with me every moment during my visit, showing me a variety of styles with different price points to consider. The other friendly staff, including Christie, also had insightful and helpful ideas. I found everything I had hoped to purchase and more and returned home thrilled with all that I bought.

As a professional whose appearance is non-negotiable, trusting Sayed with my gown was a grave…read moremistake. He turned a fine piece into a patchwork disaster--crooked seams, visible joins, and zero finesse. His work lacks the skill, eye, and restraint required for formalwear. If your image doesn't matter, Sayed is fine. If it does--avoid him. He should be sewing work boots, not gowns.

I LOVEEEEEEEEE this store. I just moved to the DMV and i was looking to buy more overgarments, i…read morestumbled upon this store on tiktok. Tiktok does not do this store enough justice. I was worried i wasnt gonna find clothes that fit me since i am shorter and skinnier. The hijabs were SOOO high quality, it felt cooling and they had a variety of colors. Be prepared to pay the price the clothing deserves! Maybe im just so used to custom prices which is on the cheaper side but i left with three pieces including three hijabs. You will leave with something, all the pieces are so pretty! But the young lady that was there is amazing!!! She was so patient with me, very knowledgeable about the clothes there. She also helped me find the right color for my complexion as well as finding complimentary colors hijabs. She made my shopping experience there very welcoming! I didnt feel judged. Also they have tailoring services that she was also able to help me with! I am definitely coming back for ramadan for eid outfits!!!!

I cannot recommend Celeste enough for wedding dress alterations. From the very first fitting, she…read morewas incredibly kind, professional, and an expert in her craft. Wedding dresses can be delicate and complex; she immediately understood exactly how to tailor my dress so it would give that custom fit glow. My alterations were extensive and totaled close to $2,000 and every single detail was done with such care and precision. She carefully pinned and explained each adjustment during my fittings so I always understood what she was doing and why. When I put the dress on at my final fitting, it truly felt like it had been custom made just for me. The fit was absolutely flawless, and she created a beautiful 5-piece bustle that blended seamlessly with the design of the dress and was easy to manage. Celeste made the entire experience feel calm and enjoyable during what can be a very busy and stressful time while planning a wedding. Every appointment felt organized. She was always patient and reassuring throughout the entire process. Knowing that my dress fits perfectly for my wedding day (next week) is such a wonderful feeling. If you're a bride looking for someone you can completely trust with your wedding dress, I would ABSOLUTELY recommend her. Will return to this review to share picture updates of my dress after the big day

It's for experiences like the one that I had with Love Couture Bridal that I REALLY REALLY wish…read morethere was an option to add more than 5 stars!!! After the bridal store I had originally purchased my wedding dress from told me they "lost" my dress 5 days before my wedding - I was in a state of absolute shock!! From that bridal store, I went to straight to Google and searched for 'bridal store near me', and started going through the reviews and pictures! I was immediately blown away by the pictures of dresses I saw at Love Couture Bridal, so I immediately gave them a call, briefly explained my situation and asked them if they took walk-ins - and they told me to head on over!! Fast forward - I literally cannot BEGIN to tell you how I went from feeling overwhelmed and panicked, to completely calm and at ease!!! And that was ALL thanks to the AMAZING team at Love Couture Bridal; especially Lauren!!! From the minute I walked in, Lauren sat me down and explained what my options were given that my wedding was 5 DAYS AWAY!!! Yes... 5 days !! I described what I was hoping for in terms of styles, gave her my size and within 15 minutes she had at least 10 dresses pulled and ready for me to try on. Did I need to try on all 10? No - literally after trying on the second dress both my mum and I were in tears because it was evident that that was THE dress for me!!! After choosing the dress (or perhaps it was the dress choosing me), I was taken to another fitting room where Celeste (one of their AMAZING seamstresses), worked with my mother and I to go through what was needed in terms of the fitting. The level of attention to detail, and the kindness that was shown by Lauren and Celeste was absolutely AMAZING!!! My mother and I had a difference of opinion on how low the cut should be with my dress - and Celeste listened to us both and found an amazing middle ground!! After paying for the dress I was told to come back two days later for the final fitting - and I literally could not have been more in awe!!! Everything about Love Couture Bridal will forever remain close to my heart! Their beautiful selection of wedding dresses, their impeccable service, exceptional staff and willingness to help problem solve with such a tight turnaround!!! Obviously, I hope no other bride-to-be finds herself in the situation I was in!! But my experience just goes to show that this is truly a blessing of a bridal shop!!! 10/10 will recommend to each and everyone I know that's getting married

The reviews were right for this place and for Missy! While I did not find my dress (YET), I loved…read morethe feel of this place, its mission, and people so I plan to come back again as they continue to update their inventory. I arrived a few minutes early. It's not a huge space but they made a pretty spacious dressing room. There are a full racks lining the walls and a few in the middle. They seem really well organized by size for easier browsing. The space is clean and neat. There was another bride trying on dresses but Missy said hi and introduced herself and asked for a moment as another bride finished up her appointment so I took a seat. The experience was great. I came by myself since my friends could not clear their schedules in time given my quick scheduling. The place is called Fairytale and it did feel like Missy could be a fairy godmother. She had referenced the images I shared for inspo and had found a couple dresses like them for me to try. She also noticed I wasn't feeling quite comfortable in how I looked and was so encouraging. She suggested a couple of other dresses that I ended up liking more than I expected. She was showing how certain other dresses or details can help me feel like the right things are accentuated. She also gave some really helpful tips including dress timeline, tailoring, and candid yet kind thoughts. I did not catch the name of the other staff who was helping her but she was also awesome. They both helped me in and out of dresses. The other person also helped take pictures for me to reference later and even came running out with my phone when I left without it and only realized when I got in my car. They were both great. I highly recommend this place. There were some really pretty dresses for nice prices. A bit lighter for my size range but still options. The experience was also quite nice. As a bride, you often have a lot on your mind and I felt so supported throughout this visit while feeling like they had my best interest in mind. I'll be back!

Missy was AMAZING!!! I came in September 2024 only a month after being engaged just to try things…read moreon and see what different styles. Missy really helped me go through different styles and try on so many fun ideas! I came in just to try dresses, and ended up finding my dream dress! It was so unexpected and it was on a great deal. The dresses here are second hand or sample sizes donated. It's a great place to go if you want to stay on a good budget, and so many of the dresses I saw were brand new! They are by appointment only and everyone there is a volunteer. I've told so many people about the amazing experience and will always tell any bride to check them out! Completely worth it for sure.