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I booked a Bridal First-Look appointment online for 10:00 AM and brought one guest with me. We…read moreparked at the Whole Foods parking lot and walked across the street. We worked with Olivia, and she was an absolute delight! From the moment we arrived, she made me feel comfortable and truly listened to what I thought I was looking for in a wedding dress. As we went through the appointment, she helped me refine my preferences and ultimately discover what I really wanted in my future wedding dress. I appreciated that she encouraged both my guest and me to pull dresses that caught our eye, while also selecting additional gowns based on what she was learning about my style. It felt very collaborative, personalized, and pressure-free. The entire experience was wonderful, and I felt genuinely well taken care of throughout the appointment. Another huge plus is that they offer dress rentals, which is a fantastic budget-friendly option for brides. 10/10 experience--highly recommend to any bride looking for a fun, comfortable, and supportive dress-shopping experience!

My experience with Masako Bridal was smooth sailing from first try on, thru fitting/alterations to…read moredress pick up. Olivia and Rachel helped me thru the process. It took total of 5 appointments and dress pick up. Initially I liked both Jenny Yoo Martina dress ( simple, elegant style) and then Lillian West dress ( Boho floral lace style) that Rachel brought out to try on last. But for 2nd try on appointment, Jenny Yoo dress I liked was sold before I could try it on again. Their summer sale event ( all dresses discontinued from their racks on sale, so they can make room for new dress inventory) was going to occur the following week. I knew at that moment that I needed to select Lillian West dress, as my other option since there was no other dress from racks I wanted to try on from inital appointment and this appointment. The style I liked was A line, v neck with nice dress train and not too gothic, over bling out. With that summer sale, they cannot hold inventory for customers as it first come, first served when the shop opens. I selected that Lillian west dress before it sells off the racks. Rachel honored, gave me the sale price $500 with tax. With the alterations too, cost for the dress was over $1600 with total price of just under $1,000 for both dress, dress bag and alterations together. What a steal compared to show" Say yes to the dress", all the dresses at Kleinfield cost way more and other dress shops on the island. With the fittings, seeing both the dress with wedding veil I bought from Etsy seller along with the pearl drop earrings from Amazon, image of me as bride was stunning and made me feel like I'm ready to say I do. Masako held onto the dress until day before my December wedding as I was nervous if my cats destroy my dress happiness. I got many compliments from friends, family and my husband's co-workers who thought that dress was beautiful along with make up, hair style I had done. Very glad I went with Masako and genuinely recommend to future and engaged gals to come here if you are budget friendly shopper as the managers will work with your budget and provide recommendations. Please make an appointment online as they are appointment only, no walk in are allowed. Parking is at Whole Foods parking lot and walk over. But if you are picking up dress or having it cleaned/preserved, you are allowed to park in their assigned stalls, that way you do not carry that heavy thing across the street.

Designer Rental Wedding Gown at Masako Formals

Enaura Bridal wedding gown at Masako Formals

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Manaola

3.6(82 reviews)

0.7 mi•Ala Moana

I love to see all the pretty outfits in this Manaola, ala moana the clothing made solid creations…read moreof vibrant hues make a great wear fir and Wahine look and feel gorgeous and to thine self knowledgeable staff price is right on especially for each piece Marie

The service is hit or miss at this location, but I think that when they are not busy, it is a…read morebetter time to go so that you can get some help finding your sizes. I really appreciated all of the home pieces and selection that they have. And I purchased a bed duvet which was very reasonably priced. I also purchased three matching toiletry sets which I still get compliments on!

Gorgeous designs

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Do's Formal

3.8(166 reviews)

1.5 mi•Downtown

Very pleased with this visitation. A good assortment of wedding gowns, formal evening dresses and…read moremen's formal wear, The assistants were very friendly, patient and knowledgeanle. Although we spent over 2 hours there and didn't buy anything, they were courteous and helpful. Excellent help from Princess and another salesperson. Won't hesitate to go back there and recommend the store to others. Thank you!

Shopping in Downtown Honolulu, Hawaii…read more.. Looking for a gown for a formal wedding, I entered Do's Formal. Located on the corner of King Street and Smith Street, I parked in a loading zone which is free after 4pm. Inside, the store is filled with many gowns and even tuxedos! The variety colors and styles is overwhelming. I saw the arrows on the ground which help customers because a person could get lost in there! Service was friendly in the beginning, but cooled off in the end when I didn't like the dress that was suggested to me. I went in the dressing room, but didn't need help with the zipper. I did pull the straps shorter for a better fit, but tailoring the dress would be too much. If you need a wedding gown, suit, or prom dress, take a look here! Some styles look like beauty pageant fashion!

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Casablanca Bridal & Formals

4.7(173 reviews)

1.0 mi•Mo'ili'ili

I have to start off with Rowena, who is amazing at what she does! I came in with an idea, a vision,…read morea budget range, sample images, and although I didn't get exactly what I had envisioned, I came out with an equally beautiful dress within my budget. Made an appt for the next available Saturday which was 3 weeks away. My wedding is 10 months away, so I knew I had to give enough time for shipping. If all goes well, the dress will be arriving 4 months to the wedding, to which we have ample time for dress fitting. There are 2 main waiting areas at Casablanca, downstairs and upstairs. We waited downstairs until the previous party was completed with their appt, to which we then moved upstairs. I showed Rowena pictures, she pulled a 3 options out. I already knew I didn't like the way some of them looked, she then pulled out 3 more. Then I tried them on. By that point, I already narrowed it down to that 2nd set of 3, Rowena had picked out. Came back the next day with my mom and sister for final approvals. Paid for and ordered a dress that Sunday. The process for trying on dresses was seamless and painless, thanks to Rowena. She truly is amazing at her job and makes you feel so comfortable. As for parking, there are a few stalls in their garage, or you can pull up on the grass up front if your car can go off-roading a little bit. There's also street parking nearby, but definitely carpool if you got several people coming by with you.

Let me start off by saying that the ladies who work here are literal ANGELS. They are patient,…read morekind, accommodating, and are truly there to help you find a dress that, in their owners words, "make you feel like a million bucks!" I visited Casablanca over a little less than a year ago now, and from my first visit to my very last, they were amazing. First off, don't be fooled by their smaller boutique, they have many dress options and were super accommodating on me wanting a long sleeve dress to cover my arm tattoos. They were totally non-judgemental and made me feel beautiful no matter what dress I tried on. I ended up going with a fitted mermaid style dress that was not what I expected- I originally wanted an a-line dress but somehow I fell in love with a totally different dress style. The dress was about 1-2 sizes too small, so we ordered the dress in one size up per the owner and 6 months later, my dress came in. Now, the only thing they didn't do was measure me at my first appointment, so unfortunately when the dress came in, it didn't fit me perfectly. It was definitely too tight on my arms and my chest area. They did say they could take out the dress and make alterations, but my mom felt that there wasn't enough room to let it out. They ended up calling the owner, who allowed me to look at a few new dresses that just came in while she checked if they could order my dress in another size up. Mind you, this was 3 months away from my wedding date, so I was really nervous that it wouldn't come in on time. I ended up trying on another dress closer to my original vision, a-line, long sleeve, and totally beautiful. Now this new dress was 2 sizes too big, but because of the original dress mishap, they said they would provide alterations for free! I was stunned by their kindness and their need to make what happened right. So now, 3 months before my wedding, I now had a new dress, and they were able to alter it to fit me perfectly. And listen, their tailor is literally amazing- so don't doubt the power of a great tailor, because the dress literally felt made for me after being way too big. To wrap it up, on my wedding day, my wedding coordinator did not know/could not zip up my dress. I'm going to skip all of the crash out moments (lol), but long story short, we called Casablanca, and they a) tried to explain it over the phone, then b) facetimed us to try and show how to get the dress to zip up, and when that didn't work, they literally drove down to my wedding venue and helped me into my dress. When I tell you these ladies are angels, I MEAN IT. I could not believe how much they were willing to do to make sure I was able to wear my incredibly beautiful dress. THANK YOU Casablanca!!! I cannot recommend them enough. You all are amazing and helped me feel "like a million bucks"!

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Zara

2.5(175 reviews)

0.6 mi•Ala Moana

The cutest pair of boots, as I walk through the doors, a young man worker looked at and kept…read morewalking no hi how are let me know etc.....walk out guess they don't want my money Marie

So angry that I'm now writing a review on this store. I'm like not even surprised that I experience…read morethe same disrespect every time I walk in there. If I could give this store zero stars, I would. The level of disrespect from some of the staff at this Ala Moana Zara location is genuinely....UN...BELIEVABLE From the second you walk in, it feels like asking for basic assistance was an unbearable burden to almost every single employee on the floor. Tone speaks louder than words, and every interaction was dripping with unnecessary sarcasm, severe attitudes. Trying to check an item size or ask a quick question at the fitting rooms? Be met with blatant eye-rolls, heavy sighs, and passive-aggressive comments! There is a huge difference between being busy and being outright rude! Some staff have ZERO basic respect or courtesy for the people shopping here. It's a shame because the location is great, but the hostile, miserable attitude of the staff COMPLETELY ruins the experience. Management desperately needs to step in and address their teams on fundamental customer service OR at the very least....BASIC HUMAN DECENCY. Save yourself the headache and spend your money somewhere that actually values its customers.

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Men's Wearhouse

Available by appointment

The only place on island that you can rent a tix for prom or special occasions. Start at around…read more$200 for a one day rental. Make an appointment online because the wait can be looooong especially during prom season. The staff is quick and patient.

One of the worst retail experiences I've had in a long time. I visited Men's Wearhouse on 8/25/2026…read moreintending to buy a suit and spent roughly 30 minutes in the store. Not one employee acknowledged my presence. During that time, multiple customers walked in after me and were greeted and helped almost immediately. I was consistently overlooked despite clearly browsing and waiting for assistance. If you're looking for customer service, this location missed the mark completely. I came ready to spend money and left feeling invisible.

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Bloomingdale's

3.3(173 reviews)

0.7 mi•Ala Moana

When walking into the elegant shop such as Bloomingdales one has to admire the beautiful set up of…read moredifferent brands of clothing bags shoes etc.... Just an all around shop of many different looks I did save on my shoes and blouse Marie

Unfortunately this place is not how it used to be - going down hill with their employees. No one…read morehelps you, women's department- formal gowns- it's as if you were in a market. Employees speak Chinese infront of you while shopping for themselves. At the handbag area and perfume area- employees are on their phone or talking amongst themselves. You as a customer have to approach them for assistance. Meanwhile- the store is empty! Nordstom employees are helpful and nice- go there instead.

Bloomingdale's x Tommy Bahama. Musical performance by Liam Moleta.

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Bijou Bridal & Special Occasion

4.5(186 reviews)

1.0 mi•Downtown

I got married in Oahu on 04.02.2026. The day before the wedding I had a major dress emergency where…read moreI needed a new wedding dress asap. I called everywhere no one was available or was open. I then called Bijou bridal and spoke to Leslien and she made time to make an appointment for me and see what she can do. I showed up with my mom and my Fiancee and dad were waiting outside praying I find a dress. 20 min and the second dress I tried on I found my dress. I felt beautiful as ever and just beyond grateful for the amazing service and kindness that was shown to me. We all could not believe we found such a beautiful dress that was perfect for a beach elopement. She went ahead and did a few alterations and had it ready for me next morning. I just want to say thank you so much Leslien and Bijou bridal for making me feel beautiful and saving my wedding day!!

LOVED my dress and the ladies that helped me!!! Wouldn't change anything! Wish I could have 10…read moreweddings to my husband to wear all the dresses I loved!

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Husband and I on elopement day

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Sample gown from sale rack

Nordstrom Rack

4.0(215 reviews)

0.8 mi•Ala Moana

Really really nice Designer Clothing Bags Etc.... Help cheerful staff huge selection and at…read moreDiscounted Prices Marie

Service of cashier was extremely rude and unprofessional The cashier was extremely rude and…read moreunprofessional I found a pair of jeans in the supper sales near bathroom original 235 sale 8.99 she scanned it the description matched still didn't believe so she peals.off the sales tag and scans again comes uo with 899 then looks them up because she still didn't believe the price and was accusing me of changing tags when I never and that was the real sales price she should no her inventory better or went about this a diffrent way she has sholder length red stringy hair works closing shift needs to be restrained or suspended

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Lidia Hawaii

5.0(5 reviews)

1.8 mi•Waikiki

I planned a pandemic elopement within a few weeks and wanted a ready-made rental wedding gown that…read morewouldn't need alterations. This store is perfect for shorter brides like me since their dresses are already hemmed. Toko and the rest of the staff were incredibly accommodating and responded quickly to emails. Thank you so much for the lovely dress and for making the experience so stress free! I would recommend to friends and family looking for a rental; they also have non-wedding dresses and menswear too.

I didn't want to spend too much money for a wedding dress that I would only wear once and also…read morewanted to support local. I decided to rent and decided to go with Lidia. The workers are very kind and accommodating. The dress was a reasonable price, pretty, in great condition and with accessories. I'm so glad I went with Lidia. I am petite and they cater mostly for Japanese people, so I'm not sure if they have larger sizes. Call or email them because their hours are limited. For the month of July, they were only open on Thursdays but they did respond to phone calls and emails. Location is in the Watamull building.

Party dress and suits rentals. We offer shoes and all accessories.

Hawaiian accessories for rentals as well

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Party dress and suits rentals. We offer shoes and all accessories.

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Ashlynne J.

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3

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1 year ago

I would caution other brides. I have mixed feelings about this place because they were both helpful and pushy at the same time. I was here about 5 months before my wedding. I had no idea what I wanted and made it VERY clear that I JUST wanted to try on different styles to see what suited me. The main woman who helped me was VERY hard to understand. I could get bits and pieces of what she was saying, but over all everything she said to be was in a big jumble and I just nodded along. Next she asked what was looking for. I explained that I wasn't sure, just trying on. That's when I told her that my wedding was in 5 months. Then she launched into a loooong conversation that I could partially understand, the main gist was that 5 months was not a long time and if I wanted to order a dress it would NEED to be that day. I told her I was just trying on. THEN the topic of price came up. She asked what my budget was and I told her I did not know because, again, I WAS JUST TRYING ON. And that's where she stopped me and again a VERY long conversation that I could partially understand. But from the bits and pieces that I could understand, she basically said that having a budget is very important. If I only have a small budget and she has me try on a dress that is more than my budget then we are both at a loss because I wouldn't not be able to afford the dress I want. Here is where I was absolutely dumbfounded. She said she would not allow me to try on ANY dresses unless I gave her a budget. Then she stood there and looked at me, after I realized she was serious I said okay and said $500. THEN SHE PROCEEDED TO SAY "I'll bring out a $500 dress, then a $1000, then a $5000. So that you can see the difference. Okay? Let's get started" Why would you make me give you a budget if you weren't going to honor it anyway? The dresses were beautiful and I was able to have 3 of my bridesmaids watch me try them on which was nice. I tried on 5 different dresses that were all in the style that I had asked for. But then I asked to try on something that was completely different from what I had been trying on and they completely ignored my request. The lady said that I have been trying on the same style that I seemed to like so what was the point in changing? Overall my experience was confusing. But i do know that I would not go back there or recommend it to anyone that was like me and had no idea where to start. Go in there with a clear budget and a much longer time frame and you might get treated better. read more

Arden H.

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1

0

14 years ago

For any girl hoping to have a good time dress shopping for prom, this is not the store for you. I am EXTREMELY UPSET and TOTALLY REGRET shopping at this store! I came to Vows hoping to find the best dress and to have a good time dress shopping, instead I found myself IN TEARS AS I LEFT THE STORE! During my fitting, the dress fitter was telling me how my body was the reason for the problems with the dress. Who does that to a custormer?! Who says that to anyone?! Oh, and to add to that, I even paid for the dress already, and now she says my body makes the dress look imperfect! The fitter even dared to ADD EXTRA CHARGES on my alteration fee after such a horrible experience. IT'S LIKE YOU PAY TO HEAR SOMEONE SAY HOW YOU AND YOUR BODY MAKES THE DRESS LOOK BAD! No only that, but I ALMOST DID NOT GET MY DRESS. On the day I scheduled to alternate my dress, I found out they had closed earlier... when I got there in person. THEY DO NOT BOTHER TO CALL YOU EVEN THOUGH THEIR HOURS CHANGED. I was left feeling so scared that I would not get to alter my dress, which needed lots of altering. On the day I scheduled to pick up my dress, they suddenly said there was an emergency and tried to change my day of pick up to the day before and even the day of my senior prom! The store staff has HORRIBLE ATTITUDE. The store owner and dress fitter is EXTREMELY RUDE. They CHANGE STORE HOURS AT RANDOM. They DO NOT CALL YOU ABOUT ANY STORE HOUR CHANGES. I came here for my senior prom dress and totally regret it. I can't even imagine how I would feel if I was shopping for a wedding dress. read more

Amy H.

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1

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14 years ago

PRICE - EXPENSIVE CUSTOMER SERVICE - HORRIBLE I would not recommend this store to anyone who cannot fit every dress they try on perfectly. I came to this store hoping to help my daughter find her perfect dress for prom. Instead I found how RUDE and HORRIBLE this store is. If you need alterations (which most of the dresses at this store needs), BE PREPARED TO ARGUE WITH STORE OWNER AND DRESS FITTER. You: "There's a mistake here." Dress fitter: "You're just looking for a mistake, if you stop looking for mistakes, there's nothing wrong with it." The dress fitter will even play the "I-have-more-experience" card and make you feel like you have no right to point out problems with the dress (even the obvious problems. For my daughter's prom dress, there was an obvious stain, and the fitter still said there was nothing there and that I was just making it up!) The dress fitter even BLAMES PROBLEMS WITH THE DRESS ON YOUR BODY! This store requires you to pay in full and there is no refund for the dress. However, after paying for the dress, I quickly realized that I had come to the WRONG PLACE FOR DRESSES. This store make you regret spending your money (I spent over $300 for my daughter's dress and was terribly upset and regret spend this much money at this HORRIBLE STORE.) If you are looking for a cheap dress, this is not the store for you (actually it's not the store for anyone looking for any dress). The cheap dresses are not nice, which forces you to buy the more expensive dresses. WARNING FOR ALL: DO NOT SHOP AT THIS STORE! read more

Kylie T.

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3

3 years ago

I went to a few shops before going to vows but vows is the only one I returned to. Honestly I saw really beautiful dresses at the other shops but the reason I returned to vows is because she actually cares about her clients. She is a seamstress not a sales person. Even if I found something from somewhere else I will buy my dress from her. I'll show her a picture of things I liked and she will find something similar and give me honest feedback of what looks good on me and show me how to make it look better and wow she was right every time. I'm pretty thin so I thought I would match better with a mermaid style looking dress but she made me open to trying everything and I ended up going to totally different direction with something more romantic princess looking which I thought I would never like. Now I believe people looking for a wedding dress should come with an open mind and find a seamstress not a sales person. The other places I went to before her just showed me different variations of what I had in mind and told me I looked great in all of them. She was always honest with me when she thought I could look better and wow she was right. I went to see her yesterday and found a dress that I really liked and told her I wanted to buy it and she told me to think about it first and if I can't stop thinking about it it's the one for me. That shows me how much she really cares and isn't out there just to make a sale. Definitely go to her if you're looking for a dress read more

Michelle C.

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8

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13 years ago

I had no idea what I was looking for when I began searching for wedding dresses. I went to two other stores before ending up at Vows. The previous stores gave little help to me and I felt like finding a dress was going to be very difficult. The opposite scenario occurred at Vows. As soon as I walked in, an associate was happy to help me. And when she had to take care of a previous customer, I was then given to the store owner, Vicky. Wow was she a wealth of knowledge! You could tell that she really new her stuff and she was very willing to take the time out to help find the gown for my wedding. She asked me my price range and what I was looking for, then she proceeded to help pick out some dresses she thought I would like. I ended up finding my beautiful, stunning wedding dress and did not step foot into another store! Vicky took me in with no appointment and treated me like I was the only bride existing in the world. Thank you to Vicky at Vows for helping me to find the perfect dress for me! read more

Grace S.

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3

14

1 year ago

Best experience with Victoria and Justin!! Victoria is the absolute sweetest lady and she knew just the right fit and dress that would look good on my body. My husband loved how I looked and how beautiful the dress was! Thank you for your great customer service and for making me feel like a queen for my wedding!! Also that is why my daughter came to get her wedding dress from you too! We will always refer people to you!! read more

Rachel B.

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1

0

1 year ago

Poor customer service when I visited this shop for a wedding dress- I showed them a list of the dress characteristics I was looking for, but they didn't provide a single dress that matched any of my preferences. Instead, they tried to tell me what kind of dress and material I should choose, and the quality of their dresses was awful. Don't waste your time. read more

Missy M.

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2

0

4 years ago

We went there looking for a prom dress. The lady was very rude and continued to make unnecessary hurtful comments so we left. We will NEVER go back there. read more

Julie S.

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21

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10 years ago

Don't be surprised when you walk in and are looked at like your dumb or lower class..... RUDE RUDE RUDE!!! won't be returning

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4.0

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I booked a Bridal First-Look appointment online for 10:00 AM and brought one guest with me. We…read moreparked at the Whole Foods parking lot and walked across the street. We worked with Olivia, and she was an absolute delight! From the moment we arrived, she made me feel comfortable and truly listened to what I thought I was looking for in a wedding dress. As we went through the appointment, she helped me refine my preferences and ultimately discover what I really wanted in my future wedding dress. I appreciated that she encouraged both my guest and me to pull dresses that caught our eye, while also selecting additional gowns based on what she was learning about my style. It felt very collaborative, personalized, and pressure-free. The entire experience was wonderful, and I felt genuinely well taken care of throughout the appointment. Another huge plus is that they offer dress rentals, which is a fantastic budget-friendly option for brides. 10/10 experience--highly recommend to any bride looking for a fun, comfortable, and supportive dress-shopping experience!

My experience with Masako Bridal was smooth sailing from first try on, thru fitting/alterations to…read moredress pick up. Olivia and Rachel helped me thru the process. It took total of 5 appointments and dress pick up. Initially I liked both Jenny Yoo Martina dress ( simple, elegant style) and then Lillian West dress ( Boho floral lace style) that Rachel brought out to try on last. But for 2nd try on appointment, Jenny Yoo dress I liked was sold before I could try it on again. Their summer sale event ( all dresses discontinued from their racks on sale, so they can make room for new dress inventory) was going to occur the following week. I knew at that moment that I needed to select Lillian West dress, as my other option since there was no other dress from racks I wanted to try on from inital appointment and this appointment. The style I liked was A line, v neck with nice dress train and not too gothic, over bling out. With that summer sale, they cannot hold inventory for customers as it first come, first served when the shop opens. I selected that Lillian west dress before it sells off the racks. Rachel honored, gave me the sale price $500 with tax. With the alterations too, cost for the dress was over $1600 with total price of just under $1,000 for both dress, dress bag and alterations together. What a steal compared to show" Say yes to the dress", all the dresses at Kleinfield cost way more and other dress shops on the island. With the fittings, seeing both the dress with wedding veil I bought from Etsy seller along with the pearl drop earrings from Amazon, image of me as bride was stunning and made me feel like I'm ready to say I do. Masako held onto the dress until day before my December wedding as I was nervous if my cats destroy my dress happiness. I got many compliments from friends, family and my husband's co-workers who thought that dress was beautiful along with make up, hair style I had done. Very glad I went with Masako and genuinely recommend to future and engaged gals to come here if you are budget friendly shopper as the managers will work with your budget and provide recommendations. Please make an appointment online as they are appointment only, no walk in are allowed. Parking is at Whole Foods parking lot and walk over. But if you are picking up dress or having it cleaned/preserved, you are allowed to park in their assigned stalls, that way you do not carry that heavy thing across the street.

Do's Formal

3.8

(166 reviews)

Very pleased with this visitation. A good assortment of wedding gowns, formal evening dresses and…read moremen's formal wear, The assistants were very friendly, patient and knowledgeanle. Although we spent over 2 hours there and didn't buy anything, they were courteous and helpful. Excellent help from Princess and another salesperson. Won't hesitate to go back there and recommend the store to others. Thank you!

Shopping in Downtown Honolulu, Hawaii…read more.. Looking for a gown for a formal wedding, I entered Do's Formal. Located on the corner of King Street and Smith Street, I parked in a loading zone which is free after 4pm. Inside, the store is filled with many gowns and even tuxedos! The variety colors and styles is overwhelming. I saw the arrows on the ground which help customers because a person could get lost in there! Service was friendly in the beginning, but cooled off in the end when I didn't like the dress that was suggested to me. I went in the dressing room, but didn't need help with the zipper. I did pull the straps shorter for a better fit, but tailoring the dress would be too much. If you need a wedding gown, suit, or prom dress, take a look here! Some styles look like beauty pageant fashion!

Casablanca Bridal & Formals

4.7

(173 reviews)

I have to start off with Rowena, who is amazing at what she does! I came in with an idea, a vision,…read morea budget range, sample images, and although I didn't get exactly what I had envisioned, I came out with an equally beautiful dress within my budget. Made an appt for the next available Saturday which was 3 weeks away. My wedding is 10 months away, so I knew I had to give enough time for shipping. If all goes well, the dress will be arriving 4 months to the wedding, to which we have ample time for dress fitting. There are 2 main waiting areas at Casablanca, downstairs and upstairs. We waited downstairs until the previous party was completed with their appt, to which we then moved upstairs. I showed Rowena pictures, she pulled a 3 options out. I already knew I didn't like the way some of them looked, she then pulled out 3 more. Then I tried them on. By that point, I already narrowed it down to that 2nd set of 3, Rowena had picked out. Came back the next day with my mom and sister for final approvals. Paid for and ordered a dress that Sunday. The process for trying on dresses was seamless and painless, thanks to Rowena. She truly is amazing at her job and makes you feel so comfortable. As for parking, there are a few stalls in their garage, or you can pull up on the grass up front if your car can go off-roading a little bit. There's also street parking nearby, but definitely carpool if you got several people coming by with you.

Let me start off by saying that the ladies who work here are literal ANGELS. They are patient,…read morekind, accommodating, and are truly there to help you find a dress that, in their owners words, "make you feel like a million bucks!" I visited Casablanca over a little less than a year ago now, and from my first visit to my very last, they were amazing. First off, don't be fooled by their smaller boutique, they have many dress options and were super accommodating on me wanting a long sleeve dress to cover my arm tattoos. They were totally non-judgemental and made me feel beautiful no matter what dress I tried on. I ended up going with a fitted mermaid style dress that was not what I expected- I originally wanted an a-line dress but somehow I fell in love with a totally different dress style. The dress was about 1-2 sizes too small, so we ordered the dress in one size up per the owner and 6 months later, my dress came in. Now, the only thing they didn't do was measure me at my first appointment, so unfortunately when the dress came in, it didn't fit me perfectly. It was definitely too tight on my arms and my chest area. They did say they could take out the dress and make alterations, but my mom felt that there wasn't enough room to let it out. They ended up calling the owner, who allowed me to look at a few new dresses that just came in while she checked if they could order my dress in another size up. Mind you, this was 3 months away from my wedding date, so I was really nervous that it wouldn't come in on time. I ended up trying on another dress closer to my original vision, a-line, long sleeve, and totally beautiful. Now this new dress was 2 sizes too big, but because of the original dress mishap, they said they would provide alterations for free! I was stunned by their kindness and their need to make what happened right. So now, 3 months before my wedding, I now had a new dress, and they were able to alter it to fit me perfectly. And listen, their tailor is literally amazing- so don't doubt the power of a great tailor, because the dress literally felt made for me after being way too big. To wrap it up, on my wedding day, my wedding coordinator did not know/could not zip up my dress. I'm going to skip all of the crash out moments (lol), but long story short, we called Casablanca, and they a) tried to explain it over the phone, then b) facetimed us to try and show how to get the dress to zip up, and when that didn't work, they literally drove down to my wedding venue and helped me into my dress. When I tell you these ladies are angels, I MEAN IT. I could not believe how much they were willing to do to make sure I was able to wear my incredibly beautiful dress. THANK YOU Casablanca!!! I cannot recommend them enough. You all are amazing and helped me feel "like a million bucks"!

Magnolia White Hawaii

4.6

(9 reviews)

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Update: I received my deposit back as a check beginning of October…read more Absolutely one of the worst experiences of my life. They have been extremely unprofessional, they forfeited my deposit for no reason letting me know via email when I was about to give birth, the salon is closed for "renovations" and I can't get ahold of them. I decided to go thru BBB to get an answer, I requested for my deposit back and they agreed, but nothing yet. It's has been 4 MONTHS!!! If I could give -100 stars I would!

I booked an appointment for my sister who was visiting from California. The booking process was…read moreeasy. I was able to make an appt. online and she received a confirmation email. Before the appointment she was able to answer some questions about her desired wedding gown. May was a joy to work with. The appointment time was 90 minutes. We were told my sister could try on 4 dresses. She was actually able to try on closer to 6 dresses and also try on the dress she really liked. May was a complete delight and made the whole process stress free and fun. We were both offered water upon our arrival and escorted to the bridal suite. Parking is easy, just park in Hokua, they validate. The space is beautiful and clean. They adhered to Covid-19 precautions. My sister rated her favorite dress a 9/10! May also emailed all the information in a timely manner. If you are looking for your dream gown visit Magnolia White! They are also the only bridal suite that have Galia Lahav designer dresses.

Lidia Hawaii

5.0

(5 reviews)

I planned a pandemic elopement within a few weeks and wanted a ready-made rental wedding gown that…read morewouldn't need alterations. This store is perfect for shorter brides like me since their dresses are already hemmed. Toko and the rest of the staff were incredibly accommodating and responded quickly to emails. Thank you so much for the lovely dress and for making the experience so stress free! I would recommend to friends and family looking for a rental; they also have non-wedding dresses and menswear too.

I didn't want to spend too much money for a wedding dress that I would only wear once and also…read morewanted to support local. I decided to rent and decided to go with Lidia. The workers are very kind and accommodating. The dress was a reasonable price, pretty, in great condition and with accessories. I'm so glad I went with Lidia. I am petite and they cater mostly for Japanese people, so I'm not sure if they have larger sizes. Call or email them because their hours are limited. For the month of July, they were only open on Thursdays but they did respond to phone calls and emails. Location is in the Watamull building.

Calista by Cotton Cargo

4.0

(67 reviews)

This is the only shop on O'ahu offering bridal, formal, cocktail, prom, and pageantry gowns. Lisa,…read moreone of the employees, offered her help, expertise and a lifesaver. Wonderful having a genuine conversation! This location doesn't provide alterations. She highly recommended an alteration shop in Kahala that's open on the weekends. Good bye to these shops that are long gone and I miss their customer service for various occasions - Party Dress By Claudette on Pi'ikoi St, David's Bridal in Pearl City, BCBG Maxazria in Waikele. I searched high and low and asked employees at Nordstrom Rack in Kakaako, Nordstrom in Ala Moana, Macy's in Ala Moana and Pearlridge, Uniqlo in Ala Moana, Zara in Ala Moana, Saks Off 5th, Old Navy, Banana Republic in Waikele, Ross Dress for Less in Kahala with zero results. These are my reasons that I prefer to shop for gowns in person. Petite size needs some type of alteration(s) with common areas of adjustments in the length, shoulders, and so forth. She helped me select a few formal gowns while keeping in mind type of event and color(s). There's only one gown I found appealing that's befitting for my role. It was 50% off plus $9 extra off regular price. All sales and discounts final.

Always pleasant and helpful if you want help. Wide selection of clothing from casual to glamorous…read moreevening. Medium to higher value in pricing and quality of clothes. On the downside, if you decide to return something: merchandise credit only (2 year limit) I get why they do this, but dis like the practice.

House of Jovelle

5.0

(2 reviews)

Decluttering my closet and I found my old junior and senior year prom dresses from high school that…read moreI no longer need since there was no occasion to wear them. It makes feel sad seeing such beautiful dresses just collecting dust but I saw that House of Jovelle does consigning so I went to her shop to help my dresses find a new home. You can also go on to her website and see how the process works. https://houseofjovelle.com/sell-with-us *Location & Parking* The shop is located inside a building called "Waipahu Plantation Marketplace" and parking is free for 2 hours. I entered the left side of the building glass doors, walk down straight into the hallway, then I turned left to see 'Noime's Boutique'. *Shop ambiance* When you enter you'll see that left side of the shop will be House of Jovelle and the right of side of the shop looks like is shared with other boutique vendor. Jovelle's shop is filled with a huge collection of prom, pageant, cocktail, bridal dresses! There's also a separate dresses of rental dresses but if you ended up falling in love with a dress in the rental section and you would like to own it, you may have to discuss with Jovelle with the price difference. Not only her shop specializes in dresses, there's is also a huge array of jewelry, purses, and heels to help compliment your dresses! There's even invisible bras, dress tapes, and nipple covers! Truly an one stop shop for all your formal wear needs! She has 2 huge changing rooms, just in case your wondering. *Consignment process* Jovelle warmly greeted me and I asked her if she can help me with the consigning process. She asked me where I bought the dress, dress brand's name, how much I bought it for, what's the size, and she took pictures of my prom dresses. You also discuss with her if you would like to sell or rent out your dress so I went with the rental option. After she's done documenting, she'll have you sign some digital forms on her ipad. Very easy and smooth process! 2 weeks later, Jovelle contacted me that someone bought one of my rental dresses! They loved it so much they had to own it! Which was a huge compliment for me because my dress finally found a forever home :) she sent my commission through Venmo. Thank you again Jovelle for making my experience stress free! 10/10 recommend everyone to shop here!

It was such a smooth appointment! Made an appointment online and they accepted it right away. They…read morewere very welcoming and I love that we had the place to ourselves. Definitely recommend!

Isabella's Boutique

4.0

(8 reviews)

These ladies are INCREDIBLE!!!! My senior prom wouldn't have happened had it not been for these…read moreladies. I ordered a dress online that never came in but they made sure I had the most unique and beautiful dress for my senior prom. They custom made me a dress just how I wanted it by looking at a picture of the dress I originally wanted and even did it within 2 DAYS. Thank you ladies sooo much for making my perfect dress !!

Best selection for gowns in town! They also customize and create the dress of your dreams. Lots to…read morechose from!

Miyuki Liem Bridal

5.0

(19 reviews)

Miyuki was the very first bridal dress designer I visited, and at the time, I had no idea what I…read morereally wanted. She was so kind and understanding, and went above and beyond by showing me different styles that flattered me and also walked me through the different fabrics she had available. She was also very transparent with her pricing and worked with my budget which I truly appreciated from the start. After my first visit to Miyuki, I also went to Casa Blanca and Bijou Bridal, but I just couldn't find a dress that felt like me. That's when I decided to go back to Miyuki, and I'm so glad I did! She took my vision and turned it into my absolute dream dress. Not to mention the silk fabric she used was STUNNING. On top of that, she was even able to design a beautiful dress for my mom (green dress pictured) with pretty short notice, which meant so much to both of us! Again, the fabric and color she used was GORGEOUS. Her amazing customer service, high attention to detail, and overall quality is truly unmatched. If you're looking for someone who truly listens and delivers beyond your expectations, Miyuki is the one!!

Miyuki is professional, creative and so easy to work with! She was able to take my mom's wedding…read moregown and turn it into the most beautiful wedding gown for me! Not only did Miyuki work tirelessly on the dress, she also put a lot of effort in working with me to make sure the dress turned out perfect! See my dress in action in our same day edit and take a look at the before and after pictures of the dress! ...and yes, she did put a pocket in the skirt for me! https://youtu.be/ntS6ivjvT4w?si=O46lCdqF2HIXPepX

Anne Namba Designs

4.4

(12 reviews)