About this vendor
For almost 40 years, we’ve had the honor of helping brides and their families find the perfect look for their most meaningful moments. At our woman-owned salon, we believe every celebration deserves to feel special – and that starts with what you wear.
Whether you’re saying “yes” to your dream gown, selecting timeless looks for mothers and bridesmaids, outfitting your flower girl, or finding the perfect suit or tuxedo, we’re here to make the experience joyful, personal, and stress-free.
With in-house alterations and a team who truly cares, – we’re more than a salon – we are part of your story.
We can’t wait to welcome you in!
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- Jackets
- Hair Accessories
- Headbands
- Pins, Combs & Clips
Business Attributes
- Woman-owned Business
Dresses
- Bridesmaid Dresses
- Flower Girl Dresses
- Mother of the Bride Dresses
- Wedding Dresses
Fashion Services
- Alterations
- Bridal Stylists
- Dry Cleaning & Preservation
- Plus Size Available
- Private Appointments Available
- Rentals
Suits & Accessories
- Bow Ties
- Cummerbunds
- Shoes
- Ties
- Tuxedos & Suits
- Vests
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Reviews
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Caryn's was the perfect place to find my wedding dress. Olivia was incredibly helpful and was able to find me a dress that combined all of my wants. The try on process was great fo...
r me and my family. The shop is SUPER cute. My dress was somewhat customized, and the alteration process went super smoothly. I would definitely recommend Caryn's to future brides.
Everything from my first appointment to my last alternation appointment was fun and easy. They have a beautiful selection and they do their best to make you feel special. I was abl...
e to stay within my budget very easily and found the perfect dress for me. Highly recommend Caryn's!
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 fab...
ulous 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 tr...
y 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. Sh...
e 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 t...
he 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 d...
rive. 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 earlie...
r 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 dr...
esses 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 d...
idn'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 an...
y 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 t...
o 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 brida...
l 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 d...
ress 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 fi...
t 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 s...
pot. 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 expe...
rience 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 o...
f 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!
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233 N. Main Street, Farmville, VA
Caryn’s Bridals, Formals & Tuxedos