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About This Vendor
Desginer Sample Wedding Dresses at Savvy Prices
The Savvy Bride is a unique Bridal Boutique that sells sample designer wedding gowns straight off-the-rack. Our prices are up to 50% off retail prices and are all under $1999! We carry sizes ranging 0-22 (bridal sizes 6-26). These wedding dresses have not been worn in an actual wedding but just tried on in other upscale bridal boutiques. Not only are we focused on not breaking the bank for a dress but we are also focused on our brides having a great experience! That is why we only have one bride at a time in the boutique. It's like a brides own private shopping experience where you can relax and have fun finding your dream dress! If you want a gorgeous designer dress but don't want to pay a lot of money, then make an appointment today!
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I am having a shorter engagement (6 months - 5 months left at the time I went to try on gowns) and worried about falling in love with something that was not going to be able to come in on time or where I would have to pay extra for a rush cut. ...
Then, I went to The Savvy Bride and walked out with my dream dress on the same day! The dress is from one of my favorite designers. I had seen this dress online and on the websites of high end boutiques but, of course, paid a fraction of the price! It fit me so well and will be perfect for my Chicago wedding in the spring. The whole experience was more "my style" - Erica is casual and calm. She allows you the entire store for a full 2 hours and does not pressure you into buying. And while she pulls some dresses based on what she thinks you may like (she has a good eye - she picked out the one I ended up buying, not me smile emoticon:)), you are also allowed to browse all of the gowns and select your own to try on too. All in all, it was so easy to say yes to the dress! And to a veil and accessories too - which she also has great deals on! To brides out there that would like something trendy and stylish without breaking the budget, you must try The Savvy Bride!
I am so happy that my grandma discovered this place (from an article in a newspaper no less!). I loved the whole concept of the shop - designer dresses for less, so I was excited to see what they had and I was not disappointed. You make an appo...
intment and have the shop to yourself so the owner of the shop helps out as much as you'd like her to during your time there. Good range of sizes and styles. Plus, the dresses are off the rack so you get to take it home the same day. I also used the seamstress the owner recommended, and had a great experience with my customizations. I recommend this shop to all of my NYC/CT engaged friends!
This was my second stop to finding my dress. When I arrived to my appt I was so happy that I had the entire shop to myself for 2hrs. I told Erica the styles I was interested in and she had me try a few on. I thought I picked “the one” but she p...
ulled a dress out and told me to just try it on. I FELL IN LOVE! From only trying on a few dresses she got a feel of styles I liked and what I was looking for. I can’t wait to finally wear my dress!!
This shop is AMAZING! Erica is awesome, super personable and wants only to help you find your dream dress. She has several selected for you, based on your likes and dislikes in an email she sends you, then you go from there! The shop is extreme...
ly clean and very cute, she’s very organized and professional. She never puts any pressure on you! On top of all of that, if you’re like me and want to be reasonable and rational about how much money you spend, this place is PERFECT for you! I walked out with my dream dress and am so thankful to Erica!
Loved the experience and my dress was amazing!
Erica is one of the best in her professions! She made the whole dress shopping experience less daunting and more personal. Her eye for detail and ability to listen to what the bride to be wants makes her one of the best shops around. You will...
not be distracted by any other customer because she gives you her undivided attention for your one on one appointment. No pressure, very positive atmosphere the whole way through!
Great private shopping- you have the whole store to yourself. Erica is great and helps you find your dress! It was the second dress I tried on! Highly recommend and I couldn't be happier!
Erica is the absolute best! She has a few dresses pulled for you, ready to try based on your wants. You and your entourage have the shop to yourselves to browse for other dresses or styles just to try. Erica is professional, genuine, supportive...
and accommodating. I tried each of the 6 dresses on about twice each time narrowing it down. Erica helped by guiding me, asking me what I liked about the dress I was in. She truly became another member of my bridal team that day! I went to other stores and I highly recommend Erica at The Savvy Bride!!
This review has been a long time coming!
I bought my dress at the Savy Brides and it was the best experience a bride could ever dream of. Ericka was very nice and professional and had so many dresses in stock! I went in feeling defeated becaus...
e, being bigger than A SIZE 2 (12-14) no shops had a great enough selection. I mean there were some but just not the one for me. Thank goodness I popped into this shop and said yes to my dream dress! Thank you high recommend!
Oh my gosh! What a great experience Erica gave me, and I walked out in 41 minutes with the dress of my dreams! There were far more plus size dresses to choose from than either of us expected. Thank you Erica for an enchanting time.
The Savvy Bride is the absolute best bridal shop! Erica is THE best to work with and the experience at her shop is very personal and special. Being the only bride there during your appointment makes you feel extra special, and Erica truly tries...
her best to pull dresses that represent exactly what you describe. She has great suggestions, advice and at the end of the day wants you to be happy. After going to numerous bridal shops, I can honestly say there is no place with better gown selection, quality and price. I highly recommend this place!
Words cannot describe how amazing my experience was with Erica at Savvy Bride. From the beginning at booking the appointment to the end where I said yes to my dress, everything was a fairytale and flawless! A few days before the appointment, I ...
received a questionnaire which provided me an opportunity to let Erica know what I thought I wanted! When we arrived to the appointment my girls and I were warmly greeted! Erica explained to us what she does and how the appointment was going to go and we got started!! She had options ready based on the answers from questionnaire I had completed (it was short and sweet!) and was extremely patient throughout the entire process! Her presence made me feel so relaxed and I knew I was in good hands! The prices and options there were amazing!! I truly had my fairy tale experience! I cannot say enough good things about Erica and The Savvy Bride!
I can't stress enough how great Erica was. I never thought I would find my dream dress on my first try but Erica did it. She presented a few dresses I originally thought I would like but also had a few surprises for me. Luck she did that becaus...
e the one she picked became my dress. The price and experience was fantastic.
If I could give The Savvy Bride 10 stars, I would. This was the first time I ever stepped foot in a bridal shop, I was so nervous. But Erica was so professional also knew exactly what to pull for me upon my arrival so it wasn’t as overwhelming....
I’m so happy I got my dress from The Savvy Bride! I highly recommend.
I am writing this review a year after my appointment because I'm still raving about my experience to everyone I know. Erica sent me a survey in advance of my appointment, and I knew then that my time there would be special. She prepared a varie...
ty of dresses for me to try on, paying attention to the things I liked most. Sure enough, one of those dresses was The One!
She was so patient letting me try on dresses multiple times and even let me come back past my appointment so my mother and grandmother could see the dress before I bought it. If you are looking for a private, customized bridal dress experience, definitely make an appointment with Erica!
So appointments are usually 2 hours, a few days before my appointment Erica had me fill out a questionnaire about what I’m interested and styles I would like. I walk in and she said she had a dress she believes I would love.. WELL not even 15 m...
inutes into my 2 hour appointment, she had me try on the dress AND I IMMEDIATELY SAID YES!!! Erica knows what she’s doing and I couldn’t be any happier about my decision!! I loved how the session was one-on-one and she really pays attention to what you’re looking for!!! GO TO THE SAVVY BRIDE!!!!
Erica was such a pleasure to work with. I came into her store not thinking I'd find the one my first day dress shopping but she had so many beautiful gowns to choose from I ended up falling in love and finding my dream dress. I never even secon...
d-guessed my decision because I knew it was the one! The personalized shopping experience that Erica provides is amazing - you have the entire store to yourself and she personally assists you in finding the style gown you want and even made suggestions. She also provided recommendations for alterations and helped me to find my veil at her store as well! Overall it was a great experience and my Maggie Sottero Gown looked beautiful on my wedding day. Thank you again for everything Erica!
I made an appointment with Savvy Bride after visiting 5 other bridal salons, becoming increasingly frustrated, and running out of time! Upon walking into Savvy Bride, I immediately felt at ease rather than overwhelmed like I had at other big bo...
x bridal stores. Erica was so sweet and the salon is so inviting! The best part is you’re the only bride there so the focus is truly just on you! Erica had taken the time to look at my Pinterest board so she already had dresses that she felt fit my style ready in the dressing room. She also encouraged me to look at any dresses in my size and to try on as many as I wanted! It was truly a no pressure environment and she was so supportive. You buy the dresses off the rack at Savvy Bride which was such a blessing for me! I struggled with envisioning and guessing what sample dresses would look like on me at other bridal salons but you don’t have that issue here since you are trying on the gowns in your size and that’s the gown you’ll bring home that day. I bought an Eddy K gown which was a great value for a sample gown and was in pristine condition! Personalized service and affordable dresses – what more can you ask for ladies!
I can't even begin to say how amazing Erica and the Savvy Bride is. I had been to about 5-6 places before I went to Savvy Bride and I have to say I wish this was my first stop. From the first discussion, Erica wanted to ensure everything I was ...
looking for was captured before I even came in to try on dresses. What was amazing was that I actually was able to try on dresses that fit me in the style I was looking for when I arrived. What was even more amazing is that you are the only person in the store during your appointment! Talk about feeling special. She is amazing - so kind and never makes you feel rushed. When I was at The Savvy Bride, it was the first time that I truly fell in love with a dress. It was gorgeous, it was a v-neck with lace and beading and it was exactly what I was looking for. My wedding was on 08/31/2018, and I have to say I received compliments ALL night from everyone on how gorgeous my dress was. I felt so beautiful in it and it was everything I had ever dreamed of looking like on my wedding day. I don't know if I would have ever found that perfect dress if it wasn't for Erica. I would recommend the Savvy Bride without a doubt!
The Savvy Bride was the first and last shop I went in to find my wedding dress! Words cannot describe how amazing Erica is!
To start, booking an appointment is easy. It can be done online and the site provides you with available time slots. O...
nce I selected my time, Erica sent me a questionnaire to complete in order to get an idea of what type of dress I was looking for. What's great about this questionnaire is it is detailed and Erica ACTUALLY READS IT! I was pleasantly surprised when I arrived at the shop to find dresses pulled just like the ones I sent her pictures of.
During the appointment, Erica was extremely patient and answered any questions/concerns I had. She had me try on different styles to narrow down my search. I asked that Erica pull dresses for me during the appointment; however, she does give you the option to look around yourself! Erica was so helpful and I felt no pressure at all. She was so understanding when I tried on several dresses multiple times. It was a very peaceful and relaxing environment as there are no other brides in the shop. Erica is truly there to help brides find dream dresses at very reasonable prices!
Erica was amazing!! I had already purchased a dress that I loved from another store. That store had a return policy so I chose to keep my appointment with Savvy Bride. I am so incredibly happy I did. While I really loved different components of...
the dress I had, I wasn't totally in love. Each dress Erica had me try on was more beautiful than the last. She was totally comfortable having me try on the dresses multiple times so I could narrow it down and gave me some things to think about. I purchased my dress from Erica and was able to bring it home with me that same day. I have since tried it on again and keep looking at the pictures taken of me wearing it because I am so in love with it. Erica was amazing and has a gorgeous selection of gowns. I will absolutely recommend friends to try The Savvy Bride!
After my first dress was ruined by the seamstress a week before the wedding, Erica opened her door during off hours on a Saturday to help me find a new dress. Not only did we find the perfect dress (one I liked better than the original) she sen...
t me to the sweetest seamstress for alterations that were done at 1/2 the cost and in 4 days! Amazing experience.
Erica was the best! I had the entire shop to myself, plenty of room and I didn't feel rushed at all. Erica really gave personal one on one attention that every bride deserves! I found the dress of my dreams and I didnt have to break my budget t...
o do so.
Although I ended up going with a dress from another store, I am so glad I went to The Savvy Bride! Erica was amazing to work with throughout the whole process. As soon as I booked my appointment, she sent me a questionnaire to find out more ab...
out what I was looking for. During the appointment, she was super friendly, stuck to my budget, and pulled dresses based on my feedback. Finally, when I decided my heart was set on a dress from somewhere else, she was really understanding and even recommended a seamstress. Overall, Erica is running an awesome shop, and I would definitely recommend it to a friend.
Erica was amazing to work with. She was ready with dresses for me when I arrived. I did not feel rushed or pressured. She did everything to make sure I was comfortable and enjoying my experience. Can’t say enough good stuff about her and The ...
Savvy Bride!
Erica is beyond wonderful. She is a one woman show, and wow, she made me feel like a million bucks! I walked in with white and entourage and she focused on me and my needs as a bride. She not only listened to my opinion, but she took what I ask...
ed for and ran with it. I ended up leaving with the dress of my dreams, and a day I won’t soon forget. She was a pleasure to work with, and I have recommended her to anyone who will listen! Thank you so very much, Erica!
Erica was extremely helpful! There were a ton of great dress options! You can tell she cares about what she does, and making sure you have an amazing experience. She listened to all of my ideas and helped me find my perfect dress!
I went to the Savvy Bride for my very first time wedding dress shopping. My mom, matron of honor and myself walked in and felt very welcomed. There was such a large selection, I got overwhelmed. Luckily the owner asked me questions before hand ...
to understand what I was looking for and what my budget was going to be. She picked about 4 dresses for me to start with. We immediately fell in love with the first dress I tried on!!! And it was in my budget. I highly recommend!!!!
Erica was AMAZING!! I was a little worried prior to going because I’m a plus size gal but she had sooo many dresses for me to try on. I think I tried on at least 12 dresses. The whole store was ours, I didn’t feel rushed. Erica made me feel so ...
relaxed and when beautiful. It was the best experience that I could have had. Thank you sooo much.
My experience at The Savvy Bride was exactly what I always hoped finding my wedding dress would be like. Going into the process, I had no idea what sort of dress would end up working for me, so I started at a David's Bridal, figuring they'd ha...
ve so many different styles for me to try out. What a mistake! After an hour of whirlwind dress-trying, a stylist who did not listen to my needs, and a store that was much more limited in samples than I assumed, I was pretty turned off by the whole process. I felt like cattle! Then my sister and MOH head about Savvy Bride and dragged me in, dreading the thought of trying on more dresses.
There couldn't possibly be a better antidote to feeling overwhelmed and alone in the process than The Savvy Bride experience. First of all, it's by private appointment only, so you are ALONE in the store. I felt completely pampered and heard, and I appreciated that more than even her beautiful selection of dresses. Of course shopping in a store like this means it'll be a little more 'hit or miss', but she's also happy to call you as she acquires new products. For me, I had no trouble finding what ended up being the perfect dress for me, right on the rack and for a wonderful price. It was in perfect condition, despite being a delicate lace.
For plus size Brides, I recommend starting with The Savvy Bride, as she goes out of her way to supply ALL sizes and a huge variety of styles, and her calm, sweet demeanor will make you feel like a million dollars. My absolute number one recommendation!
I cannot say enough great things about Erica and her salon! She immediately made me feel at ease, as I was very nervous for my very first dress appointment. Erica was extremely patient with me and literally let me try on every single dress in m...
y size. No joke, I said "yes" to the very last dress in my size. If you're looking to be taken care of and not breaking your bank, this is your bridal salon to go to!
Visited the shop today, very cute. Erica is very nice, I would highly recommend the Savy Bride.
I would highly recommend the Savvy Bride. It is an adorable shop and its owner, Erica, was extremely personable and pleasant to work with.
Meet the Team
Erica LaFerlita
Owner
I was in your shoes in 2014. I got engaged and was on the hunt for the perfect wedding gown. I knew what I wanted but soon realized that my budget did not match my expectations. I wanted a quality designer gown for under $2000. I just could not find what I was looking for until a store sold me an off-the-rack sample gown for a discounted price. My first thought, why can’t there be a whole store of discounted designer sample gowns? I got to work and opened The Savvy Bride in 2017- where every gown is under $2000- my original budget!
