Kinfolk Bride

designers/salons do not carry larger sizes. Mayana was open to listening to my concerns and anxieties, she was so kind and patient and helped me select the gown of my dreams! On the day of my wedding I felt confident and beautiful and joyful-and I have Mayana and her team to thank for that! I have referred several friends since then who have all had the same experience.

I tried on was so different than the dresses I was seeing at other studios. I ultimately found my dress at Kinfolk and felt so incredibly beautiful and confident wearing it on my wedding day. I also purchased my veil at Kinfolk. I highly recommend considering Kinfolk, if you are shopping for wedding dresses and/or accessories in Philadelphia.

e in the Bok Building! I truly appreciated their help and so excited to say I found my dream dress here!!

ergy was absolutely perfect for me: she and her lovely assistant pulled dresses for me and I just tried them on one by one. We had SO much fun, laughed a lot, her pieces are all so beautiful and expertly curated. Though I had other appointments scheduled this week (I live abroad but my wedding is in Philly so this was my only week to shop), I ended up finding the dress of my dreams and walked out of the shop feeling utterly amazing. Looking for a dress can be stressful for a lot of women, but trust me, it will not be stressful here. You’ll have a blast and feel so special. Thank you, Mayana!!!

le right away. I had vague visions of a dress in mind, but ultimately picked a dress Mayana selected for me that I otherwise would not have found. Everything felt so relaxed and fun. I felt no pressure to be any type of "bride/bridal", I just got to lean into what felt like me! I happen to be getting married at the Bok building where Kinfolk is located, so finding my dress at Kinfolk feels extra special, but no matter where you're getting married, you will love your experience here! I am so grateful for this place - you must go!!!

her collection of gowns and accesories! The Bok building itself is such a fabulous spot! I would honestly recommend Kinfolk to any bride who is looking for a personalized experience and stunning wedding gown. Mayana has thoughtfully curated a collection of designers who offer timeless styles.

n to detail from her booking appointment questions to the final “Yes” to my dress was incredible! Don’t go anywhere else!

t truly does embody those attributes! Mayana not only has the most thoughtful appointment questionnaire (right down to the music you want to listen to), but she has thought of everything - inclusive sizing (and also not focusing on sizing at all), unique designers, a perfectly lit, gorgeous, yet cozy setting... seriously, she sets the standard for bridal shopping. None of my other appointments rose to her level, and on top of it all she is a lovely person. Do yourself a favor and book your dress shopping with Kinfolk!!

til my appointment after I saw their dresses on their website! I knew it was the place for me. My expectations were met completely -- from the ambiance, to the service, to the experience, to finding my dress! Mayana was amazing and real -- there for it all and to fill in any question, gap or idea with something that was in line with my vision (old Hollywood meets east coast/Philadelphia edge) I ended up in a THE LAW gown and was able to meet the designer who was right next door. I didn't want to leave or take my ensemble off. Can't wait to be back for future appointments.

nce for my initial appointment and when I picked up the dress. I didn't feel rushed or pressured. Something you just don't get at bigger bridal stores. I chose an Andria Bird dress that was perfect!

ourselves added to how special it was. Mayana was... no words! Truly the most knowledgeable, attentive, patient, and kind person to work with and made me feel so special. She didn't rush me, didn't push me to make a decision, and knew all the right things to say and questions to ask. She truly felt like a friend helping you throughout the process, rather than the owner! The designers and dresses at Kinfolk are also so unique - I ended up saying "yes" to a dress that day, but one that I would never have even thought to try on without Mayana's knowledge and encouragement. RUN to make an apt at Kinfolk - you will not regret it! Thank you Mayana for everything! <3

a list of gowns I wanted to try, and after trying them Mayana recommended one more that wasn't on my list, and it ended up being the one! She has great taste and picked up on my style immediately. I can't recommend her enough and am sending all of my engaged friends her way!

d/disliked and tailored the dress pulls perfectly to find THE one. She is seriously a bridal magician. Highly recommend!!

loop, and make sure I was totally happy with my dress. This woman will move mountains for her clients! I was so happy with how my dress turned out in the end—exactly how I had hoped it would be.

ve me numerous options that I loved, including some I wouldn’t have picked for myself! It was hard to choose, but she helped make the extremely difficult decision seem easy. She also made me feel very comfortable and was very supportive and patient with my indecisiveness. I scheduled two appointments at Kinfolk and had an amazing experience both times. I went to maybe 10 different places between my first and second appointment, and no other experience came close to the one I had at Kinfolk. I could go on and on about how great Kinfolk is! 10000/10 definitely recommend.

fortable throughout the trying-on process! She also provided a lot of amazing input and direction on dresses I would have never thought to try on myself. She took all my feedback into consideration and pulled some amazing dresses for me. I’m so thankful I was able to find my dress on my first appointment!! Highly highly highly recommend Kinfolk!

I felt so comfortable and relaxed the entire time and would definitely recommend!

s. I was looking for something modern and non traditional, but I think there is something for any type of bride. Also, Mayana is lovely and made me feel comfortable in this process. I will recommend Kinfolk Bride to any future bride!

while there. The experience was very professional and catered towards my needs.

perfect. Mayana was patient and listened to what felt best when selecting my dress. She is an absolute DREAM to work with. I was able to find "the one" and I could not be happier. To all the brides out there still searching for your dream dress: run, don't walk to Kinfolk!

The space and dresses are absolutely stunning. I’m so happy I found my dress at Kinfolk.

. Mayana was so easy and fun to work with. Highly recommend!

curated a unique but diverse collection of wedding pieces, from separates to glamorous gowns. The individual appointment allows you and your group to see all of the pieces while Mayana helps pick out what will suit your style best. She even special ordered a sample dress for me that she didn't previously carry in the store. She encouraged me to try a variety of styles and did a great job encouraging feedback from my friends/family while allowing me the space to make decisions for myself. I ended up picking a gown that I never would have considered, but with Mayana's encouragement, I tried it on. She was extremely generous with her time, allowing me to try it on several times against other dresses for comparison. She has a unique eye for a bride's style and has the selection to allow you to really find the most perfect dress. I would encourage anyone to go to Kinfolk if they have the opportunity. I don't think you'll find any experience like this anywhere else in Philadelphia.

What Mayana has put together is so intentional and beautiful; it’s a truly special shopping experience. You really take the lead (with her expert advice). The first time I came in, I didn’t find anything I loved. I went to some other shops, and while they weren’t all bad, I wasn’t as immediately at home. So, I reached back out to Mayana for a second try, and lo and behold, it worked. Her patience, support, and intentionality show through, and I feel so lucky to live in a city with a store like this.

utiful shop! She has an amazing inventory of gorgeous gowns and has a great eye for showing you what can be done with each dress. Highly recommend checking out Kinfolk bride!

r kind, knowledgeable and welcoming. All of the dresses she carries (most if not all are sampled in two inclusive sizes) are interesting, unique, and beautiful. I felt heard when explaining what I was looking for. Mayana was very helpful in pulling samples of what I had come looking for as well as some others. 10/10!

trying on dresses. The dresses she has chosen for her studio are incredible! Easily my favorite bridal studio.

l as a bride. It was an experience similar to how I always dreamed bridal shopping would be, but better. Mayana has done such an incredible job curating her space, her designers and the whole experience intentionally, and that is not easy to come by. I could go on and on, but will leave it at -- go to Kinfolk!

g at the right places. Mayana pulled a dress I would have never picked for myself and when I tried it on my mom and me both burst into tears- turns out we're both big wedding people after all :) This place will make you feel like the most beautiful bride and Mayana has a gift for finding the perfect dress.

of dresses in a comfortable, light-filled space. I am so excited to go back once my dress arrives!

gh the process of finding a wedding dress. It was like having a brand new best friend walking me through it all, but with the perfect eye/talent/expertise for understanding my ~vibe~ and ~vision~ and making it come to life! I had such a fun, chill, enjoyable experience and I wish she had been LESS successful at her job so that I could spend more time just hanging out with her, but alas, she is too good. I'll just have to come back when I recommend Kinfolk Bride to all my Philly-area friends. <3

to accommodate my preferences. She made good recommendations, paid attention to what I liked, and gave me lots of options to customize the dresses accordingly. The dresses were beautiful, high quality, and unlike the designer selection at any of the other places I've been to in the area. I would definitely recommend Kinfolk to any Philly brides. Thanks Mayana!

she is so warm and kind ( she welcomed our entire family to the studio), and she clearly has a gift for bridal design, and selecting dresses for each bride. The inventory is unparalleled. My sister ended up finding, hands down, the most beautiful wedding dress that I have ever seen! The other dress boutiques that we visited do not even begin to compare! Amazing experience.

cellent experience having the showroom to ourselves with Mayana’s full attention. She was helpful, gave great suggestions, and didn’t put any pressure on us to make a decision if we didn’t want to. Luckily I found the perfect dress, and we all got to celebrate! I can’t recommend this store enough for the minimalist bride, it’s perfectly curated. Thank you Mayana!

son ever. I was dreading trying on dresses and this was the first appt I went to. She made the experience an absolute DELIGHT. She was super understanding when I told her I needed the dresses STAT (like, for a September wedding) and was just so understanding. I'm going buy the second dress that I tried on and don't even need to look anywhere else. Truly just could not imagine a better place, and Philly is SO lucky to have this new incredible shop.

n appointment because I just adored the sound of the shop - woman-owned, gender-inclusive, with dresses and styles for all body types. Each brand is hand-picked by Mayana and she curates the. most. stunning. pieces! My mom and sisters joined me at the appointment, and from the moment we walked in, Mayana could not have been more lovely. It was my first time trying on dresses and I was nervous, but her energy and warmth made me feel instantly comfortable. It also turned out to be my ONLY APPOINTMENT because I found the dress of my dreams there!! I truly can't say enough good things about Kinfolk, and I'm eternally grateful to Mayana for giving me a dress experience (and the SICKEST DRESS) above and beyond anything I could have imagined for myself. Thank you x a million, Mayana <3

me new ones for me to try that I hadn’t thought of. I’m so excited to wear my dress next year! Her shop space was really cool, and Mayana even took us up to the roof bar afterwards! Really fun experience.

tive space. It was also very comforting and body positive, where numerical sizes weren’t even in the conversation. Mayana gets almost every brand domestically or locally, which makes this unique experience that much more impressive. This was my first and only stop. Kinfolk is a must that you will not regret.

ointment. The space is gorgeous and curated so well. It was a great experience to have the entire space during the appointment. It felt like a very personalized and luxury experience. Mayana had my favorite band playing as we tried everything on and made my group feel like part of the process. She took so much time and effort to get to know me and what I was looking for. The dresses are beautiful and knowing that they’re women owned, local and/or sustainable made me feel great about purchasing a dress. I ended up finding the dress here and am so happy I did! She helped me with rush shipping and some customization too as I needed to move my date up. My dress arrived and it was an almost perfect fit! It was better than I remembered. Can’t wait to wear it for my August wedding.

gown try-on experience was not rushed or frantic or pushy. Every dress we pulled actually fit - I'm a size 14/16. She allowed me privacy while changing into the gowns and she kept the studio free of any other guests to give us a private experience. The quality of all of the gowns was noticeably better than other retailers which were more expensive anyway! All of her gowns are made in America or Canada, which contributes to the difference in quality. She even squeezed me in for another try-on session after I found the gown I wanted so I could show my mom. She's doing something really special and beyond the gown I chose feeling like it was made for me, I wanted to give her my business over other local chain retailers.