Couture Bridal of Maryland

pleasant experience and loved my dress.

the end we ended up choosing one of the dresses that she had pulled!

forward to after hearing about friends trying on tons of dresses and going to many different stores. This was the second shop I went into, and I found my dream dress. The consultant was extremely helpful and very accommodating. I was able to try on about 6 dresses and after talking more about what I was hoping for, she pulled the dress that I ended up choosing. I would definitely recommend checking out this bridal shop!

Thank you so much!

ing anything about it. Ended up finding my dress here!

ake advantage of a Thanksgiving sale where the dress was discounted. I found the front desk staff and the ladies who help you with the dresses to be very friendly and helpful. The reason why I’m not giving five stars is because I was a bit disappointed with the price of the alterations, and would recommend to future brides to get quotes for alterations from seamstresses not affiliated with the store. To be fair, I’m not sure how the prices might compare, but it was something I wish I had done for due diligence instead of blindly booking through the business. When I asked about the range of how much alterations typically cost, the final price was within that range so I didn’t question it despite the fact that I needed minimal alterations (adjust the straps, fix little things on the dress, insert bra pads, etc.). When I spoke to my friend who also bought her dress and got it altered at the same store, I found she was charged the same price even though she needed much more work done on her dress (the same as me, plus a full hem which the seamstress told me is the most expensive part). I also told the seamstress that I was trying to adjust as little as possible and only wanted to do what is necessary because we were over budget, and felt rushed and pressured into accepting changes that I didn’t need. When I asked about how much certain alterations cost, I wasn’t given a price but was told they were “minimal.” The process just left me feeling bad and taken advantage of, and I don’t usually post reviews but want to help other people avoid feeling this way. It would be helpful if the seamstress provided transparency on how much different aspects of the alterations cost, so that budget-conscious brides can prioritize what they need and not pay for things they don’t want. Also, I would advise the company to encourage tipping after the dress is picked up, and not before. I felt pressured to tip in order to ensure that the work would be done well, as opposed to being happy with the final product and tipping based on that.

stressful. So many beautiful designers, styles to choose from, I was overwhelmed with happiness.

ing to what I wanted in a dress while still trying to get me out of my comfort zone to try on dresses that I liked but weren't exactly what I envisioned. They had a wide variety of options to pick from and try on, allowing me to truly explore what I liked and didn't like. I ended up falling in love with a dress I would have never thought to try on before. After coming from another very expensive dress shop, I was pleasantly surprised about the prices. I originally thought I wasn't going to buy my dress that day, but I found the most perfect dress within my budget and ended up saying yes to the dress! Thank you to the wonderful team at Couture Bridal.

what I was envisioning but also pulled some styles I hadn't thought to try on before to help broaden my horizons. I felt extremely comfortable as a bride who is in between "straight" and "plus" bridal sizing as I was worried I wouldn't be able to find anything in the "in between." They pulled out a bunch of tricks to have all the dresses look fitted! I felt like their pricing was very reasonable and they were in no way pushy on us to buy anything we didn't need. I felt beautiful the dress I said yes to and cannot wait to pick it up in the spring for my fall 2024 wedding!

is incredibly friendly, making the whole experience enjoyable and stress-free. What sets them apart is their exceptional tailoring and seamstress services, ensuring that each dress fits like a dream. If you're looking for a bridal store that combines stunning dresses with friendly service and top-notch tailoring, look no further. Highly recommended!

rs. While I did not purchase my dress here, I am sure this high level of customer service extends to brides looking for their wedding dress.

lection. Every fitting I had was an enjoyable experience, and my dress fit me perfectly on my wedding day.

ike, my stylist made sure that she steered them away from the dress. Very happy with my service here!

or, I was amazed. The setup of the shop is exquisite, the layout, the dress selections, and the cleanness of the store. Even the bathroom had cute sparkly floors! I was greeted by Jennifer who was extremely nice and friendly. She took her time and she gave me all the attention and feedback that I needed. I am a thicker person, she never made me feel uncomfortable or ugly, even when I picked samples that were clearly too small, she was so nice and made it work just so I could get the "look". Needless to say, I said, "YES TO THE DRESS". We all cried. Wonderful experience, it was worth the drive and I would recommend this place to any soon-to-be bride :) Visit: 8/14/22

measured for the dress, and told the salon that I needed to set up another appointment because I wanted to bring my mom to see the dress before I purchased it. During the second visit on 18 February, I was again charged the $25 appointment fee despite already having chosen the dress and my measurements already having been taken at the earlier appointment. When my dress arrived and I tried it on on 19 April, it was waaay too tight…I couldn’t sit down in it, couldn’t dance in it, could barely breathe in it! Come to find out the bridal consultant, upon taking my measurements, ordered a dress that was too small. I tried on a Size 6 during my February appointment (Which fit and felt comfortable) but the bridal consultant ordered me a size 4. The seamstress felt awful because when I raised the issue with the bridal consultant that day (no manager on duty supposedly), she walked away. The seamstress said that she would try and “stretch it out”. Because I signed a contract with my measurements on it, I had to honor the contract with the dress the salon stated fit within those measurements. The dress was so unbearably tight, I thought the zipper was going to bust and the seamstress couldn’t button the top 4 buttons that were around my rib cage. So, since the salon had ZERO remorse for ordering a dress that left me no room for error, I went on a massive diet to lose AN ENTIRE DRESS SIZE in order to fit into the dress for my final fitting in July. I cannot support ANY BUSINESS that clearly condones having someone get an eating disorder in order to make up for their mistake. I believe a dress should fit the bride … the bride should not have to fit the dress. I lost 10 lbs to fit into the dress for my final fitting on 18 July. During the final fitting, the dress did fit and I was able to feel comfortable in it where I would actually be able to sit, dance, eat, drink, etc… at my wedding (you know – important things that make a bride happy on her wedding day). However, it was also very clear that NO alterations were done on my dress – the only thing that needed corrected from my first fitting in April was the length (and the “stretching”) – it was about an inch longer than I needed it to be with my shoes. However, this was not done. I was charged for alterations that were clearly not performed. I was furious. I want NOTHING to EVER do with this place again. This should have been one of the happiest days for me but I was miserable and just wanted to leave the store so that my unhappiness didn’t get on the other brides that were there. Upon leaving, I asked for a black bag for the dress…I was told that I needed to pay for it. No thank you, I said. I think you’ve made enough money scamming me with your salon ordering the wrong size dress and having me pay for alterations that clearly were not performed. I will never recommend this salon and will let everyone I know about my experience here. This place should be ashamed of itself ….but I know it is not because it had the opportunity to correct their mistakes and they chose not to care! You do not want to be treated like this with one of the most special decisions you have to make as a bride.

e intention to only try on dresses to get a feel, but I ended up walking out of there with my dream dress! Would definitely recommend!

ltiple styles I liked. Kristine also went above and beyond and ended up texting me with a dress that had just come in that she thought I would like - it was the one! Both were super professional and I could tell that they truly wanted to help.

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this location even if I loved it. I’ve been to a few appointments at other shops, and had very average consultants. Megan from Couture Bridal of Maryland is absolutely why I bought this dress today. She was so helpful, offered guidance without being overbearing, and was polite and let me work through all of my thoughts. I couldn’t leave the shop without supporting her! I would recommend Megan and this shop to anyone! The shop was gorgeous and their selection was bigger than any other shop I had been to. Thank you for making my big day!

unch. I had the best experience both trying and ordering with this shop!

June 2019 with my immediate family looking for my perfect dress. The woman helping me (I cannot remember her name to save my life) was absolutely amazing. She was extremely patient, not pushy whatsoever and listened to my vision while also pulling dresses that were outside of my comfort zone. While I didn’t find “the one” at that time, I went back the next month and said, “yes to the dress”! Throughout the entire process, the entire staff was such a pleasure to work with and were extremely flexible as I had to reschedule my wedding twice. They graciously offered to keep my dress at the boutique which it ended up being there for a year and a half! They have onsite alterations which was extremely convenient and reasonably priced, in my opinion. The seamstress is terrific and made sure during my multiple fittings that my dress fit me perfectly for my big day! A huge THANK YOU to the entire team for helping make me feel and look stunning on my wedding day! Seriously, if you need a wedding dress, highly recommend Couture Bridal of Maryland!!

dress she brought over was “the one!” I am so excited to get married in my dream dress and continue working with Couture through out my bridal experience

ons in place. They were very communicative and clear about what measures they were taking, and made the whole experience fun regardless. I fell in love with the top of one of the dresses, but was looking for a little something different on the bottom. The stylist recommended I order the 2021 version of that dress, which had the style I was looking for. Although I had never tried it on, I decided to order it, sight unseen, and it ended up being absolutely PERFECT. I was so grateful to the stylist for proactively recommending it. The whole process of altering the dress and doing the final fitting went super smoothly. I would definitely recommend looking here for your dress!

the area, and it was not going well at all. I felt like no one was listening to me at all. I was being put into ball gowns which was not what I wanted, but I got to a point where i felt like i was being told that that was all that was going to look good on me, and then we found Couture Bridal and we made a last minute appointment and it was amazing! The lady who worked with me, realized that I wasnt finding anything that i truely loved, so she made a couple of suggestions and was asking really pointed questions trying to figure out what i was looking for even though i don't even think i knew what i was looking for and then she pulled out a mermaid dress which was not what i thought i wanted but omg it was perfect!!! I absolutely love my dress and i would never have found it without them taking the time to hear me out and help me find what i was truly looking for! They are all super nice and are great to work with! We ended planning two weddings with Covid and they took my dress back the day after the first one to get it cleaned and it was super easy and completely stress free!!! And the alternations were done so well!!

at Couture Bridal, and Sue and Betsy were patient and enthusiastic as we played around with different veils and modifications. I am beyond happy and I cannot recommend them enough. Beautiful selection and reasonable pricing!

e-to-be. I worked with a consultant made Nardos who truly made my appointment the best it could be. Nardos did a great job at accommodating my vision and also gently encouraging me to try a few dresses that were out of my comfort zone. Nardos was mindful of my budget and size, so she only showed me gowns that were in that frame. I arrived with my mother and friend, and Nardos did an excellent job at interacting with my mom (who I know can be very difficult and demanding at times). I never felt rushed or pressured. Please keep in mind that you should "say yes to the dress" at least 9 months before your wedding date so that there is plenty of time to order, ship, and alter your gown. I can't wait for my gown to arrive! Special shout-out to Nardos...she is outstanding!

I felt like a princess. The team was so helpful, didn’t pressure me or rush me into making any decisions, and they were just so nice!

and environment is welcoming and fun. The seamstress is terrific and made sure that my dress fit perfectly for my big day!

was an absolute joy to work with. She was cheerful, encouraging, attentive and made me feel the whole princess treatment! She picked out dresses that were within my style and close enough to my budget, and I was able to pick out choices I loved to try on as well. I ended up having my say Yes to the Dress moment where all of us teared up a bit, even Sara, and it was a dream come true. I can't wait to wear my dress and I would recommend the salon to everyone.

ew other places, I kept wanting to come back to Couture Bridal. Everyone made us feel very welcome and comfortable with the whole experience. I absolutely love my dress!

d made sure to not waste our time with things or services we weren’t interested in. Great experience picking out my dress and I would go back in a heartbeat!

re." Well I did and I could not have been happier! The staff was so friendly and professional and are great about working with your budget and getting a feel for what you are looking for. The seamstress was amazing and was able to give me the bustle I wanted and fashioned a halter strap to my dress to truly make it mine. Each time I went in, the staff remembered me and we would chat. It always felt like I was meeting with friends in addition to professionals. Great experience all around!

as the biggest nightmare of my life and something you would only hear on movies), but I thought to myself if I had only found this bridal salon 6 months ago. Anyways, my sister who is getting married in August, 2019 ended up ordering her wedding gown from this shop, and I immediately realized what a real class act this entire salon is. Everything went 100% perfect with everything for the maid of honor dresses. And then two weeks before my wedding, my horror happened where the original shop that I had ordered my dress from ruined the dress with the alterations and I was left without a wedding gown and my mother had wasted $3300.00. Tearza did everything within her power to try to salvage the dress, but there was just no way. I was hysterical. I thought my wedding day was ruined!! Well Aerial put me in a dressing room and calmed me down and told me that I was going to look like a princess when she was done with me, and she wasn’t lying. She brought in one of the most beautiful wedding gowns I had ever seen and by the time Tearza was done with altering it, I felt like the princess that Aerial had promised. All I can say is that Tearza, Aerial, and Olivia truly saved my wedding day. Thank you to all of you. You are beyond amazing and incredible. I can’t wait to see you guys again when I come in to get my maid of honor dress for my sisters wedding.

what I wanted and was definitely Team Bride! She was honest, funny, and I felt very comfortable. The shop had a ton of dresses that my family and I could look through, as well as having Nina pull some dresses that we didn't think to take a look at. In the end, I purchased my wedding dress there and I couldn't be happier!

shipped to me in Maryland, and nothing was fitting correctly. I was disappointed and upset to have spent that much money on a dress that didn’t even stay on my body, and I had gained 5 lbs! I emailed Couture Bridal for an appointment and they responded right away. They listened to me and what I wanted and made adjustments accordingly. I came back about two weeks later and the dress fitted perfectly. Their team was friendly with reasonable prices! Thank you all for your help and for helping me get the dress I wanted from the start!

nt pricing policy. I came to Couture Bridal yesterday because I found out they were one of the few salons in the area that carried Christina Wu bridesmaids dresses. They also have a very convenient location to where I live. I was excited! I spoke to them on the phone, and the consultant told me that they can measure my girls for bridesmaids dresses free of charge if you purchase your dress with them. If not, measurements were $10-$15 each. They also mentioned they charge a $25 non-refundable fee to try on dresses. My bridesmaids and I arrived to our appointment on-time, and there were two people at the front desk. One person was helping someone in line ahead of me - which was fine. However, the other person sat there idly as we stood there waiting to be greeted and to receive instructions. This goes on for a few minutes. The sales consultant was nice enough. The appointment starts and I'm pulling dresses. The consultant is letting us take photos and is helping us through the process. As the appointment wraps up, the consultant takes the measurements for my two girls I brought and submits them into the computer. She confirms that she has everyone's information and gives me a receipt with the styles I was considering. I also asked to look at flower girl dresses and the consultant says I can't peek because their dress rack broke. I received no business cards for anyone there. Not an A+ experience, but certainly not an F. Thing go left when I called the salon today to ask for more info on a dress I was considering. They informed me that they lost the measurements for one of my girls. Because of their mistake, I asked them to refund me the $25 try-on fee back. She told me that since I was never "informed on their policy", they do charge everyone for bridal measurements. And then she agreed to refund me and took my credit card number. The bridesmaid whose measurements were lost does not live close and lacks reliable transportation to make it back to the salon to get remeasured. Also, she assumed I never asked about their measurement policy - which I did. But now my question is - why are the people answering the phones telling clients about measurement policies that apply to some and not others? Wedding planning is stressful enough, and shopping for dresses should be the most exciting part of the experience for brides and their bridesmaids. A good salon will not only have the styles your looking for, but are happy to work with you and make the experience as pleasant as possible. They are also honest brokers when discussing policies. If mistakes are made, correct them with honestly and with compassion. Unfortunately, I did not have that experience with Couture Bridal. Take your time and money elsewhere.

ion years thought that I would be purchasing my own wedding gown from Posh, but Aerial is truly a gem to work with. She brought in gowns for me to try on that were drop dead knock out gorgeous dresses – one after another after another. I honestly didn’t know how I was going to pick my wedding dress of my dreams until she brought in the last one that she knew was going to be the best looking dress on me and would win me over instantly. And it did. But Aerial, Olivia and the owner Tearsa actually were miracle workers and saved my sisters wedding. The place where she bought her wedding gown from (long before she learned about Posh Couture) screwed up her entire gown two weeks before the biggest day of her life. My entire family was in tears; we didn’t know what we were going to do. The entire Posh crew assured us that they would help us to find a solution and to just come into the shop later that afternoon. We were so skeptical knowing how particular my sister is with her dresses, but headed into Posh with high hopes. Olivia made sure that we were taken great care of. Aerial knew exactly what wedding dress to pull off the rack for my sister and when she put it on her, she brought us all to tears. Not only was this wedding gown a million times more gorgeous than the original one, but my sister looked like a princess. And Tearsa worked miracles with alterations to make it fit her like it was made just for her. I will be back at Posh Couture for my wedding for bridesmaid dresses. I cannot brag enough about this wedding shop. Thank you to all the team members at Posh Couture!

me to try on so that I could select a new veil. They ordered the wrong veil and didn't immediately offer an exchange or explain how they were going to fix it. Thankfully they did and everything worked out nicely in the end in terms of the veil and my gorgeous wedding dress. However, they specifically confirmed through e-mail that they put the bustle in, so I brought my MOH to my next appointment to learn the bustle, but turned out the bustle was not in. They offered and ended up taking a video lesson of it during my last appointment. During one of my alterations appointment I pointed out how the dress folded in the middle very awkwardly. The lady said nothing could be done about it due to gravity (aka my large bust size) pulling the dress down. Adding sleeves did fix this, but it wasn't mentioned as a solution at the time. However, the alterations were flawless. I had them add cap sleeves and hem the bottom of my strapless dress. It was beautiful!

and honest and I walked away with the first dress I tried on. She made this such a great experience!!

the rack (sample) under budget! I couldn't be happier with the dress or the alterations that were done. Everyone was great to work with and I even enjoyed going back for my fittings.