About this vendor
We wanted to be a part moments made of smiles that hurt your face, eyes that get misty with joy, and celebrations you wish could go on forever. Fifteen years later, we’re still doing just that from our little shop in a coral-facade building of Miracle Mile, providing brides with a carefully curated collection of designer gowns, a warm and welcoming staff, and an attentive experience from beginning to end.
From Lilly the owner, to the entire Merlili Team, our ladies strive to make each woman feel comfortable, listened-to, and most importantly, feel like the most beautiful version of herself for her Big Day. From the moment you say “yes!” to the perfect gown with hugs and tears, to when you finally walk down the aisle with your heart swelling in your chest, we want to be there with you.
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- Tiaras
- Sashes & Belts
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- Hispanic or Latinx-owned Business
- Woman-owned Business
Dresses
- Wedding Dresses
Fashion Services
- Alterations
- Bridal Stylists
- Plus Size Available
- Private Appointments Available
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1 estrella es mucho para este lugar.
Mi hermana decidio comprar su vestido de novia aqui, y le tomaron "medidas" para ordernarselo justo a su size, tuvo que pagar un envio "rush" por mandarlo a pedir a su size, 3 semanas esperando y cuando al fin llega, es un vestido 3 veces mas grande que la medida de ella y encima de eso entonces ahora tendria que pagar por hacerle arreglos.
No hay manager ni la dueña del negocio con quien hablar y resolver ese asunto. El vestido fue enviado a la tienda y en la tienda se quedo, porque no fue lo que mi hermana pidio y encima no quieren devolverle el dinero. Han arruinado una de las experiencias mas importantes para una novia a una pesadilla. NO LO RECOMIENDO PARA NADA!!
1 estrella es mucho para este lugar.
Mi hermana decidio comprar su vestido de novia aqui, y le tomaron "medidas" para ordernarselo justo a su size, tuvo que pagar un envio "rush" por mandarlo a pedir a su size, 3 semanas esperando y cuando al fin llega, es un vestido 3 veces mas grande que la medida de ella y encima de eso entonces ahora tendria que pagar por hacerle arreglos.
No hay manager ni la dueña del negocio con quien hablar y resolver ese asunto. El vestido fue enviado a la tienda y en la tienda se quedo, porque no fue lo que mi hermana pidio y encima no quieren devolverle el dinero. Han arruinado una de las experiencias mas importantes para una novia a una pesadilla. NO LO RECOMIENDO PARA NADA!!
The best place I could find to buy my wedding dress.
I had the absolute best experience with Merlili finding and fitting my wedding dress! From the start, I wasn't expecting to have that "This is my dress" moment, but Manuela guided me (and my somewhat difficult entourage) through the shopping appointment gracefully. She truly listened to what I wanted and encouraged me to just try things on without any pressure or expectation. When I put on my dress, I loved everything about it but wasn't quite willing to commit until I saw it bustled and with a veil. Manuela patiently showed me how to bustle it and tried on a variety of veils with me until I had my moment. I cancelled every other shopping appointment I had because I knew this was the one. Manuela was there at every appointment, helping me and making sure that everything was perfect for me. She went above and beyond to take photos for me and FaceTime my mom and make a video for how to bustle my wedding dress for my Maid of Honor. The Merlili team communicated clearly with me about when to expect the dress and veil and how to proceed with alterations. My wedding dress fit so perfectly, and I have had so many compliments about how well it fit and how beautiful the gown was. I am still SO IN LOVE with this dress and veil and so grateful to the Merlili team!
Sonia is my wedding veil life saver at Merlili Bridal Boutique. She is sweet, caring, attentive to detail, and knew the perfect veil to compliment by wedding gown. The cathedral veil she found for me was absolutely gorgeous- sparky with floral appliqués. She went out of her way to ensure I had a beautiful hair accessory to make my wedding day an absolute dream come true. I was a beautiful bride because of her sparkly touch. Thank you Sonia for being so caring to my mother and I and making us feel so special at your store. 5/5 Stars!!!! 👰🏽♀️
Oh my goodness. Not only did we find the most PERFECT dress, but they helped me customize it to make it even more beautiful. Manuela is an angel on earth and made me feel like the most special gorgeous bride in the world. Love this team ♥️ every part of this process was stress free and wonderful thanks to Manuela and Merlili
100% recommend Merlili Bridal Boutique!! Manuela helped me find my dream wedding dress and had the best suggestions! I was anxious about wedding dress shopping because it’s such a big decision, but she made the entire experience enjoyable! She was able to imagine little details that I couldn’t think of and really brought everything together. She could tell I wanted to add a little detail but I couldn’t figure out what was missing, and she found the perfect accessory that made it exactly what I was looking for.
I had the most amazing experience with Merlili Bridal Boutique. I was specifically interested in trying on Wona Concept dresses because of a sentimental tie with the Ukrainian designer and Merlili more than delivered. I worked with Manuela who is an absolute treasure!!! She is so nice, professional, and highly informed and educated about all the dresses, designers, etc! I wasn’t really sure about style or silhouette so she made sure I tried several different types of dresses until I knew what I liked best. I ended up doing an Avrora dress with Yasmin overskirt and let me just say wow!!! I’m so in love with my dress and wish I could wear it over and over again! You definitely need to visit Merlili. You will be eternally grateful!
Such an amazing experience at Merlili! Camila and Manuela were more than helpful in finding me my dream dress and making sure that it fit me perfectly. They made me feel so beautiful and couldn’t ask for a better experience.
I am so beyond happy that I chose Merlili for my wedding dress. They were incredibly attentive and we’re so patient throughout the process of me choosing the perfect dress. Their collection of dresses is unique and absolutely stunning. I found my dream dress and was taken care of so well by everybody. It was just the experience I’ve always dreamed of. I’m so thankful for the team there and for the entire experience!!! I can’t wait to walk down the aisle in my gorgeous Wona Concept gown.
I went to quite a few bridal shops and the service at Merlili was the absolute best. The young ladies who work there were pushy at all and looked out for my best interest. They had fabulous options and so happy to have found my gorgeous dress there.
I was visiting my parents in Miami, and decided to stop in a few wedding dress boutiques. I spent the entire day looking at dresses, and finally, we popped into Merlili. They were so sweet and accommodating, and even saw me early (we came in at 3:30 even though my appointment was at 4:00). The ladies working there were so helpful, bringing the perfect accessories to go with my dress. I purchased my gown right then and there. I live in another state, and the lovely staff at Merlili took incredible care packaging and sending my dress to me. I can't recommend this beautiful boutique enough!
My experience at Merlili Bridal Boutique was truly amazing! Manuela was super professional and friendly, which made me feel at ease to try on many wedding dresses. From all the bridal boutiques we went to Merlili was the most fun shopping experience that I will never forget. They have an amazing selection of wedding dresses, especially the Zavana Bridal collection! Our trip from abroad to Merlili Bridal Boutique is truly one we will remember. Thank you Manuela for your amazing friendly service!
So happy I came here!! We had gone to two other stores and I wasn't really into any of the dresses, after we came here, the second dress I tried on I started crying and knew this was the dress!! They were super helpful!! The dresses here are stunning!!
The lady was 20 mins late for my appointment and served a walk in before getting to me. Very unprofessional.
Although I didn’t purchase my dress at this salon I would still recommend my experience to any brides to be! Maite was beyond helpful and went above an beyond to help narrow down my dress search. She was very attentive and Knowledgeable! 5 stars ⭐️
I went to several stores and literally cried each time when I couldn’t find “the dress.” Finding a wedding dress should be an exciting moment and I’m so grateful that I was referred to Merlili Bridal. They have so many options, everything is unique, with intricate designs, excellent quality, affordable options for every budget, and great customer service. My wedding photos are amazing because I felt beautiful and comfortable in my dress. From the kind manager Lili, to the ladies who help you find your dress, to the incredible alterations woman - you will feel like a stunning bride.
I had an appointment and they were so nice they took me way early beyond my appointment! I went to maybe 8-10 bridal stores and could not find a single dress that I liked. I tried on two dresses at Merlili and that second dress was IT! I’m so happy I came to this store and I cannot wait for my fittings!
LOVED my experience here! This was the first place I went to when dress shopping because it was the only place I could make a last minute appointment at and I'm so happy I did. The store is super beautiful, you get a dressing room while you're party waits outside by the bigger mirrors. Manuela was INCREDIBLE! She was so patient, sweet and knowledgeable which is exactly what you need. She never once rushed or pressured me and truly listened to what I wanted to try to make it happen. In the end, Manuela was able to piece together the idea I had told her and gave me plenty of time to walk around in the dress and think about it. Unfortunately I felt like I wasn't ready to move forward and ended up finding my dream dress somewhere else a few days later but I really wished my dream dress was at Merlili because I LOVED working with Manuela and this store so much!!
My wedding dress team (mom and best friend) and I, traveled to Miami for a two-day dress hunt/girls vacation! The customer service with Merlili was great from the beginning, from prompt response here on Wedding Wire, to flexibility when I needed to change the date due to COVID. My appointment was early in the morning during a week day and we had the store to ourselves. My consultant Maria Teresa was so caring and knowledgable. I loved the dresses she chose and was really happy that she allowed us to also look around the store and choose options. Seriously, the selection is absolutely gorgeous, I literally felt like a kid in a candy store! Thank you to Maria Teresa for her patience, even when I decided to honor my other appointment I had that day. Ultimately, I returned, and said yes to a stunning Wona Concept gown! Maria Teresa stuck around after hours so I could come back and officially say yes to the dress, complete with pictures and a glass of champagne. I couldn't have asked for a better experience. Thank you, Merlili! :-)
Merlili bridal is, hands down, THE BEST wedding boutique!!! As a bride during these uncertain times, planning the wedding of my dreams has been a challenge- however, Merlili bridal made all of my wedding gown dreams come true! From a beautiful selection of gowns and accessories, to incredible customer service, support, expert advice, flawless alterations and so on, Merlili bridal is the one-stop wedding store that you can depend on & feel so happy that you chose! I cannot thank Lilly and her dream team enough for making this the best experience a bride can ask for. Thank you, Merlili bridal!!🤍
Lilly and Maria Teresa are what dreams are made of! There are no words to describe my amazing experience with Merlili Bridal Boutique. From the beginning, Lilly was so sweet and professional. She truly cares about the brides style, Likes, dislikes, budget and does not pressure you or waste your time with any other options. Prior to receiving a list of options available that fit my style, Lilly asked for me to create a Pinterest board of dress inspirations and every option she provided based on my board was EXACTLY what I dreamed of. Not to mention the quality of the dresses at Merlili is AMAZING! I highly recommend coming into Merlili for all your bridal needs. They will not disappoint and I’m certain you will find the dress of your dreams here. Just like I did 💜
Merlili Bridal Salon was the perfect place to find my dream gown! Marta was amazing and made you feel right at home. She was so helpful in helping me pick and try on as many dresses as I’d like. Her overall kind demeanor made the experience great. They had a wide variety of wedding dresses to choose from all of which were uniquely beautiful. I would recommend Merlili to anyone wanting to say yes to the dress!
Jackie at Merlili is amazing! I had been dress shopping twice before this...tried on 30+ gowns at other places and was feeling super overwhelmed. I decided to go by myself to Merlili and Jackie was so helpful. I saw my dress as soon as I walked in and Jackie was so supportive and honest! She made me feel comfortable and myself. Love this place and their professionalism! Thank you for making it so easy!
I was about a month out from my wedding day and no dress 😩. I found Merlili Bridal online and decided to book an appointment.
From the moment I stepped in, they were so helpful, so pleasant and def calmed any worries I had about finding a dress.
There’s tons of variety in there but the first dress I tried on was it for me.
They were so accommodating and definitely made my dress shopping and alterations so so easy.
I loved my dress and 10/10 would recommend. Thank you guys so much
Merlili was a dream from beginning to end. This was my one stop shop for everything. My dress, veil and beautiful accessories. The prices fit my budget perfectly and Sonia was the sweetest. Thank you Merlili for bringing my vision to light and making me feel like a Q U E E N.
The ladies at Merlili were wonderful! I worked with Jackie on finding my dress, and she took the time to look at my inspo and translate that into dresses that met that style and worked with my body type and budget. When we found my GORGEOUS dress the whole staff celebrated with us by bringing champagne and helping us take photos. Then when it was time for alterations the seamstress did such a great job tailoring the dress perfectly to me, you would never know that the top was a little big for me (I'm pear shaped, so this we expected). I got nothing but compliments on my dress, I couldn't have been happier! Thank you ladies!
I am from Jacksonville, FL and was only in coral gables for 1 day to find a wedding dress. The team at merlili made sure they could help me in every way possible to make my wedding dress dreams come true. I found *the* dress here, probably because of their vast options of all the prettiest and trendiest styles. When the dress was delivered, They were also able to do the first fitting and finish all alterations within one weekend. This was amazing accommodation because it allowed me to travel only once more to pick up the dress ready to go. The alterations looked perfect and within good budget. Thank you Merlili for all your help.
As a client of Merlili Bridal Boutique, I am extremely pleased with the welcome and assistance I received from Marta Alonso. She listens to your likes and fine-tunes the dresses that meet your wants.
The wedding dress event is made to leave a lasting great impression on one of the most memorable moments in one’s married life & Marta did just that!
Therefore, I said “yes to the dress!”
Thank you!
Merlili Bridal was definitely the best boutique I went to and let me say I went to ALOT of stores! I didn't have an appointment and the took me with no problem. I met the owner the first day and she could not have been nicer! They have beautiful dresses and the seamstress is AMAZING she truly pays attention to detail made some changes to my dress to make it truly my own. I would definitely recommend to any bride to be!
Jackie and the entire team at Merlili are wonderful! They made me feel so comfortable and helped me find my dream dress. They deserve more than 5 stars!
Merlili boutique was recommended to me by a friend and I am so glad I went with them! They were the one and only place I tried on dresses. I felt at home right away with Marta. She found dresses that fit exactly what I had envisioned for myself. The seamstress (I cannot remember her name) was soooo sweet and knocked out my alterations in one week! I felt like a goddess in my dress and cannot say enough good things at Merlili. The shop is spotless, all the girls are friendly and you are SURE to find your dream dress from their inventory!
This was my first stop on my journey to find a dress and I was expecting this wonderful experience and time with my mom however I didn’t have the best experience when I visited Merlili. I called ahead of time to schedule an appointment and informed the lady who answered the phone that I am plus sized and wanted to make sure that there were samples to try on. She assured me that not only did they have some styles in the brand I was interested in but they had plenty of options in plus size for me to try on. When I got there no items were pulled ahead of time, and when I asked about a specific vendor the stylist said they didn’t have any for me to try on. As we were picking out dresses for me to sample, the stylist seemed exasperated and irritated to deal with someone plus sized. We got into the fitting room and I immediately started dripping with sweat, there was no air conditioning in the fitting rooms so this made the trying on dresses process even tougher. I’m a size 22/24 trying on size 16/18 dresses with no a/c. After we couldn’t get about 4 dresses on, the stylist gave up and didn’t even try to make my experience better. What should have been an hour appointment was finished in under 25 minutes. Such a shame I was expecting so much more.
From the moment I called Merlili boutique to schedule an appointment, I was treated with professionalism and respect . The good vibes were so apparent! Upon arriving at the boutique ( our first in a 2 day appointment filled schedule) ; the help and expertise was apparent. We not only found our wedding dress( said yes to the dress for my niece on the first stop); but was able to schedule another day for the bride to show her mother , with more champagne and photos. This is a home grown store with 2 sisters that started the store . Very down to earth, knowledgeable and unpretentious. A wonderful experience!
I arrived at Merlili Bridal after a full day of wedding shopping. I had seen a few dresses that I really liked during that day. But, they didn’t get me the reaction I wanted. To be completely honest, my party and I were hungry and tired at this point. From the minute we walked in, Jackie went above and beyond to accommodate us. She helped us choose dresses to try on and even took it upon herself to choose one she knew I would love. We laughed, cried and had a fantastic time. I cannot thank them enough for making my wedding dress shopping experience the best.
I purchased my dress from Merlili Bridal Boutique after trying on about 10 dresses. It was the perfect dress and I needed only minor adjustments. I bought the dress a year in advance and kept it at the store. I told the store the changes I wanted to make, including adding cups and satin buttons along the back, possibly removing some of the tulle along with the standard sizing alterations.
When it came time for my first fitting, the seamstress dismissed the changes I wanted to make. She was very unpleasant and said that removing tulle wouldn't look good. I let it go and just went with it.
For my second fitting two weeks before the wedding, she called me an hour before my appointment to tell me she wasn't done yet and asked if I could come in an hour later. When I arrived, she hadn't communicated that to the store employee. We waited an hour for her to finish with another bride.
Once I tried on the dress, the majority of the alterations had not been made. The cups were not sewn into the dress and the buttons were not added. When I asked her why it wasn't done, she said the instructions were written in english and she didnt speak english.
It wasn't until my mom called Olympia, (who was fantastic), that the alterations were made and my dress was ready for my wedding day. She apologized but overall, it was a terrible experience dealing with the seamstress. It was added stress and both times, I left the store in tears.
My dress was beautiful and selecting it was great, but the seamstress was just too negative and unpleasant to work with.
I bought my beautiful dress here in February for my October wedding. I was lucky enough to find a sample gown that only need to shorten the lenght and take in the top at the sides. Pretty easy, so I thought.
I went in for the alterations and the nightmare began: the first seamstress I worked with was very chatty and I don't think was paying enough attention because by time I came to pick up the dress it was all wrong. Top not taken in enough, falling apart at the seams (opening in my hands), rips in the tulle that were not there before, thread that was left hanging. To top it off I was initially given a bag to store the dress that smelled like mold. When I asked about it i was told they didn't have any others. I spent a weekend in tears and contemplated buying a new dress. Emailed the owner twice, asking her to call me but she never did. The sales girl scheduled me with another seamstress who I met for 3 additional fittings (went there 5 times total, I live 50 miles away). She told me that the other seamstress didn't do a good job because "they don't pay much", even though I was not charged little for alterations. They were not concerned about the fact my destination wedding departure was getting close and kept on saying there was plenty of time. I had to take time off work to go there since there was no other way to complete my dress otherwise.
I ended up being given a new garment bag and my dress was down on time.
Except that before my first dance both my wedding planner and venue special events manager had to pin the bottom of it since I kept stepping on it, even with the bustle properly tied.
Not an apology from the owner, not a refund for the alteration fee I paid (yet I had to drive there 3 additional times at 50 miles each way) and not a word on covering parking fees to make up for their poor work.
This is not the experience I had envisioned when buying my wedding dress.
Excellent service, helpful, friendly with a great variety of designs ... they genuinely care about your wedding as much as you do!
After going to about 6 different bridal stores and trying on countless of dresses, the second I saw my dress I fell in love. Everyone at merlili was so nice and so helpful. I dealt a lot with Lilly and she was so amazing. They have all styles possible and have great prices too!
When I first enter to the store I didn’t have an apoinment and still they let me in.I could said that every dress I try, I like it.They have great quality and beautiful dresses of your dreams.The prices are reasonable and the customer service is great.The store is small but clean.All staff when you come in ,they smile at you.I went to all store of coral gables and this store they treat me well and work with me plus they were patience with me.They gave me even ideas for the dress as well .I recomend this place and you will never regret it.My wedding is in a month and I’m super excited to get my dress at the store which they save it for me because I live in NC.
Last May I went wedding dress shopping at Merlili. I had the 10am appointment, and the lady was 15 min late in getting the shop opened. Log story short; we got my dress here. It was gorgeous, and it was in my price range.
We got the first round of alterations in December for my February wedding. While at my fitting they advised that we pick the dress up the Thursday before my wedding, because I may slim down a little bit (after I thought it needed to be let out in the corset). They insisted we wait, and that the alterations in February would take no more than an hour.
On Wednesday at 7pm before my wedding I got an email from a shop Manager saying "
I just received a call from our seamstress Ana and she's experiencing an emergency and will not be able to come to the boutique tomorrow morning. You're welcome to come in and try the dress on and take it if all is well, or I could reschedule you for the same time Friday morning, as she should be here Friday without problem, in case you still need any last-minute tweaks.
I apologize for the terribly short notice! This was completely unforeseen. I'm about to lock up the store but if you email me I will be able to see it from home. Kind regards,"
I never got an email or call that night. I emailed 3 times and called multiple times. Obviously this beyond stressed me out. I got a call at 10:30am on Thursday saying that I would need to come in on Friday and not Thursday. I went in at noon looking for a solution. The team there showed me pictures of the seamstress's daughter who had a broken leg. I understand that emergencies happen, but as a business you cannot rely on a single alterations girl with no back up plan. They told me that they would have the dress for me on Friday at 2pm (I would drive over between my Bridal Luncheon and my Rehearsal dinner). There were tears.
While leaving, my Mother walked into J Del Olmo and asked them to help us. They immediately helped us find a solution; calling emergency shops in the area and asking their seamstress. They were able to get the adjustment done in 20 minutes.
Am I glad I got my dress at Merlili? Yes
Did I love my dress? Yes
Would I recommend you trust this store and their customer service? No. They need better Management and ways at solving problems.
I really enjoyed my experience with Merlili Bridal. They accommodated myself and all 8 members of my bridal party as we began the hunt for my dream dress. After trying on only 4 dresses I found the perfect one. Of course I went to other vendors after but none of the dresses I found could compare! I went back two weeks later and ordered my dress. I was cutting it close because my dress took 6 months to come and I was 8 months away from my big day. Maria placed my order and kept me updated about the arrival. When it finally came it was gorgeous! I had a few alterations done at the shop as well and it turned out perfect! I recommend them to anyone looking for a gorgeous dress at reasonable prices!
I enjoyed every aspect of my shopping experience at Merlili Bridal Boutique! I was very impressed with their service and selection. My consultant was amazing and helped me look at a variety of dresses and didn't pressure me at all! I got my dress altered here as well and the service was speedy and accurate. I am thankful for the wonderful service at the Merlili Bridal Boutique!
Merlili is a great store with beautiful dresses and wonderful service. Bianca has to be the sweetest, most helpful human being I've ever met. I came to the store with my mind set on what I wanted. She gathered some dresses to my liking and others I wasn't too keen on. She told me to trust her. Long story short, I bought the dress she ended up picking. Bianca knows what would look good just by looking at you. Thanks to her and the other women who work there, I am in love with my dress. I truly recommend Merlili Bridal Boutique for your big day.
I can't express how AMAZING my experience was, and how lovely everyone treated me! I went here first to get my dress and absolutely fell in love with the staff, the store, and my dress! Bianca was so caring and helpful, and really cared about my personal experience. They were great about working with my budget and knew right away what kind of dress I was looking for, and what fit my body best. I can't thank you all enough!!!! Highly Recommend!!
The owner and staff are wonderful and I found my dream dress here. I give them only 4 stars because I didn't get my dress until the week before my wedding. I recommend saying your wedding is way before the actual date. Also, one of the seamstresses is very rude. If you choose this place, make sure Anita is your seamstress. She's much friendlier.
I usually never write reviews but this place was amazing! It was the first stop of many and I knew that was my dress as soon as I put it on! Not only was my dress perfect but the staff was amazing, Martha was so helpful. She let me try the dress on 4 different times to show different people!! She kept bringing me options that were actually what I envisioned. She did not get frustrated or annoyed unlike other places when I seemed unsure..The experience I had at Merlili was unlike any other. No pressure, very professional and honest staff! Love love love!!
After visiting another store and feeling underwhelmed by their selection of dresses, I visited Merlili and found the dress of my dreams. From the moment I tried it on, I knew it was "the one." I waited a bit long to order my dress, but the owner and staff at Merlili were able to get it just in time for my wedding. They were so sweet and accommodating throughout the entire process! Thank you, Merlili, for making me feel like a princess on my wedding day!
A BIG thank you to Merlili Bridal Boutiques staff for making my dress shopping memorable. I was absolutely delighted to have chosen this location to purchase my dress ! The service was excellent and very knowledgeable. Thank you so much Lillian--I will be sure to recommend many more to you.
Merlili Bridal Boutique catered to me all the way. They treated me and my mother with exceptional service. Lily and the ladies are patient and understanding. They helped me look beautiful on my wedding day. All eyes on the Bride!!
Gracias!!
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356 Miracle Mile, Coral Gables, FL
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