Ava's Bridal Couture

y pulled, and her positive, empowering attitude made all the difference. I walked in feeling nervous, but after trying on the first dress, I immediately felt confident and knew I was on the right path to finding my dream dress. If you’re looking for a fun, positive atmosphere and amazing service, Ava’s Bridal is the place to go!"

nce was rough (at no fault of Sue's), Sue comforted me and got my spirits back up. Fittings and alterations were a breeze with Tammy. The dress was perfect and I'm still getting compliments!

ne might be true. They carry a wide variety of sizes that allowed us to see how the dress would fit with alterations more accurately and their skill in alterations and customization was clear. Even as a size 0! When Sue whips out extra lace and pins the results are incredible. She's like a wedding dress magician! They were so patient and did not rush us at all to try to push a decision. When we thought we weren't going to find the right dress, they gave us space and encouraged us to just relax and take our time. (We were way over a normal appointment time, but they don't overbook and we still had our private space.) This gave us time to regroup and to spot what turned out to be the perfect dress that we didn't know we were looking for!

nd care for us was perfect! I couldn't have asked for a better experience and I would use her 100x over! I would highly recommend Ava's Bridal to any bride!

ps and didn't have a good experience until I finally came across Ava's Bridal. Sue made it the best experience, not only me, but my friend's as well. She has OUTSTANDING customer service and makes you feel so special and beautiful. She is so patient, kind, and talented. She is very considerate of your budget and pulls dresses in your style and price range. I can not say enough great things about this bridal shop. Sue goes above and beyond and was a dream to work with. You will not regret bridal gown shopping at Ava's Bridal with Sue!!!!

place I won’t name, I stumbled upon Avas bridal and decided to check it out. I was a little hesitant with having to place a deposit, and it going to “waste” if I didn’t say yes to the dress, however after speaking with Sue and having my appointment, she deserves that deposit for all the work she puts in on the backend to make sure your first appointment is perfect for YOU! ( I would recommend going to other stores to get an idea of what you like first, then make Avas your second shop and place to say YES to the dress… the deposit then goes towards your dress payment!!) Sue was the most welcoming and friendly… she made my entire (large) group feel so special and that their opinions mattered. Her method of you and your party being able to hand pick your dresses (after she’s already pulled some for you based on previous convos), to narrowing it down to your top 3-4, to playing “tennis” and taking plenty of pics and videos to look over and make sure your liking it from every angle….. she realllly knows what’s she’s doing! So smooth! I went into the appointment certain on one dress, found myself in love with two completely different dresses, and she gave me the idea to add a slit to my top dress to get the best of both worlds! Two days before we left the country for our wedding, I realized I did not get my dress bustled and reached out to Sue panicking. (Total mush brain thinking I was changing dresses so didn’t need it… def did for the first dances). Sue had me drop off the dress first thing the next morning, and she personally bustled my dress in between her own busy schedule and had it finished for me by the end of the day so I could fly out bright and early Saturday. She even made a VIDEO showing me and my bridesmaids exactly how to find the buttons and bustle when we were in a crunch!!! WHAT AN ANGEL! Seriously though, I could not recommend Ava’s Bridal more. The fact that you can find your dream dress and get it altered in one shop…. Such a relief!!! One of the best experiences ever and will forever and always shout my love for Ava’s Bridal from the rooftops!!

deposit. Let me tell you- it’s more than worth it! The amount of time Sue and her team put into each bride before you even step into the store shows. I'd been to other bridal salons, but the level of service at Ava’s can't be beat. They make you feel like THE bride instead of just a bride. If you’re looking for a one of a kind personalized service, Ava’s is the place for you!

lf of my dress and was nervous about selecting a good seamstress who wouldn't mess it up. I started watching the educational information Ava's provides on Youtube and I knew they were the right fit. The whole process was so easy. I was able to get an appointment and work with Tammy on the alterations. I did basic alterations: took in the top, adjusted strap length, hemmed, and added an over bustle. Everything came out perfect the first time! I would recommend this shop for anyone looking for good alterations at a fair price.

al truly offers a one of a kind experience. From the very beginning to the last alterations appointment I was treated like a QUEEN. Sue and Tammy are by far the most professional and knowledgeable wedding dress boutique that I have experienced. And before Ava’s, I had seen a few… or 5. There were many times I thought to myself, WOW do they do this for everyone, or is it just me?? Either way, I was impressed and felt truly supported. I had a team of ladies that listened to every detail and change I wanted.. which were many, and they never once hesitated to adjust and above all MAKE IT HAPPEN. It’s like there are no obstacles when you are working with Ava’s Bridal! Seriously! You plan on losing weight? They will tailor the dress to your body! You want the back lowered? No problem! You want a slit? A higher slit? Say no more!! Ava’s Bridal is without a doubt the only wedding dress boutique you need to consider. If you are looking to feel pampered, catered to, and want a truly one of a kind experience, then schedule a visit with Sue at Ava’s Bridal!! ❤️❤️❤️

appointments with Ava’s being my 6th and last one. The difference was…not only was I consulting with a bridal specialist (like all of them are that you book your appointment with) but I was talking to a seamstress at the same time. I couldn’t talk to a seamstress at all my other appointments, they couldn’t tell me how the top would look with me having a large bust after alterations, paint the picture and talk it out with me confidently letting me know how good I’m gonna feel and look on my wedding day etc. I found some amazing, gorgeous dresses off the rack, I almost said yes to a dress that would’ve had to be ordered from Australia…but it would of been such a gamble ordering a dress not knowing, having a conversation or even meeting face to face with my alterations lady 1st. If you’re a curvy bride and heavy up top like myself…can you image taking a gamble on a dress, investing so much money not knowing who’s going to have 100% control of your dress and ultimately telling you what they can and cannot do…but you have to follow through because you already committed to the dress? Peace of mind is 100% the reason why I chose Ava’s. If you’re still reading and made it this far in my review…invest in yourself. We as curvy women find ourselves spending more money than normal just to feel confident, sexy and comfortable in normal day clothes…Ava’s is 100% going to be the place to find your bridal gown!

ooth as well! Tammy and Sue are the best!! I high recommend this establishment to everyone, especially plus size brides! There selection of dresses was amazing!

agne. We DID exactly THAT!! I posted on Dfw vendors wedding page looking for the magical experience for dress shopping & several people commented to try Ava’s along with her competitors in town. Sue the owner is the nicest most compassionate bridal consultant I’ve ever dealt with. From the moment I decided to find my dress she asked all about me. She started making the wedding all about ME ! Now for me that’s exactly what I WANTED. Grade A customer service. She exceeded my expectations. Once I purchased the dress she allowed payment plan options. She even helped me get a custom veil made. Let me finance that as well. It can seem a bit overwhelming at first with all the fees. But truthfully I wouldn’t have gotten my dream dress without her business model. She understands the budgets of brides. Ms. Tammy in alterations is beyond amazing. I wasn’t able to afford alterations in my budget until last minute. I called Sue begging to help me. I didn’t need much other than straps and an American bustle. Tammy was able to meet me at her house after hours measure me , size me and offered next day service. I was so shocked. I came back less than 3weeks later to pick it up before the wedding and it was perfect. My overall experience was A MILLIONS STARS ⭐️! These ladies were born to be in the Bridal Business. Cheers to you wonderful ladies from MRS. PLYMELL! 💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕

is the absolute best at what she does & my experience at Ava's couldn't have been any better. Sue's customer service from the very beginning was the best I have ever seen. She was very informative during the whole process and helped me design my dress exactly the way I envisioned it!! It was so beautiful & I received so many compliments. If you are looking for a wedding dress or alterations Ava's Bridal is THE place to go!! I would recommend this place to everyone.

work best for me. I could not have found my dream dress without them! They made sure I felt completely comfortable in my dress, and they did incredible work on my alterations. These ladies are the absolute best, and made my experience so wonderful!!

edding dress had a lot of very intricate detail work and lace overlays. I was a little worried how that would look altered, but Tammy did such an incredible job transferring those overlays to the new altered look! It was truly an artful job. My reception dress had a lot of detail as well, and Tammy did such an amazing job on this dress too. Not only did Tammy do such an amazing job on my alterations, but Sue and her whole team are just the sweetest and most helpful group you could ask for. They have an amazing gown selection, and even if you already have your wedding dress I would absolutely recommend coming to Ava’s for your alterations. : )

all of my requests a reality. Even when I had a dress disaster just before my wedding, they worked a miracle and made sure I knew everything was going to be ok. They are amazing people who take pride in their work and really do care about every bride.

e awesome to me from the beginning to end. I was able to speak my mind, and not feel shy for asking/commenting on certain things. Jamaie really hit it with the styles she pulled for me leading up to THE ONE. She was super nice, fun and kind to myself and my guests. My guests opinions were super important to me, and she let us talk it out with every dress. If you're tired of dress shopping or hate it like I do, they make it fun and easy. I would not have believed it if I didn't do it to myself. Gracias Sue y Jamaie por todo!!

fter my bridal portraits, I decided to alter my dress again...the day before my wedding. They were so amazing to fit me in that morning and have the dress ready 2 hours later. Crazy! Can't say enough good things about my experience.

ut the entire bridal process. If you are looking for experts in the bridal dress industry, Ava’s is the place for you! Superb customer experience is what you will receive.

appointment would be like ahead of time. They even called before my appointment to get to know me more so they could be as helpful as possible before my appointment. I did not use them for alterations.

s on social media and was sooo impressed with the amount of knowledge Sue was providing for brides to be. After watching youtube videos and reading articles on the website, I knew this was where I wanted to bring my gown!! I drove over an hour to my fitting appointments to meet with Tammy! Tammy is AMAZING. She altered my straps, hemmed and bustled my dress and its beautiful! It only took her a few weeks and Im sad I wont be able to visit the Ava's team again! Any brides to be nervous about dress altering PLEASE do not hesitate to reach out to Sue or Ava's on social media. You will be soooooo happy you left your dress in good hands!

was looking for and offered many recommendations. I ended up also doing my alterations at their salon. Tammy was very professional and very good at what she does! Everyone was so friendly and willing to help, I felt welcomed every time I walked in. I HIGHLY recommend their services!

comes to preparing for your wedding day, even beyond the dress. The in-house alterations experience was great, and Tammy made sure to accommodate my short timeline to get everything perfect and ready to go! Sue will make you feel so cherished and always makes sure to check in via text to see if there is anything you need. If you are in the Fort Worth area, definitely get your dress at Ava's!

to make sure I had what I needed!

ifully decorated and well organized. I had the best experience, found my dress and also had the most memorable time when I returned back to Texas to pick up my dress. I couldn't have picked a better dress, veil and headpiece. I received so many compliments and felt so beautiful!

dress! They have an amazing selection of dresses for every budget and their in-house alterations department does a stellar job!

o customized my dress. Sue and Tammy were so patient and helped my vision come true! I honestly cannot day enough good things about the ladies here. Also, the selection of dresses and veils they have is absolutely amazing. If you’re in dfw, you have to check this place out!

d up for a bridal show. My mom pulled one out of a rack randomly and it was the one. They scheduled us for an appointment the next weekend so I could think on it and went out of their way to make the day so special. Every time I’ve walked into Ava’s they’ve made me feel like a princess.

FECT-and I had a lot done to my dress. I would recommend avas to all brides!

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desmaids to wear that day as well. A few weeks later we all met up to pick the maids dresses out(WE HAD AN APPOINTMENT) they had the dress I wanted for everyone on file... fall wedding.. they pulled out a aqua ruffle UGLY dress and I knew it wasn't going to turn out good. Obviously a fall wedding would not be baby blue, or aqua. Once we found the right dress I picked out we were told we could pick any dress out and they could match the color I wanted an hour later we were told that was not true after everyone had tried on the dresses( We didn't get much help) the manager noticed I was looking through the dresses and came up to me and said my time was up I would have to come another time.. UM no I had an appointment they started us late, had the wrong dress, then told us the color wouldn't match after they sat there and watch us get the dresses and try them on. She calls the owner and gets her on the phone and rudely tells me there are people waiting in the front for our spot but not to worry about anyone but ourselves, which I didn't. The owner showed up talked to us told me she would give me a few discounts and the maids would get a discount. Well after thinking of how we were treated we asked for a refund for the two maids that had already bought their dresses since I wanted to go somewhere else. Never got my discounts. They made them sign some bs documents agreeing they would not leave a review or they could sue(THIS GIRL ISN'T ABOUT THAT LIFE), because that's how bad it got. That's just one thing... My dress(I'm the bride as you can tell) was finally ready for the first fitting(Yes I went ahead and bought my dress there because I was a done deal before they got stupid crazy)... big which we knew it was going to be and knew we were going to spend a ton on alterations. Sue the owner promised we would be dealing with her and no one else also that she would be the one to alter my dress. LIES! All BS Lies. The dress was ripped at the bottom, I went in there 3 times for fittings not once did I see her and the last day I was supposed to meet her there she didn't even show up, the manager ended up facetiming her so she could talk to us and tell us how she was running late and blah blah and told us we could wait for her but we were already done by then no point in waiting an hour more just to deal with more crap. The 1st fitting I noticed the dress was ripped at the bottle(This isn't freaking goodwill it was shipped from the designer... as I was told HA) then the 2nd fitting it was still ripped and we were rushing due to my bridals, during my bridal pictures my mom found 10+ pins in the dress, noticed the dress was cut at an angle..It was horrible but we didn't let that stop us from having a good time. This place has cute dresses but it's not worth the stress and bs attitudes they give. They knew this day would come to where I could leave a review and it just made my day 10x better. Sad my friends can't leave one but look at all reviews, it's not just me that had to deal with the bs. :) Thanks Sue for helping! HAHA!

confused and left empty-handed :(

or the consultant to finish up her other appointment. No big deal. So when she was done she gave us a walkthrough of the store and how it was organized for the sale. It seemed like she was not very well informed about what the different colored ribbons meant (black, blue, white, etc.) When asked if a dress was a "black-ribbon dress" she wasn't sure what we meant even though it was posted all over the store. My whole group was able to pick out dresses for me which was fun! While looking for dresses, we saw some had rips and were dirty at the bottom. I'm new to this whole wedding dress shopping thing, but I did not want to buy something for $900 that looked like it was already worn and torn. There was also a huge cricket inside the tulle of one of the dresses............ Despite this, I tried on a few dresses I liked and found one I fell in love with. It was pretty much everything I was looking for. We tried on more dresses after that and I still liked the same one. When asking about prices for dresses, it was a little wishy-washy because it was a sample sale which I understand. When we scheduled the appt online, I gave them my budget and was given dresses well over my budget. Then, after a little bit, I tried on the dress I loved again and she told me she could put me in it again and go get her manager to see if she could get it for a lower price. We said that was fine and she knocked about $100 off, which was still out of the budget. So while debating about rearranging the budget, we decided to not go with that dress because we can get a similar style somewhere else. I was also curious about what other dresses were out there since there was such a limited number of dresses available for the Sample Sale and this was my first ever appointment. After some stress tears from myself and my family trying to rationalize the whole situation for me, we decided to not decide on a dress that day and leave. When we left, the consultant was at the front and I told her what we decided and she replied with "well tomorrow that dress will be $1700" even though this was just the first day of the Sample Sale. The way she said it was rude and it felt like she was mad we did not find a dress that day. Her comment is what made me realize I did not want to give this store my business anyway. I was not pleased with Ava's and the way the Sample Sale went. I was also disappointed how my first experience with wedding dress shopping went and I can't get that back.

ed an experience I will never forget. I recommend asking for Essie when looking for a dress!! Also, everyone was very helpful and nice at the appointment. Everyone made me feel beautiful!

thout telling me what she was doing. I trusted that everything would be fine (since she was the professional). When I went for my second fitting (only three weeks later), my dress fit drastically different. They fixed it within an hour, but the communication between the head seamstress and the others is not the best. Make sure you have Sue pin your dress (She is the head of alterations and an owner). If she isn’t available, make an appointment for another time.

t contacted right away, I had to call and see when my dress would arrive and low and behold it was already there for a week. Then I went on for my first fitting and felt neglected. The seamstress was in and out really quick and did not explain my options for my bussel (which I found out later there are many ways I could have had it done.). I totally get the shop is busy but when someone has an appointment for such a huge part of the wedding day it would be nice to have the attention you need. The cups I had inserted in my dress were also on the outside of the chest area and did not look clean. I absolutely loved my dress and wish I could wear it weekly but the hustle and bustle of the shop made the customer service a little lacking.

y about the dresses and ladies here and I could not recommend Ava's more.

gowns as well. Michelle helped me find the most beautiful dress for my wedding and I am excited! :)

d to everything I wanted in a dress, every concern I had, and they made it so easy! I said yes within the first hour of being at the salon! I would highly recommend them to anyone!!!

s and were so wonderful and positive during my whole dress experience from try on to me walking down the aisle to my husband. Essie was absolute dream at my first appointment, with all of her years of experience under her belt she came through and helped with all my indecisiveness! And Sue was amazing to work with at all my fittings, she encouraged me with my weight loss and praised me when I finally met my goal. My mom and I just love them!!

he most important dress yet! They not only helped me pick out the right dress for my body but they are all so personable too! Thank you all so much!!

picked my dress was super busy.