m. Elizabeth Bridal (formerly l'atelier couture)

Beautiful one of a kind pieces!

Top of the line. I went to multiple bridal dress shops in Minneapolis and San Francisco and l'atelier is the classiest, most high-end of all the shops I visited. Even if you think the dresses here are out of your price range go just to get the experience - your own private room, champagne, top designers - just like in the movies. I ended up not buying my dress from l'atelier only because I ultimately thought a dress from another shop just looked the best on me, but I have no doubt that the entire experience would have been as refined as the try-on appointment.

I ended up purchasing my gown here. I really had a wonderful shopping experience and even ended up returning to purchase a cocktail dress for my rehearsal. Unfortunately, we had several problems once we made our purchases. My measurements had not changed at all between ordering and my first fitting, however, when I tried it on, the dress was clearly way too tight. It barely zipped all the way in back, it was difficult for me to breathe, and it did not look flattering because it was squeezing my back so tightly. The sales lady assured me that this was normal. She said that the fabric would conform to my body. I was not convinced, but having never purchased a wedding dress before, decided to listen. I took my dress in for alterations at their recommended seamstress and the woman there said she couldn't believe they let me leave the store looking like that. She said this was clearly not a good fit and could barely get the gown zipped. They ended up having to let out all the extra fabric to achieve a good fit. Thankfully they fixed it, but the alterations were very costly. If my measurements didn't change at all, there should be no reason a $4,000 dress custom ordered to my measurements should need to be let out all the way in order to zip. I am especially convinced of their mistake after purchasing a cocktail dress. I found a dress and the woman mentioned that the sample was shorter than they typically come in. I'm short so when I ordered the dress, I told them that I wanted it to be the same length as the sample. I went in to try on my dress the day before my rehearsal. The gown was wrinkled and way too long. The sales lady insisted they ordered the shorter hem line. We found the sample and a manager came in and measured the gowns. The sample was 30" in length and my dress was 35". She checked the order sheet and agreed my dress was off by several inches. They offered to hem my dress in time for my dinner. It was inconvenient for me to make another trip to the salon the day before my wedding, but to make matters worse, they charged us for alterations even though it was admittedly their mistake! She even said she was "waiving the fee" to steam the dress that they handed to me wrinkled! We then mentioned that my wedding dress, too, had been off by an inch or so and the sales woman said she is sure she did a cup adjustment to make sure it was fitting properly. We most certainly did not have one, so now I feel like they didn't do something they should have done. This experience was so ridiculous that my mother wrote a letter to the owner who referred my mother to the office manager. The office manager refunded our alterations fee, did not offer any kind of apology for any of our problems, and did not take any responsibility for the issues had with my wedding gown.. Clearly though, their interest is in taking your money and not where it should be- in ensuring their customers satisfaction. I would not recommend that anyone shop here. You may well end up having to pay more for alterations to get what you ordered in the first place. The brands they sell are available elsewhere and for what you'll pay for one of these dresses, you should go somewhere that will treat you better and avoid or at least take responsibility for their mistakes. There is no reason anyone should pay thousands for gowns that come in wrinkled and off by several inches. If it happened to me TWICE, I am certain I'm not the only one.

My experience with L'atelier was excellent. I initially called to see if they carried a specific designer and though I had to leave a message, my call was returned within the hour. I was able to get an appointment on a weekday with just a few days' notice and they accomodated my request to only try on one specific gown sample (at that point I had narrowed in on a specific style). I also got to try a variety of belts and veils with the dress. The loft-style space on the 4th floor is spacious and bright, but also provides privacy. I was fortunate that the specific gown sample I was interested in was in excellent condition and available for purchase at a discount, so I not only got a great deal but was able to walk out with dress in hand. Thanks L'atelier!

These ladies know what they are doing!! Such an amazing and classy experience. My gown was impeccable and the ladies made the whole experience one to remember. HIGHLY recommend for and A+ wedding dream.

These ladies made me feel like a million dollars. These gowns were well constructed and made my figure look it's best. I was worried looking for a dress thinking my proportions, as a tall women, would we hard to fit. But unlike and other shopping experience this was a dream! I was so excited and loved my dress every time I went back to be fit and felt beautiful on my wedding day, what more can you ask? I can say I bought a timeless heirloom that I look forward to sharing with generations to come.

I absolutely loved getting my gown and bridal accessories at l'atelier. They have the most beautiful selection of gowns - you don't need to travel to NY or Chicago to get a gown if you're in Minnesota because l'atelier has all the most amazing designers you could ever want. I got a Vera Wang gown from l'atelier and also got my veil there and a custom made sash. They brought the woman who makes the sash into the store for a trunk show so we could custom design it together. Their alterations team also did a great job of fitting the gown to me and making some alterations to really customize it to what I wanted. Certainly the best bridal salon in Minnesota!

I was really looking for quality and timeless style in my dress and an experience that I would remember forever. Madeline and Christina made sure I looked and felt just perfect on my wedding day! Christina helped me find my dress and helped me stay in my budget. It was a wonderful experience and I wish I could find the dress all over again!

L'atelier couture set the tone for the entire wedding planning experience. their shop is a fairytale and the ladies of L'atelier make wedding dress shopping a dream come true.

Such a personal, elegant, and exceptional experience! Loved the big rooms, private appointments, and caring staff! Seamstress is fabulous, too! Recommend it all!

L'atelier provided the best experience I could have asked for throughout the wedding process. Madeline was so helpful and amazing to work with. They created the dream dress for me. I just absolutely loved going to the beautiful boutique! I would recommend hands down to get your dress from L'atelier especially for the overall experience and service. I felt like a princess the entire process.

Better than Say Yes to the Dress. I felt special and well taken care of. They really know what they are doing and the designers they carry are fabulous. Oh, and their alterations expert is the best in the world. You would never have guess I had major alterations done a week before the wedding! Love, love. Book a fitting!

They have amazing selections and did a great job of working with my budget since many of their options were way above my price range. The alterations were perfect as well.

L'atelier is THE place to find your designer wedding dress in the Twin Cities area. They carry a wonderful selection of brands, and treat you like a princess from the moment you step foot in the boutique. I live in NYC and came home to MN to find my dress - really can't say enough great things about this boutique and recommend it to anyone who is looking for the star treatment :)

I bought my wedding gown for my recent wedding in September 2012. My dress was an Amsale and I loved it! We had shopped around at many different locations, but in the end, we found L'atelier to have the best selection. Madeline and Amanda were awesome to work with, they helped with all of my fittings. I would recommend L'atelier for anyone looking for a higher end wedding gown.

I found my dream wedding dress in a magazine a year ago, made by Le Spose di Gio. L'Atelier Couture was the only boutique in the US that would special order this dress for me (since no one carried it). They assured me that even though we were ordering the dress without trying it on, that the designer was high-quality. The dress was custom-made according to my measurements. I finally tried it on for the first time today, and IT LOOKED AMAZING! Amanda was SO helpful as I tried on the dress and patient as my mom and mom-in-law took 100's of pictures! We were never rushed or pushed to purchase accessories. We did find the perfect veil and they have a great selection of purses and jewelry, too! Although I wasn't looking for a dress, their dress selection was great, too! All very high-quality. They really cover all of the details (from shipping the dress back to me in my hometown, to offering to Facetime chat as we consult with a local seamstress during fittings). I really appreciate that they cared about my dress just as much as I do.

They were fantastic from start to finish. They helped me pick out the perfect dress & accessorized with a belt that I love & never would have found on my own. My parents still talk about how special l'atelier made them feel when we went to pick out my dress - it's one of those moments I will always remember. The fittings were great & they were so helpful providing advice on what kind of jewlery to wear, etc. I had to travel with my dress from MN to FL and was worried about how it would hold up during the flight, but they packed it so well, it was perfect when we arrived. Could not be happier with my experience!

I somehow knew that I would get my dress here and I did! Amanda is wonderful and seems to know exactly what is best for the bride!

Amanda (the owner) keeps a perfect stock. Every dress in there was something I liked...then you find one you love and can't live without. Never have and never will wear a more beautiful dress than the one I found here. Professional and personalized service. Worth travelling to MN for (not to mention no sales tax!)

L'atelier was the first place I went to try on gowns - having briefly stopped by The Wedding Shoppe on Grand, I was expecting a somewhat stressful experience - totally not that at all. Amanda took tons of time with me on my first appointment, talked to me about what I was looking for (I had no clue) and pulled a wide variety of gowns for me to try in addition to the ones I chose. I narrowed it down to three on my first appointment, but I knew which one I was in love with...unfortunately it was also the one that was quite a bit out of the price range I'd originally set for myself. I made two more appointments after the first one to try on the "top three" again, and I also went to three other bridal shops but none of them compared to the quality and service at L'atelier. A word of caution - I went in knowing I was willing to spend quite a bit on a dress that I loved, but if you are looking for a bargain that is not what L'atelier is about. They do have trunk shows and sample sales occasionally, but they specialize in couture and carefully select the designers and styles they carry. That being said, I never once felt pressured, or like I was being sold up, and Amanda and Madeline were very helpful and totally understanding of any limitations or extra time we needed to make a decision. In the end I got my dream dress and could not have been happier. If you are looking for a dress that is special and a work of art, this is the place for you. L'atelier makes wedding gown shopping what it should be - relaxing, pampered and fun!

they brought in the dress I wanted (and bought) at my request. They helped me accessorize the dress in my style (veil and hair piece). They had great advice about how to care fro the dress at the wedding and where to get it cleaned post wedding. They were very helpful and called to let me know about different things I was interested in. Great customer service. Their seamstress is phenomenal. My dress fit me like a glove and my husband was thrilled!

I LOVED my dress, the service was great, and the atmosphere was always calming and inviting!