About this vendor
Brides of Today is a specialist wedding gown store situated in Quarryville, PA. Size is just a number in this inclusive store that caters exclusively to plus-size clients. The dedicated team offers a range of services to help you find your dream look for your wedding day, with skilled stylists on-hand throughout your appointment.
This family-like team treats everyone who enters the store like one of their own. They strive to turn dress shopping into a memorable part of the wedding experience. You and your party will be given first-class treatment from the moment you enter this beautiful store. They also carry wedding party attire, so everyone can get in on the fun.
The store stocks gowns across a range of price points, with something to fit nearly any budget and style. The stylists give you their full attention, taking time to get to know your tastes and preferences. You can have your chosen gown customized and altered by the talented seamstresses, and can also have it cleaned after the big day. Bring your entire look together with jewelry, veils, accessories, and more available from this one convenient location.
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- Hair Accessories
Business Attributes
- Woman-owned Business
Dresses
- Mother of the Bride Dresses
- Wedding Dresses
Fashion Services
- Bridal Stylists
- Custom Designs
- Dry Cleaning & Preservation
- Plus Size Available
- Private Appointments Available
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I selected this bridal shop because they are a plus size shop. I was excited to try on any dress in my size. They had a very large selection to choose from but I was a little disappointed in the lookbook provided didn’t have the same dresses that were available in the shop. They also had a trunk show that week but the trunk show didn’t have any plus size dresses. Still had a lot of great options. This was my first time trying on dresses so I was fairly new to what I wanted or liked and my plan was to try each style and fit. My helper was not very helpful. She helped me get into the dresses but she didn’t offer much advice or options about the dresses. She also didn’t try to make the dresses snug or show me what it would look like in my size. My sister in law actually ended up doing it because the helper wasn’t much help. I was a little disappointed but was still happy to try many dresses on.
I picked out my dress in June of last 2023 and had an absolute amazing experience with Rhonda (who is no longer with the business) I was very nervous going into the appointment as it was my first time trying on wedding dresses and as a plus sized person it is not always fun to try on clothes. Rhonda was wonderful and made sure I was comfortable the whole time. I said yes to the dress and was so happy with my decision that day. when my dress came in my dress fit me PERFECTLY no alterations were needed leading up to the day besides adding the bustle. the owner was there the day we picked up my dress and she was very friendly and easy to talk to.
There are a couple things that were not so great. the manager is quite rude and made comments to my aunt about her needing to sit down at my appointment. they are VERY hard to get on the phone and their hours are not great. I also did not like that they charge a 'storage' fee if you can't pick the dress up within 2 weeks of the dress coming in. with my dress coming in the week of Thanksgiving I had to make accommodations to get there that week to pick up my dress and had to bring my dress back to have it steamed.
I think the pricing was reasonable for what I received.
If you are on a budget I wouldn't recommend this shop. I was so disappointed that I ended up having to walk away from my fairytale dress because of there wasn't anyway I could afford putting down 75% of the price up front, there was no other options or payment plans presented to me. I ultimatelyended up going to a Davids bridal and getting a less fairytale type dress, that I was happy with but am still disappointed about this experience
I’m very sad to be writing this review right now. I had a fantastic experience at my dress appointment. The woman who helped me for hours curating exactly what I wanted. She even pulled the dress I eventually picked! She was incredibly sweet, caring, and helpful. I was SO excited to find my wedding dress. I wanted to add sleeves to my dress to cover up some burns and scarring; she said it was not a problem and she would order extra material and appliqués.
I ordered the dress 12 months before my wedding. It took 9 months to come in. I was told up front it was 6-9 months. The entire waiting period it was impossible to get an update on when to expect my dress. Only Bev (owner) and Pam (manager) can look items up in their system. The associates are quite lovely but can’t access the system.
I finally get a voicemail from Pam that my dress is in at 3 days shy of 9 months from when I ordered it. Pam then says I can’t come in for another 2 weeks because they’re too busy to get my dress ready. My local seamstress said she needed the dress 3 months out to do the alterations, including the sleeves. I try calling back when they are allegedly open and it takes 2 days to get Bev on the phone, who then says I need to talk to Pam, then I get a 10 minute talk about how busy they are and how many dresses they have in. I offer that I can come in anytime in the next 10 days; I’m trying to be polite and flexible. I end up just making an appointment for Saturday and going in. Miraculously, my dress is ready. When I ask about the extra material for sleeves, Pam immediately gets defensive and says it wasn’t on the order and I never asked for anything like that. I ask if we can get material and appliqués in. She just says “I mean, I can call them if you want and see what I can do,” but makes it obvious that this is a huge inconvenience for her and that she clearly doesn’t care. I checked my receipt from my purchase, which does in fact state that extra material was supposed to be ordered.
I want so badly to recommend this shop to other brides, but I can’t. It was so great to be able to walk in and try on everything, which is not the norm for a plus size bride. However, the manager Pam ruins this place. When I was actually able to reach someone, all I heard were excuses and misinformation. I now have a dress, but not the dress I really wanted. Normally I wouldn’t be upset about compromising something like sleeves but for $1800 + alteration cost I was hoping to get what I wanted.
I went on my birthday 6/18 and said Yes to the dress! This shop is amazing for plus curvy brides in Pa area! Worth the drive Bev and her team are amazing! You enter as stranger and leave as a friend is soo true!
I cannot say enough amazing things about my experience at Brides of Today! If you are curvy bride, simply look no where else! They get it and will help you and support you as you find your dream dress for your big day! That’s what they did for me! Alexis was my stylist, we clicked immediately and it felt like my friend was helping me navigate the world of wedding dresses!
I absolutely loved my dress from the moment I laid my eyes on it. I even came back a second time just to confirm that it was the one. All of the staff were so welcoming and helpful. A special thanks to Pam and Chris! You ladies are amazing! Thanks for everything! 😘
Could not have asked for a better experience! the ladies were patient and accommodating while I delayed my appointment to wait for my MOH, who was stuck in stopped traffic. they were enthused about wedding talk and happy to hear the details of mine.
The store is really cool with spacious fitting rooms! They let me know options as I discussed things I liked or disnt like about a dress. My only complaint (and something they can easily fix) is that I couldn't see the back of the dress. There is a pedestal in front of a large mirror to stand on which is awesome but no way to see the back of the dress without having someone use their cell phone.
it was a great experience and I was surprised by how many options there are for plus size with samples in sizes that actually fit and are in budget!
I did say yes to my dress and cant wait to go back when it comes in!
Absolutely love these ladies and the dress I got from them! Buying my dress was such a wonderful experience and they graciously held my dress for over a year ( I was so eager to get my dress very early in my 2 year engagement)! I felt like the most gorgeous bride not only on my wedding day but each time I went in for fitting!
I couldn't have asked for a better experience! This shop has a huge selection of plus size wedding dresses that will make you feel like a true princess! Bev and Pam were awesome to work with! They are two of the sweetest ladies I've met who truly care about their customers! They also carry a HUGE selection of bridesmaids dresses and dresses for the moms and grandmothers too!
I want to start off by saying my wedding dress was gorgeous. Then I'd like to say getting my wedding dress was the most stressful part of my wedding. Bev, the shop owner is a very sweet woman but sweet is not necessarily what I was looking for. I was looking for a professional woman who could get the job done and I felt like that was almost not accomplished. My dress came in quite late and when I tried to call because I was worried about when it would arrive I felt like I didn't get the information I needed. On the plus side with my dress did get there. It didn't fit me and Lena, the seamstress that Bev had recommended, was the most incredible seamstress I've ever met. Lena was sweet and caring and she had my back. For my bridesmaid fitting Lena even had me come to her house so that she could measure her on a day where the shop was not open. Overall, I am glad as a plus size woman that I use this bridal salon, but I do recommend if you are going to get your dress here get it as early as possible and be relentless about where your dresses is. The final thing I would like to say is Bev, Lena should have some space in your salon to do her fittings even though she works independently. You both work together and for the peace of mind of your future brides I hope you can work something out. Lena is a gem!
Great selection of beautiful dresses for plus size brides! Very Relaxing atmosphere to find the right dress for your special day. My advice is to go with an open mind to try on all different styles of dresses. I can guarantee this will be your first and last stop to find your dream dress that will make you look and feel gorgeous on your wedding day! Plus you get to work with a truly loving and accommodating staff that helps you from start to finish.
Being a plus-size bride, I was looking for a place that would make me feel like a princess, understanding the sometimes challenging task of finding a dress that makes a plus-size bride feel that way. Bev and Lena both were wonderful in this respect. The only drawback for me was that it was located an hour away and we did have to make an emergency run to the shop the week of the wedding which was a challenge, but Lena fit us in and did everything she could to fix the problem. She even ended up mailing me some items on her own time and money. I was impressed with them and everyone loved the dress!
I really enjoyed working with Bev and Pam to find my perfect gown. Although I do not live very close to Quarryville I knew this was a shop I wanted to visit. It is very frustrating out there as so many bridal salons do not have many sample size dresses to fit a curvy bride. It makes trying on gowns very discouraging. I was recommended Bev's salon by another Lancaster Salon that did not carry many dresses above a size 16. I knew I found my dress after only trying on about 4 dresses. It was so perfect. Everything I had hoped to find but nothing I had seen before. So many style choices and it flattered me so much. I felt so beautiful! My bridesmaid also found her dress here and Bev and Pam were such lovely people who just made you feel the most beautiful. I highly recommend this salon to all. I received so many sincere compliments on my gown. They also have a very talented seamstress who was a dream to work with. As my gown was all lace with fancy edges we could not do a traditional hem so the dress had to be cut under the belt to create a waist so the gown was not too long. No stress over it as they are very competent at this salon. Great experience.
All the ladies made sure I felt welcomed at there bridal salon. If your looking for a one on one interaction this is the place to go! They make sure you don't just like your dress but that you love it ❤️ I highly recommend going with bride of today!
I bought my wedding gown from Bev's and she was wonderful. I had initially called her to see if she had any larger sizes (14-18) that I would be able to try and her response was "Of course I do, come on down and we will have fun!" I had a great time trying on gowns with Bev. She really makes you feel like a princess. She has so many nice things to say and the knowledge and experience that is reassuring when buying a gown. She even paid special attention to my fiance's 7 year old daughter who was along for the trip. When I was having trouble deciding between 2 gowns, she put them in the back for me so I could try them on again the next week when my sister was able to come along with me. It made me feel better knowing that I would still be able to choose because they were both available to me. She was very accommodating and encouraged me to try things on and have fun. She dolled each dress up with jewelery and a veil and talked about different options for accessories that she had in mind to match the dress. What a great experience!
I did not buy from here, I did try on a few dresses though. This was the first place that I tried any bridal gowns on. Beverly's is a great small bridal shop. I was pleased with their gown selections for being a small shop.
I would absolutely recommend anyone to get a dress here. Bev is the nicest woman ever and will do anything to make a girl's day perfect. She understands the emotion and the stress that goes into a wedding. Also, she can be flexable with price if need be.
Bev's is a place like no other. I didn't like going to the big-name stores that only give you an hour of time. I wanted to go to a place where I felt like it was a second home. That's exactly what you get from Bev's. She takes her time with you, and she has no problem telling you if she likes the dress or doesn't like it on you. Bev's Bridals is one of the best kept secrets of Quarryville!
Bev is the best! I loved every minute of picking out my dress with her. She was so supportive of me throughout my entire wedding experience. The only reason I did not give the full five stars is because of the seamstress. She was horrible!!!!! My dress was still too long the day of my wedding. I was tripping and stepping on my dress all day long. This was even after my last fitting where she stated she was going to shorten it two more inches and she did not do what she said. I loved Bev, but hated her seamstress.
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Quarryville, PA | Susquehanna Valley PA- surrounding areas
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