Allegria Bridal

al shop appointment I had as a backup because I knew she found me the one. The process was stress free and easy because of Barb and Allegria Bridal and they are the reason I felt so beautiful on my wedding day. Barb let me try on as many dresses as I wanted and I did not feel pressured to purchase that day if I did not want to. My mom was with me and even mentioned how easy and fun the process was and she knew instantly Barb had helped me find the perfect dress. I even used them for gown cleaning and preservation after. I also went with their alteration services and Luciane of Boston was amazing to work with! The process was stress free and I enjoyed every appointment with Luciane. She scheduled as many appointments as we felt were best and even created a video for my train for my matron of honor. Luciane made the perfect alterations and my dress fit like a dream. I can't say enough great things about Barb and Allegria Bridal and Luciane of Boston. They contributed to my wedding day being so perfect and I highly recommend them!

e I didn't get pressured into buying a dress that day. But I ended up falling in love with one of the dresses I tried on and decided to say YES! We worked with Kristin and she was lovely. She let me try on as many dresses as I wanted and didn't pressure me into buying one that day. She was also really helpful suggesting accessories / customizations to the dress (I ended up adding a custom bow to the back of my dress, as well as a belt). We also had the whole place to ourselves during our time slot on a Saturday. The dress came in earlier than anticipated and it was perfect! I also worked with a seamstress associated with Allegria Bridal for my alterations - Luciane of Boston. She was WONDERFUL! We had 4 separate appointments to make sure my dress fit perfectly for the big day. She explained a lot to us throughout the process and did a full tutorial for my matron of honor about how to bustle the dress (quite complicated)! She's not inexpensive, but I think it's totally worth it! Feeling like the most beautiful bride is priceless! I would highly recommend Allegria if you want a personalized experience where you're made to feel as special as you should be when you're the bride!

ghtful, friendly, and accommodating. They provide a space with zero pressure, which makes it all the more exciting and fun when trying on wedding dresses. I couldn't recommend this place more highly for a bride-to-be!

ses as I could find in the store, and were so knowledgeable about adjustments that could be made to each style. My one piece of constructive feedback is that the inventory here is on the smaller side. For me, it was incredible because I knew what I was looking for, but for a bride who wants a very wide selection of styles and designers, this could be a drawback. All in all, I'd suggest this to anyone who wants an attentive, quiet experience while shopping (and already have suggested this store to multiple people in the 2 days since going)

solutely stunning, and I very much appreciate their help in finding it. The seamstress, Luciane, was efficient, honest, and extremely good at her work; I looked and felt like a princess in my perfectly-fitted wedding gown! Thank you so much for all of your efforts!

ng the visit! They have a wonderful selection of timeless style dresses. The one I selected I am so pleased with, and wish I could wear it again! The fabric quality, the selection of the accessories they had to style it with, the top quality of the alteration services available on-site, and the service of all who worked with us make this a boutique I strongly recommend to brides in the Boston area. Had we not had two west coast bridesmaids who would not be able to travel to try on dresses, we would have also likely chosen bridesmaid dresses there, as they had a beautiful selection as well! Thank you so much again, Allegria!

ress straps were too tight, and with the bodice sitting at my waist where it should be with longer straps, the neckline was too low. Plus the dress was made for a smaller bust than I had, so many changes were needed to get it to properly fit me. However, at the appointment, my nerves were immediately eased by how professional Luciane is and how smoothly the appointment went! She reassured me that the dress could be made to fit me, no problem. Ultimately, she raised the neckline of my dress, lengthened straps, added boning, took the skirt in as much as she could to accent my booty (even though the dress wasn't structurally a mermaid fit), and did the rest of the normal fittings plus hemming and bustle. She also worked with me to make a cape and attached puff sleeves out of a veil I purchased separately. Luciane saw my vision for the dress and the cape and made them come to life beautifully. She was so kind and helpful and reassuring and professional. You could not go wrong with having her do your wedding dress alterations! Review for Allegra Bridal: 4 stars I first went to Allegria Bridal to try on crepe dresses by Madi Lane, but I wasn't 100% sure about buying by the end of the appointment. Later, I told them I was interested in trying a specific dress by Madi Lane that they didn't carry, and they offered to ask the designer to ship a sample just for me to try! They also had trunk show for the designer that coming weekend, so they worked with us to rush ship the sample so I could get the trunk show discount if I ended up ordering the dress (shipping costs would go toward the cost of ordering too). Well, it was the one! I didn't even know that shipping a specific dress was even an option and I'm so glad that Allegria Bridal offered it. One complaint is that the boutique did not notify me when my dress arrived at the shop. I had to inquire on my own and I could have used the extra month or two to try on the dress with accessories. I also happened to buy extra fabric for custom accessories, but the alterations I ended up needing 100% required the extra fabric. I wish the stylist had recommended buying the fabric specifically for alterations, especially since I would not have had much time to order the fabric once alterations began.

he whole process fun and stress-free! Luciane did my alterations and she is also just wonderful - such a sweet woman and ensured that my dress fit perfectly and that I was happy! It fit like a glove and felt confident in it!

only incredibly talented and has an excellent eye for what needs to be done, she's also so kind and patient. I felt a little nervous and dizzy at one of my visits after asking Luciane to remove some of my dress' petticoat (there was no reason to be nervous, to be clear, it all looked perfect. Just a combo of nerves and not eating breakfast before the appointment). Still, Luciane was so kind and waited with me as I sat down until I felt better, and even brought me water and (very good) chocolate. At my other appointments, my two friends came with me and we all truly had such a good time as Luciane made us feel welcomed and at ease. And most importantly, I couldn't be happier with how my dress turned out. Luciane had to squeeze me in for one additional alteration to take the dress in a little more after losing some weight right before the wedding and she made it so the dress fit perfectly. She really was amazing and I would so highly recommend her!!!

dresses, and I found the perfect one! I also used Ling for alterations, and although she originally fitted my dress too low on my chest for my preferences, she was so accommodating when I looked at the photos and realized I would like it changed (she let me come in the next day, on her lunch break!). My dress turned out beautifully and I am so happy I found it :)

through it! Note that I *did not* buy my dress at Allegria, so I don’t know what that experience is like - this review is only for the alterations process through Allegria. At my first appointment, Ling pinned my dress according to where she would alter it, but consistently made comments about my body size compared to the size of the dress. I think for most women, this would be pretty discouraging, regardless of having a generally positive self-image. At the end of the appointment, the dress was still not pinned to fit me as I would like, but Ling assured me that with the right sticky bra, it would feel fitted. I believed her and went home to buy practically every sticky bra on the market. At my second appointment, I overheard Ling telling the previous customer that she needed to buy a sticky bra. Spoiler alert: YOU DO NOT NEED TO BUY A STICKY BRA. Your seamstress should be able to fit your dress to you so that there are not gaps. When I tried my dress on, it was still too big, even with every version of sticky bra. I stayed for an hour trying to get Ling to make more adjustments, but she said it was not possible. I went home distressed that my wedding was 2 weeks away with a dress that did not fit. I did end up finding an amazing seamstress (Juliette’s Alterations in Hyde Park/Mattapan area) that was *amazing* and worked with me to make the dress fit me as it should, without a sticky bra, with so much more professionalism and even a much more reasonable cost. Do not waste your money on alterations at Allegria Bridal.

d. Allegria carries a wide range of elegant wedding dresses. (I had visited several bridal salons before this one, I definitely recommend Allegria.) As soon as I put on Legends Romona Kevena, I knew I found my dress (I couldn’t stop smiling). Julie also helped me pick a perfect veil. The veil arrived well before the wedding dress so Allegria held it for me. Then COVID was upon us and I had to try on my dress with a mask - I confessed a blue surgical mask just didn’t go with a wedding dress and a veil!! We decided to postpone so the entire ensemble went into long term preservation for a couple of years. Julie was very responsive to my questions regarding timing to re-try the dress for alteration, etc. She was also very accommodating when I wanted to try on the dress a few months ahead of the schedule - I was afraid it would not fit. Thank Goodness that was not the case and with the help of the local wedding alternation (Lucianne) - the dress and veil were perfect for our wedding. I would highly recommend Allegria and their entire staff. Be guided by them but let them know if you have specific preferences.

I likely would not have chosen for myself. I ultimately ended up getting that one! She has tons of experience knew exactly what I was envisioning without me even truly being able to articulate it. Additionally, my fiance and I got married in a short timeframe and they helped me get my dream dress in less than 6 months. I worked with Ling for alterations and she was also incredible! She altered my dress perfectly and was so accommodating.

helpful. Their in-house seamstress, Maria, was also on point with the alterations and also very helpful!

ended, I went to no more than 5 places. Most of the dresses either did not fit my body type or where not my style, which was very frustrating. I reached out to Allegria based on reviews I found. Within a few hours of contacting them, they booked an appointment that worked with my schedule. They were the 5th and final place! Once I was there, Barb made me feel so welcome and at ease. There was no pressure to find a specific style, but rather she listened when I mentioned what I did and did not like. I tried on 4 dresses and the second dress turned out to be the ONE! The minute I tried it on I felt so comfortable and so much like myself in the dress. It was a simple silhouette, off-the-shoulder, with beautiful beading down the back. I wanted just a touch of embellishment/embroidery and Barb help me select the perfect belt that accented the dress. I also really enjoyed working with Lucia, the seamstress recommended by Allegria. I had three different fittings and she was able to make tailor the shoulders, neckline and an easy-to-assemble, beautiful bustle. Whenever I had a questions, whether by email or phone, they responded within a day or two. I appreciate their professionalism, great communication, and most of all helping me select my wedding dress.

cause they didn't have my dress ... all of a sudden it's 2 weeks from my wedding and still no dress. You can only imagine the sheer horror and panic I went into. Being a size 2 in wedding gowns, there was very little chance of me finding a last minute sample. Julie let me know they had a size 6 Madi Lane sample. She let me come in immediately to try it on, take a few pics, and think about it. I ended up purchasing it, and Julie / Ling had me in for my fitting less than 48 hours later. Ling spent almost 2 hours with me, making sure it was cut down enough, even adding in a custom edit to the back of the gown. I was so emotional after being scammed - I couldn't believe how well she treated me. Even though it was a last minute sample dress, she made me feel like a princess - not to mention she is a MASTER at her job. She even added boning to the gown so that it laid flat and didn't crease. I also kept losing weight (stress!!) and had to have it taken in a few more times which I felt bad about it, but Ling was a true professional and didn't complain even with the tight timeline. My only regret is not buying from Allegria to begin with. This place deserves more than 5 stars. They really care about their brides, and I am so thankful they saved the day.

t it all went very smoothly and my dress was still stunning in 2021! The color was the exact same a year later. Barb even answered my mom's call on her personal cell one Saturday because we had an urgent question related to altering my wedding dress - she is the BEST! I also worked with Luciane, the seamstress Barb recommended, and she is AMAZING! The dress fit me so perfectly! Many people said the top of the dress looked painted on my body - that is how well it fit me :). I loved everyone I worked with here!! They will not disappoint.

to Allegria and met Barbara and everything changed! She was able to understand what I was envisioning while providing advice and she picked out the most beautiful dress!!! It had the perfect amount of detail, it was lightweight and easy to walk/dance in, it hit me in all the right places, it was just magical. Allegria has the best and most elegant dress selection and I am so grateful for them!! This is the place to go!!

the first dress I ended up liking. Julie was great at helping me through the process and envision what the dress could look like with some alterations. The seamstress they work with Luciane is also amazing and worked wonders with my dress going above and beyond - she is so talented! Highly recommend!

fferent styles, and really listened to what I liked and disliked about each one. Based on the feedback I was giving, she pulled a dress for me that ended up being THE ONE (yes there were tears!). The alteration process was great too- I worked with Ling who really helped me understand how to bustle the dress (it was kind of complicated-the dress had 2), which was a good thing because I ended up needing a completely random person to do it on my wedding day and I knew exactly what directions to give! Thank you so much for the wonderful experience, Allegria Bridal!

was my last stop, I described to Barb what I wanted, and she nailed it! I was looking for a long-sleeved, lace A-line, and had previously refused to put on a strapless gown. Barb had the vision and creativity to put me in a strapless dress and then show me how the designer could make a long-sleeved bolero to go on top. The gown and bolero ended up absolutely seamless, including the buttons we had added on, and I never could have come up with this piece on my own. Barb went out of her way to make sure I was 100% satisfied and I’m so grateful that I trusted her with my dress. The pictures speak for themselves! I also can’t write this review without mentioning Luciane, the alterations expert! She worked around my schedule (I flew back to the East coast for the alterations process) and accommodated me by having my fittings and completing the alterations all in one week. She is friendly, detail-oriented, and masterful at her craft. Lastly, I’ll note that Barb and the whole Allegria team made the cross-country shipping process so easy—my dress arrived in perfect condition and in plenty of time for my wedding. I’m glad I went to multiple salons because I got to enjoy the experience of trying on dresses, but if I had to recommend one salon to anyone in New England, I’d send them to Allegria!

ll as a veil and shoulder sleeves. Julie also assisted us with MOB and MOH dresses. We then knew this was the place for the Bridesmaids’ dresses. Barb and a few other assistants helped us with all the details when it came to selection, sizing, and ordering. Luciane was our seamstress, and she was very impressive with her detailed alterations, making our fitting appointments an enjoyable event. We couldn’t have been more pleased with the entire staff from beginning to end. They always made us feel welcomed, and the salon created a great atmosphere for anything bridal. Since we only had a micro wedding in August 2020, we look forward to returning for another fitting prior to the larger celebration in October 2021. I would highly recommend Allegria Bridal for any future bride. --Mother of the Bride

She was phenomenal.

l decision! They were not pushy at all and completely respectful of my budget (even when I ASKED if there was anything a little over they thought I should see, they stayed within my budget). The first dress I tried ended up being my dress and I had overall just a completely wonderful experience. I can be really hard to fit and not a single dress made me feel bad about my body. 10/10 would recommend, cannot say enough good things!