About this vendor
Best Bride Prom & Tux is also the home of Merle Norman of Asheville where we have been serving our Customers for over 30 years. In recent years ladies have enjoyed the Merle Norman of Asheville experience, now the area’s largest and most complete women’s formal wear and tuxedo shop. With our new expansion, the entire bridal, prom and formal wear departments are bigger and better than ever! The new location also includes an expansion of the wonderful Merle Norman cosmetic and skincare products you’ve come to love and trust. Appointments are scheduled for each bride to make sure you receive the highest level of personalized service with a dedicated Bridal Consultant. Call or contact us online to schedule your appointment today.
Details
Accessories
- Hair Accessories
- Flower Crowns
- Headbands
- Pins, Combs & Clips
- Tiaras
- Sashes & Belts
Business Attributes
- Woman-owned Business
Dresses
- Bridesmaid Dresses
- Flower Girl Dresses
- Mother of the Bride Dresses
- Shower & Party Dresses
- Wedding Dresses
Fashion Services
- Bridal Stylists
- Dry Cleaning & Preservation
- Group Discounts
- Plus Size Available
- Private Appointments Available
Suits & Accessories
- Bow Ties
- Cummerbunds
- Shoes
- Suits for Women
- Ties
- Tuxedos & Suits
Awards and Affiliations
7-Time 'Best of Weddings'
2023.2022.2021.+4 more.
Best of Weddings
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Hall of Fame
Earned by winning 'Best of Weddings' four or more times.
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Reviews
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5
out of 5.096 reviews
Amazing dress!
Best is the right name for this store! Selection was perfect. So nice they have some many sizes to try on a dress that fits just right. The staff is so friendly, helpful, and kn...
owledgeable. Best experience we had anywhere.
ABSOLUTELY the best experience! Christina.M was amazing and such a big help on making sure our party was comfortable and gave us her honest opinions and most of all helping my baby...
sister find the perfect dress for her perfect day!
The owners and staff were amazing from the moment we walked in until we left. Fantastic experience.
Sheldon was an incredible asset to our prom dress shopping experience! My daughter was treated with respect and was listened to as she found her perfect dress!
Tammy helped us and she was the best ever! She went above and beyond to help us and focussed 100% on our daughter in finding her a prom dress. Our daughter is quiet and reserved a...
nd Tammy made her feel comfortable! Y’all have a real gem working for you. We loved her!
I cannot say enough about our experience at Best Bride on March 12! We came looking for a prom dress for my (rather picky) daughter. From the time we entered the building, David ma...
de us feel welcome and reminded us that this experience should be fun! Fun it was!! Tammy (lifesaver) was absolutely amazing! She listened to what my daughters likes and dislikes were- only took 3 dresses and she found the ONE! This dress was hand picked by Tammy. It was perfect! We will definitely be back next year- and I’m going to ask for Tammy!! Thank you all for being so well organized and for your knowledgeable and super friendly staff. See you all next year!
I have never seen a Bridal and/OR a Prom store that offers so much with the best team of professionals.... they truly care about the experience of each customer. Beautifully appoin...
ted and meticulously clean! So much inventory in a vast array of sizes that you can likely buy right there the day you come in! They sure know their stuff and run their business in a very professional, caring and efficient way! We are so grateful we had the total JOY of doing business with their store! Thank you, Thank YOU!!💕💕
Shandon was awesome!
The ladies here were so incredible. I have never had such great service like this. They helped with everything and were so so sweet!!
Everyone was very nice and helpful! It was a calm atmosphere. And the ladies were very professional and friendly.
This place is amazing! So kind and peppy! It truly made for an excellent environment when trying on dresses to find the one!! They have an incredible selection of so many wedding g...
owns, belts, and veils. They also have so much more to offer there than just wedding dresses, bridesmaid dresses, prom dresses... everything. I had a party of about 10 ish people there with me and they had plenty of space to accommodate for that many folks. It was a fairly tale fabulous day!
Great experience. Very professional.
I had the best experience shopping here. They helped me find the perfect wedding dress and went above and beyond to make sure I got exactly what I wanted! Would definitely recommen...
d coming here and Christina is an amazing consultant!
We called Saturday, March 20th in search of my wedding dress. Was unaware that an appointment was needed! Merle Norman was great by still saying yes and squeezing us into their bus...
y schedule. It was a true miracle because I found my dress and I couldn’t be happier that I chose it from mere Norman. Abbie was my stylist and she worked fantastically to help me what I was looking for. The overall service was amazing and I will definitely be recommending this company to everyone who needs help wedding or prom.
The sweetest people ever! Made this experience so amazing and easy. 10/10 recommend it.
Overall great experience! Great consultant!
I absolutely loved this store! The women working are very sweet and extremely helpful. My appointment ended up lasting over two hours and I didn’t feel rushed or overlooked at all....
They helped me the entire time and let me try on almost all the dresses in my size. I highly recommend going to this shop when looking for a dress!
My best friend purchased her wedding dress here and I purchased a Mori Lee bridesmaid style dress. The appointment was so much fun and the ladies that worked there made the experie...
nce AMAZING! Go to Merle Norman Bride and Tux for all your bridal needs!!!!!
Also - the store is so cute!!!!! And the flower wall is PERFECT for pics!!
Our Consultant was so kind and helpful. Everyone who worked there was very sweet and they all seemed very personable. They were very flexible and I enjoyed every second of finding ...
my wedding dress!
Melody was so helpful. She asked me the style of wedding dress that I liked and in listening she even brought some others to me to try that she thought I may like. Melody was very ...
patient from start to finish. My Mom and I so appreciate her help. The entire staff was very kind. Would highly recommend!
Great experience! Welcoming, genuine and accommodating. I cannot say enough about how awesome the experience was.
This is the first place I went to and Denise was an absolute blast! I was so nervous and quiet and she definitely made Me feel so comfortable! She helped
Me find the dress and I co...
uld not thank her enough!! 🥰😊
Loved the experience. They really focused on my wants and needs. Had such a great time and walked out with an amazing dress.
Christina, Denise, and all of the girls are so wonderful! They did such an amazing job narrowing in on what style of dress I was wanting, even when I wasn’t sure what that would be...
. They are so friendly and the customer service is outstanding. I cannot recommend them enough!!
This place was great! We made a last minute appointment after going to 2 other places with no luck and they let us come and gosh we should have went there first thing! So nice and ...
helped put the dress on. They had all kinds of mirrors so you could see yourself in every direction. They had so many beautiful dresses to choose from and they weren’t that bad expensive compared to other places. The dresses were clean. The place was clean. It was a very cute place and I recommend any bride to get their dress here! They gave us 10% off since we bought the dress off the floor and they gave a cute little gift after buying the dress.
Melody made my experience so easy! She really understood what I was looking for in a gown, was able to find me great options and she was fantastic to work with and I am extremely s...
atisfied with everything. I was able to get my dream gown for a fraction of what I expected to pay. It was perfect off the rack and I don’t think I’ll even need a tailor. I will be recommending this location (and Melody) to all my friends.
The ladies at Best Bride Prom & Tux were AMAZING!! I came in without an appointment and they found a way to fit me in and took super great care of me. Melody listened to exactly w...
hat I wanted and found the PERFECT dress for me. I definitely had a lot of specifications, but she found a dress that fit everything I wanted and so much more. I am SO glad I went to Best Bride Prom and Tux to find my perfect wedding dress!
The ladies here were so wonderful! They really went above and beyond to help me find the perfect dress and veil.
They were so friendly, patient and kind. Easy to converse with even about things not wedding related.
David, Denise, Christina, Charlotte, and Melody have been incredible for many years and have met our dress needs and tuxedos whether it has been for prom, military balls, and a wed...
ding! Yes, we know them by name because they have become family to us over many years. They have been our “go to” and we wouldn’t shop anywhere else because there’s no need to. They have it all and they are beyond helpful for any occasion. We love this store and the people so much!! Their merchandise is beautiful and top of the line.
Absolutely the best! I’ve been to several places looking for my dress and this one done the trick! I fell in love with a dress online. I seen some vendors and found Best Bridal tha...
t would ship the dress in and let me try it on for only $150 dollars! I was not about to drop 1200 dollars on a dress I may not love! Long story short, I loved the dress even more than I did online! They took the 150 i originally paid to have the dress brought in off of the total price! The lady who helped me was so sweet, offered us drinks, and selected my veil! I’d HIGHLY recommend this place! Also need to mention I drove over 3 hours because they were willing to ship my dress without purchase.
Leah G.
I am so impressed with Best Bride Prom and Tux of Merle Norman of Asheville. My consultant contacted me a day prior to my appointment asking what I was looking for and i...
f I had any particular request. She gave me so much information prior to my appointment. Then, on the day of my appointment they welcomed me and showed many options and gave me there undivided attention. Even the owner of the salon was involved with my appointment. The first dressed I tried on was my dream dress. I had the full bridal moment. I could not ask for a better and consultant and company to help me pick out my wedding dress ! I highly reccomend Best Bride Prom and Tux of Merle Norman of Asheville to pick your dream dress on for your wedding day!!!!!
Great boutique!! Ask for melody she is awesome!! So helpful when emailing back and forth during pandemic and setting up appt. beautiful store that has everything you need. Great fl...
ower wall shot for ur day yes to the dress pic!
I had SUCH a great experience with Best Bride!!! The atmosphere and staff were amazing! I felt so welcome and so beautiful from the time I walked in until I left. Christina helped ...
me find my dream dress, and I couldn’t be more excited!
It was an incredible experience!
The consultant that worked with me to find my perfect dress was amazing!
Thank you, Best Bride, Prom and Tux!
Christina was AMAZING! She helped me find the most beautiful and unique dress and I’m in love! She made sure myself and my family were comfortable and really made the process of fi...
nding a dress relaxed and magical!
Wonderful experience with Melody at Best Bride. Everyone was kind and professional. Melody listened to what I loved and didn't like in dresses and by the end of an hour, I said yes...
to the dress.
Everybody was so helpful and very kind. Couldn’t ask for a better experience. The dresses are beautiful
Christina was fantastic!! My wedding planner called to make my appt and told her the exact dress I wanted to try on. She had that dress plus similar options pre-pulled in the ro...
om for me. We had the whole store to ourselves (coronavirus), plus they had a special "future Mrs. Perlman" sign on the door (my first time seeing my future name!). We tried on about 8 dresses and I ended up with the perfect one! Christina has a great eye and knows how to read a bride's style and make her feel comfortable!
It was truly a magical and special experience!
Thank you so much for such a special appt!
Excellent customer service in a warm and friendly atmosphere. Best experience we had so far and thoroughly listened to what my daughter wanted. They made her experience special whi...
ch is a lifelong memory. Thanks!
I had the best experience with best bride while trying to find my wedding dress. It was by far the best experience I had all day. They listened to me, respected my opinion, and mad...
e me feel relaxed and valued. I can’t brag on this place enough!
I ordered a dress from California, ended up coming from China, and was absolutely horrible. With one month until my wedding, I contacted Best Brides, and they helped me find my per...
fect dress in a pinch! Would recommend to anyone!!!
Online order placed with another company - complete disaster!!! Owner, yes owner of shop helped by doing a private appointment (due to precautionary measures with COVID 19 ) profes...
sional, amazing service with a beautiful selection of gowns. Thought original dress was coming from California NOPE from Beijing- bait and switch. The only good thing to come of this is had an amazing experience with an incredibly knowledgeable, fun, kind owner who had THE perfect dress. Do not miss the opportunity to visit this shop - everything about it is first class!
Hannah was amazing. She was so patient with my daughter's indecisiveness. She ended up choosing a gown which was designed by the owner! Highly recommend this store.
I had the best experience! The girls were so knowledgeable, helpful, and encouraging. I felt pampered and taken care from the moment I walked in .
Christina was AMAZING. She messaged me the day before to get an idea of what I liked then we we arrived she had my dressing room full. We then got to look around and add more dress...
es to try on. I ended up loving two different dresses and she found one that was literally the perfect mix of them both. She gave me tips and pointed out things to help the decision easier. She even told our group to go eat lunch think about it and come back. Ended up finding the dress with such ease. She made it all possible!!
This shop exceeds in phenomenal customer service, has everything you can imagine for your big day, prom, or special event. The staff make you feel like family the moment you step i...
n the door. Such an incredible place with employees who go above and beyond for you. I couldn’t of picked a better place to find my “She Said Yes!” Dress. 10/10 recommend.
I had the best experience here! I had heard fantastic things about this shop and knew this was where I needed to buy my wedding dress. Christine was amazing! She listened to everyt...
hing and helped me find my dream dress. I will be looking here for bridesmaid dresses as well!
THE BEST SHOP! I bought my wedding dress from here and I could not have asked for a better experience. Christina helped me find my dream dress and the owner, Denise, was SO kind an...
d helpful as well! I couldn’t imagine going anywhere else but here & I will be telling everyone I know to come here first for any formal/wedding event they have!
Contact
800 Fairview Rd Ste A1, Asheville, NC
Best Bride Prom & Tux home of Merle Norman of Asheville