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I couldn't be more disappointed with both the service and quality. When selecting a dress I tried a sample size 6 and it was huge. Had to be held on by clips. The streamstress came over and measured me as a 6. Which couldn't be the case. I typically wear size 0-2. They did this so they could purposefully upcharge alterations. I spent $700 on the dress and $1100 on the alterations. When I got the dress back there were holes in the lace sleeves. I hardly recognized it the whole garmet looked so tortured. I can't believe I spent this much money for a dress I will be ashamed to wear at my wedding.
I had the best experience at Simply Bridal. This was the third wedding dress shop we had been to and we weren't having any luck as I felt like the consultants at other stores weren't listening to what I wanted. When we arrived, we were immediately offered champagne and water and as we sipped, Neakia, my consultant for the day, asked a ton of questions and actually wrote down what I was saying which made me feel like she was really listening to what I wanted, because she was. Neakia nailed it. She found me my dream dress and found it under my budget! I put in my order and had my dress in my apartment less than 3 months later and it is exactly right. I have since told several other brides about Simply Bridal and will continue to do so. Thanks ladies!!!
I came in looking for a veil. They had a modest selection of veils but I was able to find one with subtle detailing that matched my dress. My attendant was very helpful. She didn't rush me through the process or try to pressure me to buy one which I really appreciated. I ordered the veil in the store and it arrived just a week later and it looks great!
While they didn’t have what I was looking for, I could tell that customer experience was very important to the staff as they tried their best to find the right dress for me and I learned a lot in the process. Thank you Simply Bridal!
They are a small store but they have excellent customer service. They took me in even when I didn’t have an appointment and I found my dress here! They listen very well to what you want and they do not go past your budget! I would recommend this place! Wonderful staff!
A small store but great customer service. My stylist went above and beyond to find the perfect dress for me. Unfortunately, I found my perfect dress somewhere else, but I am very impressed with their service.
I has the absolute best experience at Simply Bridal. I will scream to the rooftops to all of my LA friends, this place is the hidden gem of dress shopping.
The first day I went was supposed to be a fun outing with girlfriends, just to get a feel for dresses. They offered us champagne and helped me pick an assortment of dresses just to find out what I liked. I had no idea I would actually find my dress, but I did! The manager, however, didn't pressure me into buying it right then, she simply suggested I come back for a follow-up appointment. I did a few weeks later and bought the dress! I loved it that much.
I asked for a custom sized order. In a few months, I received my custom order and put on the dress at home. I didn't think it looked right. It was little things, but it was things I really liked about the sample. I was so scared I had made a huge mistake and because I had paid for the dress there was nothing I could do. I called them and they immediately scheduled me a managers appointment. I luckily had this appointment with the sales woman who was there when I bought the original dress, Neakai, and the manager who has been with me since the beginning. I brought my custom dress in, put it on, and immediately Neakai and the manager (I wish I could remember her name, but she's dope!) said, "You're absolutely right,. this is all wrong. This is not like the sample you loved. We are sending this back immediately and getting you what you want." I was so thrilled with how quick they took care of me! Not only did they write in great detail (and sent pictures) to the dress-maker what was different about the custom measured dress from the sample I tried, they rushed delivered my replacement to me at no extra cost. I just got my new dress this Saturday, and it is perfect.
This place made me feel like I mattered, and I wasn't just someone they were trying to sell something too. They really wanted to make me happy and went the extra mile. A bonus was them suggesting that my replacement dress not be a custom, but the sample size I tried (I was going to have to take in custom or sample with a tailor regardless) so because of that I was even refunded $150 to boot on my new dress.
They rock. And I am excited to wear my dress as I walk down the aisle.
My overall experience with the showroom was great -- it was clean, the staff were friendly, and I loved my consultant. She did a great job -- the first dress she pulled after I described what I wanted ended up being the dress that I purchased.
Unfortunately, though, I ended up having a variety of issues with the actual dress. We did custom measurements because I'm so petite, and twice received a dress that had the wrong measurements (too short, so it couldn't be fixed). I also felt like they had a really high quality sample dress that I tried on, but the end product wasn't as nice. The lace felt cheaper than I remembered, and it wasn't placed properly either time, so there were chunks of mesh showing all over the dress.
After receiving the dress for a second time that was too short, the staff were great and agreed to give me a refund, so I do appreciate that. I hope that my experience was just a fluke, because I did enjoy the overall experience and I'm inclined to think my issues were more with the dress manufacturer as opposed to the showroom - but it's all interconnected, isn't it?
Erikka was the best!
I wasn't impressed with the selection they had here. I also felt that the customer service could improve. My stylist basically told my maid of honor, "don't listen to her (maid of honor), because I am the stylist" - that was really rude.
We had a lovely experience at this salon on a Friday afternoon; the staff was able to accommodate our appointment request within the same week and was extremely helpful. We were offered champagne and water immediately upon arrival (seriously the only shop that offered this!), and spent several minutes consulting with Neakia about what style of dress I was wanting to get. After we finished discussing, she pulled many different dresses that were all absolutely fabulous! I love that all of the dresses come in both white and ivory, and that you can customize the length of the dress when you order it.
After trying 5 bridal salons before this, I am SO glad we found Simply Bridal!! I would recommend this as your first stop to any bride!
I stumbled across Simply Bridal by chance and am SO glad that I did! It was very easy to get an appointment, and the staff was so dedicated to my group and our shopping experience (and the free champagne was a great plus!) I showed my consultant different pictures of pieces of dresses I was interested in, and she really listened and gave me great things to try on in a style I liked. I also didn't feel pressured at all to make a purchase, which also made the experience more relaxed! I'm very happy to have found my dress at Simply Bridal!
Best of the Best!
After visiting multiple stores (including all of david's bridal) I was finally able to find the style of dress I desired. Along with great customer service, this store made it all happen not only for me but for my bridesmaids as well! A great thank you and an even greater shout out to Courtney!
Really, really happy with my experience... Everyone was extremely attentive and easy to work with, and I ended up finding a gorgeous dress that costs a $1000 less than the one I thought I was going to buy!
My dress was everything I wanted and more. Excellent customer service and they know how to make a bride feel special. First time there went with all my bridal party, had a change of heart and changed my dress, they were understanding and let me change my dress. Thank you Simply Bridal for making my experience special, stress free and fun!
There are so many good reviews of this company, but I had a bad experience buying online from them.
I bought a dress during their January 2015 online sale. Thinking I would save time on alterations, I payed to have the sizing customized. They ask for hem to hollow, bust size and waist size. This custom sizing costs extra and Eliminates the Possibility of Returns.
Unfortunately, the sizing was WAY off. The length was just fine, but the bust was enormous.
And the FABRIC, Bleh! The lace is so cheap looking. Online, it looks fine, but once you have it in-hand, it’s machine made and looks like the stereotypical made in China product. The dress has the appearance of assembly line work, like it’s not actually made to be worn. The inside lining was multilayered and made the whole thing feel so bulky and cheap. They know that you will have to completely remake it.
I’m having to pay so much in alterations that I feel like a dope who should have just bought a nice vintage dress. I’m finding now that you can actually save money and anguish by just going vintage. Don’t try to save by buying cheap stuff online. The alterations are evening the cost out for me, and in the end I will still have a dress made of cheap fabrics! I could have bought a much nicer dress.
I made the mistake of not asking around. There are ways to end up with a great dress and save.
I’m a short gal, so I would need a seamstress no matter what, but I’m having to completely remake the dress. It could have been avoided. See your dress in person before you buy, don’t end up with cheap fabrics the way I did.
Sorry for the rant, but I want to warn you all. If you are really motivated to try this store out, go to the showroom and buy from there. Don’t buy online.
Don’t be mislead by all of the good reviews. Every dress is different. Even the catwalk videos are unreliable.
Good luck,
Sasha
SimplyBridal is absolutely amazing, they saved my sister, the bride, a lot of stress (as well as me). The team was wonderful and the dresses came out VERY nicely. I was so happy to work with SimplyBridal and I would recommend them in a heartbeat to anyone with upcoming nuptials. They were fast, dresses came out beautifully, and the customer service was one of the best I have ever seen. Special shout out to Kathy Yeung and John Wang for their amazing service. Thank you so much SimplyBridal!
I was able to find a great dress at Simply Bridal at a reasonable price. I was a little disappointed in the quality of the stitching over the tulle on the sleeves of the dress. I received a lot of compliments on the dress.
Unfortunately, this was our last wedding dress appointment after many including the exclusive Monique Lhuillier shop in Beverly Hills. We can’t say enough about Ariel and the wonderful ladies at Simply Bridal. Not only did they give us the time of day, but they had a wealth of knowledge in bridal gowns. My daughter was hoping to get the popular “mermaid” gown but left with a dress to rival Princess Diana! We did ask for a small alteration to the dress, which was not a problem at all. We also purchased jewelry, a tiara, veil, hoop, etc, with the dress and it was still half the price of the dress at ML, and we can honestly say it looked better than the $15,000 dress my daughter tried on! Simply Bridal exceeded all of our expectations; moreover, the staff really knows how to treat their brides like queens...every girl is unique and special! Thank you for making my daughter’s dream come true! :)
Everything about my experience with Simply Bridal was wonderful. My dress was much nicer than I even anticipated when ordering.
I absolutely loved this bridal salon. Great dresses and quality of dresses. I havent purchased my dress yet so I might go back and see if there have anything new. :)
I bought a wedding dress, accessories, a cleaning package for after the wedding and some custom alterations to make this dress uniquely my own (while still staying within budget.)
My salesperson Ariel was very sweet and paid attention to detail. I communicated what type of style I visioned and she made it happen. I was also dead-set on having a sweetheart neckline and for a very minimal fee I was able to "custom design" the dress to have this neckline. It will take about 60 days to make the dress so if you're short on time I advise seeing what they have on the rack (which is a surprisingly large selection.)
It was so hard to find a short tea length wedding dress. I found this website online and ordered according to the other wedding dress shops I had been and they had just an amazing selection of short wedding dresses which is perfect for me because I am having my wedding on the beach. Not to mention it was crazy affordable. I loved my expirence.
My stylist was helpful & easy to talk to!
I am not one of the girls that loves to organize a wedding. So when it came to buying a dress I got really stressed. Luckily I found Simply Bridal with its perfect opinions from other brides. The experience in showroom was perfect. I actually got the first dress I tried on which is magnificent. Professional help was great and I could try the dresses I chose. Great experience! and no trouble:)
Arial was so amazing she gave me tips on how to make my figure look amazing and even helped me pick out the dress of my dreams. Thank you to the staff at Simple Bridal.
The customer service was excellent. I felt like there was a decent amount of choices of dresses. It is located in a business building so parking was not bad at all.
I liked my experience with Simply Bridal.
I had an issue placing my order online, I called the store and a very helpful staff member was able to take my order over the phone. She was professional and friendly, I was very pleased with my experience. I highly recommend this shop, it's a great value and provides superb customer service.
Shopping around for a dress waant easy, until I found simply bridal. All the ladies were professional, nice, and knowledgeable. I was able to find my perfect dress for a decent price. After my experience, I reccomended this shop to my bridesmaid, she has also found her perfect dress for her wedding next year. Thank you simply bridal for making this experience a great one.
I'd prefer stylist working on one client at a time, that'd be more personal and I'd have more privacy.
Love this place. They were soo helpful and sweet. They made sure that I felt comfortable with the dress. Gave great recommendations. Love this place and will surely recommend to anyone that is getting married.
Gladys
The woman was very patient and helpful when trying to squeeze me into those dresses. Based on my picks, she found more styles for me to try one. I was the only customer there, but there was no rush or pressure. There is a decent variety of dresses, but I would have preferred more vintage/lace styles. I like that there's a sample sale rack, I just didn't find anything that matched my theme. I did find one dress that I liked for a moderate price, but my wedding is still months away and I want to wait as my tastes might change by then.
The customer service was great. I originally went because of an advertised sale and the dresses on sale were very limited.
I was thrilled to find SimplyBridal online. I was having a really hard time finding a short/tea length wedding dress, and they have the most variety I've seen yet (WITH STRAPS!) I went to their showroom with several dresses I had seen on their site, and they also let me go through the racks and see if anything else popped out. I was really glad for that because my two favorites of the day hadn't been on my list. The quality was pretty good, especially for the price. I tried on lower-quality, more expensive dresses at David's Bridal. They didn't have one of the dresses I was hoping to see in the store, but at the end of the appointment I had two strong contenders and made a second appointment to come back with my mom. I'm pretty sure my search will be over once I get her opinion!
I really appreciated the detailed directions they emailed me in my appointment confirmation. It would have been impossible to find otherwise. Overall I had a great experience there, and am looking forward to returning and being done with dress shopping!
I strategized a game plan to find the best dress for me. I myself am not the girl who had the "perfect dress" in mind. I just wanted to find a dress that was practical, looked good on me, felt comfortable and didn't cost an arm, a leg and a few other organs too. This was my game plan:
1. Go to a store with lower pricing BUT had a "bridal experience" nonetheless. Simply Bridal was my choice because their dresses maxed out at $1300 and they still have stylists, etc.
2. If I didn't find a dress there, I was going to go to a "step up" where dresses ranged from $1000 - $7000; but by this time, I would've already gotten a feeling of what style and fabric suited me best.
3. If THAT still didn't work, then I was going to go to the discount bridal salons out there with designer dresses at half the price but with only one in the store kind of deal.
Luckily for me, I never got past #1! Simply Bridal is a nice, smaller, clean showroom in the World Trade Center in Downtown Los Angeles. Their associates are friendly and helpful from the start. They have a great communication system via text and email to communicate driving directions AND parking directions that made the entire journey a breeze!
My stylist was Ariel, the lead stylist. From the beginning of my appointment (I was a bit late), she helped me look around at the type of dresses and fabrics that I was interested. It all happened so fast and pleasantly, that I can't stop thanking the heavens that I found Simply Bridal on facebook!
Ariel helped me try on my dress in an A-line (I picked this silhouette myself) and she explained the flaws it had on my body type. She suggested the same kind of dress with a mermaid cut and 2 dresses later, BAM, I found my dress. She explained in great detail how the store works, where the dresses are made, why they are made where they are and the whole concept behind Simply Bridal.
It's basically a custom dress that you pick the design for. They take your measurements and they use those to make your dress for you. You also receive a lot of discounts if you decide to purchase your dress on the same day ... which I did! I almost got everything for my dress except for a headpiece and a garter.
I finally chose the "Esther Dress", a strapless mermaid beaded lace dress and customized it with a sweetheart neckline and a small, chapel train. I also purchased a single layered, cathedral length veil, a sash and undergarments: a bra and petticoat.
After taxes and my discount, I paid $1497 for it and am so excited to see it!
One thing is for SURE ... the photos of the dresses online do NOT do it justice. They look expensive in person and that's what's so great about these dresses -- they are a reasonable cost! Make an appointment with Ariel if you can!! :)
I heard about Simply Bridal from a friend so I decided to check them out. The staff was very friendly. My bridal consultant was very knowledgeable and friendly. I said yes to the dress and also purchased a bridesmaid dress for my daughter. The prices are unbeatable.
Second time in two years that I received dresses from Simply Bridal after stumbling onto their site via a Google search.
The first was a dress I purchased from their site (Dress #85039) in Mediterranean Blue to wear as a guest to a wedding and when I received the dress in the mail, I couldn't believe the appearance and quality. Between the layers of fabric, the lining and the (gorgeous) jewels going around the neck strap, the dress has some weight to it. The quality is top-notch; not remotely like anything you can find in a department store for the same price.
Because of the quality of the first dress, the second dress I purchased is my wedding dress/gown; the "Zoe gown", which is a high/low gown appropriate for my very warm July destination wedding in Mexico. It is another awesome quality, attention-paid-to-detail dress that fits like a glove.
I tried the Zoe via their "Try-at-Home" program along with their "Elise" gown, which is also more stunning than I expected in person (and somewhat heavier in weight than its video appearance, drapes/lies well on the floor, not flouncy.) I really wanted to try Zoe, but being that you can choose two, I decided on Elise because of its good reviews. It's a traditional long wedding gown, but I wasn't looking for long/traditional (I did entertain the idea) because I'm older and it didn't seem appropriate.
It is difficult to buy something off of a website, especially for a wedding, but Simply Bridal works well with their customers, understanding that customers don't know their product so they're more than willing to do whatever they can to make sure the customer is satisfied. My Zoe gown is gorgeous and unusual and I realize it's kind of over the top for a 52 year old, but I just don't care because I def love it. Their site doesn't seem to do their gowns justice, but it's a website so it's a difficult thing to do.
If you like the appearance of the dress on their site, you won't be sorry. I'll be ordering another dress shortly for the welcome/cocktail party.
They provide great service. There were a good selection of bridesmaid dresses, which were on the average price range under $200. Pretty styles and a variety of colors!
I'm not sure where to begin. I have been looking for that perfect dress for about 6 months now. This is my second wedding so it is really hard what to make a decision as what to wear. I decided to make an appointment with Simply Bridal. Having no idea what to expect. My first wedding, I had my dress made. So this time I wanted to splurge and be pampered. I have to say I was a little leary if I was going to find anything. I brought my best friend with me and I have to say I was so happy with everyone at the shop. They were very open and honest about what looks good or doesn't. This makes a huge difference when having to shop. I like the fact that they had a large variety to choose from. There was no pressure to buy like when you go downtown to LA and everyone wants to push a dress on you just to make a buck. So if you are a picky person like me than I suggest you visit this shop and have a very happy experience like I did.
Went to my first appointment here at Simply bridal, not intending to buy my dress yet but just get a feel for what I wanted in a dress, and ended up purchasing the first dress I tried on! Ariel Clark was extremely helpful and professional, providing me with choices within my price range, not pushing more expensive dresses on me which many other places have done. Though I ended up picking the first dress I tried on, Ariel helped me into three other dresses just to make sure I knew I was confident in my choice! Also Ariel and her colleague made me feel very beautiful when they asking to take a picture of me for their facebook! I would highly recommend this showroom! Not only for the amazing service and dress selection but also because they make parking so easy which is always impossible in downtown LA! The least stressful part of my wedding planning yet! Thank you Simply Bridal!!
I contacted this salon after getting the information from a coworker's facebook prompt for suggested likes. I scheduled an appointment after looking online at there selections for bridal gowns. I was intrigued with pricing even though there in house selections aren't vast. I was assisted by a consultant by the name of Ariel who was very patient and knowledgeable. I had made some choices and she was quick to assist me with other options since one dress I wanted they didn't have in showroom. I had been shopping prior to this appointment and had one on one attention so being assisted by 1 person who has 2 brides was a little different. However Ariel made the it seem effortless allowing each bride to have the time to shine. She did let each of us know when she was with other bride so that we were aware she hadn't forgotten about us. The showroom is small and quaint but they are they to assist in everyway. I was unsure about my purchase since my dress of choice, cecilia wasn't available to try, but I knew in my mind it was the one. I left that day without a purchase. However after about a month of searching from salon to salon, I called Ariel about my dilemna. She requested that I come in and she would try another dress with same fit, fabric and style as my choice but different top. I came in and she was very understanding with my hesitation of making a large purchase sight unseen. But I am a visionary and could envision the dress after her presentation of another selection and pinning the back. She incorporated a birdcage veil and all. I knew I was make the right choice. So I made my purchase that day of Cecilia and was elated. I know once its delivered because it takes 60 days for custom, I will be totally whole. I am glad I went back and Ariel made me feel comfortable about my purchase and it was never a pressure to make the purchase from Simply Bridal! I am very happy with my choice of dress and Ariel's customer service. Thanks!!
I recommend Simply Bridal to any bride on a budget or not. I order my dress a size to small and had to send it back. No questions asked and they refunded me my money without any problems. I then ordered all my bridesmaid dresses and my wedding gown!!! I also ordered some shawls that didn't work for the dresses and I was able to return them for a refund no questions asked.
I very impressed with them and had very many compliments on my dress from those who seen pictures crime trying it on. I can't wait for the wedding and all the compliments on the dress.
Thank you Simply Bridal for all your help and cooperation.
I arrived to my apt 20mn early and was greated with luck warm hellos, we were told to brows around see if anything special stood out to us. I had picked many dress off the web site and sent them in as was asked to do when I had scheduled my apt . Well once we got started with my apt none of the dress I had picked were ready for me to try on. My mom and sister were told they would be able to pull dress and bring them to me. I had let the lady know when making the apt I have a small upper body an a bit of a big butt/hip issue when trying on dresses. I was told no problem they had lots to go with my figure. Well after maybe the 3 or 4 dress the lady who was none to happy to be helping asked if I had plans on purchasing my dress that day or not. I told her that No I hadnt really found THE ONE in the few dresses I had tried on. As soon as I said that she said excuess me walked to the lady at the counter came back in and I asked her if I was able to try on a dress another girl had on that I really liked the style and look while doing so the lady at the counter went over to my party and told them they needed to have a seat they no longer were able to pull dresses . The stylest then told me SHE didnt think anything else would fit or work for me and that our apt was over. I was taken back I drove all the way from the valley to down town . And once I was told the lady I didnt plan on purchasing that day was told my apt was over. I will never ever again try on or stop by this location or anyothers related to it. I was at a bridal show and saw them set up and would not stop to check out the booth. Terrible customer serive on all ends from greeting to fitting. big hands down in my book.
I'm a second time bride and wasn't agonizing over a dress. I just wanted something simple, classy, and that wouldn't make me look like I was trying too hard.
I also needed something fast (4 weeks) and relatively inexpensive.
SimplyBridal was awesome. Their staff was helpful. Their selection was solid - not huge - but a sufficient # of beautiful, well made dresses to try on.
The price was reasonable and I received my dress via mail in 3 days.
Thank you!
If you ever need a bridal dress, this is the place to come and purchase one. Big selection of beautiful dresses, the prices are reasonable and best of all the staff consultants are awesome. I was able to purchase my bridal dress in a short time and what had me ecstatic was that they had sizes for me! (Im a fluffy, beautiful woman!;) Whatever the occasion, yu will find the dress of your dreams here. Thanks SimplyBridal! If I get married again, you know who I will return to.
The downtown Los Angeles location was a bit hard to find and is on the smallish side, but still had a good selection of lovely affordable gowns. The wedding consultant was very knowledgeable and had thoughtful suggestions. My friends and I had an enjoyable, comfortable session and I would recommend Simply Bridal to any bride on a budget.
My experience at simply bridal was amazing they were extremely helpful and listened to all my needs and wants. They made me feel comfortable and beautiful
as well as making my wedding party feel free to give their suggestions. I would definitely recommend them to anyone I know who is getting married. Also they serve champagne!!
Shopping with SimplyBridal was super easy. I ordered the dresses with absolutely no idea what I wanted. The Try At Home option is so awesome, because I was able to see how the dresses fit my body, and what direction to go in. Simply Bridal definitely helped guide me in one of the Most stressful processes. I'm telling everyone about them!
Simply Bridal was the first place I chose to look at wedding dresses. I cant believe how easy it was to find the perfect dress and the price did not break the bank. Tiffany at the downtown showroom knew just what dress would work for my body style. I cant wait to my future hubby to be speechless when I walk down the aisle!
I could not be more pleased with the level of service that I received when using Simply Bridal's services. Their option to try on at home is incredible -- you just pick the dresses you want to try, receive them soon after, try them on, & then send them back. On top of that, you only spend $20 to use this service & receive a credit of $20 to use towards your purchase after returning the dresses! Additionally, their reps are quick to assist & available via email, phone, or live chat. I could not recommend Simply Bridal more!
I have searched all over and the prices, quality of service and goods, fast delivery and availability of merchandise on the website is what sets this them apart from the rest. I was very satisfied with all my purchases from the Knot.
Simply Bridal provided prompt helpful customer service both over the phone and via email. I ordered my wedding dress in 2 sizes, tried them on at home, and returned the one that was too large. Simply Bridal made returning my second dress easy (and its free!), and I received my refund within 2 weeks. The quality of the fabric, stitching, and embellishments on the garment were all very high, I was actually quite impressed and pleased!
I bought all my bridesmaids dresses from simply bridal. I was shocked at the expensive boutique quality they were, yet really cheap prices! I was shocked! I will recommend them to anyone on a budget that wants to look like you walked out of a Madison Ave boutique!
Laureen Hyde
First and foremost, I have to start by saying that Simply Bridal was not the type of bridal salon where I expected to find my dress at all. My original dress expectations were of a totally unique, bohemian type dress. I'm super labor and earth-friendly and,so, I expected my dress to be eco-friendly and made in America. Unfortunately, this made finding the right dress next to impossible.
One day, on a whim after seeing an ad on Facebook, I called and scheduled an appointment. This lead me to my first clue that this salon was special- they were able to give me two appointment options the very next day! Clue number 2 came when I asked what I needed to bring in terms of underclothes, shoes, etc, and I was told that they had bras to fit the different styles of dresses and heels in all sizes. Perfect! There was nothing I hated more than showing up to a salon and being told to bring a strapless bra, only for that bra to be totally useless for a dress with an open back/ unusual straps/unique detail that made the bra totally bulky and irrelevant... but, of course, trying dresses on without any underclothes totally changes the shape of the dress on your body. Anyway, moving on...
When I showed up (alone, mind you. I was so convinced that this wasn't the salon for me that I decided to let my girls sit this one out) my stylist, Arielle, was super sweet and attentive. You could totally tell right off the bat that she knew what she was doing when it came to dressing a woman for her wedding day. Unlike other salons I had been to previously, and not that my experiences were horrible or anything, everything with Arielle was totally comfortable. She made pleasant conversation while she was helping me into the dresses, making it feel almost normal that a stranger was helping a nearly nude me into a giant gown in a tiny space.
Two gowns into it, I found my dress. But, of course, being my indecisive self, I still wanted to try on all the other dresses before I made my choice. Then I wanted to try "my dress" on again... and then again... and then again! ... And Arielle laced me in and out of this corset dress every single time with nothing but the sweetest and most encouraging demeanor.
I couldn't fully make up my mind until my bridesmaids saw this dress, and the salon was kind enough to fit me in early morning on an already fully-booked Saturday.
Ultimately, I ended up ordering the dress, and am now just counting the days till it arrives.
The only reason I gave the quality 4 stars is because I am of the understanding that these dresses are manufactured in China and, if you know me or read the beginning of this now-far-too-long-and-I-totally-apologize post, I am not into mass-produced products from countries with low labor standards.
However, given that I found a dress I couldn't stop staring at myself in, I think the trade-off was well worth it.
Thank you, Arielle! Thank you, Simply Bridal!
The store was sort of hard to find, but my MOH and I found it. The salesgirl was very nice, however, I felt the structures of their dresses weren't that great. Of course, you can always just buy undergarments to help, but I would rather have something or anything built in.
Thank you to Lauren who assisted me with finding my gorgeous wedding dress. She was very helpful and patient. The store itself is very inviting and had many options to choose from. This was the one and only store I visited to find my dress. The price of the dress was reasonable especially for all the details involved. The time it takes to make this dress is within 30-35 days!!! (Wedding off-season) I would suggest making a trip here. You also receive a 10% discount if you check-in on yelp.
I bought 4 bridesmaid dresses from Simply Bridal online. My friend had us buy our dresses from them for her wedding and they turned out fine. When my bridesmaid dresses arrived, the material was good, the color was good, but the neckline did not arrive as shown on the site. I did not have time to send then back so my girls are getting them altered. I did not bother trying to cotact their customer service about it. So far the alterations have fortunately been under $100 each to create the sweetheart look and just fix the top in general and add boning to the sides of the dresses to hold the tops up to keep from bunching. Thankfully chiffon is forgiving during alterations! I would still recommend for brides on a budget.. Just order with time to spare (the colors on your computer screen may not represent the true colors; the shape of the neckline might come in different than pictured; order up a size for smaller maids and up 2 sizes for larger maids! The dresses are lined with a more restricting fabric.).
I had a great experience at my appointment. I worked with Ariel who was so wonderful. She had already pulled aside the dresses I had requested to try on, and a few she thought I might also like.
The experience was unlike other dress shops I went to - with a horde of women just following me around. Working with Ariel was fun and intimate, it felt like shopping with a friend!
I found my dress at another shop, but I 100% recommend trying a Simply Bridal location (I went to the downtown Los Angeles location.)
Pro-tip: Really take the time to browse their website and tell them the dresses you're interested in before your appointment. They don't keep everything at the location, but if you give them enough notice, they can get the dress in your size by the time you come in.
I had been to big name bridal dresses showrooms and I couldnt find the dress that was THE ONE. By the third one trying on in this showroom, I fell in love and I knew that was the one! The staff is so friendly and extremely helpful. The girl that helped me was so nice and knew what she was doing. I'm so happy that I'm finally getting my dream wedding dress (:
My experience at Simply Bridal was amazing! Everyone was incredibly helpful, friendly and honest. They really make you feel comfortable and confident in your wedding dress. They have many beautiful dresses of all different styles, shapes and sizes. I highly recommend this place to any bride with any budget!
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