The Barefoot Bride

Love this cute little bridal boutique! Maria is so kind and caring about each of her brides. She has such a variety of different kinds of wedding dresses and accessories! She has so much knowledge and recommendations based off of your likes and dislikes. She made the entire experience super easy and enjoyable!

The Barefoot Bride was the first bridal shop I went to. I loved how small and intimate it felt. They have very reasonably priced dresses and so many beautiful choices. I worked with Kim and she made the whole process so enjoyable. I purchased a Christina Wu gown and also had my alterations done at Barefoot Bride. The seamstress was amazing and my dress fit so perfectly.

I got my wedding dress from the Barefoot Bride and it was an excellent experience. They are a smaller store and really have a very relaxed, inviting atmosphere. They do not pressure you at all to select a dress (unlike other bridal stores I visited) and are happy to find a dress in your price range. Their in-house tailor was also amazing! She made sure it fit me absolutely perfectly and even designed a completely custom bustle that really complemented my dress. Highly recommend.

I had my first dress appointment on 5/15/19 and that was all I needed. They made me feel beautiful in every dress I tried on. Since it was my first bridal dress stop they had me try on every type of gown just to make sure I had the full expierence. I loved it! After I said yes to the dress it was ordered and then after I scheduled my first fitting. My first fitting was March 2020 right before the pandemic hit. The seamstress who originally fit me to my dress was so kind and showed me what every little detail she was going to do. She made me cry for feeling like such a pretty bride! Once I rescheduled my wedding from 2020 to 2021 their in house seamstress was no longer working there. Thankfully my dress did not get alter but the pins remained. The seamstress they hired honestly was probably overwhelm by the amount of Covid brides and new 2021 brides she had to fit into their dresses. Her schedule was packed and when I had my first fitting with her I have to say I was not too happy nor did I get my "pretty bride" feeling. By the final fitting our relationship had grown a little and I was happy with my alterations. Barefoot Bride the store is amazing with their customer service and accomendations for their brides. Unfortuantly, I did not give it 5 stars because my expirences with my second fitting.

Could not recommend Barefoot Bride enough! Mayra and her staff is wonderful! I came here shortly after getting engaged to get a sense of what I was looking for! Mayra took her time letting me explore the dresses and try on a variety of different styles. I wasn’t prepared to make my decision the first time around but I came back for a second time and was torn between two dresses. I was able to take my time to decide which dress would be the dress. My experience at the store was highly personalized and I can’t wait to be able to wear my dress! Thank you to Mayra and everyone at The Barefoot Bride!

I got my Stella York gown for my wedding 9/13/19 from Barefoot Bride. They were so accommodating and helpful with me through out the whole process! I added some extra alterations and they came out beautiful! The shop is so cute, the people are nice, dresses are reasonably priced, and they have a big selection!! I definitely recommend! I already miss having to go there for my appointments, they really made the process fun as it should be!!

I had the absolute best experience with Mayra and the full team at Barefoot Bride. To be honest, I was dreading the entire process of wedding dress shopping. I didn't want to spend a crazy amount of money on a dress I'd wear once, and my taste greatly differed from my mom and sister's. After a few fails at other places, we found Barefoot Bride. It was the easiest experience! Mayra pulled tons of options, all within my budget or lower. She gave me absolutely no pressure to spend more. I settled on a gorgeous Stella York gown. My absolute dream dress! I also got my alterations done with Barefoot Bride and fell in love with the seamstress. She was so friendly and helped match my veil to my dress perfectly. Then, because they do it all, I got my dress cleaned and preserved with them afterwards! They were incredible through it all.

Very surprised this place has a rating of 4.8.  I was hesitant to write a review, but I'm hoping my experience will help other brides.I left this appointment feeling very disappointed.  I arrived with my MOH and friend, and was not greeted or introduced to anyone.  The sales representative, did not ask my name or introduce herself to me or my family, until I had asked - and later found out she was the owner.  The entire appointment I felt rushed and unimportant.  Once I shared that I wanted to narrow down some ideas and come back with my mom, who is sick, I felt even more brushed aside.  There was no conversation to personalize the appointment, no connection, and I was trying on dresses that I don't even think were memorable.  I wasn't given a chance to even look at the dresses prior to coming out and show my family.  I was rushed the whole time and incredibly overwhelmed.  The owner was more concerned with where I was going next, and insisting that her shop is "better."  About halfway through the appointment, I was told I had to switch fitting rooms, because "another bride had a larger group and brought her mother."  While it was hard to not have my mom there already, I felt worse after that comment.  The owner picked up my things and put them in the other room, almost loosing my jewelry that she tossed aside.  Towards the end of the appointment, I think she tried to redeem herself and the experience saying I should come back after my next appointment.  I left feeling very disappointed and sad, as I was sure I would find a dress here.  I would not recommend this place, they don't seem to have an understanding of customer service or making a bride feel special.

Barefoot Bride was the perfect place to buy both my dress and my bridesmaids’ dresses! The entire staff was accommodating and supportive - even when I needed to visit the store a few times to make sure I was making the right choice! It was great fun getting all my bridesmaids together to get their dresses as well. On the day of my wedding, the alterations were perfect and all the dresses looked beautiful. The ladies at Barefoot Bride really made me feel comfortable and welcomed throughout the entire experience!

I ordered my Sorella Vita bridesmaids dresses from The Barefoot Bride for my June 2019 wedding. All of my bridesmaids, except for one, live in NJ so I was able to have most of them visit the salon to try on different styles. I had picked the designer and color, and then let the girls pick whichever style they felt most comfortable in. I knew I wanted Sorella Vita dresses, but they had a great selection of other designers as well. This shop had a great selection of dresses for the girls to try on, so each girl ended up in the dress that worked best for them. The measuring and ordering process was very quick (including a phone order for my out of state bridesmaid), and they called me right away when the dresses came in. Everyone in the shop was always extremely nice and helpful and I overall had a great experience with this shop!

From the second I stepped into The Barefoot Bride, Myra was so attentive and patient with me. After picking out the most beautiful dress of my dreams, she and her staff were so helpful every step of the way!! Myra went above and beyond to make sure I was 100% happy on one of the most important days of my life. On the day of my wedding she even showed up to my venue to help bustle my dress!!! I'm so blessed to have found The Barefoot Bride!

Very shocked by all these five star ratings. I did not buy a dress here but when I waked in, the woman was on the phone and did not even pay attention to me. Once it was my turn to shop, she thought my friend was the bride at first. After she realized that I was the bride, she was more interested in what other stores I went to before this and seemed to think that since this wasn't my first stop, that I was not as important. She just seemed more curious on how to make the sale than my actual experience. The dress selection was okay. I did like a few of the dresses and they were reasonably priced but just turned off by the consultant I had.

The Barefoot Bride was such a breathe of fresh air! After having some negative experiences earlier in the day, I arrived at Barefoot Bride the tone of the day had totally changed. Meg and the other girls were so helpful and accommodating! They were so willing to do whatever they could to help and really focused on making the process as easy as possible for the customer. They made you feel right at home. I regularly worked with Meg throughout the process and she always was positive and witty. She skipped the small talk and made you feel comfortable immediately. Taty worked on my alterations and she did an AWESOME job! She was very sweet, talented, and made you laugh. I thoroughly enjoyed my experience using this shop for my wedding day in August! My only regret is that is that I did not also chose to preserve my dress with them as well.

I did not buy my dress from them, however I did try on dresses there and it was a lovely experience. But I had my dress altered there for my 10/13/18 wedding and their alterations were fantastic!! Taty did such an amazing job, she is so very talented, and she was really easy to work with, plus the alterations were very reasonably priced. I would highly recommend them!

The Barefoot Bride was the first bridal store my Mom and I went to for my wedding dress. I like how the store is intimate and not overwhelming. We stared with a few selections, one that I had picked out and it turned out to be the first one I tried on and the ONE I picked. I was so happy with how easy the process was and how professional all the ladies at The Barefoot Bride are. Even through the alterations process, it was always fun to catch up with everyone and look forward to the big day. All the ladies are so friendly, warm and caring. You can truly tell they are passionate about helping brides find their dream dress. THANK YOU for helping me find my dream dress! I loved how I looked on my wedding day in my dress.

Everyone at Barefoot Bridal was amazing to work with! Megan was awesome and made me feel so comfortable during every visit. The dress I found there was everything I wanted (and very affordable) but I wanted the back straps a little thicker. They ordered extra material and Tatti built thicker straps and the back was stunning! I received so many compliments, people couldn't believe that it wasn't part of the original dress. I am so happy with my decision to go to Barefoot Bridal!

After Having 2 terrible experiences I was starting to think that wedding dresses just weren't for me. When I went to The Barefoot Bride my experience was completely different. I worked with Kathleen, She was absolutely amazing. She listened to me and what I was looking for. I really would suggest coming here!

The owner and staff at this salon are AMAZING. After going to two other salons, it was clear that Barefoot Bride was special. First, they have beautiful gowns at an affordable price. Secondly, they were extremely respectful of my budget. But most importantly, they were so kind and attentive and never pushy. Making such an important purchase is overwhelming, but they were patient and supportive. In addition, they were extremely accommodating. I was planning my wedding from California, and they did everything they could to accommodate me when I was in town. They kept me up-to-date on my dress's arrival, helped me schedule my fittings (and flights!), and made a process that could have been complicated feel very easy. They were amazing!

I love the entire team at the Barefoot Bride and am so glad I got my dress and alterations with them. They patiently worked with me through many fittings to make sure my dress fit my body perfectly. They made sure I was happy and comfortable for the big day, which I truly appreciate. Tati in alterations works wonders! I got my bridesmaids' dresses there as well and everything worked out great! They even ordered extra fabric so we could make a matching ribbon for the flower girl. I cannot recommend them highly enough!! Thank you Mayra, Megan & Tati!

I don't know about you, but for me, the best people to give business to are the people who respect you as customers and are genuinely happy to see you at their door. I had a unique experience with my wedding dress-- Barefoot Bride did not have the dress I fell in love with as one in their collection- but Mayra ordered it anyway without a question. I am so grateful to have worked with this small, attentive team. Steph was ABSOLUTELY amazing from day one when I came to trying on dresses until the last day when she sent me home with mine! Tati- the seamstress was a perfectionist- making sure every little detail was accounted for and taken care of. This bridal shop will give you the small, intimate experience that every bride deserves on their wedding day. I can't even believe I will not get to wear this dress again!!! Thank you for making my experience so memorable and special and for going above and beyond to please!

I can't begin to explain how great Barefoot Bride was throughout my wedding planning experience. This was the first place I went to try on wedding dresses and although I did not find my dress here, Megan had given me good advice and feedback for finding the right one and was not pushy at all like the consultants at some other stores. Because I loved the girls here so much and had quite the horrible experience at the place I actually bought my dress, I ordered my bridesmaids dresses here which was pretty flawless and I had my bridal gown altered here. They did not mind that it was from an outside source. Tatti, the seamstress, is Amazing!! From the first fitting to the last, she made me feel comfortable and confident that I could put my dress is her hands without a worry. Since the boutique where I ordered my dress did not even measure me at all, Tatti had a lot of work to do and knew just what I wanted and how to do it. My dress came out perfectly! Throughout my planning process, Myra and the girls here were very attentive always answering phone calls, staying in contact with me regarding my dress and maids dresses, and answered any questions I had regarding anything from dresses to vendors and any aspect of the wedding. Myra is so generous and truly wants you to have the best experience. They all make you feel like family here and if you are looking for a wonderful bridal boutique, this place would be highly recommended!

What can I say!! My experience with all the girls there was amazing! I felt so comfortable being there and explaining exactly what I wanted for my dress. Everything about the first trip to the very last trip was amazing! My wedding dress is absolutely beautiful and I couldn't be more in love with it! I am so glad that I was able to experience and build relationships with everyone at the store. I'm so happy that it was my first and only place to pick out a wedding dress! I highly recommend everyone to go there! Thank you to the whole team at barefoot bride for always being there for me! I can not thank you enough for making my wedding beautiful!

My sister had got her wedding dress at Barefoot Bride so once I was engaged I knew I was heading there to look for mine! Mayra is so personable and makes the wedding dress process so memorable and easy. Megan is amazing and helped me every step of the way with my dress. After every follow up appointment or fitting, Megan was there to assist me in any way she could. Picking out the perfect dress can be so stressful but everyone at Barefoot Bride is so welcoming and makes the whole process a breeze.

I absolutely had the best wedding dress shopping experience at Barefoot Bride! From the minute I walked in the door it was a calming, peaceful and extremely pleasant experience. The owner, Mayra, and the rest of her team were amazing throughout the whole process. During my first dress fitting I knew that I really liked one dress in particular, but just to be sure Mayra ordered different dress samples from the same designer so that I could try them on as well and be 100% sure. Needless to say I went with the first dress I really loved, but it was so nice that they went above and beyond so that I could try on other options as well. I think I must have gone to Barefoot Bridal about 6-7 times between dress shopping and alterations and each time I received the same personalized attention. I never felt rushed during my countless visits for alterations or when trying to decide on a veil. Tati, the seamstress who worked on my dress alterations did an amazing job. My dress fit perfectly on me. I really couldn't have asked for a better dress shopping experience. Barefoot Bridal is the best bridal boutique in the area... you will not be disappointed shopping there!

We purchased my bridemaids' dresses here for my October 2016 wedding that were absolutely gorgeous and very fairly priced. Megan was extremely helpful and friendly. She helped my girls find their own styles in the same Bill Levkoff chiffon wine color. The mix and match looked great and we all appreciated the awes7ome service and guidance!

Made an appointment here to look at bridesmaid dresses. Came in and the employee helping me got me confused with another appointment for bridal gowns. No biggie. Told her I was looking for a particular dessy dress in a certain color. She immediately had no interest and half answered my questions. She was more focused on selling things to other customers than she was with helping me after I waited a week for my appointment. I searched through a rack of clothes by myself and she finally came over to see how I was doing. I told her that I was looking for a dress under 200$. She stared at me and immediately wanted nothing to do with me. She told me in the most snobby way that they don't sell anything under 200$ and I should go to Davids Bridal. I felt like I was Julia Roberts in Pretty Woman. She also said this in front of other customers who also scoffed at me. If you want to shop with snobby, stick figure women who don't help you at all, definitely go here but I happily ordered my bridesmaid dresses elsewhere (for 175$ and 15% off. ;) )

My story is a little unique since I am the bride who didn’t know what she wanted and was overwhelmed by all the wedding dress choices in the stores. I was running out of time, I had been to (literally) seven other stores more than once when I saw this dress online and called The Barefoot Bride to see if I could come in to see it. Unfortunately they didn’t have it but Myra went out of her way to order it for me. She didn’t know me, I had only been there once or twice but she went out of her way to get this dress for me. To make a long story short, the dress had leaked online and was unable to be ordered. Myra worked her magic somehow and made this dress happen. I went to try it on and that was it. That was the dress! Aside from this, her seamstresses do an amazing job! I wish I could have them alter all my clothing. My dress fit me perfectly. The work that goes into these dresses, moving the lace and beading and cutting this off because I didn’t like it and adding in that. They were just amazing. Myra takes pride in her store and her customers. I was sad to pick up my dress because I felt as if I lost some friends. It truly was the best experience. I love The Barefoot bride, I absolutely adore Myra and her team. They really went above and beyond and made this experience incomparable to any other store. I must also make a special shout out to Megan who was truly amazing as well. She was there for me for every fitting. She answered every question I had if Myra was unavailable, she was there to help with every fitting and to chat about wedding drama. The experience from start to finish was personable, accommodating, and truly exceptional. I will be recommending them to everyone I know who is looking for a dress. –Kathryn xo

I found a gorgeous gown at a reasonable price. The staff was very helpful and everything went smoothly.

Working with Myra, Megan and Lana was a true dream. I have previously purchased a dress a another boutique but I realized that it wasn't the dress for me. When i came to Myra I had only 3 months and had to act fast. Myra helped me. There are several things I admire about Myra and they are that she is extremely honest, fun and not at all pushy. In fact, she refused to let me purchase the dress until i went home and thought about it for 24 hours. Just love her. I ended up purchasing a sample off the floor that just fit. Lana the seamstress at Barefoot worked tirelessly to make the dress work. She basically built me a custom dress. Amazing!!! They bent over backwards to accommodate me in everyday possible. All of them stayed late on several occasions just to fit me into their schedule. I just love them all. I would recommend all of my friends and family to go to Barefoot Bridal for their wedding gown.

This place was AMAZING! Mayra and her staff are kind, attentive, and genuinely excited for all of their guests. The store has a welcoming atmosphere, with no pressure to try or buy anything you're not in love with. I can't recommend this place enough. Thank you so much for my GORGEOUS wedding dress!

One of our favorite wedding vendors! • Pros: We purchased our wedding dresses and bridal party dresses from The Barefoot Bride. Every part of our experience with Barefoot Bride was enjoyable. We felt they had the best dress selection of any stores we visited. Myra, the store’s owner, and her staff were SO helpful. They handled a lot of dress-related items with our bridesmaids - calling them with reminders to get measured, etc. - and were so on top of it that we did not have to worry. Finally, the staff at The Barefoot Bride were the best part of our experience. Megan was hands down the best store attendant I’ve ever worked with and Myra, was equally as awesome and enjoyable. I truly looked forward to each of my visits there! • Cons: None!

The owner Myra and her staff are very helpful, knowledgeable, and great to work with. I had an awesome experience buying my wedding dress at Barefoot Bridal. The alterations were good, but a little more than I planned on spending. Overall, a great experience.

Not only is Myra amazing at helping brides find their dresses, she provides the best, most calming advice for a stressed-out bride ever. She was available by phone at any time and always succeeded in calming me down while I was planning my wedding in four short months. Her seamstress ale did an amazing job. I cannot thank Myra enough for such a personal touch - she even walked me across town to the lingerie shop after my fitting!

The staff at Barefoot Bride were amazing. Hurricaine Sandy hit right when I needed to order my dress. The store had no power for over a week, but Mayra kept in touch with me by cell phone and let me come in to order my dress the day she got power back. Couldn't have asked for better or more personal service.

fyi- they are now Barefoot Bride on Monmouth St. in Red Bank. after a trip to davids bridal, this was a step in the right direction. They have a smaller selection but a great variety of beautiful gowns and I was torn between a few. I found my dream dress in two visits. being a smaller shop, sometimes you had to wait but everything can be done in house and the tailor Gina there made my dress fit me like it was designed for me!

I wish I could remember the name of the woman who helped me because she was wonderful. I haven't picked a dress yet but I'm tempted to buy one here because of the experience! Our consultant was so helpful, she gave her opinion but also gave me space to make up my own mind. I was happy, and so was my mother and maid of honor. I honestly hope I end up getting my dress here but will definitely come back for the bridesmaid dresses anyway! Also, the gowns are VERY reasonably priced. I'm not the type of girl to spend a fortune for a dress you wear one day, so I was very impressed with the dress prices. Overall, great!

I can't say enough about how great the woman are in Barefoot Bridal! I went into the store because they had a dress I had seen at a location very far from my house. Carol originally helped me try on dresses and was great and patient. They matched the price of the other location. Myra and Gina are also amazing! They had just moved to their red bank location and were extremely organized and helpful. I bought my bridemaids dresses here also. Gina made my dress fit like a glove! I will really miss seeing these wonderful ladies!

When I went to Barefoot Bride, I had been to many shops and had a certain dress in mind that I was having trouble finding. Mayra, the owner, went above and beyond and actually borrowed the dress from the designer so I could try it on. Once I tried on the dress, I decided it was the one. I could have bought the dress for less at a larger shop, but ultimately decided to buy it from Barefoot because of their better customer service and personal atmosphere. When I called, Mayra knew who I was, and could answer my questions quickly. My dress was a little late in arriving from the designer, but Mayra stayed in contact with me and tracked it down when it seemed to go missing on a UPS truck. At Barefoot, it's evident that they care about their customers. That's why I also got my bridesmaids dresses here. It was a great overall experience and I would highly recommend Barefoot to future brides.