Love Couture Bridal

From the minute I walked into the shop and met my stylist Chloe I was at ease and having a blast. Chloe listened closely to what I had in mind, and then let me explore the entire store and pull anything and everything that stood out. It was so fun to be able to pick and choose anything that popped or looked interesting, and there was no limit or rush to settle on a particular style. Chloe was a dream helping me get in and out of the dresses, and took the time to pin everything so I could really envision what they would look like. I ended up having three final favorites, and Chloe let me try each on several times to narrow it down. Once I chose my favorite, she helped me select a gorgeous matching veil and was extremely helpful explaining what the process looked like after the order was placed. Overall, just such a fun and special experience I won’t forget. Thank you to Love Couture and Chloe for making my bridal dreams come true!!!

stead, the consultant told us she knew my gown and what color matched. Unfortunately, the custom veil arrived and was definitely not the right color. ***Perri (a different consultant) was able to have this fixed and eased our slight panic. She is extremely professional and knows her stuff! We also had some trouble with the bridesmaid dresses- I had to send back several corrected versions of the order form (typos in email addresses and incorrect style #s). Aside from these logistical issues, I highly recommend Perri for help with your gown/accessories/any other concerns!

de me feel like I was the most important customer to them! They remembered me, asked follow up questions to things I had mentioned on my last visit and really got me excited for my wedding day. Highly recommend to all brides!

own so I was surprised to have not only a seasoned sales person in the dressing room with me but also a trainee. They helped me get in and out of all kinds of gowns during my first and second visits, and the second time was the charm—they brought out a lace dress unlike anything I had envisioned myself wearing and encouraged me to get outside my comfort zone because I might be surprised. And they were right! I was blown away by how stunning it was and how beautiful I felt wearing it. I bought it during a sample sale and even though tailoring isn’t included with sample gowns, the tailors came out to consult on whether the changes I’d need were possible. It was a great experience from start to finish both times I was there, and I was more excited about my dress than I thought was possible! I highly recommend Love Couture Bridal to any bride that wants great options and a wonderful experience finding her dream dress.

efore the wedding, and Ana did an amazing job with the alterations. The dress fit like a glove! I also purchased my earrings and veil from the store, both were fabulous. Thank you Love Couture Bridal for making my day so special!

s and dresses, we came back here to buy the first one Françoise helped me pick out! The staff were all professional, helpful, and very kind for each visit and during the alterations process. I couldn't recommend them more!

an outstanding one and did try and convince us to make the purchase but this was our first place and we wanted to experience everything we could about finding a wedding dress. Michelle was beautiful in every dress and we tried on around 100 and found lots we loved. All the places we visited were great, but Love Couture and Candice were a notch above and made Michelle feel like a princess. We went back on our last day of looking and Candice brought Michelle new dresses to try - and was holding back on our favorite to give her even more experience looking at dresses. We put on the Anne Barge dress and we all thought it was just stunning and perfect. Michelle fit it perfectly it was made for her. Candice then carefully helped her pick the perfect veil and this Mother of the Bride just cried at how stunning and beautiful my Bride was going to be. That was it...we made the decision. We did put the first dress on again, just to be sure and this is where Candice shined with her patience and giving us her thoughts. We just knew the Anne Barge was the one. We loved our trying on, our purchasing, our fitting and our pick up. It was a great experience at LC and we only will do this once...but what a way to make it happen!

it was the first dress I tried on and completely fell in love. She had so many great suggestions, like adding a belt and applique to customize my dress, and even helped get my dress shipped to me in another state when I moved out of the area. Unfortunately, Alex is no longer at Love Couture but overall am very pleased with my experience there!

other more budget option that did not feel personal at all and my consultant at Love Couture, Taylor, instantly made us feel comfortable. I bought the second dress I tried on! The store is beautiful and intimate and has clear, easy and transparent communication. In-house alterations were great and easy.

so amazing and helpful, she made me feel confident in my choice and made sure my opinion was the most important part of the appointment. The selection of dresses at the salon is amazing! I can't wait for my fitting this summer.

ybe with feathers. She structured the appointment in a very efficient manner, so I was able to try on a ton of dresses. Love Couture is the perfect place to go after you've been to a couple of bridal salons to generally know what you want, but need help honing in on the perfect gown. What I appreciate the most is that Candi and her manager were so willing to work with me to get exactly the dress I wanted at the lowest cost. They reached out to the designer to have one of the lace layers removed, and took extra care to make sure we were ordering the correct size gown. Could not recommend more!

at you want for $1500." Funny thing is, we did find one elsewhere, and the dress is perfect!

as the one. I tried on multiple other dresses after but nothing compared so she put me back in my dress I had my “moment!” She helped me style with accessories and I am so thankful for Francoise ! I didn’t feel rushed and she actually listened but also gave her input when we asked. Thank Francoise and thank Love Couture Bridal for being absolutely amazing!

during the shopping process. She also helped me select a beautiful veil and was always quick to respond when I had follow up questions. I LOVED my seamstress, Ana. The dress was absolutely perfect after my first alterations appointment, and I felt gorgeous the day of my wedding. Other perks include champagne while dress shopping, but truly, the best thing I can say about Love Couture is that you will immediately feel like you are in capable hands.

ith my mother and maid of honor. We were greeted by a friendly team at the front desk, and were escorted to a private dressing area with a soft robe and space for my guests to feel comfortable. My consultant, Perri, closely listened to the types of dresses I wanted to try on and chose amazing gowns that fit my wedding vision. After trying on several gowns, she was able quickly identify the gown that I eventually said said yes to! I was unsure about whether to say yes at first because I made an I didn't want to pay a fee for cancelling my other appointments that day. After I told Perri this, the shop able to cover the fees for me. That was all I needed to feel 1000 times better to stop shopping and to say yes to the dress I love. Afterward, I took a photo with their "I said Yes" sign and we popped a bottle of champagne that I got to take home with me. I want to thank Perri and the rest of the staff for a fabulous shopping experience. I'm really grateful to have had the opportunity to work with you all to find the dress of my dreams :)

a lot with my questions about delivery and pick up and she set up all my alteration appointments. Yolanda did an AMAZING job with the alterations. I ended up needing 4 fittings instead of the usual 3 they book because I, totally unintentionally, lost some weight right before the wedding but she made it fit perfectly. Can't say enough about how sweet and talented those two are and the salon itself is very pretty and not overwhelming. Definitely give Love Couture a try!

uldn't need to go anywhere else. The atmosphere and service are both excellent. My consultant, Perry was so calming and patient, and she helped me find the most amazing dress that I wouldn't have even tried on had she not suggested it! Ana's alterations were also super quick and made the dress fit like a glove.

y else. She helped me feel confident in my choice and gave me the push I needed. I'm so glad I shopped with Love Couture!

en I was wedding dress shopping, and is ultimately where I purchased my dress. Not only do they have an amazing selection of gowns, but the consultants are so helpful and do a great job helping select styles. I worked with Francoise and could not have been happier with my experience. Although not the most important thing when searching for a dress, the whole experience of shopping at Love Couture felt very "bridal" which I loved and did not get elsewhere. I loved Love Couture so much that I am getting my bridesmaids dresses there as well (Francoise has continued to be extremely helpful throughout the entire process- she is wonderful!). I could not recommend Love Couture more highly! I live in Washington, DC and think it is 100% worth the drive to Potomac.

ce. The level of customer service from every staff member of Love Couture was exceptional. Cannot recommend this salon highly enough!

re to try on. Parri was an AMAZING sales consultant and she was able to get the sample in store for me to try on. The ordering and subsequent alterations processes were absolutely seamless and made this aspect of wedding planning a piece of cake.

ress. I went to about 4 other shops and I did not have the comfort I had with her. She was also very helpful and patient with my Maid of Honor not being in town. I had my first alteration appointment last week and the lady in charged of alterations was such a sweetheart and so positive and spoke so highly of Love Couture and how much she enjoyed working with them, and how I made a good decision coming to them for my dress. Everyone was genuine , and happy to receive me and my team. Thank you Love Couture and I can't wait to see how I look on my day! The level of understanding is truly impressive since I am having a destination wedding.

g with that. The store itself is amazing, and so is everyone that works there. They have dresses in almost every budget (i mean if you have a $20,000 you want to spend on 1 dress or <$1000 this might not be the store for you but other than that this is your place) I thought the veils were a little pricey, but I found that everywhere -etsy etsy etsy! Two things I would note that prevented 5 stars... the seamstresses are contractors, they do not work for the Bridal salon. They're fabulous, but if you have a dress emergency, or are difficult like myself you may need to go to their home. Secondly my dress broke in the beginning of my reception (the strap ripped off, i had the Chandon dress by Hailey Paige) No big because of the boning but make sure that you mention anything that worries you... and if you get the Chandon dress... the straps are better loose and falling down than broke

nk show. Francoise helped me both times and she was such a calming, genuine, knowledgeable lady. Although I loved the dress I found, it was strapless and I felt very strongly about not wanting a strapless dress. Francoise reassured me the seamstresses could work wonders and we ordered an extra yard of the appliqué to match that on the dress. My seamstress, Ana, hit it out of the park. Her attention to detail was impeccable and her ability to capture and create my vision was fantastic. She built a sweetheart neckline, cap sleeve, and v-back into the dress. It looked seamless and like it was meant to be—you would never know the dress started out strapless! The entire team and the storefront at Love Couture is just lovely, and they reached out to me early enough to schedule alterations. I highly recommend this store.

process, but the staff at Love Couture Bridal totally turned it around for us. My consultant was super helpful in pulling dresses for me to try on - some were what I thought I would like and some were totally different. There was never any pressure to like a certain dress, she gave me honest feedback about how they looked and they respected my price point. Great experience.

hile our stylist asked insightful questions and pulled a few she thought would match my vision. We were also offered complimentary water and champagne :) Once I purchased my gown, I also chose to have my alterations done with their in-house seamstress who was incredible! It was a little difficult to find times to come in when I didn't have to take off work, but everyone wants those peak 5pm-6pm times! The receptionist was very helpful in scheduling all my appointments and having to reschedule one because she accidentally scheduled it for a day when the seamstress was off. The seamstress was friendly, professional, and did an AMAZING job with what I can only imagine was my super complicated bustle! She also did an amazing job hemming my gown to fit my 5'2" stature. All in all I can't recommend Love Couture enough! Their gowns are beautiful, their stylists are friendly and knowledgeable, and their seamstress does impeccable work.

the end of the day I would find a dress I loved. Lucky for me, Love Couture Bridal was the first shop on our list. From the moment we walked in I knew that this shop was a special place. They treated me like I was the most important bride there. I can't say enough wonderful things about my consultant Francoise. She was incredibly knowledgable and respected the budget I had set. She helped me find the perfect dress for my wedding day and made the entire process unforgettable! I'm so lucky to have had the best dress shopping experience and it's all thanks to Francoise and Love Couture Bridal!

we wanted to go in! My bridesmaids live all over the US and Love Couture made it easy on them - the girls just sent in their measurements and Love Couture helped determine their best size. One of my bridesmaids was even pregnant - which was a bit tricky - but they had many suggestions to make sure everything fit perfectly on our wedding day! Love Couture also shipped directly to all the bridesmaids to save time/effort. Amazing experience overall. I highly recommend Love Couture to all brides!

ul staff (especially Parri and Yolanda) helped me pick out all my accessories and veil. I can't say enough about the seamstress, Yolanda. Her vision, attention to detail, and custom work was amazing. I was very worried about the cleavage that showed on my dress, but Yolanda did the most beautiful custom lace/beading. On my wedding day I felt amazing and the dress was perfect. I highly recommend Love Couture to any bride. Don't let the location worry you if you are on a budget. It is Potomac service without the expected Potomac prices.

n the day of my wedding, I felt gorgeous and it’s all thanks to my perfect dress and the ladies who made it so!!

mazing! The dress was transformed into exactly what I wanted and fit perfectly. My bridesmaids got their dresses here as well and it was a great experience for those who live in-town & those accross the country! Thank you Love Couture Bridal for making me feel like a princess on my wedding day!

was everything that the dress buying experience should be--from the service to the ambience. The store is absolutely gorgeous and the staff is so sweet and incredibly helpful. The owner, Sandy, my consultant, Parri, and my alterations consultant, Vera, were such a dream team and made me feel so special! They went out of their way to make sure I was married in the dress and veil of my dreams and made everything work perfectly! Since purchasing my dress, I've already referred another friend who purchased her dress from Love Couture and raved about their staff and the experience. It is truly unlike any other!!! So thankful! xo

of 20-something brides, I thought that maybe I should steer clear of traditional bridal gowns as well as salons. But my best friend really wanted to go dress shopping with me at a real bridal salon so I booked an appointment with Francoise and crossed my fingers. Wow! It could not have been a better experience. First of all, Francoise is an absolute gem. She is lovely in every way, did a great job of selecting gowns for me to try on, and helped me find my dream wedding gown. When I had it on and knew it was the one, she looked as happy as I felt. She told me that when she helps a bride find her perfect gown it brings her immense satisfaction and I believe it. The salon itself is beautiful and gives you that real "Say Yes . . . " experience with spacious private dressing rooms, a silky robe to wear in between dresses, and even a champagne toast once the decision was made. Because I had found the dress without my family accompanying me, I made a follow up appointment for my family to come back with me and see the gown before I made the final purchase. The experience was as wonderful for them as it was for me. They sat on a comfy sofa in an elegant (but not at all snooty) area and waited for me to emerge in my gown and stand on the pedestal in front of the mirrors, then joined in the champagne toast afterwards. I was a little afraid that a salon in Potomac would be super expensive or a bit snobby. I could not have been more wrong. Everyone at Love Couture was very friendly, warm, and welcoming. And they have gowns at all price points and all styles. All I can say is: I love Love Couture

g in another state and even moved during the time of my appointments so they were so gracious in helping me to make my appointments and even changing them for last minute life changes. They helped me find the perfect dress, something that I never would have picked for myself, and Francoise was very helpful in getting all my bridesmaids orders in on time. Ana was such an amazing seamstress who took my already amazing dress and transformed it into something truly one of a kind that was absolutely stunning. Thank you Love Couture Bridal for making my wedding dress experience perfect!

of customer service drops dramatically after you make your purchase. If I had to re-do this part of my wedding, I wouldn't have bought my dress (and 4 bridesmaids dresses) from here.

nder $2,000. The dress I got was just under $1000. The official opening time on Black Friday was 10 AM. One of my bridesmaids and I got there a little after 8 AM, figuring we'd get breakfast if no one was there yet. But since there were a couple of people/groups already in line, I decided that I'd rather stay and wait. The parking situation is kind of bizarre -- it seems like there's only 2-hour parking in the form of street parking and conjoined lots. But my friend just moved the car to the opposite side of the lot when we were getting close to 2 hours, and it seemed to be fine. If you call ahead of time, LCB will add you to the list for emails about the Black Friday event. This is super helpful, because otherwise I wouldn't have known that the first 20 people got an extra 10% discount. The email also mentioned that brides start lining up around 9:15 AM -- at first I was annoyed about this, since I figured it would make everyone line up earlier, but that really wasn't the case. I think there were about 5-7 brides/groups in line by the time 9:15 AM rolled around, so people who came later still got to be in the first 20 and get the 10% discount. Anyway, they opened the doors around 9:45 AM (and they also let a couple of us come in earlier to use the bathroom!). They have 5 dressing rooms, and since I was third in line, I got to go in right away. And for the folks further down in line, the LCB staff took everyone's name and phone number and said they would text when it was about 15 minutes before the bride-to-be's turn (which seems like it worked, since as we were leaving, I heard some people say they had gotten a text that it was almost their turn). Each bride-to-be was allowed to have 5 dresses at a time, so no one could hoard. People waiting for a room were allowed to look, but couldn't hold any. I was worried about a trampling situation, since it's a relatively small space, but everyone was very nice and civil, and I think it helped a lot that LCB was very well-organized. You "only" get 45 minutes, but as long as you're decisive, it's really not a problem. I tried on about 20 dresses, had to try on the two that I was deciding between again (of course), and still managed to be done (including getting rung up at the register) in 34 minutes. Linda was our coordinator/rep/stylist/whatever-we're-calling-them-now, and she was the *BEST*. (She also seemed to be one of the people in charge, so I felt very fortunate to get her!) First of all, she's just a lovely person, but also, she was very helpful with the dress choosing process. I had a ridiculously difficult time telling which dresses on the rack were in the style I wanted (A-line), so if I hesitated at a dress that I was thinking about, Linda would say, "Trumpet!" or "Mermaid!" so I could move on. And at the end when I was deciding between the two dresses, she gave me a rundown of the sale cost of each dress and what alterations I would need to get done to each. On top of that, she gave me an only-slightly-damaged veil for $10! Overall, couldn't be happier with my dress-buying experience. You won't get the whole relaxed, champagne experience if you're into that kind of thing, but for me, it was perfect.

I explained all my fears to Candi and she promised me she would find me a dress. She was absolutely right. She happily pulled every dress i wanted to see and gave me honest opinions. On a whim, she pulled a dress and brought it to me. I wasn't sold on it on the hanger but the moment I put it on, I knew. It was literally me as a dress. No other consultant had pulled anything close! It was nearing closing time and I never once felt rushed or that I was bothering them. Everyone there was so nice and by the end of the day I felt like everyone was emotionally involved in my dress shopping experience. I cant wait for my gown to come in so i can try it on! Thank you so much Candi & Love Couture

eciding between a sample dress and a new dress. She never pressured me to buy the new one, even though her commission was probably much larger for that dress. She just laid out both options and let my mom and I make the final decision. Yolanda was my seamstress for alterations. I honestly wasn't sure what to think at first. She doesn't say much, but she was so kind. I changed my mind about the bustle, and she re-worked it right there at the fitting. She also refunded me part of the alterations payment because she didn't end up needing to do as much work as she had originally estimated. The day of my wedding, my dress fit perfectly. It was comfortable and looked great, and I couldn't have been happier with the outcome.

ot what vibe I was (very poorly) trying to explain I was going for. I was really nervous because it was my first time dress shopping and I had no clue what type of dress I even wanted, but she knew the exact questions to ask to get a feel for my aesthetic - to the point I ended up buying the very first dress I tried on. I received a hand written congratulations from her in the mail the following week, which was just so thoughtful and personalized. My dress and the accessories I ordered (a gorgeous headpiece and ribbon) all arrived earlier than planned, and they made it really easy for me to find a time to pick everything up. I without a doubt will recommend them to anyone I know is getting hitched!

my personality right away which made finding my dress that much easier. She also wasn't overly pushy so my family and I really enjoyed her honest feedback. All in all she was extremely knowledgeable. I just picked up my wedding dress yesterday evening and was able to work with Candi again -- I'll be going back to her for my bridesmaid dresses too.

as also very nice as well. I highly recommend Love Couture!

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been dreaming of. I found my wonderful dress here last week, and could not be happier. She is so personable, super talented at her job and her honesty is what helped me most. I've always heard when you look at dresses "when you know, you'll know", and after two stores before this I thought that was very untrue. Until she put on my dress that I cried before it was even clipped to fit my body. Everything here was wonderful, even other employees I had the chance to meet. 10 stars if I could!!

I always felt rushed. Each time I went in I was early for my appointment and waiting on others to join me and I was always encouraged to put on my dress or to start looking at options when I wanted to wait for my guests. Their hours of operation are a little funky (can only come in for a fitting during a week day) but aside from that it was a great experience.

he was great. She spent time listening to what I wanted and kept all the gowns in my budget. She didn't show me gowns that were over my budget, like some stores do, to try and lure you into spending more. I ended up buying my gown on my 2nd trip to the salon- I received a handwritten thank you card from Francoise and she also was emailing me regarding trunk shows/sample sales. I am super pleased with my experience at LCB. They really take the time to listen to what you want and are able to work with you and your vision. Also, the seamstress is from the salon, so you do not need to take your dress elsewhere for alterations.

uture brides. They have a large inventory as well (300 dresses to there, I believe).

ut something was always off. After reading all the reviews on Love I decided to take a chance and make an appointment especially as some of the designers they stocked I'd never tried before. As soon as I walked in I was greeted and given my paperwork to complete. Soon thereafter my consultant Linda greeted me and took me to my fitting room. I should say the salon is modern and pretty. It makes you feel like a bride. My fitting room was nice and spacious with its own mirror so I didn't have to leave the room. I told Linda about my wedding and showed her the gown styles that I liked and why. I felt like I was in a candy store. Linda took me out into the showroom and had me pick two gowns and then proceeded to go into the stock room and bring me several more. They were all so pretty and were in line with my vision. Kudos to Linda for listening to me. I tried on several gowns and ended up with three top contenders. It was so difficult to choose one which was a wonderful predicament to be in finally! I ended up choosing the first gown I had tried on and made some customizations to it to make it my perfect dress. I LOVE that thing! It is bridal dress perfection. LOL! It was such an easy process from parking to purchasing my gown at Love Couture. I couldn't ask for a better experience. P.S. They have a large selection of gowns at various price points from traditional to modern and edgy. Call ahead to discuss your needs.

y had no idea what I wanted. Linda let me try on over 20 gowns in my first trip just to narrow down what kind of style I wanted. I ended up really liking ballgowns even though I thought I would end up with a sheath. However, being petite, the ballgown really worked with my overall shape and the venue. Linda was very patient and I went to a couple different salons before returning to Love Couture to see if they had the dress I had in mind and they did! We got about 15% off because they were having a trunk show for the designer I really liked. After we purchased the dress, I had three fittings with a seamstress, Yolanda, who was wonderful. She was so experienced and patient and really worked with me to make sure everything was perfect. On my wedding day, the dress looked beautiful and was a show-stopper. I couldn't have asked for a better experience and would recommend that anyone looking for their wedding dress should shop at Love Couture.

ore relaxing and fun! Candi was the consultant helping me find my dress. She made the experience absolutely amazing. She was so personable, not pushy at all, and made me feel comfortable and beautiful! My mom and three sisters also loved her. Candi was extremely knowledgeable and also helped me choose a belt and veil on the same day! I am so thankful to Candi for helping me choose the dress of my dreams!

to your body type. The first dress I tried on was the one fell in love with and it looked like it was made just for me. I looked amazing on my wedding day and I couldn't be more thankful to have made my purchase here.

took the time to make sure their dresses layed & fit perfectly!! I can not say enough good things about Love Couture! It was such a wonderful experience! Thanks Lynne

and pinpointed exactly what I liked and didn't like in a dress. She respected my budget and in the end, I found my dream dress!! I would reccomemend Love Couture to every bride. Thank you so much!

f shopping, fittings, alterations and working with timelines and requests. I recommend this salon across the board!

our style and accounted for my body shape to select the best dress for me. The staff was wonderful and accommodating on each visit. They even worked with us to do a one week turnaround on cleaning my dress to wear again overseas! I would highly recommend them!

that I did...I ended up with a beautiful Matthew Christopher that I wouldn't have been able to get any other time. Ana did my alterations and she did a phenomenal job...I never once had to pull my strapless dress up once through the night. Thank you for my dream dress!

arrived at the store, I was also slightly emotionally fragile because well, my mom wasn't there. I told Candy, my consultant, I did NOT want to buy a dress that day, that I didn't feel comfortable buying a dress when my mom was not there-I was simply there to try on dresses and should I like one of Hayley Paige gowns I wound certainly come back to the store and purchase. She nodded and listened-but deep down she really just wanted to make the sale. I tried on a few dresses but one really struck me, the one I had been looking at for almost a year (pre-engagement ...we all do it). I loved it. Candy could tell there was some hesitation there but she persisted "Facetime your mom"..."once your mom feels better she can come here to see you try it on during your first fitting"...."today is the only day you will get 10% off your dress, you don't want to miss that opportunity"...."doesn't your mom want you to choose a dress that you love"....ON AND ON. After much persistence I purchased the dress-my mom paid for it via credit card OVER THE PHONE. It made me sick to my stomach. Fast forward to the next day I did not feel right at all about my decision and I called to cancel the order. I was on the phone with the front desk girl, explained my situation...my mom has cancer, I don't feel right about her not being there....etc. I get put on hold and Candy comes back on the phone-I'm sorry Jessie but dresses are final sale once processed. About a week later I get a call from Candy stating they needed to special order my dress in a split size because my measurements are not of typical sizing (small waist, abnormally large butt...she didn't say that, I'm saying that). She told me they needed to order a 6 on top, a 4 in the waist and a 10 on the bottom. I said "I thought you already ordered my dress...that's what you told me when I tried to call and cancel"...She explained that "processed" and "ordered" were two different things. Wow. Few months later-I've decided I don't really love my dress, probably more due to the experience rather than the actual dress and maybe an overskirt for my dress would change the look for the ceremony. Since Love Couture is one of the only places that carries Hayley Paige gowns I called to ask if they carried the overskirts. I ONLY wanted to try them on there-never in a million years would I give them any more of mine or my mothers money. They put me on hold and Candy comes on-"Jessie we do have the overskirts here in the store...I can also order a few for you to come try on. I have to tell you-I'm not sure we will have the overskirts in the store for a long period of time so if you know which one you want you should come in soon"...I told her I wasn't prepared to come in until October when my mom was through with chemo and she insisted that I should then PURCHASE THE SKIRT OVER THE PHONE AND THEN WHEN MY MOM WAS FEELING BETTER SHE COULD COME IN AND SEE ME TRY IT ON. wait, what?! I said "Candy-I cannot purchase another thing from that bridal shop without my mom being there-I already told you that and I'm unwilling to purchase something I"VE NEVER TRIED ON". So now we are here-present day and I just picked up my Hayley Paige gown. It's too SMALL.

it again!!! ❤ Thank you to Anna for creating a custom bolero with buttons down the back so I was covered during my ceremony, but was able to remove it when the time came to let loose and dance the night away!

irginia, our group made the trek up to Potomac. We ended up beating traffic and we about 20-30 minutes early. We were a little worried about how we would be received but the minute we stepped in the door all worries vanished. We were greeted with smiles and the girls allowed us to browse before our appointment. We were offered refreshments and enjoyed some friendly chatting before my stylist came to greet us. Francoise was kind, asked direct questions like budget, style, venue etc, and allowed me to talk through my fears. She began by walking through the showroom with me and allowing me to point out features of the dresses that I liked. I am pretty picky so I think we only pulled one, not to mention we had seen some of the price tags when we browsed earlier so I felt for a minute that maybe they weren't sticking to the budget. Francoise showed us to the large beautiful space directly behind reception and my group was happy to find numerous, comfy chairs. I was put in the dressing room right next to them, and Francoise took a little more time to talk through styles, my love of some particular Hayley Paige designs, (why we chose this salon in the first place,) and show her some photos of the dresses I found after months of dress research online. There was a comfy chair for me to wait, as well as a pretty robe and I did not wait long for Francoise to return- she took about 10 minutes tops and returned with some beautiful gowns. Out of the 10 total dresses Francoise pulled, there was maybe only one that I did not immediately like. It sounds cliche, but I kind of felt like she was reading my mind. As we tried on each gown, she listened carefully to what I did and didn't like and I felt like we improved and got closer to my vision with each gown pulled. Francoise even offered to go to bat for me if we found one I liked that maybe my entourage didn't agree on. This did not happen however, as the third dress I tried on ended up being The One. I felt amazing as so as I was zipped in, Francoise puled the most beautiful sash to compliment it, and could tell my entourage felt the same. Not being one to shy away from playing dress up, I chalked it up as the best so far as Francoise pulled 5 more beautiful gowns. In the five minutes she was away, I could not pull my eyes away from the gown I had just tried on on the hanger. When Francoise returned it just hit me, and said to her "you know what? I don't think I need to try on anymore." I could not believe the words were coming out of my mouth because the new gowns were so gorgeous. Francoise put me back in The Dress and allowed me to try a different sash at my request. I again realized what an expert Francoise is when I put it on, because the sash did not compare and the first one she suggested was clearly made for that dress. We walked back out tried some veils and even the perfect off-shoulder lace bolero I had been after. We had ourselves a little "Say YES to the Dress" moment. Best of all, Francoise made sure we stayed in budget! All I can say is thank you Francoise for giving me the bridal appointment of my dreams. I highly recommend Love Couture!

es, veils, jewelry and shoes. They do everything possible to make sure you will looks fabulous on your big day. The seamstress was incredible; she made three appointments because she wanted to get the alternations perfect. I highly recommend this shop. I can't imagine buying a wedding dress anywhere else.

s for me that I probably wouldn't have pulled myself, but it ended up being my dress! She listened and then considered my body type--I was VERY impressed. Francoise was very encouraging and helpful throughout the process. The size we ordered fit really well, it mostly just needed to be hemmed. I also did alternations there with Yolanda and had a similarly great experience. I thought the store would be above my price-point but they're very good at helping you. The store is classy, yet unpretentious. I would highly recommend taking a look!

appointment. She started walking me around the store to get a feel for what I was looking for. She also brought me the dress that I loved online. I feel like closer to the end of the appointment she was pushing me to like a specific Lazaro dress that she thought I would love but it wasn't giving me the feeling that I was looking to have. She started telling me that "my dress" wouldn't have everything I'm looking for and that eventually I'd have to compromise for something. She also kept pushing the issue of it will take 6 months to get the dress so I'd better decide quickly. She also really wasn't letting my mom and matron of honor give me their opinions that I would ask them for. I just really had a lot of issues with Candi because I feel like she was just looking for the sale and not my happiness. I definitely loved all the dresses and want to go back to keep looking if I still don't find a dress but I will NOT be working with Candi again.

who helped me at Love Couture Bridal was great, but Vera, who did all of the alterations on my dress, was amazing and the best person I worked with. When the store was closed the only day I was available for a fitting, Vera completed my fitting at my house. She worked on dresses for my mother and my maid of honor, even fixing bad alterations that another tailor had done. Vera is truly one of the best parts about Love Couture Bridal, and I am so happy that I chose to find my dress there!

ing with Candy at the salon. She let me try on a few things I had pulled and then magically arrived with the world's most perfect dress. I also had alterations done by Vera and couldn't be happier. I had her remove a layer from the gown as well as hemming to my height and adding bust support. Everything was perfect.