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4.9 out of 5 stars and 138 reviews Best of Weddings (10x).
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(138)1126 North Blount Street, entrance in back, Raleigh, NC
About this vendor
Owner, Marie Cordella, is a fashion force to be reckoned with in the southeast.
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Business Attributes
- Woman-owned Business
Dresses
- Bridesmaid Dresses
- Flower Girl Dresses
- Mother of the Bride Dresses
- Shower & Party Dresses
- Wedding Dresses
Fashion Services
- Alterations
- Bridal Stylists
- Custom Designs
- Dry Cleaning & Preservation
- Plus Size Available
- Private Appointments Available
Awards and Affiliations
Reviews
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I am absolutely thrilled with the custom kimono that Marie Cordella created for me from my mother-in-law’s wedding dress. From the moment I reached out, Marie’s attention to detail...
, creativity, and sensitivity to the sentimental value of the fabric were apparent. She took a piece of family history and transformed it into something utterly modern, elegant, and wearable, while preserving every ounce of its emotional significance.
The craftsmanship is impeccable - each stitch reflects care, precision, and artistry. The kimono fits perfectly and drapes beautifully, and the way she incorporated elements of the original wedding dress (delicate lace, satin, and even subtle beading) makes it feel both nostalgic and fresh. Every time I wear it, I feel a connection to my family’s story, but also a sense of personal style and confidence.
Marie is not only a talented designer but also a thoughtful collaborator. She listened to my ideas, offered insightful suggestions, and brought a level of care to the project that exceeded all expectations. This kimono isn’t just a garment.. it’s a cherished heirloom reinvented, and I will treasure it forever.
If you are looking for a custom, meaningful, and exquisitely crafted piece, I cannot recommend Marie Cordella highly enough.
Marie is our dear neighbor. She made both my wedding dress and my daughter’s maid of honor dress at no charge. She made them out of African fabrics my family sent from Ghana. Her t...
alent is unmatched. Photos will post as soon as I receive them. Thank you MARIE!
Cordella Bridal exceeded every expectation. Marie is not only incredibly talented, but also warm, thoughtful, and truly invested in making each bride feel special. From the first c...
onsultation to the final fitting, I felt heard, supported, and celebrated. My dress is stunning—elegant, unique, and tailored to perfection. I’m so grateful for the experience and the memories.
The moment you see Marie’s work, the quality and care she pours into every detail are undeniable. If you’re asking yourself, “Do I want something truly special to wear on the best ...
day of my life?” the answer is simple: yes. Treat yourself! You won’t regret choosing your dress here!
I cannot recommend Cordella Bridal enough! Marie’s honesty and skill are incomparable and worth everything! Her gowns are absolutely perfect. Her attention to detail is unmatched, ...
and she clearly cares about her brides. This isn't just a service, but a sharing of who she is and her heart. It will bless anyone's most important day!
Cordella Bridal is a gem! Marie is so genuine, easy to work with, and truly understands brides. My dress turned out flawless—better than I ever imagined. She goes above and beyon...
d to make you feel beautiful on your big day.
Marie is simply the best! The quality of peace of mind I got from working with here were simply invaluable!
Marie was the best! So incredibly thoughtful and detail oriented. She made sure I looked perfect in my dress for my big day! Thank you so much for taking the time to listen to ever...
ything I wanted!
Marie is incredible! She is so friendly, easy to work with, and has incredible attention to detail. She did a stunning job with my wedding dress! I would 110% recommend her.
From the moment I first spoke with Marie about creating my bridesmaid’s dress, I knew I was in the hands of someone truly special. She listened so carefully to my ideas and hopes f...
or the dress, and somehow transformed them into a stunning silk green gown that was even more beautiful than I’d imagined. Wearing it at my best friend’s wedding in Palm Beach was such a joy—I felt elegant, confident, and completely myself.
What truly sets Marie apart is her incredible attention to detail and her gift for tailoring a dress to fit not just your body, but your spirit as well. I received more heartfelt compliments than I ever have before, and I know that’s because Marie poured so much care and artistry into every stitch.
Working with Marie was a dream from start to finish. She is warm, patient, and endlessly talented. I am so grateful for her dedication and for making me feel so special on such an important day. Thank you, Marie, for your genius and for creating a dress—and a memory—I will cherish forever.
Marie is fabulous!! Her attention to detail is remarkable. She sees and fixes things that I was unaware needed attention. She always goes the extra mile to make sure your dress is ...
the best it can be for your body. My daughters and I have used her for 5 different dresses over the past few years. Marie is the best!
Marie is a delight to work with! Marie redesigned my mother’s 1980s wedding gown for sizing and modernizing the general look. Additionally, Marie made accessories (comb and blusher...
veil) from my mother’s original bridal ensemble. Marie worked with my mom and I to make the necessary changes while remaining true to the original esthetic of the dress!
Additionally, she worked on my family’s heirloom chapel length veil to make to it wearable and minor repairs.
Marie also tailored my Indian bridal lehenga.
All worked was expertly completed and Marie was a joy to work with!
Marie Cordella is a lovely person and her work is fabulous! I love her enthusiasm for her work and her fun personality! She is simply fabulous!
She worked her magic on an 1986 wedd...
ing dress that had been in a box for almost 40 yrs. for my daughter to wear for an October 2024 wedding.
The 1986 dress had been worked on by another seamstress. When we realized that the dress needed more work / attention Marie saved the day and really polished the dress to a state of perfection.
Marie also altered my daughter’s traditional Indian Lehenga, as she was having two ceremonies in one day.
Brigitte looked fabulous on her wedding day.
She felt confident and beautiful in both her wedding dresses.
We were all so happy to see the beauty of Marie’s work as Brie walked down the isle wearing both the re-styled 1986 wedding dress and the Indian Lehenga. Her work had a huge impact on a very happy day!
I cannot say enough great things about Marie! She did alternations on my rehearsal dinner dress (which was a very meaningful dress to me, and I was SO excited to have some decent c...
hanges made to it so it would be perfect for the night) and my wedding dress. Both dresses fit like a glove after the alterations, and I couldn't be happier with the result. She was so much fun to work with, and I would recommend her to anyone that wants to see their dress dreams come to life!
I worked with Marie this summer on my wedding dress, and it was such a wonderful experience from start to finish. It's obvious that she cares deeply about her craft and she went ab...
ove and beyond to make my dress absolutely perfect for the day. She took note of my body language in the dress during fittings to identify areas that I hadn't even realized needed some tweaking, but never pushed for additional work that wasn't needed. The changes she made to my dress were subtle and took it to the next level. She also helped me figure out how to style my hair and what type of jewelry to wear. She really has a fantastic eye for design!! And also she's a ton of fun to work with. Can't say enough good things about Marie :)
Marie Cordella is a master of her craft and so detail oriented. She’s hilarious and her studio is gorgeous. My dress is perfect! Can’t recommend her enough!
I recently approached Cordella Bridal for assistance in making a formal dress more modest, and I am absolutely thrilled with the results! The level of service and expertise provid...
ed by their team was exceptional, exceeding my expectations in every way.
From the moment I walked through the doors, I was greeted with warm smiles and a genuine willingness to understand my needs. The staff at Cordella Bridal demonstrated a deep understanding of the importance of my modesty and were incredibly patient in listening to my concerns and preferences.
Marie is a true professional. She took the time to carefully assess the dress, offering insightful suggestions and recommendations on how to achieve the desired modesty while preserving the dress's beauty and original style. Her attention to detail was impeccable, and the final result was nothing short of perfection.
What truly impressed me was her ability to strike the perfect balance between adding modesty and maintaining the elegance and sophistication of the dress. The alterations were executed flawlessly, with precision and craftsmanship that reflected her years of experience in the field.
Throughout the entire process, Cordella Bridal kept me updated on the progress of the alterations, ensuring that I was involved and informed every step of the way. Their clear communication and commitment to customer satisfaction left me feeling valued and taken care of.
I cannot recommend Cordella Bridal highly enough. Their dedication to their craft, exceptional service, and expertise truly sets them apart. They transformed my dress into a stunning and modest masterpiece, and I am beyond grateful for their impeccable work.
They have earned my trust and admiration. Five stars all the way!
Simply put, Marie is a design genius. I cannot recommend her enough, particularly for pieces you really care about and want to make sure are cared for and finished on time and to p...
erfection. She mastered a difficult dress with asymmetrical overlays and elements that I was scared to take to anyone. THANK YOU Marie! You are treasured!
My dress for perfectly, she took such attention to detail! My dress was also packed and steamed so professionally that I was able to transport it across the country without it need...
ing to be steamed again. Everyone raved about how well my dress fit! Highly recommend her!
Can't recommend Marie Cordella highly enough, especially if you want something custom. She is brilliant! Marie turned a sample-sale dress into the most beautiful, one of a kind wed...
ding gown that made me feel like a goddess. She took my vision for a bridal look, figured out how we could achieve it, and added her own ideas and improvements. It was a fun, collaborative experience and my wedding dress exceeded the vision I'd had for it. It went from basic bridal to vintage Givenchy. She even designed and built me custom wedding accessories when I said I didn't want a veil but wanted *something* for the ceremony. She made me a detachable tulle shrug, and when she shortened my train, she saved that fabric, lined it, and turned it into a wrap, in case I got cold! This woman can take your wisp of an idea and turn it into a fully realized, better than you could have hoped for, wedding dress. And the construction! Her team of seamstresses are phenomenal. I was comfortable and confident all day and night at my wedding.
Her studio is such a warm, affirming, supportive place. She's got a lot of energy, but she listens, and she's authentic and honest and funny. No matter how you feel about yourself when you walk in, you'll walk out feeling better. And you will look phenomenal.
I couldn't be happier with my experience with Marie and her team! There were so many stressful parts of wedding planning but the alterations were never a worry as soon as I entered...
the studio. Marie really cared about every detail - she not only fitted my dress to me perfectly but also helped to style my bridal look as a whole. She is the only one I would trust with mine or my friend's wedding alterations!
Marie and her team did a wonderful job on my wedding dress! They paid very close attention to detail and wanted to ensure that my dress fit me perfectly. Most importantly, they mad...
e sure that I was happy with the fit and felt beautiful. My dress fit like a dream on my wedding day!
I met Marie at a friend’s wedding. When she said she was a designer I had no idea of the caliber of her skill and success. She invited me to her studio, where she literally draped ...
a pattern and made a dress right on/in front of me. No words. So good. I could not be more impressed.
Marie is a true alterations queen! Her experience and expertise made the entire process a dream to work with her. My dress was an off the rack sample dress and when I first tried i...
t on I assumed it would need minimal alterations. I was wrong. Once I brought it to Marie, she took so much care in making sure it fit perfectly to my body and kept me coming back until it look like it was hand crafted for me and my every curve. She even helped me with giving her opinion on accessories and other bridal looks for our wedding weekend. I truly could not recommend Marie and her team enough!
Marie and her team did a great job with my dress! It fit pretty well when I got it, but it got even better with every fitting. They are kind, welcoming, and great at what they do.
Marie and her team are absolutely amazing. Everyone is so professional and Marie made me feel seen and beautiful. Her team tailored my dress to my body so perfectly, that it fit me...
like a glove! Could not be more happy 🖤 10/10 recommend!
Experienced designer, great team, beautiful studio. It’s clear that Marie is dedicated to her craft. Wonderful experience.
This was my second time working with Cordella Bridal! I mostly worked with the staff - as Marie was out of the studio. My pants were hemmed perfectly, and I appreciated Angela’s id...
eas on the ‘flare.’ Absolutely recommend.
Marie was a dream to work with! She made me feel so special throughout the whole process and took every care to ensure that my dress was perfect for my wedding day.
Marie is just truly... the best. SO talented. SO funny. Wedding planning and prep can be overwhelming and stressful but I can confidently say stepping into Marie's studio for each ...
fitting helped all that move to the sideline. Her authenticity and humor are unmatched and I cannot recommend her enough. She is really a master of her craft and a friend throughout the process!!
Marie is so wonderful! She is an extremely talented craftswoman, an extremely funny person... and she had my back from the first moment I walked into her studio. I could ask her op...
inions and trust her responses, and really, I would trust that woman with my wedding dress a million times over.
Marie is a dream! She is amazingly talented and knows how to have fun with the process as well. Would highly recommend. She altered my wedding dress and my moms as well.
Marie is so talented. I bought an inexpensive dress from Etsy because I wanted a lot of customization and she made it fit like a glove. Her advice and eye for design is like no oth...
er. She even added some stunning custom lace details. I would highly recommend Marie & team!
Marie is absolutely a gem and wonderful to work with! She was so intentional about everything for my wedding dress and I loved everything about the final product. She is also amazi...
ng to work with and loved coming to her studio for fittings and to chat. Highly recommend!
Marie and her team worked absolute magic on my wedding gown AND after party dress. She guided me through alterations with honest advice, in a fun environment, and I couldn’t be hap...
pier with the results! The dresses fit perfectly and I’ve never felt more beautiful in my life!!
Marie went above and beyond, even coming in on Christmas Eve, for a final fitting before my NYE wedding. I’m blown away with her creative vision, attention to detail, and pure TALENT.
When you know, you know! Look no further brides, book an appointment with Marie!
I called Marie crying because I had unknowingly ordered a tricky dress and was being told the dress needed a ton of alterations.
From the first meeting Marie assured me it wasn't...
a big deal and the dress would look custom to me by the time my wedding day came. Wow, was she right. The amount of patience and attention to detail she and the team put into it was astounding.
On the day, the dress slipped on like a glove and my now husband was floored when he saw me. Every little detail made a difference in the fit and the way I moved in it and there's no doubt it's because I went to Cordella Bridal.
I would not have gotten that kind of treatment anywhere else and I'm so thankful Marie was able to make my wedding dress dreams come true!
Marie and her team are phenomenal at what they do! Not only were they such a fun team to work with - they altered my dress perfectly to fit my body. They were so receptive to what ...
I envisioned my dream dress to be and what I felt comfortable with in terms of fit. On my wedding day I just slipped into my dress - no extra undergarments, pads, bra, etc. I felt like a goddess and was able to dance the night away! Not once did I have to fidget with my dress because it actually fit my body - thanks to Marie and her team! I would trust these ladies with any dress alterations!
Marie and Waverley were amazing to work with, I came to them after I had somebody else do alterations to my wedding dress and they had messed it up. They fixed it and made it bette...
r than before. I then asked for a custom cape to be made, I gave them an idea and they made me a masterpiece. There are not enough words to tell them how grateful I am. They are amazing at what they do. Setting the bar extremely high, they are an in league all on their own.
Marie and her team are not just dressmakers they are DREAM-MAKERS! I brought her a topper and a skirt with an idea to create them into one beautiful dress. The fabric was delicate ...
and I wanted the back completely remade. It’s like she took the image out of head. My dress was stunning and she continued to give me the confidence to rock it! It was absolute perfection!
Marie and her team were awesome! They were incredibly timely in their responses, understanding about switching appointment times, and most importantly, my dress fit me like glove! ...
They had my alterations done so quickly and always made me feel beautiful every time I tried my dress on. I would highly highly recommend them!!
Marie and her team were an absolute dream to work with! I bought a super non traditional dress and the Cordella team brought it to life effortlessly dealing with my seemingly never...
ending work related scheduling conflicts. Cannot say enough good things about the overall vibe and experience from these ladies!
Marie Cordella is amazing! Marie and her team are truly one of a kind! I have been working with Marie and her team for the past couple of months on a custom bridesmaid dress. I am ...
a full-figured woman and finding a bridesmaid dress that I feel amazing in, is not easy. Marie and her team have gone above and beyond to make me feel like I can feel and look amazing. They will talk you through every step of the process and reassure you that they have your best interest at heart. I love that Marie is confident in her abilities because that assured me that she knew what she was doing. She is so passionate and you can tell by her work ethic. She cares for every dress and person that comes into her shop. Every time I leave a fitting session, Marie makes me feel amazing and heard. I always leave happy and am excited to come back for the next fitting session. I have experienced many dressmakers that just want to get you in and out. Marie Cordelle is not that type of place. Marie truly wants you to feel and look amazing before walking out of her shop. I had an amazing time working with her and I would go back to her. I would recommend her to anyone in the triangle area or outside. She is truly talented and loves what she’s doing. She turned my plain bridesmaid dress into a one-of-a-kind dress. I love the dress so much and everyone at the wedding loved my dress too. I never want to take the dress off. She made me such an amazing dress! Now, I’m just looking for any event to attend so I can wear this dress again. I love how detailed and accurate Marie and her teamwork turned out. Trust the process. Trust Marie Cordella. They have made this process so easy and stress-free for me. Whether you have a wedding, bridesmaid, or prom dress, got to Marie! I can't wait to go back and work with them!
Marie and George at Cordella Bridal were such MVPs in my wedding planning process! Going to their beautiful shop each time to try on my wedding dress and talk next steps in the alt...
erations journey ended up being some of the best, most relaxing moments of the whole engagement year. They are so friendly and empowering and made me feel like a million bucks with every visit. They were also always so calm and so affirming and I never had to stress or worry about whether my dress would be done in time or whether or not it would look fabulous. They provided me with lots of helpful insight and were also very responsive to my perspective as well. Then fast forward to the wedding day and it fit me like a total glove! I'm so grateful to this team and would recommend them to anyone!
Absolutely amazing experience! Marie, George, and Waverly provided incredible service and made me feel like my dress was in the safest hands possible. Marie's superior level of exp...
ertise is apparent in the way she works. She is truly talented and produced the most flattering dress I could imagine. I couldn't be any happier. I love them all! I will be recommending them to everyone I know.
I cannot say enough kind things about Marie and George. They fit both my wedding and reception dress to PERFECTION :) I don't say that lightly. My wedding dress felt like a second ...
skin and gave me the "Bridgerton"-esque fit of my dreams. For my reception dress, they took a Poshmark dress that was tailored to someone else to feel like it was custom-made for me. Not only are they talented, but also just such fun, kind, and great energy to be surrounded by. Thank you for all the amazing work!
I don't even know where to begin! Marie and George are two of the most incredible people I've ever had the pleasure of meeting. It feels like I've known them for years and I always...
had a great time every time I went in for an appointment.
What I love about Marie is how fun and down to earth she is and how she will be completely honest with you. My dress didn't originally have sleeves and we weren't sure if it needed them. After we played around with the idea, Marie went for it and completely transformed my dress into something I absolutely love. She is insanely talented and her work is breathtaking.
I highly recommend coming to Marie and George. They are the best of the best and will help make your dress dreams come true!
Incredibly talented!!! My dress fit like a glove thanks to Marie & team. Highly recommend! :)
The best seamstress you will ever find. Incredibly talented and attentive to every detail. Marie is one of the best humans I’ve ever met.
I cannot say enough good things about Marie and her team! They altered my wedding dress and it turned out absolutely perfect! They were so easy to work with and listened to all my ...
requests and needs. I will always highly recommend Marie Cordella to anyone in need of those alterations and any other design needs!
I used her for my wedding dress alterations. I was so worried we didn’t have enough time to get the alterations done but they met our timeline and exceeded my expectations. The dre...
ss was perfectly tailored and made me feel so beautiful. They were a pleasure to work with.
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1126 North Blount Street, entrance in back, Raleigh, NC