4.7 out of 5 stars and 72 reviews
4.7
(72)Best of Weddings (4x).1632 Wisconsin Ave NW, 2nd FL, Washington, DC
About this vendor
Specialties
As the OG indie bridal shop, established in 2010, Lovely Bride redefined the wedding dress shopping experience by being the first to stock undiscovered designers that offer the freshest bridal fashion. Original designs by ingenious designers is still our M.O. today, because we think you deserve the real deal.
Lovely Bride is the most exclusive, INCLUSIVE Bride Club. We provide an uplifting and empowering wedding dress shopping experience to all brides who are seeking to buy from a company with heart. Lovely celebrates body positivity and favors designers who offer dresses in an inclusive size range. We believe in transparency, empowerment, and women supporting women. We are a community, #ourlovelies.
We know that you will find our Lovely DC shop in Georgetown to be a refreshing haven that always delivers a good time and the best dresses. Here are a few details about our Washington D.C. location below:
-Prices Range: $2000-$6000
-Made-to-order Lead Times: 4-6 months
-Sample Sizes: 8-12 and 14-22 (select styles)
-Designer Selection: Alexandra Grecco, Dear Heart, Rue De Seine, Sarah Seven, Suzanne Neville, Made with Love, Lovers Society, Louvienne, Theia, Vagabond, Anna Kara, Emmy Mae.
-By Appointment Only
History
Established in 2010.
We opened Lovely Bride as a haven for brides who wanted a wedding dress shopping experience that felt fun and laid-back, while showcasing the coolest indie designers that weren't so 'available'. Fashion industry veteran, Lanie List, had experience building lifestyle brands, so she set out to create that Lovely Life, with Instagram-worthy shops, a blog about wedding fashion, and a loyal following of brides and brand fans we call #ourlovelies. Word spread about the new way we were doing bridal, which brought us a lot of attention, including love from smart women around the country who wanted a Lovely in their town. So Lanie decided to franchise Lovely, since she loved the idea of helping women get into business. Today, Lovely is a collective of 18 individually-owned bridal shops, run by entrepreneurial, hardworking women who care deeply about offering a personalized and locally-focused experience. By shopping at Lovely, you shop local, independent and women-owned. Good on you!
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- Black-owned Business
- Woman-owned Business
Dresses
- Wedding Dresses
Fashion Services
- Bridal Stylists
- Private Appointments Available
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I had a "lovely" experience. The showroom is cozy and at the time we went, felt very private. I had pre-saved several Sarah Seven dresses, which did not work at all. Luckily, my guide Elizabeth had the perfect eye and ended up pulling a dress I never would have sought out, which was perfect (Alexandra Grecco Colette - a sleeper hit!)
Could not recommend Lovely Bride (DC Location) more if I tried. Lovely Bride was the third wedding shop I went to in my dress journey. Both shops prior to Lovely Bride I had thought I found "the one" and really this was just due diligence as I had my scheduled appointment. Famous last words! I was helped by Kierra who was absolutely amazing to work with, so much so that after my 3rd dress she actually asked if she could pick one out for me. Fast forward a few minutes, and she had found "the one". I cried, my mom cried, my MOH cried and the team there met us with the same level of excitement. I felt amazing in this dress from the second I tried it on, through the alteration process and especially on the day of. I've since sent everyone I know who is engaged to this location as they have a little bit of something for everyone. Thank you again to the Lovely Bride team and Kierra for being such a special part in my day!
Best case scenario: I came to Lovely Bride to try on wedding dresses for the first time and I found my dress! The shop itself is super cute and inviting and I was able to bring three guests with me for my appointment (which is the perfect amount in my opinion.) I was lucky enough to have TWO bridal consultants work with me - one was newer so another stylist was working with her in tandem. They both seemed genuinely excited to pull the dresses I was interested in and there was no pressure to try on or show a dress that I didn't love. I felt super comfortable with them in the dressing room with me to help me into the dresses... and I definitely would not have been able to get into half of them without their help, lots of tulle to navigate! Once I narrowed it down to my top two dresses, they brought out a veil and accessories to give me the full picture. I am SO thrilled with my dress and the shopping experience was so easy and fun - I would recommend Lovely Bride to anyone looking for a unique dress that you won't find at a traditional bridal shop. Can't wait to come back in 6 months to pick up MY dress!
Lovely Bride has a fantastic owner & bridal consultants! From the moment you step in, they are kind, caring, and attentive. Their professionalism and willingness to help is top tier and their alterations recommendation was amazing as well!
Wonderful experience with Lovely! There was a specific dress I was interested in, but they did not have a sample in my size. The woman I worked with arranged to have it bought so that I could try it on and it ended up being the dress I purchased for my wedding. I really appreciated their accommodating me and would recommend to anyone!
I had a hard time finding a dress at first - saw lots of cute things online but didn’t want to risk a big financial decision on something I hadn’t put on. Other bridal shops were disappointing - everything was super traditional or they never had anything to try in my size and squeezing into a size 6 dress and just hoping it would look good in the right size just wasn’t my vibe. A couple of months in I was already so discouraged.
But Lovely Bride made me feel so at ease immediately - they had lots of modern options and LOTS of sizes to try. No one suggested that I would “maybe fit a smaller size at the wedding” but just helped me find beautiful dresses that looked on my body exactly as it was. Nothing felt pushy or rushed and in the end I found a perfect, unique dress at a price that I liked and actually felt GOOD at the end of it all.
We had the most wonderful experience at Lovely Bride! Elizabeth was warm and friendly, attentive and - most importantly - super knowledgable. She made my vision come to life! I ultimately didn't end up purchasing my dress from Lovely, but I'll be forever grateful for the experience. I wouldn't have gotten the wedding dress of my dreams if it weren't for her!
I had a very bad experience at Lovely Bride DC. I was hoping to find a dress in my budget $2500 without including alterations. The consultant pulled out 4 dresses, of the same type with a plunge neckline. I tried them and told her what I was looking for specifically. She asked me if I was willing to go up to $2650, I did and she showed me one more dress which didn’t look great on me. After which she said “you may want to try ‘say yes for less’ in Maryland as per your budget”. I asked if they had any samples that I could look at and she said none that would be to my liking and she walked away into her office. My bridesmaids and I were appalled by her behavior. I work as a manager in a consulting firm and I know what customer service is, this isn’t it. Also, the consultant didn’t so much as ask if we wanted some water. We brought our own tiny bottles of rosés to the store and she said weren’t allowed to drink it. We obviously complied to the policy but I wish the store had communicated that via email or on their website. So future brides please don’t bring your own beverages and I wish you good luck finding your dress and hopefully a better experience.
Absolutely amazing experience with exceptional designers. As a curvier bride, lovely bride had a plethora of samples in my size to try on and the bridal stylist Danielle was incredible. I said yes to the dress from lovely bride that day! I can’t say enough good things !
I bought my wedding dress from Lovely Bride DC back in February and my experience was nothing short of fabulous. On my first visit, I was by myself and Tabby helped me FaceTime my mom to share in the experience. Several dresses were pulled based on my choices made online, but a couple other dresses were pulled as we went along and Tabby honed in on what I was interested in. I loved the way they help you reach a decision, and everyone in the building was so supportive and kind - even if they were not directly helping me. A wonderful experience from start to finish and of course, a beautiful dress. Thank you!
I had a LOVELY experience at Lovely Bride 😆 this was the first salon I went to, and ultimately ended up coming back after visiting four other places and trying on 40+ other dresses.
I worked with Danielle, and I feel like I was spoiled by meeting her first, because I wished she was with me everywhere else I went. She had honest input, didn’t pressure me, and kind of grounded me when I was clearly overthinking everything. She understood where I was coming from, and talked through my thoughts with me. She was prepared for the appointment, which I really appreciated (all other salons were not). Truly can’t recommend Danielle and Lovely Bride more!!
This bridal salon was amazing! I had the best experience. Everyone was extremely professional and friendly. They had an excellent selection of gowns! Tabby my consultant was absolutely amazing! She was so helpful and nice. I was able to happily say yes to the dress at this shop!
My experience at Lovely Bride DC with Tabby was wonderful. It’s no secret the dress shopping experience during Covid isn’t exactly what you dreamed about - but Tabby made it feel “normal”. We were the last appointment, so we got the whole place to ourselves. While the shop was very Covid friendly it still felt like a real bridal appointment. Tabby selected great dresses and made my Mom and I feel special (first time since trying on dresses). While it’s unfortunately there is a fee for appointments, but I do understand and Lovely Bride’s was reasonable unlike some other places.
Lovely Bride DC is amazing and I had a wonderful experience there. This was my 2nd Lovely Bride location I visited and though I had a wonderful experience at the first shop, the DC experience was exceptional. I worked with Leslie who was very helpful and patient. I left knowing I had found THE DRESS, but needed to work out the finances and they next day, Danielle even called me after hours to help me work through purchasing my dream gown. Aamzing customer service and amazing experience.
I had such a great experience at Lovely Bride DC! First, it is in the cutest area, and the shop is dreamy in itself (hello natural light windows - that is so rare for a bridal shop!). My bridal consultant Leslie was amazing - she offered thoughtful advice at just the right times, and I never felt rushed or pressured. After several bridal appointments at other shops I realized the experience can really make a difference. I am so happy I was able to say yes to the dress here! Highly recommend!
I had a WONDERFUL experience at Lovely Bride DC with Tabby! She listened carefully to what I wanted, but also realized quickly that the dresses I requested were not the best fit for my body type. She quickly found a dress that was much more flattering, but still honored my original vision. Lovely Bride is also incredibly communicative and COVID safe! I highly recommend this boutique.
This was a great experience. Tabby was wonderful to work with-she totally got what I wanted, honored my wish list, but still offered an expert opinion-I actually fell in love with a dress pulled that I never would have thought to try from seeing online! I also really appreciated how special my Mom and I felt-Tabby encouraged our Facetimes, us to take photos, and very clearly spelled out pricing, if rush options were needed, etc.
The women working in the store for my appointment acted as if they could care less about me or making my dress shopping feel special. I left feeling as if I had been bothersome for even being there in the first place. Would recommend you look else where as other places I went the stylists were knowledgeable, complimentary, and actually invested in my journey to finding the perfect dress.
I could not have asked for a better experience at Lovely Bride DC. I traveled in from Philadelphia because the DC location had a few dresses I wanted to try that Philly did not offer.
I worked with Danielle and she was absolutely amazing. Due to COVID, we had to do a pre-wedding phone consult to narrow down my options for my appointment. She was very receptive to what I knew I wanted to try on. When we arrived she was just as amazing in person! She really took the time to understand what I was looking for, and was extremely patient when I asked to keep putting two different dresses back on, one after the other!
I ended up buying my dress and veil on my visit to Lovely Bride DC! I cannot recommend them enough. They truly listened to what I was envisioning for my wedding, and allowed me to process all my thoughts and emotions about a dress before having me try on another.
Please check them out, you will not be disappointed! Plus, their dress selection is unlike anything I've ever seen!
I went today for my first wedding dress try-on experience and I was so impressed! While we followed their COVID safety precautions, it still felt so warm and my mom and I were greeted and were taken care of by Tabby. She was INCREDIBLE! She was able to talk through the dress options and helped ask questions to get us to narrow down what we did and didn't liked and I picked my dream dress with her help! I couldn't recommend Lovely Bride more. From the pre-call before my appointment to leaving the shop it was a phenomenal experience.
I am a older plus size woman and I was a little skeptical on trying wedding gowns on. Would the have anything to fit me or would the have a small selection. I was pleased to find an array of gowns.
Tabby, the wedding consultant, was wonderful she is professional, personable, and attentive. She pulled gowns the meet my description. After 4 gowns I said Yesss to the dress and I'm elated to find the dress of my dreams. Without having to go to several shops, it the first time looking.
Ladies if you are looking for a wedding dress and want to have a private showing just you and your friends, exceptional service. Go to LOVELY you will not be disappointed.
I went to three different bridal salons before choosing my dress and no salon compared to the service I got from Lovely Bride. I can not thank Tabby enough for being so patient and thoughtful throughout my search. I couldn’t recommend lovely bride enough. I’m sure all of the stylists are amazing but if you can request Tabby you absolutely should!
Honestly, shopping at Lovely Bride DC was the best experience I could have had. After have awful experiences at two other salons that told me "they could not squeeze me into any of their dresses," I was told by two different women to try Lovely Bride. I went during the trunk show of a designer I really liked (Alexandra Grecco) and they were able to ensure that the dresses I liked were available in the sample size I needed. The first dress I tried on ended up being my wedding dress.
What made this experience so amazing was our bridal consultant Tabby. She was warm, welcoming and honest. She made me feel extremely comfortable and very beautiful. If you are going to Lovely Bride, I highly recommend that you request her!
For reference, I am a tall, athletically built and wear a size 14/16 standard. Lovely Bride prides themselves on being size inclusive and I am here to say that they REALLY are! They have dresses for everyone.
Thank you Lovely Bride and Tabby for making this moment in my life so memorable.
The team at Lovely Bride was great! My appointment at Lovely Bride was my second wedding dress appointment, and I walked into the shop with a concrete vision of what I wanted to wear, as well as a specific dress I saw on their page that I was interested in trying on. The funny thing was, the vision and the specific dress were polar opposites. I told Lovely Bride I wanted lace, long sleeves, and a long train for my January winter wedding. The dress I had a feeling would be it, however, was a high neckline, deep open back, crepe dress with NO lace in sight. I tried the specific dress on first thing and that was it. I still tried on all of the other lace dresses that better matched what I thought I would always wear, but when you know you know! I was so appreciative of the Lovely Bride team for trusting my gut and not putting me in anything I wasn’t comfortable in. My appointment was perfect, I walked away with my dream gown ordered, and I felt like my wedding day was coming to life. Lovely Bride was also very communicative and accurate in estimating when my dress would be ready for pickup. My wedding was over a year from the date I actually found my dress, and I can attest to the fact that I loved it as much on my wedding day (if not more) than I did on that day over a year earlier when I tried on the sample size for the first time. Thanks to Lovely Bride for the perfect wedding dress shopping experience!
Lovely Bride DC was the BEST bridal experience. Tabby was patient, kind, and so knowledgable! She helped me balance my bridal vision and the opinions of my mom, future MIL, aunt, and sister. She pulled stunning dresses and helped me find the perfect one!
Worst experience ever. I was very excited to visit Lovely Bride since it came highly recommended. My appointment was one of the last and it was clear the staff was ready to leave. Not only were they unenthusiastic, they also weren’t attentive. All the other stores I visited, the staff helped you in dresses. The woman I worked with would hand me the dress expecting me to find my way in them. One dress Ialmost tripled getting out of and the staff turned around and just asked if I was ok. Her little enthusiasm left me feeling like every dress was a complete disappointment. Also, I wasn’t allowed to look through any of the dresses on my own. She promised the last grouping of dresses would have been ones I selected. Instead Erin couldn’t have gotten me out of there so quickly and completely skipped it. When your industry is built off that “wow” moment, at least fake it. Do not recommend this place to anyone.
I had the most wonderful experience at Lovely Bride! After visiting other bridal salons, I knew from the moment I walked into Lovely Bride that this would be the place I would find the dress. Their consultants were so helpful, engaged, and they really listened to my vision and pulled options tailored to my likes and dislikes based on each dress I tried on. They have such a positive, youthful aesthetic throughout the store and I’m so glad I found this salon!
We had a great experience with the team at Lovely bride - they made sure they understood what I was looking for (and took into consideration what actually looked good on me) and I ended up with the most unexpectedly perfect dress!
Totally agree with the other brides! Lovely was great, their store was just as their name implies... lovely. They provided first class service, listening to everything I was and was not interested in, not pushy at all, rather just trying to help find exactly what I wanted. They made sure to get my dress on time even though I had a short timeline and made recommendations for alteration shops. Extra bonus is the shop is totally IG worthy :)
Had a great experience at Lovely Bride! Alexa was amazing to work with and made the best recommendations. She understood what I was looking for and made me feel very comfortable the entire process. The rest of the salon was very clean, well-kept and easy to navigate. I can't wait for my accessories appointment! FYI, Lovely Bride does not have an in-house tailor but made recommendations of tailors that they work with (I did not see this as a negative).
I had a wonderful experience at Lovely Bride DC! I worked with Danielle and she was a gem! She made me feel extremely comfortable. I couldn't believe she even looked up my venue before my appointment which gave her ideas of styles I might love. Highly recommend checking out LB.
Lovely Bride DC was a really amazing experience. They were the first boutique I went to, and my stylist Leslie was phenomenal. They took the time to figure out my style and my figure and let me try on the dresses that look so beautiful on pinterest but not so great on me so I could be fully aware of my decisions. And the process is really great. I think it's hard to know what will look good on you, but they pick out three dresses from the beginning and let you decide what you like and what features about the dress you like or hate and keep narrowing down from there. This worked really well for me because I was really indecisive but also knew what I really did not like. Just come in with an open mind and you might be surprised! I highly recommend going here!
I love Lovely Bride DC and their staff! Setting up an appointment was seamless and they allow you to create a wishlist on their website before you even arrive. Once you arrive the space is SO cute with a great selection of gowns and accessories. I worked with Tabby who was fun and fashionable and did a great job pulling dresses for me. She pulled a few that weren't on my list that I ended up really liking! Overall, it was a fantastic experience!
Lovely Bride DC was a DREAM experience for me. It went so perfectly that I don't think I will even be able to describe it well enough in words. The shop was adorable. The stylists there were so warm and welcoming. My specific stylist was AMAZING. She listened to what I wanted, was so sweet, did not pressure me into anything, and also kept me under my budget! The selection of dresses and accessories were gorgeous. This was the first and only place I went shopping and do not regret a single thing about not going anywhere else. I am SO IN LOVE with my dress and cannot wait to pick it up. Thank you so much Lovely Bride DC!!!
I had a wonderful experience at Lovely Bride DC! The appointment was stress-free and allowed me to relax through the process. My consultant was friendly, helpful, and intuitive with my style. She ended up selecting a gown for me that ticked every one of my boxes, which I did not think was possible! I loved how welcoming and pleasant the shop's decor and ambiance were also! Yay Lovely!
I would HIGHLY recommend Lovely Bride. My consulatant was Tabby and she was fenomenal. She was the sweetest person, listened to my wishes, and there was absolutely no pressure to get a dress that day. Fortunately, I fell in love with a dress!! It was my first time trying on dresses and I am so happy I decided to come here.
Finding a dress was the hardest part of wedding planning so far... until I went to Lovely Bride DC!
Katie was my consultant and she was so helpful and sweet. She had great ideas for personalizing the dress and made me feel very comfortable. I felt like I could be honest about how I felt about the dresses and she was a great listener, with each dress we tried she narrowed in on the one.
I had 3 other bridal appointments prior to Lovely Bride, and only after my appointment at Lovely did I feel energized and ready to be a bride.
The salon itself is beautiful and relaxed, and there are dresses to suit every preference - modern, classic, traditional. I wanted something classy and elegant but different from what my friends and sisters wore.
Also! They carry larger sample sizes, a problem I've had at other stores is that I struggled to get dresses down past my hips, so it was impossible to tell if I liked the dress. At Lovely Bride, the samples fit really well.
Lovely Bride DC and the staff there were so wonderful! They have a vast array of styles of dresses, from traditional to super distinctive. We were fortunate enough to work with Tabby, who was so kind, warm, and eager to do whatever she could to help me find THE dress. She made the experience extra special! I'd highly recommend Lovely Bride DC to any bride!
Love Katey! She got my style immediately upon arrival and was already prepared with dresses pull. It’s a beautiful boutique with an amazing selection for those looking to be a modern bride. Again Katey was there when things got a bit complicated with others’ opinions, but she reminded me that ultimately it was my decision.
Tried on 10+ dresses and purchased within 1.5 hrs. Wish they had water tho, but we got coffee from across the street.
I had the most amazing experience at Lovely Bride DC. From setting up the appointments, having my first appointment to try on dresses and then picking up my wedding dress — everything went so smooth and was SO enjoyable. First off, the boutique is so beautiful from the minute you walk in. This was also the first place I had ever tried on dresses. Lesley helped me on my first visit — I had one dress in mind so she suggested to try that one on, would then pull a few other styles so I could get a feel for what I liked/didn’t like, and then after that I was able to walk around to pull a few more dresses that caught my eye. Lesley was so helpful and made me feel so comfortable and confident when trying on the dresses to find which one was best for me. Katie helped me on my second appointment and on the day I picked up my wedding and she was just amazing. She made me feel so comfortable and was open to any/all questions I had and genuinely wanted to get to know more about me/my wedding/my wedding planning process. My entire experience working with Lovely was so amazing — I would absolutely recommend this boutique to anyone searching for their wedding dress. Thank you so much for creating such an enjoyable (and smooth/easy) experience for me and making me feel so special!
I 100% without zero hesitation, recommend Lovely Bride Dc as your one and only bridal boutique!! I was greeted at the door by Katie, who was my stylist and from the moment I walked in, I fell in love with the shop! Not only were the gowns displayed beautifully and on the coolest iron clothing racks, the décor and overall vibe in the shop was just perfect. Katie was beyond professional and so kind and patient with me as this was the first shop I had been to. Katie did not rush me at all during the appointment and I even arrived late because of traffic! I had come into the shop with a dress in mind already and I was so happy that the shop had so many quality options, just in case I had reconsidered my original pick. Katie even discussed adding buttons to my dress which made me EVEN happier with my dress!! Then we discussed veil options and I was elated with he final look! I felt so fortunate to be a customer and can not wait until my big day to show off my wedding dress!!!! I would rate this boutique a ten if I could! Thank you so much Katie! I'm one happy bride to be!
Lovely Bride DC is my favorite salon in the area. Not only is the staff friendly and helpful, the store truly has a wide variety of styles and prices. They also have beautiful veils and other accessories. I'm so happy with my experience there and would recommend Lovely Bride to any DC-area bride-to-be!
After a stressful day of dress shopping, Lovely Bride DC was like a breath of fresh air. We made an appointment online for the next day. The process was so easy. When we got there, the staff were extremely helpful and really listened to what I wanted. My attendant pulled 10 dresses for me and I loved almost every single one (which was a big contrast from other places I had been to). She listened to what I wanted and found dresses that complimented my vision and my body type. I would definitely recommend this place to any bride!
Lovely provided me with the best experience out of any salon I visited while shopping for my dress. My appointment was on a weeknight after work, and the family member who was supposed to join me got caught in traffic - she only arrived five minutes before the appointment ended, but Danielle generously assured me she would let us stay as late as we needed to come to our decision. When I arrived, Danielle quickly picked out a handful of gowns for me to try based on the info in my appointment reservation. By the second dress, I pretty much had my answer. So we had a solid 45 minutes to just...... hang out and wait for my late family member. Danielle did an incredible job of filling the time and making me feel comfortable and welcome. The gowns are on display for you to browse, not hidden in some back room, and they're all tagged with their designer, name, and price, which seems rare. The level of attention I felt I was offered was truly above and beyond here. The gowns themselves are stocked in a range of sizes that seems sensible - I'm tiny and felt good in their samples, but they also carry plus sizes of many dresses in-store. The dresses themselves are all of remarkable quality in a wide range of styles, and the price points are reasonable and proportionate. Just awesome. Thank you, Danielle, and thank you Lovely Bride!
I worked with Kaitlyn who was able to provide fantastic assistance and guidance as I tried on dresses. I had also shown her a few options I liked which enabled her to pick styles that I was interested in, while also adding in a few unexpected options. The showing room was quiet and clean, which allowed a more intimate try-on experience. There was plenty of natural light and all the dresses I tried on were high quality and we in great shape. I highly recommend that brides visit the Lovely Bride in DC!
I had done some shopping around before coming across Lovely DC and I’m so happy I found them. This shop and the women who work there are so incredibly helpful. A lot of places push dresses on you without you truly knowing what you want. I had two appointments before deciding on the one. And they were so friendly and easy to work with. Thanks for helping me find my perfect dress!
Couldn't be happier with my experience at Lovely Bride!! Due to a personal situation I was super discouraged I wasn't going to find "the one". Katie was my stylist and she was so patient and compassionate with me. After narrowing down a few dresses in the morning she welcomed me back later that day if I wanted to try them on again. When we came back later we let her know that I probably wouldn't be making a decision that day. Well, obviously that wasn't the case!! When I couldn't decide between two dresses she brought the other stylists out from the back for reinforcement. I felt so supported by all of the girls and had the moment of clarity I had desperately been searching for. I said yes to the PERFECT dress! Thank you so much Lovely Bride! It was a special day!
Lovely Bride DC is an amazing shop that makes you feel so welcomed when you first walk in. Danielle is the best - she was amazing to have on my initial try on day and throughout the whole process. My dress was my favorite part of my wedding (besides the groom). Lovely Bride worked with me being and out of town bride by holding my dress until I was back visiting. Danielle also worked with my last minute to buy and ship a headpiece. She even contacted me the week of to make sure it arrived on time. Loved Lovely Bride, loved Danielle, and loved my Limor Rosen dress.
My visit to Lovely Bride yesterday was wonderful! Danielle greeted me upon arrival and then Lizzie was my stylist. Lizzie asked me a bunch of questions to determine what I was looking for, then let me pick out several dresses from the showroom. She was so nice, helpful, and patient with me. I was by myself so I valued her opinions. Plus, I found my dress! It was actually the first one I tried on. I would definitely recommend Lovely Bride and Lizzie! Their selection is a little small, normal for a boutique, so I would suggest looking at their website before visiting to make sure they have what you're looking for. :) Also, it's in Georgetown so the only parking close by is street parking. If you don't want to jump into that mess, I highly recommend public transportation. Not sure where the nearest metro station is but I saw a couple bus stops nearby.
I absolutely loved getting my wedding dress with the Lovely Bride DC. Katie was amazing and had such a great eye for my style. After I described to her the general vibe I wanted, she came of with a variety of great options. She was super supportive, helpful, and knowledgeable during my first and second appointments. I can’t recommend enough!
Amazing experience and gorgeous dress! I hadn’t even planned to go there but we passed by and popped in and made an appointment for later that day. I bought the third dress I put on! It was absolutely perfect for me. I loved the energy in the store and the girl that helped me was so sweet and helpful. Highly recommend!
Great experience - went twice over the course of six months and had the same associate each time. She ended up recommending a total wild card dress I fell in love with! Really listened to what I was looking for.
Lovely Bride was the first place I went to try on wedding dresses and I had a great experience! My consultant, Katie, was a dream to work with - she provided great dress suggestions based on my feedback, kept to my preferred price point, and was a super kind advocate when I started getting overwhelmed with different options. :) The store was beautiful, welcoming, and had a warm, bright vibe. Overall the dress selection was diverse and helped me hone in on my style. I didn't end up buying my dress here, butI also felt no pressure to purchase a dress same-day!) I would highly recommend Lovely Bride to others.
I don’t even know where to begin. Best day of my life. My stylist clearly reviewed the in-depth profile I filled our prior to the appointment because she pulled three gorgeous dresses from the designer I’m obsessed with, one of them was even one I’d pinned on Pinterest before. She was so knowledgeable and helpful, she knew exactly what look I was going for but pulled a few “wild cards” just to make me try some different styles. I fell absolutely in love with the first dress I had tried on (the one she pulled and the one from my Pinterest board) and even though it was just slightly over budget, they were willing to work with me when it came to accessories. I’m so happy and seriously counting down the minutes to the day I can wear my dress again!
Lovely Bride DC was a beautiful experience. I reached out online to confirm a dress was carried and corresponded with Danielle who was incredibly nice and helpful! I was in and out of town for a while so I sent her many pictures and she helped me for weeks leading up to my appointment when I was back in town. From the moment you walk in, everyone is friendly and welcoming. The salon itself is beautiful, with a wide selection but not too much to be overwhelming. They had a great range of gowns from classically simple to lacey bohemian. I had looked at the dresses they had in stock ahead of time and listed them on my appointment request. Katie was my stylist and she was FANTASTIC. I could not have dreamed of a more kindhearted, patient individual to help me through this process. It was my first bridal salon visit and Katie made me feel right at home. After discussing the wedding and some likes/dislikes I had, she went through all the dresses I had listed and then each designer to see if there were any to add. She made amazing recommendations, understanding how a gown would fit, as well as what undertones it had. Most importantly, she made a very nervous bride-to-be feel relaxed. She helped to guide me through the process of figuring out my own opinions and what I wanted. She never voiced her own opinion but somehow helped me to realize my own when I was at a loss. When we narrowed down the options, she suggested trying on a veil (which had totally slipped my mind!) and managed to select the perfect one on the first try. They had several belts and other accessories as well to try. I truly cannot thank her and Lovely Bride enough for such a wonderful experience.
I loved every moment of my dress shopping process with Lovely Bride. Their DC location is so beautiful and comfortable! I only had to come in twice before I said yes to the dress! You will be in great hands buying your dress with Lovely Bride
TLDR: I found a dress and veil I absolutely love at a very nice price. The second appointment with Danielle was efficient, helpful and attentive. The first appointment was ... Not.
Our first appointment was less than stellar. The woman helping us seemed distracted, confused and generally "absent" from the whole process. She said she'd worked there for 3 years, but had little knowledge of the dresses and wouldn't listen to anything I was telling her. My bridesmaids ended up picking out the dresses to try on.
To make matters worse, my mom had a severe allergic reaction to the heavy perfume. She had to leave because of it, and the sales woman offered 0 assistance in helping us find a solution to help my mom. She actually seemed to hardly react to it at all. Her inability to help in any capacity really dampened the mood. The only reason we came back was because my bridesmaid had found a dress I really liked and we needed to figure out a solution to help my mom at a later date so she could see it.
When we came back the second time, Danielle turned down the AC and worked with me to make sure my mom was able to be there and see the dress. She helped us take pictures and brought back that "special" feeling. Thank you!
Lovely Bride has a beautiful, calm, and quiet store that was such a relief after some of the other crowded and rushed salons that I went to. I felt relaxed and never felt rushed. I was able to find a beautiful dress within my price cap and from the initial appointment to pickup, Lovely Bride and Alexa were professional and pleasant to work with.
Love this bridal shop! The dresses are gorgeous and the store is beautiful, clean, and has great vibes. The employees are incredible and so helpful. They really listen to what you're looking for and aren't pushy. I had already bought a dress at another shop, hated it, tried to return it, decided to give it a shot, waited for it to come in, still hated it, and the shop gave me hell. I went to lovely bride in a time crunch with the Londyn gown in mind and fell in love with it the second I put it on. They fit me in for an emergency appointment the day I called and also let me come back the next day with my family to get the final OK before buying. The Londyn gown was able to be rushed with no extra charge and if I remember correctly it came in in about 4 weeks! I am so grateful for lovely bride!!! My dress may have been my favorite thing about my wedding!
Lovely Bride was the perfect place to go dress shopping. They had a beautiful selection at a variety of price points, and were very respectful of my budget (something I didn't find at other Georgetown dress boutiques). The showroom is beautiful, the sales staff is nice and helpful, and I was thrilled with my dress!
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