Cristina's

dreams! It was exactly what I envisioning and fit my body type perfectly. I will definitely be going to them again for another event!

would find my dream dress during my very first appointment. From that first visit, to my bridesmaids finding their dresses there, to picking up my wedding dress, Cristina's was amazing. The staff are so knowledgable, thoughtful and personable. They made the whole process stress-free and fun. I truly could not imagine a more perfect dress for my wedding day. I'll forever recommend Cristina's to any future brides. Thank you, Cristina's!

arate times and they never pressured myself or my maids. We ordered and picked them up with no issues at all. They carry several designers at different price points and have lots of samples to try on. They also have all swatches in house and will happily order you an extra if you need it for matching. All of the dresses came in on time and in the right sizes. Couldn't recommend them more!

ointment) and helped me find my dress that day also. The in-store alterations was so easy, the seamstress was so talented. I cannot recommend Cristina's highly enough.

18 gas explosions in the Andover area so I expected them to have to reschedule the appointment because everything was closed and the power was out. However, instead they kept the appointment used candles to light the store which showed that they were committed to helping me find my dress and would be reliable to work with! Deb was the woman who worked with me to find my dress and she totally understood my vision. She could tell I wasn't loving the dresses I picked to try on and she suggested one I hadn't even picked out because she thought I’d like it. She was so right and I fell in love with the dress and they were so accommodating and worked with me to add buttons to the back of the dress to bring to life my vision. Every time I went in to try on the dress they were so helpful and answered any questions I had. I did my tailoring there too and found the seamstress to be very professional and helpful when I asked questions about undergarments and timeline. I couldn't recommend them enough and have told everyone they have to go to Cristina's!!

o try on dresses, the woman I worked with, Soleidi, was wonderful. I told her what I was looking for and she definitely knew her merchandise. The first dress she pulled for me to try on ended up being the dress that I purchased. I went dress shopping with my mom and my sister, and we all agreed that she was fantastic to work with. That day, I checked out with another worker, Deb. She was going over the timeline with me of when my dress would be ordered, how long it would take, when I could pick it up, etc. When she was talking about the tailoring process she said, “You need to lose all of your weight before your first appointment to get your dress tailored, otherwise it’s really hard to tailor your dress if you keep losing inches. Make sure whatever diet you want to do, you do it before you come in in July.” I am 5’9 and naturally slender, and I had no intention of losing any weight for my wedding, but all I could think about were the women who maybe were insecure with their bodies, and how a comment like, “You need to lose all of your weight before your first appointment,” would impact them. When we got outside, both my sister and my mom brought up her comment and how rude/inappropriate it was. Fast forward to July when it was time to pick up my dress. I decided not to get it tailored there because I read the negative reviews on The Knot, and I also spoke to a friend who got her dress tailored there, and she recommended I go elsewhere. I simply went there to try on my dress and take it home. When I tried on my dress, I stepped out of the dressing room for a better view. There was a girl with her mother in the dressing room next to me. She had just had her final fitting and she was taking her dress home. No one was helping me, which I thought was odd, and when the owner Cristina finally did come over to see how my dress fit, I told her I noticed some stray pieces of fabric sticking out of the dress. She brought it downstairs to the tailors to fix, and I sat outside my dressing room waiting for her to return. That is when I heard Cristina’s daughter, Taryn, talking about my dress to the girl and her mother who were also in the store. Taryn was checking them out and saying how much she loved the girl’s dress. She then turned, pointed at me, and whispered, “I don’t like the fit and flare dresses at all. They are so uncomfortable and you can’t even move.” I was SHOCKED. I could not believe how unprofessional she was to talk about me to another customer. I felt so uncomfortable. When she checked me out, I confronted her about it. Her mother, Cristina, was standing there as well. I told Taryn that I saw her point at me and I had heard everything. I had spent a lot of money at her store. I bought my dress and my veil there, and Taryn is who I worked with when I bought my veil. I could not believe how unprofessional she was. She said that I misheard her, that she said, “I could never wear that type of dress,” but that’s not what she said. It would have meant much more if she had apologized for what she said. I also was disappointed to see that Cristina, the owner of the store, just stood there silently while this entire discussion went on. Overall I had a terrible experience at Cristina’s, and I would not recommend going there to buy your wedding dress.

ess at Cristina’s and she received so many compliments on her gown! I can’t thank Cristina’s enough for their patience with me and making my dress fit exactly to my liking after a few fittings and hours of hard work from their seamstress. I would 100% recommend Cristina’s to anyone looking for their bridal and/or mother of the bride gown!!!! THANK YOU CRISTINA’S!!!!!

eekend just for me. From the first fitting to working with the alterations team, the Cristina's staff made me feel so comfortable and were so attentive throughout the entire process. I also brought my dress back for the preservation service. Highly recommend for a great experience!

n I went to try dresses on. It was nice to not feel pressured. After I bought my dress I had them made an overlay to put over my dress during the ceremony. Noemi did such an amazing job at fitting my dress and making the skirt. I would definitely go back!

es on a budget is the rack of gowns on sale downstairs that isn’t mentioned unless you ask. Cristina’s has an excellent selection and wonderful staff. I highly recommend this bridal boutique!

wasn’t shy about asking many of the ladies who work there for their opinions and I was always thrilled that they were so friendly and personable and seemed to give honest opinions from deciding on my dress, to how it should be altered, to what jewelry I should wear with the dress. Alsira, one of the seamstresses there, is a saint. I got very easily fixated on how my dress would fall and also had difficulty deciding how much to hem my dress, and she patiently dealt with all of my indecision and did a great job with the final product. The buttons for the bustle were discretely placed and Alsira’s instructions for the bustle were easily followed. I even got a complement weeks after my wedding on how nicely my dress was bustled! I never felt rushed or pressured through the process and was always treated courteously by all the ladies who work at Cristina’s. Their prices are competitive and they run a great business. I definitely recommend this bridal salon!!

my options down to two Pronovias dresses, and this was the first place I found that carried both samples. The stylist who helped me, Soleidi, was so helpful and didn't mind at all helping me in and out of the two dresses multiple times to compare them. When I went in for my first fitting, I thought the pictures my sister had taken on her phone looked much different than the sample looked on me. It turns out it was likely the lighting or her phone, but the staff at Cristina's was quick to help me when I called them about it afterward. They texted me pictures of my dress next to the sample to show they were the same and let me come in again the following weekend to see for myself. Though I was able to see they were the same, I was uncomfortable by the fact that the dress could look so different in different lighting. (It's a lace dress with champagne fabric underneath, and in certain lighting, I thought it looked much more revealing than it actually was.) I was pretty upset about it since I didn't want to look like I was wearing a super revealing dress in any of our pictures, but the manager, Deborah, was so accommodating. She walked me through all my options of how we could get the dress to look like what I wanted. I ended up ordering more lace from the manufacturer and Cristina's alterations department was going to add it onto my dress. Even though it wasn't expected to arrive until 1-3 weeks before the wedding, they assured me their seamstress (Nee) would have it done in time for my wedding, and she did! She did such a wonderful job. I felt beautiful on my wedding day and was so happy to have the extra lace. My husband loved my dress as well and thinks I made the right decision to add more lace. I'm so thankful Nee's work was so well done; it looked like the dress came with all the lace. I highly recommend checking out Cristina's. I only looked at a few dresses there since my mind was mostly made up but they seemed to have a lot to choose from, and I'm sure they could order any dress for you. In my mind, it's really their service that sets them apart.

e whole process, encouraging me and always excited to see me. I was really impressed with alterations and what a great job they did with a complicated bustle and a heavy fabric. Cristina's has a fabulous selection, which is a bit on the pricey end for a modest budget, but the dress and experience was worth the price for me. I highly recommend this shop!

which was awesome! I got my dress altered at Cristina’s and she did an AMAZING job! It was worth every penny as my dress fit perfect!! Great staff, beautiful gowns, and exceptional service!

any brides there at a time. Soleidi was my stylist and so wonderful to work with. After I pulled a few dresses I liked, she pulled one based on those that ended up being the one! The dress was so unique and probably one I would not have pulled myself. She was also at my first fitting which was so nice. Cristina's alterations was also amazing and even created a special bustle to go with my dress. I definitely recommend going to Cristina's as a part of your search for dresses!

ediately knew it was the one. I didn’t have that feeling even slightly anywhere else and their seamstresses know what they are doing like magic. I asked for them to change a lot of my dress and it came out perfect. Don’t waste your time elsewhere

de of business hours and they called me almost immediately to book an appointment for the following day. I found a beautiful dress and bought it off the rack. It's a testament to their seamstresses that they were able to transform a size 12 dress to a size 2 without losing the integrity of the gown. They are truly remarkable at their craft. I felt pampered and supported during a very trying time when I thought I wouldn't have a dress for my wedding. The staff and owners at Cristina's went above and beyond for me and I am so incredibly grateful.

eel so special. Customer service is EVERYTHING and they made me feel like a BRIDE! My dress was classy, beautiful & unique and I absolutely fell in love with it the moment I put it on. I received so many compliments on the dress the day of the wedding. We also got my bridesmaids dresses at Cristina's and they were pretty reasonably priced! Thank you Cristina's & Staff!

ded up finding the dress of my dreams that day. The one that when you put it on and look in the mirror you get instant goosebumps and butterflies. At my wedding not only did I feel absolutely beautiful in my dress, but I got so many compliments from people saying it was the most beautiful dress they had ever seen. I would absolutely recommend Cristina’s to any new bride!

king to find a dress this is a great option, but definitely take your dress elsewhere for your alternations.

fth fitting, the top was uneven and I was told that " no one would notice the details." This is not only rude but completely unprofessional. At the end, I took the dress elsewhere. The tailor there commented about the quality of the seamstress work especially when it came to the uneven lines , tugging of the fabric from their tailoring and a whole piece of boning that was missing on one side and not the other. Do not waste your time getting your dress tailored here. Go elsewhere. Trust me you, you don't want the stress of dealing with this, not for your wedding

Cristina's. Having purchased two dresses and able to compare the two experiences I would suggest going to Cristina's. Everyone is extremely helpful and attentive- they are able to help customize to exactly what you are looking for! My mom even found her mother of the bride dress here. Do not miss an opportunity to shop at Cristina's!

y bridesmaids are purchased their dresses at Cristina’s as well and had a very positive experience. I’m planning to have my gown cleaned and preserved with Cristina’s! Highly recommend!!

not make you feel very special, but Christina’s far surpassed my expectations! I bought the most beautiful dress and had a blast trying them on with my family! I would highly recommend them to any of my friends and family!!!!!

trunk show! So I made out really well at Cristina’s! The colors and the dresses were amazing and magical for my Christmas theme wedding! I can’t thank Cristina’s enough for their help and amazing collection!

dress and started over - by the time I had started over it was February so the options were limited in terms of which dresses would be available in time for the wedding! The staff at Cristina's were wonderful - they helped me find the perfect dress based on my desired style and price range (they keep you focused, which isn't always easy when you're surrounded by beautiful dresses). They had to rush the dress due to my limited timeframe and they actually waived the extra fee - which was much appreciated! I had three fittings and each went beautifully - the in house seamstresses are AMAZING and will fit your dress perfectly. I also ended up buying my veil from Cristina's and they were super patient as I tried on and re-tried on 4 different veils until I settled on the perfect one. They steam both your dress and veil before pickup and when I asked them to do some extra steaming to one specific spot (I was being an overly picky bride) they didn't bat an eye. The dress stayed wrinkle free. The only glitch was that a piece of the train was temporarily sewed to the main body of the dress for packaging purposes and this stitch is usually removed before you take your dress home. The stitch hadn't been removed so the train was uneven - however, my sister called Cristina's and the staff (including the seamstress) were actually willing to facetime her so that they could see what was going on and walk her through removing the stitch - so all was handled very professionally. I highly recommend Cristina's - a wonderful boutique with lovely, experienced staff.

look decent enough so that I could get an idea of how it would look on me when it was fitted. I understand I may be heavier than the average bride, but you should accommodate a range of sizes with your samples. It was hard to feel excited when nothing looked right on me. The staff was very friendly and did not make me feel uncomfortable in any way, but I highly suggest getting various sizes for dresses so that other brides won't feel the same way in the future.

stina’s, purchased my veil from the trunk show, and purchase my Bridesmaid dresses from here. Overall everything was great... when I went in for my last fitting the straps were accidentally reversed and the seamstress let me know that she would fix them but there was no need to try it on again since the only change was the reversed strap, once she flipped the straps the right way she’d clip the extra strap that was left over... Unfortunately, when she flipped the straps the right way.... she didn’t hold the place where it was set to be clipped and the straps of my dress were extremely too large. I was pretty disappointed with the amount of money spent there on the alterations and not having the right size. I was stressed/ flustered feeling like I was falling out of the dress and then I realized what had happened. I had trusted her opinion on not coming back to try on again so that the beading didn’t fall off before the wedding and then had to deal with that after. I would say my overall rating for finding a dress and the customer service was a 4... but for alterations I’d give the overall rating a 2-3.

's was in it with me from start to finish... and that I didn't have to worry about transporting it for tailoring/steaming! I worked with Debbie and she was so kind and accommodating. I LOVED my custom Mikaella dress, and was so happy with how the alterations came out - it was absolutely perfect and everything I imagined. Thank you, Cristina, Debbie, and team!

making me feel like I was the only bride they were seeing that day. I chose my stunning Lazaro, style 3607, and they had it in the store right after is was released when I went in June, 2016. The seamstress did an incredible job, as I needed to buy a larger size to manage my chest, but needed it taken in quite a bit on the waist and hips. I was initially worried is wouldn't fit right because of that but it ended up fitting like a glove after she was through with it. I've already told my newly engaged friends to go here, and I'll continue to recommend this store for my friends' bridal needs.

much time as I needed. They know dresses so well and were excellent at giving advice while listening to my opinions. They were patient with me and answered all of my questions. They have an incredible selection and by far the best customer service I experienced with the many shops I tried. I highly recommend Cristina's!

loors are bridesmaids dresses and special occasion attire). They have styles ranging from timeless to trendy and all kinds of price points. Debra, the manager who helped me shop, was helpful and honest and I felt like she was invested in assisting me in finding the best dress for my personal style and body type. This really mattered a lot to me, especially given that I am a curvier gal (size 14). Another advantage of Cristina’s is that they have in-house seamstresses so that tailoring on dresses can be done on site. Love the one-stop shopping. My Mom even found her mother of the bride dress at Cristina’s which made for fun fittings for the two of us together. I highly recommend Cristina’s and would encourage all brides to shop there before buying a dress elsewhere.

the wedding was an absolute dream! Everyone was so accommodating and made sure I had everything and all of the information I needed. I also had my alterations done here which were great as well - I never felt like I was being rushed or was wrong about how I wanted my dress to fit - but I always listened to them and their advice every step of the way. I am a super indecisive person, so the fact that they found me a beautiful dress within an hour was a miracle and a half! I also just brought my dress back to Cristina's, now that my wedding is over, to be cleaned and preserved. Cristina's is now my family's go-to bridal shop and will be for years of weddings to come! Thank you!!

at advice throughout the whole selection process. Everything about them was so personable, and they really take the time to get to know you ! I would highly recommend them to everyone!!!

tant I worked with chose one herself for me to try on before I decided.. it was a mix between everything I liked about the other 2.. and it was the one!!! The dress was just stunning - my mother and mother-in-law both got their dresses there too because the consultants were so great. I also got the dress fitted - after loosing 20 lbs between buying my dress and the wedding month I was nervous about the fit. First trying it on the dress slipped right off of me - but the seamstresses were just as amazing as the consultants!! I had 2 more fittings to ensure the dress fit exactly how I wanted - they tailored it right to my body, it fit like a glove and was so comfortable. Cristina's is excellent, highly reccomend brides go there to look for the dress!

y I picked up my dress, everyone that I dealt with were so welcoming, kind and helpful and made me feel like they were as excited about this special part of my wedding as I was. During my initial appointment, Taryn was so helpful in making sure that a dress I’d requested as part of a trunk show was in the store and made me and my sisters feel so comfortable (she even humored my youngest sister when she picked out a VERY different dress for me to try on ). Cristina also went above and beyond when I was having trouble scheduling a time to pick up my dress the week of my wedding and was able to find a time for me that worked around my schedule. I will definitely recommend Cristina’s to my friends and sisters when they’re looking for their dresses!

a classy and elegant gown for a more reasonable price than I was expected. My consultant helped perfect my dress choice by putting the most fabulous belt on my dress and making me fall in love with it. The alterations were perfect and I was so pleased with the entire experience. I only wish I could wear my dress again! Thank you for making me feel so beautiful, Cristina's!

all and the alterations came out exactly how I wanted. I bought a belt and a veil on Etsy since they were cheaper and had the alterations people sew the belt on which ended up being perfect. The reason I'm not giving them 5 stars is because of the alterations - while they do them in house and they really are the best, I thought the alterations charge was slightly ridiculous and should be communicated more upfront. It ended up being almost half the cost of the dress and I didn't have anything crazy done. If you're buying your dress here I recommend getting an alterations quote before you commit if you're close to the top of your budget. I definitely recommend getting your dress here and getting it altered here, just be aware of the alterations charges!

s as I wanted. The woman helping me was really nice and was able to point me in the right direction (I thought I liked a-line dresses but then hated every one I tried on). I ended up buying the 3rd dress that I tried on! The seamstress (Nee) was AMAZING. I lost a bunch of weight inbetween buying the dress and my first fitting, and she did a wonderful job altering the dress and making it look good. The one issue was when my mother went to go pick up the dress, they were totally disorganized and the girl gave her a hard time when she wanted to see the dress to make sure it was the right one and it was properly steamed, etc. She thought maybe they were busy that day or the girl was new, but it really bothered her. Overall would definitely come here again though, and I loved the dress!

ns, their expertise and professionalism went above and beyond. They have such an amazing selection of gowns and a talented staff. Thank you to everyone at Cristina's for making my wedding a dream come true!

moment with my mother, mother in law and friend. They made me feel so comfortable the whole time. My mother and mother in law both received their dresses from here as well as my bridesmaids. The alterations, apts, and visits were all extremely pleasant and found the staff great to work with! I loved the way I looked in my dream dress thanks to the seamstress and staff. My bridesmaids all looked perfect as well. I highly recommend this place it was a great experience!

bridal salon up the street where I was treated so terribly I left in tears. I was so upset because I did not make an appointment anywhere else. My Matron of Honor and my Mom knew how upset I was so they called Christans in an act of desperation. Without hesitation they fit me. I was greeted by a woman named Deborah. The moment she introduced herself I started to cry due to my frustration at the other salon. Without hesitation she calmed me down and said "we will find you the perfect dress". Deborah who is the Assistant Manger personally helped me the whole time I was there. She got to know me and details of my wedding, and started having me pull dresses. She listened and was so kind and patient. I pulled about 8 dresses and started trying them on. It was the second dress I tried on a $5,000 Amsale dress. IT WAS THE ONE!! Deborah knew as well the moment I put it on. However she still let me try on others just to be sure. She took her time with me and was so amazing. I ended up buying the Amsale dress!! I was not even supposed to go to Cristinas and even though they were very busy they still fit me in, made me feel special and took as much time as I needed. The owner came over and introduced herself, and not only made me but my entire family feel special. I cant say enough about the amazing dresses Cristinas has but also the amazing staff. Especially Deborah. She truly saved the day for me!! My mom will be going to Cristinas in November to get her mother of the bride dress."

the consultant Deb was like no other!

most beautiful lace dress and we were sold. It fit perfectly at my first fitting, and we trusted Cristina's so much that we had the seamstress shorten it and send it directly to our house (no second fitting!). It fit perfectly, and I could not be happier with Cristina's--thank you!