Bellissima

eful both before and during the appointment to learn more about the bride’s vision and wedding plans. Her selection is deep, and she encouraged my daughter to try on a range of possibilities, listening carefully to her feedback. Our appointment was private and relaxed in Belissima’s light-filled space, and Monica called the designer during our appointment to check the possibilities of combining a skirt from one dress with the bodice from another as well as widening straps and ordering a dress in a different fabric. We felt zero pressure to make a purchase that day, but after visits to two other salons, it was clear that Belissima is head and shoulders above the rest. We are thrilled our daughter will become the third Belissima bride in the family!

me select a dress and veil that were everything I hoped for.

ng! Monica and her staff are very kind and accommodating. I had to strategically schedule my appointments since I would only be there for a day at a time and they were so easy to work with. They helped me handle alterations and accessories as well. I ended up getting my veil and faux fur shawl from there as well! The dress was so beautiful and buying it here was the perfect experience!

o sweet in helping me find a dress that I felt beautiful and confident in. My alterations turned out perfectly - my dress fit like a glove and I received so many compliments! The entire experience was fun and seamless from the beginning to end.

ceived so many compliments for my dress, especially for its fabric and quality. Samantha was very patient and helpful as I was searching for my dream dress. The alteration appointments with Ysabel were seamless and she was able to fit the dress perfectly to me. The entire process with Bellissima was well-organized and timely. I am so thankful for this team and highly recommend this place for any bride to be.

range. Monica was able to work her magic and I walked away with my dream dress! Monica is so sweet, stylish, and knowledgeable. You will not be disappointed!

y and very clean. Safety was my top priority for dress shopping during a pandemic, and we felt very safe with Belissima's COVID-19 protocol. Monica and her team had pulled dresses based on our email conversations, but I also felt free to explore the selection. Monica has a huge selection of gowns but it's not overwhelming, and I love the designers she carries. She has such a command for the industry and the possibilities in terms of customization, etc. I had done a bit of perusing online before my appointment, and I had two gowns in mind by a Belissima designer that I knew I wanted to try. Monica was able to bring in the gowns in time for my appointment, which was very special. It was a wonderful experience and I can't recommend them enough. I can't wait until my dress arrives and we can start the fitting process!

alented when it comes to picking out dresses and keeping the appointment low stress and fun, and SO very welcoming and sweet! I would label myself the "indecisive" bride but Monica was so accommodating, pulled the most gorgeous gowns and knew just what to say and the questions to ask to help guide the appointment. Throughout the whole appointment, I was comfortable and got the full bridal experience you dream about when shopping for the most important dress you'll ever wear!! Standing on the pedestal and when they put a veil on - it was a magical experience and I was so lucky to share it with my mom and maid of honor. After selecting the dress, the amazing experience continued during the fittings. The in-house seamstress is so talented and dedicated to helping you get the PERFECT fit. I felt so elegant and beautiful on my wedding day and am so confident that I will look back in 5, 10, 40 years and still feel like it was the absolute perfect dress for me. That is another amazing thing about this boutique - their curated dresses are all selected to be timeless! Beyond their professionalism, they are just fun and amazing people to be around! At my last fitting, when my plans were beginning to shift due to COVID, they were so supportive and listened to my worries and just made me so hopeful that it would all work out (and it did!) Planning a wedding at this time was incredibly stressful but they knew just how to put a smile back on my face. Hands down, look no further if you're in the Winston or surrounding areas ! Selecting this boutique will be one of the easiest and best decisions you make :)

during the appointment she helped me understand what style I liked. She went into detail about the type of fabrics, styles etc. You can tell that this is Monica’s passion. If you want an incredible experience finding your perfect dress, Bellissima is where you need to go!

around great experience. Brittney helped me decide on the perfect gown by selecting options that worked well with my budget and body style! She was kind, knowledgeable and sincere in her recommendations. My alterations turned out perfectly and I enjoyed each appointment as the dress transformed into "my dress". The store is always beautiful and clean and the staff is genuine and accommodating. Even during a pandemic Bellissima went out of their way to make sure my dress was ready in time for my bridal portraits. All around great place to start your happily ever after.

what I wanted. She also did a great job working with my budget and never made me feel funny about my budget! I tried on about 3 dresses and she had pulled one I NEVER would have thought to try on and it was my dress! Immediate tears and I was so excited. I was able to customize the dress and it was pure perfection. Every appointment, I felt like, and was treated, like family. It was always so much fun going to see Monica and Brittney and I miss it now!! I was lucky and did not need any alterations, but when I did meet with the alterations team the first time, they were just as lovely. It was so important to support local when purchasing my dress and I cannot imagine working with a more talented, loving and fun team! Thanks, ladies!!!

and ONLY stop for my big day! The first appointment I had not tried any dresses on and the staff honed in on what I wanted with just 5 dresses! I ONLY TRIED ON 5 DRESSES! they are that good! The quality, the customer service, and the love they bring to every appointment is just amazing. You become a part of the family when you become a Bellissima Bride! Finding a dress can be overwhelming and stressful but they made my mom, sister, and I feel so comfortable and it became an exciting and fun experience! You cannot go wrong with such a wonderful, quaint bridal salon and you will absolutely feel like a beautiful bride the moment you step into the store!

were supportive and made me feel beautiful. Highly recommend!

and made me feel cared for every step of the way. One day we miscommunicated about the timing of an appointment and they even made up the error with a lovely gift. Their professionalism and caring customer service are unparalleled. Bellissima - thank you for helping me with such a big part of my wedding!

suggestions. I was actually able to work with the designer of my dress, Robert Bullock, as he was in town for a trunk show. Fantastic! You will not regret looking for your wedding dress at Bellissima. It was the FIRST place I looked for a wedding dress, and everything was so fantastic that I decided on my dress on the very first day I was shopping and didn't even feel hesitant because it was such an awesome experience. You definitely need to go to Bellissmia!!

wns, selection and services were far away the best. The salon is beautiful and I was afraid with my $2000 budget the selection would be limited but I tried on so many beautiful options in my budget and ultimately fell in love with the very first gown I tried on. These ladies know what their doing! I highly recommend Bellissima to all brides!

d a handful of gowns they thought I may like based on what I had (vaguely) thought I wanted, and they hit the nail on the head. I ended up ordering the first gown I tried, and even was able to have a a few customizations. Not only did they help me find my dream dress, I was able to meet the designer just a few weeks later at the shop! Such a wonderful experience. Belissima is without a doubt the place to find your wedding dress. Thank you for providing such a lovely experience!

first 3 dresses I tried on. All of the gowns are so beautiful, and then women who work there are truly incredible. They all are very accepting, encouraging, and patient. I can't say enough great things about this bridal store.

n turn into a smile. I told them what I was looking for and they pulled two dresses. The second one was perfect for me and the price was within my budget. They paired my dress with an amazing veil. They made me feel absolutely beautiful and confident. Their seamstress is also amazing to work with. She was fast and did an awesome job. I couldn't be more happy with my experience.

s sparkling clean, and the personalized experience allowed me to enjoy my gown shopping experience without having a lot of other brides looking at the same time. I would highly recommend Bellissima to anyone!

ho lives there, could go with me. I found Bellissima on the Knot and decided to give it a go. The shop is so lovely and every person that works there really knows their stuff and how to help. I wasn't sure what style I wanted and Monica, the owner, was so patient and helpful. After each dress I tried on she asked what I liked and didn't like. When I tried on "the one" my mom and I both cried. Monica then suggested we take a couple hours to think about it, and I came back later that afternoon and purchased the dress. The experience at Bellissima feels so personal and special. I loved going there for every fitting and Amy the seamstress is also fantastic. My mom even took her dress to Amy for alterations, and after a minor mishap during my portrait session, Amy fixed a small rip in the lace of my dress before the wedding day. I did shop at a few other stores before finding Bellissima, but none of them compared to the experience and customer service. Buy your dress here! You won't regret it.

el of what the dress-shopping experience would be like. Little did I know, I'd find my dress then and there. I'd been in touch with Monica setting up my Saturday appointment and sent her some pictures of dress styles I'd fallen in love with online. After unsuccessfully trying on 5 beautiful gowns in the boho/minimalist styles I requested (unsuccessfully because I personally didn't feel I was rocking them) , Monica suggested a gown that was *completely* different from the styles I'd sent her. It was THE ONE. That's just to say, Monica meets her clients, talks to them and immediately realizes their personalities and body types and finds the one that'll fit like a glove. Cue the waterworks from my mom, sisters and MOH when they placed one of their veils on my hair to complete the look. I couldn't have been more pleased. Thanks also to Brittany for her care and attention to detail while helping me try my gorgeously intricate gown. I married the love of my life in an extremely romantic lace sleeved and chiffon ballroom gown that I felt sexy and beautiful in thanks to Monica and Brittany. I highly recommend Bellissima for your bridal attire needs. They also have a stunning selection of bridal accessories, bridesmaid attire and flower girl dresses available. Thank you, thank you, thank you!

cess by helping me pick a style, bringing me variety, and catering to my every move. They worked with me, despite being an apathetic bride, and made me so excited! I had a VERY tight time frame, and they made it work without any stress. They know their merchandise so well allowing them to cater to your style and vision, as well as make recommendations. The quality of gowns is simply stunning, and they are a full service dream team. I highly recommend this boutique and have been spreading the word to everyone I know!

loved and their dress selection is amazing. Monica and her team are very friendly and easy to work with throughout the whole dress buying and altering experience. Would definitely recommend!

ss that fit nicely in my budget! I also had all my alterations done at Bellissima and they custom made a bolero for me too! I really loved the personal experience I got at Bellissima and could tell that they were genuinely invested in my happiness. I would definitely recommend Bellissima to anyone who is looking for the dress for their special day!

did just that, from the first appointment where I found my dress (in a snow storm) to the final fitting (when the power had gone out due to a hurricane). I came in to my first appointment with an idea of my "dream" dress, and left with something totally different - and better! The variety and quality of dresses they have is ideal - not so many that the process becomes overwhelming, but enough to find a unique dress that is best for you. I had always dreamed of having a wedding dress with a bow, and when the dress I picked didn't come with one Monica worked with me to find a solution (a detachable bow that I could wear for the reception). The dress I found at Bellissima was truly the star of the wedding and I couldn't be happier with my choice. A really pleasant experience that I encourage every North Carolina bride to experience for themselves!

options for you, she is just amazing! Definitely recommend this salon! I had a great experience there!!

red through the shop as well, and it turned out perfectly. My dress fit like a glove and didn’t have to be pulled or tugged once the whole wedding day! Thank you Bellissima for helping to make my wedding day so special!

se I really felt heard and ended up with a beautifully fitting dress!

outique we felt welcomed and well taken of it. She seemed to understand exactly what I was looking for right from the beginning. I thought finding the gown was going to be a task but it was by far the easiest and most fun part of wedding planning so far. Thank you Monica! I am so happy to be a Bellissima Bride!

-one appointment, which is pretty unheard of during a sample sale weekend. I was convinced that Monica would give everyone the same high quality experience, whether their budget was $1,200 or $12,000. When it came time for me to find my own wedding gown, going to Bellissima was a no-brainer. Monica did not disappoint. I felt heard throughout the process and Monica was really invested in helping me find my perfect dress that reflected my personality and flattered my figure. After purchasing and throughout alterations, they had great communication.

had no idea what I wanted when I came to the store. I told Brittney my price range and a handful of things I liked/did not like and she found my dream dress right away! I highly recommend Bellissima to any brides-to-be.

erience. It was the only bridal salon I went to when I started my own dress search. As soon as I walked in the door, they immediately recognized me from my time in the shop 2 years ago. They did such a fantastic job pulling dresses for me based off of the styles I had in mind and the pictures I showed them. They were so easy to work with. It's so nice to be able to have the alterations done in store as well and they will also clean/preserve the dress after the wedding. Such an amazing boutique and I can't recommend them highly enough!

e, personality and venue. The alterations process was equally flawless. I had 3 fittings and each time I came in the work had be completed beautifully. I just wish I somewhere else to wear my dress! <3

ome to Winston-Salem. We were immediately greeted by Monica and I was so impressed with their selection of gowns with a variety of prices. I ended up purchasing a dress off the rack from Bellisima and the most beautiful bolero. Monica helped to make my vision for my wedding day come true. The in house alterations are wonderful and she was able to work around my schedule as an out of town bride. Highly recommend Bellissima!

eally listened to what I wanted and brought me the most gorgeous dresses within my budget. She went through fabrics and the way the gowns fit and showed me the qualities of each dress. I feel like I was getting a dress education while narrowing it down to that one perfect gown. My perfect dress was actually one Monica had pulled right from the beginning however she tried other things on me to help confirm that I had found "the one". There are probably 100 dresses in the shop but it felt so easy to find the right gown. Everything felt so right. After visiting two other boutiques I realized that lighting is very important. Bellissima had the best combination of natural and overhead lighting. The mirrors are gorgeous and the space just feels comfortable. I felt very well taken care of and am so very happy to be a Bellissima Bride!

f all, nice, kind and funny. She helped me find my dress (which was not easy) after I visited over 6 different stores. She did so with a friendly attitude and truly listened to me. Go here!!!! You will not regret it. I also bought my earrings and flower girl dress here. Everywhere else in the area pales in comparison. I'm so glad that Bellissima is part of my wedding day.

am normally a size 12 and I am 6' tall, which makes for a much larger bridal size) and I never felt more glamorous and beautiful. They took the time to get to know me and exactly what I wanted. They lead me to the most incredible gown that was far below my budget and then the fun came in... we completely customized it! Their expert knowledge of fabrics, straps, belts, veils, etc. was beyond any expectations that I had. I am truly getting a one-of-a-kind dress and I am just so excited to continue working with my Bellisima family to tailor and fit my gorgeous wedding dress! Thank you so much, Monica and team, I cannot imagine going through this experience without you all!!

n wonderful with helping me pick out shoes and accessories. They are even loaning me a veil for my bridal portraits since mine will not be in on time. They truly go above and beyond and make each bride feel special!

visited! Thanks you ladies for the best experience!

ed about 6 dresses, all of which came from their sample sale and would have to be purchased as is. But none of the dresses she pulled were really what I was looking for, and I explained why to the saleswoman. So after about 45 minutes, she asked if I would like to try any of the 6 dresses on again. When I said no, she took the dresses out of the changing room and never came back. Apparently that was the end of my appointment! It was extremely awkward. My mom then asked if we could see a different style I was interested in. The saleswoman went back to the same 6 dresses and proceeded to tell us how they could be significantly altered to be a different style. Again, very awkward. According to their website, they carry dresses within my budget. So I'm not sure why they only wanted me to try on dresses from their sample sale? Perhaps they just didn't have the kind of dress im looking for. If so, it would've been nice for them to explain that to me rather than push me out of the door. I was also under the impression that my appointment would last an hour and a half, not 45 minutes. So I literally spent more time driving to this appointment than I did actually looking at dresses. Very disappointing.

ggestions for accessories from other vendors, and the attention to detail! I couldn't ask for anything better and if you are looking for a dress, experience and service with a smile....visit Bellissima! Thank You! Sylvia Hutchens

d the most perfect gowns. They narrowed styles until bingo I realized a fit to flair was the perfect shape. They made finding the gown easy, comfortable and fun! I loved every minute and you will too!