Merlili Bridal Boutique

. 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!

ormed 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.

elp 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!

s 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.

ed 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.

e 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.

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s 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.

d 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.

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!

dress altered here as well and the service was speedy and accurate. I am thankful for the wonderful service at the Merlili Bridal Boutique!

rs 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.

y 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!!

esses is very rude. If you choose this place, make sure Anita is your seamstress. She's much friendlier.

s 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!!

r 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!

--I will be sure to recommend many more to you.

reat eye for things that I might be interested in after speaking with me for a brief period. She pulled dresses and shapes that I'd never thought would flatter my figure and she hit it out of the park. I ended up saying yes to a STUNNING dress that was both unique and affordable. I would HIGHLY recommend Merlili to every bride in South Florida and beyond for affordable dresses, great staff and an insanely gorgeous selection.

! The ladies are all so nice, and they pay attention to every request that the bride has. A lot of bridal salons are focused on making a sale. The ladies at Merlili were more focused on what I liked, what I felt comfortable in, and making sure I enjoyed my dress shopping experience. They have a wide variety of dresses to choose from, and thank God I caught my dress during a trunk show, so I was able to get a discount! I don't know where I would have gone, if I had not stumbled upon Merlili Bridal Boutique!

reat helping me making some changes to the dress (what looks good or bad). They were really good giving me advice related to the dress, the veil, accessories, shoes and even hair style to use. The dress took a bit longer than expected as I asked for some changes to be done by the designer but they always kept me in the loop and were super polite even after my 10th call in few days. I really have no complaints about the store.

ndly and never pushy. I didn't get to do a first fitting until 2 days before my wedding (since I live out of state) but they were able to do all the alterations that same day. My dress fit perfectly and was everything I ever dreamed of. They had a great selection of dresses, veils, and accessories.

ress at a reasonable price, is priceless!! I will recommend this boutique to everyone.

ordered my belt and then tried to sell us the belt from the display case, saying it was new. It was an awful experience and I had to get a new dress 3 weeks before the wedding from a different store!

, from beginning to end. Her warmth and ability to make you feel like you are the most important person in the world are what make Merlili so special. Marta listened to what I wanted and she nailed it when I found the dress of my dreams there. Thank you, Marta! You truly made shopping for a wedding dress a wonderful experience. I would have given Merlili 5 stars, if not for the alterations experience. The week of my wedding, the alterations on my dress were still not complete. I had to come in a couple more times before finally picking up my dress, 1 day before the wedding. It was very stressful, but in the end, the dress did fit perfectly and I was very happy with how I looked in it. Lilly, the owner, is darling and her feedback during my alterations was very much appreciated. When my maid of honor could not be there for one of the last fittings, Lilly stepped in and absolutely made me feel like she was on my team. It was comforting to know that she too wanted me to look the absolute best on my wedding day. Thank you, Merlili! -Christine Los Angeles, CA

ed, the second dress I tried there was the one. My only compliant would be the seamstress, I was not to happy with her. A few issues with the Bridesmaids dresses. But anyhow please go visit merlili you won't regret it!

competitive based on other nearby vendors. i could not be happier with my dress. i had a recent weight loss so i had to undergo major alterations with the dress which led to many fittings and every brides worst nightmare...not picking up my dress till 3 hours before my wedding. i was terrified to try it on my last final time to be hours before my wedding....but thank the lord it was absolutely perfect and fit my body like a glove! i could not be happier and i would recommend merlili boutique to any young bride looking for a great selection of dresses but most important great service!

nitially made what totally wrong and when we pointed that out, they tried to convince us that it's "not so bad." Needless to say, I was firm on the type of bustle I wanted and made them redo it. Then, they ordered the wrong veil so that took more time to fix. Maybe the lack of attention and service was because we don't speak Spanish - we were once bumped from our appointment for a Spanish-speaking customer. I wouldn't recommend this dress shop for non-Spanish speakers. But maybe those with no communication barriers would do better.

it me and all I kept hearing was: "if your body was different then we could try this dress." Super rude and hurtful. Merlili was the last appointment for the day and I was so tired, I didn't even care. Not only was I treated with the utmost respect but they actually cared about what I wanted and making my wedding dress shopping experience something to remember. The dress that I ended up buying was a dress that I hated in the magazines and hated on the hanger. My mom really wanted me to try it on and the associated agreed. I tried it on with lots of protest and started crying when I saw myself. It was the dress of my dreams and I loved it! I thought that the price was going to be through the roof but it was actually really really reasonable. I wanted to add something to the dress and the alterations lady was awesome and did a great job making it look like it was a part of the dress and not an add on. I really like that they do alterations on site and quickly. The alterations prices are not expensive and the work is impeccable.

u like family here. I have referred everyone I know who is getting married to Merlili because every bride deserves to have the dress of her dreams at a price she can afford, and if you can be treated like family throughout the very stressful process, why not? Amazing experience with these ladies ;) Thank you so much for making my dream dress a reality ;)