I did not know that this quality of service still existed. My daughters prom dress fell through at…read morethe last minute. Pat found her the most beautiful dress that fit not only her body but her personality. It was a very special afternoon for us.

Becky's is truly a place where every gurl can feel like a princess. The store carries dresses from…read morethe top designers in the industry. If you are looking for a wedding or prom dress, you must visit Becky's.

I was nervous coming here. I'm a plus sized bride and I haven't had great shopping experiences in…read moregeneral in the past. I had looked online and seen that they had styles like what I was envisioning for my day, as well as them claiming to be size inclusive. When we arrived, we were greeted in the most welcoming way, with a sign that was put up welcoming all brides for the day by name. We were escorted back to a semi private room that had a sofa and chairs for myself and my guests with a curtain for me to change behind. They have a white robe with the word bride embroidered on it in pink for you to have on in between changes, which is so cute and sweet. It didn't fit me, unfortunately, so I think they should have some plus sized ones, but the sentiment is still appreciated. The consultant, Grace, was so sweet! She asked about the wedding, what I envisioned for my dress, budget, and about the groom and myself. She went and picked a few dresses for me to try that she felt fit what I described. Right off the bat, there were some amazing ones! After that, she let me go look on the floor with my made of honor to see if anything spoke to me. I found a few more to try and there was one she was looking for but couldn't find. She spoke with the manager who was trying to find it for her and told her the price, but it ended up being a little outside of what I told her my budget was. My maid of honor spoke up and said my fiance had told her in private that I was to get whatever I wanted no matter price so if I wanted to try it on to try it. I let Grace know if she felt I'd like it I'd be happy to try it. As we were trying on the dresses we pulled, the manager brought in the dress and told Grace to make sure to double check with the budget before I tried on the gown, which I understood as it was double what I had put on my interview, even though I had stated it was flexible beyond that. After all was said and done, that was the dress! I said yes to the dress! Grace helped me see it with two different veils and I found this gorgeous headpiece that matched my wedding and our life in general perfectly! This would have had 5 stars because I'm so happy with my experience except for one thing. When I was on the pedestal waiting for Grace to get the sign for my photos, a blonde consultant with her hair in a bun who had not said a single thing to me the whole time I was there was following Grace from my pedestal to the shelf, back to me, back to the shelf, talking the whole time about the cost of the dress and the budget. I heard her whispering about it. I guess she saw me staring at her waiting for her to say something to me because she looked at me and said the dress was gorgeous, she helped Grace find it. I understand not wanting a bride to find a dress outside of their budget because of the distress it can cause (I used to work in the bridal industry), however, I have no idea who this consultant was and she didn't bother to have any kind of conversation with me to learn that the circumstances of my budget had drastically changed during the appointment. I'm not letting it tarnish my day or my visit, but for a younger bride, a bride who may not be as sure of themselves, or just a bride who maybe doesn't have thicker skin like myself because I'm at an age where I don't care what people think, that situation could turn someone off from buying a dress from here or make them feel judged for having a budget. That's a conversation that consultant should have had with Grace in private. After taking my measurements, I headed to the front where I put the headpiece on layaway as it was the last one and discontinued. We also checked turn around time on the dress and got information for down payment so I can call to pay that. Grace wrote everything down for me and said there would be detailed notes in the system so when I called there would be no confusion. I left here feeling so at ease. Not only did I find my dress, but I felt like a person, I didn't feel judged or looked down on. Grace was the absolute best and it was such an amazing experience working with her. It was worth the almost 3 hour drive here and I'd recommend them to anyone!

Worked with Christian when we went and it was the best experience. She was amazing at helping me…read morepick out dresses, get in and out of them, and pick the best dress for me. It was clean and felt welcoming. I loved my experience and said yes to the dress!!

A four hour drive from DC to look at new, designer dresses for up to $500 AND I get to support a…read moregreat program (the YWCA)...you don't have to ask me twice! Church Street Bridal is located on the second floor of the YWCA. Upon entering the room, I was quickly greeted by a sales associate who explained the layout of the room and told me what sizes to look for. After that, I was left alone to browse through the numerous amounts of wedding dresses that were donated by designers and boutiques! Dresses ranged from $200-$500. On the mezzanine level of the second floor you'll find a smaller selection (maybe about 4 racks) of dresses that were discounted. The manager explained that dresses they aren't able to sell get transferred to this area. I was amazed no one wanted a lot of these dresses! Dresses in this area were less than $200. On the lower level of the YWCA was Church Street Bridal Too, which housed formal and bridesmaid dresses. The selection down here wasn't nearly as large as the wedding dresses, but there will still an impressive selection to choose from. Dresses in this area cost up to $150. After swiping through tons of wedding dresses, I eyed a dress that was put on the hold area. It was exactly what i was looking for, so I asked if it was spoken for. Luckily for me, the bride to be who had it on hold found another dress just moments ago. Score! I went to the back area to try it out, came outside to check it out in the mirror, and knew that this was THE dress! After trying on several dresses, I found THE one I see myself walking down the aisle in. Hooray! =) Even better, it only cost me $315 (with tax). I also scored a formal dress to wear to a wedding for $42 (with tax). Double hooray! Support a great cause and check out Church Street Bridal...I'm definitely a fan! Great selection of dresses to choose from and helpful sales associates who help you get into your gown/offer up some helpful advice. BTW-I went on a Saturday afternoon and there were a good amount of brides to be here. You might have to wait for a dressing room, or share one if you don't mind doing that. Worth the wait though! BTW2-Cash or Visa/Mastercard only.

I didn't think I could get so hyped up about a dress before but when a staff member here looks you…read morestraight in the eye and asks "Are you saying YES to to the dress?" and you scream a line of expletives with the word "Yes", then you know you are having a best dress shopping experience of your life. I wanted an affordable dress, but I still had some criteria for the dress to be unique and you know drop dead gorgeous. In my search for said dress, I've had some adventures. I ordered a $100 dress off Amazon, which had great reviews (even though people didn't use punctuation and basic grammar I still trusted them) and pics. As a result I ended up being stuck inside a giant tube of peach tulle (they said it was "champagne")and lace while trying it on like a raccoon stuck inside a trash can wondering which way was up (lesson of the day: step into the dress). Of course I had to show the dress off cause it was so heinous, and got the response that I looked like Donna Martin at prom on 90210. Not the look I was going for. I had heard about Church Street Bridal from three friends that had purchased their dresses there, so I figured it was worth it to trek the four hours from DC to Lynchburg, as a bonus I bookmarked all the breweries and cideries on the way so the day was not a total loss. We pulled up to the YWCA where the bridal shop is located in the basement, made sure to wash our hands since we were pounding hot Cheetos in the car and didn't want to leave orange fingerprints, and when we walked in we were greeted with a hug from the loveliest manager ever, asked some details about the plans for the big day, and then they lead you to a rack of your size. Just a note bridal sizing is four sizer larger than your regular size. The shop itself is newly remodeled and looks like the bridal boutique on TV shows. Large mirrors with pedestals, couches for people to sit on and wait, and dressing rooms. The dresses were all new, donation samples from wedding dress shops from all over, but there claim to fame is having Kleinfeld dresses and I saw and tried on a few at deeply discounted prices (we are talking about $2000 dresses in the $200-$300 range). I initially tried on five dresses. Some were cute, some were interesting nightgowns on me, but all needed some kind of work or modifications, so it was hard to picture how they would look after alterations. Understand that wedding dresses are designed for women that stand 5'10", and and I standing were with arm straps that reach my ears trying to picture the bodice not at my chin. So I walk out, ready to go, and find one dress hanging by itself on a rack of a larger size. Initially I wasn't too crazy about it, it was heavy in my arms but the fabric design was incredible. I tried it on, and as I was being corseted in by staff, my friend said my face lit up. That was the dress. While I was hesitant to leave the dressing room before, I pranced the he$& out of there and stood before on a pedestal before the mirrors and just twirled like I was Gone with the Wind fabulous. Then I tried on a few veils and I said Yes to the dress, someone rang a cowbell out of nowhere, hugged the staff, and let them say bye to the dress (a few had gotten attached to it, when it arrived last week). Checking out was easy, they leave the dress in the clear garment bag and let your friend carry it for you (brides should be spoiled apparently). For those of you going dress shopping I highly recommend this shop, well worth the road trip. Check out their Facebook before you go to see recent deliveries, and since Church street is under construction their Facebook gives parking directions. It was the best experience ever, and I loved knowing that my purchase was going to charity (YWCA). If you excuse me now, I have an Amazon return to make!

We went today for our daughter's wedding appointment.It was a wonderful experience! From…read morecommunication before the appointment to choosing the perfect veil our consultants were awesome. Heather and Megan did a fantastic job making sure everything just perfect for our princess ! I highly recommend Amanda's for that your special day!

Very nice if you're looking for a fancy, pampered experience. Make sure you have an appointment,…read morethey're busy!

This was back in 2011. I first went in not knowing what to expect. A couple of family members…read moretagged along. Jessica was very helpful and listened to what I had to say. After trying on several dresses, a I mean several. She brought out Maggie Sottero's Adelaide. It is beautiful. Wrap around waist. A spray of beading on the side. Beading on the train. Adelaide was also strapless. Before I ever went bridal dress shopping I never would've expected to like and wear a strapless dress. I always had a fear that the dress would fall straight off of me! lol! But it didn't, and we had an amazing wedding ceremony!!

To be honest I wasn't expecting a lot out of the experience. I wasn't particularly excited, however…read moreCelebration Bridal completely changed my perspective on the experience. Rachel (pretty sure it was her -- with red hair) was absolutely amazing. She was so easy to work with and made myself, mom, aunt and MOH feel at ease with the experience. I wasn't expecting to have as much fun as I did. This was the only place I shopped and I had nothing to compare it to but I can't imagine a better experience.

Horrible service and prom selection. Was totally disappointed from this experience. Would not…read morerecommend going here for wedding or prom/homecoming dresses.

Found my beautiful wedding dress here with the help of Cindy. She was more than helpful with both…read moreof my appointments and I couldn't be happier!!

Extremely disappointing experience--would not recommend for bridal alterations…read more I brought multiple dresses here for my daughter's wedding, including her bridal gown, and it turned into a nightmare. The wedding dress came back completely unwearable--shoulders didn't fit, buttons were falling off, seams were uneven, and the stitching was coming undone. We had to buy a replacement dress just days before the wedding. Other dresses, including the reception gown and a bridesmaid dress, also had major issues. I gave the owner every opportunity to make things right--she acknowledged the problems and agreed to issue refunds. But after weeks of follow-ups, nothing was processed, and I've now been blocked from contacting her. I've been more than fair, even offering to absorb the cost of the original dress, just to resolve this peacefully. Instead, I was left with added stress, financial loss, and no accountability. Please think twice before trusting this business with anything as important as a wedding gown. I would never want another bride or family to go through what we did.

From the owner: Hello Brides and future Brides!…read more My name is Alexis, I am the owner and podcast host of Love & Lace. My bridal shop is located in SML. My business provides brides with stylish designer dresses and accessories along with customized alterations, which you will not have to purchase a dress by me to have alterations done. But if you do say yes to the dress at my shop you will get 25% off your alterations! I have been partnering with Sweet Indulgence Bakery to make each bride‘s Bridal appointment experience much more satisfying with a cake tasting box. I look forward to every appointment booked; I can’t wait to meet you all!

The shop was clean and pretty but missed the warmth that should absolutely come with wedding dress…read moreshopping. The fun of shopping was not at all present at this shop. We had 5 people and the bride. Only the brides mom and grooms mom were allowed to go inside. The other 3 had to stand outside (one being the step mom and one the sister) on the sidewalk. Everyone had and wore masks and were willing ready and capable of hand sanitizing. Just not a pleasant experience - if you are dressing shopping alone or with only 1 person this is your place. Otherwise just not our cup of tea. Needless to say we purchased a gown elsewhere.

I live in Northern Virginia and am getting married next summer in Charlottesville. I visited many…read moresalons in the DC area, then finally decided to make an appointment at The One Bridal Salon. I had no idea Charlottesville even had bridal stores! The quality of service here was above and beyond anything I experienced elsewhere. My mom and I had the entire salon to ourselves! Peggie was very responsive when I initially reached out, and also when I told her I'd like to come back and try the dress on again. I ended up saying yes to the dress here and I'm so glad I did! Also a nice touch to gift me with a mini champagne bottle after purchasing. It's really the little things that make these moments so special! Highly recommend!