Strut Bridal Salon

ze 18 in dresses) and I’m not a feminine person (since buying my dress, I’ve realized I’m nonbinary). I didn’t feel excited about dress shopping, actively tried to avoid it, and went mostly because it made my Mom happy. Enter Maritza. She is an exceptional listener and really validated my feelings about not wanting the “princess treatment.” She picked all the dresses for me, which was an enormous relief since the idea of browsing the dresses myself was overwhelming to me. She really hit the right balance of letting my Mom, MoH, and me express our opinions while offering input in just the right doses. After our appointment, we went to another plus-size bridal shop appointment, and it was such a different experience. We called Strut from the car to order the dress we liked best! We were also referred to an absolutely stellar tailor, Lara of Folklore Dress Studio, and she was just as lovely to work with as we made alterations that fit me for the wedding 3 years later!

put when I was looking for accessories. I used their tailor, Maria, as well and she was wonderful and had my dress ready very quickly!

n't know about any of the storage, steaming, and aftercare leveled packages. I still don't even really know the details about them, just that they have them. Anyhow, my dress was perfect so that's all that is really important.

needed. Not only was she super professional, but she was extremely kind and efficient in helping me narrow down what I wanted in terms of the dress. She gave me encouragement when I needed it and was overall amazing! I knew of the shop because I actually got my prom dress there in 2014 and knew it was where I wanted to find my wedding dress. I was absolutely prepared to have to come back a couple times but we were able to find my dress in the first visit, in fact it was the second dress I tried on! Thank you Strut and Ariana!

and walking out the door the customer service has been total trash and the manager is condescending and comes off highly insincere. I had to call several times just to talk with her and the timeline I was given for follow up was not met I am an out-of-state bride and they knew that the moment I walked in the door my October wedding is going to be taking place in Arizona so while scouting the venue I figured I would try on a few dresses because I had not yet found the one. I’m more than doubled my budget but that was OK with me because the dress was perfect the only issue is is that I had to create a sleeve that met my vision they assured me it was no problem but I could get fabric to make my dream sleeves that match my dress. I called two months prior to my dress arriving to see if the fabric had come in and see if I could get it early to start the production of the sleeves I was told no sorry this is custom for your dress however I’d like to point out that it was not the sleeves that I tried on in store went to another dress in the front of the store not to the dress I selected. I thought no big deal I guess I will just have to wait, I was then told that the belt I selected and skirt that laid over the dress were not able to be ordered so they pulled them off the showroom floor and set them aside for me despite the fact that the belt was not in my size I asked that they sew ribbon to the end of the belt so that it would fit me, again I was told no problem we can absolutely do that for you. Now here I am in July my dress comes into the store I am so excited only to be told and on top of the hundred dollars I already paid for shipping and handling and the $50 expedited fee to make sure I received my dress in time I now have to pay an additional $150 to get the dress to me where I live in Illinois and I explained that I paid full price for a belt and skirt that came off the showroom floor despite it being worn however many times, I was also told that adding the ribbon to the belt would be a simple alteration for my seamstress once I receive the dress even though I had been told previously that they would do that and take care of it. I didn’t feel I should have to pay for additional shipping and handling when it had never been discussed with me at the time of the original purchase I feel I was being more than reasonable when I stated that I should not have to pay for another $150 worth of shipping and handling when I’ve already paid and was never told that there would be an additional fee despite them knowing from day one but I was an out-of-state bride. As I said the manager was not helpful at all and came off very rude and condescending to the issue I was having . On top of that my mom gave our bridal consultant a $200 tip because it was suggested that you do a 20% tip on the total cost of the dress otherwise it would “be a little rude not to”. I truly feel like because I am out of state and I am not able to walk into the store and pick up my dress they were holding it over my head finding more ways to charge me more money during a time that is already so expensive the only decent person there was my bridal consultant but frankly there are far better bridal shops that you can choose from.

me and my family feel so welcomed and made me feel comfortable trying on dresses. I cannot portray how thankful I am for Strut Bridal and Ariana and would definitely recommend anyone to go to this salon! :)

ad a bad experience she will make it worse, try to flip it on you and put you down. I do not recommend this place the people who work their are nasty because even if they are crappy to customers the owner will just jump on their side even if THEY were at fault so her store won't look bad. These people were horrible to me, the owner called me names then tried to still sell me a dress?! Seriously?! I bought from a different shop, no way in hell I was going to give these people my money after they tried to treat me so horribly. Read all the negative reviews on Google, Yelp, Facebook before you let all those stars on yelp sway you, I read them after and I was astonished when I did, would have never gone here.

n appointment online via their website and there were many choices of appointments to suit your style and budget! I also know that it's easy to cancel via their appt text notification, because I did so twice (once because I got cold feet and the other because my bridal crew wasn't available). I can tell you that all the Pinterest-ing in the world cannot take the place of the face to face amazing talents and enthusiasm of Ariana from Strut Bridal in Long Beach, Ca (other location in AZ). Finally, I secured an appointment for a 1:1 bridal appointment at no cost, 90 minutes with your own stylist. I went in having an idea of what I liked, and I felt so bad, because when explaining what I thought I wanted, I was sure I named EVERY style known to humankind. The nerves and anxiety started to build inside of me and the bubble-guts were ensue. Ariana was so sweet and thoughtful and picked up on every subtle vibe I gave off that day, she could discern a "this is amazing" to "this is amazing +1" or even "this is amazing -1"!! I tried on 9 dresses that day and narrowed down to 2, but needed to secure a second modified "reveal" appointment to get some votes in from my family and bridal crew! I love a good production, so this was right up my alley. VIB includes mimosas and cookies and 2 hrs with up to 5 members of your crew for $75. It was so fun, as my daughters, sister and matron of honor got to choose a couple of dresses for me to try for fun! I had a wonderful experience and found the dress of my dreams!! Thank you so much for making a nervous experience into a magical one! Highly recommend this local woman-owned salon in cute Bixby Knolls!

process to me because I had no idea what I was looking for. She was very honest to set my expectations and let me know what alterations would be possible. Shopping with her was so much fun! I found my dress on the first day of shopping and I couldn't be happier that Kellee was the one to help me pick it out!

ally wish I would’ve found Ariana and this Salon first, but better later than never. Ariana was totally understanding of my situation and helped me find my true dream dress!! I cannot wait for it to arrive and know it will be absolutely beautiful!! Definitely check out these beautiful dresses before you say ‘yes’, and ask for Ariana! Thank you Strut Team for helping me finding my dream dress!

ch dress was. I became flustered when conflicted between the dress from Strut and the other salon and Ariana was so sweet and encouraging and showed me how we can make the best of both dresses in alterations. When it came down to it I chose the Strut dress because they offer in house alterations, the dress was high quality, and the price tag was considerably less than the other. I would recommend Strut to my curvy and non curvy friends. Thank you Ariana and the Strut Bridal team!

thus very fortunate to stumble upon Strut Bridal, conveniently located in my hometown of Long Beach. I went to their sample sale in July of 2019 to try on wedding dresses and was pleasantly surprised. I was allowed several guests and brought my mom and one of my bridesmaids. I had Yulina as my sales associate, who was knowledgeable about all the dresses and pulled great options, given my budget and style preference. The very first dress I put on actually fit like a glove. It was perfectly my size. I couldn’t believe it! It was not the dress I choose but what a great start to what could have been a stressful day. All the dresses were absolutely beautiful and would look wonderful on any bride. Full disclosure—this was the only bridal salon I visited, and I ended up picking out my dress that day. I ended up choosing the second dress I tried on, a strapless sweetheart bodice lace fitted dress in champagne and ivory with a dramatic tiered train and crystal buttons. Unfortunately, my wedding was repeatedly postponed due to COVID, but Strut was very accommodating to all the wedding changes. While free storage was included for the first 12 months, they offered very affordable monthly payments for storage thereafter. They conveniently provide the option for in-house alterations, and the seamstress was knowledgeable and friendly. On the day of the wedding, the dress fit well and felt secure. It looked absolutely perfect in photos and brought the groom to tears. I’d strongly recommend Strut to brides-to-be, especially those looking for a salon that caters to plus-size women.

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n’t 100% sure what I wanted. She even pulled some items that my mom wanted to see(even though we both knew they weren’t it) and we were able to have some good laughs. Lol I was torn between 2 COMPLETELY different dresses and she pulled me aside to help me decide. She made me feel valued and not like a number. I am so in love with my unique, non traditional dress. Thank you to Ronnie and Strut Bridal Salon!

s for last and I instantly knew it was the one! She also helped me pick a beautiful veil. Who would of thought I would find my dream dress on the first day! Anyone who knows me knows I am extremely picky. I would definitely recommend this location & Catherine as the stylist! You can definitely tell she loves making her customers happy!

prepared to buy it online LOL but my best friends and my Mom told me I need to go in person. FINE. I found Strut on Instagram and saw they are plus size friendly! I was so happy to see that because I've heard horror stories about plus size fittings. Before I went in, I spoke with Strut Bridal Fitters about what I'm looking for, when my wedding is, what the feel of the wedding is, etc. They even have a number you can text inspo pics to! We did the private fitting, which you can invite up to 12 people and you have the store to yourself for a few hours with snacks and drinks. My bridal person was Catherine! So bubbly and great energy, I feel like we clicked immediately. She pulled some dresses for me and off we went! She knew when I did like something and when I didn't, and spoke with me accordingly about it. I got really lucky, the third dress she pulled for me was THE ONE! I tried on a few others but WE FOUND IT. Catherine was so kind and encouraging the whole consultation. She was truly listening to what I wanted and gave me even more than I thought I wanted haha When I started crying when I tried on the one, Catherine was there and comforted me and encouraged that the dress was a winner! She had a gentleman who was there as well who helped "Marie Antoinette" my dress up! He was also so kind and brought me tissues when I started to cry. He also had great style so if you get him as your consultant, you're also in great hands (I can't remember his name right now but he was great). Now, a little message to Catherine: thank you. You were so wonderful and made me feel so great in all the dresses I tried on. You are an amazing person and I'm so happy that you love your job. You can tell that you do. You put so much passion into it and I hope no one ever takes that away from you. Strut is so lucky to have a person like you working for them. Thank you again and I can't wait to wear my dress!!

ly and making sure I was 100% positive the dress I chose was the right one. Thank you!

rut. There were SOOO many beautiful gowns and accessories, and I found my dream dress! The whole team was amazing, especially Julie who was incredibly friendly, professional, and an overall joy to be around. She made my dress-shopping experience so much easier, and everything went smoothly. I booked a VIB appointment, and let me tell you, it is so worth just $50! My family thoroughly enjoyed the experience as well, and I could not have asked for anything better. Truly exceptional. Thank you Strut!

Riannan was my stylist and right away she sat down with us and ask questions and if I had a Pinterest board (of course I did) the first dress she brought out nailed it right on the head. I tried on a couple others that were a similar style but I ended up finding my dress without thinking I would. Thanks Riannan for being so awesome and helpful. Since I had my fiancé with me I made another appointment to take my girls and mom in to see the dress since they are holding it for up to a year. So excited!!!

est on me and she really listened to what I wanted. She also let us know what we needed to be aware of, as well as what extra costs would be involved. She may have found me the perfect dress, but since I don't yet even have a budget, I wasn't ready to order just yet. I'm sure I will be back.

shots to see what I was considering, which I thought was lovely. She was so kind in store and very concisions of wearing her mask and not getting to close accept when in the dressing booth. Ri made me feel great and really listened to my thoughts about my likes and dislikes. I never felt rushed and she did really well anticipating my questions by having options available to me. I also appreciate how upfront everything was when I did purchase my dress (yes I purchased a dress at my first appointment, which never happens), it made me feel very confident in my purchase. Her sense of style and color matching was also so on point, she suggested a tiara that matched my engagement ring and dress so perfectly that my mother bought it on the spot! I had originally shopped in store for a bridesmaid gown over 5 years ago and was so impressed then that I made it my first stop in my shopping experience when it was my turn to tie the knot.

(10-12). My stylist was Ri; She was fun and easy to talk to. She listened to all the details I was looking for and made the experience stress free. Ri is truly amazing! She surprised me with a dress I would have never picked out of the rack myself. I fell in love as soon as I put it on. The dress was a couple sizes bigger but she assured me it could be altered to fit me. I then worked with Lara for the alterations. Lara is very nice and her work is absolutely amazing! She made my dress fit to perfection.  Thank you so much Ri and Lara, I am so lucky to have met you. I had the wedding dress of my dreams.