ATHENA'S BRIDAL BOUTIQUE

hey had the widest selection of dresses that fit the style and look that I was going for. Everyone is beyond personable, from the sales staff to alterations. I was never worried about my dress not looking how I wanted it to or not being ready in time.

t just pushing a sale on me. every dress I wanted to try on fit (size 18) which made me feel confident. and the sales woman was so kind to me and so helpful I believe her name was lexy.

E. I highly recommend them, especially for larger brides with confidence issues. They made me feel like a princess!

dress at the right price (and it even had POCKETS!). Even with the short deadline, the alterations were done and everything fit perfectly. Great, attentive, friendly staff and gorgeous dresses!

ery open to try anything as I showed her those same three pictures. The first one I showed her was actually right behind where I was standing. Grabbed that one along with several others similar to the other pictures. Lexy helped me pick/try on some beautiful dresses, also a couple I knew very quickly that didn’t work for me. When I put on that first one from the pictures, Lexy and I both knew right away it was the one before we even left the dressing room! Lexy made things super easy and made me super comfortable! I’d recommend her and the ladies at Athena’s Bridal to anyone!

les, and I really did have that magic moment when Lexi helped me into “The One.” We cried happy tears as she added a veil, and the ladies all seemed to share in my joy. Months later, when I returned for my fitting, Athena’s made sure my dress fit like a glove, and I felt so beautiful on my wedding day thanks to them!

just great overall. Although I wasn’t 100% comfortable in my body as I tried on dresses, they continuously reminded me I was beautiful and to not think of those things! I definitely recommend this bridal boutique. Thank you Donna for taking care of us! You will NOT be disappointed ❤️❤️🙌🏻 #MartinThorbughLUXE

l never forget! They were easy to work with. They knew what I was looking for by my description ( and I was being picky) but they worked with that and made it an enjoyable experience! The staff was amazing and made the experience fun too and the best part is I got to say YES TO THE DRESS!!!

e with ended up being the second one I tried on! She was the greatest part of picking out my dress and I can't recommend her enough. There was a bit of an issue when it came to doing alterations, however; there was a change in seamstresses between my first and second fittings, and half of the things that my mom and I had requested were not done. Basic fitting was done to the dress, but the additions of straps (which I stressed that I wanted, thicker ones than the spaghetti straps that came with the dress), and some sentimental items being sewn in were not done at all - the items were just left in the bottom of the bag. The original seamstress did take notes on all of those things during the first fitting and promised she would incorporate everything, but that seemed to be lost in the switch once she left. We basically had to lay out everything again for the new one, and we ended up not getting more than one tiny bit of a hem in scraps back as we requested. My dress had about 5-6 layers of fabric, and had a decent amount taken out because I am short, so I do not know where those other scraps went. Overall our experience was positive, and I got my finished dress a week before the wedding, but it became stressful having to worry about the dress getting done in the weeks leading up to my wedding day.

esses for every budget! I highly recommend them and I also recommend Dana! She’s the best at helping you pick out the perfect dress! After having a terrible experience at David’s bridal Athena’s had my perfect dress, so thank you for everything!!

i went to and found my dress!

ience was fine, exactly what is provided at a chain store, but I never had the moment where I truly felt like a bride. We decided to try Athena’s even though we didn’t have an appointment and it was already well into the afternoon. From the second we walked in the door, the experience was unmatched to anything at David’s. They immediately fit us in and paired me with an attendant named Donna. WHAT A GEM. She listened to the dress style I was looking for and thoughtfully took me around the store picking out dresses. When I told her my budget, she went looking in the back of the store and even found some more in my price range that still were similar to what I had in mind. Many of the other customers had already left the store so a few other employees came and watched as I tried on a few dresses. They made a wonderful and fun audience!! When I found my dress, I genuinely felt like a bride, and some of my family members started crying (it’s true what they say). Athena’s was courteous to my family who I brought with me and made each of them comfortable, including my mom who is suffering through a debilitating illness. Even some of the employees had tears in their eyes during the precious moment I shared with my mom and my sister. The dress I fell in love with was slightly out of my budget, but the store owner graciously was offering a discount for many of the dresses in the store and worked with me to give me a bigger discount than I originally thought I would get on that particular dress, my dream dress. I cannot thank the employees and the owner of the store enough for their kindness and generosity. I am still at a loss for words to convey the undeniable family-atmosphere, yet notable professionalism shown by this staff. If you’re getting married and need a dress, the ONLY PLACE YOU NEED TO GO IS HERE!!! Seriously. This place is the best.

ARLY and it was perfect. I can not wait to walk down the isle in it.

dice too. It seems like the whole staff is from NY too, which is awesome because that where I live and where my wedding is, so they knew exactly where I was getting married! Donna was so accommodating and patient and honest; not pushy at all. She pulled so many dresses for me to try until I finally found THE ONE! The prices are amazing and the service is just spectacular. Couldn't be more pleased with my experience.

tched the very specific details I had in mind, and she knew the second I put on the right one (even if I was too tired to be sure yet)! The next day I emailed Athena's requesting an appointment, and they got back to me that afternoon with Donna's availability. I found my dress on a Saturday, and I was back in to get measured Wednesday morning! Another store had told me that 6 months to my wedding day was cutting it close, but Donna assured me I still had plenty of time.

the most perfect dress for me! I couldn't be more appreciative of her work and great taste!

the kudos. A few hiccups with alterations but in the end it came out perfectly.

es . 10 stars!

tuation and scheduled an appointment. Driving two hours from Orlando to make the appointment we were met with an awful and nasty greeting- well we don’t do appointments to try on a bridesmaid dress. And we don’t do measurements if you are not ordering today. AFTER we had called, explained and set an appointment. Absolutely rude- my husband, I and my other in law all walked away mortified at the terrible customer service. Here is the kicker....my daughter is 22 years old and just weeks away from being engaged herself. We will have a big wedding...BIG. And Athena’s doesn’t have even an outside shot after today at getting our business. And we will tell everyone we know- many girls the same age and point in their life getting ready to be married- to steer clear. Big mistake- BIG. Think Pretty Woman Rodeo Drive shopping scene mistake. So unfortunate as this would have been a good tradition to keep with my daughter. I am sure another boutique will be happy to have our money...

na was my consultant and she is a true professional. She gave great suggestions and her feedback was honest and helpful. I even met the owner and thanked her for such a wonderful experience. I hope this business is blessed with many years of success.

g ahead for ordering and alterations. Donna, the consultant, was warm and enthusiastic throughout the experience. She did not make me feel rushed at all or pressured to look outside of my price range. The experience felt personal and special from start to finish!

boutique ship your dress if your wedding is out of state. My dress was shipped in a small box that was almost destroyed by the time it arrived, and was shipped in only the dress bag that came with it. I expected it to be properly sealed and protected from weather since I paid $150 for them to ship it.

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t's very unprofessional since I have not even ordered the dress or been measured. nothing has been done about the dress except me giving them money and now I'm out $200. I could understand if I had already ordered the dress but I didnt. WILL NEVER RECOMMEND THIS STORE TO ANYONE!!!

why. This was my first bridal appointment and Gina was extremely patient and got me to try on a few things that were different. While I didn't love a lot of the dresses, because Gina encouraged me to try on different shapes and styles, I learned more of what I liked and disliked. Turns out that what I said I wanted and what I actually loved were two different things! She found me an absolutely STUNNING dress that was not at all the shape I kept saying I wanted, but is the perfect dress for me. I did go try on a few dresses elsewhere the same day, but called to see if Gina could squeeze me in before closing to try on my favorite dress again. She fit me in and I was able to try on the dress and get my measurements done before they closed. She also told me that they can usually do fittings and alterations in the same weekend for out of town brides (like me), which is a huge relief. My dress also was extremely reasonably priced. She also sent me a sweet note in the mail a few days later, which was so nice. I could not be happier with my experience! Thank you, Gina!

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my life and they are so reasonable. Gina is so friendly and patient as well. She wants to make sure you’re comfortable in your own skin and dress. She will help you find the most beautiful gown in your budget. Never in my life did I think I would find my dress within a month of being engaged. I would recommend Gina as a consultant over and over again. I would recommend Athena’s for gowns over and over again. I changed my mind from my first choice, and she was so patient in helping me find the one. I feel so confident with my choice and I love the people there. Thank you Gina for helping me find my dress ❤️

. - Korianne G.

! She provided her honest opinion but was never forceful! My one hour appointment turned into 2.5 hours and she never rushed us at all! Best experience yet!!

online, I called and instantly got an appointment with Donna. She helped me figure out exactly what I wanted (when I didn't even know myself), and I was finally able to say yes to my dress. Highly recommend any bride check out this boutique because they really helped me feel special and stay within budget!

he first time I shopped here and the second dress I tried on ended up being THE ONE! The prices are very reasonable. They had mother of the bride and mother of the groom dresses, and bridesmaids dresses as well. I would definitely recommend other brides-to-be to shop here... you won't be disappointed!

r me to try on that I chose. I didn’t think I would like it at first, but after trying it on I fell in love with it. I would recommend Athena’s because they are reasonably priced and Jill is professional yet personable.

my budget but I love it! Thanks to Gina I was able to get the dress I loved and her service was wonderful.

ust. They also told me that I'd be required to pay the cost of shipping to the store. Athena's Bridal just so happened to be hosting a trunk show for Morilee a couple weeks later. I called and spoke to Iris, asking if this dress would be there. She went above and beyond to call their rep and asked her to add this dress to the trunk show at no cost to me. My appointment came and Iris was my consultant. She made sure THE dress was there and pulled many other dresses that she thought I'd like. Iris was the sweetest person and very helpful. I felt at ease trying on all these beautiful gowns with her help. Because of Iris, I was able to say "yes to THE dress" of my dreams! Thank you Iris & Athena's Bridal!

rfect! The store seems small, but give it a shot; they have an excellent selection and amazing staff!

right. It had been ordered several months ago, and in the interim my daughter lost over 25 pounds. Between the weight loss, an issue with the dress itself, and almost $700 in alterations, the dress was not at all like the one she had originally tried on and envisioned wearing on her wedding day. Not knowing if more alterations would solve the issue, and with the other shop being less than helpful about the situation, we decided the best option was to find a new gown. This was obviously going to be a challenge on such short notice. Athena’s could not have been more helpful and accommodating! We arrived without an appointment and explained the situation to Donna, one of the sale people at the shop. She immediately pulled five gowns off their rack that could have worked and was more than willing to sell samples. We had very limited time but within an hour we had a new dress. Because the dress didn’t have as much detail on the train as we wanted, Athena's was able to customize it to her liking by using the lace appliques that were on the bolero-type jacket that came with the dress (but she wouldn’t have worn anyway). Donna was great to work with and offered honest opinions on each dress and really gave my daughter her undivided attention in the process. All along, Donna assured us that that they could make this work in time and was genuinely happy to do so. I simply cannot say how impressed I am with the service provided by this shop and how helpful they were in making this all happen under these circumstances!