About this vendor
Cherished Bridals, Bridal Sample Boutique has HUNDREDS of Immaculate Salon Samples priced at HALF of the retail prices! ALL authentic designer gowns, veils and accessories in stock! We also have NEW gowns with tags and unaltered! Veils of all lengths, bridal sashes, headpieces and accessories too!
We offer discounted alterations for the bride, bridal party and even mothers with our fabulous seamstress, Slubia!
Inventory and Prices will NOT be beat! New gowns arrive weekly!
To book an appointment go to our website, www.cherishedbridals.com and click on the "book appointment " tab at the top of the page!
Find your DREAM gown, at a DREAM Price!
Details
Accessories
- Cover Ups
- Jackets
- Hair Accessories
- Flower Crowns
- Headbands
- Pins, Combs & Clips
Business Attributes
- Woman-owned Business
Dresses
- Wedding Dresses
Fashion Services
- Alterations
- Online Ordering
- Plus Size Available
- Private Appointments Available
Awards and Affiliations
7-Time 'Best of Weddings'
2025.2024.2023.+4 more.
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I had an amazing experience finding my wedding dress at Cherished Bridal! From the moment I walked in, I felt welcomed, comfortable, and truly cared for. Barbara is THE BEST. She i...
s kind, patient, and incredibly knowledgeable, and she made what could have been a stressful process feel exciting and special. She really took the time to listen and understand what I was looking for. Even before I fully knew what I wanted, she pulled several dresses that ended up being exactly my style. Her guidance and expertise made the entire experience so enjoyable.
Her seamstress, Slubia, is equally fantastic. The alterations were flawless, and she paid such close attention to every detail to ensure the dress fit perfectly. I felt completely confident in her work, and the final result truly exceeded my expectations. Barbara and Slubia make such a great team! They created a smooth, personal, and memorable experience from start to finish. I’m so grateful for their expertise, care, and dedication. I couldn’t have asked for a better place to find my wedding dress and would highly recommend this boutique to any bride looking for not only a beautiful dress, but also a supportive and talented team!
- [ ] Barbara and Slubia are quite the dream team at Cherished Bridals! First, the shop itself is absolutely adorable! Barbara ensures each bride has a personalized experience ...
as she is working 1-on-1 with you only. The store is by appointment, which allowed me to have a personalized experience as I was the only one trying dresses at the time. Barbara listened to everything I was looking of and was so good at understanding my feedback about what I liked/didn’t like in each dress. Slubia is the in house seamstress who did my alterations. She is such a professional and you can really tell how much experience she has! She altered my dress and veil perfectly.
Cherished bridals is wonderful. I was having difficulties finding a wedding dress without spending an exuberant amount of money. I went to a few shops and they actually told me tha...
t my budget was too low for them. I became extremely discouraged, started shopping online…although the dresses were OK. When on they just didn’t make me feel like a bride. One day while wallowing in my dress misery, I came across cherished bridals online. I made an appointment and it was wonderful. Barbara was understanding to my budget, tentative and caring. Slubia is a magician with her skill set. I highly recommend making this your first stop.
Barbara and Slubia made my wedding dress experience amazing from the first appointment to the alterations. Barbara listened to what I was looking for in a dress. Alterations were a...
nother important thing for me because I am four foot eleven and knew whatever dress I picked would need a good amount of fabric cut off. They made me feel the beautiful and confident bride I wanted to be on my big day. I am so grateful to Barbara and Slubia for their kindness and expertise. They truly made the entire process seamless and unforgettable, and I can’t recommend them highly enough.
Barbara and Slubia are both warm and welcoming. They are wonderful and easy to deal with and it has been a pleasure to do business with them both.
Ladies run don’t walk to Cherished bridals boutique in Pompton plains. The owner Barbara is so patient and understanding ,she takes the time to listen and never makes you feel rus...
hed or pressured to purchase a gown you don’t want!! She was fantastic and found exactly what I was looking for, unfortunately, like many others, I had Dress regret because I bought something way to soon, but thanks to Barbara and her beautiful wedding boutique I am now in the dress I absolutely love. I am super excited. I cannot wait. for my fiancé to see me in my dress! I can never thank you enough ♥️
I visited multiple boutiques, including Kleinfeld in NY, where I fell in love with a dress but not its price. I planned to return to Kleinfeld for my dress, but a friend suggested...
I stop by Cherished Bridals Sample Boutique first. It was the best decision! Barbara truly listened to my needs and understood what I was looking for. I found my dress here, loved it even more, and paid significantly less. If you want a personal touch, professional service, and someone who truly cares, I highly recommend Cherished Bridals. You'll find everything you need!
Charming shop with a lot of dresses. Barbara was top notch! She was kind, patient, able to convey options and opinions. I felt comfortable and she never rushed me or pressured me t...
o buy. She is very in tune to you as a bride. Price points were so reasonable. I did say yes to the dress! Thanks Barbara
This was my first bridal appointment, and it could not have gone better. The owner made me and my family feel comfortable, listened to our feedback, and made the whole process rela...
xing and enjoyable. The dress I bought was not one I would have picked out myself, but she listened to my feedback on each of the dresses I did pick out and found the perfect dress for me. She helped create a beautiful memory.
Our experience with Cherished Bridal was amazing!! My future wife and I both tried on dresses here, and although one of us ended up purchasing from them, we both had alterations do...
ne by Slubia. Barbara and Slubia were so welcoming and helpful throughout the process! We just picked up our dresses and they look great. Thanks to you both for being a part of our big day!
Barbara was amazing - so kind, patient and easy to work with!
When I first walked into the boutique, I knew I had made the right decision! I’ve waited almost a year to post this review because I wanted to share my entire experience. Barbara w...
as attentive and patient, she went above and beyond to make sure I tuned out some critics and found me the dress of my dreams! Slubia is just beyond phenomenal at what she does! My dress needed to be altered in a way that made the dress completely different in the back but let me tell you it brought out a whole new love for the dress! We danced and laughed both sessions! Im truly grateful for the both of them and would highly recommend!! So happy I am finally able to leave this review!!
Where do I begin! This bridal store was beyond perfect and so was Barbara!! It was everything I ever dreamed of while shopping for my wedding dress. I loved how personal and intima...
te the appointment was with it being just my family and Barbara. She will make you feel so comfortable and make you feel heard. I bought my dress here and would recommend every bride make a trip here because it was truly just so special!!
Barbara was the absolute best! She makes you feel so comfortable and confident. I am so happy I found this bridal boutique. I totally recommend checking out cherish bridal, you wil...
l feel cherished!!
Just had my final fitting with Slubia. She did such a fantastic job. My dress fit me like a glove. Originally, my gown had beading falling off the straps. I thought all the beading...
would be removed or the straps would be replaced. Slubia hand beaded my straps and they look amazing. I am so happy with the results. My entire experience from start to finish was a 10/10!
Such a fantastic experience! I had a quick timeline of a wedding (engaged in October and getting married May) so I was looking to keep cost lower and be able to have a beautiful dr...
ess. Cherished Bridals was the PERFECT place for me! I made an appointment, tried on a bunch of different dresses, found the one I loved, bought it for a price that didn't break the bank and then brought it home that day. I went back to have Slubia do my alterations and she was WONDERFUL! She altered my dress and my mothers dress so we got to have that experience together! She was able to build a better back for my dress from the sleeves that I did not want. I can't express how magical this shop is and how grateful I am that I went here. From the moment I walked in to the moment I put on the finished altered dress my experience was perfect! Thank you!!! If you are looking to have an experience like mine please do yourself a favor and make an appointment!
Loved my fitting with Cherished Bridal. It was laid back, easy to try on dresses, and an overall positive experience!
We just had our first fitting with Slubia and her loving, nurturing heart and desire to make the bride feel beautiful and comfortable in her gown, shone through! With 30 years of e...
xperience, she knows just what to do to make the dress the perfect fit. Very thankful!
I had a wonderful experience picking out my wedding dress. I easily made an appointment online. The owner was so nice and patient. She was able to see some of the dresses I had gra...
vitated towards and picked out similar styles or details I was attracted to. I found my dress and it wasn't even in my radar. I highly recommend this location.
I had such a positive experience at Cherished Bridals! I had many negative bridal appointments before this one and I was so happy to have such a joyful appointment. My wedding is i...
n six months and most of the other stores told me that none of their dresses would arrive in time. The owner of the store had such a unique concept to sell sample gowns! I highly recommend coming here for your gown!
Review: Visiting Cherished Bridal was a dream come true! Booking an online appointment was super easy, and Barbara took it from there from the moment we entered the boutique. We w...
ere greeted with her warm personality. I must have tried on at least 7-8 dresses. With each fitting, Barbara was so patient and kind, and I never felt pressured in any way. I was able to find a dress exactly what I was looking for at a great price - I wish I could buy more! Don't hesitate, please take the time to stop by here if you're on a budget or time crunch. As long as you come with an open mind, you won't be disappointed.
Cherished Bridals was a brides dream! Made my appointment online, arrived to the beautiful boutique, and Barbara was there to greet me and assist my every concern! Went in with som...
e ideas, and she helped me pull off the rack and she was so patient and helpful with all my try ons! I was able to say yes to my beautiful dress, and she really helped me feel at ease and not ever pressured. Amazing experience, I would recommend over and over again! Thank you!!
Cherished Bridals, The Bridal Sample Boutique is a true found treasure. Barbara is a lovely person, warm and patient assisted with many dress try-ons and helped to narrow down sele...
ctions where I found my dream dress, with perfect style / Fit, embellishments and fabric that I had visioned and beyond. I highly recommend booking and shopping at the Bridal Sample Boutique the inventory is plentiful and wonderful designer unaltered gowns and accessories too!
Lovely shop, mission and service! Wish I had another wedding to shop for!
If you need a wedding dress, stop reading this review & head to the Cherished Bridals website and book an appointment immediately! I truly cannot say enough good things about this...
store, and my only regret is that I can’t shop there more often ;) We stumbled upon this adorable boutique by accident walking down the street, so I checked out their website and booked my first appointment right away. I had already been to a couple dress shops and I’d struck out each time. Cherished Bridals was a home run. Not only did I find the perfect dress at an incredible price, but Barbara simply could not be nicer or more welcoming (or more patient!) and Slubia is not just a seamstress, but a magician. The dress I fell in love with was a few sizes too big and had a big poofy train, she was able to remove the train completely & make it look like the dress hadn’t been altered at all. I fell in love with my dress even more every time I put it on at an appointment, and it was absolutely beautiful the day of. If you need a dress, make your appointment now, you will not be disappointed!
Had the most amazing experience finding my wedding dress at Cherished Bridals!! I went in expecting just to get an idea of dresses I liked, but had no idea I would leave with my dr...
eam gown! Barbara is simply THE best!! She knew exactly what I was looking for and helped me find it. She made the day so special and fun for me and I couldn’t be happier that I found my dress here!! Would HIGHLY recommend to all future brides! Such a wide selection and beautiful options to choose from- you won’t be disappointed!!
Cherished Bridals has such beautiful options to choose from when shopping for your wedding dress! I loved so many of the options I tried on and ended up leaving with my favorite! S...
tart to finish, I had the best experience. It was such a special day I won't forget.
We had an incredible experience. My daughter was beyond happy to have found her dress . Great selection and prices . Thank you for your kindness and patience.
I had the most incredible experience at Cherished Bridals, and I cannot recommend this store highly enough! Barbara was absolutely amazing. From the moment I walked in, she was not...
only accommodating but also warm and genuine. The shop is a dream – organized and filled with stunning gowns. Every dress I tried on was a showstopper, and Barbara's knack for understanding my vision was pure magic. She didn't just help me find a dress, she listened to my ideas and after ending up torn between two beautiful gowns, she helped customize my final choice just for me! Oh, and my veil – it's like it was destined to be with my dress. Barbara, thank you a million times over for helping me find and create my dream dress. I'm counting down the days to feel like a princess and see my groom's teary-eyed reaction on our big day! If you're on the hunt for a magical bridal experience, Cherished Bridals is the place to be!
This was such an amazing experience. Barbara was incredibly helpful and made the experience of trying on dresses fun, which is saying a lot because I hate shopping usually. I found...
a gorgeous dress I feel beautiful in for only $500! I’m so happy.
Had such a great experience at Cherished Bridals! Came into the store with a very vague idea of what I was looking for, but Barbara took my descriptions and found me the perfect dr...
ess and matching veil! There were so many other extremely beautiful dresses to chose from as well. My mom and I had so much fun while shopping there too.
Barbara is amazing! I showed her a picture of a dress I liked and she found one to match it immediately! She is very kind and patient and made me feel comfortable. I really enjoyed...
my experience here and I will definitely be choosing “the one” from Cherished Bridals! Thank you Barbara for all of your help and for your beautiful store!
Barbara was very helpful. So many dresses and she was able to help my narrow down to a specific style. Great shop an wonderful experience!
I had such a great experience with Barbara at Cherished Bridals. She was kind, patient and made me feel so good about myself throughout the whole process. She has such an amazing s...
election of dresses, all of them were so beautiful and she was able to find exactly what I was looking for.
My experience at Cherished Bridals was amazing and extremely personalized. Barbara knew exactly what I was looking for in my dream wedding dress. The dresses are beautiful, elegant...
, well priced and the material is exceptional. I would highly recommend this boutique to family and friends.
I could not recommend Cherished Bridals more! As a plus size bride who didn’t have a ton of time to find a dress, I was so nervous walking in. Barbara was so helpful and I was happ...
ily surprised to find that there were A TON of dresses in my size. I was thrilled to have so many options and styles to choose from! Within an hour of walking in I had my dress in hand, ready to take home. Slubia took such great detail and care into my alterations and my dress felt like it was made for my body. Thank you so much Cherished Bridals for giving me the dress of my dreams!
Barbara was very helpful and attentive. I saw some beautiful dresses!
I somehow found this adorable boutique on line, and took a chance! It wasn't even in my town! I drove 40 mins with not very high hopes, because one other bridal shop was so rude to...
me that I ended up walking out, before getting to try anything on! Sales woman Barbara, helped me find my dream dress in Like in like 20 minutes! she knew what veil and what belt to add, laughed along with us, and was happy to see our ( yes tears) when we found "the dress"! This was a refreshing experience AND....she did not pressure me to buy something very expensive in fact the dress I bought was ON SALE! She did not insist on know ing my budget ! She was very respectful when offering to get the dress tailored by her seamstress at the shop with no pressure! We quickly made a fitting appointment and look forward to going back. Thank You Cherished Bridals! I recommend putting this place on your Bridal dress hunt list!
"I came to Cherished Bridals for my wedding gown alterations and Slubia is the absolute best! I felt even more confident walking out of my first appointment with her than I did whe...
n I first purchased the dress (different retailer). She worked with me to make some pretty big changes to my dress and helped me understand what was practical and what was not. Her years of expertise are so evident and I'm so excited to see my dress again in a few weeks!!"
Wonderful! I bought both of my daughters gowns there and one mother of the bride dress! They are a great! Such a lovely place❤️
Love this place! Had my dress fitting today along with my mom and sisters dress to be altered. Sabina and Barb are amazing
This place is a hidden gem. The gowns are lovely, and the proprietor was very accommodating and friendly. If you are on a budget, but want to look first-class, this is the place to...
go! I highly recommend it!
This place is truly amazing! There are so many options and every dress is truly beautiful. Barbara makes you feel so comfortable, does not rush or pressure you, and listens to your...
likes/dislikes to help you find the perfect dress. Definitely give this place a try if you are looking for your dream dress at a reasonable price!
This place is amazing!! Perfect place to get your dream dress for a reasonable price. The appointment feels very comfortable and private which is also very nice. All around great e...
xperience.
IF you end up having dress regret like I did, this boutique is an absolute lifesaver!! My original dress sat in my closet untouched until someone told me about this shop & I decide...
d to consign it, a process I was totally unfamiliar with. Barbara was so wonderful to work with and explained everything to me. I brought my dress in on a Tuesday, Barbara posted it on her website & it sold on Thursday night! I could not believe it!! If you have an unaltered, unworn dress, do not hesitate to bring it here- you will be so glad you did! Thank you, Barbara- this “waste of money” has been weighing on me for YEARS and now I was able to recoup some of it while this beautiful dress gets worn by a lucky bride!
Barbara is the best! She is patient and kind. She worked with me to find the right dress even though I pulled the dress out twice in different colors- you could say it was meant to...
be! From start the finish with different appointments Barbara walked me through all different dresses and answered all my questions. She provided me with ideas and styles. She made the experience just perfect!! Thank you for my amazing dress!
I had a great experience at Cherished Bridal! I was very comfortable throughout the appointment, from picking the gowns, trying them on, and giving feedback on my likes and dislik...
es. I was lucky enough to find the perfect dress for me while at the store. The price was great and it was such a good feeling walking out of there with "the one!" There was no pressure to buy extras like a veil or do alterations onsite (although both were offered). Thank you for making this a relaxed and enjoyable experience!
I visited several different bridal shops in several different states until I found my dress here. Cherished offered a variety of beautiful dresses with a good selection of options ...
in all sizes. I found out that you can view the dresses online before going, however Barbara is happy to show you everything in the store without looking online first. She was patient and a pleasure to deal with. I am glad I purchased my dress here.
Review: My first dress shopping experience was David Bridal and it was awful. When my sister in law told me about this place, I booked the appointment, thinking its was going to b...
e a waste just like my last experience. From start to finish Barbra was amazing. She was patient and really listed to what I was looking for. Within minutes, she found that perfect dress I had pictured.
Thank God we found Cherished Bridals in late January 2023! We came to Cherished Bridals after going to many bridal stores without finding "the right dress" and running out of time ...
for the wedding on 4/28/23. When I initially called Barbara, she was fully booked but, was very accommodating. After trying on a few dresses on the first visit, "the right dress" and even a very beautiful veil that complemented the dress were purchased. On the wedding day-4/28/2023, countless complements for my very beautiful wedding dress were received. Cherished Bridals have some very beautiful wedding dresses at reasonable prices. Barbara is very good to work with. She is very pleasant, helpful, professional, and not pushy. We have recommended Cherished Bridals to brides-to-be and will continue to do so. THANK YOU Barbara for ALL your HELP. God Bless.
Contact
217 Wanaque Ave, Pompton Lakes, NJ
Cherished Bridals, The Bridal Sample Boutique