Olena is more than a "Sewing Cinderella", I'm calling her Grand Rapid's "Sewing Fairy Godmother"! I…read morehad a couture dress for a fundraiser event and just my luck, the zipper broke just 4 days before the event. I found Olena on Yelp and she was able to squeeze me in the very next day - Godsent! She gave great professional advice about my zipper situation and was able to work her magic and change an off track zipper into a paneled corset backed dress. It made the dress so much more comfortable and I received so many complements at the event! She's timely, a Sewing Fairy Godmother, and will have your wedding or formal dress looking amazing. Thank you, Olena!

They only do dresses not regular clothes but they responded promptly and politely which is rare…read morethese days.

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.

I visited with my friend who is getting married. The staff was very friendly and professional and…read morerespected my friend and what she was looking for. The process was smooth and she found her dress! Note: they do not carry bridesmaid dresses in the store anymore (which was fine--just something to note). Very clean and quaint place. Would recommend!

Absolutely unmatched! The bridal assistants are kind, genuine, and honest. All of their dresses are…read moreso beautiful and I couldn't have imagined a better experience!!

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.

The lady with shoulder length white hair was just rude. The shorter haired lady was very nice and…read morewas trying to help with what we needed. The other lady acted like we were an inconvenience for coming in the store when we just asked for a purple shimmer prom or bridesmaids dress. She was real short answered and not welcoming at all. I'll never go there again or recommend this store

I went into my dress appointment very discouraged by previous experiences. I didn't think I would…read morefind "the one", but Olivia made the experience AMAZING. She seemed like she had years of experience because every dress she pulled for me to try on was absolutely stunning and fit my vibe. She didn't make me feel rushed, she was funny, kind and made my experience so memorable. The bridal shop had an array of options and I didn't feel overwhelmed at all! The Phoenix upstairs was great too:) I did say yes to the dress! Thanks so much Olivia!

I would not recommend Becker's to anyone looking for a wedding dress. They had the worst customer…read moreservice I have ever experienced. From the moment I mentioned that I had liked a dress at another store, the consultant made me feel extremely uncomfortable. She became flustered when I didn't like certain dresses she pulled, and at one point even said, "There are 3,000 dresses here and you are not leaving without a dress." And "If you liked the other dress so much, why would you come here?" I tried to explain that I simply wanted to explore different styles before making a decision, but she pointed at me and aggressively told me I was wrong. She said I did know what I liked and that if that was truly my dress then I wouldnt have left. I felt like i was being scolded and judged. She then attempted to find an identical dress to the one I'd seen elsewhere just so I would buy it from their store. At that point, both myself and my entire party felt so uncomfortable that we didn't even feel safe voicing opinions. We ended the appointment early, and instead of thanking us, she grabbed the dresses and walked away, leaving us to do what felt like a "walk of shame" out of the building. I ended up returning to Fantastics Finds to buy my wedding dress. They clearly have some sort of sales quota they have to meet and do not care about the brides experience and finding a dress they truly love. Side note, the consultant also did not ask me my budget and was pulling dresses way above my budget that i had submitted online. Wedding dress shopping should be an exciting and supportive experience. Instead, this was condescending, rude, and unnecessarily stressful. I was truly appalled by the experience I will definitely never recommend Becker's to any future bride.

I found my GORGEOUS wedding dress here on 9/28 and has the best consultant Brittany S. She listened…read moreand made me feel 100% sure on what I wanted and liked I had 6 people with me, with lots of opinions and she handled it so well. I could not of asked for a better dress experience as a bride. I know lots of reviews mention alterations but I also just noticed they completely redid the dept and have been super communicative with my dress timelines and alterations! 10/10 give them a shot!!

My daughter found the dress she had been dreaming of. The staff encouraged her, told her she could…read morebuy it, and the entire store joined in a huge celebration as she said "yes" to the dress. What should have been one of the happiest moments of her life turned into complete humiliation and heartbreak when she was suddenly told she was not allowed to purchase the dress after all. She ran out of the store in tears, utterly embarrassed in front of everyone. This kind of bait-and-switch behavior is not only cruel it violates basic principles of decency and and several Michigan consumer protection laws. The staff did absolutely nothing to help or console her afterward. No one followed up, no one apologized, and no one made any effort to make it right. Instead, they left a sweet, innocent young girl crying and traumatized. As a military Veteran and community leader I urge all families to not shop here, and to take your business elsewhere. This company ignored my asks, disregarded my child and spit on military families everywhere. Boycott all Bridal by Viper locations.

Found my wedding dress when they were closing. Got it for 60% off and I had the best experience.read more

Staff is rude and treat their customers badly. Last place i would recommend to anyone. Horrible…read moretreatment!

There was a large selection of dresses. Almost all the bridal dresses were brand new with tags. The…read moreservice was outstanding! We got my daughter's dress at a great price!

From the owner: Located in Saginaw, Michigan, we specialize in off-the-rack designer wedding, prom, and special…read moreoccasion dresses priced up to 70% below retail. Founded in 2019, Penny Blossom was created with one simple belief: special event experiences shouldn’t come with intimidating price tags. Our boutique blends thoughtful styling, curated gowns, and honest pricing so every bride can feel confident, celebrated, and beautifully herself. From bridal and prom to formalwear and suit rentals, we offer designer looks at accessible prices, proving that elegance and affordability can bloom together. At Penny Blossom, budget-conscious never means settling, it means shopping smart, stylish, and unforgettable.

Made an appt here for my Daughter and I to try on mother dresses and bridal dresses. After the…read moremother dresses, the lady tells us she has no more time/help to start trying on bridal dresses. What??? That's why we made an appt lady!!!! She was pushy to only look at the racks of my size to encourage you to purchase off the rack dresses. I'm like...nooooo I'll be ordering a dress so I can look at all sizes for style. Who feels comfortable buying a dress that a ton of people have tried on? Gross! Very rude/extremely pushy -and short! Not the experience we were looking for!!! Would not go back to this place!

While I didn't end up getting my dress from the outlet, I am so happy I came here! Nicole was…read moreassisting me in my first dress fitting and did a great job of asking for what I was looking for, making me feel comfortable and I really felt like she understood what I wanted. She found me the absolute perfect dress, but it was just a little too big, otherwise I totally would have gotten it!!! Ultimately, she helped me figure o it what I did and didn't like it a dress before I headed off to the flagship where I ended up finding THE one. Great prices here and felt like there were more options for us to look through on the floor rather than waiting for her to bring them to us like I felt at the flagship. Was a great experience for me and my tribe