We're still not sure how the event organizer got my friend's email but we got lucky to arrive just…read moreprior to the start of the "fashion show". The schedule was really vague on when the fashion show was going to occur but there was a goal to get there at the start of the night to get my friend (the engaged one) her free ticket to the January Bridal Show. It was an interesting night with various wedding related vendors and the fashion show wasn't the typical these are the hottest and newest trends but look at these styles and what is or isn't working on the model. The host and owner was very direct with these comments and even stopped the models to show what things would look like if things were adjusted properly in fitting. I felt I learned so much and I'm only the supporting friend in search of a good dress! Afterwards everyone walked around and interacted with vendors plus snooped out the dress selection. Some ladies in the crowd were even trying on dresses (brave as there was a lot of critics giving input with so many ladies in the room walking by as they looked at themselves in the mirrors). There was even one lucky bride that actually found her gown that evening & for shopping that night got 15% off! Everyone else was welcome to book an appointment and have an opportunity to have 10% off if they returned on another night to try dresses. Everything bridal was on the main floor and the second half of the shop looked like it was dedicated to the men's clothing & tuxs. Upstairs there was an area labeled for bridesmaids. That wasn't open during the evening but I was perfectly ok with that being there were a TON of stairs. Lots of fitting rooms all over the main floor and the bathroom was beautiful, clean and a wheelchair would have no problem accessing it even though you need to go all the way to the back of the shop. My friend was really impressed with the owner's personal suggestions to her on what she's looking for and how picky she was with the fit of dresses on people. So she's planning on returning for a quieter day to look at dresses. I'd say if you're ISO a dress this would be worthwhile driving northwest to give this place a look. The very least, you'll know what dress shape you're looking for to best fit your body.

When my older sister got married this is the place we went to try on dresses for her. It was a…read moremagical experience when we were there 5 years ago. So that sister booked an evening appointment for our little sister. Once again this place did not disappoint. This place is grande. It's warm and romantic and the staff are caring and kind. We were the only ones there at first then another few ladies came in. My sisters consultant was Trish. Trish was phenomenal. My sister felt glamorous and special. Trish walked around with Samantha and helped her out kept everything to Sam's budget. Trish you could tell knows what she is doing. She made us all feel amazing as Samantha tried on several gowns. Trish was incredibly helpful and listened to Samantha. She showed us how to change up the dresses to add sparkle here or there and how they can make every alteration needed so that it is perfect. Trish made the experience one of a kind. Samantha found her wedding dress that evening and it was the first one she tried on. I also love that the groom can get his tuxedo rental for free because she purchased a dress. We are also buying our bridesmaid dresses here and we will be requesting Trish. If you want to feel so special and cared for just as you see on "Say Yes to the Dress" this is the place to go. Wonderful selection, great price points and my goodness the customer service was beyond comparable.

We had the best experience here. My daughter is getting married, and made an appointment to try on…read morewedding dresses. The owner was fun and so helpful. She made the entire experience amazing. She let us look at the dresses that were on the racks (other locations did not let us look) and try on as many as my daughter would like. She was relaxed and gave my daughter helpful suggestions. She found her dress here. It is gorgeous and was a great price! We highly recommend going here to get your wedding dress.

I shopped at about 12 or 13 bridal stores in and around Edmonton before coming to The White…read moreGallery. I wish I'd booked here first because it was a clear stand out in terms of service, quality, and selection. I found that at other stores I kept seeing similar gowns over and over again, but at this store everything was unique. All the fabrics look and feel incredible and for once I had the problem of liking too many gowns, as opposed to disliking them all! The owner stocks Canadian designers that make their gowns ethically and the selection is very well curated. If you're looking for something different, you have to come visit this store! Also, the experience itself was second to none, you get the entire store to yourself and your guests- it's a completely private appointment.

DO put this bridal shop on your list of places for the bride to have that wonderful bridal…read moreexperience. I had the pleasure of attending this location on May 24th with the bride (my daughter) her maid of honour and my sister. We made a last minute appointment on this day as we had a horrible experience at another shop on the south side of Edmonton. Pure Bridal is beautifully decorated, the staff are attentive and courteous. The change rooms are completely private, the dresses are stunning (and clean) and the consultant did her job in finding the dress that was "the one". You may not find your dress, that can happen, but truly this is a place to be treated as a bride should be, special for her special day. Brenda L, Stony Plain, AB

Alyssa was absolutely fantastic and went above and beyond for me and my bridesmaids. Alyssa and the…read morestaff members are very knowledgeable about the designers and the dresses they carry. 10/10 recommend Pure Bridal.

Out of all the stores I visited, Delica was by far the best experience. Nicole pulled dresses that…read morewould make me look good and fit the vibe of what I was looking for. She truly made me feel like a bride and I felt confident in every dress she put me in, even if they weren't my dress. The first dress she pulled for me, turned out to be my dress! I cant wait to put it on and walk down the aisle.

We had an amazing experience at Delica! This was my 3rd time trying on dresses and the service was…read moreby far the best. They also had a lot more dresses that were my style compared to the other boutiques we had visited. I would definitely recommend!

I've been to this location a few times over the years, as a bridesmaid and this time I got to go as…read morea bride. I booked my appointment for the middle of the day on a Friday - honestly if you're able to go during the week DO IT. there was almost no one else in the store but me and my group. My consultant Tania was absolutely LOVELY, I was able to find the perfect dress for myself, I never once felt rushed or like I was being pushed to buy something. I left feeling great about myself and my purchase. On the weekends the place is an absolute zoo and the consultants are maxed out, but for me it was the perfect experience. I loved feeling that the employees were as excited about me finding my dress as I was.

Really really disappointed. My little sis is getting married and in need of her wedding dress…read more She made an appointment at the beginning of September for November. She called the day before to confirm all the details because once before they had messed up her time when they called her to confirm. The time was always Saturday at 130. We get there and are rudely greeted and told she has no appointment but they can probably fit her in just need to wait. Then another lady comes over tells m sister that actually her appointment was at noon and she missed it. Who in the heck blames a person for the stores mistake and to Shames her. Not cool. I was ready to walk out but my sister was so excited. Eventually we get to finding dresses and get our consultant Scarlet. In the beginning Scarlet was lovely. The place was so busy we were falling over top of people. My sister liked 2 dresses. Scarlet then closed the door and proceeded to "enforce " my sister to buy today. Not cool!!! Next time maybe do it in a kind manner and don't tell a bride how to spend her money. I would never come back here. Terrible service and rude service.

Really enjoyed my experience here! My consultant was relaxed and I feel like she really listened to…read moremy likes and dislikes. There were lots of dresses and styles to try and the atmosphere was extremely enjoyable. I'd definitely recommend Novelle as one of your shopping stops to happily ever after

This review is a year in the making. I first came to Novelle back in August 2012 to start my search…read morefor a wedding dress for my September 2013 wedding. I was relatively new to Edmonton so I had to do some research on reputable bridal stores. I visited a couple of bridal stores and was either not impressed with their service or their selection of dresses didn't suit my taste. I didn't find my dress at Novelle until my second or third visit but after I couldn't stop thinking about it I realized it was the one. I worked primarily with Diana throughout my experience at Novelle and she was nothing but lovely. She was warm, kind and patient, and did a wonderful job with narrowing down dresses and offering helpful opinions on flattering styles. Novelle may not have the biggest dress inventory compared to other stores in Edmonton, but the quality and selection of styles are absolutely beautiful and you can tell careful thought was put into each one that was purchased for the store. They carry brands including Watters Wtoo (my dress designer), San Patrick, Theia, Allure, Paloma Blanca, Nicole Miller, and Tara Keely. I was also initially drawn to visiting Novelle during my initial search for a dress because they were the only bridal retailer (that I was aware of at the time) that carried Ivy and Aster. I ordered my dress in January and it arrived before the end of May, a few weeks before the estimated arrival. Bonus! I also ended up doing my alterations with them with their in-house seamstress Melody. Doing your dress alterations with Novelle is completely optional, but as I didn't have to get too much done to my dress it was more convenient for me to stick with them. Their prices were comparable to other seamstresses I received quotes from, but I would still recommend getting quotes from outside sources to compare prices. My dress was primarily lace and I was anxious about alterations, but Melody did a fantastic job. Between picking up my dress and getting my first round of alterations done, Novelle moved up the street to a bigger location. The store is beautiful! I almost wish I had my dress shopping experience there. Their new space is a definite upgrade in terms of room for more inventory, fitting rooms, and natural lighting. They also have a beautiful veil and jewellery collection, as well as many chic bridesmaid dresses to choose from. My entire experience with Novelle was wonderful and I couldn't be more happy with them.

We procrastinated and left grad dress shopping to the last minute. It's just really…read moreoverwhelming... how do you decide which of the many dress shops to walk into!? We took a chance on Sara's and I'm so glad we did. It was the second store we went to. We walked in on May 19th, with Grad coming up on June 7th. The saleslady acknowledged that it was a tight timeline, but wasn't worried. She explained the layout of the store and let us look around for a few minutes. She was incredibly helpful with pulling dresses and getting them done up. We found THE dress quite easily. It was only the second or third one that was tried on, but there was no interest in anything else after that. They had the correct size/colour combo in their warehouse and said it would be in in a week. So, back we went on May 24th to try on the dress again. The seamstress was standing by to make note of what we wanted done, and made a few suggestions. I was worried but she assured me that the dress would be ready by June 5th and it would be perfect. She was right. It was absolutely stunning. It fit perfect and the alterations were amazing. The dress was $525 and the alterations were $189, but hey... you only graduate once! I would definitely recommend this store to others. All of the staff were very friendly and helpful. Side note... on one of our visits to the store, there was a lady there trying on dresses for her wedding. She was probably in her 40s or 50s and mentioned that this was her 3rd wedding. The staff gushed over her like they would any young bride and helped her find the dress of her dreams. It was so heartwarming to watch.

Wow. Despite this place being quite busy when I visited, the staff made the effort to get to know…read moreme and what I was looking for and helped me not only find THE DRESS, but were able to help ensure that I had the correct size ordered. I am truly pleased that it ought to arrive in plenty of time for the special occasion for which I have ordered this dress. While this place only has limited space, they use every inch of it for dresses and the three dressing rooms. I liked how there were a couple of chairs for people to sit along with candies to eat. Additionally staff were very helpful in ensuring good fit and picking out options.

Honestly, I was shocked when I was told my daughter would have to pay the $29.95 to try on a dress…read more It was considered a premium service. Staff said if we wanted a discounted dress(there was a rack that was advertised as 30% off) we would have to first pay $29.95 also. Needless to say, we left- Super disappointed.

only reason I'm giving 1 star is because Christina at the dressing room tried to be helpful…read more Despite making an appointment and paying for premium service we were totally ignored. My daughter is a size 12 and the consultant spent more time body shaming her and saying they can't pull what she wants because she's too big. The woman pulled all big fluffy gowns from the plus size rack which is exactly opposite of what my daughter wanted. She embraces her curves and doesn't deserve to be belittled.