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For over 30 years, Caryn’s has provided the perfect blend of selection and charm to ensure a top-notch boutique shopping experience. We carry hand-selected bridal gowns by Maggie Sottero, Sottero & Midgley, Rebecca Ingram, Modeca, Allure Bridals, Abella Bridal, and Madison James. Professional consultants provide one-on-one service to cater specifically to your needs and our expert in-house alterations team will ensure the perfect fit for your perfect day.
Located in the Heart of Virginia in historic downtown Farmville, Caryn's proudly serves brides from Richmond, Lynchburg, Charlottesville, Washington D.C., and beyond! Our goal at Caryn's is to create beautiful, lasting memories, so give us a call today and let us help make your special day truly perfect!
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Everyone, especially my consultant Grace, was so sweet and thoughtful. I wasn't in a good place mentally on the day I went dress shopping, but the staff made sure I had a wonderful experience. Grace & Olivia listened to my opinions and helped me find the perfect dress for my wedding day.
They were amazing. Very easy to deal with! My dress was amazing! I have been recommending them to thers who are getting married!
They were great. Super hands-on helping me get the right dress and they had a great selection. Also used them for the mother-of-the-bride dress!
Everyone was very helpful and knowledgeable throughout the whole process!
I had an AMAZING experience at Caryn’s! They have a huge selection of beautiful dresses in a variety of sample sizes. I had such a hard time deciding because there were so many fabulous options! My consultant, Olivia, was so patient and helpful with making recommendations that matched the style I was looking for and showing me the different options available for the dresses. She made the whole process easy and fun, and she is truly invested in making sure you find your perfect dress! I absolutely cannot wait to wear the dress I chose!
Caryn's Bridals was amazing to work with, and the staff was so friendly! When I set up my first appointment, I didn't know what type of dress I was interested in, and wanted to try many different styles. I told them my budget and list of dresses I liked from their website, and the staff picked out the dresses I tried on. I LOVED THAT, because it showed that the experience is truly catered to your budget/needs. I tried on 8 dresses, and the staff had a great way of helping you narrow your options down. When I tried on "The One" complete with a veil, there was no question, that perfect dress was for me!
From the initial shopping appointment, to the last alteration appointment, I was so grateful to the staff at Caryn's Bridals, they were so kind! I'm not from Farmville, but the drive to Caryn's was so easy. I'd definitely recommend making an appointment here when shopping for wedding dresses, you won't be disappointed!
Caryns was great and specifically Olivia! She helped find my dress and was patient trying on many dresses and veils. She had great advice and never pushed me one way or another. She was available afterwards to answer any shipping questions. Highly recommend!
I honestly thought I wouldn't find what I was looking for, which was very specific and nothing I had seen in any other shops. I told them specifically what I was looking for over the phone, and I chose my dress within the first 4 I tried on. I was blown away by their service and cannot recommend them enough!
Caryn's Bridal was my only choice. I attended Longwood University and that's where I fell in love. When my fiancé finally proposed I knew I wanted my dress from Farmville. We fell in love in that town and I wanted to cherish it in our forever day. The entire staff was exceptional. My consultant, Latrice, made me feel so welcomed and beautiful. Every appointment I had she made me feel like I was one of them and made me feel so special. She made such a personal relationship with me, sent me cards, and even made a bond with my fiancé. I am so thankful for Caryn's for making my experience so amazing and making me feel extra beautiful.
I absolutely love love love Latrice and my experience at Caryn's Bridal!!! I would definitely recommend this bridal boutique to brides near and far. I initially contacted Caryn's for a consult because I was specifically looking for a Maggie Sottero gown in plus size. Most of the bridal shops in my area did not have plus dresses to try off the rack. I took the two hour drive and there I met Latrice who assisted with my every need. Unlike these cookie cutter boxed stores , the moment I walked through the door Latrice made it known it was ALL about me. I must admit I did not have the say "yes to the dress" experience on my first visit; however, Latrice went above and beyond ordering pieces and motifs to make sure when I came back the second time I definitely said "Yes to a Caryn's Bridal Dress"!! Then manager Cindy and Latrice were so friendly and knowledgeable I ended up ordering the bridesmaids dresses and my mother purchased her stunning dress as well. They were able to include my bridesmaid in CA so she wouldn't feel left out as well. Overall my experience was amazing and I would refer anyone looking for an intimate and more personalized bridal journey to Caryn's bridal.
I had an AMAZING experience working with Latrice at Caryn’s bridal. During my first visit I wasn’t quite sure what style I liked, but Latrice was very patient with me and helped me narrow it down to a couple of dresses. I didn’t pick a dress during my first visit but I was sure I had found my dress. I scheduled a 2nd try on a couple of months later and worked with Latrice again and she allowed me to try on more styles comparable to the dress as well as new styles to make sure I was happy with the dress I had picked. She made the experience so much fun and I greatly appreciated her help and guidance. I would definitely recommend Caryn’s to any bride.
I cannot recommend Caryn's Bridal enough!!! I live in Charleston, SC and my group and I drove up to Farmville, Virginia JUST to try on dresses at Caryn's... it was well worth the drive. After trying on less than 10 gowns, I was able to find my perfect dress with Latrice's help. The experience was so fantastic. Latrice made sure I was comfortable at every step of the way and she was great at pulling dresses that both fit my style and ones that got me out of my comfort zone.
The staff did a great job of communicating with me via phone & email before & after my appointment. I'm so excited to get back to Caryn's for alterations & finishing touches!!!
I was a 2021 bride and I felt so accommodated during my appointment at Caryn's Bridal. I traveled 3 hours from NC and then were able to move up my appointment time due to an earlier arrival than expected. Latrice was my consultant and she was AMAZING!! I am VERY indecisive and the first few gowns I tried on I liked, but I didn't LOVE. Latrice kindly stepped out and asked me to describe what I liked and disliked about each gown so she could find the perfect one for me. She indeed did just that! I felt SO beautiful on my wedding day. My alterations were done just right and I would do it all over again if I could! Farmville may be a good drive from where you are but I promise your trip will be well worth it!
Caryn's was the ONLY place I went to look for a wedding dress. I wasn't sure what to expect, but they really made me feel special. My name was on the chalkboard outside (it's the little things!) and there were some BEAUTIFUL dresses in the window. The staff was so friendly and clearly wanted to do do everything they could to make this a memorable experience. I tried on multiple dresses and I found the perfect dress. I had 3 ladies from the store assisting me, their teamwork was amazing. I appreciate that they told me to keep an open mind,the dress I picked isn't one that I would have expected. I am so excited for my dress to come in, I will be going back soon to look for bridesmaids dresses!!
I would highly recommend Caryn's Bridal to brides both near and far. When I picked out my dress, Latrice went above and beyond to make the experience special and ensure that I got the perfect dress. They are even adding some custom touches to my dress and veil to make it perfect.
The facility is clean and there is plenty of privacy for brides and their party of up to 4 to help select the perfect dress. The staff is knowledgeable and helpful. Latrice helped me and I cannot recommend her enough. After finding a beautiful dress, she made sure that I tried on others to be sure in my choice. After trying on many dresses, we tried on my favorites again to make the final choice. I must have tried on almost 15 dresses, which is truly amazing for a bridal appointment.
The website is clear and easy to navigate, which made it really easy to find dresses of interest. Latrice was able to make recommendations based on the dresses that I had highlighted online.
The best part is that they are really upfront with their pricing. I have had friends who have been to other vendors that left them feeling nickeled and dimed. Caryn's states clearly on their website that they sell dresses $2000 and less range. The shipping and alteration costs are reasonable affording many brides a lot of flexibility in finding the perfect dress.
We are so pleased with Caryn's. We are planning on procuring groom's tux, groomsmen tuxes, and bridesmaids dresses as well.
Caryn’s Bridal is absolutely amazing! Cindy went above and beyond to make my experience so fun and relaxing! She remembered things that were important to me and knew how to pull dresses that were my style and brought out my personality. I can’t recommended them enough!
Caryn’s was the first bridal salon I visited and I had a great experience! We were able to get a weekend appointment without a significant wait time which isn’t always the case. I went in not knowing what I wanted at all, and my consultant put so much effort into helping me understand what I liked in a dress and narrowing down fits, materials, etc. She was so sweet and made what felt like an overwhelming process fun! I ended up buying my dress at a different shop, but my experience at Caryn’s was still go positive. I’d definitely recommend checking them out!
From the first time I contacted Caryn’s they were so helpful! Olivia was my consultant and she was so wonderful and patient! I knew the dress I wanted even before I tried it on and she brought me a lot more dresses to try on to make sure that was truly the THE dress and I appreciated that so much. It was the first store I visited and my experience here was phenomenal. I would recommend Caryn’s to all future brides!
I had gone to 3 bridal shops in the richmond area prior to Caryns. I was very open to many kinds of dresses as I did not have a specific type in mind. I had terrible experiences at all 3 shops. I then decided to call Caryns, I was praying for an appt that week but knew there was no way. Well, they actually had a spot open up later in the week (that day). I went in slightly defeated as I hadn’t found anything that I felt pretty in. I tried on 10 dresses at Caryns and loved EVERY SINGLE ONE!!!!! Cindy was incredible. Instead of wanting an answer or the classic “give it time and think”, she offered “let’s try them all on again, and eliminate one”. The amount of time she spent with me, and the amount of time I put on these dresses was amazing. I never felt rushed. The changing rooms were private which was amazing, she stayed behind a curtain and handed the dress through. All of the dresses were amazing and the selection was huge! And not to mention $250 flat fee for alterations (normally costs $500-$600). I finally decided on a dress and when we checked out, I realized the store had closed!!! Never did they even make me feel the need to hurry because they were closing. Absolutely wonderful experience.
I believe Olivia was my consultant and she was absolutely amazing! She helped me stay within my budget, pointed out and let me try on various styles! It was actually the dress that she and her crew picked out that I said yes to! Highly recommend you get your dress there! We are going back for bridesmaids dresses!
Olivia was great. Dress selection is lovely. The shop is a lovely little treasure in Farmville. Definitely worth stopping in.
Olivia was kind, patient and receptive to my requests. 10/10, Caryn's is great!
Caryn's Bridal was the first and only place I went to find my dream wedding dress. Kaitlin listened to what I wanted and we were able to find the PERFECT dress after only 4 dresses. They were great with alterations and preparing the dress for both bridal pictures and my wedding day. Every time I walked in they made me feel important and special. I will recommend this place to anyone looking for a wedding dress.
I was an out of state bride with very limited time in the area to take care of all of my wedding planning. Caryn's was amazing to work with and totally accommodating to my schedule - they even fit me in for my "dress search" appointment for the day after my engagement. Not only were they flexible and understanding, but they were truly a pleasure to work with throughout the entire process: search, purchase, fittings, bridal shots and wedding. Highly recommend the trip to Farmville to work with these ladies!
Katlin was such an amazing consultant she helped me pick the perfect dress
I loved my experience with Caryn’s!! They were so easy to work with and accomidating. They made my wedding dress experience awesome!
I cannot even begin to say enough good things about Caryn's, and my sweet consultant Olivia! When I arrived, the welcome sign had my name on it, which made me feel so special! I didn't really think I would find THE dress today, but the stars aligned and it happened! They were so sweet, they listened to my wishes, and were not pushy by any means! I think I was the only bride at that time (and if I wasn't I surely couldn't tell), and I felt like they devoted their full attention to me! I also know one of the seamstresses very well, and they had her come down to see me in my gown *cue the tears*... Not to mention, the adorable goodie bag I got! Can't wait to go back for my fittings!
Kaitlin helped me find the perfect dress! She made thoughtful suggestions and she wasn't pushy at all. She made my dress shopping experience so great, that I didn't even look at any other shops!
I wanted a dress I could customize with some color for a non-traditional wedding, and at first I didn't think I would find someone understanding of this. Kaitlin really related to me and found dresses that could be complemented with color and even asked the owner about the extent to which the shop can customize for me. I really thought she went above and beyond to help me craft my dream dress! Couldn't be happier with my experience, it shows the shop's versatility to help you find the classic dress you may want or something a little different!
Kaitlin was incredibly helpful and right when we walked in we were greeted so nicely. It’s a great atmosphere with no time constraint on finding the perfect dress, and they stick to the budget you give them. I loved all the dresses she picked and she made sure she let me try different styles of dresses just to make sure I hit all my options. & I said YES to my dress! Definitely recommend this place as well as the consultant Kaitlin!
When I walked in to the salon, I immediately felt anxious, because I wasn't sure how this appointment would go. I've always been an over-thinker, and with my own history as a bridal consultant, and now wedding planner, I was very unsure of my decision-making skills. I thought for sure I would try on some dresses and return later when I'd had time to overthink every detail of whatever dress I would eventually choose. However, the consultant quickly put me in a better mood by mentioning my notes about loving pearl buttons from my online request, so I knew I was going to be in good hands. She put me in the first dress, and I felt instantly that we were on the right track. (The entire appointment felt this way, honestly.) It had all lace, long sleeves, and the train I was looking for. It fit the style I wanted. Throughout the appointment, despite my own fears and worries, I never felt pressured to pick a dress I didn't like. Even near the end of the appointment, I was between two dresses. But rather than have me force a selection (that I may regret), the consultant sat back and let me decide what I liked or disliked about the dresses, and discuss it with my family. We went back into the dressing room, and she had what could only be described as an epiphany! She asked me to wait there, while she ran out the door in a hurry! About 60 seconds later, my consultant ran in with one last dress to try. I put it on and went out to show my family, and it had everything I liked from the 2 dresses I was between, but a few parts I didn't. When it didn't have the train length that she knew I wanted, she quickly grabbed a long veil that made up for it. When she could see that there was only one thing I was hesitant about, she quickly grabbed the in-house seamstress and they made all my worries disappear when they assured me the layer of fabric I didn't like could be removed, and that this dress could absolutely come in ivory! At that point, I listened to my family tell me how this was the one, and even while feeling my heart pound a thousand times faster than it should, I decided that this was the one. She asked the famous question, and with tears in my eyes (that I NEVER expected), I said yes to the dress! She helped me ring up the dress, and walked me to shoes and jewelry in case I wanted to take up any of their offered discounts that day. They took the "Say Yes to the Dress" picture outside and I felt a sense of relief wash over me as she congratulated me on my dress. While I could sit and overthink the nit-picky things, she always kept me comfortable and never pushed me to decide on anything. I was able to find out what I liked and didn't like on my own, and have her reassure me the whole way through that my feelings (whatever they were) were right and honest for myself. I cannot recommend this salon enough. It's HUGELY spacious, and I'm pretty sure I was the only one in there at the time (although, it was an 11:00am appointment on a Tuesday). I felt that I had the whole day to decide for myself, if I needed it. The dresses were all within my budget, and I can happily say that I have a dress I love that I know will be perfect for my wedding day. And I cannot wait to come in for my first fitting! PLUS they keep all alterations under $250! Seriously ladies: come to this salon and feel comfortable knowing you're in good hands!
Caryn's has a nice selection of dresses to pick from and Kaitlin did a great job in helping me find the perfect one!
We had shopped at Caryn's previously. We knew the quality of their gowns and service. We did shop a few local stores before making the one hour trip to Caryn's. However, we knew we would find "the dress" at Caryn's. We always question why we wasted time elsewhere. First visit "said yes to the dress". We also purchased a MOB dress there also. We had a slight hiccup on dress size and Caryn was absolutely awesome at making everything right. That is the kind of business she runs. Not something you find just any place. Highly recommend visiting Caryn's.
I was super nervous, but from the moment I walked in they made me feel calm and ready to tackle finding a dress and we were able to do so in an hour!
My experience at Caryns Bridal was amazing. Kaitlin helped me out and helped me pick the perfect dress to say yes to thank you so much.
I found my dress at Caryn's! I'm originally from NJ, so I wasn't sure where I should dress shop in Richmond. All the women at work told I had to go to Caryn's because that's where EVERYONE finds their dress.
The website was super useful to search through the styles they carry. During my appointment, my consultant, Kaitlin, was super friendly, flexible, and good at keeping it real. She wasn't someone to tell me everything looked perfect, and she really listened to what I said I liked or didn't like.
Great experience! I definitely recommend it!
I decided to make a girls trip out of dress shopping. We drove over two hours from Yorktown, VA to Farmville, VA. We enjoyed the day at the winery down the road and walked the town. When we saw Caryn's Bridal it looked perfect! I also thought it was thoughtful that the bride's name was written on a board with the time of appointment. When I walked in I was greeted with smiling faces. I had never been dress shopping before this day. I had Kaitlin help me slip into the perfect dress for my day. Let me just tell you, she was AMAZING! She knew exactly what I liked and helped me through until I found the dress. She made me feel comfortable and we enjoyed having her as part of our special day. She listened to what I liked and did not like. I never felt pushed to buy anything. Kaitlin showed professionalism and knowledge on the products sold. I felt comfortable and so pleased with everything she did to help me find my dress. When I finally found the dress I loved, she helped envision exactly what I was wanting. Everything came together so perfectly and a lot of it had to do with how great the service was that Kaitlin showed us. I can never thank her enough. I also received a card in the mail written from her. I love cards and I thought that was thoughtful. Overall, I would recommend Caryn's Bridal. I still have months ahead of me and fittings to do at Caryn's, but I am positive that I will continue to have a good experience.
I had a great experience at Caryn's! The consultant that I had, Kaitlin, was extremely helpful, nice and not pushy at all. I had provided some style numbers I liked in advance and Kaitlin had those and similar ones ready to go. While I liked a few of them, there was not one that I felt was perfect for my wedding. Kaitlin suggested I try the final dress on (that I ended up buying) and I knew it was the one when I put it on. Thank you Kaitlin for suggesting I try something else on, that was completely different from what I thought I wanted! I was extremely lucky that I found a dress that fit me like a glove and needs no alterations, at a great price. She gave me lots of great ideas for veils and jewelry as well.
The store is much bigger than it appears from the outside, is well decorated, clean and homey feeling. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend it or choose it again!
My experience with Caryn's was every bit of perfect. I cannot call out one person because everyone in the store has worked with me to make everything great! We purchased my dream dress there and all of my bridesmaids dresses! This wonderful team has helped me through multiple bumps in the road and made everything perfect. I can not say enough AMAZING things about Caryn's!! I can not wait to wear my perfect dress this September!! Highly Recommend!
We had a great experience at Caryn's today!! I said yes to my dress and I couldn't be more thrilled! Our consultant, Olivia, was as sweet as she could be and pulled dresses that fit what I was looking for to a T! Every single dress I tried on was well within the budget we had set, and she made the experience comfortable and pleasant. We had a great time!
Love the amazing people who work at Caryn's which made my dress shopping experience so fabulous! They were so helpful and had that family boutique feel.
Caryn's Bridal was the best! In the unsuspecting town of Farmville, VA, this was the most quaint and friendliest bridal boutique. It was exactly what I envisioned for shopping for my wedding dress with my mom. They pulled all of the dresses ahead of time that I liked on their website and the consultant was so nice and helpful! When I couldn't decide at the end, she pulled bridesmaid dresses in the colors I am hoping to use so I could see how they would look with the dresses. Everyone was so friendly and I had the most wonderful experience! Not to mention exploring the town of Farmville with my mom after our appointment was fantastic and so much fun! I truly can't say enough about this amazing little bridal boutique!
My day started off rocky with not being able to get to my appointment at the designated time. Thankfully, there were other openings, and the staff slid me into the next available spot. Olivia was my consultant, and she made me feel very comfortable. She browsed my Pinterest board of wedding dresses to get an idea of what I like. Then, she jetted away to pull some dresses that matched my style. Every dress she picked was beautiful! Olivia nailed it! However, there were two that caught my eye. She was very patient in allowing me to try on both again. I took my time with each one. I danced a little, posed a lot, walked a little to get a good feel for the dresses. In the end, Caryn's really came through for me in helping me say "YES!" to the one dress I really, really wanted.
I can say I am not one of those brides who was super excited about dress shopping. However, my experience at Caryns far exceeded my expectations. I really actually enjoyed the experience and left there so excited to have found a dress. My bridal consultant, Kaitlin, was great!
Caryns was amazing! I didn't think I would walk out of there with a dress that day! My consultant was very sweet and patient with me.
I loved Caryn's! I found the perfect gown!!! I'm going to feel like a Disney princess on my fairytale wedding day! Thank you!!
Caryn's is spectacular! I've been to Caryn's for all of my friend’s weddings, and now it was finally MY turn! :) The staff is phenomenal - I haven't had one complaint through ALL of my visits. Before I arrived, I already had an idea in mind as to what I wanted my Wedding Dress to look like. I’ll admit, I’m a hardheaded person, and once I have my mind set on something it’s hard to change it, but Caryn’s team helped me be open-minded to dresses I never thought would look halfway decent on me and my body type. I said “YES” to the dress, and it was completely different than the idea of the one I started with. It’s absolutely gorgeous and I love it! I cannot thank them enough for their help! And I cannot wait to show it off on my wedding day!! Thank you!!!
Caryn's was the first place I went looking for a wedding dress so I wasn't expecting to find my dress at the first place I went to. I had other appointments and was even heading to New York! Caryn's had such a great selection and when I put on my dress I just couldn't leave without it! Their customer service is amazing! They made me feel like the most beautiful bride they'd ever seen even though they see hundreds of brides! Couldn't say enough great things about them!
Great service, great people, great atmosphere! I appreciate all the help that was provided to me while looking for my dream dress. I will most definitely recommend Caryn's Bridal to all of the upcoming brides I know. Once again thank you ladies a bunch, because of you all I'm blessed to have an amazing dress for my wedding!
What an amazing experience. All the ladies were so friendly and the store was gorgeous! The bridal attendants were so easy going and happy to help in any way they could! And of course it helped that I found my dream dress!
Caryn's was an absolute dream to work with! I loved my bridal consultant Kaitlyn. She was patient, even when we went over our time. She let me browse the selection and didn't push me when I was in the dress of my dreams and said I wanted to try more on. She helped me figure out what I loved and did not love. I am so happy with my gown and cannot wait to wear it again!
Kaitlyn was so sweet and very attentive. She listened to my thoughts and wants and did her best to see them come to life. The entire staff helped and made my dream dress become a reality! Thank you a Caryn....I cannot wait to see my dress come to lifex
I was impressed with the salon when I first bought my dress, but even more impressed when they SAVED my dress from disaster. During my final fitting, I opened a cut on my finger while trying to zip the dress up myself. I didn't realize it, and got blood all over my gorgeous dress. The ladies were great at calming me down, and they got all the blood out of my dress that same day while my sister and I went out to lunch. Great customer service and extremely knowledgable staff- you can absolutely trust Caryn's to help you find the perfect dress AND to care for it and alter it as needed.
Great assortment, great atmosphere, amazing time! All of the employees were extremely helpful and not pushy. They did not rush me or my family at all and were a pleasure to work with! Would recommend 100%!!!!
Everyone was super friendly and all willing to help. Very informative and professional. Was even able to get a mother of the bride dress and shoes for both. I would recommend Caryn's to everyone!
I had gone to other bridal shops and each one had been a different rough experience. One salon the bridal consultant and the owner were so pushy and then at another salon they did not care at all. When I came into Caryn's, it was a completely different experience. Kristin, my bridal consultant listened to what I wanted and found the gowns that I wanted to try on. She listened to my budget and stressed that we stick to it, because she didn't want me to be disappointed if I picked a dress that was over budget. I really appreciated her concern for the budget, because I truly wanted to stay on budget and knew that I could find a beautiful dress at the right price. Kristin found the dresses I wanted to see and then found others that she thought I would like. When I put on my dress I felt beautiful and comfortable! When I decided on my dress, I found the perfect belt to go with the dress. The belt was a little more than I could pay, but the manager Cindy came in and was willing to work with me. She ended up taking $75 off of the belt which helped me so much! Cindy also helped me with my measurements and I was able to buy my dress off the rack, which was such a blessing because I was crushed for time with only 6 months to go. I also do not live in Virginia anymore so I would have to fly back in for both of my fittings. The staff understood my predicament and they were able to get me into my first fitting before I had to leave Virginia. This was amazing and saved me money and time on an extra plane trip. Now I only have to come to Virginia for one more fitting and I will have my dress ready! Overall Caryn's bridal was an amazing experience and I would highly recommend them! Their staff is friendly and truly helpful! Look on the website before you go, because you can find an amazing dress for the right price! You don't have to go over budget to find an amazing dress! Also one more great thing about Caryn's is that they cap their alterations at $250 which keeps it affordable! I was very impressed with Cindy, Kristin, and Caryn's bridal overall! I am proud to say that I said "yes" to the dress at Caryn's Bridal!
Everyone at Caryn's was super nice when I walked in, and I loved the look of the salon. My bridal appointment started to go downhill as soon as I started looking at dresses with my consultant. She was rude, and did not seem to want to be bothered with me. She had me pull all of my own dresses, even when I asked for suggestions based on the style I wanted. I finally found one that I loved! It was a little too small for me, but she kept trying to convince me that it fit perfectly, even though the dress left lines on my back from being too tight. She also kept trying to sell me the one I was trying on (offering only $100 less than if I ordered a brand new one), and this sample dress had tons of problems. It had rips, lace falling off, beading falling off etc., but she still wanted me to get it! Not once was I measured to confirm what size I would need to order from the designer. I finally got so fed up with her that I left and just ordered my dress from Tiffany's Bridal in Richmond. I'm glad I was able to get my dream dress elsewhere! Though I had a tough experience, I've heard of plenty of consultants at Caryn's who actually love to help people!
The women at Caryn's are very kind and friendly and know exactly how to help you find your perfect dress! It's a very personable experience and they make you feel extremely comfortable and relaxed, especially when it comes to something like choosing the perfect dress!
They have a great selection of designer gowns. I fell in love with a Maggie Sottero gown at my first stop. I checked out a few other bridal shops, but nothing compared to that gorgeous gown and great price.
I heard great things about Caryn's and made the hour drive to FarmVille. I had already visited a couple stores to try on wedding dresses and this was by far the worst experience. I am VERY laid back and it takes a lot to upset me, but from the minute I walked in this store, I knew it was not for me. I stood there for a good 10 minutes before I was helped and once I said I had an appointment, I was still just stared at. I was told to fill out the piece of paper and then when I was finished stood there for another 10 minutes while the lady at the front desk just ignored me. My bridal consultant has absolutely no interest in helping me and it pretty much seemed like she hated her job. I was asked my budget and stated that I would love to stay in the 1,000 range. I pulled a dress off the rack that was $1,100 and was immediately told that was out of my budget and if I still wanted to try it on? I just got the impression that unless you were in there to spend a lot of money they did not care about losing your business. I left this store and went immediately back to my last store and purchased my dress! Like I said, I had heard wonderful things about this store so honestly I think it just depends on who is working that day.
Although Farmville was a bit of a drive, I wouldn't have went with anyone else for my bridal gown. I tried on an Allure gown at a truck show at another bridal store in Richmond and fell in love. Caryn's gave me a fabulous price, so it was a no brainer to order from them! When my dress came in, I used Caryn's alteration department to make my dress fit like a glove....boy, did my dress fit like a glove. Caryn literally cut my dress in half (at the waist) and sewed it back together. Did I mention my dress was FULL lace? She is a miracle worker, I'm not joking! My dress was nothing less than STUNNING on my wedding day. This was the best bridal gown company I worked with and I went to a lot of places trying on dresses.
I searched for the entire day for my wedding dress. Caryn's was the last place I went to, after a melt down about not being able to find my dress. I walked in an hour before closing without an appointment, and they came to me and helped me out with smiles. I found the perfect dress (the very last one) and it was great. They then broke the news that it might not be ready for nine months, which would be a week before my wedding. They called the designer and we figured out we could get it ready in six months, and thus giving me ample time to get alterations done. I highly recommend Caryn's to anyone!
I got my bridesmaids dresses, groomsmen's tuxes, mother of the groom dress, my wedding dress, shoes, jewelry, the fluffy skirt that goes under my dress and tiara from Caryn! This store is not easily missed, and the whole experience was more than just a shopping one. I left there with great memories and had a great time, staff was friendly through the whole process, and most importantly, NO surprises!! As many brides probably know, some vendors (or who ever you may do business with) can take advantage of you and your time; well rest assured that this did not happen here, and I have a few of my best friends that told me to come here and they are quite the critics, so that is more reassurance. Get your dress here, and everything else.
I am in love with my wedding dress!!! I had a wonderful experience getting my wedding dress!! The consultant was able to get me in to the floor model of the dress which saved me a lot of money!! Alterations are capped at a certain price so you know the most that you will spend up front. I was able to get my shoes and have them dyed right in the store. I also was able to buy my earrings there! The dress, alterations, shoes, earrings, and shipping my dress & shoes to FL all cost me under $1,200!!! I did not settle on a dress to get that price, I got the dress of my dreams!!!
My experience was very positive. No did feel like alterations were a smidge high and was disappointed not to receive a discount for my groom's tux since multiple purchases were made (mom's dress, bridesmaids, and men's tux). However excellent service and great to work with.
Caryn's was redesigning their store and the outcome was phenomenal! The sales associate was very helpful and nice. Great prices and a lot of variety to choose from
I'm originally from Farmville and purchased all of my Homecoming and Prom dresses from Caryn's. Naturally,I knew without a doubt it was the ONLY place I would go to for my bridal gown. The new renovations to the store make it look like a boutique in New York, but it still has all the feel of a small-town business. All of the staff at Caryn's is phenomenal, but my associate, Tori (Victoria), was AH-MAZING. After seeing a few pictures of dresses I liked online, I felt she knew exactly what I was looking for. I walked in feeling anxious, because I struggle with making decisions, but Tori made the process of narrowing down gowns SO easy. Though I originally came in for the Maggie Sottero trunk show that day, I walked out with a gorgeous Casablanca gown that my mother, grandmother, MOH, and father all agreed was stunning. THANK YOU to Tori and everyone at Caryn's--you rock!! To everyone reading, go to Caryn's!!! You will not be disappointed!
-Brittany Richardson
I found the perfect dress here for an amazing price! I had to get it altered to wear with flats and the first job left the bottom looking very uneven and they didn't even match the slip lining. It was even more annoying because the shop is about an hour drive from where I live. I took the dress back and they fixed it in a few hours as I hung around and waited. I loved their selection, but if I had to do it over, I'd probably have gotten my dress altered elsewhere closer to home.
Tori was incredibly helpful! She listened to what I liked, and picked out styles that fit my shape, worked with my outdoor wedding, and stayed well within my budget (even with the belt and veil!). Thank you again for helping me find my dream dress!
My sister in law bought her wedding dress from Caryn's almost 3 years ago and had some objections with the final outcome, but was overall pleased I think. When I got engaged, I wanted to try places that were a little more local since I live in Richmond, and kept my SIL's concerns in the back of my mind. However, I ended up purchasing my wedding dress from Caryns. I really couldn't find any other place that could A) Beat their prices and B)beat their huge selection. Plus, they cap their alterations, which you can't find anywhere else, so that was a huge cost saver. Another reason I was pleased with Caryns is because I am a size 14, and it was nice to put on dresses that actually either fit, or were too big instead of being too small, or not being able to try them on at all. Everything was going smoothly until I went up for my second fitting. I was looking forward to working with Lelia, who I had worked with from the start. Unfortunately, she wasn't in that day, and I was given to another lady who worked there and this is where things took a wrong turn. This wasn't just any fitting, this was the first time my father would see me in my wedding dress. I was so excited, but the lady that was helping me that day couldn't even get me laced up into my dress. I didn't have any alterations done to the bodice at all, and I had lost 10+ lbs since the last fitting. The only reason I was having another fitting was to see the bustle they had done to the train of the dress. The lady called in two other employees and neither one of them could get my dress laced and I voiced my concerned that my dress wouldn't lay flat and lace properly. I was told that Lelia would be back later that week, and I could come back with my father then and today wasn't that big of a deal. Well, it was a very big deal to me. It was important that my father see me in my properly fitted wedding dress, and I didn't have the time to drive another 2 hours (1 hour up and 1 hour back) later that week with my father. I left the appointment frustrated and in tears. My last appointment had been set for 9am two weeks from then. When I arrived two weeks later at 9am, the store wasn't even open. They didn't open until 9:30. When theyd finally opened, I was extremely rushed by the staff. They first tried to hand me off to the same woman that couldn't get me in the dress on my last visit, and when I refused to have her help me, it was like I had spoken profanity in church. I was squeezed into this tiny fitting room for bridesmaid fittings and wasn't allowed to go back to a bridal fitting area. I had never been treated so poorly by the staff there. After I tried on my dress one last time, I was rushed out the door. On my wedding day, the dress laced up perfectly and looked gorgeous. However, after the ceremony, we tried to bustle the dress and the ties for the bustle broke/tore. Within an hour into my reception, my dress had been torn and stepped on in several places. My mother & two bridesmaids tried for over 45 minutes to get the dress bustled and pinned again, and the ties just wouldn't hold. I was so upset that I paid a significant amount to have a french bustle that didn't even work & my dress as a result had been ruined. I loved my wedding dress, but was devastated that it had been torn and ruined because the bustle ties didn't hold up. When I look back on the entire experience, I would buy a wedding dress from there, but I wouldn't go back for anything else.
I loved working with everyone at Caryn's. I initially chose to buy my dress here because I heard the prices couldn't be beat by anyone I would've considered in Richmond. I also liked that they included pictures and pricing on their website. They also had cleaning/alterations services in shop, so I knew where my dress was and that it was in good hands!
My mom, MoH, Mother in Law and Jr. Bridesmaid went with me to try on bridal gowns. I had a short conversation with my consultant about my style and how I had scoliosis and wanted a dress that would hide that, it couldn't have been more than a 5 min conversation, and she said she had this great dress she wanted me to try on. I tried the first dress she mentioned and I knew it was the one. We continued to try on different styles of dresses but I still knew that the first dress was the one. Now, my mom is very opinionated and had her own idea of what I should be wearing but my consultant helped me keep her at bay, and giving me encouragement when we were trying on the dress.
I have purchased a gala dress and a bridesmaid's dress from Caryn's before and had great luck, so I thought I would try them out for my wedding gown. They had a great selection and spent time with me to help me decide. My experience there far exceeded trips to other bridal stores. I really enjoyed my shopping experience. I recently went for my first fitting and it was obvious the seamstress knew what she was talking about. I love that they cap their alteration prices. Elsewhere that can really add up. I drive in from Richmond because it is definitely worth it.
I found the gown of my dreams at Caryn's! Their consultants were very easy to work with and helped me find the gown that I wanted. Alterations were a little more difficult; one time I went in for a scheduled fitting and the alternations hadn't been completed in time for my already scheduled visit. I don't know what happened there. However, overall, I was happy with my experience with Caryn's because in the end, I got the dress that I had always wanted and had it altered to fix me perfectly.
I got two dresses from them and my mother's dress.
They were very helpful and did a very nice job with fitting my dresses. The ladies working with you in the back are wonderful. There services are great. They will store your dress as long as you need.
The staff at Caryns were so professional. They were nice to work with. Their personal attention doesn't even compare to what you would receive at a David's Bridal.
We bought everything from Caryn's except the suits and my shoes! We had a great experience with Caryn's! Their staff is friendly, and care about you and your Big Day!
Large selection of bridal gowns and bridesmaid dresses. They recently just remodeled their store and now it is absolutely beautiful. The ladies that worked in sales were extremely helpful and personable. The only trouble I had was with alterations:( She was extrememly nice and new her stuff but I came for my 2nd fitting and we made several different changes to the dress when I came back 2 months later most changes were not completed. And during my wedding day the snaps that were used for my bussel were not strong enough and my dress kept falling down so my girls ended up trying to safety pin it. And during April and May its very busy becasue they also sell lots of prom dresses.
Emily was absolutely amazing!! We all know how important the dress is and it is important to have someone who is patient waiting on you!! I definitely recommend a visit to this shop!!
Everyone at Caryns was so nice and wanted to help you find THE dress. You can go on the website and pick the dresses you want to try on and they will have them ready when you get there. Victoria was an amazing consultant, she made me feel very comfortable! There was no rush and I kept trying on the same dress over and over again. If you do buy your dress here they give an amazing bag of goodies. I would recommend them to any and everyone.
Thank you ladies for everything!
Caryn's is definitely the best place to buy a wedding dress! The staff are wonderful, they do not rush you in the least, they encourage you to try as many dresses as you want, and to top it off the prices are beyond reasonable. I would highly recommend anybody go look in Caryn's for their wedding dress or bridesmaid dresses. There are also fantastic deals and you get a wonderful bag of goodies if you purchase a dress there. To sum it all up-- I highly recommend shopping at Caryn's- you won't be disappointed!
I got my dress at Caryn's Bridals in Farmville, Va. I had been looking on the Maggie Sottero website as I knew I wanted one of her lace up dresses. I noticed Caryn's was listed as one of the carriers of Maggie and went to their site and saw my dream dress. Called the shop, had an appt for that weekend and tried on a few dresses and then finally my dream dress and it was the one! Everyone that worked there was very friendly and eager to help. They offered a discount on shoes, accessories and veil the day I got my dress which I used for my veil. (I had been by their booth at a bridal show and got an additional $50 off my veil which made it free!) Their alterations are also a steal at $175 for everything (hem, taking it in, bustle, steaming (multiple times if you do portraits). They also will keep your dress for you until you are ready to get it which was really helpful since I lived with my soon to be husband. They are a great shop, have so many beautiful dresses and are just great to work with. They're worth the trip from Richmond!!
I searched everywhere in the Richmond area for the perfect wedding dress and traveled to Farmville on a whim...they had a huge selection of beautiful gowns! I found the gown of my dreams and their service was impeccable. I highly recommend them!
Love love love caryns!!! They were amazing in every aspect possible! Very affordable dress and an awsome staff. Would reccomend to everyone!!
Caryn's Bridal was such a huge help in finding the perfect wedding dress!! They listened to what I wanted and provided a great price!
tried on several dresses here didnt' find the one but there were some nice people
Another Company made my dress 5 inches too short and Caryn's took perfect care of it for me and made the adjustments and it was perfect! They are all about the bride and treat you very well!
the owner and cindy were amazing!!! some of the younger girls were rude... alterations was great for me but horrible for my bridesmaids... they had to end up going elsewhere to get them done at the last minute... liked that they weren't davids bridal...
After going to about 5 different places in search of a wedding gown, we decided to try Caryn's and the experience was awesome. I would highly recommend this store if you get to work with Emily. She is amazing and puts every effort into satisfying her customers. I found my gown the day I went into the store and though it was completely different from what I was looking for I loved it!! Everything went smoothly here and each time I visited my 3 year old daughter accompanied me and this was never an issue. We also bought her gown here as well as the girls in the wedding party. So glad I made the trip!
Perfect gown! The staff is very helpful and friendly and accomodating to your needs! Many thanks to Tori! She was wonderful to work w