I wish I could give Camilla's 10 stars! I got married last…read moreJuly and have meant to write a review ever since, better late than never! My search for my wedding dress was... rushed, to say the least. Our wedding was very low key and I originally wasn't planning on getting a fancy wedding dress. About 2 weeks before the wedding, my mom flew into Boston and she suggested that we just go and look "for fun." So to appease my mother, we went dress shopping. we went to a few of the big department stores and nothing blew me away. I live in Arlington and knew there was a bridal shop right on Mass Ave but had never gone in. So we went to Camilla's and poked around. We we're greeted immediately even though there were at least 3 other brides all having fittings at that moment. The first thing I said was "The wedding is in two weeks..." No scoffing, no fussing, Camilla just put a hand up and said "ah! then we are limited to the sample rack." She asked me about the style I liked, my budget, the vibe of the wedding, and in about 5min, she had 10-12 dresses pulled out and got me into a changing room. I spent about an hour and half trying on dresses and the whole time Camilla and one of the tailors assisted me, pinning fabric back or bulldog-clipping the dresses to fit. Lo and behold, I found one that ticked all the boxes and I loved it. It had to be taken in and adjusted but I was assured it could be rushed and ready in time for the big day. I only had to do 2 additional fittings, one at the tailors home, but it was done in about a week; I had maybe 5 days to spare before the wedding! I went from not wanting a wedding dress, to finding the perfect dress 2 weeks before my wedding and having a great time doing so. I cant thank Camilla and her team enough for being so accommodating considering the timing. The experience was friendly and everyone was very respectful of me, my time, and my needs. Thank you Camilla's Bridal!

Do not buy from here!! I ordered a "made-to-order" dress. When it arrived it look completely…read moredifferent than what was advertised on their website. They refuse to let me return it and give me a refund. SCAMMERS!

My daughter and I went to 3 bridal shops and this was our favorite. It is where we said "yes" to…read morethe dress! The women we worked with were so patient and helpful with my daughter as she figured out the look she wanted for her dress. They were able to customize her dream dress and, in the end, the price was more reasonable than other designer dresses we looked at. And the dress looked better on her than the designer dresses. The ladies listened attentively and asked questions as they worked on creating my daughter's dream dress. A couple of times we asked for their honest opinion on things we were unsure of, and they were helpful. It was a really fun collaboration.

Nai was my stylist and she was amazing at her job. She listens to my vision very carefully and pick…read moreout the recommendations for my first time dress shopping. What I like about Winnie couture is that you can literally customize and build your own wedding dress. I felt so welcomed and the quality of dresses here are impressive compared to their prices. Definitely get more for your bucks. Even though, I didn't end up getting my dress here, I will still keep Nai information for my friends in the future

Yesterday was my first time dress shopping, and my stylist, Molly, was absolutely amazing from the…read moremoment we walked in! She was incredibly knowledgeable and asked all the right questions to help me discover my bridal style. After trying on a few dresses, she quickly understood exactly what I was looking for and guided me every step of the way. Molly made me feel comfortable, confident, and truly listened to what I wanted. Thanks to her, I now have two incredible dress options to choose from! She made my first bridal shopping experience so special, and I know she'll be my go-to stylist when it's time to say "yes" to the dress. Thank you, Molly, for such a wonderful experience! I can't wait to come back.

I had the best experience both times I visited Vows Bridal. The first time, I went with my mom,…read morebest friend, and two of my cousins. My stylist was Kelly and she was amazing. I tried on probably 10 wedding dresses in a beautiful private room. Kelly let all my guests pick a dress for me that they loved, and I picked several that I loved. I didn't feel rushed at all. I thought I had found my dress but I held off on buying it because I had a second fitting the next day at a different store. Kelly didn't make me feel obligated to buy anything right then and there which I really appreciated. I tried on another dress I loved the following day which left me very confused. It was mermaid style which I had not tried at Vows because I felt it wouldn't look good on me. I reached out to Kelly again and asked her if I could come in again and try some more dresses in the mermaid style. She was so sweet and accommodating. I went in for a second appointment with her, tried on the original dress I had in mind, and tried on some more in the mermaid style that I saw online, and also some that Kelly pulled for me. I ended up finding the one! It was by Allure Bridals and about $1900 which was within my budget. I ordered the dress and it was ready for pick up earlier than expected. It was very big on me so definitely required a lot of alterations, but it was absolutely stunning and I felt so confident and beautiful on my wedding day. Thank you Kelly!!

Update 02-Aug-2012: In search of a dress went to their website and it's not working...not sure if…read morethey are still in business. =================== I've always thought the concept would be ideal as some of us like variety. When the BuyWithMe for this came up I had to take advantage of it. I made the appointment (at my convenience which isn't very much convenient for most at 7a on a Saturday morning) and was pleasantly accomodated, even as I tried on a bunch of dresses that needed help with the zipper! Very good selection, as found on website, return was just as easily scheduled and even a credit was kept for the remaining voucher amount. Parking is a pain, but is to be expected in the North End. Overall highly recommend!

Id passed by here one day walking in the North End and peeked in. I didnt have any real need to…read moreborrow a dress. But, ALAS buywithme has a deal on today 20 dollars for 60. Just snagged the deal! Update soon to come....

We booked an appointment here during an extended visit I made to Boston because my MOH had heard…read moregood things from a couple of folks. We had a few appointments and I had a couple of plans with family and friends as well in a short time. This must vary based on who you get so YMMV but my experience was incredibly frustrating and a nightmare. Negative customer science and I cannot recommend this place as it seems the issues extend beyond the reported seamstress issues. Come if you like to be hot, thirsty, and frustrated while shopping for something that will cost a couple thousand dollars. *** My friend made a few different appointments for me. Some sort of glitch must have happened but only for this shop and none of the other shops. The appointment booked in PT time zone not ET and because it's in Boston... we all only looked at the confirmation and reminder that said 11am. My friend had noticed the time of 11am but that it seemed like the store opened at noon the night before so it was too late to call to check so we got up early after a late night to head over since it was almost an hour away and I'm definitely not a morning person on a weekend. Of course, we get there and it's closed and I call the number on the front door sign and leave a voicemail. We go on a side quest and come back half an hour late hoping to catch someone and stay for awhile before leaving. No luck. We head off for lunch with a friend and I call again around 1230 to figure out what's going on. Voicemail. A bit later they call back and say got your voicemail and don't know but you're not in our book at all for today and the tone was pointed. What? At this point, I'm incredibly frustrated. No apologies to say hey clearly there is a glitch but let's figure it out. Instead, a terse we don't have you in our book at all. Awkward pause. Do you still want to come? Internally, no but I am in need of a dress so I ask what times are available. It was like pulling teeth. She seemed so annoyed and asked me what time I want to come. We eventually schedule an appointment but I already had a bad taste. I drive back an hour from another commitment and arrive a few minutes late. She doesn't even greet me initially. My friend is there and greets me and catches me up that she's been looking at dresses for me to help get me started. She's great. I don't want to be here at this point especially since it felt as if our person was also standoffish. She finally introduces herself but throughout the visit I cannot help but compare her with the other employee helping another bride's mother. The other woman was friendly, encouraging, and had a few suggestions. My experience did not feel friendly. She helped me in and out of a few dresses but did not seem to understand what I was looking for. I didn't find too many things of interest but don't really hold inventory against stores because it can be pretty variable and unpredictable as to what comes in and what gets scooped up by others. During this process though, another bride comes in. She tries dresses on and was directed to stand on podium we were using so I was standing there waiting while I'm not sure what our person was doing. Did they overbook? In any case, the other woman noticed and offers the other bride's podium for us to see how the dress looks. Our person later suggests I can look through what's on the rack so I start flipping through. At this point, she decides to try to engage me in the time issue. I haven't even raised this with her because I'm just trying to sort out my existing frustration that's been further amplified because the place is hot with no air flow. I'm thirsty, tired, and frustrated. She now states that the time issue wasn't on their side as they had us down for a different time. Wtf. Earlier she told us we weren't even in the book. We figure out the time zone issue and she even says I'm not trying to argue with you but it's not on our side. Lol. I've had enough at this point so I say I don't think it's worth is discussing this at this point. I then stop flipping through the dresses and look at my friend and we leave. Wedding dress shopping is supposed to be fun. You're supposed to feel excited and supported not attacked. It's pointless trying to argue with someone who is not trying to solve something with you but trying to blame you. How hard would it have been to say hey clearly something went wrong and let's figure it out together? Anyways, terrible experience. Never coming back. Not recommended. Have been to 4 other places and they were all pleasant to visit even with varying levels of hospitality. Tulle is a place that does it right. I also liked Marry and Tux. They all reached out ahead of time to personally confirm the appointment, ask about vision to start brainstorming on dress matches, and were super friendly. These other places also felt cleaner and nicer.

This is an amazing family-run business! I went with my mom and grandma and sister to browse wedding…read moredresses and everyone was so helpful and laid back. We found a gem of a dress in their sale area for an absolute steal! They did an amazing job tailoring my dress and adjusting it over multiple fittings for a flat rate. Would highly recommend!

I was so disappointed with my experience at GLL today. I called about a week ago to make my…read moreappointment, and was told that I could pick from the entire inventory if I came in within the next two weeks. So I made my appointment for a week out and was so excited, I had a list of dresses that were all in stock for me to pick from, that I confirmed on the phone with GLL. When I started my appointment I was immediately told that I needed to pick from the "ready to wear" selection because my wedding date was too soon (July 2026). I told my stylist that I was deliberately told I could choose from the entire inventory if I made my appointment within two weeks but she was persistent that I had to pick from the "ready to wear" selection, which only had about 3 of the dresses on my list. I had driven almost 2 hours from RI for this appointment and wouldn't have if I knew that I wouldn't be able to try a bunch of dresses that I loved! I came to my appointment with 6 family members/friends and only two of them were given champagne. They asked for more and were told no. We thought this was odd but didn't think much of it. Throughout trying on dresses, I felt super rushed and like I was not being heard at all on what I liked about each one that I tried. For example I loved one dress but it wasn't fitting right, I needed a size smaller, but my stylist wouldn't let me try the smaller size; instead she kept telling me "it will look much better when fitted correctly...." At the end of my appointment, I had only one dress that I was (kinda) interested in, until my stylist told me we were out of time and that I couldn't try on a vail with my final pick. I was honestly floored at this point and felt like I accidentally offended my stylist or something for her to basically kick me and my 6-person entourage out. I left GLL feeling super sad, rushed, and confused.

Small bridal salon in Boston…read more This was my first time trying on wedding dresses and I was definitely nervous but Grace Loves Lace made it a great experience. It was easy to make an appointment online, I took the T in but there was some street parking right outside the shop entrance on a little side street. The stylist I had my appointment with (Lay) was super sweet. She offered me a refreshment, asked about my wedding, took my measurements, then brought out the dresses I had put in my appointment request. I honestly fell in love with the first dress and, seeing what I liked about the dress, Lay picked out a gown that wasn't in my original list to try on that I also ended up loving, more than the other ones I had picked out. She also helped me to envision what the dress would look like with some alterations. She is definitely very good at her job. The one thing I would have liked was a bit more alone time to check myself out and take videos and walk around, it felt a little awkward to have someone hovering most of the time. Overall though it was a really great experience and I would highly recommend Grace Loves Lace to any bride to be, especially if it's your first time wedding dress shopping.

Had the most amazing experience with Kaitie!!!! She is extremely knowledgeable and selected nothing…read morebut amazing dresses for my body & style - it was so hard to pick. Initially, I was nervous to try dresses on, but she made the experience so fun & exciting!!!

Kaitie was an exceptional Bridal Consultant. She made everyone feel welcome, and took the time to…read moreget to know the bride (my sister), her preferences and her vision. Kaitie was also extremely accommodating and open to any and all feedback regarding dresses she loved and others she preferred less. Overall, she maintained a perfect balance of having fun and keeping us focused, making the entire experience so special. There is no better person to turn to to help with this important decision for your wedding day!

So happy I found this bridal shop! I first visited after a long weekend of dress shopping in…read moreBoston, and had scheduled Ceremony as my last stop because I was really excited about the selection on their website and wanted to save the best for last. I definitely had the best experience of the weekend here. Before visiting, you use their online portal to select your favorite dresses from their collection. When I arrived, you could tell that the stylist had spent some time reviewing my choices and really put some thought into how to structure the appointment. I tried on all of my favorites, and also quite a few of her recommendations in similar styles. I loved so many of the dresses I tried on, I'd say their collection is trendier than a lot of other places I visited, but still has some classic styles mixed in. While my other appointments were pretty hit or miss, basically everything I tried on here was high quality and so beautiful. The store itself is really pretty too, it feels super high-end and relaxing at the same time. There's a private room with a changing area for the bride and seating for guests, and it seems like they only do one shopping appointment and one dress pick-up appointment at a time, so it's really private. The prices were fair, ordering and dress pick-up process was seamless, and the staff was so helpful along the way. They don't offer alterations in house, but have two preferred tailoring partners they can refer you too. I picked my dress about 10 months before my wedding, and had to pay a small rush fee to get the dress in time, so make sure you plan way ahead. Loved the experience overall and am so so happy with my dress. I've already been recommending it to all the future brides in my life!!

Alix gave us the most wonderful wedding gown experience. As the mother of 2 brides, I have now been…read moreto a few bridal shops for gowns and Ceremony was by far the most wonderful. The boutique is lovely is a simple and elegant look. Alix asked all the right questions and really quickly honed in on what my daughter felt the best in. We did not feel pressured but did feel very cared for. I cannot recommend this shop more highly!

I went to Allegria Bridal yesterday for the Eve of Milady trunk show. It was an absolutely perfect…read moremorning: the salon is beautiful and quiet, the staff is friendly and helpful, and the selection of trunk show gowns was just exquisite. It was my first time shopping for a gown, and the beauty of every single Eve dress literally took my breath away! Barb was so lovely, she let me and my 3 guests pick out as many dresses as we wanted, made a few suggestions and was conscious of our budget. After trying on at least 7 or 8, I narrowed it down to 3 dresses, and tried each on for a second time to help make my decision. I ended up finding the most amazing dress at the perfect price (15% off for the trunk show), and got the veil and hairpiece on sale as well. It was a stress free and lovely day! I'm also so glad that I stopped by to see their selection of bridesmaids dresses. They carry Hayley Paige bridesmaid - which I didn't even know existed! They are high quality and amazing. I definitely plan to bring my girls back to get their beautiful gowns at Allegria!

If I could give more than 5 stars I would! I had the best experience finding my perfect wedding…read moregown with Allegria Bridal. Barb knew EXACTLY what I was looking for and was able to find me the most stunning dress and I even canceled another bridal shop appointment I had as a backup because I knew she found me the one. The process was stress free and easy because of Barb and Allegria Bridal and they are the reason I felt so beautiful on my wedding day. Barb let me try on as many dresses as I wanted and I did not feel pressured to purchase that day if I did not want to. My mom was with me and even mentioned how easy and fun the process was and she knew instantly Barb had helped me find the perfect dress. I even used them for gown cleaning and preservation after. I also went with their alteration services and Luciane of Boston was amazing to work with! The process was stress free and I enjoyed every appointment with Luciane. She scheduled as many appointments as we felt were best and even created a video for my train for my matron of honor. Luciane made the perfect alterations and my dress fit like a dream. I can't say enough great things about Barb and Allegria Bridal and Luciane of Boston. They contributed to my wedding day being so perfect and I highly recommend them!

My daughter made an appointment for when she was visiting this coast, and as required selected…read moreseveral dresses in advance to have waiting for her to try on during our visit. Despite nearly three weeks advance time, she was notified two days before the appointment that several of her selections weren't available. For this, and for having only a small part of the online options actually in the store, I'm deducting one star. Aside from that, our experience here was great! Her bridal consultant (Ashley?) walked her through the racks pulling out dresses she thought might work, and listening closely to my daughter's likes and dislikes. She did focus mainly on "bridal" options, but my daughter also picked out a few from the less formal "reception" collection that were viable choices. We liked the wide price ranges to pick from to try on, but we're a bit disappointed that there were more polyester and fewer silk dresses in the mix. We (me, mother of the bride and the maid of honor/sister of the bride) appreciated the offer of prosecco at 10:30am! It was so fun watching the consultant cinch and pin the dresses to give us all a sense of how each dress would look. And of course to begin to imagine our baby in any one of these! After the hour & a half appointment, the bride got only a little pressure to buy, and left with a card listing the 2 dresses she really liked and was still considering. Since the wedding shop is housed within a "regular" Anthropologie, on the way out my elder daughter and I stopped to try on options for us - and we each bought the dress we'll be wearing on the big day! What a fun first wedding dress shopping experience!

I was really hoping for a warm and supportive experience at Anthropologie Weddings in Chestnut…read moreHill, especially since I already feel anxious about shopping. Unfortunately, it felt more rushed than I expected. I didn't feel very heard during the appointment, and the overall tone came across as a bit judgmental rather than empathetic. Wedding dress shopping is such a personal experience, and I was hoping for more guidance and reassurance. That said, if you know exactly what you're looking for, they do have a decent amount of options. For someone who doesn't love shopping, though, it ended up feeling more stressful than special.