As a bride on a budget, I gave this place a shot and found my dress (and veil!) on my first visit!…read moreThe staff is very firm on visitor count, but friendly. Shop is excellently clean. I really valued the fact that my purchase was going towards cancer research. It made my experience so much more special and significant.

I came here yesterday with one of my bridesmaids and my mom, with high expectations since friends…read morehad recommended the shop to me, and I wasn't disappointed. This was the 4th bridal store I visited, the other three being regular bridal shops (one in Howell, one in WB, and David's Bridal in Novi). I knew going in that all proceeds are donated to cancer charities, which is great; I didn't know that all the employees are volunteers, too. Our assistant was Lisa and she was great. In my two-hour appointment I probably tried on 5-7 dresses. Some weren't as "fancy" as I wanted (mostly the Torrid ones, but the prices were excellent; $50+) but I found two I really liked, and ended up buying one! For $450, which is about 1/4 the price of another dress I saw at one of the other shops and really liked. They do alterations there too - the shop itself allows credit cards but the seamstresses, who are also volunteers, just take cash or check. The shop advised me to come back about 3 months before my wedding to start the alterations process, so that would be June of next year. They told me they do cost-effective alterations, too, so this is where I'll be taking my dress. Overall super pleased with this store, and glad that their mission is so charitable, too.

SCAM ALERT!! RUN from Beloved Bridal. My sister-in-law trusted this company with one of the most…read moreimportant purchases of her wedding and they have completely failed her. Thousands of dollars spent, endless stress, terrible communication, and now her wedding is a MONTH away with no dress in sight. This experience has been heartbreaking and unbelievably unprofessional. Brides deserve reliability, honesty, and respect not excuses and panic this close to their wedding day. Save yourself the stress and shop somewhere else.

do NOT shop here! I ordered and paid for my dress 5 months ago and the scam artist of an owner…read moreNEVER ORDERED IT. She has done this to countless brides. Save yourself the heartache, avoid this fraudulent business and tell any and all of your friends.

Walking into my first wedding dress appointment, I was nervous and not entirely sure what to…read moreexpect. From the moment we started, Jessie put me completely at ease. She created an environment that felt warm, supportive, and genuinely joyful, and I never once felt rushed or overwhelmed. I felt truly cared for every step of the way. I brought my sister, best friend, and mom with me, and they were all blown away by how thoughtful and seamless the appointment was. Jessie somehow made everyone feel included while still keeping the focus on what I was feeling. When I found my dress, her excitement was so real and contagious, it felt like celebrating with someone who was just as invested in the moment as my own family. The entire team was incredibly kind, the dress selection was beautiful, and booking the VIB experience was absolutely worth it. This was more than just a shopping appointment, it was a memory I'll always hold onto. A true 10 out of 10 experience, made unforgettable by Jessie.

I cannot recommend The Dress Shop enough! After visiting several bridal stores and either not…read morefinding the right dress or not having the best experience, I decided to stop into The Dress Shop as my last store--just to see what they had. From the moment we walked in, we felt so welcome and taken care of. Although I'm sure all of their stylists are wonderful, I was incredibly lucky to work with Isabel, and I truly cannot give her enough praise. She was absolutely incredible. Isabel was so knowledgeable about every aspect of the gowns--fabric, designers, styles, silhouettes, details--you name it. She answered every question we had and made me feel reassured and completely comfortable, more than any other shop I visited (and I visited a good few!). One thing I loved was how personal the experience felt. During my first consultation, Isabel asked about my (then) fiancé, how we met, and details about our wedding day. It truly felt like they cared about me and wanted to get to know my story. I honestly felt like I became friends with them! There was never an ounce of pressure. In fact, it was the opposite--they respected when I needed time to think and never made me feel rushed or questioned my decisions. It was such a refreshing, positive experience. This shop--and especially Isabel--is genuinely at the very top of my list of wedding vendors. I've been excited to write this review since the day I bought my dress! Even after my dress purchase, I visited a few more times to look for a veil, jewelry, and accessories, and every single person I interacted with (front desk, phone calls, stylists) was so kind, encouraging, and helpful. I found my dream dress, veil, and bracelet here, and the entire experience was something I'll cherish forever. If you're unsure where to go--especially if you've tried multiple stores like I did--please visit The Dress Shop. You will not regret it.

My wife needed an alteration on a new outfit for a photoshoot that was happening in a couple days…read more In the midst of COVID it was tough finding options in Brighton. I turned to my trusty Yelp and found Sylvia. She was very pleasant to deal with on the phone and I connected my wife with her to set up an appointment. She said she'd be able to meet the three day deadline and asked $40 for the job after meeting with my wife where she explained how she wanted the garment altered. Fast forward to delivery and it just wasn't quite right. Specific alterations my wife had requested weren't done to her satisfaction.. some weren't done at all. I'm no seamstress but I do sew a great deal in my profession. First off the margins were uneven and there was an unnecessary amount of double stitching. I think the main complaint was the color of thread the original designer used was red on a red garment. Sylvia used orange which was unnoticeable in pictures but not to the naked eye. For $40 for the minor alterations requested it should've been flawless or at the very least the instructions of the customer should've been followed to a T and the matching thread color should've been used.

I couldn't have asked for more. The alterations were perfect, the price was fair, and it was done…read morequickly! Sylvia is definitely the person you want working on your dress! She truly loves what she does. She takes a lot of pride in her work and makes sure everything is just right. When I went for my initial fitting she was able to see right away what needed to be done to make the dress look good on me. She talked through what she thought should be done and listened to what I wanted. She was very thorough and in the end I had a beautiful bridesmaids dress and she did it all in about 10 days! She was wonderful to work with!

The dress my daughter got for her wedding was beautiful and affordable. But I would take it…read moreelsewhere for any alterations we wasted a lot of time and gas coming in for fittings with no progress done to the dress. 3 days before the wedding and still no alterations to the dress she said she could have it done by the next day but we used better judgment and found another place to do the alteration. It definitely caused a lot of unnecessary stress. Your wedding day is a day you will cherish for the rest of your life so I definitely recommend doing alterations elsewhere.

I came across this adorable shop while searching for prom dresses for my daughter. We had a list of…read moreshops to check out & this being our first stop. We had a fantastic experience, tried on 10 plus dresses and loved so many. Patty & her team were very attentive and made our shopping experience a great one. Needless to say we found our dress here, and will return as a customer for future formal dress shopping.

Mindy is great! She expertly altered my bridal gown and the bridesmaids dresses. Everyone was very…read morepleased with her availability and reasonable prices.

Mindy is absolutely awesome. She hems all of my husband's pants…read more When I barely fit into my bridesmaid dress for my brother's wedding she saves the day! Not only did she turn it around in a week for a reasonable fee, she also altered the dress in a way that made it fit WAY better but that didn't change the look of the dress by reconstructing a few areas. I have never had a seamstress be so knowledgeable and helpful. She solves problems by presenting experienced solutions!

I personally don't believe in paying hundreds to thousands of dollars for a dress I'll wear for…read moreonly one day, so when I got engaged, I knew I didn't want to spend more than $500 for the dress and any alterations that are necessary. Given that we're only having a 7-month long engagement, going to bridal salons and ordering gowns was out of the question. In comes the Dowry to save the day! Staff: The staff is really friendly and helpful. The place is owned by Emily, a really sweet girl who really tries to accommodate you, even if it means she has to go out of her way. I made an appointment and worked with Anita, one of the store employees who is incredibly supportive and attentive. She greeted me warmly when I arrived and asked me what I was looking for in a wedding dress. True to what I described, she picked gowns that fit the description and stayed under the budget I gave her. Selection: The store is full of dresses that have never been worn at a steal of a price but there are also consigned gowns, too. I've seen labels like Pronovias and Allure on their racks. They have everything from sheaths to full-blown princess dresses. The dress I fell in love with is a Dere Kiang gown that seemed to be consigned to the store; it even had the original veil with it! There are even some evening formal dresses and special occasion dresses in their store, so if you have a formal event coming up, stop by to take a look! Overall experience: I was able to put my dress on hold for a week but ended up going back a few days later with a friend to get a second opinion and try it on a second time. I couldn't walk away the second time but was able to get the dress and the veil for under $300! Each time I talked to Emily or Anita, I was met and received with friendliness and genuine concern for what I wanted. I would DEFINITELY recommend the Dowry to anyone who is looking to do a wedding on a low budget or if you're like me and just think it's ridiculous to pay an arm and a leg for a dress ;)

By far the best experience!! I loved my experience with Emily so much, I went back for another…read morepurchase. If I had a dozed daughters to purchase wedding dresses for, I'd purchase a dozen. She is smart, courteous, personable, and more helpful than you can imagine. I just can't say enough about how amazing this place is!! So many choices of gowns for all occasions! I'll be back time and time again.

This wedding store is a pure delight! Two of my daughters have gotten their wedding dresses here…read more The vibe is upscale Boucher and feminine. Chandelier light the main room and their couches are comfy. They have a large selection and I can't imagine leaving here without a "Yes!" For a dress. They have a wide range of prices and their seamstresses are excellent! I highly recommend this shop for wedding dresses needs!

I can't thank Breck enough for helping my daughter find a perfect veil! She is knowledgeable and…read moreextremely proficient at finding her options to try on with the information we gave her! She is definitely a valuable employee. Made this experience positive! Thank you!