Clarissa Boutique

I purchased my veil, headpiece, earrings, and bracelet, as well as my bridesmaids earrings and hair pieces! I also purchased various special gifts for my bridesmaids and family members, that I could not pass up; their selection is fantastic! Hands down the best vendor I was able to work with during my wedding!

ht recommendations after that. The veil I purchased was brand new and had never even been tried on before. She also ended up showing me hair accessories that complimented the veil perfectly and I did end up purchasing those as well. So for my budget and time it was well worth the trip, they also gave my a coupon for the next time I come back which I may use for a friend's wedding. Well worth the stop in a shop I have walked past so many times.

commend for bridal jewelry needs!

at the store was a custom belt for my MOH, who wore a black of the rack dress. They worked with me (and the dress) to figure out what would match my bridal gown, as well as the correct placement since my MOH lived out of town. Needless to say she looked extraordinary! The team sewed the belt into place, added custom beading, and even steamed the dress so that when I picked it up everything was ready to go. They truly go the extra mile for every bride! After this experience I knew that I needed to go back to Clarissa's for my bridal jewelry. I found the most beautiful headpiece for a high bun, as well as earrings for myself and the mother of the bride. With a 15% off coupon, everything was more than reasonably priced, matched my dress and style perfectly, and came in ahead of schedule. The final interaction that I had with Clarissa was for my rehearsal dinner. I purchased a hi-lo hem gown online that was significantly marked down. When it arrived, the fit was okay but a bit snug (bridal sizes are difficult). The ladies at Clarissa worked their magic and were able to transform my dress into something worthy of a wedding day, not just a rehearsal dinner! Not only did they adjust the fit, but they modified the hemline to perfection. For any alterations, accessories, gowns, or advice, visit the ladies at Clarissa. They were an absolute pleasure to work with.

it. Earldine was great to work with and the vision of the veil came together beautifully.

as impeccable. They had everything ready even earlier than expected and even suggested I bring the veil back to be pressed after my last fitting so it would be in perfect shape for the wedding. Highly recommend!

re a little pricey but really nice quality and unique design so I think I will wear them again at some point. The women at Clarissa were always very helpful and focused. You could tell they cared a lot about each bride's wedding and choices for style elements. I ended up also getting all of my bridesmaids' earrings there as well, and they were affordable ($25/pair) and great quality. The women at the boutique worked with me to make the earrings exactly what I wanted and were patient when I would be indecisive too. The earrings then came individually gift wrapped very nicely so that I didn't need to do anything but plop them in a bag and hand them out to my bridesmaids the day before the wedding.

ecklaces bracelets, veils and head pieces on me. It was such a fun time to be pampered. I can not remember the woman who helped me but she treated my dress with a lot of respect. They were not pushy when it came to buying anything. I did end up buying a belt, bracelet, and head piece there. I absolutely would recommend this shop to anyone who need accessories. time to be dressed up.

ories, that is not the case. I asked for the opportunity to try on my dress before I tried accessories, and I was turned down. (Even if that was a miscommunication, regardless, I was never invited to try on the dress afterward, which I had been promised over the phone.) Second, please DO NOT bring your wedding dress to the salon. I did, and I regret it. Before my appointment, I received my dress new from another bridal salon. The dress was carefully packaged in a garment bag and folded inside a shipping box with tissue paper. Prior, I had only tried on the dress once. It has intricate beading from top to bottom, and it is extremely delicate. Any imperfections caused by improper handling WILL become future costs, paid by me, in alterations. For obvious reasons, I intend to handle my dress with utmost care until my wedding day, and I expected that others would do the same. Consequently, I was shocked that as soon as I arrived for my appointment, and I turned away to help my mother sit down, a staff person had taken my box, UNPACKED MY DRESS, removed it from the garment bag, and unceremoniously hung it against a wall, without asking my permission or even verbally notifying me that she was doing so. Then, the same staff person began casually handling my dress as she talked, with no apparent purpose, plucking continuously at the sides and bodice of the dress with her fingers. Her fingers were covered in jewelry just waiting to snag on the material. My breath caught in my throat. After a minute of this (in which my mother protested at the risk of her jewelry snagging, which the staff person ignored), I finally asked the staff person if she could please not touch my dress needlessly. She stepped back from the dress. But she then responded by telling me that "it's just a dress," and I "need to learn to relax." She insisted that they handle wedding dresses all the time, and that they knew what they were doing. That may be true. However, I am not sorry to say that my wedding dress is NOT "just" a dress, it is my one and only wedding dress, which I traveled to another city to find, and purchased at great expense. I cherish it and hope to keep it in the best possible condition until my wedding day, when it can get dirty or damaged as it likes. This was not an isolated incident. At least one other staff person similarly approached the dress and casually began handling it as she talked, when there was no cause for her to do so. Again, this staff person's hands were also covered in jewelry, just waiting to snag on the beads. I finished that interaction feeling stunned, like a deer in the headlights. In fairness, after this, we were able to have a productive appointment. The staff were flexible in accommodating my interest in a custom veil; they had good ideas to re-use my mother's wedding gown; and they had a good selection of accessories at better-than-typical prices. However, due to the shock of my initial experience, I would have left immediately, if it weren't for the fact that my elderly mother was with me-- a rare occasion, since her health limits her ability to go out-- and I didn't want to spoil the experience for her. Be cautious. Relatively good prices may not justify doing business here.

nd flower girl out of the leftover pieces- they are now priceless heirlooms!

d it and then some. They do amazing work.

ry accommodating. I wanted a necklace to go with my vintage rhinestone earrings and found a great one. They even cleaned and and replaced the chain.

her hair piece as well as my maid of honor! They also added fabric embroidery pieces to our unity candle to match the fabric on my dress! This boutique is amazing and I recommend anyone to go here for jewelry, unity candles, money bags, and so much more!!

off the rack dresses, the prices are amazing and its worth checking out to see if you can find a dress. Not a huge selection but they change out a lot so worth checking out. This was my first stop and I picked I think it was the 3rd or 4th dress I tried on. It’s a very intimate experience. No crazy crowds of people. The focus was on just me both times. The first fitting was fun. Very overwhelming for myself because I had to make a lot of decisions but it went smooth and I loved how much they cared to help me make the right choices. I ended up buying everything there, the dress, veil, headpiece and having some lace added to my dress. I cannot wait to go back to see the finished dress. I recommend this place to everyone I talk to that’s looking for a dress.

nitely recommend them for all of your bridal accessories!

ns. I was able to find earrings and a bracelet that I will definitely be able to wear again which I love. The bracelet is made at Clarissa's and they have other custom bridal pieces as well. Definitely check them out if you are looking for the perfect bridal accessories - they have so many options and something for every bride!!

I went, (without an appointment) they spent plenty of time helping me look for and try on headbands. I showed them photos of my dress and veil and they did the rest! Once I decided on a few that I liked, I went back with my mom a few weeks later. We then realized that the headband I had fallen in love with was a bit out of my price range (around $200 out of it), but again I was overly impressed with the helpfulness from the staff! They worked with my budget and came up with a custom headband for me that was exactly what I was looking for! They also helped me come up with a very inexpensive belt option for my Maid of Honor. They had me come back with her and her dress so they could help me decide how best to fit the belt, gave suggestions on how to get it sewn on the dress by the seamstress, and again spent tons of time with us! I would highly recommend Clarissa's to all brides! :)

yles, looked at my dress, gave options and really helped me out. It only took a week or 2, they called when it was finished and I picked it up with ease.

erything I tried on and the employees of the shop were so kind and helpful. The way my veil looked was so simple, elegant and classy. I really wanted to wear a blusher, and the way this fingertip-length veil looked with it was breathtaking. It really made me feel like a bride! The belt that I purchased totally transformed my dress. It was absolutely perfect! My veil was custom made and came in in what seemed like no time at all. The selection was great as well. I found the perfect accessories for my look, but there were many other options I tried on before settling on mine. To summarize, I would recommend this shop to anyone searching for a classic look for your bridal accessories. For a bridal shop, they are not overpriced. You will be given the best customer service and leave with a superior product.

y dress was quite detailed, with multiple layers of chiffon and lace, and she was able to alter and bustle it perfectly! Not only is she incredible at what she does, but Clarissa Boutique as a whole is a great experience. I felt so welcomed every time I came in for an appointment and everyone was so helpful throughout the whole process. Unlike the other shop I had been to, I truly felt like Gretchen and the whole staff were in my corner and wanted this dress to look perfect for my big day. I'm so thankful for my experience with Clarissa Boutique and recommend it to anyone!

end them to anyone looking for alterations, veils, and jewelry!!

these aspects into my earrings they had special ordered! This shop stayed open 10-15 minutes past closing time twice for me to make my decision as I was coming right after work. very accommodating and a great find!

recommend this place!!

, and the staff was very helpful while I was trying everything on. The prices are reasonable too, especially considering what some other boutiques in the area charge. I would definitely recommend Clarissa to any bride looking for something unique.

solutely perfect! I got so many compliments. Naturally, I came back when I wanted to get earring and necklace sets for my bridesmaids and flower girls! The designer helped me and my MOH design the pieces. She made them all in a few weeks and wrapped them in cute boxes with ribbons so I could give them out at the rehearsal dinner. Awesome experience! :)

er bridal stores where I was being pushed in to sales and being overly sold to the complete opposite can be said about Clarissa's boutique. Any and every accessory you can possibly think of and their great selection of wedding gowns makes this my number one go to recommendation for every bride!! Thank you for all your help and great care you took of me!!

ooking for a needle in a haystack and they not only came through but produced something even better and for $75 less than the original vendor. I worked with Earldine, who is not only professional and meticulous but extremely nice as well! The majority of our coordination was done via email and phone, since I live out of town. She warned me from the beginning that the veil would not be an exact replica, but I admit, I was altitude disappointed and worried. In the end, it was better than the original, since she was able to use beads from my dress on the veil and form it to fit my face/hair exactly. I couldn't be happier with the end result and encourage others to use this vendor as well! While shopping for my veil I also found earrings for my wedding day - oddly enough, I had already purchased earrings because I couldn't find the Art Deco style that I was looking for. Clarissa's has a wide variety of styles to choose from and I wish that I would have looked there first and saved my money from the first pair of earrings! I can't say enough good things about this store and am very grateful for finding it!

s confused about what all I should be doing and always seemed interested in how I was doing emotionally and how the wedding plans were going. In terms of what Clarissa offers, they have many affordable dresses and they were so easy to work with when I wanted to make some changes to the dress that I chose. They made sure that it fit perfectly and looked how I hoped it would look. I also was very grateful that they had veils and jewelry there as well. I got a veil and handmade earrings and a bracelet that were very affordable.

and fit like a glove. I also bought my jewelry and some accessories from them and they helped me make sure all my pieces complimented each other very well. They listened very closely to what I wanted and delivered. Not only that, but they went above and beyond, adding little extras like a loop for me to hold the train up that made the experience all that much more enjoyable. The price was highly reasonable for the services I received, they were considerably lower actually than other places where I have received less quality service for bridal party alterations in the past.

tton into my dress for a seamless look. I was nothing short of astonished when they said they could have it the next day! It was a perfect addition to my bridal look and I am so glad that I went to Clarissa Boutique! I highly recommend them to any bride!

es the bridal boutiques try to charge I was referred to Clarissa Boutique. I can't say enough about the service that I received when I visited. From the minute I walked in and showed them the pic of my dress and described my style they showed me options they thought would suit me. Gave me plenty of time to review and I ended up ordering a veil for WAY less than I would have paid elsewhere. I also found they had a nice selection of hair accessories and ended up getting one of those as well. The veil (made there at the store) was ready early and they were nice enough to help my mom pack it up for shipping to Chicago as well. I highly recommend any Pittsburgh bride to stop by and visit Clarissa if you are looking for any bridal accessories.

gown alterations done there, and everything was great. If they felt unclear about something, they called me up and asked if I wanted to come in and make sure that "X" or "Y" was what I wanted for my dress. They are so knowledgeable there, have so much experience, and they are so calm and kind and helpful. I highly recommend Clarissa Boutique for any bridal accessories and especially gown alterations!

commend this place more. They made me feel like a princess!

he diamonds are not real. Some of the price tags may make you think otherwise. However, I really loved the earrings,bracelet, and hair pins I purchased here. The ladies will be cognizant of your budget if you are direct with them. Overall, great boutique and great people.

y head piece from Clarissa and was so pleased. The ladies are fantastic at guiding you to create the perfect look and the workmanship was unparalleled. Very pleased with the end result and had so many compliments on my dress the day of the wedding. Would absolutely recommend Clarissa Boutique to anyone in the Pittsburgh area! I did not purchase my dress from the shop, but they were completely welcoming throughout my entire experience!

e but they made me a new one to match my earring pearl color exactly and a perfect fit on my wrist. They had it made in less than 2 weeks too. It was very reasonably priced for such a great product. Can't wait to wear it on my wedding!

done very quickly as I planned my wedding in just a few weeks. I will be returning to this shop when it's time to have a christening gown made for my little one.

ful and fun in the whole process of trying on dresses and ‘blinging me out’ with their one-of- a-kind jewelry - the first dress I tried on was THE one! It was a beautiful Maggie Sottero with intricate beading and lace. The alterations were perfect and right on! My dress looked amazing (and most importantly I felt amazing)!!! I found my veil and swarovski crystal hairclip there as well. I went to pick up my dress the day before my wedding- the ladies who had worked on my dress delicately placed it into my car and gave me a hug. I knew my beautiful wedding dress had been lovingly worked on and care for! I highly recommend Clarissa Boutique for alterations, veils, jewelry and wedding dresses!

wanted to make sure it was done right and that the bustle would look good. Clarissa Boutique did not disappoint. Gretchen did my alterations, just needing to hem the skirt and put cups into the dress. The hem that I thought would be complicated she made so easy and beautifully executed. The bustle was simple for my bridesmaids to do and it maintained the integrity of the skirt which is what I really wanted. The price was also reasonable from what I understand some other salons charge, and truly a great value as I was very pleased with the service we received and the way the dress turned out.

rings and even brought over a strapless wedding gown to hold up so I could get an idea of what the jewelry would look like with my own gown! I wanted to find something simple that I would be able to wear again for other special occasions and that is exactly what I got. They have a style for everyone though! They also make custom jewelry. I purchased a pearl bracelet that was a little large when a went to pick it up. The owner sized it right there before I left and I was so glad she was able to do that in only a few minutes. I was highly impressed with the selection and service and would recommend the shop to any bride!

wesome gowns. The staff were very courteous and knowledgable.

lry looks, and different veil lengths. They helped me decide on the "look" I wanted with my headpiece and jewelry! The alterations were done flawlessly and my custom veil looked stunning in photographs. I absolutely loved all of my accessories and would highly recommend Clarissa Boutique to any bride! :)

king out Clarissa's when looking for wedding accessories.

tra cost. They are a bit over priced, but it is wedding stuff so it's expected. Luckily my grandmother bought my jewelry. Wonderful and unique place to find something special to wear on ur special day! Love them!

y looking at a picture of my dress. I would highly recommend to anyone looking for a veil. I had a veil made to my liking in a reasonable amount of time and a fraction of the cost the bridal stores wanted to charge.

to Clarissa for my veil and jewelry. I am very glad I did! I received personalized service to pick out a veil--they helped me try on many different fabrics, shapes, lengths, etc until we found the right look with my dress. The veil was custom measured and made for me at a much lower price than a mass-manufactured veil at other stores. I shopped around for wedding jewelry as well and again could not find anything I liked at other stores. Clarissa Boutique's selection is interesting, unique, and very affordable. I loved the tiara, necklace, and earrings I found there--I wear the necklace and earrings on many special occasions now. I highly recommend going to Clarissa Boutique for veils/accessories. Their prices are comparable to (if not better than) other stores, and I have always received a warm welcome from the staff. I recommend the store to anyone I know who needs accessories for a special occasion!

e wedding accessories as well!

t is BEAUTIFUL!!!!!! My daughter also got married in 2006 and used them all of her wedding needs; alterations, veil, headpiece, jewelry, and the ring bearer pillow and flower girl basket. We go to Clarissa's for all of our special occasion needs, you should too!!!!!

ladies who own the shoppe are absolutely lovely, patient, and incredibly helpful. They never make you feel rushed and really take the time to find out what their brides want. Once I had picked the perfect beaded hair comb, they worked with me to create a lovely birdcage veil that transformed an already beautiful piece into a stunning fascinator. They also created a beautiful beaded bracelet for my teeny tiny wrist, and when it didn't fit quite right the first time, they altered it no questioned asked. Picking out jewelry for my bridal party and my mother was just as pleasant, and the prices are incredibly reasonable as well. Needless to say, if you're a Pittsburgh bride in need of some sparkle, look no further than this Southside gem.

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e tiniest detail that I wouldn't even have noticed without their help! They even were able to coordinate the veil to match the jewelry by adding little pearl beads. Again, something I would have missed had I not gone here! I did my alterations here as well to make it a complete one-stop shop. They did a phenomenal job, and I could not have had a better experience! I would highly recommend going here to get the personalized attention and creativity you deserve!

ted, patient and helpful. A must go!

ched my dress perfectly. They also make their own jewelry! I had a bracelet and earrings custom made to match the necklace I’m wearing. My mom also got her mother of the bride jewelry there. Best of all, everything we purchased was ready within a few weeks.

eable price and it was handmade and ready for pick-up within a week. I would recommend Clarissa's Boutique to any bride!

thing too fancy... The girl was very helpful and after trying on about 15 veils, I found one that I really loved. The girl has also suggested that with the type of style that my dress had, I should go with a fingertip length veil... I took her advice and I am so happy with the finished product. The veil is the perfect length and makes me feel like a princess. I can't wait for my future husband to see me coming down the aisle looking like a princess. Thank you Clarissa Boutiqe for the beautiful veil and great experience.

bustle point) the bustle didn't last 10 minutes. My mom and bridesmaids (and eventually guests) bustled, and re-bustled and re-bustled all night long. I finally gave up and carried it the rest of the night, which was a little tough for dancing and enjoying myself. By no means did I let this put a damper on my night but just as a heads-up for future brides; be sure the bustle stays before you leave the store!

eckline one week before the wedding, they never gave me a hard time or increased the price. They were very pleasant, supportive, and offered advice when I had trouble making decisions. I am recommending them to all my friends and family.

I couldn't be happier. In fact, I was sad to have my last fitting because I really enjoyed visiting their store. My aunt stumbled upon their store when they were doing a bridal trunk show. I had already purchased my dress but hadn't bought any jewelry or even my veil yet. We decided to have my veil made there. I decided to do a blusher and a cathedral length veil. Besides the fact that their work is truly the best, it is sooooo reasonably priced too! In fact, it was cheaper for me to have my veils handmade versus buying them at the site where I had purchased my wedding dress. I ended up finding a tiara and jewelry that I loved and were fabulously made as well. They never pressured us on anything and rather gave their best advice and opinions. My mom and I even took a liking to their summer intern. They were just the nicest people to deal with and we say over and over again how easy they made everything for us. I am sure we will be back to visit them from time to time but we will also be recommending them to everyone we know!! Thanks Clarissa Boutique for everything! We feel so fortunate and blessed to have been able to work with you ladies.

almost exactly. Once we chose the color, I designed custom earrings and a bracelet with the help of the staff. The pricing was extremely reasonable and the staff was very helpful and friendly. My mom and sister also purchased jewelry for the wedding there. They have so many options and accessories, we also rented a card box for the reception for $25.

your customers. We couldn’t be happier with the service that we received. Thanks for being such a critical part, and fulfilling beyond expectations, to make our day so wonderful and a day that we will never forget. Rachel

bracelet & earrings) & had my veil custom made there (also got to design it myself!). Very fast service too.

to "prove" that I needed the dress taken in at the waist... She didn't believe me until I demonstrated that when I jumped up and down it fell off my chest. The bustle was gorgeous, and the way to bustle the dress was explained to us, but when it came down to the wedding day, the bustle was so complicated that my family literally could not do it! (Even though they'd had a run-through on how to do it twice at the shop.) Our photographer had experience in a bridal shop and saved the day on that one... I wish they had noticed some details on the dress- on the day of the wedding (after I was already dressed and at the church) I noticed a few loose threads on the dress and one little piece of clipped lace. I don't know exactly when that happened, but I wish it had been noticed before the wedding day. The veil that we ordered came in with the beads looking not too great- there was a decent number of beads missing randomly along half of the edging-- but to the boutique's credit, they ordered the veil from another company (so it was not truly their fault) and took the time to hand-glue all the missing beads to the veil without charging us. The final cost with the dress ended up being very expensive. Regardless of all of this, the dress ended up fitting perfectly after all of the alterations were made- and looked completely amazing. (The veil ended up looking lovely too.) I just have to give them credit for how lovely the final product was.

anted to check out what else was out there and someone had told me that they design and make the veils at Clarissa's. I went in not knowing exactly what I was looking for because I had not fell in love with a dress anywhere yet. I ended up wandering towards the back and saw there were 2 rows of designer gowns that were found in trunk shows. I was leafing through them and pulled one out that was my size and was in awe. The lady working said they only had about 10 minutes before their next fitting and I didn't have time to try it on, but she saw my face and told me if i hurried I could. I put it on and cried. This was the dress! and even better it was $500. Compared to the $1000+ at Davids. Clarissa's made my dream dress come alive. I had my fittings with them and each time it was like I was the only one in the store, they treated my day like it was their day. I also designed my veil and their intern was top notch as she hand made the most beautiful veil. My hair piece was another hand made item that was specifically designed to compliment my dress. The ladies in this boutique are awesome, courteous, patient, creative and make you feel pampered. My sister has already said that she will go to Clarissa's to find all of her bridal needs when her day comes around.

g to keep their girls in. Mine fit like a glove. I absolutely love the atmosphere of this boutique and all the ladies that work there are WONDERFUL. I ended up purchasing everything I wore for my own wedding from Clarissa's: dress, accent pin, veil, headpiece, and earrings for my mother. I feel in love with the dress in the window and the ladies made it my dream dress. I wanted to skirt to be removable and turned into a tea length gown for the reception and it was done no questions asked. It looked seamless; you could not tell that it was detachable while the two pieces were together. It made for a GREAT surprise for my guests. I tell every bride I talk to go to this great boutique you definitely won't regret it. I know they helped to make my day more than I imagined!!!!!!