I had a deeply disappointing, unprofessional, and frankly rude experience at Anthropologie bridal…read moreon 5/2 with a stylist named Aracely. I came in looking for an off-the-rack dress for a city hall ceremony followed by photos in Central Park. This was clearly outlined in my intake form and repeated multiple times during the appointment. Instead of being met with guidance, Aracely opened the appointment by telling me I had "done this the wrong way" by not shopping earlier and immediately set the tone that I would have little to no options. That is not helpful, and frankly not an appropriate way to speak to a bride at the start of what should be an exciting experience. What made it worse was that she didn't listen. Despite explaining my plans several times, she continued suggesting things that were completely irrelevant to my situation like bustles, dance floors, and reception entrances. I wasn't asking for anything unreasonable. I simply wanted to understand what was actually available off the rack so I could make a decision within those constraints, and that information was never clearly provided. The most unprofessional moment was overhearing Aracely call me "difficult" to my own mother while I was in the dressing room. My mother was understandably livid and had to step in to correct her, explaining that I am easygoing and just needed someone to actually help me navigate my options. Being spoken about that way, especially within earshot and to my mother of all people, was completely inappropriate. I made the trip from NYC specifically for this location because of its larger selection, and instead of leaving excited, I left upset and discouraged. This appointment completely changed the tone of my day. The dresses themselves were beautiful, but the experience was dismissive, unhelpful, and rude. Bridal appointments should feel supportive and collaborative. This was the opposite.

I took Metronorth out of NYC last month to meet my Mom from RI at the BHLDN in Westport, and had a…read moregreat experience there with their stylist Olivia. It was my first day of wedding dress shopping, and as a less than "girly" girl I was pleased to try on a lot of beautiful options that didn't make me feel like a cupcake. I also did not want the pushy bridal experience common in the NYC salons and most boutiques. They had over a dozen design options in my budget, which was amazing. Not worth taking off a star, but my only lament is to the color selections; all of the dresses I loved were marketed as rehearsal dinner or reception options, and were not available in white. I ended up buying a white Maggie Sottero gown and had it customized down the road at Sukran's Bridal (sorry, BHLDN!) Overall it was a great place for a first shopping experience to discover the shapes, styles, and colors I was interested in, and take some fun pictures for my friends and family.

I had the best experience at ALSW! This was my first time trying on dresses and they made the…read moreexperience so fun and easy from the calls before my appointment to the appointment itself. I loved the bridal stylist I worked with (Krissy) - she was so knowledgeable and listened to my feedback well. I also really liked how we got to browse the showroom before trying anything on and could bring four people which is a lot more than most stores in the city allow. Overall it was a great experience and I have a feeling I'll be returning when I get closer to making a final decision!

Went today to look for a mother of the bride dress date of wedding and my price point was made…read moreclear in my on line scheduled appointment as well as when I spoke to the employee confirming my appointment on the phone . Walked in at 11:45 for my 12 noon appointment was back in my car at 11:57 without even trying a on . I drove an hour to get there . Was shown a few dresses told nothing would come in on time for the wedding. I was told by the person working with me they had nothing here for me and perhaps I should try a department store !!! Shame on all of you for treating people like this you ruined a day that should have been a fun happy day !!!!!

The Plumed Serpent went above and beyond all my wedding dress shopping expectations from day one! I…read moregave Leo my vision during our first visit, and she immediately pulled dresses that were exactly what I was looking for! I am typically a huge sparkle girl, but I let Leo know I was hoping to go for more of a modern style while keeping it form fitting to wow my husband to be! I instantly fell in love with all the Ines Di Santo designs, and knew the Selene dress was the one once I tried it on and looked in the mirror. My mom, godmother & mother in law were already in tears seeing how perfect it fit me and how it was everything I had envisioned! Since she knew I loved a sparkle element, she also found me the most perfect veil full of Swarovski crystals that added the element I wanted Not only did Plumed Serpent help me find my dream dress, but once I heard they had an in house seamstress, I knew this was my place. From my first alteration appointment, I knew working with Lissa would be a dream - she had the same eye for perfection as me, and we were on the same page for everything! She made sure my dress fit me perfectly for my big day, leaving me with zero worries. She even added multiple bustle options so I had choices depending on how I felt on my wedding day! All night I kept hearing compliments on how it looked like the dress was truly made for me. Overall, I cannot say thank you enough to Leo & Lissa for making my wedding dress experience so amazing, and I will be recommending the Plumed Serpent to all my girlfriends!

I had a terrible experience here. My dress was ordered 3 sizes too big and didn't look as pictured…read more I ended up spending so much money on alterations to make it fit me and look like it was supposed to. The owner was not helpful at all, instead she made me feel so uncomfortable when she told me that I must have lost "so much" weight and it was my fault the dress was too big on me. I was 113 lbs when I ordered my dress and they ordered me a size 10. I wish I had gotten my dress somewhere else. This store ruined my wedding dress shopping experience.

Do NOT get tuxedos from here - they only got 1 correct out of 7 men! Even when they attempted to…read morecorrect the day before and day of wedding, they were still wrong. The father of the groom could not dance all night for fear his pants would fall down!! Stay away!

Well, here's my bad review for this place. I have my friends wedding next Sunday and I still have…read morenot gotten my dress. I emailed on Friday when I didn't have any shipping information and then I get an email Saturday morning saying it shipped on Friday. This is after they sent a note on Tuesday that dresses were in which means I reminded them to ship the damn dress when I emailed them. They are closed on Sunday and Monday, so I have no one to talk to - shipping is signature only and it's going to my apartment w/ no doorman. Had I known that, I would have shipped to a FedEx location or my work! They suck, my friend is freaking out and honestly she should not have to have this stress at this point. How hard is it to put a dress in a box and ship it out? How hard is it to respond to an email in a timely fashion? This is how you get awful reviews. Bad customer service. Save your sanity, don't go here.

She is a wonderful problem solver, can add or subtract material so that clothing fits perfectly. I…read morehighly recommend this business and travel from Westchester County to do all of my alterations there.

This place is top notch. David's bridal did a hack job on my wedding dress alterations and I bought…read moremy dress here which was highly recommended. They made the corrections for a reasonable price and were so kind. They even steamed my veil for free. 5 stars a million times over!

I went here for alterations on my wedding dress and change into dress which needed quite a bit of…read morework. The alterations were done beautifully and the staff is very talented and helpful. I would recommend!

From the owner: We accept custom orders on gown, suits and accessories, as well as alterations on your favorites!…read more Rest assured we will make sure your dress fits perfectly and you look the best on your special day and every day!

I went with my sister and mom for a wedding dress try on appointment. We had a blast…read more My sister and mom ended up going back and my sister found her dress. It's stunning! Denise is a wonderful person and has a great sense of humor. We were laughing and having a blast the whole time. She also knows her stuff and has a keen eye. I'd recommend The Persnickety Bride to anyone looking to find their wedding dress.

If I could give this review five more stars, I absolutely would!…read more The Persnickety Bride has been a dream from start to finish. As a curvier bride, I was definitely intimidated to start wedding dress shopping because of the sizing industry, but Denise and her team completely changed that for me. They were so welcoming, so kind, and honestly made the whole experience fun instead of stressful. When I went to try on dresses, I ended up finding my dream dress! Their selection is beautiful, thoughtfully curated, and not at all overwhelming. The boutique itself feels homey and personal, which made the experience even more special. From the very beginning, everyone I worked with went above and beyond. Cecile helped me find my dress, and Emmy guided me when I picked it up and chose my veil--they were both absolutely wonderful. Patient, kind, and genuinely excited for me, they made the process so smooth and enjoyable. I cannot recommend The Persnickety Bride enough to any bride--whether you're in Fairfield, New Haven, Putnam County, or even farther away, this is worth the trip. You simply won't find a better experience than this one!