Do NOT purchase your dress from Carine's…read more If you have enough money to buy a high-end gown from Carine's, do yourself a favor: hop on a train to NYC and order from a boutique that actually respects its brides and delivers on time. Buying my dress from Carine's was the WORST mistake of my entire wedding process. **Their communication is terrible.** I had to chase them down to find out where my dress was, and it turned out they had forgotten about it until I reached out. **They do not take responsibility for delays.** Even though they forgot to send my dress and caused the delay, they refused to overnight it unless I paid extra--despite the $600 I had already spent on shipping. **They left me scrambling last minute for alterations.** I received my dress only TWO WEEKS before my wedding, forcing me to pay double for rush alterations in California where I live. There's A LOT MORE I could say about other shady things they did to me beyond what I've listed above, but I'll refrain. Bottom line: Carine's turned what should have been a joyful experience into an expensive, high-stress nightmare.

I cannot speak highly enough about Carine's Atelier. I think the word "bespoke" is being used a lot…read morelately to describe luxury experiences. Carine's Bridal is the epitome of a bespoke customer experience. At Carine's we felt celebrated, embraced, and unhurried. We were clearly in expert hands, yet it felt warm and family-like. Carine was in the store the day we first shopped and her relaxed, easy manner clearly sets the tone. We were lucky enough to have Grace as our guide. (I can't call her a salesperson-- it felt like we had an experienced guide.) She showed us gown after gown with no pressure whatsoever. None of the "let's put a veil on you!" No relentless questioning: "Is this the one?" I felt like we were in a special place, but after visiting other shops in DC, New York and Boca Raton, Florida, I am convinced. I can assure you --Carine's is different. It is bespoke-- the experience is personal and crafted for the bride. We were so at ease. So cared for. I cannot imagine how it could have been a more relaxing, informative, and joy-filled experience. Lastly, the atelier is absolutely gorgeous. Think French salon. I did the homework for you-- the finest, by far, is Carine's. (No I had never met her. No, I don't even live in D.C.)

A few months late, but I truly cannot say enough good things about this Anthropologie Weddings…read morelocation! (Spoiler: I got my wedding dress here!) It took me several visits to pick my dress, and I so appreciated the patience, encouragement, and responsiveness (via email and phone call) of everyone who works here. When I first started dress shopping, I honestly didn't really know what I wanted, so I scheduled an appointment to try on _everything_ that appealed (recommend going on a weekday to do this as it's less busy!). Emma was so, so patient with me, listening to what I liked and didn't, and making suggestions. I left that appointment with a much better sense of what I was going for, and really appreciated the follow up email with details about my top picks, sizing, and warnings about any styles that are back-ordered or low stock. I returned later with a much better sense of my taste and was able to narrow down to two dresses, but still wasn't ready to make a call. Then, went back *again* a few days later to try on my top pick again (with accessories!!) and say yes to the dress! Generally, their selection is great-- especially of Jenny Yoo dresses which I was most interested in. They also have many options that are lower prices than other high end boutiques in the area. Everyone that works here went above and beyond to make sure I had the best possible experience and was comfortable every step of the way. Highly recommend!

I've known I wanted to shop for a dress at Anthropologie for over a decade, ever since I walked…read moreinto one as a teenager and fell in love with the dresses hanging up around the space. Sarah was our bridal stylist and she was absolutely amazing. She was so friendly and attentive, she really made me feel special and made sure to check in with me and figure out exactly what I liked and didn't. We tried in seven dresses total, and I ended up trying two again, all within the hour-long session. I honestly had no expectations coming in, I thought I'd try a few on and then come back for a second appointment. But I'm so excited to say I found the perfect dress for my elopement. The one I chose ended up around $1300, which was a great price for how gorgeous and well made the dress is. We bought before we left and it was back ordered, so I should get it in a few weeks! Thank you to Sarah and the entire Anthropologie team, it was such a fun, easy experience and all of the dresses are so gorgeous.

This is a follow up to my previous one-star review. After leaving my review and contacting the…read moreLovely 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.

If I could give zero stars, I would…read more 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.

I cannot say enough good things about Jas and Voeux Couture!! My dress is currently in production,…read moreand she has been SO attentive throughout the process, offering to move appointments if needed. Her knowledge and eye for a dress unique to each bride is unmatched. I cannot wait to see the final product, and my fitting today was outstanding. Highly recommend visiting for any bride to find their perfect dress.

Jas is absolutely incredible. When you walk in, she makes you feel like the most important person…read morein the world and welcomes you into her Modern Trousseau family. She has such an eye for details so the fittings are stress free and fun! She's the absolute best and I'll miss seeing her so often but I know she always has an open door for her girls to say hi.

I had a wonderful experience at this bridal store! The staff were friendly, helpful, and made the…read morewhole process easy and enjoyable. I found my perfect dress and highly recommend this store to everyone!

I loved working with Tannaz at Nazemi Bridal! She was very nice and communicative and made each…read moreappointment fun. Her studio in the waterfront building in Georgetown is beautiful. I bought my wedding dress at Anthropologie and they recommended I bring it to Nazemi Bridal. I'm glad I did, because the owner, Tannaz, was easy to work with and did a great job.

My experience with Jas and Modern Trousseau was beyond amazing. I had multiple intensive and time…read moreconsuming alterations to a dress and Jas and her team made my ideas come to fruition. She was a pleasure to work with and showed genuine care and compassion working with me.

The shop is under new leadership as of July 2024 and Jasmine is amazing ! She called/texted the…read moredesigners while I was there to see if the alterations I wanted were possible. She has a wealth of experience and Regan was super friendly and as well. Great experience and I'd recommend them.

I can't put into words how incredible my experience was at Green and Blue Studio! From the very…read morefirst fitting to the final pick-up, everyone there made me feel so special, supported, and genuinely cared for. My wedding dress was already beautiful, but thanks to their amazing team, it became absolutely perfect -- like it was made just for me. The attention to detail was outstanding. Every stitch, every adjustment, every fitting was handled with such precision and love. They listened to what I wanted, offered helpful suggestions, and made sure I felt completely confident every step of the way. When I finally put my dress on after the final alteration, I actually teared up -- it fit like a glove and felt so comfortable! On my wedding day, I received so many compliments on how perfectly the dress fit and moved. I truly couldn't have imagined a better experience. If you're a bride looking for a place that treats your gown (and you!) with the utmost care, Green and Blue Studio is the one. Thank you for making me feel like the most beautiful version of myself on my special day!

I was so rushed the entire fitting. After the alterations were done, they did not steam my dress…read more It was extremely wrinkled, and they asked for additional $300 for that service! I do not recommend Green and Blue Studio.

Diana did a wonderful job of taking in, hemming, and bustling my wedding dress. My dress has a…read morenumber of layers and a lot of lace so you had to be very delicate with the alterations. It turned out beautifully and for like a glove. She is quite pricey -- the cost of my alterations was the same cost of the dress, but it looked great so worth it in the end.

This is where dreams are made...just bring your picture, vision, and any idea to Diana and let her…read moredo the rest. Not to many people dream of having a purple wedding gown and when I shared that with Diana she didn't frown upon my idea at all. She just grabbed her pencil & paper to sketch out my most dreamed about wedding creation. Diana has a loving personality and will go above and beyond to get the correct fabric, on point measurements, and most timely delivery possible. I enjoyed working with Diana and for the great work she did I had no problem with the price. I would highly recommend Diana and will use her services in the future!!! Thanks Diana!!!

Overall the experience was super quick. In a week she made alterations for a bridesmaid dress. The…read morealterations was shortening the hem and it cost $80. Overall the price was less than other places but it is still significant for a dress. The service was good and professional. The shop was small and had a few changing areas and a large mirror and area to try on clothes

Elim tailors were very accommodating to my many requests for my wedding bridal outfits. I needed…read moreshoulder coverage for my wedding dress, and as my wedding is 2 months away I was very stressed about the timeframe. The owner was very willing to help make the shoulder bolero for me, using a design I'd found online that I love. I trust her with my business and wedding needs and plan to use her for future tailoring needs.