On Monday (under duress- hers, not mine) my mom and I went Mother of the Bride dress shopping. Our…read morefirst stop was Occasions. It's a pretty small store and on a Monday we were some of the only people in there. First floor is mother-of-the-bride type stuff in one room, communion and flower girl dresses in another, and prom dresses upstairs. The MOB side is a mix of kinda dowdy and really flashy. The woman was pretty helpful, although she had only been working there for a few weeks. Mom tried on a bunch of things and didn't find much that she was interested in. There were about 3 styles that she thought she would like and just as we were about to create a file a friend of the sales woman came in and she went up to the prom floor with her and sent someone else down to finish the little bit of paperwork...which felt like a brush off.

We went here to buy a communion dress. It was a great experience. We went on a trunk show day…read more It was a madhouse but it was really fun. When the dress came in, they steamed it and it was perfect! The day we picked it up, we took a friend and her daughter to shop for a prom dress. Again, it was packed amd we had a ball. I think the mayhem is all part of the fun.

I had the best experience here! I needed an emergency alteration done and the owner was able to get…read moreit fixed for me in a little less than a month. I am extremely thankful for the work done in the short amount of time, and for how beautiful the dress looks. The quality and attention to detail was amazing and I know that if I ever need another dress altered, I would come back in a heartbeat!

I had a great experience with my dress alterations! Came in once, did a few measurements and…read morepicked up my bridesmaids dress a month later which fit perfectly. I'd definitely use this again!

Shelly was absolutely amazing! She knew exactly what to pull for me and listened to everything I…read moretold her I liked and didn't like. She will make you and your guest feel at home! If you're considering booking a dress appointment here, DO IT and ask for Shelly! 1000/10 experience Thank you Van Cleve for helping me find my dream dress when I didn't know it existed!

My best friend had been to multiple bridal salons and found a dress and overskirt combination that…read moreshe loved but couldn't seem to pull the trigger. As we live in different cities, we decided to find a meeting point half way so that I could help her try on some dresses and give my input in real time. Another friend of mine recommended Van Cleve as she had actually found her dress there last summer. We knew that they had the dress there that she had so far narrowed it down to and we thought it would be a great way to try it back on and make sure she loved it the most. Shelley was the perfect sales consultant for what my friend needed! She had a great read of her personality type and style from the moment we met and was just firm enough without being pushy (which I thought would be all left up to me so I appreciated it!). My friend actually did not plan on purchasing a dress that day, wanting to sleep on it, but ended up saying yes to the dress! Shelley walked us through the showroom and pulled some great options, after trying on a few my friend put on the dress she loved at the past salon and kept saying she absolutely loved it (especially with the overskirt that Shelley had pulled to try on with it). Shelley was so great at asking what she loved about it that she actually realized that there was a dress that would be a better fit to her body and a higher quality material who's designer would be able to make the customizations needed to incorporate every detail of the first dress that she loved. We were so happy with the final results and it was the first dress that had the bridal party/bride/MOB all in agreement that it was absolutely perfect. So thankful for Shelley's expertise!

Stumbled across this gorgeous building during my very first visit to this fantastic town. Jan was…read morethe volunteer on hand who is just delightful and gave us a fun tour! It is a high-end events venue with a lovely patio located just on the edge of town.

Gorgeous. The whole venue is just gorgeous. Pictures really…read moredon't do it justice on how stunning the renovations have made this space. There are plenty of areas to set up for different reception types. I was there recently for business awards presentation and the room for presentations was easily divided off the main reception area after the cocktail reception and then set up was quickly changed to multiple dinner stations and seating. Outside is no less stunning and since it is next to a nature path it would allow for a lot of different back drops and locations for gorgeous photos.

Bouche Bridal cancelled shows in 2020 and has yet to return money to vendors, after promising the…read moreshows would be rescheduled multiple times. I have been requesting money back for over 6 months and they are not even responding at this point. I am now forced to file a lawsuit with small claims in order to hopefully obtain my money back. To steal money from small businesses who are struggling during a pandemic is an absolutely gross practice.

This is by far the best bridal show production group I have come across. The events are…read morewell-organized with plenty of vendors to gather information from and speak with regarding your wedding wants.( DJs, Photobooths, Bakers, Invitation companies, Bridal shops, Honeymoon sales reps, Event and Decor companies, Photographers and Videographers the works! You get a free drink when you arrive and they always have an area with some tasty food if you're hungry. There is a fashion show and lots of prizes as well. I recommend this to any bride-to-be. It was a great day out with my friends and the moms.

L&H Bridal is truly a special place…read more The staff are all so friendly and treat you like you are their own daughter getting married. I worked with my consultant Allie who is phenomenal. I had a somewhat vague explanation of the style and inspiration and Allie whips out the most perfect dress. Of course, I tried a few others but the first one she nabbed for me to try was the winner! Allie went above and beyond to take photos so that I could include my older brother who was unable to attend. If you are looking for another style, the staff don't hestiate on going to their other locations to grab a dress for you to try on. The ballroom is large and you don't get overwhelmed since the dresses are all so well organized. The selection is massive with all colors, styles, and aesthetics accounted for. If you are in Philadelphia or the suburbs of Philadelphia, honestly this is the only bridal salon you need to visit! I absolutely loved my experience here for getting my wedding dress and wholeheartedly recommend.

Where to start... (worth the read from someone who purchased their dress at this awful place)…read more My first visit to L&H was fabulous with Tara - she helped me find my dress, and made the entire process enjoyable (she knew exactly what I wanted after asking all the right questions). However, the great experience stopped there. I also ordered my bridesmaid dresses through L&H, but when they came in, they were a completely different color. The manager assured me that they would work with the manufacturer to have them reshipped quickly, with a deadline of a month before my wedding (3 of my bridesmaids lived out of town)... that did not happen, and I had to be the one to call continuously asking where they were, until they finally came in just 3 weeks from my wedding (oh, and they still weren't the correct color, but at this point, there was nothing I could do). This is where it all went downhill. I had the WORST experience having my dress fitted. Lucy, the seamstress (who I later figured out was the OWNER), was rude every time I went in there, made my dress fit worse than it originally fit, and made awful body shaming comments to me and 3 of my bridesmaids). Needless to say, I couldn't complain to the owner... My first fitting: Lucy came in for a solid 3 minutes. I asked her to make the bra area smaller to fit my small chest, and she told me to wear cutlets... she then pinned me where I asked her to take it out around my stomach, and bring up the straps somewhat. Then left. I was in and out in 10 minutes. My second fitting: I brought my two bridesmaids thinking their dresses would be in, as it was past the date they promised.. they were not in. My dress fit WORSE than when it first came in. She had not taken anything out of the waist and took the straps in so much that I could barely fit them over my shoulders. I expressed my concern and then sent a detailed email showing how the dress fit at my first fitting, to then, so that she could fix it properly. I was now less than a month out from my wedding and very distraught, but figured I would give them another shot. My third fitting (I requested this one because they wanted me to come back just for a final fitting a week before the wedding, but I did not trust that it would actually fit). At this point, I tried on my dress and noticed where it had been taken out- it was bumpy (I had light beading), so I asked if I could talk to Lucy... in which she came in and said "what's wrong now?". To the BRIDE. I asked her if she had finished taking out my dress, or if she still had to do so, to which she responded "it is done, that is the best I could do", and I explained and showed her that it did not lay flat, that it looked bad, and you could tell it had been taken out. She said again "that is the best I could do, it will lay flatter after it is pressed", turned around, and walked out. I was appalled, but at this point did not want her touching my dress again. I was too scared to complain to anyone or ask her to fix it because I was honestly worried she would do something to mess it up further. I asked around and found another seamstress who could help if I came back in and it still looked bad. Lucy (the owner) also asked my bridesmaid "what she was going to do with what little boobs she had" when she asked to have it adjusted (again, basically telling her to wear a bra), and made my other bridesmaid cry after asking her "what she planned on doing with all her fat" and told her to wear Spanx, when she was 2 months postpartum. Lucy also tailored two of the bridesmaid dresses and made them fit worse than when they originally tried them on (there is a theme here). The shop would not refund them the money. RUN from this place. They made an experience that was supposed to be wonderful, absolutely dreadful.

Although we did not purchase a dress, the communication with Shiela and her team was AMAZING!!…read more They are so kind, professional and excited about what they do! You can tell by how they treat you and talk with you that they LOVE their job!! Sheila Frank is the sweetest person and so passionate about fashion! I hope to one day purchase a design from her!

My very first visit with Sheila... I fell in love with her! She was completely understanding, was…read morewilling to adjust things as we designed together, helped put my friends in their place and she was so kind and compassionate when I was in serious pain. I never had ANYONE take that kind of time with me. She also made these days super fun and I now consider her a friend. Her gorgeous and painstakingly detailed work IS just what you're looking for...exquisite and one of a kind! I'm so excited to see the final product and take a picture to showcase! Please don't think this is just bridal gowns, ladies!!!! Galas, weddings, proms, quinceñeras, debutante balls, Halloween, Comicon, etc. are all places she can design something for. You MUST think of her when wanting a custom made item...she's passionate, creative and truly LOVES what she does!

Very friendly and fast service. They do a great job. I've used them a few times for dresses and…read moresuits and will keep coming back.

I recently went to Abbey cleaners for some tailoring in two suits, and was met by a lovely woman…read morebehind the counter. I needed these suits within three days tailored. It wasn't an easy task since fabric had to be taken in and let out.The next day I've learned that my event was rescheduled, and I did not need them for five days and I called a gentleman at Abby cleaners and let him know not to rush. He politely told me that they would still be ready in three days. When I went home afterwards to try the suits, they were perfect and tailored fantastically. The price was also more than fair and in fact was more than I expected to pay. I have recommended these kind people to a number of friends so far and from this point forward, I will use no other dry cleaner.

We were trying to do things on our own for my son's Bar Mitzvah and things got a little out of…read morehand. Jody was recommended to us and so glad we hired her. She helped my wife coordinate EVERYTHING, thought of things we would never think of and helped coordinate it all. And very reasonably priced! She is great and has amazing contacts that were very accommodating. We'd recommend her to anyone!

When we tell people we were having our wedding reception at Reading Terminal Market, they were…read morealways a little surprised and their next reaction was "that is going to be SO COOL!" And after we had our wedding, our guest did nothing but rave about how fun, unique and perfect the reception was. But just having a reception at RTM is not what I'd recommend it. It was so much more. It was having the incredible variety of foods - we had cheesesteaks, DiNic's roast pork, Chinese food, a salad bar, poutine and corn dogs, grilled cheese from Meltkraft, the list goes on. It was having a historic and unique setting that was transformed into a beautiful evening even with string lights, candles, table clothes, decorations and provided an ambiance it'd be impossible to replicate anywhere else. It was the servers who attended to our guests every need, kept the party going, the room clean and the people happy. It was every little touch that the planning team executed perfectly for us, that all happened without us realizing it, without any reminders or questions. The planning team at All About Events were the true heroes of the night - and in fact, the whole planning process. We met with them about 15 months before our wedding, and Christina, Stevie and Liam made sure that everything was easy, fun and exciting. Christina's emails to us were always clear and thorough, addressing every little question I had asked, and pointing out tiny things I never would have thought of. Stevie's communication with our vendors was so appreciated, including our Mummers and DJ! And every time we met with them, the meetings were exciting, joyful. Their personalities and kindness and caring for us and our events just SHONE. We could not recommend RTM and AAE more. They are a truly wonderful team, and a gem in the Philadelphia wedding scene. I hope that we get to go to another event at the market soon, and we will certainly keep them in mind for our 10th anniversary vow renewal!!!!