To give you an idea of how much I loved this shop, I am giving it a 5-star review, despite going with a different shop to actually purchase my dress (they had a designer I liked that was not carried by BBB). I am also planning to buy all of my ...accessories at Beautiful Bride Boutique, because it was such a pleasure shopping there.
I am someone who really dislikes shopping. I’m 6’1” and nothing ever fits right. Pam made me feel comfortable from the moment I entered her shop. She asked me some preliminary questions, then let my friend and I wander at our leisure and pick out dresses that caught our eyes. She also picked out dresses for me as she got a feel for my style and was so patient the whole time.
Other shops, even the one I ultimately purchased from, made me feel rushed and pressured. Not Pam. She seemed to just know I needed my time and space to decide. And the icing on the (wedding) cake was that she offered the longest fitting time of any shop I tried! There was no rush, no pressure, no sense that I had to decide *right*this*minute*! In fact, I had two appointments for fittings at her shop, and she kept sample sale dresses on hold for me twice (!) without any sense of guilt or pressure (are you sensing a theme?...also, if you’re reading this and thinking, “oh, G-d, she’s a nightmare customer!” You’re not wrong). When I wrote to Pam to let her know I went with another store, she was so kind and understanding.
I know I’ve gushed about Pam, who really is the best, but I can’t forget to tell you about the shop and the dresses. It’s such a cute, unique store. The fitting area is spacious, and the area for your friends/family is just perfect. Every detail is so well considered. It’s out of the way if you don’t live in central Mass, but, seriously, do yourself a favor and make the drive! It’s so worth it. It’s decorated beautifully, and the selection is vast. (If you like Lillian West, I think it’s one of the only shops around that carries her gowns.) They’re also very reasonably priced! If Pam is able to help you find a sample sale dress that meets your dreams, she definitely will. I had so many favorites from her shop, and she is so great at helping you find what is going to look beautiful on you while taking your feedback into account.
After your first visit, you take away a bridal bag with a lovely, weekly “to do” notepad and referrals for food, makeup, hair, and photography vendors. Pam seems to only share information from people she vets or goes to herself (the hair/makeup artist she recommended - LC Studio/Lauren - mentioned Pam had an appointment the day after me), so you know you’re not going to some random person who just dropped cards off at her store. She also recommended the photographer who was number 1 on our list even before I got her recommendation.
Bottom line: This is the best shopping experience you will ever have...like, ever. If you feel pressured to purchase a dress somewhere else, come visit Beautiful Bride Boutique and see what a bridal shopping experience *should* be. Trust me. You don’t want to miss the opportunity to visit this boutique!