Castle Couture: Off The Runway

I know it was part of Castle Couture? No. After stopping in to CC they recommended I look here for options more in my budget (I just couldn’t fathom spending 2K+). I did not have plans to go shopping for a dress, by myself on Friday, but I’m so glad I did. Janice was my sales person and during the 45 minutes we spent together I tried on 9 dresses and fell in love with 2. I had already tried on 16 and was starting to feel like I wouldn’t find a dress I loved 100%. Both dresses were part of a summer sale so they were discounted even more. I left the shop to think about which I wanted with plans to return over the weekend but it became obvious I was loving one more than the other. So I returned later in the day to make the purchase before someone else could. I couldn’t pass up a $1400 gown for $599! I’m so happy and cannot wait to wear the gown in June for our Finger Lakes wedding!

e, Janice’s warm and kind demeanor put me at ease. She listened attentively to my preferences and concerns, making me feel truly heard and understood. Janice’s expertise and keen eye for detail were evident as she selected dresses that perfectly matched my style and vision. Her patience and encouragement were invaluable throughout the process. At every step, she made sure I felt comfortable and confident, creating an atmosphere of joy and excitement. When I found "the one," Janice’s genuine enthusiasm and support made the moment even more special. She helped me see myself in a way I hadn’t before – beautiful and radiant. I am incredibly grateful for Janice's exceptional service and for helping me find the perfect dress for my big day. She turned what could have been a stressful experience into a delightful and memorable one. Thank you, Janice, for making me feel like the most beautiful bride-to-be!

going to their sister store, Castle Couture Off the Runway, also in NJ because the prices at the regular store are just outrages. My little sister got married 6 months after I did and she found her dream dress at Castle Couture Off the Runway for 1/8th of the price!!! I have to make myself forget about how much money we spent on my dress because I truly believe if I went to their Off the Runway store I would have found the same exact dress for a fraction of the price! I recommend all NJ Brides start their wedding dress shopping at Castle Couture Off the Runway!!!

to work with. She made the experience so easy and special. I knew going into wedding dress shopping I didn't want to spend too much on the dress, but I tend to like the more expensive styles. Coming to Castle Couture was the best decision I've ever made because I got my perfect gorgeous expensive gown for a fraction of the price! I would recommend any bride on a budget to come here to find their wedding dress!

n loosing weight for my weeding. I’ve only been to David’s Bridal before going to off the Runway and had a very great experience there. Because I am such a bigger plus sized female, I’ve been waiting to try on dresses. I buy most of my clothes online so going to a store and trying on a wedding dress is a huge deal for me. My sales person at Castle Couture off the Runway was Janice. She showed us where my sized dresses were. I picked 4 dresses and went to the dressing room. I tried the first one on and automatically it didn’t fit. I came out of the dressing room and she had a look of disgust on her face. I went back into the dressing room and tried on a larger size. That one did fit but it seemed as though Janice already had an attitude and didn’t want to be bothered with me anymore. I may not be a size 10 but it is something I’ve battled my entire life. My mom even tried speaking to her saying the dresses I tried on at David’s Bridal were smaller and we didn’t understand. Janice looked at me with disgust and said well they would be. Yet she couldn’t give a reason why. She gave no pointers as far as what cut might go better with my figure. It seemed to me like she was just done with me and didn’t want to help anymore. Janice didn’t even smile the entire time I was there. I’m supposed to be looking for a dress for the happiest day of my life and going to castle couture off the runway makes me not want to go dress shopping ever again. Janice made me feel so embarrassed that I am not looking forward to my wedding day because of my weight and how I’d look in my dress. Janice shouldn’t be working as a sales person with women who are a pound over 125 if this is how she treats all plus sized women. I was so excited and looking forward to my wedding and I am now severely depressed about my weight and how people will treat me after the way Janice treated me. Even eloping is starting to come up in my head because of how awful she made me feel.

l, it was an amazing experience!

s convinced there wouldn’t be an options I would like but was pleasantly surprised! Not only did the salon have a large selection for sizes ranging from 18-30 in dresses but I found my dress !!! Barbara V. was my stylist and she couldn’t have been more helpful and figured out my style immediately and picked the perfect dress. Worth the visit and I cannot wait to wear my dress at my wedding in December!

ealized THAT WAS IT ! I’m in love with my beautiful dress and forever grateful with the help in the store, they were so kind. Everyone who was there at the same time as me also said Yes To The Dress, so you can tell what a magical store it was.

at one final salon before making such a huge purchase, and I'm so glad I did. After asking a few questions, seeing the "dress to beat", and trying out a few initial pulls, Erin's suggestions led me to a dress I would never have pulled for myself, but she absolutely NAILED IT! Wound up purchasing it that day. Even though the dress will need a little tailoring, I feel confident and comfortable doing so knowing I saved over 2k on the dress of my dreams. 10/10!

ess shopping early. Let me tell you, the dresses were in such great shape and there were SO many sizes! They had so many styles in sizes 0 to about 28! As a curvy bride I personally loved that I had so many options in styles that I absolutely loved. I worked with Flo, who made the experience an absolute dream. They had a select amount of veils and hair accessories to try for style with the dresses. Though I did not purchase either, I loved the experience. I expected to need a few trips to find my dream dress, but I found it in my first go! When I found my dress they had a sign, a photo-op wall, and bells to celebrate! I highly recommend checking out this boutique and going back a few months later to see new stock if you do not find your dream dress in the first go. They made the experience a dream, Flo was the best, and I left the boutique with a nearly perfect fitting dress of my dreams all for $799 (+ the small garment bag fee)! Thank you to Flo and the rest of Castle Couture: Off The Runway!

f. Welcomed and allowed to walk around and get a feel for the place. Approached and greeted by Erin A the store manager. Erin listened and allowed the bride to explain her dress style and escorted us to the try on area to be seated and get comfortable as she pulled dresses. Her customer service, demeanor, professionalism was amazing. Her suggestions were spot on, and her help was both needed and appreciated. She hit on all my daughter's needs, and we found a beautiful dress with accessories. She said, "yes to the dress"!! Would 100% recommend. Thank you, Erin and staff, for a memorable day.

es to one of their dresses. Thank you so much to everyone there for the help and support and thank you so much Janice for your patience and support. You really helped me regain confidence in myself

made the whole experience comfortable and enjoyable! Things to note before going : they do not do alterations (but refer you to a seamstress). All dresses come as is, but the discounts are great considering most are luxury and couture dresses. Brides get 1 hour to try on dresses. They won’t hold your dress for you. You have to either go in knowing what you want or try on a bunch! There’s really no in between considering they have tons of different styles. All in all, I think this establishment is great for a budget bride with a luxury mindset. I was lucky to find my gown in one shot and really loved the price too!

a few others with my mom and sister. I tried on 7 dresses (we were able to stay as long as we needed!), but the first dress I tried on was the one Floriana picked for me, and it was the one! Patient, kind, and not pushy at all, she was very helpful throughout the shopping process. On each dress, she pointed out areas that would need to be altered if I selected that specific dress. She also helped me to determine a veil length! Though I did not initially want a fitted dress, she pulled a couple of fitted options, as well as lace options, so I could determine the difference. This really helped me to “seal the deal!” It was very relaxing and not stressful. I would recommend Castle Couture Off the Runway to anyone!

. Janice made me feel comfortable and let me pick exactly what I wanted. I’m definitely recommending this Bridal shop to all my friends. Thank you so much you made my day!

ons. Her positive energy made my experience 100 times better, I’m recommending this place to everyone!!

and got an amazing deal! Couldn't be happier, highly recommend!

l! I didn't really know what I was looking for but with the little info I did give her, I ended up falling in love with the first dress she pulled and I ended up purchasing it. It was such a great experience!!

dissatisfied that I went shopping 6 more times in search of “the one”. I had completely given up on finding a dress that brought happy tears to my eyes and I could envision celebrating my wedding in. AND THEN I MET PAT. Call it lucky number 7, I walked into Castle Couture Off The Runway and was fortunate enough to meet Patricia Lee. Pat listened to my story, empathized with my situation, and helped me find THE ONE. In no other experience was I afforded the kindness and respect Pat showed me. She didn’t put me in dresses just to make a sale. She heard what I was looking for, took time to understand the style I wanted, and relentlessly search her inventory to find something I would feel perfect in. And she hit the nail on the head! I cried more happy tears than I ever imagined! In one appointment, Pat made me feel like her own daughter and I could not be more grateful for meeting her. I wholeheartedly recommend Castle Couture Off The Runway and can honestly say you can shop with confidence in their staff and selection.

had such a wide selection to choose from and took their time with me. Overall amazing experience!

ecommend going to this boutique for anyone looking for a wedding dress !!! :)

erience extremely comfortable and personable. You're surrounded by so many beautiful and unique dresses in a very intimate, boutique setting. The seamstress did a fantastic job, and I didn't want to take my dress off by the end of the night. So many compliments!

ess was super easy, making appointments for the next visit before I left, and then being super accommodating when I had to change things around. I also used them for my alterations and my dress fit like a glove! I did wish they would have been a little cheaper in terms of alterations, but it was a one-time payment, if after the first set something else needed to be fixed, there wasn’t going to be an additional charge which was reassuring. But she was so good, I didn’t need anything fixed after her first go around! Everyone there is super, super nice! I would definitely recommend.

s selection of dresses, and my consultant Cyd was so knowledgeable, so professional, actually listened to what I wanted, put me in the most fantastic dresses, and overall made the experience just the most wonderful day for me and my parents. I bought my dress here. Go to Cinderella! You will regret wasting your time anywhere else.

ly what I was looking for and pulled so many dresses for me to try on and even made sure not to pull dresses out of my budget. I was torn between two totally different dresses and she provided me her opinion of how I was dancing and smiling in one dress versus the other and I took her advice to heart and once she put a belt on my dress, it sealed the deal and I said yes to the dress! The salon is super friendly and great with follow up calls for appointment reminders and easy to work with. They have a huge selection of dresses to choose from too, you’re sure to find what you’re looking for here! I went back to them to get my dress altered and the seamstress worked her magic on me as I lost some weight (and probably gained some more a couple weeks leading up to the wedding!). The pricing was fair and she did an amazing job. I cannot thank Cinderella enough for all their help! I would highly recommend them!

of my dreams with ease after just a few dresses. Appointment times worked well with my busy schedule and their selection was vast! My Maggie Sottero dress was spectacular! I didn't want to take it off.

istening to what I liked and didn't like about everything I tried on. Had I not tried on the dress I went with at my second appointment of the day, I would've gone with a lovely gown she brought me. She really did an amazing job of showing me what really worked for me. She was never pushy about anything and stayed within my budget. The store itself is definitely smaller but the selection is still nice and very affordable. Definitely worth going to.

best to show me all the options from ribbons, veils and any other alterations you can think of. I tried on several dresses more then I could count and I am sure we went way over our allotted appointment time, but she still remained patient and kept pulling dresses. At the end of the day I wound up going with the second dress I had tried on. Everyone was very pleasant and accommodating , I would definitely recommend going here for your dress.

and helped me find my dream dress. I never felt pressured into anything. They just wanted me to be comfortable and find a dress I loved! Their selection is huge and they let you look through dresses yourself if you want. It was an amazing experience!

I tried on but ended up going a different direction), however I wanted to comment on how amazing my consultant, Sara, was! Having never tried on any wedding dresses before, she truly made me feel so comfortable during the whole process. I would recommend her to anyone!

! It was a wonderful experience, I am one happy ( future) bride.

my dream dress within my budget. Cyd made my dress shopping experince such a great memory. She became a friend and gave her honest opinion. I never once felt uncomfortable while there, we had such a fun time laughing and crying together when i finally said yes to the dress. I will always reccomend Cinderella Bridals, such an amazing experience and great prices for beautiful gowns.

and pretty the salon was inside. My consultant's name was Cyd and she was absolutely wonderful, I have nothing but nice things to say about her. She was attentive, listened to what I had to say and pulled the best suggestions based on my descriptions and my body type. I chose the first dress I tried on that day and I know she played a role in that. I highly recommend her and this salon.

love, would become a disaster for me. Then, I went to Cinderella Bridals and had no need to worry anymore. My bridal consultant was Erin, and she was so knowledgeable about all of the gowns in the store. Close to the end of the session, I asked her to ignore any instructions I had given her, and just to pick out a gown that she thought would look the best on me. Well, that turned out to be the one! When it was time to go bridesmaid dress shopping, I knew that my friends and I would go back to Cinderella Bridals. I had six bridesmaids of varying sizes, and we were able to find a dress that fit beautifully on all of the girls. There were plenty of options and we had such a good time finding one. All of the gowns (mine included) came in with plenty of time for alterations. I enjoyed every fitting at the shop. It was fun to see the dress become altered so that it fit me perfectly. The seamstress was so talented and precise. I was happy to attend each of my fittings, and was so excited when I finally got to take my gown home. Before I left with the gown, the store manager told me exactly how to take care of it for the few days leading up to the big day. They even gave me some suggestions on how to feel more comfortable on the day of. It was such a pleasure shopping and working with all of the people at the shop!

like" stores in New Jersey Cinderella was a welcome change. It is a small store in the Marketplace Shopping Center in Matawan. I remember passing by this store when I was a little kid! My experience was perfect from start to finish. I walked in willing to try anything, having 1 or 2 stand outs that I already tried on in my head. Erin, who is AMAZING, pulled the first dress for me to try and it was my favorite from the previous store I had been in. More-so, Erin understood what I was looking for and paid attention to my feelings, concerns and what was going to make ME happy not everyone I was with. When I narrowed it down to my final 3 dresses I tried them all on again. I got that magical "this is my dress" feeling before I even put it on. Erin knew as soon as I stood in the mirror-she said "you liked all of the other ones-but you said you LOVE this one" something I didn't even realize I did. They are so in-tune with the bride here! They made the entire process easy, from picking the dress, to fittings, to alterations and even picking up my dress. The owner is constantly around making sure everyone and everything is taken care of. She is WONDERFUL! For a very word-of-mouth shop I could not say better things! The prices are on point and competitive. The staff, customer service, and genuine care put into this shop make the experience the "something" every bride should have when she goes dress shopping. Thank you, thank you, thank you for making my wedding that much easier and for helping me find the dress of my dreams!

erella Bridal I felt at ease. Pat listened to everything I wanted and pulled dresses that matched my style. She was patient, sincere, and best of all never pushy! I am very particular and it took me 3 appointments at Cinderella to know I had found my dream dress. Pat jumped through hoops for me, even ordering the dress I wanted so I could try it on in the correct color. This bridal salon may appear small, but don’t judge a book by its cover! It is filled with hundreds of well priced designer gowns, veils, and jewelry. Rest assured they will have you feeling beautiful in no time!

like a BRIDE. You are walked to your own area with ample mirror space and seating that allows privacy for you and your "entourage." We were offered mimosas as we settled and reviewed my vision. My consultant, Sara, was INCREDIBLE. From the moment we started speaking, she was internalizing to determine the first round dresses to pull. She educated us in a way we hadn't experienced before - from fabric to feeling, Sara added some much needed perspective to our dress shopping experience. Further, I am a gal that had a light vision of what I wanted, expected, and had tried already. She used the first round of pulls to help narrow in on a style that made the most sense based on the our feedback. She helped to build my confidence and identify when I was "glowing" and when I was "meh." We loved out experience with Sara and at Cinderella so much that, after not finding THE dress, I called up to ask if it would be possible to come back, work with her, and see more dresses. We were back a week later, and upon arriving, Sara told us that she had done some homework and proactively pulled dresses to try. We tried those on, and after connecting further, we found it - THE DRESS! Again, this was due to unyielding patience and keen ears and eyes and a deep level of understanding. Sara made us cry with her kind words about the experience, wedding, and confidence. I would and will recommend Cinderella Bridals to everyone who want a dream dress shopping experience!

first shop I tried dresses on at so I continued to look around but the dress from this shop remained in my head. I returned to Cinderella Bridal three times before finally purchasing my dress and veil. I had all my alterations completed here as well, my dress fit like a dream and the seamstress was incredibly sweet and wanted to ensure I was comfortable, fixing the tiniest details before my final fitting and pick up. The shop was flexible with finding appointment times that worked for me and were very responsive to phone calls. My only wish was that I was able to take a picture of myself in the dress, I had pictures of myself in dresses from every other bridal shop I went to which helped me to remember which ones I liked and which ones I eliminated. I had loved the dress at Cinderella but after trying on so many they all start to run together since there were times when there were weeks between appointments. Other than that I loved every bit of my experience with Cinderella Bridal.

ctures throughout the process. I saw several reviews that stated they don't allow it, but we had no problems.

s to the dress the third one I tried on!. small shop, amazing amazing amazing staff!

y budget for a dress. She was such a pleasure to work with. My dress was breathe taking. My only regret after all said and done would have been to make my dress a little shorter because I kept tripping on it once I took my heels off. If you need a beautiful dress and within your budget I would highly suggest going to see Pat at Cinderella Bridals.

ent with me as I went back and forth between dresses and I never felt pressured to make a decision. I also appreciated ordering from a smaller store and felt the experience was much more personal. I can't wait to see my dress when it arrives!

we just wanted to keep the momentum going for the mother-of-the-bride and bridesmaid dresses. We called Cinderella Bridals and asked if we can come in same day. They happily took us within half an hour! My mother found her dream dress on a mannequin and my maid of honor tried on a bunch of dresses there. Sarah was an absolute pleasure to work with! She and her team found the wedding dress I just ordered and brought it into the fitting area to give us better perspective. Sarah gave us the space we needed to talk it over and was helpful in moving the process along seamlessly. She even gave us suggestions for local vendors near my wedding venue! My mother wound up purchasing the dress on the mannequin, and it was all possible due to their flexibility and kindness. I would definitely recommend making a trip there. Thank you!

e to a couple other salons prior, and had found a dress I really liked but wanted to try a few more. I showed Erin the picture and right away she knew the perfect match! I fell in love as soon as I looked in the mirror! From ordering, to fittings, to alterations everything was super easy and stress free. Thank you Cinderella Bridals!