RK Bridal

No need to spend a fortune to get a dream dress!

For my wedding I wanted a stunning wedding dress. I pored over page after page of wedding magazines, trying to find the perfect dress. But I also didn't want to have to spend $5,000 or up on a dress that I would wear for one day. I read some positive reviews of RK Bridal, so I... Read More thought I'd give it a shot. I got my mom and bridesmaids together and in one day we hit three places. RK Bridal was the first. It's not a glamorous salon, with chaise lounges, snooty saleswomen and glasses of champagne handed out. If that's what you want, then you probably have no qualms about wasting thousands and thousands of dollars on a wedding gown, so go right ahead. They have tons of dresses, and one of the things I liked immediately was that you are encouraged to look through the racks yourself, to see what you like. My consultant was Sheryl, and she was awesome. Very sweet and friendly. She listened to what I liked and didn't like in dresses, and set out to pick a few to try on. All but one of her choices looked great on, and she took what worked and what didn't in mind as she went in search of more. We had a great time, and I felt like she was another (extremely knowledgable) friend helping me find my perfect dress. At the end of the appointment I had two very strong contenders. I told her I wanted to think about it because I'm not an impulse buyer, and said that we had two other appointments that day at other salons. She said she totally understood and that she hoped she'd see me again. We hugged as my group and I got ready to go, and the rest of the day I kept comparing my experiences at the other salons to the one I'd had at RK Bridal. When I was at Kleinfeld's (a terribly disappointing and frustrating experience in which they pressured me non-stop to purchase then & there, and my hour and a half time slot turned into 33 minutes because they were overbooked) I'd say to my friends, "You know, Sheryl didn't just pick out the exact dresses I had pictures of -- SHE showed me other options." At the third salon I remarked that Sheryl had actually seemed to care about helping me find the right dress and gave me personal attention, instead of just shuttling me off to a dressing room with my friends and dashing over to the next customer. In the end of course, it came down to the dress. And the dress I fell in love with was one from RK Bridal. It was really, really beautiful, just what I'd had in mind but hadn't been able to fully describe, and it cost less than $2,000. It didn't look any less expensive than any of the more costly dresses I'd tried on at other stores. On my wedding day I received tons of compliments on the dress, and my groom said I looked like a fairy tale princess or old-fashioned movie star (I love old movies, so this was a look I was aiming for). He couldn't stop staring at me, and on our wedding video you can hear him saying several times that I just look so beautiful. That's the only endorsement I really needed to know I'd made the right choice. I felt like a million bucks without having to spend nearly that amount! ;-) So, RK Bridal worked for me. The dresses I tried on were great quality, reasonably priced, and the service was the best I received anywhere I went. My experience with alterations was also stellar. The ladies in tailoring were incredibly nice, very exacting, and made sure that the dress fit as if it had been made just for me. They gave me a dream experience, a dream of a price, and definitely a dream dress.

I HAD THE BEST CONSULTANT EVER!!!

My wedding is on August 1 2015 and I am having a destination wedding in the Dominican Republic.. I just recently purchased my wedding dress from Rk Bridal. Let me start off by saying I am not a girly girl, I hate shopping and looking through racks. So when i got to Rk i was... Read More overwhelmed because they have alot of dresses and its hard to look through the plastic because alot of them don't have pictures. So I highly recommend have some sort of idea on what you want to tell your consultant because they know the store more than you do. As I waited my turn I was observing everything (mind you it was a Saturday and packed) everyone looked cranky. Then I saw Lisa and she looked very friendly, happy, and welcoming. Even my sister-in-law noticed and told me I hope you get her ( I was thinking the same thing) lol. As I waited Lisa went to the list and called my name and I have to tell you she is amazing. She was friendly, attentive, and the biggest part was she listened to what I wanted and took it a step further. She asked details about my wedding to make sure that I was going to be comfortable in every way. She even gave me the opportunity to try different types of dresses to see what works with me and what doesn't so that I didn't have any doubt with choosing my dress. So I haven't finished the whole process with Rk yet, but so far so good. I even went to other stores just because i couldn't believe that I found my dress that fast in the first store that i went to and no consultant I met was like Lisa. She made my experience that much better, like I was shopping with a girlfriend. So i highly recommend when you see go to Rk bridal ask for Lisa she understands that this is the most important dress that you will purchase in your life, and she makes you feel important.

Divine Appointment

My experience at RK Bridal was truly a divine appointment. My wedding is in November 2014. The service was impeccable and my bridal consultant, Sheryl, was OUTSTANDING. My mom passed away last year and while I am excited about being married, I was not looking forward to the... Read More process of getting married, because my mother is no longer here to help with all of the details... I truly believe my mother's spirit guided me to Sheryl because we clicked immediately... I came in with one dress in mind, which the store didn't have. However, Sheryl paid attention to the style of the dress and my likes/dislikes and she assured me that she would find "my dress". She did not disappoint!! Not only did she find my dress, but she found my veil and the perfect belt for my dress. She was very sensitive to my situation but remained extremely professional. Sheryl truly made my experience a memorable one. She was honest. Her focus wasn't on finding or selling me any dress but rather on finding the perfect dress for me and she did!! And she was mindful of my budget!!! The dress, veil and belt (combined) cost less than the original dress I came in hoping to find.. Madison was also very courteous and helpful- in ordering my dress and accessories, in addition to explaining the store policies, etc... RK Bridal was the only store I visited and I am very pleased with the level of service I received from Sheryl, Madison and all staff I encountered!!

I had a fantastic experience at RK Bridal. My bridal consultant, Olga, was attentive, kind, fun, and made the overall experience a blast. The first dress I tried on ended up being the dress I ultimately chose and I couldn't be happier with my selection or overall time at RK... Read More Bridal. I highly recommend!

This place has a great selection that may be overwhelming for some people. I did my research online before I visited RK Bridal. Since you do not have to make an appointment you may have to wait long like I did to be seen BUT it was so worth it! I gathered my top four dresses and... Read More all my guests joined me in trying on my dresses. Amazingly I found my dress that same day! The process was seamless and everyone was polite and helpful. Fanny the seamstress was a delight. She explained what she noticed the dress needed and provided directions on how to best get in and out of my dress. I have been recommending RK Bridal to others and will continue to do because my dress was the most complimented part of my wedding. Also RK Bridal has the option to preserve your dress as well which I believe is a great idea. One less thing to do after the wedding. Your gown is shipped directly to you. Thank you RK Bridal!

I went to RK as my first salon and had Olga as my consultant. We were seen right away and Olga took her time to learn what I was into and what I didn't like. She not only allowed me to pick all the dresses I wanted but encouraged me to try some of her choices as well as styles... Read More that I wanted to try on for fun. The entire time she was very helpful and knew which one was THE one before I did. She knew exactly what I need for my body type and stayed within my budget. I couldn't have asked for a better experience and of course I purchased the dress of my dreams and didn't break the bank. I would recommend RK to anyone trying to look for a dress that is budget friendly and most importantly if you like options.

Such a great experience, thank you!

I'm from California, but was visiting New York with my mom. I had read a few of RK Bridal's reviews, and we decided to pop in on a Saturday morning just to check out their selection. It was my first time trying on dresses, and it was a fantastic experience. They have a wonderful... Read More selection at a wide range of price points, and there were happy brides of different shapes and sizes all across the salon. I was able to find a beautiful lace dress at a reasonable price, and my consultant, Janice, was very sweet and extremely helpful. She helped track down some dresses with straps and cap sleeves that I love. The store manager was extremely kind, welcoming, and friendly, and all the staff we interacted with were approachable and helpful. This is one-stop shopping-- my mom even found her mother of the bride dress. If either of my sisters are in the New York area when they're engaged, I will highly recommend that they visit RK Bridal!

Leah was INCREDIBLE! She was without a shadow of a doubt the most fantastic consultant. She took the time to really listen to what I wanted. She knew aspects of a dress that I didn't even know that I wanted, and ended up falling in love with. She was my advocate, my confidant... Read More and made the experience truly special. The selection is amazing, the customer service is out of this world, and I could not praise them anymore!

Had a great experience with Celine as my consultant. She looked at a Monique Lhuillier dress I loved that was over my budget and was able to pull a number of gowns from other designers that had similar qualities. I ended up finding one with gorgeous lace that didn't cost me a... Read More fortune. Really friendly and helpful staff- definitely recommend RK!

I know this place got a lot of mixed reviews but I had a great experience buying my dress here. I already knew what dress I wanted (from trying it on at other salons) and my friend told me about RK Bridal and how it would cost a lot less (versus Kleinfelds). So I called, gave... Read More them the style number for the dress and came in to try it on. Since RK is more of a no frill, no appointment kind of place, I wasn't expecting grade A service but the consultant was helpful and patient. She didn't need to pull any additional dresses for me since I already knew what I wanted to try on (so maybe the experience is different if you were trying on multiple dress and/or still in search). I ended up getting my alterations done too and they did a fantastic job!! 3 fittings and each time it was a smooth process and easy. I had to change my appointment a couple times and they were pretty accomodating. I would highly recommend brides to check out RK Bridal especially if you already know what dress you want. They were flexible with me to ship my dress to NJ (so I didn't have to pay taxes) but my only annoyance was that for alterations, we had to pay CASH ONLY. I didn't like walking around NYC with that much cash on me. I wish they would let me pay with a credit card and rack up some more points.

What a store! Impossible not to find your dress there! All the staff was very helpful and they showed me models that were exactly what I wanted! Pretty difficult to choose the best! Price is also amazing! Highly recommend!

My experience at RK Bridal was amazing. My consultant Sheryl was absolutely amazing!!! She made sure I was comfortable paid attention to what I wanted and was so awesome. She made the whole experience like something out of a movie. My family and I had so much fun. She asked me... Read More what styles I liked and explained the pros and cons of dresses. OMG I couldn't stop smiling that day. All the staff at RK Bridal was so sweet and genuine. From the minute you walk in the door you feel special and important. I recommend this bridal salon to everyone. And I said YES to the dress. I actually came out I tears because I knew the last dress I tried on was the one. I'm going back with my bridal party to pick out dresses for my ladies. Thank you so much Sheryl and all the staff and RK Bridal NY.

Bought my wedding dress here as well as the bridesmaid dresses here. Not only was the staff pleasant to work with, but the manager, MADISON in particular was beyond AMAZING to deal with!!! She truly dealt with me from start to finish and made me feel like 'the only bride'... Read More there. She remembered me several months later, helped me with questions and made time for me. My dress came in earlier than expected and fittings went off without

RK Bridal is THE place you should go to try on wedding dresses. The women who help you try on and for fittings are super nice and make you feel comfortable. I thought I wouldn't want a certain style and the woman helping me suggested trying one on in that style since she... Read More recommended it for my body type. Lo and behold it fit like a glove and I wore it on my wedding day! I received so many heartfelt compliments from my family and friends about how stunning I was in my dress and it made the day so wonderful. The fittings went very well and Fanny was the best seamstress! They held my dress until pick up and alterations are $500+. It was in pristine condition when I picked it up as well. Couldn't be happier!

RK Bridal is one of the BEST bridal salons!!! My sister got her bridal gown there. I have been to quite a few bridal salons and this is certainly top notch. From the minute my family and I stepped inside we felt welcomed. Everyone is so nice and helpful. My sister got her dream... Read More gown thanks to the help of Leah and Madison. They were amazing! The salon does not pressure you into purchasing a gown. They cater to the bride's every need. They even give attention to the bride's guests AND take lots of photos for you! I highly recommend this bridal salon and can't wait to shop there for my wedding gown in the future!

April 16, 2016 bride here and I love RK Bridal. I am that girl who has dreamed of her wedding since she was 8. I created a wedding binder at the age of 14, pre-Pinterest if you will, and cut out pictures of dresses, flowers, tore pages out of magazines and newspapers. Anything... Read More wedding related, you name it, it was in the binder. Including the dress I eventually purchased from RK Bridal. I did not even know about RK until I went with my cousin in 2012 to look for her dress. That same year, I was on their website and printed out an Allure keyhole a-line fit and flare gown to try on when my time came just to see how keyhole would look. I always envisioned myself in an a-line lace dress, strapless sweetheart neckline with beading and sequins and that's exactly what I found. I purchased the dress from 2012 and with a few adjustments to make it sweetheart (the seamstress was amazing and executed my vision perfectly), I found my dream dress. I took forever trying to find the perfect dress, fell in love with a few, but part of RK's draw was the fact that they carry older gowns from around 5-7 years ago. Their inventory and list of designers is unmatched. The entire team was extremely patient with me, the head seamstress was amazing and they gave me everything I wanted. Even made sure a belt I ordered was there in time for my final fitting. They relocated to the west side of the city, which is a bit of a pain to get to, but worth it. I miss wearing my dress everyday but there's no doubt you'll find a dress if you come here.

I had an absolutely wonderful experience at RK Bridal! I am sooo happy that I got my dress here! If you are thinking of visiting RK, you have to know that they only take walk-ins on a first come, first serve basis. Being a bridesmaid so many times, I knew this so I decided... Read More to go over the summer, on a Friday, as soon as they opened. Best time to go!! There was barely anyone there and I got the best consultant ever, Leah! Leah was so unbelievably helpful, sweet and took her time helping me find the right dress. I knew I wanted a Sophia Tolli dress as I thought that designer would fit my body well. She pulled some I had wanted and some others and they were all gorgeous! As soon as I put on the one, though, I knew! Everyone at RK was super nice too. Lisa, the manager was very nice and helpful when ordering and even when they had to call the owner over to confirm what size to order for me, he was extremely kind and accommodating. My dress came in super fast to ensure that it would fit correctly. The only slightly difficult part, which wasn't even that hard, was making my alterations appointments. As soon as I was able to get in touch with someone it was smooth sailing. I had Juan who worked on my dress and I have to say he took a dress that was falling off of me and after four appointments made it fit like it was made for me. He was a pleasure to work with and always made me feel calm about my appointments. I am so, so happy I went to RK Bridal for my wedding dress!

Finding the dress was ok because I enjoyed being able to choose dresses myself, but alterations were a nightmare- waited hours past my appointment time just to be seen, and had to go back multiple times to find that the issue we specifically agreed would be fixed was not even... Read More touched. It was a huge unnecessary added stress at an already stressful time. I wish I went anywhere else.

I cannot recommend RK Bridal enough. After having some discouraging appointments at small boutiques in NJ, RK Bridal was almost overwhelmingly wonderful. Azia made the day fun and relaxing and actually picked the perfect dress for me. Everyone working there was exceptionally... Read More friendly and professional and truly seemed to care for each of the brides there. Thank you so much to everyone there and I can't wait to see my dress when it arrives!

I would highly recommend RK Bridal and Olga as an attendant. She really listened when I described my style and helped me find the perfect dress. She was also very respectful of my budget and didn't pressure me to choose the more expensive dress, but instead encouraged me to get... Read More the perfect dress for me, which happened to be cheaper. The selection at RK bridal was the best I have seen at any New York bridal salon--including Kleinfelds

I had an appointment with Sheryl and she was amazing. She listened to what I was looking for and after only a few descriptors, she was able to ascertain exactly the right kind of dresses. She knew what I wanted before I even knew! She was friendly, honest and supremely helpful.... Read More Styling with her was a pleasure!

I had such a wonderful experience from the moment I walked through the door. Everyone was professional, polite and beyond accommodating. Madison practically adopted me while I was there, always checking in on me and she insisted I try on a specific dress which I ended up... Read More buying!

Don't go here expecting your typical bridal store experience. You will most likely have an inattentive consultant. You will most likely have to walk around by yourself and look for dresses yourself. Be prepared to be overwhelmed. There are lots of dresses so you need to be... Read More really patient. A lot of other reviewers have mentioned that the manager can be totally rude and horrible to customers. This is true--They've actually lost potential customers that way (namely my friend and my sister). With all that said, the absolute worst part of this store is the alterations department. I had Fanny and she completely ruined my dress. At the last minute I had to find another seamstress to undo her nonsense and fix my dress before the big day. The worst part was when I told her I was unhappy with the way it looked, she kept telling me that everything was fine as if I was imagining things and refused to fix it because it was the last fitting and it was "too late". Are you kidding me? My dress did not fit me at all and the buttons on the back (which were the highlight of the dress) were bunched up because it was so tight and loose in areas. Plus just because it's my last fitting doesn't mean you cannot do anything about my dress. The whole point of a last fitting is to see if there's any last minute alterations that need to be made. It was an epic disaster. So basically DO NOT GO HERE for alterations. Some seamstresses might be okay but it's a risk you do not want to take especially since the cost of alterations here are outrageous anyway. You're better off going elsewhere.

RK Bridal provided a seamless (pun intended) experience! Brides can browse the racks looking for dresses before they're placed with a consultant who finds gowns suited to their tastes. Olga zeroed in on exactly what I wanted and found me the dress of my dream. Prices were... Read More affordable, the tailoring process was smooth (I booked my dates months in advance), and I was floored by the final product!