Labella Bridal Boutique and Labella Too Alteration

s and she made me pull my own dressed from the rack. Do you know how hard it is to pick out a white dress in a room full of white dresses!? At Labella, I didn't have to do a thing except model dresses for my family and enjoy the experience. They are very flexible in pricing and help you stay within budget. Hopefully, I never get married a second time, but if I did, I'd go back to Labella!

that didn't look like any of the dresses that I tried, and in a variety of creams, ivory, and blushes. Elyane was wonderful at pulling the kinds of dresses that I was looking for (just remember to ask the price before you try it on). I found an amazing dress to say yes to. We were able to work with the price and alteration costs. As if the personalized, hand-written holiday card wasn't enough to explain how caring and wonderful the staff at this boutique is, you get to have alterations preformed by Marla. Marla is incredibly talented and knows what she is doing. Trust her with your dress and make the trip to Occoquan.

type. I live out of state and planning an out of state wedding can be difficult; however Marla offered to work around my schedule when I fly back in the next few months for my second fitting. Every time I go to LaBella's I feel very welcomed. They do a great job at making sure your experience goes as smoothly as possible! I would highly recommend them, especially the wonderful works of Marla Dean!

it would be dry cleaned after the alterations but they did not keep that promise. Bait and switch-they did not dry clean the dress because they claimed it would turn it yellow. I think they may have steam cleaned the dress but they missed the stains/spots so when I came to pick up the dress, I had to point out the stains and wait while they tried to remove the spots with some sort of spot remover. They removed most of the stains; the stains are barely visible. The dress was also missing some of the original details when I purchased it (a flower on the bodice was missing and some of the crinoline) so I paid nearly full/original price for a dress that was dirty and missing pieces. But the owner did work with me to discount alternations that I had to have done to the dress to compensate for this. What I didn't like most was the alternations shop associated with the store. I would have preferred a seamstress who offered suggestions to help enhance the way the dress looked on me but I didn't feel that she offered much in the way of advice. For example, the dress was missing a flower when I purchased it so I was looking for something sparkling to make the dress less plain. The seamstress offered a few suggestions that weren't really me and then she gave up and I was on my own. I shopped high and low and brought samples to my appointment and she was less than excited to help me. I also bought a bustier from another shop and I spent closer to $75 altering the bustier so it wouldn't show but it ended up creating back fat. Here’s a tip for small breasted women, you don’t need a bustier; I wish the seamstress would have suggested that. The worst part is that the day I went to pick my dress up, I showed up an hour early and the dress was not ready. I was told that I wasn't allowed to wait in the store and had to wait outside. When I came back on time, the seamstress had not completed the work and the dress still had the stains so I waited another hour. I emailed the owners but she has never called me back.

she had worked on this dress at Alfred Angelo. Sure enough, my dress was for sale at AA brand new for cheaper than what I paid for it at La Bella. Just be cautious, and know that these consignment or secondhand dresses are not at secondhand sale prices. Staff is very thorough though and will definitely woo you and give you that glow-y, bridal feeling.

ght I wanted, and pulled dresses that fit the criteria before my arrival. When I had the second dress on, they went back, pulled some more, and the third dress I tried on fit like a glove. It only needed minor alterations, which they helped me with. I had given them my budget, and they came in below budget, which allowed me to also get a beautiful veil and hair piece. Working with LaBella was one of my favorite experiences in the wedding prep process!

my mind! We were instantly greeted as we entered she cute shop and taken to a private bridal staging area with tons of dresses lining the walls. Ellalyne asked me what two words describe the dress I was looking for and instantly brought me back a few dresses in my size and what I was looking for - each dress I tried on fit EXACTLY what I was envisioning for my special day. With her credentials of past work, it's no wonder she has a fantastic vision! I recommend her to my friends who are even looking for prom/homecoming dresses since they have a whole section for those as well. Funny enough, one of my bridesmaids who is getting married 2 weeks after me got her dress from LaBella - they just really know the dress industry.

e process amazing, the shop is beautiful (I highly recommend leaving some time to walk around Occoquan...it's adorable), and the selection is great. Do yourself a favor and check Labella out!

sed a dress at another store but it just wasn't right. Once I got it home I knew it wasn't "the dress" and after a week or so, I decided to try "just one more wedding dress store". I found LaBella on YELP, it had great reviews so I decided to give it a shot. EllaLyne provided terrific customer service and chose various dresses for me to try on. We got to about the 8th dress and suddenly, it was like magic, I tried on "the dress"- it flattered my figure and skin tone and just looked amazing. There is an elegant "walkway" with mirrors in the shop so you can see how your dress and train look from different angles. I was embarrassed to tell EllaLyne that I had already purchased a dress but just wasn't happy with it. She said, no problem, don't worry about it, I can help you sell your dress on consignment. That made me feel better. *** I urge brides-to-be not to give up and just settle for a dress that you don't "love". As long as you have a few months before your wedding keep looking until you try on a dress that you do love. I purchased the dress and told EllaLyne that my mom would be visiting from out of town the following weekend and asked if I could come back and show her the dress. EllaLyne said sure, and suggested I let my mom help me select the veil, which she did, and we had a lovely time and were treated to top notch customer service, again. To top it off, EllaLyne was able to sell my other dress in a matter of months and sent me a check in the mail. If you are looking for great customer service and a wide selection of wedding dresses, be sure and go to LaBella Bridal. I plan to return next time I need a special occassion/ black tie dress as they have a nice selection of those as well.

ore I even put it on! After visiting David's Bridal this was a breath of fresh air! Marla did an amazing job making the dress look like it was cut just for me with her alterations! Even if you don't end up buying from them it is worth it to go just for the care they put into your time there (but please buy from them so they can stay in business!) They also have some wonderful bridesmaid dresses, I was going to get my MOH dress there, but unfortunately the manufacturer couldn't rush it fast enough, but that wasn't the fault of Labella's Boutique! If I have a formal event in future I'll be back!

e situation but would not allow us to return the dress. Buyer beware. Make sure you are 100% happy with your decision before you buy. They are not flexible at all.

was amazing. I had called ahead for an appointment and when my maid of honor and I showed up, the wedding dress section had been roped off for us and she encouraged us to "consider this our closet". We all picked out dresses for me to try. There was an amazing selection of dresses in all sorts of styles and almost all within my budget of $1500 or under. I ended up finding the perfect dress. It was an old sample dress (never worn) and about 10 sizes too big for me. I was a little worried about that, but Ellalyne assured me that it could be tailored to fit me. The tailor that she uses did an amazing job. I was able to have all of my fittings in the store (they are open for alterations appointments before the shop officially opens). Everyone who saw the dress in the beginning was amazed at how well it fit on my wedding day! Because this is a consignment and sample dress boutique, there was a little room for negotiation. I was able to get 10% off the price of my dress and a complimentary veil. That saved me a lot of money and I was able to use that savings to buy an absolutely beautiful belt that matched the dress. Ellalyne does a great job of making every bride-to-be feel like the most important person in the store. I would highly recommend a trip to Occoquan to visit Labella Bridal.

beadwork, so the final product was elegant! Also bought veil and various other items here.

what I wanted or knew my style, because I wasn't crazy about the dresses she was picking out. I picked out a few I liked too. I hated everything I chose, when I tried them on. What she chose definately looked better on, than on the hanger. And then I found THE dress. She is a saleswomen, no doubt, but she was fun. She fixed my hair, put on a veil, and gave me flowers to hold, so I could really get a feel for what the dress would look like. It worked. I knew I would regret walking out of that store without that dress. I got a second hand Casablanca dress (originally $1200) for half that much. The dress looked brand new. My ownly lessons learned is that the dress was a few sizes too big, and I should have considered how the top would look, being several cup sizes too big. When I had the dress sized to fit, it looked awesome, and I still loved it, but the top did gape open a little. I don't think many people noticed it like I did. I still don't regret buying the dress, though, I just wish she had worned me of that. I have recommended this store to all of my engaged friends!

she could have some items picked out for us before we even arrived. Our requirements were tough. I'm a plus size. I was 56 on our wedding day, and NotFroofy was 41, so dresses designed for people in their 20s don't work for us. Because there were two brides, we needed outfits that would complement each other. NotFroofy is 5'1", and I'm 5'9", so identical gowns were not going to happen for us. Our budget was low: no more than $500 per dress. When we arrived, we were the only people in the store, and Ellalyne gave us her full attention. She listened carefully to our preferences, and had an eye for what would look good on us, so we weren't trying on a bunch of impossible gowns. LaBella has consignment gowns as well as new ones, which helped keep the price down. (And she didn't try to push us toward more expensive ones than we could afford.) Throughout the visit, she was warm and gracious. While it was clear that working with a lesbian couple was a new experience for her, she was clearly accepting of us. And unlike some salons, she worked to find something that would look good with our figures, instead of suggesting that we were the "wrong" size or shape. Both of us found "the dress" there. In each case, it was a dress that we never would have given a second glance to on the rack. However, Ellalyne picked it out, and it turned out to be perfect, with clean, elegant lines that covered our problem figure areas and enhanced our good areas.

save money and purchasing a gently used or floor model dress helped me stay “green” for the ceremony. Defiantly recommend them for your dress and accessories!

and new, and if you are not against it, has some dresses that are previously owned.