Global Bridal Gallery

e best dresses I'd put on all day, we're respectful of my budget, and cheered me on the whole way through. If you want to find your dream dress and enjoy the process, Global is a must!! Thank you!!

lery team came to my rescue. A truly night and day experience. I am an older bride (ok--ancient) and they never made me feel like I was any less special than the lovely 20-something they also were assisting that day. They absolutely stayed within my budget, honored my vision, but also gave me some options I might not have considered. The team was professional, knowledgeable, and so positive! I found the perfect dress--and in time for my April 2023 wedding. I can't wait to wear it!

d what I hoped for. My nerves were quickly calmed and I was able to have the dress trying on experience I had always hoped for. They had such a great selection of sizes and styles. After my first visit, I thought I had found 'the one'. On my second visit, as soon as I entered, I was told we have a dress you need to try on that just arrived. I put it on and knew right away this was the dress. It was stunning and so sparkly! I received so many compliments about it. Any bride I talk to, I recommend Global Bridal Gallery. It is one stop shop that makes you feel like you are their only customer and so special. I can't say enough about my experience.

and when I returned later to buy the dress I wanted, I was able to try on the dress again and make sure I was choosing the color I wanted. I ordered my dress the end of Feb and it arrived in late Aug. The ladies who did the alterations did a great job with the fit and ensured the dress was ready in time for my 10/2/22 wedding. Overall, a great experience!

was so difficult to choose! I picked a Martin Thornburg dress with straps, delicate details, and a long train. I was supposed to wear it in my 2020 wedding, but finally had the chance to wear it recently in May 2022. It is such a beautiful dress and I am so happy I went to Global Bridal Gallery. I highly recommend this shop to all of the brides-to-be!

less nude, more ivory for a church wedding - and so I was expecting it to be a race to the altar in terms of when the dress would be ready. To my delight the ladies had everything completed beautifully in plenty of time. The dresses are exquisite and the professionals working there are just wonderful. Thank you for everything!

der budget. I couldn’t be happier.

of my dress throughout the process. The tailors are amazing, the bustle they created looked so elegant. I recommend them to everyone.

and the alterations staff was very helpful too. Dress options come at reasonable prices.

to pressure you into going over budget, but Marie was understanding and respectful. I made two visits because as I had been trying on dresses, my vision evolved and Global Bridal was able to suggest several different gowns within my budget and criteria. The shop is a little homey, but the gowns were clean and in good condition. I ultimately ended up getting a dress elsewhere, but would totally recommend Global Bridal.

ing for. She pulled a gown that exceeded my expectations and matched a long veil to go perfectly with it. As beautiful as it was and I loved it. I did not say yes to the dress, as I needed to go home and think about it. I ended up going for a dress that I originally found online and Global Bridal Gallery did not carry it. I recommend this boutique! Store was clean and organized. Plenty of street parking.

se was what I wanted. I ended up not getting a dress that appointment. I went to 5 other appointments and couldn't find "the one." When I went back I told Marie to pull me mermaid style dresses and she pulled some of the most beautiful gowns I have ever seen. I found my dress that appointment. She had me walk to the door and back and when I did I knew at that moment it was for sure the one I was getting married in. I would 10/10 recommend this shop to anyone.

t. We actually did end up finding a dress on sale that would have fit the bill, but I ended up feeling uncomfortable for the whole appointment because of the initial comment about my budget. I also didn't feel like I had the full attention of the person helping me. She would disappear for extended periods of time. The dresses were lovely, but not a great shopping experience.

aying I wanted and brought me dresses that fit the bill – the third one I tried on was the one! They were also just the warmest, most pleasant salespeople ever – my mom and I felt like they were members of the family by the time we left the store. They were super supportive about me going to another dress store I had already made an appointment at before deciding on my dress, but told me “we can tell you love it and we know you’ll be back” – and they were right! I came back the next day, tried the dress on again, and bought it. I also did my alterations with Global Bridal Gallery and they did a phenomenal job. I had two fittings and needed minimal alterations – cups added, taken in at the waist, taken out at the hips, bustle added – and they executed them perfectly. They made me feel beautiful every time I came in. I cannot thank Global Bridal Gallery enough for making me feel like the gorgeous bride I had always hoped to be.

ave a HUGE selection so it was easy for them to pull dresses that matched my vision. Not only did they help me select the perfect dress, but I also trusted them to do the alterations on the dress, which was one of the best decisions I made. The dress fit like a glove. When I went to pick up the dress after my fittings were done, they asked me to try the dress on one last time. I hadn't really planned on this, but figured it couldn't hurt. I was SO THANKFUL I did. I had lost a little more weight since my previous fitting and the dress was just a tiny bit loose under my arms. The amazing staff member told me to go grab a coffee and come back in 45 minutes. In that time she had tailored that part of my dress so when I put it on 3 days later it was PERFECTION - and I felt so confident in it. I thoroughly recommend this shop!

ough" and that "I wanted more va-va-voom". Maria found me VA-VA-VOOM! And I had so much fun doing it with her. I would not have found that dress without her and it truly is the dress of my dreams. I cried when the she put the veil on and we knew it was the one. Thank you SO much Global Bridal and especially thank you to Maria!

side the box to suggest flattering styles I had not previously considered. Diane ultimately helped to piece together the perfect look I may not have envisioned otherwise, and I am grateful for her thoughtful elegance in styling me for my wedding. Global Bridal Gallery also completed my alterations in house and helped to preserve my gown after our special day.

up buying. The best part was she knew my style even better than I did, because I probably would not have picked that dress to try on. This was hands down the best bridal salon that I visited, and I’m so glad a friend’s recommendations brought me here!!

options to help me figure out what I liked and did not like for my first visit. She listened to my comments and modified picks based on them and never rushed the appointment. I returned for another visit and ultimately bought a dress at GBG. Serki supported me through each appointment, was friendly, and professional throughout the process.

d to my needs and feedback and respected my budget from the first visit! They were very honest about costs “that dress is beautiful, but, it’s more than your budget…” and then would find me a similar style dress within my budget. I actually came back a few times to try on dresses and they were extremely patient each time. They were upfront about the adjustments that would need to be made to the dress I finally picked and how much those would cost. On my wedding day, I had a dress that looked like it was MADE FOR ME thanks to Global Bridal Gallery!! And yes, my husband cried when he saw me in it. Wonderful experience and would recommend to any and all brides!!

rought out. The seamstress (I think her name was Stacy) was also wonderful to work with - very skilled and so friendly. My one complaint stems from my final fitting. I had to come in by myself and I didn't receive the same attention I had previously because the focus seemed to be on the brides who had guests with them. Stacy was absolutely doing her best, so my complaint is not with her but rather, GBG should have more than one seamstress working with brides on a Saturday afternoon. I waited about 30 minutes to even try on my dress and the woman who was helping Stacy was completely incompetent. I wanted to leave my final appointment feeling amazing and instead I felt unsure about whether my dress was perfect because I hadn't received the level of attention I needed. Regardless of my less than stellar final experience, my dress was beautiful and overall, I'm very satisfied with the level service I received.

e seeing that day and that you have all the time and options in the world. My sales consultant, Marie, made the day even more fun than I expected it to be. Alterations with the boutique are also a breeze and they have some of the best seamstresses on their staff. We also purchased my mother in law’s dress there and had the same great service!

expecting to find my dream dress and little did I know I found it within the first four dresses I tried on. I did wait to buy the dress however I bought it shortly after that and the experience was amazing! Even my mother bought her mother of the bride dress at that wedding salon. Danielle, Suki (spelling?), and Maria were all amazing to work with (I’m sorry I can’t rememeber. The names of who else I worked with but they were also exceptional and friendly! ). They were all attentive to my needs and my wants. They were never pushy and due to that I was able to find a dress under budget. Their seamstresses we’re talented, meticulous and miracle workers. They were able to save my mothers veil which I was fortunately able to use on my wedding day because of their great problem-solving skills! I highly recommend using that in regards to any and all bridal dress shopping needs from alterations to dresses to mother of the bride dresses.

my budget. I found my dream dress during my first visit and after two alterations appointments, it fit perfectly. Every staff member I interacted with was friendly, helpful, and made the whole process enjoyable and stress-free!

d the perfect dress and would have to settle for "good enough." I went dress hunting with my mom and bridesmaids on a couple different occasions with no luck, and eventually decided I would visit a few salons on my own. I was a little nervous about going to try on dresses by myself, but the ladies at Global Bridal Gallery were so kind and welcoming. My consultant Marie was beyond sweet and clearly so excited for me -- she made me feel completely at ease. I had a really specific idea of what I wanted, which I described to Marie, and she brought out multiple options that were spot on. Every other salon I'd gone to, it felt like the consultants weren't listening to me and would bring out dresses that were nothing like I described. Marie was also the only consultant who actually respected my budget -- and, when she had an option she thought I should try that was about $300 over budget, she asked my permission before showing it to me, which I really appreciated. When I first tried it on, I was excited about it, but wanted to see a few more options... a couple dresses later, though, I asked if I could try it on again. That time, I started tearing up and knew it was the one! A couple weeks later, I set up another appointment so my mom, aunt, and a couple of my bridesmaids could see the dress. We had a great time doing the "Say Yes to the Dress" thing! Global Bridal Gallery truly has the best selection of absolutely gorgeous dresses at a reasonable price point in the area. This place is such a gem! Thank you so much to Marie and everyone at Global Bridal Gallery for making my wedding dress dreams come true!

the first dress she brought out! The only downfall is, they did not have my size in the gallery, so trying it on versus what I actually received were different. The dress was tough to manage after alterations and did not look the same, but still looked good.

t on, I knew it was the right one. It was strapless with a simple lace pattern and an A line skirt, which was quite flattering on someone with my body shape. The tailoring team then did a wonderful job of hemming the dress, creating the bustles, and tweaking the bodice to fit me. I loved my experiences at Global Bridal Gallery, and I owe it to them for making me look gorgeous on my big day.

think this is a great starting place to determine what styles you like and the look you're going for. Second, the prices are incredibly reasonable and fair. There are gowns available for every price point and the same gown is often priced lower here than at other salons; same goes for the accessories (belts, veil, etc) -- you'll pay much less here than elsewhere. I had a great experience picking out my dress and the consultants were patient, accommodating, and had great ideas. I went to Global Bride Gallery because they had a particular dress I wanted to try (which I ultimately purchased) but the consultants did a great job of understanding my style and picking a few similar dresses so I could know what was out there and be absolutely sure of my pick. I should mention that the showroom itself isn't quite as fancy or upscale as many other salons in Alexandria and DC. There's no stage, no professional lighting, no 360 degree mirrors, no champagne, etc.. The showroom is small and the dressings rooms are smaller, BUT in my opinion the selection, reasonable prices, and great service were worth it, but it's just something to be aware of going into it. I also did my alternations at Global Bridal Gallery and had a pretty good experience. The overall cost was pretty standard and the staff were willing to be accommodating and have several follow-up appointments to make sure my dress looked just as I wanted... and it ultimately did! The biggest stressor was when my dress wasn't ready for pick-up and we had to wait for about an hour and a half 2 days before my wedding. All's well that ends well and my dress was worth the wait. The one thing I wish I'd done differently is get input from the alternations staff before ordering a dress size; I was between a few sizes when ordering, and after working with alterations, I probably should have ordered a smaller size based on the work they had to do. It's a small thing, but I'd recommend a little tighter collaboration between the sales consultants & alternations staff if a bride is on the fence about a size. Overall, I highly recommend adding this to your list of stops as you shop for a wedding gown!

ent! She knows how to read body types and styles perfectly. She found my dream dress! Highly recommend!

ress. Also, the alterations department is amazing and works magic. I snagged the front of my dress with a pin 7 days before the wedding, and by the middle of the week when I picked up the dress it was completely gone, as if it never happened. Amazing work! I am only giving 4 stars because the shop gets really crowded at times and sometimes the staff seemed frazzled. I think that it took away from the very personal feel that I had at some other shops, despite the fact that I visited several times in the process of shopping and fittings.

nd what I wanted in terms of style. I would definitely recommend!!

d helpful when things went unexpended. They have a great selection and were helpful without being too overbearing with their opinions. As a local bride it was important to me to shop small for my dress and their store definitely gives you that experience!

other that was perfect. She was respectful of my price range, and did not try too hard to sell me on any accessories after purchasing a gown. I ended up purchasing the 4th gown I tried on, and absolutely loved it for my Outer Banks wedding. This boutique has a wide range of dresses for just about any bride. I chose 4 stars instead of 5 only because the consultants who answered the phone/greeted customers were sometimes rude/forgot about me on the phone (set it down and never picked back up). Alterations in store were professionally done, but a bit pricey. In the end, it was a great experience and I was very happy with my dress.

15 minutes, I found the dress of my dreams. From there, they helped me to find the perfect veil to compliment my dress. Their fittings were organized, and the work was impeccable. Not only did my dress fit me perfectly, but it was even comfortable! I couldn't be more pleased with Global Bridal and everyone on their team!

ble price (less than $2,000). They also do alterations too and can store your dress in a temperature controlled room until pick-up. It felt like a one-stop shop!

heduled an appointment. They knew exactly where the gown was and I fell in love with it right away. The staff was so sweet and I had all my fittings done at the salon too. The sweetest and knowledgeable tailor too and my gown fit like a glove!

went to every appointment. It was also a huge plus that they had the alterations down in the shop right upstairs. Very convenient!

in. They said they were booked, but when I said that they were leaving on the train they made time for me. (The person on the phone had asked me to hold but I could overhear the conversation that they had to make it work so my mom could be there.) That was such a great feeling to know they cared about my family being there. We arrived shortly after and worked with Marie. She is the wedding dress whisperer! We talked about what I was interested in and looked at pictures of some I had tried. She'll pulled about 5 dresses and we got to work. They were all stunning, but one was a little different from everything else I had looked at. At first I didn't even want to come out of the fitting room, but Marie knew what she was doing and it ended up being the dress I picked. It was absolutely perfect for my outdoor summer wedding! I decided to do alterations with the store too. They did a great job and were attentive at all 4 of my fittings.

($1750), I was feeling a little overwhelmed. I went to my appointment solo with my maid of honor on video chat. Marie came in, took me under her wing, and put me in gorgeous dress after dress that ALL came in way under budget. There were fun dresses, sexy dresses, romantic dresses, classic dresses, and modern dresses. Then came THE dress. It was far more dress than I thought I wanted, a big ball gown, lots of layers, and rose (as opposed to the still ivory I thought I wanted). I walk out, my MoH starts getting teary eyed, I get teary eyed, Marie is gushing, and the dress, this big beautiful dress that I never would've gone for if not for Marie, is perfect. It has the simplicity I want but enough soft details to keep it interesting. Marie puts on a belt and a veil and my MoH is sobbing. Two weeks later, I'm still thinking about the dress. I bring a local bridesmaid, and she falls in love with it too. Another week later, my parents (who had been away for a month) are finally able to see the dress before I buy and they're in love with it too. Marie and the rest of the staff were so beyond gracious, and patient with me. They made me feel like family. The best part? My perfect lovely dress was $500 under budget.

’t cheap but they are worth it!

ntered, the consultant was very dismissive and discourteous. She was Ill-mannered and acted like my SCHEDULED appointment was a massive inconvenience! I gave her my budget, which was fine with three other AMAZING shops that went above and beyond! The "consultant" here threw me two dresses and did not offer any assistance in the 'trying on' process. After these two options she said "well this is my last ditch effort," and showed me one more that was nothing like what I had asked for. Who treats a bride and her family like this on such a special day?! I will be telling all of my friends not to even waste their time here. There are better shops in Old Town that care about their brides! This place is an absolute disgrace and I am very happy that I went with another boutique. "Good luck" with the rest of your business.

s the experience that much better. They have such wonderful selections and I am happy to say I said "Yes" to the dress here. I just cant say enough good things about GBG. Danielle is the MVP there and made me feel so confident and comfortable!! Congrats to all you new brides! Do yourself a favor and come here!

le different. The first dress she had me try on matched the neckline I wanted but was completely different from everything else I imagined... and it was PERFECT. She matched a veil to complete the look and then worked with the store managers to get me my dream bridal ensemble at a price I could afford. I cannot say enough wonderful things about Michele and all the women at GBG. Thank you all for making my dreams come true!