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We are located in downtown Birmingham, Michigan, and this allows us to offer a relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere while keeping with excellent customer service. Along with beautiful bridal lines, we also carry evening gowns, veils, and accessories. Our promise at Sposa Bella Couture is to offer the best in service and selection for every bride: buying a wedding gown is such a special shopping experience, and we work to ensure the time is memorable and stress-free. We offer exclusive designers like Lian Rokman, Lee Petra Grebenau, and Anne Barge for bridal, along with evening gowns by Tarik Ediz and Anne Barge Black Label. We service Birmingham and Rochester, Michigan, and Macomb, Oakland, and Wayne counties. Contact us today to begin planning a shopping experience that you will treasure for years to come.
Sposa Bella is a bridal boutique located in Birmingham, MI.
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Janelle G
1.0
8/08/2023
Last October, I discovered my dream wedding dress at Sposa Bella (SB). Despite the $10,000 price, I was ecstatic about my choice. I had contemplated buying two dresses, but I was so in love with the one I picked that I couldn't imagine changing into anything else. I explained to Nancy that I could only return to MI once before my October wedding, as I lived in AZ. We agreed to fit appointments around my July visit to MI. Nancy informed me that alterations and the first fitting were included, and she threw in a tulle veil.
I set up a July 14th appointment at 11am. SB never confirmed additional fittings, so I assumed one was enough. When I arrived, I was told my appointment was at 12pm and Nancy would be late. The gown fit perfectly, but we decided to add lining to the slightly sheer skirt. There was limited discussion about alterations. I faced strong opinions on my hairstyle and earrings, and after measurements, Nancy surprised me with September and October appointments lined up and a $625 invoice, contrary to what we had discussed previously. My stepmom later called SB, stating we wouldn’t pay for charges that we were told were included and they could send the dress with agreed-upon alterations and find someone in AZ for further changes.
A week later, my dress arrived in a beaten-up Home Depot box, noticeably lacking care. While the garment bag offered some protection, the choice of packaging was insulting. Items from our registry have arrived in better condition. Thankfully, the gown emerged unscathed, however, the pins that had been used to mark alterations remained in place, indicating a lack of finalization. Nancy later explained that due to the dispute regarding payment, the dress had been shipped without alterations. I was bewildered and offended by the discourteous excuses and justifications that Nancy offered. The roughly cut tulle veil arrived a week later, with the jagged edging most noticeable around the area that framed my face.
With tax and other charges, the grand total for my gown was around $12,000. The disappointing experience with SB has completely tarnished my initial excitement about my dress. I even began considering another dress for the reception. SB's professionalism vanished after the deposit and second payment. They could have suggested an AZ seamstress for quality alterations. Rather than being deceptive, they could have transparently discussed the costs of additional alterations. My seamstress in AZ was appalled by my SB encounter. She commented on the veil's rough edges and believed it was poorly cut.
My parents attempted to contact the owner for resolution, but the response was unsatisfactory. Nancy avoided accountability and refused direct communication with the owner. They sent a $500 gift card, but the damage was done.
In conclusion, a combination of miscommunication, disrespect, unexpected charges, and lackluster presentation has overshadowed what should have been a joyful occasion. I would advise anyone considering patronizing this business to seek alternatives. There are plenty of bridal boutiques other than Sposa Bella that are committed to customer satisfaction and professionalism. I would also suggest that
wedding gown designers reconsider partnering with SB. The business's behavior could reflect poorly on their work.
Kirsten J
1.0
7/29/2022
I did not end up buying my dress from this salon. I went in for my appointment and they were still wrapping up another client so we had to wait over ten minutes. When they finally got to us the women helping, Nancy, confirmed my budget of $10,000 and then was very rude about it. She did not help with pulling any dresses and had me and my bridesmaids search through all of the dresses to find something in the style I was requesting.
While trying on the dresses she made several rude comments one of which was when I was complimenting the illusion fabric and she stated well this is what high quality looks like, as if insinuating that I would not know what that was.
Additionally, the sample dresses were a little ratty and dirty and while trying dresses on she was more concerned with not accidentally stepping on any fabric instead of me not falling or tripping on the dresses.
Ultimately, I found a dress that was within my budget that I loved, but just could not bring myself to purchase it from this salon given how we were being treated.
I had an appointment at their sister salon Roma sposa afterwards and they were lovely to work with.
Vendor response 07/29/2022
Congratulations Kirsten on finding your gown! I am sorry to read that your experience with...
us was less than desirable. It is always our goal to create a wonderful experience for each of our clients. I do agree, it was unfortunate that the appointment previous to yours caused you to wait ten minutes. We do our best to try to avoid that happening. Additionally, I do believe that you misinterpreted my comments. I always want nothing more than to be informative and would not insinuate that you lacked knowledge regarding bridal gowns. As for allowing you and your bridesmaids the opportunity to look through the gowns....most brides prefer that because many salons make the brides feel uncomfortable by insisting that they not touch the sample gown. Please accept my apologies. It all worked out for the best as you did find your perfect gown.
Nancy
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Kathren S
5.0
10/06/2021
I am beyond blessed and thankful to have purchased my wedding dress from Sposa Bella. Nancy made the entire process easy and fun. She worked with me to help purchase my dream Tony Ward dress. Throughout the entire process she helped make my vision come true. During each fitting she did not let one detail go unmissed. Van is also extremely talented and helped create a custom veil using the fabric from my dress (which you could not even tell a piece was missing!). The entire experience from A to Z was spectacular. I was extremely comfortable and always felt listened to by both of them. No concern went unresolved. I recommend this store to everyone I know getting married. Miss this team and their wonderful spirits!
Sarah V
5.0
8/08/2021
I cannot recommend Sposa Bella enough! Nancy and her entire staff was a dream to work with! I knew I wanted an Anne Brage gown and am lucky that Sposa Bella had a trunk show with just the dress for me! I am a bustier gal and they worked tirelessly measuring me and creating a custom top to fit my bust. Also they added a last minute appointment due to my last minute weight loss before the wedding to make sure everything was perfectly snug. My schedule only allows for evening appointments and they always stayed late and squeezed me in for any thing I needed!
I also did my alterations there and was 100% satisfied, the seamstress is a wizard and also made a custom veil for me to fit in my price range. I cannot thank them enough for their generosity and accommodations! All of this also includes a COVID reschedule which they were amazing with!!!
Thank you so much Sposa Bella! 5/5 stars highly recommend!!
Jenna S
5.0
1/18/2021
The team at Sposa Bella was amazing to work with from start to finish. My engagement was only six weeks long, and I was stressed about finding a dress that was beautiful, in my budget, and modest. With their vision and years of experience, they suggested a dress that met all these criteria and could be altered to make it modest. To say it was “altered”, however, does not do justice to the work they put into it. The top of the dress was recreated; adding a back, sleeves, and lining which perfectly matched the intricate floral pattern on the dress. They even created a mask to match, which itself is art. I cannot thank the team enough for all they did in creating an incredible dress, and making the whole experience so enjoyable.
Beverly B
5.0
12/11/2020
Nancy and Jay have been most helpful. The best bridal shop experience I had. Nancy asked questions, gave honest feedback and did not mind my emailing many times to check out different looks! Highly recommend.
Angie F
5.0
6/03/2020
Although Nancy made the experience so easy that I didn't have to go anywhere else, I cant imagine any other bridal salon being as lovely as this one.
I got engaged and set a November wedding date right before the government shutdown. It made it impossible to try a dress on or even get an idea of what I wanted. When the order was partially lifted, I immediately made an appointment with a bridal salon in the same building as Sposa Bella. I took the day off of work, as did my maid of honor. The salon I originally booked with called me two hours before the appointment as I was on my way there (I live in East Lansing) and said that it was made in error, and that they actually weren't open.
In a panic, I called two other salons to see if they could accommodate. Not only did they say no, but were very rude in doing so. When I called Nancy, she swooped in to save the day. I am embarrassed to say that I didn't even know what the salon carried, hadn't read any reviews, etc. I just knew I needed to get some dresses tried on so that I could start the process as quickly as possible.
Nancy OPENED HER SHOP FOR ME after hearing what happened. As soon as I walked in, I knew I that everything happened for a reason. The dresses are EXQUISITE. She made me feel so cared for, and also included my mom, maid of honor and niece in every step of the way. I had no intention of purchasing a gown that day, but she pulled one that was absolutely perfect and I couldn't leave without it being mine.
Nancy not only saved the day we had planned, but saved my wedding by enabling me to order right on the deadline for a November wedding. She was kind, considerate and compassionate- something everyone needs right now more than ever. Being a bride during COVID can present challenges you never even thought of, and finding people that understand that and work to make your day special regardless are truly gems. Thank you, Nancy. When you're shopping and investing in a great piece to wear on your most special day, you want someone like her in your corner.
Marisa V
5.0
12/18/2019
I had such a great experience here! Nancy was wonderful, she is so patient and accommodating and the relationships with the designers is awesome! I'm so happy I went there :)
Arielle J
5.0
11/23/2019
I am so happy I went to Sposa Bella. From the moment we walked in, Nancy was so welcoming and kind. She made me feel so comfortable and helped me find my dream wedding dress. I cannot recommend Sposa Bella enough.
Lauren B
5.0
11/20/2019
Sposa Bella Couture truly surpassed my expectations as a bride. I had my heart set on a dress designed by Anne Barge, and Sposa Bella Couture made my fairy tale dress reality. The dress was elegant and timeless, as well as the veil and headpiece. With your exceptional level of professionalism and guidance, I could not have found a more perfect wedding ensemble. Thank you so much for all your assistance and care in making me feel like royalty on my wedding day!
Rachel T
5.0
5/15/2018
While I ended up purchasing my dress at a different salon, this was a wonderful shop with many beautiful dresses. Especially if you are interested in embellished styles with exceptional bead work and/or lace, I highly recommend this shop as the quality of their dresses is well beyond what I've seen at many other places. I opted for a simpler style for myself, but my shopping party and I loved looking at the craftsmanship of the dresses at Sposa Bella. The team was also so kind and helpful! They ooh'd and ahh'd over my choices and gave good advice without being too pushy. They followed up with a lovely note after my appointment that was, again, friendly and kind without being pushy. A great wedding salon and I'm sure many others will have great luck here!
Kammy M
5.0
4/24/2018
Kymberly, and the entire staff at Sposa Bella, went above and beyond in my bridal appointment. I went to several bridal salons in the area as well as out of state and the attention to detail, selection and patience I was shown at Sposa Bella was exceptional. I cannot thank everyone enough for their help!
Andelija M
5.0
4/12/2018
Both my future mother in law and myself had a wonderful experience and everyone is so amazing and kind. I had Nancy as my consultant and she was very welcoming and helpful and she helped me find my dream wedding dress. Overall, Sposa Bella is a great place to go shopping for wedding dresses and I would highly recommend it.
Kimberly D
5.0
12/13/2017
Sposa Bella exceeded my expectations. They went over and beyond for me and made sure everything was perfect. I highly recommend them. They dresses are beautiful and the staff is excellent. I ran into some problems with only two months until my wedding and went into panic mode but Mrs. Theresa helped me when she didn’t have to and I couldnt be more thankful
Junne P
5.0
10/31/2017
Just ordered my Beautiful dress! Sposa Bella girls were amazing , they knew what I was looking for and they made sure to show me only what I want.
Love them!
Anita S
5.0
10/31/2017
The Best!!
knottiecd10d3032e2c2c66
5.0
10/31/2017
Beautiful dresses! Great experience! They treat you like you want to be treated during the search of your wedding dress!
Jessica J
5.0
10/31/2017
Amazing bridal salon! The staff is super nice and very knowledgeable about their products.
Izabela J
5.0
10/31/2017
Sposa Bella is the place to be!! This boutique offers a variety of gorgeous bridal and evening gowns. I have purchased multiple dresses and have been satisfied with my purchase each time. Each dress is very unique and will only find it at Sposa Bella as they are exclusive for each designer. I would highly recommend Sposa Bella :-)
Rosie L
5.0
10/25/2017
Best place to go dress shopping!!
The sales girls are amazing and the seamstress is amazing.
Grace M
5.0
10/25/2017
Awesome place!!
Deborah W
5.0
10/24/2017
I had such a great experience trying on dresses at the Sposa Bella. I had Ana as my consultant. Ana has such a calm demeanor which was really helpful when trying on dresses. She was so positive, knowledgeable and also honest if a certain style didn't look as good. The bridal boutique in general was also a very great experience. I received confirmation emails for all my appointments and thank you emails after all my appointments. All of the staff in there were so warm and welcoming. They have a great selection of dresses with all of the designers that I was looking for! All in all, a wonderful experience, I would definitely recommend getting your dress from Sposa Bella in Birmingham, MI.
juljana l
5.0
10/24/2017
I'm so pleased that I had a wonderful experience at Sposa Bella Birmingham. I think as a bride, finding "the dress" is the most important part of the whole wedding planning experience, and finding a salon that gives you the best experience is just as important. Silvana, was awesome! She provided "real" feedback and not just what I wanted to hear. My dress was gorgeous!! I felt like a real princess!! I also got my bridesmaids dresses here and all the accessories. They were all beautiful and the best quality everyone could be asking for.
So glad I said "yes" to the dress with Silvana and the team at Sposa Bella Birmingham. Highly recommended!
Andrea S
5.0
1/21/2017
Sposa Bella is where every bride needs to go. I had an appointment at another bridal store nearby and stumbled across this salon on accident. Thank goodness I did. The salon has beautiful dresses and the sales consultants are so nice. I found my dream dress that day.
Sophia M
5.0
10/25/2016
I went to Sposa Bella and it was magical. I Felt zero pressure to buy a gown the first day of the appointment. Love the gowns, beautiful collection!!
Junne P
5.0
10/12/2016
I had the best experience at Sposa Bella . I went to so many other stores and I was very disappointed with their staff experience. Very helpful all the way through alteration!!!
Ann P
5.0
10/10/2016
Love the place. Sposa Bella has beautiful gowns, alteration are done to perfection. Loved my dress!! Thank you Sposa Bella!!!
Lauren G
1.0
8/27/2016
Horrible experience!! Not only did I buy my wedding dress from their bridal salon, but my mom bought her mob dress here. Her dress came in super late and than when they did the alterations someone cut the wrong part and messed up her whole dress. They ordered her the wrong earrings that also took months to come in, and this was all one week before the wedding. To top it off the sales girls were extremely rude and unprofessional! My mom was literally in tears. It's a shame we spent so much money there. They should of reimbursed us for her dress.
Vendor response 08/28/2016
Hello, I am so very sorry to hear you had a bad experience at your bridal salon. Based on ...
the services you received, I think you may have us confused with our competitor that has a similar name to us. We don't order in jewelry, all our accessories are sold directly off the shelf. We are located at 2159 Cole St. in Birmingham MI. Please if you are certain we were your salon email us at sposabellami@gmail.com, we always want to provide excellent customer service. We will make sure both you and your mom are well taken care of. If this was meant for our competitor, please resubmit your review to their page!
Kristen S
5.0
11/25/2015
I went to Roma Sposa for an Ines Di Santo trunk show because I was obsessed with her gowns and refused to purchase anything until I tried them on. Although a little over my budget, Roma Sposa was the ONE place I felt zero pressure to buy a gown. Miriam and the rest of the staff were amazing and Ines was actually there and sketched my gown for me and added a few special touches. The price was well worth it. I also purchased my veil and jewelry at Roma Sposa. Nothing but compliments on my gown and I LOVED IT!! So glad I spent a little extra to get the dress of my dreams!
Hana K
5.0
10/21/2014
Finding the perfect wedding dress is a difficult task for any bride. For me, the difficulty level was probably doubled considering I had no idea what I was looking for. I came to Sposa Bella with the mindset that I would not find a dress since it was only the third bridal shop that I had ever visited on top of being such a picky person in general. But I was wrong. Sylvana (the owner) made me feel comfortable in her shop - she didn't pressure me with her own selections and gave me the space and time that I needed to look and figure out the style I was looking for. She also informed me that I could mix and match dresses and create my own unique look. Most places will never offer that to you. From there, we teamed up to create the dress that I would wear on my wedding day. With only 3 appointments, we worked effortlessly to put together the dress piece by piece without leaving out any intricate details. Her patience, her kindness, her attention, her experience, made MY experience an easy stress-free one. My dress was beautiful. I'd refer anyone and everyone to Sposa Bella.
Knottie76492932
5.0
9/23/2014
Sposa Bella is great! I got a couple different bridesmaid dresses from there and have no complaints. I would recommend Sposa Bella to everyone!
omonye o
4.0
7/09/2014
Customer service was nice. Alterations are pricy here but I liked my dress and got lots of compliments. Thank you again Sposa Bella!
mariam12345
5.0
10/05/2013
I got my MOB dress from them I love it . I looked beautiful the day of the wedding . Thank you Sposa Bella
AlexandraBrown
5.0
10/04/2013
I am a mom who got two dresses from Sposa Bella and I am happy I went there they are perfect . I love their stuff and the alteration were perfect too.
thank you Sposa Bella
KimK2014bride
5.0
10/04/2013
Very nice Dresses I am in love with my dress.
AnnaSC2013
5.0
10/02/2013
The girls at Sposa Bella are the sweetest sales girls i have ever come in contact with. The seamstress is AMAZING at her job and i couldnt have asked for anything better! These girls made me feel like a princess for my wedding day and i wouldnt go anywhere else to buy a dress. I can not express enough how grateful i am for everything that they did for me. You wont regret it! :) Thank you Sposa Bella
elizabeths2014
5.0
10/01/2013
Beautiful Store . very nice ladies , my alteration were perfect.
sherryh2014
5.0
9/28/2013
I just want to thank you Sposa Bella for helping me find my perfect gown. Wonderful sales ladies , they don;t push you at all they are very sweet.
Beautiful store.
Brib12345
5.0
9/27/2013
Love the store the girls are the best . they have everything what a bride needs for her wedding day. Thank you Sposa Bella.
Biancas2015
5.0
9/26/2013
I found my perfect dress for my perfect wedding. Best sales ladies ever. I enjoyed the time I was in the salon .
Thank you Sposa Bella for helping me!!!!
Vendor response 09/26/2013
Thank you . It was our pleasure helping you find your perfect dress. Thank you for choosin...
g us.
Sincerely.
Sposa Bella Team
Allyg2014 a
5.0
9/24/2013
Very nice place , best dresses , very nice sales ladies .
Love her dresses.
Vendor response 09/26/2013
Thank you Ally . It was very nice meeting you too. And we enjoyed helping you find the dre...
ss.
Sincerely .
Sposa Bella
Monicah2014
5.0
9/21/2013
Best Bridal Salon!!! Love the huge store, Nice sales ladies, I would recommend it to any body .Sposa Bella Thank you for helping me when I did not know what I was looking for.
kristi123456
5.0
9/21/2013
I shopped all around Michigan but I found the perfect store (Sposa
Bella) for me and my bridal party . The service is perfect they don't push u at all the girls are so sweet very friendly store. I am in love with their stuff very high end dresses and very good prices. Thank you Sposa Bella for finding my perfect dress .
Kristiana H
5.0
12/21/2011
They have beautiful dresses. And the best staff. I love my wedding dress and can't wait till my Wedding day to wear it :-)
felicia c
1.0
11/06/2011
This by far was the worst place I went to find gowns. Young woman who "helped" me was very rude. She was there by herself on a Saturday. When I told her my budget was $1500, she was very snobby and said "all of our dresses start at that price." Whatever. I should have left then. Though they were the only ones in the area that had Pronovia and La Sposa gowns so I went. Not only did she not help me in the dress, she wouldn't even clip it together properly so I could see how the dress fit. Also would not let me take pictures because said the designers won't allow it. Whatever. I did anyways in the dressing room. Very very rude. I ended up walking out feeling defeated. That was the worst experience I had dress shopping. Go across the street to Bellissima. Very nice and helpful. I found my dream dress there and I was not shunned because I had a $1500 budget.
Sarah I
5.0
10/01/2010
I was looking for something a little different and fabulous and I found it here. She carries la sposa brand dresses and more.
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