Designer Loft Bridal

recommend! Can’t wait to go back and pick up my dress!

but looked great in. The second time my consultant was Carly. She was great, she really knew about each designer and dress. During my appointment my family was VERY opinionated and I was getting stressed and overwhelmed. Carly picked up on this and helped me through it and refocused the appointment to how I felt. Both consultants gave me time and I never felt rushed or forced to make a decision. The dress selection was great and there were beautiful dresses at all price points. Designer Bridal Loft is really a must go to for NYC brides or those coming to the city to find their dress.

rag that looked NOTHING like the original. There was NO attention to detail. Shards of fabric were just hanging from different parts of the dress. - The dress was at least a month late - they planned to finish it AFTER my wedding date & no one cared that they missed all deadlines. Galit's only concern is charging your credit card. Unprofessional and unskilled - don't make my mistake. Go elsewhere. Management is not honest here. See the picture and decide for yourself if you want to take the risk. - Galit took my measurements twice & still ended up with the result you see below. - She wanted to charge almost $5000 for the "dress" she produced; it looks worse than anything store brought - Galit & Liz refused to acknowledge that there is anything wrong with the dress that she produced (see Yelp for pictures!); all they wanted to do was charge my credit card again and send me home!

g the perfect dress. With all the stress of planning a wedding during COVID, this re-energized my excitement!

a joy to be around. Ask for Carly if you visit Designer Loft -- you won't regret it!

set Amy and my experience at Designer Loft Bridal apart was that she made fun and ONLY fun! Amy genuinely listened to understand our wedding vision, personal style, and budget which she then translated into dress choices. She also gave us all the creative liberty to choose dresses - not once did I feel guilty for wanting to try on more. She was engaging, encouraging and honest throughout. In the age of Covid, where I couldn't have all my friends there at the salon, Amy definitely did feel more like a friend than a bridal salon associate. Can't say enough about how wonderful this experience was... thank you Amy for helping me find such a unique and beautiful dress, and for being the best company during such a special time in my life!

e she immediately got a feel for what I was looking for as most of the dresses she pulled I liked in one way or another. I would absolutely recommend them over Kleinfeld's. I had an appointment there and the consultant picked all dresses I told her I didn't want, and the selection seemed very limited as they seemed to only carry the same type of 3-4 styles. It was a very disappointing experience. Designer Loft has an AWESOME selection of dresses, everyone we met was so friendly, not to mention the adorable Finn! I recommend Designer Loft to all of my friends moving forward! Thank you!!

strict offers lots of options to fit brides of all sizes, shapes and skin tones. The many international designers represented in the showroom are not the traditional ones that you see at your friends’ weddings. You will see the latest collections of American, European, and other international designers in the most upscale bridal magazines and stores. DESIGNER LOFT BRIDAL’s featured designers are traditional, contemporary, or edgy. DESIGNER LOFT BRIDAL has gorgeous gowns for every budget. If you catch your favorite designer’s Trunk show , you get an even better price and their Trunk show schedule is available on their website- (www.designerloftnyc.com/trunk-shows) Liz Sellassie, the owner of DESIGNER LOFT BRIDAL is a hands- on proprietor. She hires skilled consultants who really love their job and love their brides. Her love for her business and her brides evident in everything she touches. My daughter Emily, fell in love with a gorgeous gown from Spanish designer ROSA CLARA. Every other gown she tried; Emily compared to her ROSA CLARA option. She even tried to remake other options to mirror her first choice. It was then that we all knew that my Emily had found her gown. Emily required a veil to complete her look but there was nothing available to perfectly match her special dress. Owner Liz Sellassie just happened to be going to Barcelona for Bridal week and spoke with Rosa Clara, the designer at the show. Liz was able to order a perfectly matched custom cathedral length veil which was fabricated in Spain while Emily’s dress was being made. Same colors, same dye lots –REASONABLEY PRICED. Amazing prices, superior selection and customer service make DESIGNER LOFT BRIDES feel as if they are in the finest New York City bridal salon. And that’s because they are.

member when I scheduled my appointment. I tried on about 6 dresses, giving feedback on each one. When I walked out wearing a Rosa Clara gown, my mom and I knew that there was no need to look further. I scheduled 2 additional fittings, and had no trouble having my gown on time. The staff at Designer Loft Bridal were attentive, helpful, and cooperative during the entire process. I can’t tell you how many complements I received on my wedding day.

patient with me and attentive. She sat with me and my family for a few minutes to ask me questions about what type of dresses I was looking for, when is the wedding, did I have any specific designers in mind and my budget. I showed her a few pictures and from there she pulled about 10-12 dresses pretty quickly. I tried on a few dresses and then Nina picked out this beautiful gown, which I didn't even think I was looking for. But, once I tried it on, I knew this was the one and my family agreed. She gave me ideas on straps, veils, meshing, etc. Nina definitely has a great eye and was wonderful to work with. Liz, the owner and the other stylist were great as well. Everyone was so friendly, helpful and complimentary. And I loved how Nina included my 10 year old son in the process. I had such a wonderful experience.

reeted with smiling faces who got us both comfortable. I was asked about my vision before being whisked away to a dressing room, my mom waiting in a viewing area. I was very nervous, but everyone person I met was warm and friendly, putting me at ease. I tried on four dresses, and with each showing, we were all able to narrow in on my ideal dress. The fourth dress, a sleeveless ball gown, was the clear winner. However, I had my heart set on an off-the-shoulder dress with a little less puff. Immediately, the dresser tucked away some of the tulle and pinned on temporary sleeves; I was amazed how quickly they could transform the dress into what I was envisioning. I purchased the dress confidently. It took several months for the dress to arrive, but I was informed immediately of its arrival and scheduled the first of my fittings. For the next few months, I worked with their expert seamstress who made my dress fit me like a glove, even as I continued to lose weight. The sleeves she added were more intricate than they originally showed me and I was so thankful of the extra work she put in. Her attention to detail was astounding and it was clear to me that she treated every dress like it was her own wedding dress. Even when I asked for last-minute changes (making the sleeves removable), she got it done in three days, in time for me to pick it up for the wedding. There was never a time when I walked in that I wasn’t overwhelmed by the staff’s kindness. Wedding planning is extremely stressful, but my visits to Designer Loft became a welcomed break from all the craziness. Here, I knew I was in good hands. They made me feel beautiful and confident, and by the time of my last fitting, I felt like friends with the entire staff. Yes, Designer Loft is more expensive than other options in the city. However, they are willing to work with your budget, and their outstanding service was well-worth the added price. I assure you, you won’t be making a mistake picking Designer Loft as your wedding dress boutique.

all along the lines of the style I wanted, and I liked them all, but one of them really stood out. While we knew we loved the dress, my mom and I wanted to have some time to think it over. Jamie was very understanding and gave me her number to reach out if I had any questions. When my mom and I decided we wanted to go back the next day to see the dress again, Jamie was super helpful in booking us an appointment and had the dress all ready to go when we went back for the second time. I'm so thankful to Jamie for helping me find the perfect dress!!

ntment with no expectations and assumed I would just be continuing to try new things on and narrow down my choices. Upon our arrival everyone was very welcoming, they checked us in quickly and took us on time for our appointment. My bridal consultant, Jamie, was nothing short of amazing! She really took her time to get to know me, during our talk she made a list of all my likes and dislikes which she then used to pick out her selections of what dresses she thought I should try on. While she hunted for her choices, I was instructed to wander the store and search for what dresses I wanted to try on. I appreciated this since many dress stores do not give you this option. Jamie picked out tons of different options, and since I am heavy chested, she even offered me a corset/bustier to wear which really made me so much more comfortable. When I tried on her selections, Jamie never appeared to be upset or offended if I did not like them. Instead she used the feedback to improve her selections. After trying several dresses, without any warning, she handed me the PERFECT dress. It hit the mark for every single want on my list, and I know for certain I would not have picked this dress out from the racks myself. I was so shocked that I found the perfect dress so quickly, the appointment exceeded my expectations! I am so thankful to Jamie and the whole team at Designer loft for their expertise. I would recommend this dress shop to anyone, as the whole experience was nothing short of amazing.

ted to try. Even better than the shopping experience was getting the fittings done in house. I had 5 different fittings and at each of them I felt like the only bride they were focusing on. My dress ended up absolutely perfect - it fit like a glove and they were able to package it up so that I could travel several states away and it looked as good as ever when I unwrapped it. I would highly recommend Designer Loft!

y dream wedding dress. However, our visions didn't exactly align. While I tended to try on slinky red carpet wedding dresses, he wanted to see me in a poufy princess dress. To marry (pun intended) these two visions, my wedding planner, Liz at Designer Loft, and I came up with a compromise: a magnificent custom overskirt that I could wear in the first part of the evening and take off when the party started. Armed with custom sketches, Liz leveraged her great relationship with Pronovias, and we all worked closely to make the vision into reality, and, after 7 fittings, my dress was ready for the big day. My dress was so fabulous that it was even featured in the NYTimes: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/10/26/fashion/weddings/real-wedding-day-looks.html I so appreciated Liz's initial help in finding the "base" dress and working with me and my wedding planner to accurately relay our design vision for the overskirt to Pronovias, with whom she has an excellent and close relationship, The seamstresses at Designer Loft also are wonderful, hardworking women who work tirelessly to get the perfect fit - it was a true feat to bustle the overskirt but Natalia did it!

ased my gown back in January, I never once felt pressured to buy a wedding dress. Rather, Designer Loft's approach is gentle, thoughtful and warm. They allow you to make a decision for you, and not for the opportunity for the sales associate to make a quick commission. My dress came in on time and my fittings with Natasha were wonderful. She has a quick and keen eye on tailoring, and you will be in good hands leaving the alterations in house. Not a detail will go unnoticed and my dress fit like a glove at my last fitting! Finally, hats off to the wonderful shop owner Liz. I've emailed her several times with questions and concerns (which is common for brides, especially as the big day draws closer), and she always made me feel like family. She will go above and beyond to make you feel comfortable and beautiful on your wedding day, and you are truly in good hands with her. She genuinely cares about her Designer Loft Brides and has a sharp eye on what looks good and timeless. I wholeheartedly recommend this bridal salon to anyone who is engaged and is looking for a down to earth, genuine and true bridal experience.

s and the owner herself, all have been highly professional and made me feel very comfortable. The owner personally responds within a day to any question I email her. The salespeople were patient and encouraging. And the seamstress has been amazing; she is helping customize a top for me and it is clear how much joy she takes it every detail!!! I could not ask for more. I’m sure they are all extremely busy dealing with multiple brides, but they make each person feel special. I would highly recommend this store, not just for a great selection of dresses, but even more importantly for the customer service you will get. I have always left the store with the a smile on my face.

recognize in yourself—they suggested that I try on a dress that I hadn’t anticipated liking, and that ended up being my wedding dress! The store’s selection of dresses is for the modern romantic woman. The staff is friendly, sympathetic and eager to help you overcome hurdles you encounter along your bridal journey. I love Designer Loft!

spoke with Jess and she was more than willing to locate the dress for me. Also, I asked for one minor change. I wanted the Bowknot to be black. Natasha made a separate Bowknot in black that I wore during the evening reception. Everyone LOVED the Bowknot change! She also sewed in a something blue for me which I did not notice until my wedding day as I was getting dressed in my bridal suite. I was very pleased with the service, attention to detail and finished product provided by Designer Loft Bridal. My wedding dress was absolutely beautiful! It was undoubtedly the talk of my wedding ceremony & reception. The fit, style and look. Designer Bridal Loft hit it out of the park and I would highly recommend them to any prospective bride.

t dress I put on. I also was unable to tell her if I liked any of the dresses because she was so opinionated and gave her opinion before I was able to say anything. I was counting down the seconds until the appointment was over.

nthusiasm and expertise, I found the perfect dress, for my body, budget, and venue. As a client that is older than the norm (50), her personal touch and attention to detail was indispensable. I wholly recommend this boutique, both for product, and for service.

d unique styles that you can't find in other shops, while also being somewhat on the affordable side (bonus!). Liz and the team is great and very accommodating, and Natasha who does alterations is amazing as well! My dress required a lot of work and she worked her magic and it fit like a glove. I can't recommend enough!

wide price range.

ut fail, I got an email back saying "we don't have the dress in NYC but would be happy to ship it in from Spain for you to try it on for $500+". I was about to give up and Designer Loft was my last email. To my surprise, their response was "Yes! We can get this beautiful gown for you to try!" - no. strings. attached. I was so excited! Turns out my hunch was right, I went into Designer Loft to try on the dress (after they shipped it in from Spain without any cost to me!) and it was the one. I purchased the dress! Working with their seamstress Natasha was so seamless - she was incredible! She was super flexible with scheduling and was willing to see me 4+ times before the wedding until the dress was just right. It turned out absolutely perfectly and I couldn't have been happier with the final product. Designer Loft - thank you for going above and beyond to make sure that I had the perfect dress for my day!!

ments/expectations. She was beyond professional, knowledgeable, warm and understanding. She was more than amazing!!!!! Picking a wedding dress is not easy and Designer Loft made it so. I cannot wait to see my dress and even more I cannot wait to walk down the aisle in it!

ilor. I bought two dresses and both fit beautifully the day of our wedding!

er. The dress was over-budget and I was told it would not arrive on time. I reached out to many bridal salons that carried the dress to see if anyone could help me out and Liz was the first to respond. She was so sweet and assured me she would get me the dress in time for my wedding. She put calls into the designer immediately and gave me her personal cell phone number to keep me in the loop. Not only did the dress arrive on time, but it was a week early due to Liz’s persistence. She also was able to get it to me at a discount as the dress was part of her trunk show. I am so thankful for Liz for going above and beyond and for giving me peace of mind throughout the whole process.

ere able to squeeze us in. Even though we were only expecting to try on the one dress, Alison asked what else I had seen/liked recently. She then pulled additional dresses for me to try on-- I was not expecting that since I came in unexpectedly! I had gone to another bridal store twice to try on another dress I liked and they were not as accommodating! I ended up buying the dress she showed me on my second visit-- but not before coming to the store twice more. Each time Alison was helpful, prepared, and knowledgeable. She was able to answer all my questions and guide me through this process. Having been to 4-5 other stores, I had plenty of experience with various sales associates. By far, Alison was the best. Her high level of customer service was apparent from the start. I am thrilled that I was able to purchase my dress from her. When I came in to purchase the dress that I was speaking with the owner-- I didn't realize that initially. She sat down with me to answer my final questions and to relay information to the dress designer to ensure that everything was as I wanted. Everyone who I interacted with at the store was helpful and friendly. When I came back, a sales associate who was present during my second visit remembered me and the dress I was buying. Again, I am glad that I was able to purchase my dress from a smaller boutique where I felt like they took the time to get to know me and help me find a dress I am so excited about!

ding gown! Thank you, Courtney!

o hard to sift through the options, and they instantly understood what I liked and found the perfect dress for me. The process after saying Yes to the dress was even better! Alterations with Natasha were fantastic - I got very sick a few months before the wedding, and Natasha was able to work her magic to make sure the dress still fit like a glove on my wedding day. She is a true talent! The team also worked with me to ship my dress down to SC for my destination wedding. They made what could have been a stressful process as easy as could be! Dress arrived perfectly and ahead of schedule :) Thank you to the entire team at Designer Loft. Wish I could do it all over again!

Instead they were extremely helpful and made the process fun! Can't recommend them enough!

ver 2 hours. No pressure to speed up, spend more money or buy at all. Very nice and tons of different styles starting at moderate price points. They made me feel special, not just like another appointment. I had been to others during the weekend that made me feel pressured to buy or didn't care I was there. Definitely check out Designer Loft.

to see, and then finally she would show me what she thought I really should wear. She was so right, and it blew us all away!! I could have skipped weeks of online searching and just gone straight to Designer Loft for their expert help. Liz, the owner, is incredibly kind and responsive, and even asked the dress designer if he could make the changes I requested at no additional charge. I highly recommend Designer Loft to anyone seeking personal, professional help in locating the perfect wedding dress!!

." I knew I would have to wait and told her I was fine with it. Once it was time for my appointment, the assistant told me the dresses I was interested in were out of my price range and so the options were limited (keep in mind that I contacted the salon a week earlier and was told there were plenty of options in my price range). I feel like the assistant determined the appointment was doomed before it really started and that made me feel the same way. I couldn't wait to get out of there and onto my next appointment where I fortunately had a much better experience and found my dress.

e and she was great! Nice, honest, fun and patient! I went back and saw the dress again before committing. It was the best decision ever. Working with Eileen and Natasha on alterations was peaceful, professional and seamless. Entire experience was perfect and my dress turned out amazing!

looked at what I pulled out, made suggestions and was so helpful. She gave her opinions and showed me dresses she thought I would like based on my feedback throughout the appointment. At the end she sat down with us, gave us opinions, her email and information on how to proceed. I left there feeling so excited and can’t wait to go back and order my dress! Words cannot describe how amazing Designer Loft and Annie were!!

xperiences in that store. I ended up choosing the first dress I tried on and then when I had doubts about the dress the next day they let me come back in to try it on again and confirm my choice. Eileen did my fittings. She did an absolutely wonderful job and I wouldn’t hesitate to hire her again.

Melissa was extremely helpful along the process. She was very patient and accommodating, even after I asked to try on the same dress two times in a single appointment. I never felt rushed or pressured to make a decision. My only dissatisfaction was on the scheduling process. It seems like there was always a discrepancy between the time I recorded and the time that the salon put down. It would have been helpful if the salon could call the brides the day before the appointment to verify the times, thus 4 out of 5 rating here.

d on the status of the dress as she knew I was from out of town! I traveled from hours away to visit this boutique and I am SO happy I did!!! Logan was my bridal consultant and she did an EXCELLENT job!!! She spent so much time with me, every dress I put on she fitted perfectly to my body and made sure I felt and looked beautiful before leaving the dressing room. I have been smiling since I left my appointment!! I can’t wait to go back to pick up my dress. If you want to feel like a bride and get the attention that you deserve, I highly suggest Designer Loft!! What a wonderful experience!!

d was very informed on what looked good when sharing her opinion if I asked her. Also, the selection here is INCREDIBLE! I asked for something more unique and not cookie-cutter and Kira really delivered. Furthermore, she assisted in taking pictures of me in any dress I wanted because my mother couldn't be there in person and I was shopping alone. She never rushed me and truly helped me find MY STYLE. If you're thinking of visiting this store DO IT! I recommend Kira to all my friends.

bridal consultant was Annie and she was so heartwarming and excited about helping me look for the perfect gown. I only had a general idea of the type of dress I might like better by looking through some of the pictures on pinterest. Annie listened attentively about what I liked and disliked and picked out several dresses for me to try on based on what she understood. The first two were very educational and gave me a better idea of what suits me better. And magically the third gown I tried on, it was THE ONE I eventually picked, from Aire Barcelona under Rosa Clara. Having a wonderful bridal consultant who listens and truly understands what you like is so important! I also did my fittings at Designer Loft and Eileen is so knowledgeable about how to make the gown suit my body type better. Also I have requested to make minor changes to the front of my gown - breaking the existing lace illusion design and move the lace patterns around to form lace straps. Eileen did exactly the way I wanted and I was very happy about the service! Designer Loft has made my bridal gown picking experience enjoyable!

vening at Designer Loft so ten of my Philly friends could join me in a dress fitting “party” – such an incredible experience for all of us! I didn’t expect to find a dress so quickly, let alone two, but I did. I loved both dresses, but wanted some substantial changes made to the main wedding dress to fully open the back, lengthen the train and slim out the shoulders. Liz worked directly with the designer to ensure the dress was created exactly as I had envisioned. I traveled up to NYC about five times to work with Natasha as she fit the dress perfectly to my figure. Liz was always there and involved with the process and it really felt like the three of us were creating the dresses together. During all of my visits I was able to get to know some of the other people who work at Designer Loft, and see how they all interact with the different brides who were coming and going. It was very impressive to see how kind, dedicated and truly concerned they were that each bride felt special no matter what their price range, and that they were comfortable with the decisions they were making. I never felt or saw any pressure, but instead witnessed a lot of teamwork and compassion. My dresses turned out beautifully and the experience working with those at Designer Loft created amazing, everlasting memories. I would highly recommend Designer Loft for the perfect wedding dress and shopping/fitting experience!

ighlight, she was extremely professional and her work was flawless.

cough) and the bridal attendants just didn't get it. They heard but they didn't really listen so they brought me options that just weren't what I was looking for. Or they just didn't have anything that was in the realm of what I was looking for. Or they straight up just didn't care and seemed preoccupied. But the Designer Loft is different. The unassuming location does not represent the quality of service and dresses there. From the moment I had my first appointment, Liz was my hero. She got me. She asked questions, she listened, she tried to be creative, she tried to mix and match dresses, show me overskirts, create the perfect dress. And all, might I add, being extraordinarily budget conscious. Here, they don't try to rip you off. Which so many other places do. (Umm $800 alternation fee at Kleinfelds??!!) Liz was so phenomenal that even after I left my appointment without a dress, she would email me links to new dresses coming in that she thought I would like. She was so thoughtful and she was right there with me on my hunt. She was in my corner. It turned out, I found THE dress at a random store in upstate NY when I wandered in there on a whim by myself while on vacation. But when you find a good person and a good place you want to order the dress through them. Even though they didn't carry this designer anymore, they used to, and Liz called in a favor and got me my dress (a few days before they discontinued it, I might add). She was a miracle worker. But this review wouldn't be complete without mentioning Natasha, the most competent, talented seamstress there. In addition to carefully and perfectly tailoring the dress to fit my body, she built FROM SCRATCH an overskirt to help complete my vision. She literally got fabric, hand cut lace and made this thing from nothing. It looked like a $10,000 outfit. (It wasn't...not even close). But she literally pulled off a miracle. I must have had close to 20 fittings and Natasha and Liz were there with me every step of the way, staying late for me, working hard. These two women are people you want for your wedding. Don't go anywhere but the Designer Loft. Their collection of dresses is large (there are more in the back you don't even see!) and they have a great variety. Lots of fashion-forward looks, but also many classic dresses. And they may not serve champagne when you walk in, but the service is first class and they are talented as HELL. They will make you feel and look perfect - don't go anywhere else. Trust me - I'm picky!!! :-)

everything from the selection, family viewings, fittings, plans for storage and travel to a destination wedding, and payments were straight forward.

dress fit like a glove! She really knows how to tailor to a woman's body. I can't say enough amazing things about Liz and her staff. I'm honestly going to miss going into the salon and seeing them! What a pleasant experience.

e. She made me feel so special. I found the PERFECT dress and it was all because of Fray! I can't wait to come back for my fittings !

aring. The small shop gives off a calm, personal feel and the ladies there do everything to get to know you and your vision. I felt at home and am happy to say that they helped me find my perfect dress! Highly recommend. You won't be disappointed.

y of dresses in their store to choose from. All around it was a pleasant experience, and I got lots of one-on-one time, and never felt like I was rushed. There were comfy couches that my family got to relax on and we really felt like it was a great experience. You won't be disappointed!!

aveled from hours away to visit this boutique and I am SO happy I did!!! Logan was my bridal consultant and she did an EXCELLENT job!!! She spent so much time with me, every dress I put on she fitted perfectly to my body and made sure I felt and looked beautiful before leaving the dressing room. I have been smiling since I left my appointment!! I can’t wait to go back to pick up my dress in 4-5 months!! What a wonderful experience!!

laimed my pretty large budget just "would never be enough" for a nice dress and lying about the dresses they had that were in fact within my budget - we were in a panic to find a place to squeeze us in to redeem the morning. Designer Loft was so sweet to see us, allowed us to try on even without an appointment and they were so kind and helpful to present so many options well within budget and truly seemed to care. Didn't find the dress there, but the experience was such a lift after being treated so poorly at Bridal Reflections.

is dress boutique is a real gem! The staff is friendly, helpful and very attentive. We were assisted by Ali and she made sure that she listened to our needs and noted the style we were going for. She pulled some very perfect dresses and even suggested some personal additions that can be made during alterations. In the end my friend chose a gorgeous dress that started out as something very simple, but with Ali's help and additions it is the absolute perfect dress to complement the style and mood we were going for. I would HIGHLY recommend this beautiful NYC dress boutique to anyone that wants to find a wonderful wedding dress and wants to have an awesome experience at the same time. The atmosphere is welcoming and you do not feel pressured in to something you may not want. I noticed that all of the bridal professionals at Designer Loft LISTENED to their clients and asked them how they were feeling about the dresses they tried on. This helped a lot because my friend is pretty shy and she was able to express herself comfortably. Speaking to Ali was like speaking to a friend. If you are looking for the perfect dress, go to Designer Loft! They are the best!

Designer Loft. My consultant was Virginia and the greatest thing about her was that she wasn’t pushy. I never felt pressured or felt like she was just there for a sale, like I had at other salons (I didn’t end up buying my dress that day). My dream designer was Rosa Clara and they had so many of her dresses it was like a dream world but in addition to her collection they had a ton of other designers in a range of prices. Virginia listened to ideas that I had pulled a bunch of dresses. She really helped me narrow down what looked good on me and helped steer me away from dress silhouettes that I had already decided I didn’t like (it was hard for me to tell how the dress would fall when it was on the hanger). I ended up purchasing a Rosa Clara dress and it was the best decision. Their tailor is also phenomenal. I had 6 fittings which was amazing because I wanted the fit to be perfect. They tailor, Natalia the dress little by little to accommodate any changes in your body which was great for me because I lost about 15lbs over the course of 5 months. She was $500 for all alterations which was good because I never had to think how much is the bustle going to cost, or worry that if I lost more weight it would cost more money. I’m happy I bought my dress at Designer Loft.

ays smiling and making me feel beautiful. Everyone said the dress was made for me, and I have Designer Loft to thank for that.

ed my order, everything proceeded in a timely manner (took 4-5 months to get the dress in). One of the biggest pros was working with Natasha, the seamstress. DL does in-house alterations and caps the cost at $500, so you don't have to worry about doubling your budget on alterations. Natasha also held onto the belt and veil I bought at another location so that I could try them on with my dress at each fitting - and she steamed my veil for me before my pickup. She also spent a lot of time with my bridesmaid, teaching her how to bustle my dress. I highly recommend you stop by here if you're looking for dresses in NYC!

ides. Our group had a 5pm appointment. We were informed by "Logan" that she was unsure what they were going to do with our group because they had another large party coming in during our appointment. At 5:20, the bride began trying on dresses. Because there were two other brides sharing the two pedestals, my friend- as well as the other brides often had to wait to look at their dresses. At 6pm Logan mentioned that my friend could only try on one more dress because her appointment time was almost up. We explained to Logan that she had started our appointment late and the other brides also trying on dresses were here before us. We simply wanted to make sure that we had gotten our full time and my friend got the full experience. Logan responded very nasty to the group, in front of the other group that we were sharing the space with that she "actually started us at 5:10 and that we were making the next appointment wait." After trying on the last dress, the bride asked to try on a dress she really liked one last time. She was hoping to decide whether or not this specific dress was the one. Logan huffed and puffed and proceed to point to the bride sitting in the waiting area- repeating that we were taking up the other bride's time. My friend decided not to try on that dress one last time. She explained that Logan had pulled the dress from her hands in the dressing room and made her very uncomfortable for asking to try on anything else to be sure she wasn't passing up on "the dress". While the other brides who started before our group continued to try on dresses, be accommodated as customer should- we then walked out. Logan did not apologize for the inconvenience of miss managing our appointment, taking time from our appointment, or not fulfilling the brides request to try on that dress one last time. Nobody wished us farewell- or even cared that we had such a terrible experience. We were simply ignored as we left. Myself, the bride, and her bridal party- will be sure to share our experience with as many brides needed to make sure they do not leave discouraged and upset during such a special time.

oft is the place. Couldn't be more happy

daughter to select dresses to try on. Marissa was very patient and listened to what style my daughter was looking for in her wedding dress. There were many dresses to select from and also a trunk show by designer, Yumi Katsura. My daughter tried on quite a few dresses, but we knew once she tried on a dress from the trunk show we all had the chills. She looked gorgeous. After speaking with the owner, Liz and another consultant, Allie we decided to come back the next day and confirm our decision. We had two more appointments that afternoon, but nothing was as beautiful. The next day the tailor consulted with us and we decided to say YES to the dress!!! I highly recommend the Designer Loft Bridal Salon. They are a wonderful group of woman and everyone was extremely helpful and patient.

ntments, taking photos, and communication (email/phone).

o find my dream dress and my fittings with Natasha were exceptional! My gown’s fit was perfection and I felt so beautiful on my wedding day❤️

city, but my entire family and friends are out, so I was by myself there. She asked for my wedding details and for my ideas and preferences. Then she showed me the store, gowns and designers. They have a wide variety of dresses of high quality for all styles of brides. Marissa always respected and values my opinions about the dresses. She was so kind and helpful in the fitting room, and her comments were so honest and positive. The owner and Marissa helped me offering me options with veils and hair combs; they really make me felt comfortable and without doubts was a great experience. Designer Loft was my first visit to a wedding gowns store, so I thought to visit other places to see other opportunities; and they wish me luck for the process. Days later I came back without appointments to clarify some doubts and buy the dress. Liz, the manager was a kind and patient woman that received me and clarify my entire doubts giving me suggestions and recommendations. Liz’s service was so good that she looked for my saleswoman, Marissa and told her that I was there, and she offered me a try on the dress WITHOUT appointments and their attitudes were very kind, attentive and helpful. The owner, Marissa and Liz explained everything to me before to make the decision to buy it, they were honest and gave me valuable recommendations. Without any hesitation I would recommend this place to future brides. The staff is prepared to attend to brides who have ideas of what they want, but also offer their best services to show their wide variety for those who are determined. They have an employee, Marissa who speaks Spanish, and she is an adorable person. All the staff will really make you feel the excitement of the experience. Thanks to Designer Loft I have my wedding gown, and it’s perfect. Thanks to Designer Loft Family for making this experience an incomparable and unforgettable.

nt with a friend who was a fellow bride-to-be, and we both ended up getting our dresses from here! The store is smaller and a boutique feel versus the larger, impersonal bridal salons. When we arrived, Elyse chatted with me about what I was looking for, asked to see my pintrest board if I had one, so she could get a feel for what my style was. She then asked me to walk around and select a few dresses that I liked, and she would do the same for me. I told her I definitely didn't want a strapless or a sweet-heart style. I tried on the Rosa Clara that I thought I was going to love, and it wasn't right for me. Elyse then pulled out a Robert Bullock gown which was strapless AND sweet-heart, and I thought to my self "oh no... she isn't even listening...". But before I could say anything, she said, "Just listen, I have an idea....". Well, I am glad I gave her a chance, because I ended up with a customized Robert Bullock gown that no one else in the world has! We had the designer make the original gown with a different neckline. All of this was confirmed with the designer and I had pricing on it within 30 minutes of trying the original gown on. I also did alterations with Natasha, who was amazing and accommodating. She even made me a custom veil, fashioned after my grandmother's. My entire, complete experience with Designer Loft was incredible and I am so happy I found them. I am a tough NYC customer, and I was extremely pleased every step of the way.

r once pushed me to try something different. I would recommend this bridal store to anyone! I wish I could relive the experience all over again!

dn't pick a dress out for me to try on. Instead she told me to pick out what I wanted to try on. I picked out 2 dresses that I felt were similar to my style and tried them on. After putting on the last dress, I asked what else was similar to the style I picked out and she told me there was nothing else in the store to try on. I think the total appointment took 10 minutes. She didn't even offer for me to try on a different style. Overall I felt that they could have been more helpful. You are trying to tell me that out of 100's of dresses they only had 2 that were within my budget and style. Thats crazy!! I would not recommend them unless you want to be disappointed!!

the perfect dress. In the end, I chose a Yumi Katsura gown which Frey and a representative from the designer helped me customize. It was my dream dress and I couldn't be happier with my choice and my experience!

take another of the same style. She also was very opinionated but in a rude way. For example she told me she wouldn’t let me choose a dress even if I thought it was the one. I would go back I just would request to not have he as my stylist