Labella Bridal Boutique and Labella Too Alteration

hopping with a friend, not a total stranger. I also thought there was a great balance of consideration between what I was looking for in a dress and also what my mom wanted to see me try. Ellalyne made sure everyone was happy during the dress shopping experience! Since my appointment, there has been very clear communication about my order and the estimated delivery date.

y sister found one dress she really liked. It wasn't until she tried it on THREE times between other dresses that the consultant said "but if you need another size this one can't be ordered" knowing this one was one size too small. Bizarre and terrible experience. Absolute waste of time. Went to another bridal shop afterwards which had amazing selections and excellent service.

es. The dresses we found there were dated. Labella had a large selection of dresses in a wide variety of styles. Labella was able to narrow down the style we wanted and we found the perfect dress. Overall a great experience that left of feeling like we had just met with a family friend who helped us find the perfect dress.

and feel very special during this pivotal decision in the beginning of my wedding adventure. I ultimately chose one from this vendor even though I felt very rushed at the end as they were about to call in the next customers. The dress I did choose was gorgeous although for the price point, which I was able to talk down, I was surprised that there were rips and missing buttons resulting in significant tailoring services. The in-house tailor is very knowledgeable as she has been working on wedding dresses for decades. However, I feel like the tailor's suggestions just kept racking up the price ( almost the total of the dress itself) of the services with no major noticeable differences. Suffice it to say, the dress turned out great and fit me well. It was a very complicated dress with many buttons and a completely laced back.

was my very first appointment, and from the second we started trying dresses on, Ellalyne made me feel comfortable and beautiful. She had set aside a few dresses that matched my wishlist and Pinterest board - and the very first dress I tried on was the one! I also had my alterations done at La Bella Too - Marla and the alterations team were on board to get my dress looking exactly how I pictured it. They built beautiful sleeves, created a perfect bustle, adjusted the neckline, and more. My appointments were efficient, and every detail was taken care of. They also shared information and a coupon for dress preservation and cleaning.

reat in any of them either (they all had to be bunched in the back, and the straps were all the wrong size), so I didn't end up working with them. The woman who worked with us was nice too, even though I wasn't excited about any of the choices she picked out for me (honestly I would have preferred to choose a couple myself first so she could know better what I was looking for). However, because we thought it was a decent enough experience, my mom went back with her sister to try on dresses herself. She was already apprehensive about the dress-shopping experience going into the appointment. The only person there was a man which surprised her - she was uncomfortable with him helping her get dressed/undressed (she was grateful her sister was there). She actually found one she liked (not offered by the man) and she wanted to try that one on, but it wasn't her size or color. She asked to try on a different size and to see other colors, even if just online, and the man helping them said they didn't have her size, it was too small, and that she just had to pick a different dress in her size. That made her so angry and upset. He also said he didn't know how to get an online order started, that whatever she tried on would be the dress she bought. That's when Mom found out that it was an off-the-rack store, which I didn't know at all until yesterday (my appointment was last fall, 2022). They took the tags off so that people couldn't write down the label/designer information so someone could go buy the dress somewhere else (made sense as I was not allowed to take any photos during my dress appointment, and I had no way of getting the designer information if I wanted a dress that day). My mom left the store in tears, and my aunt was angry. I only heard about this experience yesterday, and it infuriated me that my mom left this shop so upset about her experience. My mom and I visited yelp yesterday and found a review from Dec. 2022 (after my dress experience) about a bride who was sold a dress off the rack that was 8 sizes too large (they had altered it in store to fit, but the actual alterations that would have been needed would have cost several more hundred dollars). The dress information and explanation that she was buying that exact dress (not an ordered one in her size) was not disclosed to her prior to her purchase, and she was mislead multiple times during her experience. I felt so angry after reading that plus after hearing about my mom's experience. I looked on the LaBella website to try and find something that says they only sell off-the-rack dresses, and I couldn't find anything. And I'm angry at the fact that my mom was already hesitant to go dress shopping, and that the man there was trying to push her towards dresses that she did not like/did not make her feel comfortable or beautiful. This store was recommended to us by personal friends, and they had great experience which is awesome. But I do not appreciate the lack of information and misleading that both my mom and I experienced. I would absolutely not recommend LaBella Bridal to anybody for wedding dresses or mother of the bride dresses.

dress and take into account the bride's wants and the guests' hopes. She asked my mom and best friend what they would love to see me in and how they would describe me. She put her all in making the experience fantastic. Another thing that really put this place over others was Ellalyne's attention to detail. Being a larger sized bride, I had other shops try to squeeze me into too small of gowns and ended up making me feel bad about myself. This was NOT the case here. Ellalyne made me feel absolutely beautiful in everything which helped boost my spirits and hone in on what I truly wanted. In the end, I did find my dress and a new friend in Ellalyne. I will be recommending this shop to everyone!

at her shop was extremely misleading and disappointing - please think twice before working with her.

ess and Marla went above and beyond to find the perfect material and make all the alterations. It was exactly what I wanted for my wedding day. Thank you so much!

s. On my wedding day, my dress was everything I could have ever wanted to wear when I married the love of my life! I highly recommend Labella Bridal Boutique!

et. HOW CAN YOU NOT HAVE COMPASSION IN THE BRIDAL INDUSTRY!!! We started my fittings in June and just took the dress home today 10/05/22. My wedding is 10/29/22. They messed up my dress so badly that I’m truly appalled. They made it 8” too small after the first fitting (when they pinned my dress so that it would form to my body) but as Marla says: “they make their dresses too small all the time lol”. Oh and she laughs at everything so be prepared to listen to her think all your frustrations are so funny if you actually decide to go there. It took 7 fittings total and they never even got my dress perfect! Two of the appointments were canceled due to me being called in for jury duty and then one was canceled by Marla because they hadn’t started working on my dress! So it would have actually been 9 fittings with the end result not being done right. It is also a 3 hour round trip each fitting! Marla and Jennifer never cared that it took so much of our time each fitting to come there and find out the dress isn’t anywhere near done! They are nasty people!! It took them 4 fittings to make the breast area somewhat better (it still isn’t how I want) and that is because by Marla’s words: “oh I didn’t write down all the things that needed to be done so I forgot” and “Jennifer’s daughter got married and so she was gone”. I DO NOT CARE! THATS NOT MY PROBLEM! I am getting married too! The world doesn’t revolve around Jennifer’s daughter! And get a NOTEBOOK THEN!!!! I’m pretty sure you learn to write in kindergarten. They need to be closed down or at least put the gremlins that work in the alternations department into a dungeon and actually hire real seamstresses. They ruined my entire wedding dress experience! I hate them for that! I can never get that back! They should honestly be in the funeral industry because everything they touch they kill! DO NOT GO HERE!!!! YOU WILL TRULY REGRET IT!!!

hroughout the duration of her appointments. She ensured that my bridal vision and wedding day dreams were a priority. You can feel her passion from the moment you enter her one of a kind boutique. All of my expectations were fully exceeded at my appointment. I cannot express how grateful I am and how wonderful it is to be a part of the Labella Family! Not only did I find my dream wedding dress, but I also found my dream welcome party + exit dress! Charleston, SC is going to shine a little brighter that weekend all thanks to Ellalyne.

comfortable that I wore it all night long! Marla is a wonderfully sweet person who really knows her craft. Thanks Labella for helping to make my day magical!

erfectly, required no alterations, and it was a huge hit on my wedding day. She has an incredible design resume, and it truly shows when she brings you incredibly gorgeous dresses for your try on! She perfectly matched my style, and body type, while still showing me a great deal of new styles that I loved, and wouldn't have initially thought of trying. I've also used the alterations department for attending other weddings, and they are speedy and always perfect the first time. 10/10!

customer service received. They printed a small sign with my name to welcome me. Ellalyne was personable and easy going. She was able to help me incorporate new ways on how to wear my pearls. Myself and my future sisters-in-law had a wonderful time. We were able to drink Prosecco during the appointment. The vibe and atmosphere felt like we were visiting an old friend, having a good time. There was no pressure to buy a dress. And though I found a dress I loved, I could not say yes to the dress. I ended up going with a dress that I originally saw online and unfortunately Labella Bridal did not carry it. I strongly encourage all brides that live in the DC area to venture out to this boutique.

de my wedding dress dreams come true. Not only did I find the dress of my dreams but had such a memorable experience with my family. Thank you to Ellalyne she truly is the best.

ssory she put on me. There are not enough good things to say about this place. If you’re looking for a wedding dress, then this is where you need to look! All the dresses she pulled for me were stunning and gorgeous. My group and I felt so comfortable and welcomed. I could not have imagined a better experience in finding my dress!

visited. It was hands-down the best experience I could possibly ask for! Ellalyne sets up every appointment for just you, and makes you feel like you are the most special woman in the world. She has an amazing selection of gorgeous and unique dresses for you to try on, and helps you find a one-of-a-kind dress that you feel like was made for you. What an amazing experience! This was part of what made planning my wedding so special, all thanks to Ellalyne and La Bella Bridal!

tions costing an insane amount. I also had a bridesmaids dress hemmed and will be bringing dresses to be altered there in the future. Thank you so much!

was helped by Eva who was so nice and helpful! I found a dress that I liked, but wasn’t able to say yes right then because I needed more time to think about it. For my second visit, I was helped by Ellalyne, the owner, who was just as nice and helpful and made the whole experience so awesome! I was able to say yes to the dress during my second visit! There is only one copy of each of the dresses at LaBella’s; you do not order dresses from LaBella’s, the dresses you try on are the dresses you take home. For instance, when I went back the second time (~5 months after the first visit), the dress I had originally liked was no longer there, so I tried on different dresses and found another one I liked. While this did not end up being an issue for me, I feel it's a good thing to be aware of going in.

as just focused on us. The first dress was beautiful, but the second was The One! I didn't even know a dress like that existed and she matched it to me perfectly, I didn't even get to see the dress until it was already on me! Ellalyne took time to make small adjustments to the dress, like pinning the straps to fit, which none of the other salons had done, and it made such a HUGE difference being able to see the dress actually fit me! My privacy was also kept in consideration and I appreciated that greatly, something else I hadn't seen at my other appointments too.

you and fits within your budget. She knows exactly what dresses will suit you best and haves them picked before hand. Accessories, shoes, veils, dresses all you need. Bridesmaids and grooms too. Its such a VIP experience, and all of the dresses are one of a kind stunners. Absolutely breathtaking. I cannot stress enough that this is the place every bride should go. I only wish I could try on more dresses with her!

me a couple weeks before my appointment to ask me some questions on what I was looking for. When we got to our appointment, she had me try one on that she had pulled just from that conversation. After trying on several other dresses, we kept returning to that first one. EllaLyne knows her product and her clients so well that she was able to find the perfect dress for me based on a phone call. On top of that, the dress was nothing like what I was originally expecting to like, which made it even more amazing. I then got my alterations done downstairs at Labella Too. Alterations ended up working out, but they were very frustrating to work with downstairs. I had 4 appointments and 2 of those appointments, they called and cancelled because they had not gotten the alterations done in time. The second time they did this was 1 week before I had to pick up my dress to fly home for my wedding. I was getting married in California, so was flying home a week before to finalize details. However, no matter how many times I told them I was leaving early, they kept telling me there was plenty of time because my wedding wasn’t for a couple weeks. When I tried calling EllaLyne to make her aware of the situation, she never returned my calls. I tried calling her 10 times at the shop and left 5 message, all left unanswered. Fortunately the dress was ready when I went to pick it up, but I had specifically scheduled appointments to allow time in case any of the final alterations we’re not right. Because she cancelled the last appointment, I had to pick it up blindly and just hope for the best. Therefore, I would highly recommend purchasing your dress from LaBella, but you may consider taking it somewhere else for alterations or start your alterations appointments before the 3 months prior to your wedding like they recommend.

that was the average price if you go anywhere, so not specific to them EXCEPT the person who does their alterations really knows what she is doing, so it made me calm, they also hold your dress for you until you need it for your wedding- that was free and so helpful!

ll when I wanted to move on. Even though I didn't find my dress there, I works recommend it as an option for people willing to spend over 1k. Such a lovely place.

for the alterations portion. You'll pay an arm and a leg. About half the amount of the dress unless it fits perfectly from the get go. My dress was amazing, but the alterations were a pain. I bought the dress and left it to be altered for almost 3 months (I live in the Midwest so I was going to come back a few weeks before ceremony). They had to fix a zipper in the meantime as well. I then had the fitting after 3 months and they had forgotten to replace the zipper. We scheduled more alterations at that visit. Then I had another fitting but they forgot to get my underbust bra done. So I had a third fitting, where they were going to take in the bust more. The day I went to pick it up, 15 minutes before my appointment, they call me and tell me that the underbust bra isn't done (that's 2 times now). I was already sitting in the parking lot having driven there. This was 2 days before I would leave to go to my wedding ceremony location. So I made sure they knew I was taking it home that day and that it's unacceptable to have paid over $700 for alterations that were not completed in the scheduled time frame. I was then told that when communicating with the seamstresses, they sometimes "forget things." My response was that customers pay A LOT of money for them not to forget things like that. So I came back an hour later after having wasted my time being there on time for my appointment, and told them that I was unhappy and that it was ridiculous that things aren't being done and forgotten about. Of course, all they said was sorry and didn't offer to compensate for the time lost. I could have had my dress altered somewhere else for a cheaper price and have had it done in a timely fashion versus paying and overpriced fee on every little thing and the place forgetting that it was needed to be done.

r was written incorrectly. Due to this, the consultant scheduled for me walked out and didn't come back. The clerk attempted to assist me in lieu of the consultant, but I wasn't able to find anything that fit my style. Overall, I understand that even though their style doesn't fit me, it will fit others. However, I was unpleasantly surprised at the unorganization of the consultation compared to all others I went to.

me to a decision on the wedding dress. When I made an appointment with Labella, I was still nervous. My husband and I went to the appointment and Ellalyne was so personal and really wanted to hear our vision for our ceremony ! We tried a few dresses and she saved the One for last. It was perfect and the way that she treated not only me and my husband but also when I skyped in my family on the west coast, she made it everything and more! I am so happy that I said yes to the dress, she made sure that I understood everything. I highly HIGHLY recommend Labella Bridal to find your wedding dress, prom dress or a special event dress!

nts before i said 'yes to the dress'. She was patient with me through it all. I also love that she helps you find the right accessories such as veils, hair accessories and a bouquet so you can picture how you will look on our big day. Marla in alterations is wonderful! I love this store. I would recommend it to everyone.

y, her dress didn’t fit me in a way I was comfortable. I had even talked to a place that does wedding dress alterations, but after considering all that would need to be changed, still knew I wouldn’t feel right in the dress. So I had mixed emotions about buying my own dress. There aren’t enough stars to convey how much I appreciated all that Ellalyne did to make my experience at Labella Bridal Boutique incredible. First I stopped by her lovely boutique on a whim, no appointment. Generally, not how most wedding dress shops work, right? She was so kind, she let me try on a few options and then we scheduled a more formal appointment. During my appointment it was like having a warm, caring fairy godmother open her closets of beautiful lace/silk/sparkly/you name it gowns (but think young and beautiful godmother). She has such a talented eye for what will look good on you. But what impressed me more was how she listens to what your vision is, what your budget is, and what *you* are looking for; so that you never feel like she is pushing or pressuring you into a dress. Then once you do pick your dress, if it needs any alterations Marla is right downstairs and I cannot rave enough about her talents. I wore a dress I was meant to be in thanks to Ellalyne and Marla at Labella Bridal Boutique. And the dress perfectly matched my mother’s veil, in a sign I think she approved of the dress too.

rom dress there as well so I knew its where I wanted to get my wedding dress. They are more than willing to work with a budget which really helped my mom and I. The owner of the store is beautiful, kind and very educated in wedding dresses. I highly recommend LaBella!!!

rchased my dress. When I asked the owner why she sold me a dress that didn’t fit, she tried to blame me by saying that it did fit during my appointment (it didn’t), that I was made aware of what I was purchasing (I wasn’t), and that one of the reasons they sell their dresses off the rack is so that they can carry a variety of dresses to accommodate “big brides” like myself.

ends and they were very understanding of my budget and worked with me. Ellalyne chose the prettiest veil and accessories for me to try on with my dress. I ended up buying everything there! I'm so happy I found this place!

ping to find the one. I not only found the one, but I found a dress that was perfect for me in every way. I loved every aspect of my dress, and got so many compliments on how I looked. If you want something different and haven't been able to find what you're looking for, definitely look here.

and would find a unique gown. Not only were we treated like royalty, the quality and finding the perfect gown was the easiest thing ever. Not only that, we received a free pair of exquisite shoes which were perfect and I could cut one more shopping trip off my list. Thank you for a great experience and my grand daughter felt like a princess.

to compete with all of the walk in's. I saw my consultant 3 times and she made me pull my own dressed from the rack. Do you know how hard it is to pick out a white dress in a room full of white dresses!? At Labella, I didn't have to do a thing except model dresses for my family and enjoy the experience. They are very flexible in pricing and help you stay within budget. Hopefully, I never get married a second time, but if I did, I'd go back to Labella!

to ourselves. They have an amazing selection of unique dresses that didn't look like any of the dresses that I tried, and in a variety of creams, ivory, and blushes. Elyane was wonderful at pulling the kinds of dresses that I was looking for (just remember to ask the price before you try it on). I found an amazing dress to say yes to. We were able to work with the price and alteration costs. As if the personalized, hand-written holiday card wasn't enough to explain how caring and wonderful the staff at this boutique is, you get to have alterations preformed by Marla. Marla is incredibly talented and knows what she is doing. Trust her with your dress and make the trip to Occoquan.

thoughtful advice on what would make it look classy for my body type. I live out of state and planning an out of state wedding can be difficult; however Marla offered to work around my schedule when I fly back in the next few months for my second fitting. Every time I go to LaBella's I feel very welcomed. They do a great job at making sure your experience goes as smoothly as possible! I would highly recommend them, especially the wonderful works of Marla Dean!

al bag. I purchased a dress that was a floor model and was told it would be dry cleaned after the alterations but they did not keep that promise. Bait and switch-they did not dry clean the dress because they claimed it would turn it yellow. I think they may have steam cleaned the dress but they missed the stains/spots so when I came to pick up the dress, I had to point out the stains and wait while they tried to remove the spots with some sort of spot remover. They removed most of the stains; the stains are barely visible. The dress was also missing some of the original details when I purchased it (a flower on the bodice was missing and some of the crinoline) so I paid nearly full/original price for a dress that was dirty and missing pieces. But the owner did work with me to discount alternations that I had to have done to the dress to compensate for this. What I didn't like most was the alternations shop associated with the store. I would have preferred a seamstress who offered suggestions to help enhance the way the dress looked on me but I didn't feel that she offered much in the way of advice. For example, the dress was missing a flower when I purchased it so I was looking for something sparkling to make the dress less plain. The seamstress offered a few suggestions that weren't really me and then she gave up and I was on my own. I shopped high and low and brought samples to my appointment and she was less than excited to help me. I also bought a bustier from another shop and I spent closer to $75 altering the bustier so it wouldn't show but it ended up creating back fat. Here’s a tip for small breasted women, you don’t need a bustier; I wish the seamstress would have suggested that. The worst part is that the day I went to pick my dress up, I showed up an hour early and the dress was not ready. I was told that I wasn't allowed to wait in the store and had to wait outside. When I came back on time, the seamstress had not completed the work and the dress still had the stains so I waited another hour. I emailed the owners but she has never called me back.

custom bustle for me that was perfect!) and the seamstress said she had worked on this dress at Alfred Angelo. Sure enough, my dress was for sale at AA brand new for cheaper than what I paid for it at La Bella. Just be cautious, and know that these consignment or secondhand dresses are not at secondhand sale prices. Staff is very thorough though and will definitely woo you and give you that glow-y, bridal feeling.

om, sister, and a couple bridesmaids. They asked for what I thought I wanted, and pulled dresses that fit the criteria before my arrival. When I had the second dress on, they went back, pulled some more, and the third dress I tried on fit like a glove. It only needed minor alterations, which they helped me with. I had given them my budget, and they came in below budget, which allowed me to also get a beautiful veil and hair piece. Working with LaBella was one of my favorite experiences in the wedding prep process!

uch as Alfred Angelo, David's Bridal, and others. Ellalyne blew my mind! We were instantly greeted as we entered she cute shop and taken to a private bridal staging area with tons of dresses lining the walls. Ellalyne asked me what two words describe the dress I was looking for and instantly brought me back a few dresses in my size and what I was looking for - each dress I tried on fit EXACTLY what I was envisioning for my special day. With her credentials of past work, it's no wonder she has a fantastic vision! I recommend her to my friends who are even looking for prom/homecoming dresses since they have a whole section for those as well. Funny enough, one of my bridesmaids who is getting married 2 weeks after me got her dress from LaBella - they just really know the dress industry.

" She found the dress and made me feel like royalty. She made the process amazing, the shop is beautiful (I highly recommend leaving some time to walk around Occoquan...it's adorable), and the selection is great. Do yourself a favor and check Labella out!