Kennedy was amazing! She was so sweet and understanding! Her sense of style in what you want is top notch! Her patience is immaculate! And the dresses are all so beautiful. read more

My sister went to try wedding dresses on at this location and Kim was our consultant. She was amazing! Friendly, kind, and very very helpful. Not only did she find different styles for my sister to try on, but she made her feel very comfortable throughout the experience and also voiced her opinions without trying to convince her to purchase anything. There were a few of us and she dealt with a lot of different opinions from all of us and was still able to pull out some beautiful options for my sister to try on. Although we didn't purchase from Minerva, I had to come back to comment because Kim was excellent! The price was also great! Thank you Kim! From the NY family in blue! read more

10/10 would go again! Broad selection of special event dresses (dresses of every color as well)! Service was excellent and made us feel very welcomed and respected. Did really well respecting privacy and giving great tips/advice! Good prices for each dress! Also good quality, durable, clean and elegant dresses! read more

I ended up saying YES to the dress today at Minerva's! Patricia, the woman who assisted me, was absolutely fantastic and made the whole process so enjoyable & explained everything thoroughly without pressuring me. I made an appointment online the day before (essential - do it!) and was assisted right away when I arrived. Patricia gave me a tour of the store and explained how it was laid out/where to find the size and style of dress I was looking for. One of the great things about this boutique is that they actually carry plus sizes in store, unlike many other stores that do not. I needed to try on dresses in my size range - otherwise, what's the point? Their dressing rooms are nice and big so you have plenty of room to maneuver in/out of gowns. Patricia was super helpful in getting me in/out of gowns (some of them are complicated, ya'll!). There are tons of big mirrors on the walls once you step out of the dressing room to get the full picture of how the dress looks on you. Once I realized I found THE dress the process was very simple - I just had to put a 50% deposit down today and the rest will be due when the dress comes in (in about 6 months), which is standard. There was a small amount of paperwork to sign as well. Patricia sent me home with a folder full of info about my dress and I will receive an email/phone call as soon as it comes in. Once it arrives, I'll have to set up another appointment to do a final fitting to make sure everything is perfect. Overall it was a great and stress-free experience and I'm so happy I found THE dress finally! read more

What a great experience with every single person here. My close friend is getting married this year and needed something ASAP. Even though we were limited on time, we were able to look at an array of dresses that would delivered on time. The woman who assisted the dream dress for my friend was super patient and helpful.. she was a god send. Luckily, we were able to find a dress that made her say YES! We will be back for alterations and I can't imagine anything less than a spectacular experience. read more

Minervas Bridal - Bridal Near Me - Orlando, Florida

I got lost trying to find ORMC hospital from the airport. I had just flown in from Texas. My phone died and I pulled into the bridal shop's parking lot. The lady working there was so kind and let me come in and charge my phone in her shop so that I could get to the hospital to help my mom who had had a car accident. I did not buy anything here nor was I looking for a gown but I think her kindness and compassion for my situation says so much about their store and I'm very grateful to her for helping me and during such a stressful situation! 5 stars Yeehaw read more

Do NOT waste your time or money coming here. Just left after only 30 minutes in the middle of our appointment because of the consultant JENNY. My best friend made an appointment for 1pm to find her dream dress. The moment we walked in we were met with Jenny who was completely impersonal. She wasn't friendly at all and continued to ask inappropriate questions about my friend's breastfeeding and trying to tell her how the human body works (she's had 2 kids, she's not an idiot). She was super condescending with her budget as well - she's already told her several times what her budget was but continued to make her feel bad (even though her budget was well fit for the prices of the dress). Not only that, but she had the audacity to call her fat!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! She made MORE than one comment on her weight, pointing out her "love handles". She told her she needs a girdle and to work out. She told her she's "worried for her to buy a dress today cause she needs to lose some pounds" and then finally told her to "just come back after you lose weight". I've already called to speak to the manager, Jim, who seemed just as shocked as us by how horrible Jenny was to us. I hope he does something to reprimand her - fitting for her actions. Women are coming here to find their dream dress and this JENNY person is absolutely not fit to work here! Wish I could give this place NO stars for the LACK of service we received. Absolutely horrible. EDIT: The manager never called or emailed the bride like he said he would. We left horrible reviews - obviously! - on their Instagram and they deleted them and blocked us. Also disabled their comments on their Facebook. A quick search will show you that not only does this company body shame but they're also homophobic. Do not ever spend money at this disgusting excuse of a shop. Edit 2: The manager never called STILL so the bride to be called. He made an excuse saying the reviews upset him so he couldn't sleep last night. Still didn't apologise. He claims this Jenny woman is no longer working with the brides "for the time being"!!!!! But what about all the other brides before my friend who was also body shamed and discriminated against? JIM - the manager - has blocked us from Facebook and even removed their reviews entirely. We will not be silenced. I have already contacted many local news sources about this. read more

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I wish I saw the reviews on here instead of Google. I am size 22, I called ahead and they said they have tons. I was brought to my section that had FOUR dresses. Okay, after kind of looking a bit with a friend she found a few. Then the lady helping found a size 16 dress....gorgeous. okay I'm excited now. Well, I go in the dressing room and apparently I'm supposed to already be a pro and know how to wiggle into 50lbs of fabric. Great. Now the dress gets stuck on the trashcan in there. Cool. I got stuck in the dress, couldn't figure out sleeves, could fit into one dress at all, never given a veil, never had her come in the dressing room to help. Never given a mirror to look at the back. Oh and mind you, I could see right into the other dressing area.....meaning she could see me. Awesome. So the size 16 dress was the one I loved, my options were pay $100 for them to MAYBE find a loaner in my size and if I keep that dress I get the $100 back. Or buy it. So I said find a loaner and I'll just pay the $100. I get a call some days later saying they couldn't get a loaner and gave another hopeful option......then mentioned something about the manager said the construction of the dress would be different and I should try on other dresses. I cried......how am I going to find the one, then be told the construction is different when it's larger? Still waiting on a call or email and it's a week later. This is rediculous, If you are plus sized or want to feel like a bride, avoid this place. read more

I just purchased my wedding gown from Casablanca bridal yesterday at Minervas! My wedding isn't until November so I can't post a dress pic yet, but i can share my "said yes photo!" Kim was the absolute best consultant and actually picked the gown for me! I'm in love with the intricate detail, modern, sexy and glam, yet still romantic. This will be perfect for my venue in Orlando, Paradise Cove! Thank you Kim, and Minerva's, and Casablanca bridal for creating such a beautiful gown! read more

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Service and help with the dress was perfect and we said yes to the dress! However when we got it home, we were disappointed. The dress was dirty on the inside - as if it had been worn - and had evidence of being altered at the zipper. Be careful if you buy there. read more

We were looking for a dress for my daughter's Quince. We couldn't find the perfect shade of pink. We were afraid to buy off the internet without seeing it in person. We went to Minerva's because it had all the designers we liked. When we got there they were very helpful. One of the dresses we were looking for wasn't there but they were able to fit us with the same designer in a similar dress. We were able to determine that one of the dresses they had in store was the one for us. When we picked the dress up they had a tiara and jewelry to match! One stop sho read more

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I just purchased my bridal gown here and I had a great experience. I visited 4 or 5 different boutiques and hadn't really found a dress that "spoke to me". I decided to make one final attempt to find something I loved before settling on a dress and checked out Minerva's. I noticed that the boutiques have high quality dresses, but the selection is usually limited. At Minerva's, the dresses were boutique quality and the choices are endless. There were dresses at all price points so you can go all out here or stay on a budget. The day I came, Minerva's happened to be hosting Allure Bridal and the designer was actually at the store! She helped me choose some dresses and talked to me about the various styles. Camille was helpful from the very beginning and was very honest about what looked good and what didn't! It was like having a sister or and aunt there for another opinion. I had a wonderful time picking out my dress and found one that I actually "fell in love" with. They rushed my dress and it got here earlier than expected. Great service, great selection, variety of prices! read more

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I went here not thinking I would buy a dress and left with the dress of my dreams! A worker (Maria) picked it out for me and I loved it. I was able to get it the same day for a slight discount. I highly recommend this place for everyone! Be ready to buy your dream dress. read more

Oh Minervas, I really wanted to like you. I'm a short engagement bride looking for short dresses, I know walking into any bridal store my options are limited, so my expectations are super high. Upon walking in (without an appointment), I had a new sales associate try to help me and when I mentioned the short dress hunt she looked like a deer in headlights, claimed she was going to get someone else, and never showed up again. I saw her a few other times in the store and she avoided eye contact. Poor little lamb, I know I scared you, but your lack of customer service ticked me off. A second associate eventually helped me and showed me the only 4 dresses the entire store had in stock... in the Prom section. This associate was helpful and even set the dresses aside until a fitting room opened up, I tried on the dresses, all of which were drastically different in look, and left with nothing. I can say when I called them, it was offered that I could be put in a long dress and have it be altered into a short dress. This was the only time someone offered that option. I strongly believe Minervas is designed for the 12-month and longer engagement plan. They had a variety of long dresses, but as for price points and alteration costs, I don't know. I didnt have the time for an associate to present those options to me like when I was on the phone. Also, whats up with the no photo thing? I did appreciate the hand wipes everywhere! read more

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This place has gone downhill. I was here 6 years ago and the consultants were great and the gown selections were wonderful. I went here a few weeks ago to find my perfect bridal gown. They had carried several of my favorite designers, so I thought "perfect, a one stop shop!" Upon entering, the woman asked me what I was looking for. I very specifically said I was most interested in looking at Sophia Tolli dresses. But that I'd look at others as well. I mentioned I wanted an a-line or ball gown and only moderate lace/beading. I even showed a few samples of dresses. She proceeds to just point out the different sections of the store "that's some dresses, these ummmmm these too, these are more fitted, these are "couture", then there's more racks here". We ask if they're in any type of order by designer or size or style. She just blankly stared at us. She tells us to just go through the racks. They took off the designers' tags, so I can't tell what's what. I'm also plus-size so I'm trying to find the designers I want in a size that's doable to try one. After picking out only 5 dresses in the section she told us to look, I pretty much say ok I'll try these and leave. (Normally I find way too many dresses to try.) Luckily another woman stepped in to help, as my mom and I were wondering around aimlessly. She takes us back to the fitting rooms. I try the dresses on. Normally a true professional can gauge by your reaction if you like it or not. She ignored that and persistently said how each dress was better than the last (even though they weren't what I described that I envisioned). I even said "I don't like all the appliqués" or "I don't like all of the beading". So then she brings back more dresses, equivalent to what I just said I didn't like. More bling, more appliqués. I finally try them all, not loving any of them. A couple were so-so. I change back to my clothes and walk to the front door. She asks what I thought. I said I'd think on it, as I didn't love them and really wanted to try some Sophia Tolli dresses on (which I mentioned when I first walked in), but that none of them that I tried were that designer. She says "oh! We have lots of Sophia Tolli!" No kidding..... I asked for it first thing but no one would show me where they were or which ones they had. I got blank stares and dresses opposite of what I wanted. It was extremely disappointing. I couldn't wait to get out of there. read more

I am so happy I came here and decided to ignore some of the bad reviews for this place. There are a LOT of gorgeous dresses here! I am shopping for a wedding dress on a budget of about $1000 and I was able to find some stunning dresses that fit my price point and are even designer! Their sale rack is great! I was fortunate to have an appointment with Pilar who is the fashion director here. Highly recommend her! She is just a very fabulous woman and definitely knows her wedding dress stuff! She will steer you in the right direction if you are kind of unsure what you are looking for. P.S. Ladies- MAKE AN APPOINTMENT! Duh! It's common sense. You can't expect to get exceptional service by just walking in a place like this. You need to call ahead and reserve a time. Will make your visit that much more special! read more

I said yes to the wedding dress here! Stopped by here on a whim on a weekday (with no appointment... although I recommend making one) to get an idea of their inventory and inquire about their trunk sale. I was immediately helped by Tee, who showed me a variety of beautiful dresses that fit my style requirements and budget. Tee was so nice and helpful without being the least bit pushy (I had a less positive experience with a pushy salesperson at another store). She never showed me a dress that was above my budget. And she found my gorgeous gown! Since I was shopping the trunk sale and the gown I ended up buying wasn't part of the trunk sale, they ended up giving me a little discount, which goes a long way when you're planning a wedding. Great experience... wish I'd shopped here first! read more

This is the BEST Bridal dress store I have been to! Everyone has great customer service and the location has beautiful dresses Holly is the sweetest, nicest and detail oriented person I have ever met! She made finding a dress so easy and fun! Also Peyton was amazing at taking measurements!!! Thank you for making my "say yes to the dress" a DREAM -Selena G. read more

DO NOT COME HERE!!!!! We had the worst experience at Minerva today. My bff is getting married in April and decided to chose this boutique to pick her wedding dress. JENNY was our consultant and she has ZERO customer service skills. She told the bride she needed to loose weight before ordering her dress three times!! She was very belittling when she asked her what her budget was. She told her don't bother looking at these dresses since they are out of your budget. I could not believe the words coming out of her mouth. We had to cut the appointment short because my friend was literally in tears. I would not recommend anyone to buy their dress here as they do not care about their customers and only want to insult them. BRIDES PLEASE LOOK ELSEWHERE WHEN SHOPPING FOR YOUR DRESS! read more

My daughter and friends had a horrible experience here today when the seamstress told the bride that she was too fat and to come back when she loses weight. I'm not sure how the management finds this acceptable. Please don't spend your money here or subject your precious daughter to this. read more

I went to help a friend find a dress and I ended up getting my wedding dress. When you go ask for Evelyn she was so nice and so tentive to my wishes! Didn't judge me at all. I wanted a non traditional dress! while another lady kept interrupting me and not listening to my resquest, very rude saying oh thats not a wedding dress and they run too small like as if I was big and had the nerves to say "you want a prom dress" as if I was not understanding. Evelyn kindly said even if it doesn't fit try it so you have an idea of what type of dress you would like when you come back. I tried the dress and it fit perfect and it looked beautiful so I got it!!! I give Evelyn an A+ for listening, not judging and being patient!!! Thank you read more

Worse service ever. I will not spend a dime In this shop. No customer service and the dresses seem like they came from Wish.com. Hannah never smiled and seemed as if she wanted us to leave, ASAP. read more

Minervas Bridal - Bridal Near Me - Orlando, Florida

I came here all the way from New York with my sister with such high hopes. My sister is the bride and the Consultant Jenny made her feel horrible! I don't even know why she works there! My sister is tiny but she just gave birth and the lady Jenny told her maybe you should come back when you lose weight. My sister is a size 4 in regular clothes! And this damn lady had the nerve to say that! Also she kept questioning her budget in a condescending way after my sister said we have no budget. We felt completely judged! As soon as we walked in she had a face. I'm completely disgusted with the treatment we had in there! DON'T WASTE YOUR TIME OR MONEY HERE! No bride should feel the way my sister felt! read more

I called Minervas to check if they had a dress I'd come across and wanted to try and they did! So I made an appointment for later that day and popped in with my friend. We called about fifteen minutes before the appointment to let them know we were running behind and what time we would be there. When we got there, we were informed the consultant was still with another bride, which is weird considering we were already a few minutes late. I let that go, I worked as a bridal consultant out of college and I know how some appointments can run late. Once our consultant came over she had already pulled the dress I'd asked about on the phone, which was awesome. However that was kind of the end of the service we received. She was so focused on the other bride the entire appointment. She didn't help me get in the dresses, didn't ask me about what I was looking for, my size, my budget, she didn't ask anything. She walked over and asked How do you feel about the dress? I mistakenly thought she was talking to me. She wasn't. I just felt in the way of her other appointment. I think I tried on three dress and then I left once I realized this wasn't where I wanted to buy my dress. I'd only visited one other Bridal boutique before this one and it was such a wildly different experience where I immediately felt at home and comfortable, genuinely like a bride, so when I experienced the exact opposite it was really upsetting to be honest. I wouldn't recommend Minervas to anyone looking for an attentive or even warm Bridal shopping experience. Pros: -I was able to get an appointment the same day. Maybe this was for a reason? -Good selection of dresses to fit a variety of budgets Cons: -Very little assistance, lackluster customer service -Dark/somewhat distracting fitting space -consultants attempt to help multiple brides at once- you may be placed literally right beside another bride, which is kind of awkward -Dresses all have Minervas tags instead of designer tag As someone who has worked in customer service, specifically in the bridal industry, I would say I have a considerable amount of patience and understanding regarding this profession, however this was just an unreasonably bad experience. I'm hoping the next shop I go into will be better but this experience has me seriously concerned. read more

I've been looking for a formal dress for a while. I found the perfect one at Minervas Bridal. They have different kind of dresses in all price range. The employees were so kind and the owner too. She even was trying to give me advices. She has a great taste. I am 100% satisfied. Best special occasion dress store in Orlando area. read more

When I planned my day of wedding dress shopping back in late January Minerva's was the second of three stops on my list. Some Tips: 1) Ladies, make an appointment! Make an appointment if you want good customer service at any and all bridal shops. This is big business and The Knot is not kidding when they suggest it. Just "stopping by" is a bad call because they will be busy with clients who have appointments. Even during the week. I worked with Camille and love her. Great lady who really makes you feel like family. 2) Be aware that there are 2 LOCATIONS that are VERY DIFFERENT. The address listed here on S. Orange Ave is for the regular original bridal shop with sample designer gowns to try on. When you say yes to the dress they then order a brand new gown in your choice of size just like anywhere else. (The other Orlando Minerva's location on Sand Lake, however, is an outlet of previously tried on dresses, last seasons sample's and such for up to 50% off standard retail. THIS Yelp listing here is not for the outlet but the full bridal shop so don't get the reviews confused from people who are combining them here.) 3) Visit the website so you have an idea of what styles interest you. Bring some pictures on your phone and a general budget in mind to better assist you in finding what you are looking for. Anywho, I had been recommended this shop by my lovely coordinator (Kyle from Blush) but had also read some bad reviews on this page that had freaked me out about my upcoming appointment. I almost settled on a dress at David's Bridal that I really did not love or get the warm fuzzies about because I was sure in my mind Minerva's was a bust. I tell you all this because I want you to know I was SO GLAD I decided to come to Minerva's once I was there. Yes, David's has a ton of selection. But that meant I tried on at least 10 dresses in an hour, all different styles, none of which were what I said I was looking for. I was feeling defeated, ready to settle and call it a day. I felt the sales pressure at David's to just get something and then get out of their dressing room for the next girl. But not at Minerva's. The store is on the smaller side as they are local and not a mega warehouse chain. Yes, there are no photos allowed in the fitting room UNLESS you decided to purchase. I took quite a few photos with it on once I knew I had found the one and was ready to close the deal. They take the quality of the samples seriously (for use at the outlet) so kindly watch your excess deodorant, perfume, lotions, etc. on dress shopping day to maintain the quality for someone else. Camille understood what I wanted and found a few choices in no time. I found my dress, picked my size based on my current measurements that day, and paid 50% down. They will give you a rough estimate of when the dress will arrive (months and months from the day you try it on) and tell you to expect a call. I placed my order late January and my dress came in sometime July. When they called to say it arrived I then scheduled my first fitting at Minerva's and first alterations appoint at their seamstress next door. Went to my fitting appointment this week in late July. The dress fit! (I was obsessing over the unknown prior to that zipper sliding up smoothly). Took it back off and went next door for my next appointment. My seamstress was helpful including recommending needed changes, adding the bustle for my train, and sewing in a bra/padding since my dress has a unique front and back that makes it impossible to wear a normal/comfortable bra. Going back again in a month to see the handy work on alterations. Follow my tips, realize which Orlando location you are trying to go to, and you will have a great experience. Congrats on your big day! (Also, they do have some bridesmaid, mother of the bride, formal dresses, and quinceanera ball gowns as well) read more

So disappointed!!! Not a friendly staff. I'm sorry but a bride wants to like the people she'll be working with for the next few months up to her wedding day! I walked in with a list of styles that they are supposed to carry....they had 1 out of 10. They only allow 3-4 dresses at a time and it was as if they were freaking out because suddenly there were 6. Absolutely NO PHOTOGRAPHY! Signs on the windows and throughout the stores. And the number 1 issue.... Designer tags on the dresses have been removed and replaced with Minerva's name brand. This is extremely off and not normal. I was not comfortable at this shop because of that. And the person assisting could not tell me which designer was which. read more

The store is larger inside than it appears when you get into the parking lot. Minerva's has a pretty good selection, although I am not sure which dresses were which, since all seemed to have the Minerva's label sewn in and not whatever designer the gowns were. I was there shopping for a bridal gown. The prices varied, but many I noticed were below $1,500, and they had a section of sale bridal gowns that were 50% off in the store. The saleswoman who helped me was prompt, I was taken on time for my appointment. I gave her the style numbers of dresses I'd seen on their website that I liked, and what they did have, they pulled for me to try on. The problem was their website featured gowns that were not in the store. (Note that I wasn't on the designer of the dresses' website, but Minerva's website.) The main complaint I had is that they like to stick to the one hour appointment time. I was there on a weekday and no one was waiting for a fitting room, etc. but once I'd tried on about 4 dresses, the saleswoman quickly (but politely) told me I could come back for another appointment to try again. If you are a bride who isn't entirely sure what you want, or what style of gown you like, you will be making A LOT of appointments at this place. An hour just isn't enough time and they don't seem keen on lengthening that appointment time, even during non-peak hours. read more

The staff was super friendly and helpful! I brought a quite large wedding party with me and they were all attended to while we looked for my dress. I found my dress and got to celebrate with some mimosas for me and my whole group! 10/10 would recommend:) read more

Let me start out by saying that the people I interacted with at the store (the manager, Jimmy, and my consultant, Tee), were awesome. That being said, this store's policies are rigid, confusing, and downright bizarre in some cases, making the shopping experience here less than pleasant. After a misunderstanding involving inventory information provided online vs. what they had in-stock, Jim and Tee ordered a handful of my favorite dresses to the store so that I would be able to see/try them on before committing to buying them, going out of their way to accommodate me. I was told that I would be contacted when they had all come in, and that, of course, they would be reserved for me (rather than put out on the floor where others may buy them). Not really. The store owner came by later and apparently ordered the dresses to be displayed immediately, and in the order they were received, leading me, an instructor at the University of Florida in Gainesville, to agree to drop everything and rush down to Orlando mid-week and mid-semester for whatever number of shipments (luckily, it only ended up being one). I wasn't expecting princess treatment or a miracle, but it couldn't have waited for literally a few days? A few weeks later, I called to place my order (something I thought would be straightforward enough, since I had already gotten fitted there). Again, not exactly. Apparently, their 3 ordering options (although all "Minerva's") had some random, ambiguous differences... Whereas the website listed a certain final price upon checkout, ordering over the phone/in-store was $75 extra (later explained as $55 tax and $20 shipping when I called). I was told that that tax would've supposedly been added to my online purchase AFTER the fact (meaning in addition to the grand total I saw before clicking "confirm order"), and the $20 shipping fee was "un-waivable" (according to the owner) because it included "benefits, like being able to put it on in the store." In actuality, a lot of wedding dress websites (and online stores in general) specifically say that sales tax doesn't apply in states where the dresses aren't manufactured (which I suspect could/should be the case here). And seriously? Shipping costs for items that are literally thousands of dollars, and not even directly delivered, in the name of nonexistent benefits (since it's non-refundable anyway and is inspected for loose beading/pressed automatically during any alterations)? News flash: you get free shipping to your doorstep from nearly all retailers for spending just a fraction of that. No better way to seem cheap and to lose a sale than by haggling over an unreasonable $20 with a bride. I ordered online and am just hoping that everything goes well enough for me to never really have to interact with them again... read more

Minervasbridal is a very nice place to go. I went to that shop to look around for my bridal dress one year before my wedding. As my wedding is in France I had to be well organize. Minerva is the first place I went to check out dresses after doing my homework at home by looking at magazines and online. So I arrived at minerva without an appointment and been well welcome. The lady who took care of me was Jacky. I showed her pictures of the kind of dress I was looking for, and she showed me was she had for me. After trying couple of dresses I liked one very much but was $400 more than my budget. Jacky didn't push me to buy a dress right away and she suggest me to check out other shops as well like their outlet. After visiting couple of places I went back to minerva to look again at the dress I loved. Jacky was there and she remembered me. I was decided to buy that dress and she suggest me to come back on a special truckshow and to buy it on that day like that I could save 10%. I really did appreciate her advice and honesty. I came back on that day and bought my dress with 10% discount plus extra discount on my accessories. Jacky really help me out to save money and to find my dress. But my experience with Minerva is not done yet. So here I am having my wedding dress 6 months before my wedding, so I wonder how I'm gonna do for bring it with me in France as its a big dress. Jacky, award of my situation did some homework for me and offered me couple of possibilities. She check out all the rates for ship my dress directly to France or I could bring back my dress later on with a suitcase and they would pack it for me. I decided that I will bring back the dress. So I went today after a long time and I have been very well welcome, Jacky was on break so I spoke to an other lady who been very nice too and packed my dress right away for me. I was about to leave when that lady asked me nicely to send them pictures of the wedding. I really do recommend that shop, and specially Jacky she will be a great help for you to find your dream dress without pressuring you to buy anything right now which is really nice and is not the case everywhere. So thanks to Jacky for everything and will definitely recommend that place. read more

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Positives: I was looking forward to Minerva's. They had a great stock of full lace dresses (which I adore). The prices were pretty good as well. The girl who assisted me for the most part was friendly and helpful. Negatives: You are not allowed to take any pictures. WHAT!? This is my future wedding dress, hello! I didn't trust that they wouldn't let my mother or I take a picture. It made me feel uncomfortable that they are probably overpriced. They also take all of the tags and labels off of each dress so you don't know who made the dress or how much it SHOULD be priced at. I also wanted to try on a specific dress and the woman who helped me told me I couldn't try it on because the shoulders on it were too ugly and I wouldn't like it. I'm pretty sure that it's MY decision but I wasn't allowed to try it on. Overall, if you don't need any pictures and price isn't a worry, then they are wonderful and great assistance. If you would like a picture so you can leave and make sure you like the dress and want to make sure you're not paying hundreds more than you should, try somewhere else. read more

Patrica was amazing. She picked out the perfect wedding dress for me! Very professional. Definitely would recommend!

Jim the owner is friendly and it was great meeting with the staff. Dresses are nicely organized and categorized for different needs! Jewelry is also conveniently sold at the store to compliment your dress! Get all you need here. No photography is allowed in the store... So I can't share any dress images. read more

Minervas Bridal - Dresses and model promotion outside store - Bridal Near Me - Orlando, Florida

I went to three bridal salons before finding my dress and Minerva's was my least favorite. To start, I looked at dresses online and was a little disappointed that they didn't have them in store. Not a big deal, I was still excited to see what they had. My consultant asked what I was looking for and gave us a lay of the store which was nice. Then she let us look around but didn't help guide us in any other way and didn't make any suggestions which I thought was weird because she asked what I was looking for. I tried some dresses on and while she did help me zip them, I had to ask to be clipped in order to see how it would fit when it was my size. The whole time I kept thinking that maybe this shop doesn't prioritize the bridal experience but rather value and keeping it low cost. Then I come to find out that the one dress I did like, was at the tippy top of my budget. Overall, the experience I had at the two other stores (Lily's Bridal & Your Bridal Couture) I went to was 10x better and the dresses were in the same price range. read more

Let me start by saying I have never been so HUMILIATED in my life. As soon as we walk in Jenny had such a rude attitude towards us. Before she even started showing us dresses she kept asking me what was my budget and even after I said I didn't have one she insisted that I had to give her a number because the dresses she was going to show me were "pricey".. when I checked the tags on the dresses they were only $1000. I still tried giving this boutique a chance and picked some dresses that I liked... Jenny didn't let me try them on by myself and insisted going in the fitting room to "help" as soon as I started to undress myself the body shaming began. Telling me that I needed to invest in a girdle and that she was worried about me buying a dress today because I needed to lose some weight. She told my bridal party that I still had baby weight and that my body wasn't back to normal yet. This went on for thirty minutes before she got what she wanted and got me to feel horrible about myself. I ended up breaking down and deciding to take my money else where. & come to find out multiple people have been body shamed here as well and treated wrongly for being part of the LGBT community. WORST EXPERIENCE OF MY LIFE. Shame on you Jenny read more

I arrived for my afternoon appointment to find that the store was short staffed and, as a result, I heard the word "sorry" from my consultant about a dozen times. It's possible I went in with too high of expectations. She asked the basics about my wedding and style, then pointed me to the racks where those styles could be found. No help with price points. She gathered my dresses and then went off to help other people in the store and returned intermittently to see how I was doing and apologize. I could see the store was short staffed and my consultant was stressed, which unfortunately created an underwhelming experience. read more

I had the best experience here !! Tried on 4-5 gowns and the woman that helped me was absolutely amazing. Was very attentive to what I wanted & price range. They were affordable and i found the exact dress I wanted. If you are looking for a place with good price range and a great shopping experience, this is your place to be !! read more

My friends and I had the pleasure of being helped by Patricia yesterday. She was so calm, knowledgeable, sweet, and amazing at her job helping my best friend find her dress! The dresses at the shop are beautiful and so well priced. Patricia and Minerva are the cherries on top :). read more

I said yes to the dress here! My sales associate was Pilar. She was great. Knew exactly what I wanted and knew how to tailor to what I like. The store was very crowded at times, and not a lot of space to change in, however, for the prices that they charge, it was not bad. They do a lot of trade shows and their dresses are displayed often and they have good deals. They have tons of different styles and tones (champagne, ivory, white). I ordered my dress in March and they said my dress should be in around October ... which is a while as dresses should only take 6 months generally, however I am getting it "special ordered" as I'm modifying a few things. Overall not a bad experience. I'll provide an update after I get the actual dress. read more