A Formal Occasion

ave advice on things to be cognizant of when trying them on. They had a wonderful selection at different price points and made the whole experience so enjoyable. I would absolutely recommend A Formal Occasion to any bride looking for the perfect dress!

ery conversation was to make sure I was seen and heard, and that I found the perfect dress! The initial phone call to set up my appointment was so detailed and genuinely felt like I was on the phone with a best friend, it was truly about me and what I was envisioning for my dream dress. I had a bit of a non traditional request and my excitement was 100% matched. When it came to my appointment that was no different it ~ the energy was high, the excitement was real, I was seen and heard..it’s almost hard to put into words the feeling that I had ~ it was that incredible and special. This entire experience exceeded any expectation I could have had! 🫶🏼 I could not thank the team at A Formal Occasion enough for helping me find THE PERFECT DRESS. 😍

for Lucinda and Pat. I can only share my experience and help future brides save time and have an experience like no other. First of all I visited a few bridal stores and felt like a number. On my way home I stopped in to A formal Occasion to take a look at their inventory. Immediately I was greeted by pat with a warm welcome and he showed me around until Lucinda was available to help me. That’s where the wedding dress magic began. She personally curated a dress selection and took the time to listen to my desires. She listened to my likes, my dislikes and quickly found the next. She never treated me like a number. She treated me as if she was dressing the queen for her wedding. After I selected my dress she sent me a personalized card thanking me for my business. After I left I had an experience with a seamstress that left me in a predicament due to timing of my wedding. I immediately called pat and Lucinda and they encouraged me to come back in as they had a large selection and they wanted me to be happy and comfortable for my wedding. When they say she is the “bride whisperer” they are not kidding. She knows her brides and how to make them feel as if they are the only bride she has ever met. When it comes to your special day, you need “special people” to get you there. As a happily married couple their selves, pat and Lucinda need a trophy for creating the best wedding boutique a bride to be could ask for. By the way, if you need to dress your grooms, they have that as well. Thank you 🙏 for taking such great care of me.

and confident and was able to capture my vision and make it come true! I highly recommend this place! 10/10!

ome sign at the entrance. Lucinda wanted to know about my vision and feel for the wedding and what sort of style I was thinking of. She pulled some dresses I pointed to and some of her recommendations. She showed how an off the shoulder sleeve could be added to a strapless gown to make it fit my requests. All of them fit well and helped us to narrow in on what we liked and what we wanted to adjust. The last dress was the winner and immediately brought me to tears. Pat even brought over a tuxedo that complimented my dress to show how it could look. I was able to get a beautiful Maggie Sottero gown in the perfect fit and style complete with a matching gown in one day! You will not be able to find this sort of in-stock selection and personalized service anywhere.

dress for me. A dress I didn’t even know I would want. It was an amazing experience and very fun as well! Highly recommend going to a formal occasion to dress shop.

w down the perfect vision for me. She is so incredibly kind too, and her energy shows real excitement and passion for brides shopping here. She helped me try on over 10 dresses before pulling an idea of what turned out to be MY perfect wedding dress. We also bought my cathedral veil from here, which was reasonably priced when buying the dress from them as well. Anytime I called with questions she was quick with answers. Loved choosing this bridal shop for my special day! Thank you, Lucinda!!

s looking for and she helped me find the perfect dress!

in my first shopping visit but it was meant to be!! Would recommend to any future bride looking for a fun, special, and memorable wedding dress shopping experience 😊

s just amazing from the start. She has exceptional customer service and hospitality. She asked great questions to get a picture of my style and pulled a series of perfect dresses for me to try on. Because she has such an inclusive range of sizes on hand I was able to buy a dress that actually fits with minimal alterations and walk out with it same day! I am so grateful I went A Formal Occasion for my wedding dress! Lucinda even took pictures of us while we were there so we could cherish those memories later. I just can’t say enough about the amazing experience I had here!! Go see Lucinda, you won’t regret it!!!!

overall! Thank you for making my day a lot more special! I love the accessories and options that they offer with your special day look! And the variety of dresses were truly gorgeous!

say yes”, especially since it was my first day looking. When walking into the shop, I already knew it was going to be special because there was such a cute personalized chalkboard with my name on before we even walked in the door! Lucinda is the most incredible woman, especially when it comes to transforming what could be a daunting, overwhelming experience into something magical. I am definitely not the bride who is going to be overly emotional about dress shopping, but working with Lucinda helped me understand how significant this process can be; when she started talking about how it’s not what the dress looks like but how it makes you feel and tearing up because she cares so much, I joined her in shedding a few tears! Pat was also a lovely addition to the team; he makes you feel right at home and even offered to clean my ring while we waited for the first round of dresses to be selected. The quality of the dresses was outstanding, and the prices were very reasonable considering the high level of service and quality of the products. Overall, I would highly recommend A Formal Occasion to anyone looking for not just another wedding dress shop. Lucinda and Pat have truly hit the mark and understand exactly how to make this the most unforgettable experience anyone could hope for!

She was able to help me know when to say no and when to decide it was a beautiful dress just not the right fit for my wedding. I'm terrible with decisions and terrible with being able to say no. She helped me find ways to decide which dress fit my wedding style. This experience was once again the best experience I could've asked for. Thank you again for helping me find my dream dress and taking the stress of dress shopping away.

dress is nothing short of amazing. Lucinda and her husband Pat are a great team. From my first call with Lucinda she was a joy. I love that she listens to her brides and really understand your vision for your big day. Both her and Pat’s communication throughout the entire process has been top notch. I can’t say enough about this place. I can rave on and on about A Formal Occasion but I will say this to sum it up…if you’re looking for a bridal shop that provides you a personalized experience, where they take the time to catch your vision for your big day, with great prices inclusive of fantastic customer service…then this is the place for you. Finding my perfect dress was FUN. My bridal party and I laughed the entire time. Lucinda knows her stuff. I’m looking forward to our upcoming wedding and sooooo glad I came across this gem!! If you’re on the fence GOOOOOO YOU WILL BE SO GLAD YOU DID

P, guiding her through the dress selection process. They went above and beyond anywhere else we’d been, with their unique personalization and even a gift for the bride! We all agreed we could not have asked for a better experience. We even got to take home her dress that very day! If you’re looking for a wedding dress, I implore you to make sure you stop by A Formal Occasion. You will not regret it!

ence SO fun. She has a gorgeous shop and amazing gowns! She knows her inventory and ensured I tried on gowns in my price point and my preferred styles!

to walk down the isle in it.

n I felt comfortable and at ease. My questions were answered and an appointment was made. When I arrived my name was on the welcome board for the day as well as a special sign in the bridal parlor for me. They made the process easy and listened to everything that I wanted. I ended up purchasing my dress that day and they knew all the right accessories to go with it. I got to sign the board before I left and they kept in touch with me the whole time while I waited for my dress to arrive. I got to pick up my dress yesterday and once again they made me feel comfortable and at ease. I can't say enough wonderful things about them!

me so many beautiful options! I ended up saying Yes! to the second dress I tried on. I will forever recommend this place to anyone looking for a dress!

ss. Of course, the “corner girl” was perfect for me. I will forever recommend this place to any new brides!! Absolutely amazing, and I can’t thank them enough for being so wonderful and patient with me and my family.

or me without feeling self conscious in my skin. Mrs. Lucinda took the time with me and my group to ask exactly what I was looking for, details of my wedding, who I was marrying, the back ground of how we met, and she was just so personable with me and my group. Mrs Lucinda has a big selection of plus size dresses and she will do every she can to help you find THE one!! Look no further for a wedding dress shop, this is by far the best one in all of North GA!! Thank you to you and your team Mrs. Lucinda, I appreciate y’all’s kindness so much!

, the support, the comfort, the intimate setting, the inventory and the list goes on!!! Ladies if you are a Bride to Be now or later please, please give yourself the opportunity in taking a trip to A Formal Occasion! It was Thee Best Experience Ever! Thank You so much Lucinda for making this the most memorable experience for me!! I wish I could have recorded this moment, but it is stored in my memory forever! I hope each of you have the chance to experience what I have!! Beyond Amazing!!! Shavanda 2/22

zing! They went out of their way to make sure you were taken care of the whole time you were there. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND IT!!

iful, recognized, and heard. Walking into A Formal Occassion, I instantly felt that southern hospitality with that quality charm I’ve always envisioned for my wedding day. Lucinda listened to my wishes and pulled dresses nothing short of amazing! All of their dresses are one of a kind and breathtaking. Lucinda takes pride in the fact that all of her dresses are unique with a wide variety of a selection all hand picked with her brides personalities in mind. There is no other place you could receive the assistance, companionship, or generosity while finding your dream wedding dress. A Formal Occassion is the place to go that will provide you with that perfect experience and complete all your wedding visions. They take care of everything! Book your appointment. You will be forever thankful you did.

ut my experience. From the morning of my appointment to when I came home, I felt absolutely pampered. The store owner is so welcoming and inviting and provided the best experience for me and my family. My bridal consultant really listened to my vision and pulled the most beautiful dresses for me to try on and I found my dream dress! I am absolutely in love with my wedding dress and loved every bit of my time at the store. I can’t recommend them enough!

t to mention the veil of my dreams. Lucinda and Katie are two of the most genuine people I have ever met and made this experience what every little girl dreams of not only for me but my family I brought shopping as well. Every single bride should come here just to experience their kindness. Even if you don’t find your dream dress here i promise the experience alone is so worth it. I think it would be extremely difficult to find another bridal boutique with workers who just as excited that you’re getting married than you are! They had so many personal touches and gave us their undivided attention. If truly was a day I will remember for the rest of my life. Like I said I cannot say enough kind things about this place i just implore all future brides to come shop here!!

er Bridal shop) was unable to be correctly altered! I called this shop on a whim and the precious owner worked me for an appointment the same day! After hearing her calming voice on the phone, I knew this was the place to go! She was so patient and helpful! The shop has a wide variety of styles and the owner seems to know just what you want! She even stayed late and helped with me every detail of my wedding day look! I ended up purchasing the dress she hand picked for me! It is stunning, unique, and perfectly suits my personality! The day ended with pictures with my mother and they even handed me the sweetest gift!! I'm pretty sure the owner of this boutique is my fairy Godmother!!! I can't recommend this shop enough! It's worth the drive even if you are not local!!

me feel so comfortable and welcome. Not only did I find THE dress but they even cleaned my ring and stayed open after hours to help my vision for the dress come to life. I would definitely recommend them to every bride!

ing vision, and your preferences, not just the wedding date, while getting a complimentary ring cleaning and a precious gift. Being escorted to rooms filled with dresses from size 0-26, each in every style! It is not hard to see that their goal is to find the RIGHT dress for you, not just a gorgeous one. One that takes your breath away, brings tears to your eyes, and embodies you. Now imagine all of that at an affordable price! Sounds too good to be true, right? A fair warning to you though; if you want the full experience of browsing several stores and trying on lots of dresses, come here last because you will not walk out of this store without a dress in tow. And once you do, you celebrate! You get to sign the wall, have your picture taken with a rose (that you get to keep!) and a sign stating "I said yes to the dress!" If you want an impersonal, in and out type of experience, this is not the store for you. But I HIGHLY recommend this store to any bride looking for a truly personal, authentic, comfortable, fun, and joyous time while feeling glamorous in gorgeous wedding gowns!

e gift in the very beginning they really know how to make a stressed bride feel at ease <3

tment they really got to know me and asked all the right questions. Upon arrival my party and I were welcomed with great attitudes. I was given a little gift, so sweet! They asked about me and my fiancé, what I was looking for in a dress, and how I wanted my dress to make me feel. I felt super comfortable. They really cared about my feelings through the whole process, not just the feelings of my party. We dressed me up like it was my wedding day to get the right feeling I wanted to feel. Once I said yes to the dress, everyone celebrated and was so happy for me. Tears were flowing. They took pictures of us, gave me another gift and let me sign the canvas with my future last name on it. The process of ordering my dress was so simple and easy. After, I received multiple texts of gratitude and encouraging words. They are so sweet. I love this place and highly recommend them!!

lcome. I spoke with Katie while booking my appointment over the phone. She spent time with me to ask me questions about my venue, my wedding theme, and things that were important to me on my big day. It was very easy to book an appointment and I quickly got a confirmation email to follow up with the day and time reminder. The day of my appointment I was sent a text with a little sign with my name on it in their bridal salon letting me know they were excited to meet me, it was such a kind gesture and it made me feel welcome and excited to get to my appointment. Lucinda and her wonderful husband Pat helped me , my maid of honor, and my mother during my appointment. She sat down with me and spoke with me about what I thought was important about my wedding dress and how I wanted to express myself. She was so kind and a wonderful listener and was able to quickly understand exactly what I was looking for in my dress and how I wanted to feel. We went through a few dresses, she made me feel like I looked beautiful in all of them and critically listened to what I liked and didn’t like about each one. I had concerns about wearing white because of my pale skin but she quickly addressed that by providing me dresses that did not wash me out. I also had concerns because I am going through a weight loss journey and she was so kind and respectful and able to help me guess what size dress I would need come wedding time. When we finally found the one I immediately knew it was for me and I felt so beautiful. She paired it with the perfect veil and she celebrated with my entourage just like she was a member of the family. She gave me a little gift, let me sign my future last name on her bridal board and had Pat take some pictures with their “I said yes to the dress” signs. It was such a wonderful experience. You’ll be so glad you came here. Can’t say enough wonderful things about them!

ittle touches they do really make a difference. After submitting my inquiry, the owner called and talked to me for 20 minutes about what I had envisioned for my dress, my venue, and the whole wedding--and she seemed genuinely interested. The day of my appointment, they sent me a text saying they were excited to meet me and even a pic of the little marquee with my name on it. After arriving, I was really impressed with Katie, she sat down talked with me some more about what I was looking for and wanted in a dress. She pulled several styles and had me rule out any I didn't love. We went through pretty quickly and tried on several. After the initial try on, we went back through and tried some others again. (I ended up going with the very first one I tried on). I never once felt rushed or felt like she had any where else in the world to be. She was also not invasive in the dressing room (I've been to some shops and I felt like there was no privacy while trying on the dresses). After purchasing my dress, they took some pics and also sent me a follow up email with the individual photos and a collage. A week or two later, I received a hand written thank you note. I would highly recommend them to everyone I know who is in the market for a dress :)

feel rushed. It just felt like a fun shopping day with the girls! I was so stressed before and once I walked in that all melted away. The staff was so kind, knowledgeable, and professional. I could not imagine finding my dream dress anywhere else. Thank you so much for making me feel so special and beautiful during my dress shopping experience!