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

Friendly salesman greeted us and was very helpful and not at all pushy. Inventory of some items is…read morelimited so best to go far enough in advance to be able to order something if necessary. Store is nicely laid out and cleaner than some other stores which carry Indian and Pakistani attire.

I would give this business 0 stars if I could. Roohi (the owner/seamstress) is not professional at…read moreall and seems to be clueless with no organization skills. A month ago, I stopped by the store for the first time and bought a very simple red sari that was unstitched and paid a hefty amount of $250 due to very high tailoring charges. The sales guy who helped me for over an hour told her on the phone while I was at the store that I'd be coming by to drop off the sari material and to have my measurements taken by her. He also gave me her info and the receipt that he told me to leave with her. That same evening (again, this was a month ago), I went directly to her house after buying my sari from her store. By the way, I do not live in Bethesda and was in the area just for a night. When I met Roohi, she wrote down my name, phone number and my measurements in her book. I was already nervous about the outcome of the sari but Roohi assured me that it will turn out beautiful. She even had extra material laying around in her basement (where she works) that she would use to make the sleeves of the blouse. I thought she would do a great job and believed in her. Anyways, two days ago (one week away from the wedding), I texted her just to remind her that I will be picking up my sari in a few days. She never responds to any of my texts in a timely manner and I always feel ignored. She's terrible at communication, which caused me to become very nervous at this point. She finally saw my text today and called me just to tell me that there is no sari and that she doesn't remember meeting me or ever seeing a red sari. I told her I came directly to her house one evening almost a month ago after buying my sari from the sales guy at her store. I informed her that she wrote my info (name, phone number and measurements) in her book with the promise date and even took a copy of the receipt from me (which she claims she doesn't have but I saw her pin it to my sari before leaving her house). I have a wedding to attend in exactly a week and don't have a reception outfit to wear now. I was nervous about the outcome from the beginning but after meeting her in person, I was looking forward to wearing this sari and trusted her (even though I asked her for an earlier pick up time since I live 1.5 hours away and would like to have enough time to prepare for any unforeseen circumstances but she instantly refused to get it ready a week early). If I had it my way, I would have had an extra week to plan for the upcoming wedding but now I have no time and I'm under a lot of stress. She said she would give me a full refund (which I have to drive 1.5 hours for all the way to Bethesda) and even said she has another red sari that she can get ready in only 4 days but I do not trust her. She needed a month to work on a simple sari, how will she do a good job in only 4 days? Please be careful doing business with Roohi. She overcharges and doesn't deliver. She doesn't remember her clients and is barely present at her own store. I'm confused as to how she's running this business and how this store is even open. I do not recommend and will not be buying from her store ever again. Please go elsewhere if you want to work with a professional who is organized and is a good communicator.

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.

It was amazing, really recommend buying from here. They have amazing products and prices.read more

We visited Mohar in search of clothing for a traditional wedding that we will be attending next…read moremonth. Since this will be our first Indian wedding, we had no idea what to wear and chose Mohar based on the recommendation of a friend. The sales consultants at the store did not disappoint. From the moment we entered the shop, we were greeted warmly and felt welcome. Our salesperson could not have been more patient and helpful as we considered the many options. The clothing options were just beautiful, and the quality of the material was obvious, but it was the fabulous customer service that left such an impression on us. My husband, my daughter, and I all left feeling great about our purchases and about the experience itself. If you are not only in need of quality clothing, but also need help with your decision, this is the place to go.

Okay this review may be a little bias since I did say yes to the dress here, but 10/10 experience…read more My family and friends and I had the whole upstairs to ourselves and all got to choose a gown for me to try on. There were so many beautiful dresses that made me look and feel incredible. When it came time to choose between two that I loved Teuta was not only gentle with me she read my mind! She knew which dress I loved but was worried to say it cause it was a bit different. Man did she me like a book and I'm soooo glad she did. It gave me the courage to say yes to the different dress! And one more important item, DO NOT SLEEP ON THE VEILS. They are showstopping gorgeous. I think we said yes to the veil before we said yes to the dress! Teuta and her team are wonderful, the gowns are stunning, and I cannot wait to continue my journey to the big day with them.

I purchased a Mother of the Groom gown from Zoya's Boutique in 2021 for approximately $4,000…read more Unfortunately, my son's wedding was canceled due to COVID-19. At the time of purchase, the owner advised me not to have the gown altered until I was ready to wear it, and I followed that recommendation. This year, when my son's wedding was rescheduled, I returned to Zoya's for alterations. I was extremely disappointed to receive a quote of $1,588, plus an additional $45 for cups. (See below) Although the staff at Zoya's have been pleasant and welcoming, I found the alteration charges to be unreasonably high, particularly compared with prices I had paid elsewhere. For comparison, Maes Boutique charged me $350 to alter another Mother of the Groom gown. Because of the significant difference in pricing, I decided to have the alterations completed by another professional boutique, which is charging me $380 for comparable work. This experience was very disappointing. Customers purchasing high-end gowns should receive clear, fair, and reasonable pricing for alterations and related services. Based on my experience, I cannot and do not recommend Zoya's Boutique. I encourage others to ask about alteration costs in advance and compare prices before making their purchase at Zoya's!!!!!

Great experience all around! Worked with Andrew to get a custom suit made for my wedding and I have…read moreto say it was an amazing experience! They have so many different styles and options that it can easily be over whelming, but the stylists are so knowledgeable that if you have an idea as to what you want they can point you in the right direction! Not only did I get a great suit, but Andrew was also extremely knowledgeable about the history of suits and we got a nice little history lesson as to why certain things are the way they are. We went in during the World Cup and they put the game on for us. I can't say enough about how great of an experience it was and how highly I recommend checking them out! (I'd post pics of my suit, but my fiancé hasn't seen it yet and I don't want her to stumble across it here).

We had the absolute best experience at Hive & Colony thanks to Allen, the assistant manager. From…read morethe moment we walked in, Allen went above and beyond to make our tuxedo appointment incredible. This was for our wedding -- the most important day of our lives -- and he made sure my fiancé felt completely taken care of every step of the way. Allen has an incredible eye for detail and perfection. Unlike other places we visited (SuitSupply, Indochino, and others) where the service felt rushed and impersonal, Allen gave us his full attention. He made my fiancé feel comfortable, confident, and like a superstar even during the fitting process. If you're looking for someone who truly knows their craft and will treat you like family, we cannot recommend Allen at Hive & Colony enough. When you're purchasing a custom tux or suit for a special occasion, you want him by your side. Thank you, Allen -- you made this important moment even more special for us!

My boyfriend and I came in today looking for a Lehenga and matching Kurta for the Sangeet at my…read morefriend's upcoming wedding, and we had an amazing experience! The owners were extremely helpful, and offered advice on which colors and styles to look for. After I chose a Lehenga, the woman assisting me altered the blouse to fit for me to take home right away! They also had a fantastic selection. I highly recommend this store for anyone needing help picking an outfit!

An absolutely wonderful store. The owners have been in business for 30 years and they are lovely…read morepeople. I brought my friend here who was shopping for an outfit for my wedding. She's never been to an Indian wedding before the the shops owners were so helpful and amazing. They even fixed the blouse in store so she could take it home same day. They have a great selection of items with beautiful color and design at a reasonable price. Highly recommend you visit.