Now that my wedding is over I can finally post this review I've been wanting to post. Words can't…read moreexpress how amazing Beteena is. She took my dress, which was one size too big, and made it look like it was created for me. She took each layer in meticulously and hand sewed the lace back on so that you'd never know a whole dress size was taken from the bodice. She has such an amazing talent, and every session with her felt like I was talking to an old friend. She also created the gorgeous hairpiece I wore. She is the reason I looked like a princess on my wedding day. Thank you so much Beteena!! Photo credit: EMagery Photos

I used Beteena Alterations for my wedding dress. Beteena is wonderful to work with. She didn't stop…read moreuntil my dress was perfect. She helped shape my dress into exactly how I wanted it and helped make me feel beautiful on my wedding day. I highly recommend her!!

Wedding dresses are expensive enough, and then you get sticker shock for alterations! No thanks!!…read more Sheda did an amazing job with both of my wedding gowns, and at a very affordable price. Will definitely use Sheda's Fashion in the future for any alterations.

Sheda is nothing short of amazing! What a gem! She is so talented, patient, kind and knowledgeable…read more Her studio is so clean and well organized. She found a fabric for to dusplicated some dresses that I brought from NYC that I have been looking for for YEARS! SHE LITERALLY FOUND THE EXACT MATCH WITHIN MINUTES! Sheda is a rare find in an industry that is greatly lacking in our fair city.

I was going to provide a 3-star review but Jamie, the seamstress, saved it for them. I visited…read morethis salon twice to look at dresses and ultimately ended up purchasing my gown from there but my experience was not always positive. I had a great consultant the first time I went looking for a dress. She was very and nice and attentive. She listened to what I was looking for and pulled beautiful gowns. At the time, I was not ready to commit but came back a few months later. For my second appointment my experience was much different. The consultant was very rude not only to me but to my small party of 3 which I brought with me. Throughout the appointment, she was getting frustrated with me and refused to continuing pulling more gowns after about 45 minutes into the appointment. I was having a hard time with the dress because their sample sizes are too large for me and it was hard to even get them pinned properly to understand their true look in my own size. The consultant at one point did snap at me that I would have to 'get over' that the dress will not be in my size. As a tip to smaller brides, if you are looking for a store that has smaller sample sizes, Bridal Beginnings in Mt. Lebanon has them. It is very hard for someone trying on a gown that has a key hole in the back if the dress is 4 sizes to big. It makes a huge difference in the way it looks on you when it is finally your size in terms of how the dress lays and the cup sizing. The best employee in this place is Jamie, hands down. I had my dress custom altered and she did an amazing job! My dress back was a key hole and she opened it up to be open back. She was professional, polite and super sweet. She did an amazing job to transform my gown into my dream dress.

I purchased my Mother of the Groom dress from The Exquisite Bride in Gibsonia and was lucky enough…read moreto get Danette to help me. It was a fabulous experience!

This is hands down my favorite clothing store in Pittsburgh. The service is amazing, there's always…read morestreet parking right in front of the store, and all the clothes are so versatile and AMAZING quality! Yes, the items here are a bit more $$ than other stores you'd find at the mall; I think of it similar to buying local, organic foods- better for the environment and also you!! Ever since I purchased my first few pieces about a month ago, I've realized that I reach for those items the most! I love how most items are classy enough to be worn for a night out or office setting yet, so comfortable it feels like loungewear! I've been wearing onesies and jumpsuits as part of my daily life since the start of the pandemic, and now I can without looking like a slob!!! I'm forever grateful that this company exists. Even better, Kiya Tomlin is the wife of the Steeler's head coach, Mike Tomlin! So whenever you purchase from this lovely designer, you're not only supporting the local economy.. but also indirectly supporting the Steelers!! I love this place. I already know that when I buy clothes again, this will be the first place I look!!

A live person for customer service -- purchased a gift that I needed to exchange and after multiple…read moreattempts received no assistance -- said I needed to initiate exchange online which I was unable to do on their site I didn't even want a refund -- was going to order a different item for my sister. Definitely a

I purchased my gown from BB and it was a great experience! I had my eyes of a very specific gown…read moreand they were the only retailer in the Pittsburgh area that had it. The entire process was seamless and I'd recommend them to anyone!

WOW!! This was my second time at this bridal shop. First for my older sister, now for me, and I…read morehave to say, Bridal Beginning has to be the most well run bridal shop in Pittsburgh. I went to three other bridal shops before coming here, and Bridal Beginning checked every single box. The staff were absolutely amazing, they were extremely knowledgeable and the shop is gorgeous. When you make your appointment, you need to fill out a "Wedding Dress Wishlist" so your stylist can customize your dress shopping experience. This was a game changer. They knew exactly what I wanted and had dresses pulled before I arrived. Sara was the stylist I was paired with, and she was fantastic! As I tried on more dresses, she continued to pull different styles that matched exactly what I was liking. She helped me stick on budget and make me feel like a bride. Looking back, I definitely should have came here first, but I am so glad I finally said "yes to the dress!"

Wonderful bridal salon , extremely helpful with my daughter's bridal gown . When she found out she…read morewas pregnant -they were phenomenal at adjusting her dress . I highly recommend this bridal store .

5/5 for sure! This salon / gallery is a small, boutique but has plenty of inventory and…read moreaccommodates a wide range of budgets. I also love this salon's body positivity and range of sizes. The staff is professional and highly knowledgeable but also friendly / personable. This salon / gallery feels very elevated and private but also comfortable and familiar. Prompt communications and timely confirmations / reminders of appointments are a huge plus with this studio. Very easy, straightforward online process to book as well as what to expect. Another perk is on-site seamstress(es). I was able to incorporate pieces of lace from my mother's beautiful HAND MADE wedding dress, which was done very well and with care - and that was very important to us both. Whether you're buying a dress as is or modifying / adding to it - you're sure to find your dream dress. We did hit a couple minor snags on final pick-up day but the salon was dedicated to ensuring perfection before we walked out the door. My only few personal items are the location: be prepared to street park, which is a struggle for a suburbia girl like me. The appointments can also sometimes conflict with the typical 9-5, so as a bride be prepared to carve out addtl hours from work for these appts. This is true of any salon - just offering the knowledge to any newly engaged / bride to be's. It is WORTH it though, I promise. Account for shopping day(s), try on upon arrival to the salon, ~2 alterations / fitting appointments, and final pick-up.

Aubrey was AMAZING. So she and I met once almost 10 years ago. She remembered my personality and…read morewhen I came in for my appt she had picked out the literal perfect dress. She gave me a few others to try on but when she put this on, I fell in love immediately. She was also extremely friendly, and chatted with me the whole time. As a plus size woman, shopping for clothes can be very frustrating and sometimes uncomfortable. But she made me feel so calm and confident. She also kept all the dresses within my budget and listened to all my preferences. Every dress was exactly my style. The prices were extremely affordable, and the shop was clean and organized. I HIGHLY recommend!!!

I found my dress at URB bridal and the shopping was great but the alterations were atrocious…read more During alterations, I worked with multiple different people who obviously don't communicate well, because they had terrible carryover and very little progress between visits. Nearly all the work was pushed to the final fitting -- which was almost 7 HOURS. I didn't get to take my dress home until 6 weeks before my wedding, even though I'd purchased it in May 2024 for an October 2025 wedding. The quality of the work was equally disappointing: uneven seams, horrendous sleeves that looked nothing like the original design we had agreed on, an unhemmed layer of my dress that was completely missed until my guest caught it (they literally took scissors to the bottom of my dress and called it a hem), and a hidden corset sewn in a way that left bulky, visible seams. When I brought this to their attention, they blamed it all on me and said it was because my "continued weight loss" that made alterations difficult, or that I kept changing my mind about how I wanted the sleeves to be. But my weight did not fluctuate throughout the alterations experience at all (I kept track and was careful of this). And I changed my mind about 2 things very early - a regular corset back to a hidden corset (shortly after purchase) and the material of the sleeves (during the second appointment before anything had been done or made). Otherwise I didn't even ask for any other special customizations - I just needed the dress to fit me. It was clear they are just inexperienced and/or not skilled seamstresses. The environment itself also felt unprofessional: no 360° mirrors to see the back of the dress, dirty floors that left debris stuck in my gown (they blamed this on the type of fabric of my dress saying it "picks up everything" instead of simply keeping the floor clean), and loud noise from children in the next room throughout my fittings. When I raised these concerns and asked for a partial refund, their reply was dismissive and unprofessional, shifting blame onto me instead of taking accountability. In their reply they said that I "nitpicked every last detail" when I pointed out something out that was poorly done - but this is also my WEDDING DRESS. Alterations were overpriced, inconsistent, and poorly executed. In the end, I had to take my gown to another seamstress just weeks before my wedding to fix their mistakes. I didn't get my gown back until 1 week before my wedding. It was a nightmare. These women are initially nice during your shopping experience, but don't be fooled. They are rude, unprofessional amateurs. Please take your dress elsewhere for alterations. See photos for their poor work.

I love, love, love Marlene Harris: the woman, the collection, the store, but best of all the…read moreengagement ring that is now on my finger. My fiancé and I had no idea what we were doing - he: wanting to surprise me with a ring, me: wanting to make sure his gift wouldn't be unappreciated due to taste differences. We walked into Marlene's shop and she was so warm, welcoming and kind. She and I "played" with all the rings until we found a few (but one in particular!) that I loved. We left the store without a ring in hand (that I knew of) and a few weeks later I was engaged! Thank you SO much Marlene!

Marlene crafted a gold wedding band for me from a picture. Bought 2 for just in case and my wife…read morealso got a matching band.