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

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

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

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

Interesting posts about the customer service. We had excellent service each time we came in. We…read morearrived the first time without an appointment and the staff allowed us to still look around and give us a tour of the facility. The prices were much more affordable than I expected and the selection was great. We went so far as to have the bride try on a few dresses on our first unannounced visit. Two visits later and I was purchasing a dress. Can't tell you how nice it feels to have this part behind us. From the other's comments, it sounds like maybe there's one problem employee. But our experience was a good one and I'm so glad we were referred here. They do have strict rules about beverages and taking photos, which I completely understand.

I knew whenever I got engaged where I was going first to look for a dress and that's Lillian's. We…read moreare eloping in May so I had to get a dress asap. They had me pick from dresses that would for sure be here in time and enough time for alterations. I had my dress altered by them also which I love that they provide that option because it made it so much easier for me. Thank you again ladies!

I went into the shop to have a dress hemmed from below the knees to above the knees. This was an…read moreexpensive dress purchased to wear to a wedding. The owner was kind and agreed to hem the dress for 60.00 (which I thought was high). I picked it up the next day, which was great timing; however, when I got it home and tried it on, it was completely uneven... quite noticeably shorter in the back than the front. Luckily, I had something else to wear to the wedding (a back-up since I was visiting from Los Angeles). The dress was completely ruined. After much coaxing, she agreed to refund my money for the hem... The dress was sooo short, I couldn't wear it, so the entire dress was ruined. She said she would try to sell it (since somebody either shorter or younger could wear it once she fixed the unevenness of the dress) and give the money to me. Well, she later called back and said it wasn't her fault the hem came out uneven and too short. The problem wasn't her work, it was the dress. She said it wasn't cut on the bias. I have no idea what that really means. All I know is the dress was ruined, and she didn't keep her word. The refund that I got back had to be pleaded for. I would expect an experienced tailor to know how to hem something or say that it could not be hemmed. Beware of taking your expensive clothes into this shop.

My experience with Emmy's only goes up to actually purchasing my dress, but so far I'm very…read moreimpressed with the selection and the customer service. The dress arrived before they had estimated it, and we're on schedule for alterations and everything else. My dress was EXACTLY what I had in mind going into Emmy's, and it was even below what I had expected to pay. So far, I highly recommend checking out Emmy's.

I went wedding dress shopping there last week, and upon walking in I saw the perfect dress on a…read moremannequin. I tried on some other dresses, and I even went somewhere else to try on dresses, but I couldn't get that one dress out of my head. So, my mom and I went back to the store and put down a deposit. It's about as stress-free as it gets! I loved the selection of designers and sizes they had available so you could really narrow down what would work best for you. They are super friendly, and I cannot wait to work with them after the dress arrives and throughout alterations and all the rest. The prices were also right in the range I was expecting. Overall, it was a nice, relaxing experience.

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

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

These ladies were extremely informative and so helpful throughout the whole experience, I…read moreappreciated every detail that they inquire into the experience. They are very knowledgeable about their dresses and working alongside you to find your dress for your day!! Absolutely loved my experience!

Beautiful store and attentive bridal consultant. Jessica was prompt and made me feel comfortable…read more She listened to my likes and dislikes. She also accommodated my groups taste and made sure everyone was happy. The not so good part was that I gave my budget and the 2 dresses that I really ended up liking were $1000 over the budget I gave her, so I'm not sure why I was even asked for a budget... The real reason for the 2 star review is that the dress that I liked, an Essence of Australia gown was anywhere from $300 - $700 cheaper at the other bridal stores that I called who are authorized retailers. Being so far from Columbus (or anywhere) I expected them to be at least cost competitive to the other Ohio retailers from this brand (I mean, why go all the way to Kenton to then pay more?!?). If you are looking for an Essence Dress I would recommend Wendy's in Columbus, or Louise Christine (about the same drive) in Dayton, as they were cheaper for all 3 dresses I inquired about.

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

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

Very accommodating when looking for dresses and accounting for large opinions from multiple people…read more Quite a selection of dresses to choose from but didn't have everything we were looking for- for example dresses with overskirts, and there are limited sample sizes. The dressing rooms for trying on are very small and hot. I would say max comfortability would be a group of 5-6. Wide range of prices for wedding dresses so you're sure to find some within your budget.

Brides and Beyond made finding and buying my wedding gown perfect! They accommodated the larger…read moregroup of people I had with me that day, were upbeat and happy even though it was early and listened to what my dress wants were, regardless of what was on trend. I absolutely would not have been able to find my gown elsewhere. Thank you Brides and Beyond!