4.8 out of 5 stars and 65 reviews
4.8
(65)Best of Weddings (4x).84 Taunton Avenue, East Providence, RI
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Helene's Bridal Shoppe in conjunction with Anthony's House of Formals has been serving bridal parties since 1942. We are a full service shop and offer detailed and professional service to all of our clients.
With the combination of the bridal and tuxedos in the same building color coordination is a
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- Flower Girl Dresses
- Mother of the Bride Dresses
- Wedding Dresses
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- Alterations
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Wandered in here without an appointment. She fit me in, I found the dress, but wanted to sleep on it. Came back the next day and bought it! Ana was really friendly and professional. She didn't pressure me to choose a certain type of dress or a more expensive one. The selection of dresses is diverse, but there are not so many that it is overwhelming. Would recommend!
I would like to share with you all the professionalism, dedication and highly customized service you can find at Helen’s Bridal Shoppe, Anna is an incredible lady always trying to pleased each client no matter what, very organized, excellent products, quality and recommendations. Thanks Anna for being so patient until my mom got what she was looking for there. We loved her Birthday’s Dress💝May God Bless you today and ever. Keep going your amazing 😇 Evelyn Viloria Sanchez🥰
I will never forget the moment when I found my dress. Yes of course its everything I wanted and more but my overall experience at Helene's made it much more special. I had an idea of what I wanted but not exactly. My nerves was instantly tamed when Grace started helping me pick out dresses. I was a bit nervous trying on a wedding dress for the first time but Ana and Grace was so calm and sweet I started feeling comfortable. They have a huge selection but Ana was able to find the "ONE" for me!!! I said to myself I wouldn't cry but when she showed me the full effect (vail, hair piece) I couldn't help it!! I am going back for my bridesmaids dresses and I honestly cant wait. If I could give more than 5 stars I would that's how happy I was with my experience there. Its one of the first memories made planning our wedding so for me its very special.
Was NOT impressed AT ALL. Walked in having an appt, the woman had no idea at all who I was. She was not helpful at all. I explained that I wanted an a-line style. She left me to just look myself. The place is very old, no new dresses, they told me they were trying to rid their current inventory. The dresses were not my style at all, very dated. There is no special dressing room, just a large room with dresses in it and a curtain to pull. So glad I did not end up getting my dress here.
I can’t say enough words for Helene’s Bridal shop! I went here to get a dress for my cousins wedding, my cousin lives in Louisiana so we communicated vi text a lot! I showed up with a picture of my dress & not only did they find the one I needed they special ordered it in another color. Great to work with, and took stress out of the process!
I highly recommend going to Helene’s Bridal Shoppe in East Providence for your wedding dress and bridesmaids dresses. I am so happy that I choice this Bridal Shoppe to be my first and last place to look for a wedding dress. I was really nervous about trying on dresses because I don’t usually like the way dresses look on me and wasn’t sure exactly what I wanted. Ana was so amazing made me feel comfortable and new exactly what dresses would look good with my body shape. I ended up having so much fun and found my dress that day! I am in love with my dress and was so impressed I took my bridesmaids there for their dresses. Again Helene’s Bridal did not disappoint and Ana went out of her way to schedule an appointment around everyone’s crazy schedules. All my bridesmaids found beautiful dresses that compliments my dress and them as well. Can’t thank Ana enough for all of her help as well as all of her patience. So thankful for my experience and will highly encourage everyone to go there.
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I had such an amazing experience when I went to purchase my wedding gown here. I went in having no clue what I wanted, and ending up finding my gown that day. Ana was very patient with me and was also willing to spend so much time with my mother and I - we were not rushed. They also had a great selection of dresses given that it was such a small shop. It is definitely a place to go when looking for your gown, and I see myself going back when it is time to get bridesmaids dresses as well. I highly recommend!
Helene's Bridal has helped me find the perfect dress for many milestones. From my sweet 15 to my prom and to recently my wedding, they have provided extraordinary service throughout the years. Ana and team were so helpful in finding the perfect dress that not only looked good but made me feel confident. Their selection is unique and they always make you feel welcomed when you walk through the door. Truly recommend this shop! Thank you Ana and Team! <3
I went to Helen's bridal at east providence RI, and the customer service was excellent they helped me with everything ,they are very professional ..and I'm in love with my dress 🤗🤗
Such a lovely bridal shop! Ana was the sweetest woman ever and so so helpful! They have a great selection and so many beautiful dresses both for brides and bridesmaids! I would recommend their services to anyone :)
Helene's Bridal was great. Ana and Cassidy helped me find a dress for my cousin's wedding and it was gorgeous. They were patient, friendly, and professional. it was not only fun but a different experience. Thank you Ana and Cassidy!
I recently ordered a bridesmaid dress through Helene's - the process couldn't have been easier! Everyone at the shop was so nice and friendly, and I would 100% recommend them!
What to say about this hidden gem! I never noticed this place. But the displays on their window really caught my eyes. I stopped by with no appointment and was receive with a warm welcome. From start to finish. My experience at Helene's was one I will never forget. Ana was patient with me and my mother. Her attention to detail and knowledge was impressive. She made me and my mother feel at home. I had no idea what I wanted but we found the dress. Ana never pushed any ideas that did not fit what I had in mind. Overall quality over quantity. The dress I chose was a discontinued. It was made feel unique. And not like I was at a retail store. I think she deserves more credit then what she receives. Love you Ana!
Being the Maid of Honor is not an easy job! But knowing the right place to go for a dress can make the process much easier.The whole Bride Tribe felt so warm and welcomed! Ana was so lovely and helpful in narrowing down our choices. Reasonable prices for quality dresses. Ana even helped us with ideas to vamp up our dresses.After visiting various bridal boutiques ,Helene's staff truly stood out with there patience and knowledge!!♡♡♡♡
Helene's is amazing. They have a lot of beautiful dresses. Ana is wonderful, and she is a sweetheart, she knew how to take of us very well. I have gone to Helene's for many years from my sweet 15 to my prom and many of my family has bought dresses from them too.
Helene's was recommended to me by a friend. They were great! Had me try on different styles to make sure I knew exactly what I wanted. Let me stay in the dress for a bit and try sitting, I even danced in it. Great quality and pricing. Couldn't be happier with my dress and where I got it from!
Ana and Cassidy were both extremely patient and helpful when I went there looking for a bridesmaid dress for my brother's wedding. My mom cane with me and they even let her try on some "mother of the groom" dresses. My dress was ordered here and it arrived pretty promptly (8-9 weeks). My brother's fiancé bought her wedding dress here as well. I would highly recommend this place!! It's a bit small, but the selection of dresses and the helpfulness of the staff make up for that!
I purchased my Maid of Honor dress from Helene's Bridal Shoppe in East Providence, RI. The manager, Ana S., is very professional, accommodating, and kind. She made the experience quick & easy. The prices are reasonable and the location is convenient. Highly recommend!
I would like to highly recommend Helene's Bridal as your choice to purchase your wedding dress. Ana was extremely helpful. I purchased a dress from their sample sale. The staff at Helene's were extremely welcoming I can not say enough about how satisfied I was with choosing them!
I had such an amazing experience at Helene's Bridal Shoppe. Ana is such a sweet lady and she made feel as if I were family. They went above and beyond to help me find the perfect dress that made me feel comfortable and beautiful. They have a great selection of bridal gowns and bridesmaid dresses. The seamstress was kind and efficient. She made a beautiful headpeice from the extra length of my dress and also a special piece that attached to my maid of honor's dress. When we chose our final selection Ana helped me figure out an affordable price and a conveinent payment plan. She values her customers and their happiness. I definetly did not feel like another sale. Helene's bridal is definitely a place that you should consider visiting when looking for that perfect dress and experience.
At Helene's you feel like you are #1 priority. Anna and Ashle went above and beyond to make sure everything was perfect for my best friends wedding.
My friend and I also got our alterations done at the shoppe. The seamstress was super sweet and efficient. She created a beautiful headpiece for my friend from leftover fabric from her dress and also a custom piece for my maid of honor dress.
All in all wonderful experience. I would recommend Helene's to any of my newly engaged friends.
I would like to say thank you to all the Helene's team for helping me to find the right gown for my cousin.I made an appointment with Anna, she was extremely knowledge, professional and patiente with us. Me and my cousin Ysabel want to say thank you too for the wonderful experience that we had at your store. Thank you again Ana for everything you did to make my cousin Ysabel day the best!
Planning my daughters party as the months pass I realized too late that neither one of us had a dress. I've searched through some near by boutiques yet no luck in finding a dress. Until I found Helene's Bridal Shoppe! We did not have an appointment but regardless we were received with that same exclusiveness as if we had. My daughter is turning 15, and she will be celebrating her Sweet 15. After trying a few dresses on she found her dream dress. I knew that day that she had found the one! Because she was in total infatuation with her dress by the way she smiled and looked into the mirror with such satisfaction. The staff at Helene's truly listen to every detail and ideas that you throw their way. They truly made her feel like a princess with tiara and all! After this point I was convinced that I did not need to look any further to find my own dress. Honestly you can not put a price on good customer service. I felt welcomed and appreciated and my daughter will always remember Ana! For her patience and kindness but especially for making her feel more beautiful then she is! And making our experience as Mother-Daughter more meaningful! I couldn't have asked for more, the staff at Helene's are amazing!
I wanted to take the time to write a review because I had a wonderful experience when visiting Helene's Bridal. All the staff were so gracious and welcomed me with open arms. Their patience and positive attitude really made my experience that much more amazing. I just want to thank Helenes Bridal Boutique (and Ana Norma Segama) for making me feel so happy in finding a beautiful dress.
I went to Helene's Bridal in East Providence for my wedding dress, my bridesmaids dresses, and we rented our tuxes from Anthony's House of Formals (connected to Helene's). It was overall, a fantastic experience! The people who work there are wonderful. They were extremely flexible, helpful, and caring. I would highly recommend going there for a fantastic bridal experience!
I'm not the type of person who has imagined her wedding her entire life, nor do I know much about fashion, so I was a bit overwhelmed from the get go when it was time to shop for my wedding dress. However, the staff at Helene's was absolutely amazing. I'm not exaggerating when I say they were truly memorable and I would tell everyone I know to go there. They made this experience fun, stress free, and under budget! Ashlee was a mind reader, finding the perfect dresses for me to try on when I didn't even really know what I was looking for. All the staff are incredibly sweet and helpful, not only with finding the perfect dress for my wedding, but also with hooking me up for alterations, cleaning, and preserving my gown. I really don't think I could have had a better experience than I did with Helene's.
If you are looking for the best, Helene's Bridal Shoppe is it. They get you ready and prep for the big day without much of the stress. Service is superb!! Need a alteration? Don't sweat it, Helene's Bridal Shoppe will help alter any seam you need. I am a really petite woman with a height of 4'11", but they managed to alter the dress to my fitting. They listen to what you want and need.
The staff at Helene's Bridal Shoppe made my daughter's experience unforgettable. I am so glad to have met Ana she was amazing she even gave us ideas on customizing my daughter's wedding gown by suggesting to get rid of the halter and adding cap sleeves. The seamstress she recommended did an absolute wonderful job on the gown she even added beading on the cap sleeves as a finishing touch, the bustle looked gorgeous. What can I say about my dress. It was beautiful I got so many compliments the quality is impeccable I am pleased to say that Helene's staff is very welcoming and I would definitely recommend them to everyone.
My mom recently purchased her mother of the bride dress here for my wedding coming up in September. She went in alone the first time and was very indecisive (as she usually is). She said the women there were very good at giving her opinions. I then went back with her to see her in the top two contenders. I swear we were there for an hour and a half- trying this one on, then that one, then back to the first one, and over, and over... Both women were extremely helpful in giving their honest opinions on which dress they liked better, which was more flattering, which was more elegant...
My mom finally decided on one and they were so helpful in showing her what pleated cap sleeves would look like if they were added since she was considering that. They were also extremely helpful when picking the color. They even went upstairs to try and find other dresses from the same designer in the colors she was considering!
When she picked up her dress, she tried on some jewelry we had purchased elsewhere that we weren't sure we loved. They found us the perfect necklace and earrings that matched the bracelet we had already purchased to totally complete my mom's look.
On my way out, I saw a hairpiece that basically fit all my criteria- something I had searched high and low to find. They looked at pictures of my hair trial (15 minutes after they had already "closed") to give me their honest opinions. I ended up getting it!
These women are just so incredibly thoughtful, kind, accommodating, honest, friendly, patient, all the things you look for at a bridal shoppe. They even asked me to come back and show them pictures of wedding day, even though I hadn't purchased my gown there! (I just hadn't gotten that far on my gown finding journey before I found THE dress. I totally would've purchased from them!) Bottom line, they are amazing people who really love what they do and make your experience great. I would recommend them to anyone!
I always knew I'd be getting my dress at Helene's, as my sister purchased her gown there 7 years ago. Everyone there is more than amazing, especially Ana and Ashlee. My first appointment was so amazing. I tried on 9 dresses and found my dream dress that first day! The level of service they give you is beyond exceptional. They are always so flexible, and even let me come back one day just to try on the dress again! I ended up purchasing my veil, earring and hairpiece with them, too.
We also went with Helene's for my bridesmaids. Two of them were planning on having a baby and we weren't sure what would happen around the time of our wedding for them. Ana was so great when measuring them and helped them pick the correct size. We found the perfect dress that looked gorgeous on 6 girls with 6 different body types! My mother also purchased her gown there, too!
If you're also looking for great tuxes for the groom and men, definitely consider Anthony's House of Formals associated with Helene's. They even have 2 locations for us Rhode Islanders who don't want to go on 195 ;-)
Helene's no longer has an in house seamstress but they do recommend a few. Definitely go with Eugenia! I thought my dress was already gorgeous but she is so meticulous and has an eye for things I never would have ever noticed. She even gave me quite the shape in my mermaid gown!
Helene's Bridal shoppe staff was Excellent. They helped me find the dress of my dreams and the perfect accessories to match. I couldn't have imagine going anywhere else, The staff made me feel right at home. Thank you Ana and Mike for Everything. I would recommend this shoppe to anyone who will be getting married,especially because you also helped me choose the perfect charcoal grey tuxedos for my husband and groomsmen the colors matched exact with the bridesmaids dresses and my mom looked gorgeous. Thanks Again!!!
Ana and Helene's bridal were beyond wonderful! My mother, aunt and cousin all purchased their wedding dresses here! Second dress I tried on was the one! It was so beautiful! I also purchased all my accessories here, veil and headband! Ana is amazing and I would recommend any new bride to go there!
Wonderful staff. ESP Ashlee, she has a great eye, notices every detail. While making you feel special. So glad I found my dress at Helene's! Outstanding service
I had a wonderful experience finding my perfect wedding dress at Helene's! I went shopping with my mom, wedding planner and MOH, and everyone at Helene's made us feel welcome. They did not push me in any direction, didn't make me feel like we were on a time crunch, and just generally made the experience one I will remember forever. They were also super flexible and willing to make appointments with me outside of their typical hours to accommodate my own crazy work schedule. Thanks Helene's!
This is where I ended buying my Liz Fields gown! Before this purchase, I had gone into numerous bridal shops looking for the perfect gown/service. Anna, one of the consultants, made this experience one I will never forget. She was respectful and caring. She allowed me to try on gowns multiple times to help aid in my decision. My Mom is from out of state and was not able to go with me to pick out a dress, so Anna let me Face Time my Mother through Iphone to look at a couple dresses I was trying on. Anna was so patient and I felt she was a "step in Mom" and my second home during this process. I ended up getting not only my wedding gown here, but my veil and bridesmaids dresses! I can't wait to go back into the shoppe and show Anna my wedding pictures!
I worked with Ana; she was sweet, sincere, and competent. I walked into Helene's with a picture of one dress, but Ana made sure I tried on several dresses along with that one so I could have a feel for different styles. She never coaxed me or told me only what I wanted to hear; instead, she acted as a guide. She was never pushy and had exceptional taste and input. In the end, I purchased a different dress than the one from my picture; it was perfect! Ana made sure all details were accounted for, and my dress came in when she said it would. When I met with Ana, again, she was still that wonderful, sweet woman. I cannot be more thankful to her and the staff. They guided me towards a wonderful seamstress (see review for Sewing Creations by Rose), and we rented tuxes downstairs at Anthony's House of Formals (see review). Again, thank you to everyone at Helene's and Anthony's!
Ana and the staff at Helene's Bridal were extremely helpful. The initial appointment that my daughter and I had set the tone for all future appointments. Ana was very patient, allowing my daughter to try on many bridal gowns. There was absolutely no pressure to purchase a gown after our initial appointment. Ana had knowledge and expertise as to what would flatter my daughter and suggested several gowns for her to try on. The entire wedding gown selection to pick up of the gown was phenomenal. Ana and her staff gets an A+++. I would recommend Helene's Bridal to all brides to be. You will not be disappointed.
Love Helene's Bridal. Great service. Dress came in quick & was perfect!
Purchased my wedding dress and got the bridesmaid dresses from Helene's. Finding a wedding dress was a great experience here, not like at those chain stores. My bridal consultant Ashley made sure I found the perfect dress and veil that I envisioned!
Helene's was the only bridal store that actually listened to what I wanted. They make you feel very special, they only take one bride at a time, and you are in a private room. You are not with 50 other brides trying to find your perfect gown. They take the time to find out what you are looking for and give you the personal attention that every bride deserves. They also have lots of private designers, so you are not buying the same dress as every other bride out there!
They were excellent!
I had such a great experience at Helene's. I was so happy with my dress and the photos everyone saw said how amazing my dress was. Ask for Ashley at Helene's, she is so sweet and knows so much about every dress. I would highly recommend Helene's!
I loved my dress but called to make my first alteration appointment 3 months before my wedding and found out that the seamstress was out indefinitely. You think they would have called the bride instead of me finding out when I called. They offered me local seamstresses in which I used neither of them and took my dress elsewhere for alterations.
Helene's Bridal is amazing! The staff will do anything to make sure your wedding day is everything you dreamed of!!!
Ashley and Anna at Helene's are absolutely as sweet as can be! After visiting a few bridal shoppes and feeling very discouraged my mom and I went to Helene's and met with Anna. Immediately I wanted to find my dress here. Not only had my mom bought her dress there 30+ years ago, I thought Anna was so nice and she truly made me feel so comfortable and listened to what I was saying. At other shoppes I felt like if I showed them a picture they just tried to find a dress exactly like it even when I told them I wasn't sure exactly what I was looking for. I also felt very pressured and in some places I didn't feel like I thought I would shopping for my wedding dress. Anyways I tried on 2 dresses and felt like I was finally getting somewhere. When I tried on the third dress I really liked it but there were a few details I didn't like. Anna assured me they could make the changes I wanted and after spending a few minutes, she opened the curtain to show my mom and I knew it was my dress! Anna encouraged me to take my time in "saying yes to the dress" and I made an appointment for 2 days later to bring back my maid of honor and sister-in-law. When I tried it on again I just knew and seeing everyone's reaction just solidified it! My mom and my bridesmaids got their dresses there as well and Ashley and Anna have always been so wonderful to deal with. Ashley even graciously helped my sister-in-law with re-ordering her wedding dress when Cinderella's went out of business. I absolutely cannot say enough about how sweet and nice they were. And to boot, their prices are very reasonable I thought. My bridesmaids dresses were $140 which included a $30 charge to change the fabric...we saw the same dress elsewhere for over $200!
They did a great job!
After going to 4 or 5 bridal shops and trying on probably close to 50 gowns, I found the perfect dress at Helene's! Ana assisted me for over 2 hours in trying on at least 12 gowns. I can not say enough about how kind, patient, professional, and helpful she was. She also has an incredible eye for style, as she is the one who picked out the gown I purchased! After I decided on my gown, I asked Ana to recommend a veil, headpiece, and earrings and she again did a perfect job in finding pieces that complemented my gown beautifully! I also have to say, some of the other bridal salons that I went to I felt were very pushy. This was not the case at all at Helene's or with Ana. I did not feel pressure from anyone to purchase anything and in fact, I left the first day without making a purchase. However, that night I couldn't stop thinking about my gown, so the very next day my mom and I ended up going back to purchase the gown and accessories! I couldn't be more thrilled!
Also, Helene's has a very longstanding reputation - my mom purchased her gown there 32 years ago and received the same level of extraordinary service!
Definitely make the trip to Helene's - you will have a tremendous selection, exceptional service, and the undivided attention and skill of their bridal consultants!
Thank you, Helene's, and a big thank you to my consultant, Ana! All-around wonderful experience!!
Ashle and Ana were so helpful when it came to my gown. I was crunched for time because of an issue with my original gown and they went over the top to help me pick out my dream dress. My bridesmaids had gotten their dresses here too and I loved their dresses so much I cant wait to borrow one! Great service all around with finding the perfect dress, fittings, reminding me of deadlines, and tips and suggestions. They took wonderful care of me and my girls, highly recommend!!
My best friend bought her dress from Helene's and was so pleased with service that she had us girls get our bridesmaids dresses there too. They were super kind, patient, and helpful. The alterations were a bit pricey, but the fit was wonderful, so it proved worth it. Great place for dress shopping
After looking at many RI/MA locations I finally found Helene's! Helene's has an amazing selection. I was looking for halter- and they were the one place that was able to show me the best selection. They have a wide range of styles and prices. Ashlee was very helpful!
The decision to buy my wedding dress and bridesmaid dresses at Helene's was one of the best choices I made throughout my wedding planning. The staff is amazing and so kind. My friends and family all felt very at home here. They have a wonderful selection and the dresses are very affordable. The alterations are also very affordable and their seamstress is a magician. My husband also got the tuxes here and they were so sharp and they fit amazingly well. We had the best looking wedding party!
The staff at Helene's was amazing! They really understood my vision of what I was looking for in my perfect dress and they certainly delivered. The dress I bought became my own custom wedding dress after all the alterations were made to it. The seamstress was quick, efficient and really has a great eye for what looks good on a dress. She even tailored my mom and sister's dresses for my wedding! It really says something about a bridal shop when as soon as you walk in the door they know your name. I'm so happy I found this bridal shop, I couldn't have asked for anything more special for my wedding dress.
Had a wonderful experience here - the staff was lovely to work with and happily collaborated with me throughout the process to make sure the dress was perfect. The seamstress work was impeccable and Ashle, the salesgirl, is such a sweetheart. Couldn't have asked for anything more!
Although this seems like a little hole in the wall, it was the only shop around that carried the designer I wanted: Aire Barcelona. I am so thankful I decided to go here. Not only did they have the dress of my dreams, plus a huge selection of other gorgeous dresses, Ashle the sales woman, was SO nice and SO helpful. It was a wonderful experience everytime I had to go there. Worth every penny.
service was great!
Helene's Bridal Shoppe is a hidden gem! I found a beautiful, victorian style dress for a great price. The staff was very friendly, and respectful.
My mother had gotten her dress here almost 30 years ago! and now I got mine there too!! It was the first one I tried on and I knew it was meant to be :) the women there are sooo nice and make you feel soo good, you should definately go there!
The dresses were very beautiful and they arrived quicker than expected. They kept the lines of communication opened by calling to give us updates or ask questions. When things were wronge, they made corrections or other options to acommondate me.
I had been to four different places to try on dresses and hands down Helene's was the BEST! I was referred to them by my best friend who bought her dress there. I worked with Ashle and she was so sweet and made it fun and relaxing! Everyone there was so professional and it truly felt like they cared! I wish I would of went there first! I found MY DRESS and couldn't be happier!
Helene's Bridal Shoppe was a great place to find and purchase my wedding gown. Every employee knew me by name and remembered me every time I was in the shoppe. I absolutely love my dress and the price could not be beat. I also purchased my bridal party dresses there, the suits for the men, my mothers dress, my mother-in-laws dress, and 2 of the grandmothers. They were great to us and in return we will recommend them to anyone searching not only for a bridal gown but cocktail dresses as well.
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