Ellie's Bridal Boutique

e to bring my mom and friend with me for trying on dresses, which made it so fun and special! I worked with Sarah, who was fantastic! I DID say YES to the dress, even though it was not the one I had gone in to see! I ended up picking a dress off of a mannequin, which just happens to be being discontinued, and that was the one that won me over! Sarah helped me try on 9 or 10 dresses, all of them beautiful, and was so pleasant to talk to. I'm so grateful that Ellie's had the dress I had originally wanted, but also had the dress I ended up falling in love with because I know I would not have found this dress anywhere else! Highly recommend this shop if you're in the NoVA area!!

some choices that she thought would look nice on me. She was patient and kind at every step of the way. I was referred to Ellie’s by my cousin and I’m so glad that I made that trip!

alterations, which I understand is very standard for the area and the work I needed done. But after my first alterations appointment, which went great, the alterations manager left the business. The following 3 appointments afterward felt very disjointed and like I was having to direct the alterations I needed instead of being told what needed to still be fixed. My dress had removable sleeves, which were really a struggle (even the day I picked up the dress) to get them where they needed. I thought all was well, and then on the wedding day I noticed there were unsewn, unfinished seams in the bust of my dress from where it was taken in. Luckily my bridal party noticed and kept tucking the fabric under, but for $700 I feel that absolutely should have been caught. 10/10 shopping experience, a full 5 stars, but I would probably recommend going elsewhere for alterations… they ladies were very nice and kind, but it just was not what I felt it should’ve been for the price.

wedding. Further, I loved their selection and thought it was all very reasonably priced for the quality of the dresses!

so thankful I got that opportunity to really nail down the perfect style and look for me. I went in with very few ideas and left with what I feel (and my mother agrees) is the PERFECT dress and veil. Ellie's bridal was very accommodating to my group, allowing my close friend to bring her newborn and toddler so she could be there to support me. Overall, I had an amazing time and am so happy with my experience!

hink I would find my dress the first time shopping and just expected to help narrow down my style. But after trying on a handful of options, I narrowed it down and when my stylist put the veil on I just knew. I said “yes to the dress” at Ellie’s and I couldn’t have had a better experience. This is a MUST go to in the DMV area!!

to me during my bridal appointment and she was super responsive during the alterations phase. I definitely recommend Ellie's, more specifically Chelsea! She will make sure you feel like a star on your wedding day!

feel comfortable and guided me throughout the process. They also had a great selection of dresses and I'm happy with my experience! I would definitely recommend them. I also am an Alexandria, VA local and it's fantastic to support a local, small business!

owns. They had a gorgeous dress in my size ready to go off the rack (my original plan for a fast approaching elopement), but ultimately I went with a stunning dress that had all of the components I told them I liked (bringing inspo photos helped)! I had FUN trying them on instead of being stressed because I loved the staff, vibe, and could tell I was going to find what I wanted there. It is a little pricey, but you are getting a high quality, eclectic fantasy experience and wedding dress for your special day! Book with Ellie’s!

on board I sent her. The best part was that she herself does the alterations, so she could tell me the no-nonsense answer about what alterations could actually be done to the sample dresses. I definitely recommend coming here if you are on a budget/short timeline or just want to work with the absolute sweetest, funniest ray of sunshine you'll ever meet!

never felt rushed or pressured into choosing a dress that wasn't right for me. Thankyou for helping me find THE dress! Highly recommend!

llie's was the first boutique I shopped at and the wide variety of stunning dresses was very impressive. The consultant that I worked with also allowed me to get into the dresses on my own for privacy, which I did not experience at any other bridal salon. The purchasing process was very easy. I came back a second time to try on my dream dress, and although they did not have the right color of the dress I selected in stock, they were able to order it for me. After purchasing, my dress took the 6-8 months that Ellie's estimated to arrive. I chose to utilize their in-house alterations. Chelsea is very kind and patient. She answered all of my questions and even allowed me to squeeze in an additional alternations appointment when I felt like I needed it. After my wedding, I also used Ellie's for wedding preservation services which took approximately 2 months and my dress looks absolutely beautiful in its preserved state. I took off one star because I felt that the alterations did not come out exactly as I was hoping. I wanted the top to be much more modest on the dress. Although Chelsea did pin on some additional pieces of fabric that I ordered with my dress, she took in the cups far too much, which made it far too snug on the day of my wedding. Ultimately, I still think the top still looked tasteful, but it was not exactly how I wanted it to look on my wedding day. Also, the bustle came apart so many times during my reception that my coordinator had to pin it in place. The alternations issues are ultimately why I am giving Ellie's 4 instead of 5 stars. All in all, I would highly recommend Ellie's Bridal Boutique to any bride who is looking for gorgeous, reasonably priced wedding gowns.

d or pressured into a decision, and every employee was helpful and kind. I wanted an overskirt as well which they had plenty of to choose from, and they helped me find a beautiful veil that perfectly matches my dress (plus a discount for buying the veil with the dress). Amazing experience that I would highly recommend to any bride.

ed a second time just so I could go dress shopping there again! Prices were reasonable and everybody was so supportive to make sure I have the perfect dress for my big day!

me before I arrived based on my Pinterest board I sent them. She was so nice and didn’t rush me as I tried on a good amount of dresses. I ultimately found my dress and she was able to make sure it would arrive on time. I knew from the website alone that I would like this place and I didn’t even make any other appointments at other boutiques. You won’t regret coming here! Such a great experience.

list of which dresses I wanted to see prior to my showing. By doing so, the first dress I tried on ended up being the dress I wore!

istened to what I was looking for and the first dress she pulled ended up being the one I decided to buy. They have a very nice selection of gowns and are really open and attentive. It was a comfortable and fun atmosphere.

was that I'd come back! The staff are down to earth, quirky, and fun- the exact sort of place that makes me feel comfortable. They are all knowledgeable about the dresses and ready to explain any potential alterations that can be done to meet the customers' needs. The range of styles and price points in particular was a huge draw for me and my in-person experience did not disappoint. I went home with a wedding dress on my second visit, and I feel very confident in their in-house alterations team and I'm looking forward to the rest of our process.

music and a photo wall and sign for when you say yes! I’m so happy to have gotten my dress here!

on my first appointment which I was not expecting to do, and everyone there was super nice and patient! They were very professional and welcoming throughout my whole appointment. I got a dress and two veils, and I was still under budget for a STUNNING dress and veil combination! I thought I would have to sacrifice the dress quality over the cost, but I truly did not at all. They have great options for everyone at all different price points. Overall, I highly recommend!

tiful. Ellie’s Bridal Boutique also made scheduling alterations and dress pick-ups so incredibly easy. They handled pretty much everything, so it was one less thing to worry about during the wedding planning process. I lived in Norfolk and Ellie’s Bridal Boutique was still incredibly accommodating with working with my schedule for me to drive up to Alexandria. I cannot recommend Ellie’s Bridal Boutique enough for selecting your dream wedding dress.

d the survey ahead of time really helped. Great sample sale if you want a dress off-the-rack for a good price.

re and had them do the alterations. My dress had a lot of illusion material which they were able to carefully work with and ensure everything fit perfectly! Everyone was a pleasure to work with and they were always happy to see you!

try on at my first appointment. I was able to schedule a second appointment just to retry my favorite dress and they were great about letting me spend a lot of time in it trying to decide and not pressuring me. Then later that day they were able to squeeze me in for another quick try on after I was almost positive it was my dress and was able to say yes and order it that day. I appreciated that they were so flexible with me coming in twice the same day and that I never felt pressured to say yes. Can't recommend them enough!

more perfect experience. I rarely write reviews (and no I am NOT just saying that...I really never take the time to review anything), but my experience at Ellie's working with Chelsea was really wonderful. Chelsea was so patient and helpful. She listened to all of my feedback and she is the reason I walked out the same day I walked in with the most "me" dress out there. I really wanted to have that, "THIS IS IT" moment when I tried on my dress and I did before I even walked out of the dressing room to show my family. I brought my mom, sister, niece and mother in law with me, and my niece was having the time of her life. Chelsea was even sweet enough to let my niece try on a dress so she could also feel like a princess with me. It was a really special day. 10/10 recommend Ellie's.

veral fittings, their staff was extremely communicative and helpful. I thought their options were just beautiful and had a great variety, and that the pricing was reasonable. I'm so happy with my dress!!

owing what I wanted or was looking for other than the one dress that I came to them for. From that one dress, they provided me with options and helped me find my wedding dress! I am very grateful for Ellie's Bridal Boutique.

D. They were so helpful during a stressful time and made sure that I had my dress and knew how to keep it safe during that time. A huge shout out to Chelsea, the Alterations Manager, who helped my vision for my dress come to life! She reconstructed the neckline so that it would be more comfortable and fit the look I was going for. She did such an amazing job that it looked like it was always meant to be that way!

e they were just trying to make a sale. Then, once I found the one, the alterations process was painless. Chelsea (who did my alterations) was so sweet and always made me feel beautiful and I always felt like I could trust her with my wedding dress. After my alterations my dress fit me perfectly and looks gorgeous in all of the pictures. I’m so happy that I bought my dress at Ellie’s and went with them for my alterations.

ss. In my pre-appointment survey, I wrote "I want to look like a Victorian ghost" thinking that no one would actually review my silly responses. However as soon as I walked in, my bridal consultant (her name was Skyy) knew exactly who I was and what I was looking for. She was so exciting to work with, very genuine and invested in helping bring my vision to life. I ended up with an absolutely perfect dress that I can't wait to get married in. Thank you so much to Skyy and Ellie's Bridal!

n trying on dresses, etc., before really listening to what I was looking for. I think she only pulled three dresses before I found exactly what I had in mind. I wanted to make a few alterations to the dress, and she took the time to find some extra fabric and pin it in place so I could really see my vision come to life. Very relaxed and welcoming atmosphere, no pressure to buy, and very professional.

during my appointment, was so kind and patient as I went through dress after dress. I had a larger party, with 5 people, but they were all able to be seated comfortably and had a great time.

very vague ideas of what I wanted and she nailed them and vision perfectly! She made sure the dress I wanted I absolutely loved. Cannot recommend enough!

d about your budget. Finding my dress and getting alterations done in-house was a great experience.

ting it close. Megan picked designers that she knew had inventory and would be ready in time. If I picked a dress I liked, she double checked to make sure she could order it before I tried it on. I cannot say enough good things about Megan and Ellie’s!

g at dresses with Skye (we only had a 1hr appointment, but she let us stay for 3 hrs!) was a highlight of planning my wedding. In the end, she found a spectacular dress for my reception, which let me get married in my family heirloom but still wear something later that fit my personality. It was perfect, and getting alterations done through them was a breeze as well. Even when their alterations department had a COVID outbreak two weeks before my wedding, they offered to stay open late for me the next week to finish my dress in time. Thank you Ellie's!

had! I had a general idea of the dress I wanted, but Meghan was very good at picking dresses I thought I wanted, while also expanding picks to other dresses she thought I would love. She was so efficient getting me in and out of dresses so that I could see as many different options as possible. The dress I ended up choosing was one pulled by Meghan and was the last one I tried on in the dressing room. It was nothing like I thought I wanted, but it was perfect in every way! It shows just how talented the consultants are at Ellies Bridal that my dream dress was not something I thought I wanted at all! Would 5/5 recommend anyone for Ellie’s with a consultant of Meghan!

modating to all questions and requests I had. highly reccomend!

out nicely so that different groups could have a semi dedicated space to admire the dresses being tried on by the bride. I said yes to my dress and also chose to do alterations here. I had quite a few alterations appointments since each time I tried on my dress, it fit differently. They took each change and executed quite well. I love how the dress looked on my wedding day! I also chose to do my wedding dress cleaning and preservation through the salon. I’m waiting to get the dress back so I don’t have feedback on that yet. I have a feeling I will be pleased :)

me. My first 2 times weren't bad but I left very stressed and upset. They were very kind and gave me the sample show price because I couldn't pick a dress. My first person was nice. They also sent me an email when she left because I worked with her which was thoughtful. When I called today and asked for a shipping date they gave it to me. I am taking my dress to Eygpt so I won't use the tailor. The store is big, there are lots of dresses which I like. I would come here again.

s nervous about finding a flattering dress and the first one I tried on I knew the appointment would go well! Ellie’s has such an awesome selection of styles and sizes and even the ones I didn’t really love I did feel pretty confident in. It was my first time wedding dress shopping and ended up getting a dress from them! Definitely, definitely recommend!