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Located in Seattle, WA, Samila Bridal and Formal is a boutique that provides wedding dresses and related apparel. This team of stylists is dedicated to helping each client find their dream dress. You can anticipate a shopping experience that matches you with a gown that truly reflects the importance of your celebration.
Samila Bridal and Formal has been serving clients across the Greater Seattle and Eastside communities for more than two decades. This team of stylists strives to not only provide beautiful clothing but pieces that help you to express yourself during your momentous occasion. They will help you to prepare for your big day with the style that you desire.
Samila Bridal and Formal offers plus-size dresses, custom designs, and alterations to more fully accommodate the needs of clients. Additionally, this team also offers accessories such as sashes, belts, and veils.
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- Hair Accessories
- Sashes & Belts
- Veils
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- Woman-owned Business
Dresses
- Wedding Dresses
Fashion Services
- Alterations
- Bridal Stylists
- Custom Designs
- Plus Size Available
- Private Appointments Available
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I can't say enough of wonderful things about this Bridal shop. I booked the VIP experience (WORTH IT)! My bridesmaid and mom had a great time while having some bubbles! Shea my stylist also made the experience stress free and fun! She knew exactly what I wanted. So glad my "yes to the dress" happened at this store!
I had a wonderful experience at this bridal shop! They only take 1-2 brides at a time and you are on separate floors so there is no comparison with the other bride. It is a smaller shop which makes it more intimate, and it made me feel so special! They allow you to change on your own which I love because I prefer to have my privacy. Overall I had wonderful experience and the staff was so wonderful! They are accommodating to many price ranges as well, my dress was a little over 2,500 and I purchased the veil here as well!
I had a wonderful experience at Samila! I worked with both Yasmin and Shea and they were both great - they asked helpful questions about why/why not I liked a certain dress, and had amazing vision with the accessories they pulled to complete the look. I also can't say good enough things about their in-house tailor, who brought it all together. Every time I visited the salon, whether it was for buying a dress or measurements, it was a welcoming place. Can't recommend enough!
I had such an amazing experience at Samila! The setting is intimate, but the selection will make you think you’re at a huge store. Shea was fabulous- she made the experience fun and helped me find the perfect dress! She went above and beyond to help me add little touches to take my dress to the next level and make it EXACTLY what I was looking for. I went to another store before this one, and I can say Samila put the other place to shame. I was also surprised at how many affordable options they had, considering it felt like such a high end boutique. I live over an hour away, but decided to come here because of all the great reviews. And now I get to be one of them 😄 Do yourself a favor and make your appointment here!
If you are looking for an exceptional wedding dress experience, look no further than Samila Bridal! Samila offers a highly professional staff and shopping experience under the visionary guidance of Yasmin, Operating Partner. Coming for a bridal appointment with my nervous daughter, Yasmin made us welcome, asked all the right questions, and immediately honed in on several dresses that matched my daughter’s specific vision. Her combination of exacting professionalism, knowledge and insight was exceptional. We left with several ideal choices to pick among but more importantly, with my daughter confident that she could have a dress that made her feel beautiful. When she chose the one, the process of alterations, and delivery was well communicated, reliable and joyful. Every member of the staff was highly skilled in their role, informative and enthusiastic about this wedding, this bride and this dress. The dress buying experience was transformed for my daughter from a stressor to a happy chapter in her wedding story. We will always be grateful.
my sister found her dress here!!
I had a wonderful time here and I found my dress!! I appreciated that they wanted me to figure out why I liked the dress and why I didn’t. They also had me compare from other places I had gone to, good or bad. This helped me so much! I got all my prom and high school dance dresses here as well so when I walked in it made sense. When we found the dress, my sister, mom and I started to cry and Samila let us have this beautiful moment together! Highly recommend this place for a gorgeous bridal gown!
Samila Bridal helped me find my perfect dream wedding dress! When the dress needed a customized neck, they worked with me until we knew it would be perfect. The staff was never pushy and did not pressure me into liking anything. The staff, especially Yasmine, were such a calm presence leading up to the wedding and made me feel confident with my decision. The alterations woman was so sweet and did a perfect job.
I bought my beautiful wedding dress here!! My bridal consultant was Shelsie and she was absolutely amazing! Extremely helpful and very friendly! Thank you guys so much for the amazing experience! Would definitely recommend!!
Samila Bridal and Formal is an amazing place to go to for your wedding dress search. Cute little place with two floors worth of dresses of all kinds and budgets. My consultant Shea was amazing. She was so friendly, kind, and helped with any question/concern/idea I had while at Samila. I had a specific idea of a dress in mind and she was able to find so many dresses I loved. I felt so comfortable there and would have even if I hadn’t chosen my dress there. 10/10 recommend.
I had an amazing experience at Samila Bridal & Formal. I did a VIB (Very Important Bride) appointment and the people at Samila created a comfortable and fun environment for me find my dream gown. They helped me envision, customize, order, and tailor a wedding dress that I absolutely loved. I highly recommend this bridal boutique to anyone.
Loved my time shopping at Samila & Co!!! My stylist, Shea, was so good at helping me get comfortable identifying things I did and did not like about each gown. That helped me really narrow down what I loved and she listened to me so well, bringing perfect samples for me to try. She was also so sweet and easy to chat with; it made me feel so welcome. Another note was that on their website they said they had sample sizes up to 18, and as a plus size bride I was worried that with “bridal sizing” that wouldn’t be large enough. Turns out they are much more size inclusive than I originally thought and they had a beautiful and large selection for me to try. The shop is beautiful and comfortable and it felt very well organized and enjoyable to shop here. I found The One here! Thank you Shea and Samila for making my dream dress come true!!
I had an exceptional experience at Samila Bridal! I had already been to a number of other salons and had yet to find the perfect dress. Yasmin was incredibly knowledgeable, knew the right questions to ask, and overall made me feel so comfortable. I ended up finding my dream dress and couldn’t be happier. Samila Bridal has an amazing selection of dresses that far surpassed what I had seen at other salons. I also appreciated that they pulled dresses for me but also allowed us to walk around and select additional dresses to try on. Thank you for a wonderful experience!
Outstanding! We paid for the VIP package giving us two hours to find a dress. Yasmin was fantastic- and knowing our small window of time to find a dress, pulled what was available. We found the dress - in stock - and are thrilled.
Highly recommend Samila for your bridal needs. The staff was very knowledgeable, helpful, friendly and fun.
We said YES to the dress - because Yasmin and Samila listened, helped and found the perfect dress.
Said YES to my dress at Samila Bridal! Loved the shop from the moment I stepped inside. The changing room was also the display room so made it easy to get in and out of the dresses. Also felt like a true bride being up front and center to show off the stunning dresses. I got to choose from a selection of designer dresses, including my favorite Sophia Tolli. Shea was super helpful and made my shopping experience stress free and fun!
Best experience ever. Yasmin was amazing and just understood me right away. LOVE her:) very good experience compared to other seattle stores. Clearly everyone knows what they’re doing and they had SO many dresses for me to try which was amazing. So happy i went!!!!
Shea was the best. She really helped me figure out exactly what I wanted in a dress and picked out the perfect looks. I couldn’t have imagined a better experience!
I had a great experience at Samila! It was easy to make an appointment within a couple of weeks which is pretty quick. Yasmin was very welcoming and made me feel comfortable (it was my first and only dress appointment and I was worried I would be overwhelmed)! She was able to pull most of the dresses I asked for from the website, and we tried them on in an order that made sense for my thought process/based one what I liked about each dress. One dress that wasn’t on my list ended up being everything I wanted. After I said yes to the dress, Yasmin told me she DESIGNED IT HERSELF!! It was such a wholesome experience! I am shocked I ended up choosing a dress at my first ever appointment. I never felt pressured or overwhelmed after all. I highly recommend this shop to anyone, especially because of Yasmin.
Shea was an absolute dream to work with! I went here for my first dress shop visit for the great wedding hunt and ended up coming back to buy “the dress”. Shea understood me and my vision (or lack thereof) and was able to help me find my dress in such a fun and personal way. She made it fun and so much less stressful than I thought it would be.
Shay was absolutely incredible in helping me find the perfect dress. She made their entire experience so special & fun not only for me but also for my mom and sister who were shopping with me. Would recommend this salon with any reservations to family and friends!
Amazing staff! We paid a little extra for the VIB package and I definitely think it's worth it. Our consultant Shay (spelling?) was incredible, knew exactly what I wanted and gave us an incredible experience. Would recommend to any brides.
Yasmin at Samila was amazing, she helped me find my perfect dress! The dresses here were also such a higher quality than the other two shops I went to prior. 10/10 recommend going here
I had a wonderful time finding my wedding dress at Samila Bridal. I chose the VIB Experience with my mom and Maid of Honor, and it was so much fun to have the space to ourselves as I tried on dresses. I absolutely love the dress I chose -- it was exactly what I had hoped for, and I felt so beautiful on my wedding day. Samila Bridal's tailor also made sure the dress was a perfect fit. Everyone at Samila Bridal was friendly and professional, and I had a great experience. Would highly recommend!
Shea was absolutely AMAZING in helping me find the perfect dress. She was patient with me, my friends and family and knew her inventory like the back of her hand. She truly made it a special experience and for that, I will be forever grateful! I look forward to working with Samila for all of my alterations moving forward.
I absolutely loved my experience with Samila! I worked with Shea and she made the process of trying on dresses and finding my dream dress so special and stress-free. She was great at helping me to figure out what I was liking or not. I don't have anything bad to say about my experience and am so happy to have found my dress with Samila!
I absolutely had the best experience. Yasmin made my dress shopping and planning wonderful. She was personable, knew her job, found exactly what I wanted and met my expectations. I would recommend this place to anyone wanting to get what they are looking for!! The price was extremely reasonable too!! Alexys G.
We had a wonderful experience at Samila Bridal! The owners of both boutiques were kind, professional and knowledgeable. I had a short timeline and visited several boutiques. Samila Bridal’s selection and overall experience was excellent. I would highly recommend Samila Bridal.
I had the best experience with my bridal consultant! Would highly recommend this shop.
I had the best experience working with Shea! I came in with such sporadic information about what I wanted and she somehow managed to find the most perfect dress for me! She made me feel comfortable and welcome. Could not recommend enough!
Found my dress after trying on 50+ dresses!! The gal who was helping me really listened to what I was looking for and nailed it!! Thank you!!
Super great experience!! The stylist, Yasmin, was very knowledgeable and made the process easy and fun. Great dresses and people at Samila!!
Samila Bridal was the 6th bridal boutique I visited and it was BY FAR the best experience I had!!! Yasmin was so thoughtful and amazing - listened to me and we had a great heart to heart conversation on my first visit when I went by myself. I went back with my mother and future mother in law and she helped me not only find the perfect dress, but make enhancements to the dress that make it truly a one of a kind. I highly recommend coming here to find your dream dress and have the most meaningful experience! :)
My experience at Samila Bridal was incredible!! They were super helpful in answering all of my questions before and during my bridal appointment, and helped make my appointments feel extremely personal. 11/10 would recommend to every bride I know.
I have been raving about my experience at Samila Bridal since my appointment last week! I seriously can't recommend then enough.
Shea and Malia were incredible! They say down with me and the rest of my group to talk through the dresses I had tried on at the other salon I visited. They asked what I liked, but more importantly what I didn't like about my favorites. Shea then curated the perfect set if dresses to try on. Even though I felt like my favorite dresses were completely different, Shea figured out the common thread and found the perfect dress! I swear she figured out my vision before I did. They also made the experience fun with their flourish curtain reveal for every dress.
If you are looking for a bridal salon in Seattle, give Samila Bridal a call!
I had the most fantastic experience from start to finish with Samila. When I decided on my gown (After trying on over 70 at several other boutiques!) I remember the staff ensuring me they would be on the full journey with me and they really delivered on that process. The entire experience was seamless. The alterations were perfect, and last but not least - I had a mini stress meltdown about one tiny detail that Yasmeen talked me off of the ledge from. She was so compassionate for all the stress I was feeling and was going to move mountains for me to get the perfect neckline. Turns out the neckline was already perfect and I was zoning in on that detail as a stress reaction. She was like a friend/therapist when I needed it and even called me to follow up multiple times. Can't say enough about the wonderful team at Samila.
Seriously the best experience ever. I got to sip champagne and try on any dress I wanted. The dresses all all great prices and amazing quality. I had shea as a consultant and she was very knowledgeable and easy going. I couldn’t recommend samila enough.
First, I am the father of the bride to be. Mothers and daughters, encourage the father to come along for the wedding dress shopping experience. Such a magical afternoon!!
Shea Donovan was our Stylist-Consultant, and she was absolutely outstanding. Her knowledge of the inventory and her questions to my daughter were perfect. She definitely made the experience for my wife and me very special. And, more importantly, my daughter absolutely LOVED Shea’s style sense and energy.
We did our due diligence and shopped at another store the next day, and the experience compared to Samila Bridal and Shea’s magic touch fell far short.
5 Stars for Shea and Samila Bridal!
I sincerely appreciated the experience I had at Samila Bridal and Formal. My stylist Shea (sp?) could not have been more organized, professional, pleasant, and intuitive with the style of wedding dress I was looking for. She used every minute of my appointment time to show me a good variety of dresses without steering me away from what I envisioned or rushing me at all. They turned out to be my first and last stop to shop for a wedding dress. I highly recommend Samila Bridal!
This bridal store is the best! I went to four different bridal stores but this one is a hidden gem.
Shea was awesome, informative, and very kind. She help me select a beautiful dress!
Thank you!
I visited 4 bridal boutiques in search of my wedding dress and Samila provided the best experience by far! Shea and Yasmin were an absolute joy to work with, and the service they provided was beyond expectation. During the appointment, I communicated what I was looking for in a dress, and the first one Shea picked out ended up being the one! When the dress I ordered came in but didn’t fit due to the sizing not fitting to designer specification, Yasmin and her team handled the situation with such professionalism and grace. I had absolutely no worries because I knew I was in good hands. They took great care of me during this process and my dream dress fit perfectly on my wedding day. If you’re looking for a wedding dress, Samila bridal is the place to be!
These girls were so awesome throughout the entire process. I needed a dress from online and they helped me get it to their salon within a week! I ended up falling for a different dress in their salon, but the stylist Yasmin was so kind and super supportive during the entire process.
Shea did an amazing job finding the right dress for me! Very cute shop with plenty of options. I was not looking forward to the process, but they made it simple and again, Shea made me feel beautiful!
Samila bridal is beautiful, classy, and professional. Shea Donovan (the stylist and consultant) was absolutely amazing. She was personable, knowledgeable, and professional. My family and I had the perfect experience there. I said "yes to the dress" here!
My experience was amazing! Yasmin was SO incredibly amazing in helping me figure out what I wanted and offered me options I wasn’t sure I would like but ended up loving. She took the details I knew I wanted and helped me pick out my dream dress. My friends, family and I all had an incredible time. Can’t recommend them more!
I would 100% recommend Samila Bridal. From the moment I walked into their store, my overall experience at Samila Bridal was amazing. Not to mention the fabulous individuals working at Samila, who made the whole experience worthwhile and truly helped me find my dream dress. I cannot rave enough about this Bridal boutique. Thank you!
Fellow brides - get ready for the sweetest, most patient and helpful stylists you can find in Seattle! Yasmin and her team are amazing and their selection of dresses is great. They truly want you to find the best dress for you. Worth the drive to West Seattle!
I chose Samila Bridal and Formal after looking online for boutique wedding dress shops in Seattle that carried Morilee dresses and would allow me to bring a couple guests (due to COVID many wedding dress shops were only allowing 1 or 2 guests). I ended up doing the Diamond experience so I could bring 4 people with me and as a plus we got snacks and champagne. Right away all of the consultants were so sweet and made me feel very comfortable. They listened to what I was looking for and made adjustments along the way based on my feedback from each dress. It was so apparent how much they put into each client and prioritized finding my dream dress over making a sale. They had an amazing selection and I definitely found the perfect dress without breaking the bank. The process after purchase was incredibly smooth. They were able to squeeze me in for a last minute alterations appointment after I got COVID and the day of pick-up were able to quickly readjust the bustle hooks when it ended up being too long. I am SO happy I picked Samila and would 100% recommend them to anyone looking for a comprehensive wedding dress experience!
They made my dress shopping experience so special, the grand reveal my stylist did with every dress was so fun and being behind the curtain in the room with my bridal party added such a fun suspense as i put each dress on and heard everyone getting excited to see it. It was my first dress appointment and by the end I said yes to the dress without needing and more shopping around. The dresses- stunning. The shop- so comfortable and the staff made me feel like a princess. Couldn’t of asked for a better experience and I will remember it for a life time.
I visited three dress shops and Samila was the best by far! Gorgeous selection of dresses without being so large that it would be overwhelming. They take great care of the samples and clean them often and it shows! My stylist, Shea, was fantastic. Sweet, fun, and very knowledgeable. 10/10 would recommend this shop to all brides-to-be!
Amazing full experience! From the moment you pull into the dedicated parking spot (which in Seattle is already a 10/10) to the moment you leave, everyone is there to support you regardless if you leave with a dress or not.
They were my first shop of 6 within a week and by the time I finished at the 3rd shop I cancelled my other appointments and booked with Samila again! If you have the extra cash, the VIP experience was super fun HOWEVER the simplest appointment package was everything I needed to come back.
I was married last Fall in 2021. I bought my wedding dress, belt, veil and headpiece from Samila’s. My sister, mother and mother in law bought their dresses for my wedding from here as well. We have been happy customers from their boutique for many years for various formal wear, so it was a no brainer for me when I got engaged to come here for my wedding dress.
They have soooo many beautiful dresses for any occasion. I was planning my wedding as a short term engagement, (only 3 months) so I knew I may not have the time to order a dress months in advanced. It was very easy to make an appointment online. I went with an off the rack appointment since time was a resource I was short on. They had many options for me to try. I had txt my inspo pictures and size ahead of time so when I got there everything was ready. All of the staff and the owner are super amazing and friendly! They go above an beyond to make the experience of finding a dress very personal and all about you and your big day.
Their location is quite out of the way for me (Prepare for traffic,) but they are totally worth it.
I found a dress that I loved and fit my rustic barn/ Latin vibes theme… I came in with just barely enough time to actually custom order the dress with my measurements. The price was great! But be aware that everything adds up, even with custom measurements you will probably have to pay some for alterations as the measurements cannot be exact to your body SHAPE.
As the day drew near and I came back in for my dress fitting; there was an issue with my hem. This was my only meltdown that I had during my wedding planning process. I burst into tears feeling terribly anxious and overwhelmed. Once the owner noticed my distress, she investigated the issue and took all responsibility to get it fixed as soon as possible. They took great care with me and wanted to make sure everything was to my liking and absolutely perfect and in time for my wedding day.
I felt beautiful on my big day; my mom, MIL and sister also looked fabulous.
Samila’s was great to communicate with. They have such a lovely team of people; They are all like family now. Since then my sister in law and cousin have also found there dream dress for their weddings here. And It feels extra great to be able to support a local family business. I can’t thank them enough!!!
You won’t regret coming here. Don’t wait. 💖
Love, Victoria
I had such a great experience at Samila! They were the fourth bridal salon I'd gone to, and I had a dress at another store I was interested in. My stylist at Samila asked me plenty of questions about what I liked and what I had seen so far, what I didn't like, she took notes, and brought out dresses that fit what I was looking for right away. My stylist was super knowledgeable about everything from details about their designers to the tailoring process. I had been very nervous about trying on dresses since I'm very self conscious, but everyone was so easy-going and supportive at Samila.
They sure know how to make you feel special here at Samila Bridal. Their salon is clean and beautiful. Their dresses are modern and romantic. I was able to yes to the dress to a beautiful one of a kind dress that was below my budget. Thank you so much to Yasmin and Samila, they made my experience one I will never forget. I highly recommend!!
I love this salon! My stylist was amazing, she knew exactly what I wanted and was extremely helpful. I was able to say “yes” to my dream dress thanks to Yasmin!
The dress selection they had was gorgeous and there were quality gorgeous dresses that fit my budget which was between $800-$1200. I felt relaxed and completely taken care of during my appointment.
My experience with Shae was amazing. She took everything I said and pulled the perfect dress for me that literally checked all my wants for my wedding dress, even though it wasn't the style I originally thought I wanted. She was so personable and professional and just made the entire appointment magical!
I booked the VIB experience and arrived to a beautiful welcome cart of champagne and snacks for me and my 5 guests. It was really important to have all my family and friends there, my mom couldn’t make it so they provided a zoom link for her to watch. This was such a relief that she could still join and be apart of it. They have it all set up so you they can watch and someone doesn’t have to be holding the phone the whole time. They were so kind and helpful, I definitely could of been in there all day with the variety of dresses they have.
Thank you so much for helping me say YES to the dress!
I went to three stores when looking for my dress and without knowing it, I saved the best for last! Even if I hadn't found my dress here, the experience was my favorite, from the atmosphere to the service. Yazmin was so good at listening to what I had tried on before and hearing what I did and did not like. She pulled dresses she recommended for me (all were beautiful!!), talked through alterations, and gave her professional and honest opinion when asked. I'll be recommending to all my friends and have already told married friends they should get married again so they can have the Samila experience.
I can’t believe I’m saying this but I found my dream wedding dress with some of the most special humans in my life at a place that has always made me feel seen and welcomed.
Over the weekend, I returned to Samila Bridal and Formal to find my wedding dress. I say returned because I have always known that when I was ready to find a wedding dress, I would only need to go to Samila. In high school, I remember hitting 11 different dress shops in one day in search of a homecoming dress and feeling beyond discouraged especially when store after store had absolutely no clue how to interact with a blind teenage girl who just wanted to have a magical high school dance experience like everyone else. Then in a last ditch effort, my mom and I wandered into Samila and I have never gone anywhere else for formal dresses. From the moment I walked in as a teenager, I have never felt more seen as a complex human who is blind, a fashionista, confident, and capable. Yasmine at Samila made me feel at home instantly and immediately communicated with me like she had only worked with blind people for years, describing where she was in relation to me, when she would touch me to adjust straps or hems, explaining color and texture of dresses, and all the while understanding my style with killer instinct. I got to feel normal at Samila when everything else around me in high school made me feel othered.
So this weekend, I made an appointment and requested to work with Yasmine again because for once in my life as a blind woman, I knew I would be embraced with understanding, ease, and enthusiasm. Yasmine and her team did not disappoint and my dream wedding dress experience came true in the best way. I can’t possibly express my gratitude to Yasmine and Samila Bridal and Formal for not only getting me in dresses that made me feel incredible, but for creating a space where I can be unapologetically myself.
Shea from Samila is AMAZING!! I was really struggling to figure out what I wanted in a wedding dress and came to Samila completely overwhelmed. Shea reassured me I would find something I loved, and took time to review the styles / features I did and did not want. She then brought out different dresses based on what we had discussed and tailored the entire experience for me. Samila even stayed open late when I came back for my final dress try-on. I found a gorgeous dress I absolutely love and would have never picked on my own!
Shea and everyone at Samila was professional, patient, and laid back. They answered all my questions and made the entire experience enjoyable. I would highly recommend Samila to any anyone looking for a wedding dress!
I saw this boutique back when they were in Kirkland a few years ago, and I had told myself "this is where I want to go when I get engaged."
Fast forward a few years, I'm standing in the room with my best friends. Yasmin and Shea were beyond helpful and professional. They did everything they could to accommodate my wishes during COVID restrictions. The dress I ended up choosing was beautiful, their in house tailor Lana did an amazing job, and they went through lengths to get me everything I needed (dress, veil, accessories) within our 3 month engagement. I can't recommend them enough! This was literally a dream come true.
The boutique experience at Samila was great, and my stylist was amazing!! She listened to everything I said and made the whole process super seamless and wonderful! I found the one on the first visit!
I arrived 15 minutes early to my wedding dress appointment at Samila and was greeted by smiling faces. My guest and I had the shop to ourselves which provided a comfortable and intimate setting to do our shopping. Shea helped me find my wedding dress and was very thorough in getting to know me and my likes in dresses, she asked about my venue, and also about my fiancé. Shea absolutely nailed it by putting me in dresses that I liked and loved. Samila Bridal was super informative and compassionate when they had to explain the change in timeline for ordering dresses due to covid which in turn meant I couldn’t wait for my mom to be here to order it but it also ensured that I will have a dress for my wedding! Overall would recommend Samila 10/10 for friendly and knowledgeable staff and beautiful dress selection!
Don't even bother going anywhere else. Samila was simply AMAZING! My sister got married a couple of years ago and had the hardest time finding her dress. So when it came time to find mine, I was terrified I was going to have to go to 10 different stores before I found mine. Thankfully, Samila was only the second one I had to go to. Well if I'm being honest...it was the third if you count David's Bridal...but there's no comparison - not even the same league! I am large busted and also just turned forty so I knew it would be challenging to find a dress that made me feel like it was age appropriate, but still made me feel beautiful. All my fears instantly faded away after being at Samila for 5 minutes. Every bride is treated with VIP treatment. You basically have the whole place to yourself, which not only ensures one-on-one care, but really allows you to enjoy the moment of finding the perfect gown. Before coming to Samila I felt like no one was listening to me. Afterall, as I said before, I am 40 and have been dressing myself for almost as long - I know what looks good on my body. At Samila you are listened to, heard, and even if you aren't as decisive as me, I am confident they will find you that dream dress. I could go on and on, but you should experience it for yourself!
This is the cutest shop ever! They made me feel so incredibly special!! I was the only bride to be there and got all the attention from everyone. So so nice that you have your privacy putting the dresses on and off. They're there to help, but let you get the dress on most of the way first. I was able to try on several dresses before I found the one!! They were able to read me and select just the perfect choices when I gave them ideas of what I liked. It was just absolutely perfect and I couldn't have hoped for a better experience. I was even able to video call with my family that lives out of state and they never made me feel rushed. This shop is a gem and I highly recommend them!!
Samila Bridal was my second bridal shop I visited and everyone there wowed me with such great service. My bridesmaid and I felt very welcomed! Yasmin and Shea were very helpful. They listened to what I really want in a dress. Because of that, I was very confident in the dress I said yes to! I felt like a princess that day! Definitely recommend all brides to make a visit to Samila Bridal!
I am so pleased with my experience wedding dress shopping at Samila Bridal. I completed an online questionnaire prior to my visit which helped the stylists learn about my style. As soon as my mom and I walked in, we were greeted and offered a refreshment. Yasmin was very attentive and a good listener. With each dress I tried on, her selections were more on-point. When I said I liked the top half of one dress, and the bottom of another, she offered to combine them and make me a custom dress! Thanks to Yasmin and her personable, down-to-earth team, my mom and I had a wonderful experience. I walked away with a dress made just for me and I'm so happy with the result. . I highly recommend this boutique to anyone that values top-notch customer service and wants to support a woman-minority owned business :)
Yasmin was helpful, attentive, and patient. I brought my parents and Yasmin included them in the experience which made trying on dresses that much more special. I found the dress I love at the price I wanted! Overall, I really enjoyed my experience and would recommend Samila Bridal and Formal to friends and family.
My experience at Samila was a dream! It was the first place I looked for wedding dresses and I said YES!! Fun side note, I also got my homecoming and prom dress here 12 years ago! It was great to see Samila and again and work with her daughter Yasmin. HIGHLY recommend!
I wanted to go to Samilas back when they were in Redmond. I got engaged in 2019 and was supposed to have a big wedding Dec 2020. I ended up going to a different state to be with my mom to get a wedding dress, it ended being completely different when I got it. We had to cancel our big wedding but we did a small elopement where I wore the dress (uncomfortable the whole time).
This year we're hoping to have our big wedding and I wanted a new dress, so I was sooo excited to finally be able to go to Samilas Bridal! I didn't realize the shop moved from Redmond to West Seattle, but the drive was SO worth it. I've had some pretty bad experiences dress shopping, but when I walked into Samilas, I was greeted by everyone and felt special. I showed them the style dress I was going for and they all went to the racks and started picking stuff out for me. I went upstairs with Samila and started trying on dresses, and ended up falling in love that was pretty different than what I originally wanted. I cried, and I knew it was the one. I wished so badly that I would have went here a year ago with my mom, but I'm so thankful that I get to have a big wedding this year and I get to wear such an amazing dress. I'm plus size, so I'm always worried about things not fitting or being judged, that was not the case here, I was hyped up by everyone and was able to try on regular sized dresses also. Being told your beautiful while dress shopping and feeling like the person really meant it, goes a long way. This is truly the best bridal experience I've ever had and I am so thankful for everyone at Samilas!
The one weekend that my family came to Seattle to shop with me was, of course, the weekend of an apocalyptic snow storm! Nearly every shop cancelled on us via email or a very brief phone call. Yazmine called to ask me what I wanted to do and to pick my brain about how best to keep us all safe and find out if rescheduling was possible. She asked so many questions to make sure she had an idea of what I was thinking and had options in my price range before we drove across the city in the snow. She even had me send her a picture of my favorite dress from another boutique so she would know what I was thinking. She was so kind and warm and knowledgeable. She let us take our time with every dress and was great at drawing out MY feelings and opinions on each one. I walked away with the MOST amazing dress that was even in my budget. We lucked out in finding Samila Bridal! We could not have been in better hands!
I knew I wanted to shop at Samila Bridal after I saw they were first responder friendly. My fiance is in law enforcement and the military so this is important to me. I had the most amazing wedding dress shopping experience at Samila Bridal. I paid $200 to have the boutique to ourselves and that money went towards my wedding dress. My little party and I were welcomed so warmly and with champagne of course! I showed Yasmin dresses I loved and had several dresses pulled. They also understood my body and what looked best on me. I'm generally insecure about my figure (especially after gaining the quarantine 15) but Yasmin and her team made me feel so beautiful and confident! I ended up finding the perfect dress and they gave suggestions on how I can alter the straps I was concerned with. Thank you again, Yasmin! I also am using the term #snatched when sinching my waist.
I had the best experience with Samila Bridal and Formal! My cousin and a friend recommended them so I added them to my wedding dress boutique list. It was the first place I went to. Their new shop in West Seattle is beautiful and Yasmin and others were so fun and kind to work with. Long story short, I went to three other places afterwards and came back a week later to purchase the FIRST dress I tried on there. Can't wait to wear it and see them again for final fittings!
My family and I had such a great experience at this boutique. We paid for the personal bridal experience and it was so worth it! Yasmine was wonderful. She and her team made my sister feel so special. Her experience helped my sister say yes to the dress! Everyone on their team was professional.
Samila Boutique was fantastic!! From the moment we walked into the salon to the moment we left was such an amazing journey. Was very grateful for the precautions they took with everything going on; took our temperatures when we walked in, limited capacity, asked us to wash our hands, and washed their hands, and masks at all times. We worked with Yasmin and she was fantastic! She really listened to what I was looking for, asking me all the right questions to help me find the dress of my dreams! There were dresses I picked out that I liked, but she also offered dresses she thought I would like just by the wants I had listed out to her. I was able to find my dream dress; which was one she actually recommended that met all of my "wants" in what I was looking for in my dress and I walked out with it that day! I couldn't recommend a better boutique to find your wedding dress out with so many options, fits, and such beautiful dresses! Thank you Yasmin and Samila for your service and in helping me find the perfect dress for our BIG day!
One of the best bridal boutiques in Washington State! I went in for an appointment and was helped by Yasmin. Not only was she super helpful and patient, but she really made myself and my guests feel welcome. Great atmosphere and beautiful dresses. Left the store with the dress of my dreams. I would give this place 10 stars if I could. Thank you so much Samila Boutique!
WOW! the team at Samila Boutique truly make you feel like family. When you walk in you’re greeted by wonderful caring sales associates that want to do right by you! they don’t try to sell you something you can’t afford, they want to be there for you and help you find YOUR dress! they listen and take detailed notes. they truly make you feel comfortable and like a bride! i would recommend Samila Boutique 100 times over to anyone who is looking for a wedding gown, prom dress or formal/evening wear! I personally would recommend their Premier Bridal Appointment. Not only do you get extra time with this appointment but you get the ENTIRE showroom to yourself! if you can request anyone to work with, request Yasmin! she is AMAZING!!! i narrowed down my dress choice to two gowns and she was incredible and skilled enough to find a completely different dress that had the best of the two!! thank you to Yasmin and the whole Samila Boutique family on helping me say YES TO THE DRESS♥️
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Samila Boutique was THE experience that I was dreaming of.
Originally I went to David's Bridal purely because I knew of it and I've never thought of wedding dresses until my fiancé proposed to me. I had such an awful experience at David's Bridal and I felt like I was a big inconvenience. I left feeling like I was foolish to romanticize shopping for a wedding dress and then I came to Samila Boutique. Yasmin made my mom, maid of honor, and I feel SO INCREDIBLY WELCOMED. She wanted to get to know me, who I brought in, my style and she had such wonderful advice.
Everything within the boutique surpassed anything I could have imagined. Yasmin was a champion at helping me talk about my thoughts and figure out what dress was mine. Any concern I had she was able to fix logistical errors vs style.
Yasmin has experience in designing dresses and I very much believe that this helps add to the experience. You can tell she has a deep passion for designing and her knowledge is even more in depth which helps find that perfect dress. I highly highly recommend this place! Will definitely refer any new brides here! They made shopping for a dress fun, exciting, and stress-free.
Samila Boutique is AMAZING. This was one of three total places I went. Yasmin is the actual best. She made the experience so fun for me, my mom, and MOH. She listened to what I wanted, or thought I wanted, but also provided ideas and suggestions. She worked hard to make sure the dresses looked right by pinning and clipping up a storm so I could see what they would look like on my actual day. I never felt pressured to buy (even though I bought that day) and really can't say how much I enjoyed the experience. Kind of wish I needed to buy 5 more wedding dresses (not really), because we had such an amazing morning. I would tell any bride in the greater Seattle area to come check out Samila Boutique.
My experience at Samila Boutique was second to none. I am a first time bride and my dress shopping journey prior to coming to this shop was very poor. As soon as I walked into Samila’s Boutique, I was warmly greeted by Yasmin. She took the time to make my mom and I feel comfortable. Yasmin asked a few questions before we got started and then provided tips and direction as I began to pull dresses. She educated me on style, shape and designers among other things. The minute I tried on my first dress I cried tears of joy, because I knew that I had found the ONE and I felt so relieved and happy with the shopping experience. I can’t thank Yasmin and Samila Boutique enough and I highly recommend this shop to all future brides!
Yasmin at Samila was incredible! We had other appointments set up and quickly canceled them after such superior service at Samila. Yasmin was so intuitive and after trying on several gowns so knew exactly what would be perfect. My daughter's gown was the most amazing dress I've every seen in my life! Thank you Samila boutique for such an amazing experience.
Samila Boutique was top on my list when it came to shopping for wedding dresses and I couldn’t be happier that it was our one and only stop! Yasmin was absolutely wonderful during our time at Samila Boutique and truly made it a comfortable and joyful experience! I’m so excited to have found my perfect dress and will always recommend Samila Boutique!
I really enjoyed looking for a wedding dress here. Yasmin is amazing at what she does. She is very patient and knowledgeable. She made me and my family feel comfortable. The shop is beautiful and well organized.
Samila was my second bridal appointment in a two-day, PACKED agenda to find my dress. The instant I walked into Samila, I had a feeling I wouldn’t leave there without my dress. Yasmin was absolutely amazing to work with, she really listened to what I was looking for and as we went through the questions, she stops and says “ I have THE perfect dress for you”. Sure enough, it was the one. Needless to say, I cancelled the rest of my appointments.
Yasmin knows her stuff and made me feel like a million bucks. I could go on and on, but instead, make your appointment and see for yourself, you won’t regret it!!
Alright - here is the deal. I over committed myself the day I visited Samila. It was the 3rd place I had been too, late in the afternoon, and it had been a full day of running around the city to different locations. I was not looking forward to another session of trying on dresses when we arrived - I almost called and cancelled on our way there. But this is why Yasmine and Samila is so special - She literally pulled me out of that mood, suggested a dress I didn't think I would like (spoiler, it was THE ONE!), and made the experience feel more glamorous and special than any other boutique earlier that day. I am very thankful I didn't cancel and I am thankful for Yasmine because she gave me such a wonderful experience. I still think about my dress every day and I can't wait to look at it for the rest of my life!
Absolutely cannot recommend Samila Boutique enough! I first had a virtual appointment & then an in-person appointment with Yasmin, and she was fun, professional & made me feel like a princess while trying on the dresses. I was a couple sizes off from the sample dresses, but she pinned/clipped/held & worked her magic to show me exactly how each dress could look with the right size. She even took a bunch of pictures/videos for me so I could show my family members across the state.
I originally almost didn’t go in, because I thought I had found “the one” at another boutique, but I’m so glad I did. What I thought I wanted in the virtual appointment was completely different than my in-person appointment, and Yasmin instantly switched gears and pulled new dresses that matched my new styles I wanted. She was open & honest about pricing and completely honored my budget. Brides, do yourselves a favor & book an appointment at Samila’s!!
My experience at Samila Boutique was so memorable and lovely! Even with all the variables of Covid, Yasmin made every step of finding a wedding dress exciting, safe and stress-free. Yasmin listens to what you want in a dress and will help you find or make exactly that. She is SO friendly and accomodating. She also went above and beyond in making sure I could have my loved ones come see me in my beautiful wedding dress, which meant multiple appointments to try on the same dress. I think all my bridesmaids will go to Samila for their dress shopping now too. Thank you Samila Boutique for a wonderful experience, a perfect dress and the best service!