Gilded Social

It was simple, personal, and exactly what we hoped for. Planning a wedding without my mom was incredibly hard. She passed before I got engaged, and I knew I didn’t want anything overwhelming. Just something that felt true to us. A month before she passed, I found a dress online at Gilded Social that we both thought was beautiful. Months after she passed, I felt the urge to look it up again and it was still there! My size. On sale. I took it as a sign and booked the appointment. The moment I tried it on, my sister and I knew it was the one. It felt like something my mom would’ve pictured me in. Mary Ellen, the alterationist, helped me make it mine by removing the sleeves and tailoring it to perfection! I wore my mom’s butterfly pin on my shoulder as my “something blue.” Everything for our wedding came together through the hands of our family and friends from planning, flowers, my hair, our rings, the cake, I mean EVERYTHING. I finally asked for help just weeks before the day, and everyone showed up for us. That closeness made the day feel peaceful, meaningful, and somehow less like my mom was so far away. When it comes down to it, I’m just so grateful I got to spend the day in a gorgeous dress my mom and I picked out together. Thank you, Tanya, for everything. You listened to my story, had the dress ready for me, and truly helped bring my vision to life! 

offer content creation, so I had a hard time finding anyone available a month out, but Gilded Social was reasonably priced and Tanya was so amazing! We had I believe 2 meetings over the phone to go through the type of content I was looking for, and the day after our wedding she sent me every single small clip she took, and then put together 5 videos for me that I could post to socials. It was so awesome and so fast! I also was able to create my own videos with all of the clips she sent, which is great too! I highly highly recommend!

d my vision so well (something she calls First Dress Magic!). We ended up customizing the gown, and she completely nailed every detail. I also purchased my veil through her, which complemented the look perfectly. After purchasing the dress, it was time for alterations which could not have been easier! Mary Ellen did an incredible job ensuring my bridal gown to fit *perfectly.* I also decided to turn my mom's wedding dress into my second look for my reception, and Mary Ellen brought that vision to life just as beautifully. The bubble hem is literally everything. Tanya also styled both my husband and dad in custom tuxedos through J.Hilburn in Dublin, where she works as a stylist. She made the process EASY and FUN—even for my husband, who normally wouldn’t be into something like that. We even added a personal touch by lining the inside of his jacket with the American flag, which he absolutely loved! Tanya was also so helpful in styling both of them for our Welcome Party with custom J.Hilburn denim and button down shirts. On the wedding day, Tanya was there for her signature Wedding Day Dressing & Styling service. She arrived early, steamed my gown, all the bridesmaids’ dresses, my mom’s dress, and even the flower girl’s outfits.Tanya is known for displaying your gown on a mannequin for your own First Look, which makes for the most stunning photos. It’s such a unique touch and showcases the dress so much more beautifully than a hanger ever could. Tanya took amazing behind-the-scenes content throughout the day and sent it to me that same night—over 300+ photos and videos that let me relive every moment! Tanya stayed for all my bridal portraits and couples photos, adjusting my train, checking my hair, and making sure every shot looked perfect. Even our photographer commented on how helpful she was during photos. She stayed through the reception and bustled my dress before our first dance, allowing my mom and sisters to relax and enjoy the night, stress-free. She also came fully prepared with a massive emergency kit—whatever you think you might need, she already has it. Think stain removers, band-aids, hair ties, nail polish, etc. That alone saved me so much time (one less Target run!) and money! SO helpful! And even after the wedding, Tanya took care of picking up my gown for preservation. She truly is there from your first appointment to well beyond your wedding day. Tanya isn’t just a bridal shop owner. She’s someone who cares DEEPLY for her brides. When you are with Tanya, you are in the best hands. I not only found an incredible wedding vendor, but also an amazing friend. You will NOT regret going to Gilded Social for your wedding gown (+ everything else!). It was hands down one of the BEST decisions I made! Thank you, Tanya!

edding, making the whole process so much fun. Tanya is incredibly personable and truly goes above and beyond for her clients. Highly recommend her services!

am dress. The overall experience was excellent. I can’t imagine having gotten my dress from anywhere else.

my luck, Gilded Social works with Designer and Tania made it easy and smooth to have my dress on time the for my wedding. You won't only find the perfect dress but also a professional service that will go beyond you asked to make our biggest day more than perfect. In addition, Tania thrives to build a community of brides where people can connect and have fun boyond the wedding day! I recommend to reach out to Tania, she's the best!!

the perfect dress within 2 try on’s. I couldn’t recommend shopping here enough!💗✨

e will not try to upsell you and genuinely wants you to have the most magical day possible. It truly is the most personal bridal experience in Ohio. I got married in May of 2024 and used Gilded Social for my dream dress and veil. Tanya was able to special order my gown due to her immense connections within the bridal industry. Getting measured was easy, she took the time to walk through all the options such as split sizing and what would work best for my body type, as well as making me feel comfortable. She made sure I understood the delivery timeline and alteration timeline, allowing everything to come in with plenty of time. Tanya has treated me as family throughout this entire process! She hosts dinner parties at her house for Gilded brides and is genuine through and through. She even offered to come to my wedding the day of to make sure everything was steamed and fitting just right for my big day! My dress and wedding were a journey she truly cared about, and she even surprised me with the most incredible gift on my big day! I seriously recommend giving Gilded Social a try as you will not be disappointed with the service and passion you receive.

pe, but my personality too! It was a serendipitous moment when Tanya said “after getting to know you these last two hours, I can’t stop thinking about this one dress. It isn’t at all what you had envisioned originally but fits your energy perfectly.” She could not have been more right, as she found my dream dress that day! I also appreciated everything she did to support me throughout the process, including pressing my dress on the wedding day, delivering the dress to my venue, holding onto the dress for me during the year and taking it to my alteration’s appointments for me! She connected me with her seamstress Mary Ellen who made the dress fit me to a tee. I have loved being a part of the Gilded Social family from that moment on and I love that I got to buy my dress from such an incredible woman-owned business!!!

econd, Tanya provides the most personal, tailored bridal experience. Before we met, she called to discuss all the details like price point, style, etc. I felt like she really took time to listen to what I needed. At the salon, she picked out great options and even had me try on one style I wasn't considering just to rule it out. Shocker, it was the one!! I never would've found it without her. Her seamstress Mary Ellen did an incredible job with alterations! Tanya also has a cute dog that comes to some of the appointment - what more do you want :) She also offers a ton of extras for her brides! She really goes above and beyond - book Gilded Social!

tyles I sent her. Lucky #2 was the dress I went with and I want to wear it every day! Mary Ellen has a gift when it comes to vision and details with the alterations. If you want to find an amazing place look no further you definitely want to check them out!! They’re so warm and welcoming and they listen to everything you need and want.

o the dress. Mary Ellen was so easy for the alterations! I was in and out quickly and they made the stressfulness around weddings a breeze.

t dress I would LOVE. The alteration process was super easy, and Mary Ellen was a gem to work with.

for how I want my dress to fit & made it all come to life with no thread out of place. After the wedding my dress was picked up from my home for cleaning/preservation & was delivered back to me within the given time frame. I would recommend this establishment to anyone looking for reliable & quality alterations!

raging, we kept trying and the moment we finally got the one, it was obvious. From start to finish she was so helpful, so supportive, and so personal. The Gilded Social team was by far one of the best vendors I had the pleasure to work with during the wedding planning process. Mary Ellen did OUTSTANDING making my dress fit like a glove. With the help of these ladies I felt like the most beautiful bride and will continue to feel that looking back on my photos forever.

anya not only helped me find my perfect dress but she customized it to make it the most beautiful and unique dress there ever was. I am forever grateful for her and this beautiful store and experience. I would choose Gilded Social again and again if I could and recommend anyone and everyone to come here not only for the most perfect dress but for the most fun and best experience to finding a dress! Thank you Tanya and Gilded Social, I will be forever grateful for you!!!!!! 💗

brides shop from Gilded Social to find their perfect dress. Not only have they purchased their dress here, but have taken advantage of using their steaming services as well. Don't have your bridesmaids ruin their fresh makeup by steaming dresses. Tanya and her team can take care of that! They'll make your day less stressed by being on site and making sure you and your tribe's attire look beautiful and styled, and with white glove service from their team. They can even steam the groom and his groomsmen attire as well! The Gilded Social team will make you feel like a Queen on your special day!

the cutest town. I ended up purchasing the first dress I tried but Tanya took the time to encourage me to try others on before committing to the dress. After the appointment she was on top of any questions I had and offering so many tips and advice I would have never thought of. I worked with Mary Ellen through Gilded Social and Tanya was at both appointments which was super reassuring. My dress was such a dream and the whole process was so great and I would definitely recommend brides to look at Gilded Social.

3 years and have felt nothing but support from her in all aspects! To start, the one-on-one approach you get from the start of this process makes it unlike any else. From booking my dress appointment Tanya reached out and had me send her dresses I was interested in trying on. She knew which one had been my absolute favorite so we tried that dress on FIRST and sure enough it was the winner! I love that Tanya stands behind the fact that trying on the favorite/top pick dress first. We continued to try on dresses and I even chose a second one for my reception because I loved it so much. At Gilded Social, your opportunities for customization are almost endless. Depending on the designer, you are able to customize and make the dress fit your exact vision, before you even step into alterations! We did custom sizing, which basically makes the dress fit better from top to bottom. My veil was almost completely customized by me, with Tanya’s help and guidance. We were able to add a blusher and order extra lace fabric that we had Mary Ellen add in alterations to the front of the veil, for a complete custom look. It felt amazing to have a hand in that process. Now after having such an amazing dress appointment experience I knew I had to book Tanya’s wedding day styling services. I cant stress this enough, she saved the day SO many times! I had already hired a wedding planner, and having Tanya was still absolutely necessary! She was able to communicate well with all vendors, making the experience ahead of time super simple for myself. Tanya arrived the morning of the wedding to help steam and prep all dresses. She had even kept my 2 dresses stored because I did not have any room to store them myself. She brought two mannequins to display my dresses on for photos which was absolutely amazing to see! From getting ready to walking down the aisle, Tanya had everything covered. She went with us to the first look to help with my veil, she had everything to help in emergencies (fashion tape, wipes, deodorant, mints, you name it- she had it covered). She was able to help me with my dress and veil as well as my super heavy bouquet. She helped the entire wedding party with their dresses/suits, was able to tell the groomsmen which button to have undone, etc. Basically everything you do not want to think of/stress about as a bride, she had covered! The wedding day would not go as smooth as it did without Tanya. I truly cannot express how amazing of a job she did at my wedding. If you made it this far, you might as well just book her!!

bus. I started searching the web for specific dresses and designers. I was looking for Foster by Anne Barge, and Tanya was able to order a loaner gown for me directly from the designer! She was even able to hold it for an extra month, after I was unexpectedly unable to make my appointment. I ended up altering the neckline of the gown, and Tanya patiently walked me through that process as well. Gilded Social was even able to help with alterations, steaming, and gown preservation! Tanya's attention to detail and level of service is absolutely unmatched!

ress and they not only had the dress fitted perfectly on time (with the extras I wanted), but they did it with seamless elegance. Highly recommend!

ike a glove. I also utilized their wedding dress preservation services. I am excited to see my dress saved for years to come! Tanya is very helpful and responsive.

erests in mind. My mom and sister felt like we were in and out of that store at all times during the wedding planning process because they had everything we were looking for! My mom has now found 2 amazing mother of the bride dresses. I found a beautiful rehearsal dinner dress, and all 9 of my bridesmaids dresses. They came in all on time and the color they helped me choose was stunning. Highly recommend going to them for whatever you can!! You guys are the best :)

upcoming wedding events - shower, rehearsal, after party and bachelorette. I loved the selection and service. The two women I worked with went above and beyond to make sure I felt comfortable and a great experience. I can not express how much I really enjoyed working with Tanya , the owner. Her professionalism and knowledge of the industry is spectacular! I would highly recommend going here for all your bridal needs!

ttsburgh, PA, and Tanya is from Granville, OH. We had originally ordered my daughter’s wedding dress near home and when it came out of alterations, it was pretty much destroyed with no way of fixing it. And we only had 2 months until the wedding! It was my daughter’s dream dress, so of course I spent the next few days trying to track down the dress at another shop. Turns out the designer was from Spain and only 1 or 2 bridal salons per state seemed to carry that brand. I started calling the states surrounding PA and when I contacted Tanya, she did not give me the normal response of “no, we don’t have that dress in stock.” She literally called her rep for the region and found one COMING IN ON A BOAT FROM SPAIN!! She ordered it for us right then and there and immediately had us come out to see it as soon as she received it. She had it set up on a form and had my daughter try it on. Seeing the look on my daughter’s face was priceless! We decided to travel out to Ohio three times for all of the alterations that would be needed to change a size 10 into a size 4. Joyce was beyond any seamstress that I have ever met. She is a MASTER seamstress. She painstakingly altered that dress and even had to reconstruct the back in order for it to have the same look once it was altered to a much smaller size. She is a genius! Tanya continued to check on the progress throughout and truly cared about the whole process. “Impossible” was just a word that was not in Tanya or Joyce’s vocabulary. Together they literally got the dress and transformed it in less than two months. We are FOREVER grateful for them and cannot recommend them highly enough. On a scale of 1-5, they get a 20! Also, the cost of the dress was less than what we paid for it at home, and the alterations would have cost WAY more at the original bridal salon and they couldn’t have come CLOSE to Joyce’s craftsmanship! We felt like great friends with them the entire time and will always have GREAT memories of the whole process with them!

r my dress and gave me her honest opinion on how everything looked together. They had such a great variety of items, even local designers for some of the accessories which were beautiful. I was able to pick out the finishing touches for my dress and had such a fun time doing it! Such a wealth of knowledge too. My only regret is that I didn’t also take advantage of their wedding day dressing and detailing service! Not only did I get my bridal accessories at Gilded Social, but they also helped me pick out my bridesmaid dresses and took care of the whole process! I wanted to have a mix and match feel and they gave me so many options with different colors and dress styles/textures. They really helped put everything together and make it all work together. The bridesmaid dresses were so great and my bridesmaids loved them! I would 100% recommend any bride to go to Gilded Social for any of their bridal needs!!

t’s shirt. You had a solution for every problem. When Alyssa told me abt this service initially I thought it was silly. I did not understand the point when she had a wedding planner already. But I had to eat my words when you did your magic. Thank you so much!

ful with advice when selecting bridesmaids dresses. I felt like I was getting a great value with every purchase I made from there. About a month before the wedding, right before I was about to pick up my dress and take it home, I received a call from Tanya personally that there was an issue with my dress. She handled it completely and took such quick action that there was basically no time for me to panic or worry. I caught myself thinking if this had happened at a different shop, I may not have received such great service and the issue may not have been resolved so seamlessly. GS made it right and my dress looked absolutely perfect for my wedding day. Thank you, Tanya and the rest of the Gilded Social Team!

sional, kind, and helpful. My sister and I went to their store to try on bridesmaid dresses and then the ordering process could not have been easier. Overall Gilded Social was great and easy to work with!

ted a mismatched look, and Gilded Social was so helpful and patient in pulling multiple colors and helping us determine which combo looked best. There is a large selection of dresses, though some brands are quite expensive. I will say that with my bridesmaids spread throughout the country, it might have been easier to let them order from their local stores, rather than placing all orders through Gilded Social (I ended up flying back with a few of the dresses in my suitcase after I trip home!). My mom also ordered her dress through Gilded. They suggested an amazing seamstress, Carolyn Fang, who also altered my wedding dress. She was truly fantastic!

rive out from Columbus to Granville was perfect for getting in the right headspace for dress shopping (and allowed my group to take a fun lunch break in the quaint “downtown” area after). Once we arrived, Tanya was very personable and hospitable toward me, my mom, and my MOH. She was also flexible when I realized mid-appointment that the style of dresses I liked didn’t match the original thoughts I’d had when we spoke prior to my appointment, and she was able to take that information on the fly to pick out a different set of dresses that better suited my style. While I ended up finding my dress elsewhere, I am still grateful for the experience I had here and would highly recommend checking out Gilded Social!

the first meeting we had with her we knew we would be in good hands. She was very thorough going over details about her services and how it would make our day more enjoyable and stress free. Her services included her making sure all of our bridal parties dresses and tux’s were steamed and wedding day ready. She then has an assistant who helps the men get ready and she spent the day with the bride getting her ready. This service does not only include her being there with us on the wedding day she also came along with us to the final fitting to learn how to bustle the dress. She than took the dress with her and was responsible for the dress till we saw it beautifully displayed on our daughters wedding day. Talk about one less item to have to worry about. As the MOB I was so thankful not to have to worry about getting the dress where it needed to be and making sure it stayed clean and pressed before the wedding. What came next was was a complete surprise to us, but when it was time for our bride to be to get dressed, we walked into the bridal suite to an unbelievable sight. The dress was displayed on a dress stand along with all of her accessories. It was so much more than a dress hanging in the window from a hanger. A detail I would have never have thought of. The pictures are so beautiful. Tanya, who wore white gloves, proceeded to help our daughter get dressed while I had a brief moment to get myself dressed. Do not under estimate this opportunity. After I was dressed, I was able to join my daughter for the one on one moment where I got to see her for the first time beautifully dressed. I then was able to help with the finishing touches. Tanya was with us for the remainder of the day. She was involved with the pictures, again giving me time to take a breath and not have to worry about carrying a train or the dress not looking right in the pictures. She was the one who did all of that. She was by my daughter’s side, white gloves and all, up until we walked down the aisle. Her final service was to help bustle the dress after the ceremony. She escorted the bride to the bridal suite and got her all bustled and cocktail/reception ready. Which again, gave me an opportunity to be with our guests and took one more item off of my to do list. Do not underestimate this service. As everyone says, the day goes so fast, there are so many things to worry and handle the day of. And if you are able to have someone by your side to handle all the items I listed above I highly recommend you hire Tanya.

t fabrics as well. It turned out perfect! I received so many complements on how the dresses looked and most importantly, the girls were comfortable in what they were wearing! We also did mother of the bride/groom dresses and they both looked so good! The stylist helped me through color choices for the moms so again, they could be comfortable and pictures would still look amazing, but they wouldn’t have to match the wedding colors. I cannot recommend Tanya and her team enough!!

e found Gilded Social/Tanya who was able to reach out to the designer and have the discontinued veil handmade for us. Behind the scenes, Tanya worked tirelessly to make alternate arrangements to have the veil made when the original shop it was being created in shut down due to COVID. She made sure everything was in order for us to get the veil in time for the wedding despite these unforeseen circumstances. She stayed in touch with us every step of the way to keep us informed on the progress. The veil arrived in perfect condition; it was gorgeous and better than we even imagined!! Tanya was absolutely wonderful to work with and we would highly recommend Gilded Social for any of your wedding needs!

ling on the day of the wedding! I can’t say enough good things about having Tonya there as an extra set of hands and eyes. Having everyone’s dresses steamed and ready go was a huge help and allowed to people to have more time to relax and enjoy the morning. She helped with flowers, carrying my train, bustling, etc so that my mom and maid of honor could also enjoy the day! After pictures I had no idea how wrinkled my dress would be and she was able to steam it at the venue before I walked down the aisle. We had a groomsman rip his pants, a groomsman spill on his shirt, and a bridesmaid with a strap come undone - all before the ceremony. But Tonya was there to fix ALL OF IT!! Without safety pins!! She had a sewing kit with the appropriate thread colors on hand - literally ready for anything! Her services are well worth every penny! I honestly don’t know what we would have done without her and what the stress level would have been if she wasn’t there to help! As a bride she will have your back that day for anything and everything you will need- allowing the rest of your bridal party to enjoy!! If you’re on the fence about hiring her, DO IT! You will not regret it!!

the most body positive (about herself), and Tanya listened to her concerns, and pulled several dresses that my MIL felt good and comfortable in. They also let my SIL try on bridesmaid dresses during the appointment, and she ended up finding several she liked. I'm someone who really only shops online, and I've got to say this was SO MUCH BETTER!

wedding, I frantically emailed Tanya on a wing and a prayer hoping they could help me get a specific dress [one I was told was impossible to get by the designer] in time. She responded almost immediately and talked me through measurements and details, and had my dress ordered by lunchtime that day. I didn’t think it was possible to get the dress I wanted given the timeline, but they made it happen! Tanya went through each element of how and when the dress would arrive and the timeline associated with shipping my dress from their shop in Ohio to my home in Florida. I can’t say enough about this level of service! These ladies helped me make the absolute best out of this situation. It wasn’t the dress I originally dreamed of wearing on my wedding day, it was better! Thanks so much y’all!

azing! We had so much fun shopping. I tried on two bridal jumpsuits for the rehearsal and ended up going with the lower price because it felt more reasonable, even though I was in love with the higher priced jumpsuit! The designer ended up canceling the original order but Tanya stepped up and ordered the higher priced jumpsuit at no extra cost to me. Wedding planning was a little stressful due to COVID, but this absolutely was a bright spot in the process! My bridal jumpsuit was perfect. My mom ended up buying a dress from the sample sale and she looked amazing. Highly recommend Tanya and the Gilded Social team :)

de it SO easy for me. When two of my three bridesmaids backed out just 4 days before the wedding Tanya called me and asked how she could help. The team went through their whole store to find any dresses that could match my color scheme for my new bridesmaids. Given the time constraint Tanya hand hemmed the dresses for my girls. My wedding would not have been such a dream without the gilded squad

ck to respond to calls/emails and gave us great suggestions as we planned for the morning. They were very sweet and helpful with everything we needed day of (like they even came outside to help me unload my car !!). They let us bring snacks/champaign and we had the entire space to ourselves. The space itself is beautiful and we captured so many great getting ready photos. I couldn’t have picked a better place to start my wedding day!

ind the most flattering style as well. She then coordinated with all of my other bridesmaids from out of town over email and phone to help them easily order their dresses. The shop is beautiful, and very clean. I was so happy to be able to support a local business and see the dresses in person, versus shopping online. This is a must-do for Columbus brides!

u to envision how your ladies dresses will work with your style, your photographer’s style, and the feel of your venue. Their consultants also make an effort to make a personal connection with you and your bridesmaids, and make you feel like you’re looking at dresses with girlfriends, not with salespeople. They are also respectful and willing to work within your desired budget, and won’t push a look or price range you are not comfortable with. I 100% recommend Gilded Social for all bridesmaid/bridal accessory/MOB things!

edible on the women. That is due to the knowledge of the dresses that Tanya provides to her customers.

could not do a better job. They also are so flexible and patient as you try on - and have the BEST process to help you understand all of your color/style/fit options in the least overwhelming way possible. THE place to go! :)