Hope's Bridal & Prom

I had the most wonderful, friendly experience here. All of the staff were kind and knowledgeable and helped me find a dress more beautiful than I could have imagined!

Where do I start?! Being a plus size bride I was very nervous about finding the perfect wedding dress. I attended a trunk show and Hope's and didn't find quite what I was looking for the first time. They invited me back for another trunk show that thought would fit my design style and I fell in love with my dress. All of the ladies at Hope's are so amazingly wonderful. They are so nice and helpful! They make you feel so special and give you so much attention. I cannot say enough about Lizzy, she is such a gem! I had quite a few alteration appointments to get my dress just right but they did not stop until it was perfect. Like I said, being a plus size bride is nerve racking, but they made me feel so comfortable and ensured me that everything would be perfect for me wedding day and it absolutely was! We also rented our guys' suits through Hope's which was so convenient and easy!

Hope’s Bridal was an amazing experience! I had gone to 2 other places and 1 of those it seemed like they were trying to put me in dresses out of my budget. Hope’s Bridal made me feel welcome and calm and really took time to understand what I wanted and found me the perfect dress within my budget! 😃 I believe Ariel was the name of my consultant and she did amazing 🤗

This review is for the Davenport location, but the Knot did not find that location, the woman my friends and I worked with name is Susan and she was wonderful! I was there for not even 10 minutes and found the perfect lavender formal wedding dress for my masquerade themed wedding for Halloween next year! Susan was extremely helpful and the dress was a size they could fit down to my size as well as letting me know it was 50% with easy affordable payments (layaway!). I will have it paid off in plenty of time before the wedding so alterations can be made! I love it!! I have many many pictures of it till I can officially go pick it up!!! 🤣👰🏼💍 Thank you Susan and Hope's Bridal and Prom in Davenport, Iowa!!!

They really are the best in the area. Great collection, kind and hard working staff, timely!

Hands down one of the best experiences I've had wedding dress shopping. The whole team at Hope's really listened to my vision for my dress and had dresses pulled for me when I got to the store. I was able to have a virtual consultation during this pandemic before my actual appointment where I was able to see some of the dresses I would be trying on! When I arrived at the store it was beautifully laid out and organized. Everyone was well-dressed and I was welcomed with so much warmth and excitement. It was very easy to work with my consultant and she was receptive to my ideas, gave feedback, and pulled dresses that were aligning with my vision and budget. When it came down to the wire I was stuck and a littler overwhelmed between 2 dresses. They suggested my mom and I go to lunch, take some time, and then return in an hour or so. We did just that, returned the same day and I found my dress! Diane, the owner, is phenomenal and was right in there helping me alongside my amazing consultant Susan. If you need a dress you need to go to Hope's! Home like environment, the staff is excellent and really listens, and dresses and superb quality and price!

Outstanding! Personable, down-to-earth, caring, responsive, and genuinely a fantastic locally/family-owned salon. I would work with Diane, Debbie, Kathy, Lizzie, Rachel, and the team again. Whether they have your dress already in the showroom or you have your eye on the one you'd like to try, prioritize making your day stress-free by working with Hope's. I first tried on my dress at a salon in Des Moines. I had a poor and deceptive customer service experience there that immediately following the appointment, I called Hope's to see if they could order the same exact dress for me as my family had visited Atkins before, and they carried the designer. While they investigated if it was possible, a team member sent me photos of similar dresses in stock from her personal number to try on - very sweet. When we heard back 'yes' from the designer, we were full speed ahead bringing in a try-on dress, ordering it for the wedding (which turned out to be less expensive than Des Moines), and eventually undergoing alterations on my dress that was covered in hand-sewn 3D flower applique. My wedding dress was a unique ask, and the entire team remained such an eager, trusting, and helpful light throughout the yearlong process getting the dress (especially amid COVID-19 impacts!).

Hope’s Bridal made my wedding dress shopping experience perfect! They are so kind and welcoming. They picked out a selection of beautiful dresses for me, and I was able to find my perfect dress! In addition to that, I was able to stay right in my price range! So, so happy with choosing to go to Hope’s!

Hope's Bridal is absolutely amazing!! Dianne is wonderful, as well as the rest of the staff. We called on very short notice (2 months till the wedding) and they worked us in the very following weekend!! We drove almost 2 hours and when we arrived they had already pulled all the dresses in the color scheme. There selection beats David's Bridal by far! We felt so comfortable and safe during this time at their business. And the best part was we were given amazing prices that would make any bride pleased!! Thank you very much for all the help for my special day!! Thank you so much, it was definately worth the drive!

Hope's is WONDERFUL. They were able to fit me and my party in during prom season on a weekend very quickly. I only had a 7 months engagement. I called them the following day after the proposal to start working on getting a dress. They were so kind and said it wouldn't be an issue at all. I didn't have to rush order anything. My dress was in store in 3.5 months. They gave me plenty of time to visit and try on the dress. I had my alterations done in store as well and they were done perfectly. They stuck well within my budget and I wasn't close to going over. I can't imagine getting my dress anywhere else. Thank you, Hope's!

I got my wedding dress from Hopes. They did a great job in helping me find the perfect dress. I was very happy with the service and the fittings!

I actually went to Hope's Bridal in Davenport, IA and had the most amazing experience! Every worker there made me feel right at home and was so friendly. My dress was beyond amazing and I couldn't have asked for a better experience.

I got my wedding gown from Hope's in Atkins, IA and the experience was delightful! Not only did I get my dream dress, I got it at a discount for going on a day that there was a trunk sale for that specific designer! The owner at this store is very nice, honest, and REALLY knows her stuff! She saved me from ordering my dress in a size that would definitely not have fit. She was there for all of my fittings and gave the most helpful input, and my fit and comfort of my dress is all thanks to her! The workers are amazing and honest and make you feel beautiful but don't hesitate to be brutally honest, which is exactly what I needed. The seamstresses are super helpful and actually was hand-stitching my cups in at my final fitting when they didn't feel quite right - talk about great service!! I highly recommend this company, especially this location, to any brides looking for their perfect gown!

Thank you Hopes Bridal for being amazing!!!

I purchased my wedding dress from the Atkins location and then had it sent Davenport. The ladies I worked with from both location were lovely and the pricing on their dresses is fair. I bought a Stella York dress during a trunk show and it was lovely.

Stayed in budget, did a great job with alterations, and always made me feel important when I was there.

I had a wonderful experience with Hope's! I already had several great experiences with Hope's when shopping for other's wedding and bridemaids dresses and shopping for my own wedding dress did not disappoint. I was able to try many different styles and eventually found the one. The staff gave me suggestions on how I could customize my dress so it was EXACTLY what I wanted. By the time I was ready for alterations, I needed the dress taken in several sizes. Their alternations work was amazing! I cannot believe how they transformed my dress into something that fit so well. Hope's is a great vendor and I had a positive experience with everyone I worked with over the past year. Highly recommended!

The pros: love the selection! The cons: location (not very centrally located) ,not very organized (crowded walkways, no designated signage) ,alterations (expensive and when you’re particular you are given attitude and made feel bad about how you want your dress to look, took 4 appointments for my dress to be symmetrical, and fit correctly) ,communication ( I was on a time crunch, 7 months, which they were aware of, after waiting a considerable amount of time I called to ask about timelines and was told that my dress was in and had been for a month and that they tried to call but a business answered so they hung up and never tried again, I own a business and it was me they hung up on.) overall a great place to find your dream dress due to selection but don’t expect good treatment after they recieve their payment.

They were so helpful and I found the most amazing dress there! Everything they have is so unique! The staff is amazing!

Hope’s did an amazing job at helping me find the perfect dress! I wanted something with sheer lace sleeves and while they didn’t have the dress that I was looking for at the Atkins location, the girl working with me knew there was a dress at the Davenport location that matched everything that I was describing. They had this dress brought down for me to try on before I had to return to Kansas City where I currently live! Needless to say the dress was perfect!

Hope's is truly amazing (Davenport location)! My first appointment was over 3 hours long but Laurie did an amazing job and reassured me that she would keep pulling dresses for me. I had another appointment a few weeks later and requested Laurie once again, due to her amazing personality and customer service. She was so personable and made me feel comfortable the entire time. Being a plus sized bride, I was afraid that I wouldn't find anything in a shop like Hope's. There were so many to try on!! During my second appointment, Laurie knew what I liked in a dress but wasn't afraid to pull a wild card. I was able to finally find my dress and it wouldn't have been possible without all of her hard work and dedication. I would recommend Hope's Bridal in Davenport to anyone and everyone, specifically Laurie!!

This review is for the Davenport location. I had a wonderful experience working with Hope's Bridal. I live out of state, so I set up an appointment there about a year before the wedding date. Maisey helped me and was wonderful. I described what I wanted, and they found lots of options for me to try! They weren't pushy about having me try styles I didn't want. After that, I went back to try on the dress when it was delivered. An easy and fast experience. I had the fitting about 1.5 months before the wedding. All it needed was hemming, which I opted to do with the in-house tailor. She was great! The end result was perfect.

I couldn’t recommend going anywhere else. Hope’s has the best selection in Iowa. They styles for every bride and are willing to go above and beyond to find the right dress for every bride. I found my dress, veil, shoes, and jewelry at Hope’s. I even had my dress cleaned and preserved through them it was so easy getting everything from one location. The staff made me feel super important and even went digging for a dress that wasn’t your typical wedding dress. My dress came in and it was a perfect fit, I didn’t have to have any alterations besides length. The staff called me promptly upon its arrival and we set up an appointment for me to try it on easily. If you live and Iowa you must at least visit Hope’s either in Atkins or Davenport.

I first went to Hope's with a friend for her wedding dress years ago, and I knew that's where I wanted to start wedding dress shopping for my wedding. Therefore, when I got engaged, it was a no brainer that I would go to Hope's first. I went to several bridal salons after as well, but these ladies are very kind, do not pressure you, and never make you feel rushed like other places. They give the best advice, and I was happy with my dress alterations done at Hope's too. It was nice to have everything at one location! Great experience!

This was my first dress-shopping stop, and I'm so glad it's where I found "the one"! They made the searching process easy and enjoyable, my dress came in earlier than they estimated, and alterations went flawlessly. I never worried for a second about my dress!

Hopes helped me find a dress better than i had pictured in my dreams. I am still receiving compliments on the beauty and originality of my dress. They were so kind to work with, and were not pushy on anything. I took my dress to a friend to get altered. They were very easy to work with if you need a payment plan.

I bought my wedding dress from Hope's on a whim, and it's one of the best decisions I made in the entire wedding planning process! Their customer service is exceptional, and I left the salon with "warm fuzzies" after every visit. About a month before our wedding date, I decided to add a few alterations to the dress - I emailed a picture of the change I was wanting to Hope's, who responded RIGHT away and helped me get the ball rolling. I don't know much about alterations, and was intimidated to ask if what I was wanting was possible, but had no need to worry, as the Hope's team was patient and compassionate in working to understand and execute what I was wanting. I was also worried that wasn't enough time, but Rachel knocked it out of the park in plenty of time. Thank you!

I had the best time at Hope's!!! Ariel did such a great job helping me find my dream dress! 👰🏼💍🎉💜

The dresses were all way to large to even get an idea of what they looked like even when clipped. I had the worst customer service experience with the manager there as a BRIDE. She was a bully and publicly shamed me in a room full of people (hoping to send a message to other customers) when her accusations were wrong. Rude and unprofessional!

Love the selection of beautiful dresses. Naomi is an absolute joy to work with.

Hannah and her team are absolutely fantastic!! They were so incredibly helpful in assisting me with fittings after finding the dress at the Atkins store and more than accommodating with me having to fly in for alterations. I can't thank the team enough for being so kind, gracious, and professional throughout the entire process. Highly recommend for any special event. Thank you!! #ForeverAHopesGirl

Arial is the daughter of the owner.. she is AMAZING! She truly wants you to have your perfect bridal experience :) So happy I went to Hope's!

I went with a bride to pick out a bridesmaid dress. The dresses they carry are good quality but the customer service was horrible. They kept bouncing around to other people who were coming in even though we had an appointment. When going for fittings and getting alterations the staff and especially the owner got irate with my mother because as a seamstress herself she was making suggestions about what needed to be done. It was so upsetting for both my mother and me. If you know what you want and don't need alterations, you might find something good, but the service was so poor I will never return again.

Overall I had a really great experience at Hope's Bridal. I bought my wedding dress, veil, shoes and bridesmaids' dresses there. We never had any issues with fittings, picking them up or alterations. I've always wanted to get my dress at Hopes and I'm glad it was such a positive experience!

I wish I could give more than five stars to describe the amazing wedding experience I had at Hopes Bridal! The staff was very knowledgeable, professional and catered to each and every one of not only my needs but to the needs of my wedding party. After traveling around the state to try on bridal gowns, Hopes had the best selection and had the most connections with exquisite designers. When I started dress shopping I had no clue what kind of dress I wanted to wear on my special day. The only thing I had in mind was a big dress and a lot of bling, a dress that was completely over the top, which was something only Hopes was able to offer. The consultants (and the absolutely amazing owner, Diane) listened to my critiques of each dress and helped me to find the gown of my dreams. The staff and owner were very patient with my endless desires and truly listened to my must haves and have nots. I never felt pressured to purchase a dress and was always treated with kindness and warm smiles. I was even able to find gorgeous jewelry to accompany my dress. We had a large wedding party with many members from out of state. Diane ensured to find the time and flexibility to get each of our members of the wedding party into the store days before the wedding (and the day before) to make sure everything fit perfectly! My mother also purchased her dress at Hopes many years ago and had the same experience. This speaks volumes to the high quality customer service that has always been and will continue to be at Hopes Bridal. I truly believe that the amazing shopping experience led to a wonderful overall wedding experience. I could not be more thankful to Diane and the staff at Hopes Bridal for the part they each played in my dress and wedding attire selection and making me feel like such a special bride.

I got my wedding dress and belt at Hope's. I love my wedding dress. I went to only one other bridal salon but knew that one of the first dresses I tried on at Hope's was the one. My service was very hit or miss. My first visit, I had an appointment and went with my sister. We were told to start looking around and to pull some dresses. We did and then we waited. And waited. Finally we went into a fitting room and just started trying on dresses with my sister helping me. A sales girl finally came up to help put dresses on. The rest of the appointment was fine, but the start was very odd, particularly because they were not very busy. My 2nd appointment went without event. They had written down the dresses I had narrowed down from the first appointment and even though they had sold the floor sample of one, which prevented me from trying it on, I didn't have an issue. Everyone was very nice and happy when I decided on my dream dress. Then came alterations. I am a full busted girl, but was very happy to see that my dress fit like a glove at my first fitting. All the girls who helped me that day told me that the dress fit perfectly and needed no alterations. The factory hook and eye clasp at the top of the zipper came off, but they said that is common due to lower quality of the factory hardware and they would replace it. They altered the length. When I returned about 2 weeks later, the length was perfect and they did a great job with the intricate lace. However, their replacement hook and eye popped off again. We asked them to try something different, place 2 clasps, or anything to try something different since this wasn't working. They wrote down our request, said it was not necessary to come back and asked me when I wanted to pick my dress up. Knowing that this clasp was still an issue, I made an other appointment to try it again. For the 3rd time, the hook and eye clasp popped off. When I asked for help, a girl with curly, longer brown hair came in the fitting room, sighed and sat down on the floor and asked me what the problem was. She clearly wasn't in the mood to help. They hadn't tried anything different than the 2 other times before despite our requests. Finally I asked to speak to the seamstress since the brown haired girl clearly didn't want to help me and didn't have the knowledge. Now, one week before the wedding, they tell me the dress is too tight and I should've had it let out, but that now they wouldn't recommend it because I might not like it or it may not be ready. I was obviously upset because I had asked them at each appointment to come up with another solution. Finally the seamstress was able to come up with another solution. When I picked my dress up, the same brown haired girl was at the desk. She got my dress, then handed me a pink rose and a letter and said "I don't even know what this stands for or why we give it out". And that was that. The pink barn is an experience and I found my dress at a reasonable price point. The customer service was just very hit or miss. Ultimately my dress made me feel beautiful and I will tell people that they have an affordable selection but it is definitely not the "say yes to the dress" experience you see on TV.

Horrible experience! Very unorganized staff and unprofessional! Alterations were crooked and didn't fit correctly. When I picked up my dress and rented skirt for under it they sent the wrong size.

We bought my wedding dress here a couple weeks ago and they were AMAZING! I had Becky helping me and Diane. I couldn't have asked for a better experience! We were even able to find a Mother of the Bride dress for my mom, as well as my bridesmaid dresses! I highly recommend Hope's!

The owner of Hopes is amazing!

Never did I expect to find my wedding dress at a salon in Davenport, IA, when I live in Seattle and shopped in Chicago, but I did! The staff at Hope's were awesome and even offered to keep the store open for me if my family couldn't commute there in time before closing. Their dresses are top-notch at a Midwest country price. They had an amazing selection. I went because they were the only shop in 100 miles that carried a specific gown, and I ended up choosing another one from their beautiful selection! They had plenty of veils and belts for me to pair with the dress. There was also comfy seating for my family and a huge wall of mirrors for looking at yourself in the gowns. This shop is worth the drive to get there!

I cannot begin to start with this place. The location is beautiful in an large pink barn. The staff was extraordinarily helpful in helping me find my dress. Ariel was amazing at her job and made me feel like I was special.

Hopes did a great job with all the alterations I wanted done to my dress. In the end I got exactly what I wanted!

Dont go here. Treated with so much disrespect. Snobby consultants with no customer service. Was told we had to have an appointment and then we get there and there are five other brides trying on the same dresses all in one room next to all the moms and bridesmaids so everyone has no privacy. Appointments were obviously not necessary. They didnt have all there stock in and said we need to come back, not an easy thing to do considering we came from out of town. They also talked down about other bridal places around the area which I understand they dont want you to shop elsewhere but they still should be professional, Especially if that bride feels they have found a dress there. We were required to wear socks that I feel weren't washed considering when I put them on they smelled like dirty feet. Overall we were treated like we were the scum of the earth and we were actually willing to get a dress there and pay well over the amount of the average cost of a dress there, but they had there vision and didnt consider the visions of the brides. Very sad it went this way...

Small selection but high in quality. I didnt care for the way my dress was pressed but I wasn't going to pick a fight about it. I just wanted to be done with the store.

I had an exceptional experience selecting my wedding dress from Hope's Bridal. It is somewhat of a family run business and that really shows in their dedication to gown variety, selection, customer service, and staff friendliness. I was a bride getting married in Iowa but living out of state, so my time to fit in alteration appointments was very limited and Hope's was more than accommodating to fit MY schedule. Hope's is truly a hidden gem among the corn fields and I am BEYOND pleased with my experience.

Hope's Bridal was helpful while I was shopping for my wedding dress. Their selection is fairly large and they are very knowledgeable. I found them very honest, so you don't get deceived. Their alterations are very well done and the turn around is really quick. I had a lot of minor alterations done and they were very accommodating to all of my wishes, even ones that I thought couldn't be done. They really tried to make it a personal experience for each customer and work hard to make sure that everyone is happy when they leave. One thing I enjoyed was that they would help you when you needed it, but also gave you plenty of time by yourself to decide so you don't feel pressured into buying anything. Their accessory selection isn't vast, but I did find a pair of shoes and veil that worked well. Although I didn't get my bridesmaid dresses there (none of my bridesmaids lived locally and my wedding was out of state), they did have a large bridal party attire selection.

Amazing friendly staff and tons of selection!!!

I had a great experience at Hope's Bridal! The staff was so friendly and accommodating to me. They were so excited with me when I found "The One" and every time I came in to try on my dress at my fittings! It made the experience just that much more fun.They had a good selection of high quality dresses, as I tried on so many different styles before finding my wedding dress. I highly recommend Hope's Bridal!

I have nothing to say about this dirty place! But because I don't want other brides to experience this I will speak a few words! Rude for one. Telling me that they don't think I should go with a certain style. We'll guess what...I went with just not there. The place smelled like must. May be cause I stopped in without an appointment. I went somewhere else and had an over the top experience. Do not go there!

Hope's Bridal in Atkins is amazing! They took care of me from the first time I stopped in to try on wedding dresses, to the wedding day (and beyond)! We got the wedding party's tuxedos there as well, and everything was streamlined and hassle-free. Diane, Ariel, and the other ladies that work there are absolute treasures, and they work very hard to make each bride feel special. Hope's in Atkins was the first and only business I visited for my wedding gown; if I did it all over again, I'd still give Hope's my business. Thank you so much for making our wedding day feel like a fairy tale, Hope's Bridal!!

I am usually an easy go person and just go with the flow, but this experience was not okay and not acceptable. Before I start this review i want to make note that the $175 was after the bride I believe paid $30-$50 to help with cost to bring it down to 150, but they forced me to get extra length (so that is where I got to 175). Also note i had $65 in alterations because they didn't listen. So I was unable to come in to try on the dress so we got measurements and sent them in. Another bridesmaids went with me. Our sizes were almost identical in waist and bust, just not in butt. The dress we were getting was flowy so butt should not have mattered that much. When they gave us our sizes they said the other bridesmaid was a 8-10 and I was a 12-14. So in my conversation with the main lady at Hope's, she said she was going to order a 14 for me to be safe and get me extra length. I said I have never been a 12/14 in my life and I would like to order a size 8 or 10, I knew she would not go for anything less. I said there is no way the other bridesmaid was 3 sizes different from me for being nothing or an inch off from her size. She kept fighting with me and would not budge even though I was the one that had to BUY and WEAR the dress. She said she would order me a size 12 and that was final. At this point, i knew i wasn't going to get anything better and she wasn't going to listen to me. Next we went on the argument of the adding length. The bride wanted around knee length. I had previously seen pictures and I knew that the dress was already longer and that I would be fine. I had talked to the bride already too and she said I would be fine without getting extra length. She said I had to get extra length because I was 3 inches taller then the next bridesmaid. I told her that doesn't make sense because i am not tall enough to need extra length (I believe she just wanted the money.) So in the end of the conversation she ordered me a size 12 and gave me extra length. So when the dresses came in, we went over there to try them on when we were in town for the bridal shower. So I try my dress on and it falls down and cant stay up. It was so big and to mention the dress was beyond my knees by inches. When I step out of my dressing room, I was so frustrated all I said was I told you so to the woman. I acted like a little kid but i knew i had additional cost I was going to have now. All the woman really could say was its not that big and it was good we were safe rather than sorry. And then she said the length looked good, maybe a little long, but without the additional inches it would have been too short. (the other bridesmaid even made the comment about during alterations to have the length shortened again because it was way to long). For my alterations, I had them bring it in for the waist and bust area, and then I had the extra length taken off that i already paid for. I know like the other bridesmaid, her experience was just fine, but I think they need to listen to the customers more and actually hear what they say. She was very rude to me in the way she talked to me. It almost seemed like because I am not a hometown person over there, that I was not good enough for her and she was allowed to treat me like crap. For being a sales person, she didnt have the respect and class that I would think a bridal boutique shouId have. I believe they did not do that here and I plan to never go back.

I went to 5 different bridal stores, and tried on over 20 dresses before going to Hopes Bridal. I made a promise to myself I wasn't going to say Yes to a dress until I went to every bridal shop around town and 45 min radius of Cedar Rapids. Hopes was my last stop. The girls working were SO NICE. I have a problem with lace making me break out and my dress has lace on the straps. The lady working with me called over the owner and she explained to me she'll do anything she can so the lace doesn't itch, if she has to keep sending it in she said she will. I went back and forth between 2 dresses, owner helped me decide which I loved because I'm a very indecisive person. They made me feel like I was the only one in there, when there was actually 5 others trying on dresses the same time. I got my homecoming dress there approx 6 years ago and my mom got her wedding dress there 30 years ago... So, hopes bridal is in our family... All in all out of all the 5 places I went yo to look at dresses this is by far the best service I got out of all places.

Form the moment we stepped into the store, we were treated like family. We were introduced to the owner, the alterations lady and several of the consultants. They have an amazing amount of dresses and we got to shop for ourselves. We were not limited to only 3 dresses to try on. We found a beautiful gown and accessories. We also found the bridesmaids dresses. Our consultant, Becky Lentz listened to what we wanted and worked hard to find just the right dress. Awesome experience!

I shopped for dresses in 4 different states (IA, IL, NY, NJ) and 2 big cities (Chicago and NYC), trying on at least 100 different dresses, yet there was something about this dress and Hope's Bridal (known as "the pink barn") that kept bringing me back there. Besides loving the dress itself, I think I also fell in love with the pink barn and the ladies who bring it to life. I know that sounds corny but I wanted to get my dress somewhere special … somewhere where I wasn’t just treated as another bride to dress up as if in a bridal factory … a place that I could remember for the wonderful experience I had there and not just that I got a dress there. That’s why I went with Hope’s. They were so patient with me as I kept coming back to try on that dress I couldn’t get out of my head and I felt like they really wanted me to get whatever dress was best for me, regardless of where I got it. They never pushed; they only helped explore options and gave me their honest opinions. Once I decided to go with the dress, they worked with me to modify and accessorize it to create the overall look I was going for. Their attention to detail and very personalized customer service is amazing. They are even now helping me with getting my dress cleaned and preserved now that my wedding is over. Talk about full service! I am glad they offer that service because I wouldn’t trust anyone else with my dress. I highly recommend Hope’s Bridal. They were such a special part of my year of wedding planning!

I knew before I even got engaged that Hope's Bridal was where I would look for a dress. The people are kind, the location is fun, and they are always up to date with bridal fashions and trends; plus, they have a huge selection! Many of their dresses you won't find anywhere else nearby. I fell in love with my dress from the second I tried it on, and Diane was wonderful to work with. We also got the mens tuxes and the ringbearers outfits here. There were a few small glitches, but the staff was so helpful and went out of their way to make sure that everything was perfect for the big day. And it was, thanks to them! I couldn't have been happier with the way everything turned out, and I would highly recommend any dress shoppers to swing through one of their locations!

They have great products but not good service. I got my dress there and the bridesmaid dresses and thought everything was great...then I tried making an appointment for a dress fitting for the bridesmaids and I. The lady was extremely rude and refused to work with us on schedules. Since we all have full time jobs and couldn't just take work off whenever she pleased, we picked up the dresses and found someone else. The only staff member in there worth anything is Ariel. She is an absolute doll and incredibly helpful. It's too bad the seamstress had to be so rude to an already stressed out bride.

I went to Hope's Davenport location for my bridal & bridesmaids dresses. I could not be happier with my experience. They make you feel so comfortable, like you are family! They were very attentive & patient (I tried on a lot of dresses). I found my dream dress there and they did all alterations in house, which made my life much easier! I would definitely recommend checking them out!

I purchased my dress from the Davenport location. I worked with Celia who was awesome. She helped me find the perfect dress and made the experience lots of fun. I found the experience at the Atkins location to be a bit more hectic. There were always lots of people there (especially during prom season and on weekends). Some of the people were a bit rude in this location at times. They seemed to be overwhelmed with the amount if people in the store and were not always the nicest to their customers. I will say though their work is great. When I went to pick up my dress and the bustle wasn't right they fixed it that very same day within the hour. Overall my dress was perfect the day of and I was happy with my experience.

I bought my dress and ordered bridesmaid dresses through Hope's in the village of davenport. I enjoyed stopping there and seeing Katie and the others. They were so friendly and always made each visit pleasant. My dress was perfect and they always made me feel great when I was in it ;O). I've gotten other bridesmaid dresses through them and it is always is a good experience!

I visited Hope's Bridal in Davenport IA in May. I am from Arkansas and was up there visiting family. Everyone was so nice and helpful. I didnt even have an appointment because we were just planning on browsing around, and they still helped me with everything. My wedding is in November so I was a little worried about wether the dress would be here on time, and it is already here!! I even got a free veil for buying my dress that day! I would recommend anyone to go to Hopes Bridal I had a great experience!

I went to the Hope's Bridal in Davenport, IA. I live in the Twin Cities area, I've shopped here in MN and in Chicago, I feel like it says a lot for Hope's Bridal that I had the best experience there and purchased my dress, headpiece, and jewelry all from them. My fiance and I are planning a "Gatsby" sort of styled day and they had exactly what I envisioning for my bridal look from head to toe. I showed them on Pinterest the type of headpiece I wanted and they were the only place that had something almost exactly what I was looking for. They were not pushy or salesy, they made me feel so comfortable, and they never rushed me. Anytime I put on a dress that didn't match my "Gatsby" vision, they would be honest with me and say "mmmm not your vision," which I loved. The second dress I put on was the one I purchased and was my vision so they really knew well from there what I wanted. I HIGHLY recommend them to anyone.

The service is great. They let you look around for what you want, point you in the right direction and answer your questions, but let you make the ultimate decisions on what you want to try on. Every time I was there, the owner remembered me. They made me feel like I bought a one of a kind dress that was made just for me.

The gals at Hopes Bridal really made my day special. When I went to look at wedding gowns they stuck with my price range and helped with ideas. They even made suggestions to make my look complete. It was a lot of fun! After our one visit they knew us by name. I was very impressed.

My wedding dress experience was amazing at Hope's. I found my dream dress. Dealing with the staff after that was another story. Very very rude, unprofessional, and don't really know what they're doing.

Hope's Bridal was the first dress shop I visited when searching for my wedding dress. I started by trying on what I thought I wanted, but it was apparent that the style was not right for my body type. My consultant listened to exactly what I was telling her about our red carpet, movie themed wedding and brought me dresses with lots of sparkle in a style much better for my body. I didn't make my decision that day, but went back after a horrible experience at David's Bridal. The process was fairly painless for my dress and they did everything they could to make it perfect for me. However, the service they gave me while I was shopping for bridesmaids dresses was not stellar. No one helped us, so it was a bit difficult. I did end up getting the dresses there though. They ended up making an exception for all of my out of town bridesmaids by letting them get fitted on a weekend. While they did everything to meet my needs, they always seemed a little rushed and trying to do too many things at once. It was quite the one-on-one experience I was expecting. Overall, it was a good experience. They listened to all of my desires when altering my dress and it turned out great. I absolutely loved my dress and have no regrets choosing it.

Found my dream dress here! since it was the last one ever made and was discontinued they cut me a great deal on a expensive dress! great to buy from but I wouldn't use them as your place to go for alterations. They were going to charge me 300 $ for it. but over all good place!

This boutique was wonderful to work with when I went in to find my dress. They quality of service was great. They were always responsive to my phone calls and helping me figure out a good time to come in and try on my dress since I lived 2.5 hours away. All the women working there were professional and helpful. When I first found my dress, after I decided it was "the one," the women were very accommodating for me. Since my mom wasn't there, they let me take pictures even against "policy" and were very patient while I got ahold of my mom to tell her the good news! The value is undeniable. They have pieces and dresses there that aren't in other stores. You get what you pay for, and this boutique is one of a kind. The jewelry isn't cheap-looking or tacky. It's higher-end, but it's well worth it. No one wants to walk down the aisle in $5 jewelry that looks like it's from Walmart! They were always flexible with my times if I wasn't able to make it on time and let me come in when it worked for me. I loved my experience here!

My dress was the biggest mistake of my life. Hope's did not advise me correctly in how to size my dress or how it would be altered. It was so expensive (over $400) for alterations and they mesed it up every time I went in there. I had 4 fittings before I gave up. The owner at one point told me that if I was going to be so picky that I would have to pay for more alterations. I wasn't being picky. I just wanted the sides taken in and the bottom to be straight. Now I have a $2000 wedding gown hanging in my closet. Taunting me every day. It will be in all of my pictures as a giant eye sore. The dress was altered so wrong that I could take it off without even un-tying the corset back. The alterations manager is very rude and condecending and the owner doesn't know anything about customer service. All three of my bridesmaids dresses ripped before we even got to the reception. I went in and told them after the wedding and they said, "Oh, that happens all the time." No. Not on a $200 dress it doesn't. It has been almost a month since my wedding and I'm still very upset over the entire thing. The owner never apologized or offered me a refund so I could take the dress somewhere else to have it fixed. I have been telling everyone I know getting married about my experience so they know not to go there. I HIGHLY RECCOMEND NEVER SETTING FOOT IN HOPE'S!!!!!

Hope's Bridal was the second bridal shop that I went to for trying on wedding dresses. I had a dress picked out, but it was a little ways out of my budget, so I returned for a second time and tried on 4 more dresses and...found my dress! They have a great selection and are very well staffed.

Hope's Bridal helped me pick out the perfect dress. They are attentive and genuinely want you to find what YOU love. It is all about you. I had a unique color wedding dress; oyster. It was so hard to find groom/groomsmen colors and flowers to match. Somehow, they were able to send me a small color swatch of the dress that helped me tremendously. They go a step above and beyond to help their guests.

Very helpful with everything!!

love my dress!

I found my wedding dress here and I required significant alterations - Hope's alterations department did a fantastic job and even allowed me to start the alterations "early" so that there was plenty of time to make any additional changes. They also made sure I got my veil ordered on time, although the sales staff at peak season seemed to be somewhat new to the process and it would have been nice if they were a bit more organized.

This facility was professional and tried to serve me personally. They were friendly, remembered me and seemed to care- more family run business atmosphere with affordable beautiful gowns. They let me "visit" my dress as often as I wanted before the day! I would recommend this facility to anyone!

Had a really great time going there and picking out my dress. Their selection is huge and their staff is really nice and helpful. I had a more challenging time with alterations. Initially they told me I could only do them during the week and then once I told them there was no way I could do that because of work they then suddenly had Saturday appointments. I had them hem and bustle my dress. It was beautifully done but three of the strings from the bustle broke while we were doing pictures before the reception.

The store is small, but has a good selection of dresses. Their inventory frequently changes. It was on my second trip there that I found my dress. The staff was very friendly and knowledgeable. My dress was not expensive either. Also, the store brought in a seamstress and she was amazing! She fit my dress to me perfectly!

These ladies know exactly how to make the experience a special and memorable event. They catered to me, worked around my schedule, and maintained a professional aire that was a cut above the rest. They were cheerful, pleasant, always asked me if there was anything else they could do for me, and did a fabulous job of making me feel welcome. An overall TOP NOTCH salon!!

Good experience overall. I liked Hope's Bridal more than anyone else in the Cedar Rapids area. I was able to try on as many dresses as I wanted the day that I went in for my appointment. I found my dream dress there and bought it the same day! It was well worth the trying on of so many dresses. I was able to get my shoes and veil, the same day I found my dress, at a discount :) A package deal that they have if you buy your dress there. A few weeks later I went back and found my bridesmaid dresses there! Amazing! I looked online first and printed off pictures to show the girls and they were able to pull the dresses that I liked and wanted to see in person. I had brought my bridesmaids with me on the second appointment so they were able to try on the dresses that they would be wearing. I wanted to make sure the dress would fit ALL their body types. Also since I purchased my wedding dress there, the bridesmaid dresses were discounted. The only thing that I didn't like was they said to put the order in so far in advance from the wedding day the sizes of all the dresses were all way wrong. We all lost weight, so there had to be tons of alterations. Then they wouldn't even tell me when the dresses were actually ordered. I think they forgot about my order and they just covered it up by stressing everything will be fine and not to ask again. All in all, everything turned out fine. But when you go to get your gown or bridesmaid dresses, don't let them push you over to get a size that you know won't fit you. You know your body and what you can do, not them.

I had the most amazing time finding my wedding dress! Everytime I went into the store there was always someone there to help me! I even went in so much they knew me by first name :) Great place!

I found my dress somewhere else but I really wanted to buy my dress from Hope's. They were able to order the exact dress! They have a great selection of bridesmaid dresses as well and were very helpful. A little tricky for out of town bridesmaids but we made it work.

Loved my dress! Loved the help! And I got a Maggie Sottero at their trunk sale for a discounted price! Couldn't have been happier!

The women in there were so nice! I was not pressured once to purchase anything. They let you try on, suggest styles without being pushy, and allowed me to make all the edits on my dress that I wanted. When it came in, they sent me photos because I live out of state.

Thank you for helping make my wedding perfect. You all did so much for us!

They had a good selection but the service was not the best. Most of my girls had someone else fit their dress because they were tired of working with them.

I loved the dress that I picked out and Hope's was the only bridal place that carried my dress in my area.