Iowa's destination for designer wedding dresses
AWARD WINNER (5X)
Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
Weddings by Design is a boutique based out of West Des Moine, IA, specializing in designer wedding dresses and event attire. This premier salon has an extensive collection of dresses and tuxedos for couples to choose from, making it easy to find that perfect fit.
Owner Melissa Alger bought her store in 2003, and has been helping clients find their dream dresses ever since. Her team prides themselves on exceeding the expectations of those who walk into the store. Melissa and her staff are always committed to creating long-lasting memories and helping everyone feel their absolute best. They would love to hear from you!
No matter the kind of look you are going for, Weddings by Design is sure to have something that will match your vision. This one-stop shop can also assist with outfits for the entire wedding party, ensuring that all your loved ones look picture perfect. As inclusion is important to the team, Melissa also ensures that she carries a size-inclusive array of gorgeous gowns. Some other items the salon offers include shoes, hair accessories, veils, tiaras, garters, and more.
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4.6
out of 5.0104 reviews
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Weddings by Design is highly praised by reviewers for its wide selection of dresses, friendly and attentive staff, and personalized experience. Consultants like Jan, Destinae, and Riley are highlighted for their assistance in finding the perfect dress and making the process enjoyable. The shop is commended for being size-inclusive, offering a stress-free environment, and helping brides stay within their budget. Guests also appreciate the privacy of separate try-on areas and the helpfulness of consultants like Kelsey and Lauren. Overall, the team at Weddings by Design receives glowing recommendations for creating a special and memorable dress shopping experience for every bride.Review photos
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Kylie C
3.0
4/15/2025
We had a great experience wedding dress shopping and our attendant was excellent. We ended up purchasing a dress that very same day and I appreciate that she took the time to provide us with recommendations. She ended up picking my dress that I chose (which wasn't what I expected to love).
I gave 3 stars because I had a horrible experience picking up my dress, where they just left me in the room with the dress, no help, no reassurance that I looked good, and then wanted additional payment to put it in an actual wedding dress bag. They were taking phone calls the whole time. They didn't have me sign anything and just basically let me walk out without further support. Maybe I shouldn't have expected to have a similar experience to when I was looking to purchase my dress but it was really off-putting.
I also found the same dress (brand/style) I purchased, online for $1.5k less than what I paid in-store so I don't think I'd recommend this wedding salon for purchasing the actual dress as it seems the markup was a little high, especially given the overall experience from trying-buying-picking up.
Kelsey L
5.0
1/30/2025
Working with Weddings by Design was amazing! They had so many dresses to look at and try on in a variety of sizes, and carried all sorts of designers! The staff was incredibly friendly and helpful in the dress selection process, and the prices were very reasonable! Because I got my dress there, we were able to get a discount on the suits for all the guys! Would total recommend checking them out if you are in the area!
response 01/31/2025
Wow, thank you Kelsey for leaving a great review for us! We really appreciate it! Congrats...
to you!
Any questions?
Jaylynn E
5.0
10/27/2024
My consultant, Destinae, was absolutely amazing! She was very attentive to the needs of me and my entourage, and helped me find a dress that made me bawl happy tears. I would rate a million stars if I could.
response 10/29/2024
Thank you so much for the review! Destinae loved working with you!
Paige B
5.0
7/26/2024
Going to Weddings By Design to find my wedding dress was the best decision I could have made! Jan was my consultant and she was AMAZING! I went in with an idea of what I wanted and she helped pick dresses that fit that idea, as well as some to give different styles a try. Jan was never pushy, even when encouraging me to try on different styles than I thought I would like. She made the experience so fun and I felt no pressure and at ease the whole time. She reminded me that if I didn’t like something, I could just take it off. Jan encouraged me to try on a dress that was beautiful and that’s the one I ended up choosing! I would recommend Weddings By Design to anyone who is looking for a fun, no pressure, and amazing experience when finding their dream dress!
response 10/29/2024
Thank you for your review!
Danielle G
5.0
6/18/2024
I worked with Jan at the West Des Moines location and I was so impressed with my appointment. Jan was professional and offered good advice and feedback based on what I did and didn’t like about the dresses I tried on. She quickly figured out my style and interests and was able to supply other dresses for me to try on. While I didn’t find *the* dress for me, I was very impressed with my appointment and would definitely recommend this store for all brides-to-be!
response 10/29/2024
Thank you for your review!
Ashley L
5.0
3/16/2024
Weddings by Design was absolutely amazing! Our consultant Sophie did a wonderful job guiding us through the dress styles and letting us choose the various types. She also helped me find my dream wedding dress by keeping in mind the style I wanted, and she was wonderful about fluffing the train, hanging the dresses, and encouraging me with the different dress styles. She was amazing and helped me find my dream wedding dress!! 20/10 recommend!!
response 03/21/2024
Thank you so much Ashley for your review!
Demi E
5.0
1/26/2024
My guests and I had a lovely experience here! I really appreciated that you can take pictures in dresses, unlike some other places. If it hadn’t been for Rylie, I probably wouldn’t have ever found my dream dress! Thank you so much!!!
response 02/29/2024
Thank you so much Demi for leaving a review and congratulations!
Taylor S
5.0
1/11/2024
My experience at Weddings by Design is one that every girl dreams of. Riley was absolutely AMAZING! She was extremely helpful with me trying different styles and listening to feedback in what I liked and didn’t like about a dress and then she quickly went and pulled another dress based on what I said. She made me feel comfortable, listened to, and confident in the dress I ended up choosing. She was knowledgeable about the dresses, options, and next steps. She even assisted in helping me stay close to my budget. No other bridal salon provided an experience even close to what I had at Weddings By Design. They were also size inclusive which made this process extremely stress free. If I could give them more than 5 stars I would!
response 02/29/2024
Thank you so much Taylor for your review!
Isabel W
5.0
11/12/2023
I just got my wedding dress from Weddings by Design, and the whole experience was great! My consultant was Karissa, and I would highly recommend her. It felt like she truly wanted me to find the right dress, and she was helpful when it came to comparing the dresses I liked and with determining what aspects of a dress I liked. I got to go through all the dresses and pick ones out I wanted to try on, and Karissa helped by finding dresses with specific elements I wanted. She also helped me keep my budget in mind and would note to me if a dress was out of my budget before I tried it on. She wasn't pushy at all but was very supportive along the way. As for the shop as a whole, they have separate try on areas for each person, and the experience does feel very personalized. All the staff I interacted with were so sweet; it felt like they really wanted it to be a special experience for each person.
response 11/14/2023
Thank you so much Isabel!!!
Lisa H
5.0
10/29/2023
I highly recommend Weddings by Design. We had a wonderful experience. Jan was very helpful and knowledgeable about each of the dresses my daughter tried on. She helped my daughter find her perfect dress!
5.0
10/17/2023
I went into the appointment by telling them the style of wedding I was going to have and the rest was magic. Every girl in there was so helpful! I had no idea what I really wanted and decided to just have fun trying on every type of dress that caught my eye (within reason) and had such a blast!
Ashley was so fun and made my family feel so included. Between her and the rest of the gals in the store they brought out one great dress after another and I walked away with the most breathtaking wedding dress and wedding look! Cannot say enough about how perfect it all was.
Camiel S
5.0
5/29/2023
They were amazing and answered all my questions that I had! Their shop is so cute and had so many dresses and made me feel like a princess and comfortable when trying on dresses! I couldn’t have asked for a better place to go and then an added bonus that they offer full service of having the dress stay at the store and then to steam it the week of!
Kate C
5.0
7/16/2022
Weddings by Design was excellent as I searched for my wedding gown. The staff was friendly and helpful as I narrowed down which gowns were the one for me! They celebrated with me when I said "yes"!
Sarah S
5.0
6/29/2022
Kelsey was phenomenal with me. This was the 6th salon I visited. She was super down to earth and literally made me feel amazing. Definitely the best experience! She was able to whip a lot of dresses on me and then she found my dream and dress and clipped it so well! I definitely saved the best for last! Thank you so much for giving me my "yes" moment!
Alexa T
5.0
6/15/2022
Weddings by Design was a dream come true to work with! I came in last minute and ended up finding my dream dress. Lauren was WONDERFUL to work with and I never felt pressured to buy anything which was a nice feeling. HIGHLY recommend!!
Amber G
5.0
1/07/2022
I went to this shop twice. The second time I needed a dress in a rush (my mom told me in error that my dress didn't fit) and they were able to deliver a dress in the 3 month window I had and it came about a month early. Both consultants I worked with were great. They have a variety of options in a variety of sizes which is nice as a plus-size bride there were a few stores where I felt like I only had 2 or 3 options or all the options were slightly different dresses with corsets.
response 01/10/2022
Hi Amber, I am so glad we had the perfect dress for you! Congratulations and thank you for...
your business!
Sandra A
2.0
1/03/2022
POST WEDDING REVIEW: Editing my review because my alterations appointments were not the best. Multiple reschedules and I got my dress the Thursday before my wedding with incomplete alterations. Spent $1100 on alterations so I was not expecting for Jude to have my dress for 5 months and still not have it done two days before my wedding. When she showed me the dress, it had two metal loops VISIBLE. She had to sew two coverings on it right on the spot and had me sit there after the store was closed.
My appointment at Weddings at Design was my first bridal appointment. Jan did an amazing job. She was so patient and kind and knew exactly what I was looking for after only a couple dresses.
response 01/03/2022
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review! We love Jan and we appreciate your bus...
iness. :)
Abbey R
5.0
11/04/2021
Weddings by Design was the first shop I went to and I think my dress was close to the end I tried on. Staff is very friendly and helpful. Jude is great for alterations. Our ring bearer’s looked so handsome in their suit pants, ties and suspenders we rented as well! Thank you for being a huge part of our big day!
response 01/03/2022
Hi Abbey, Congratulations and thank you for taking the time to leave us a review!
Sierra M
5.0
9/22/2021
Weddings by Design has such a beautiful array of wedding dresses to choose from. When I started the search for my gown, I wasn't entirely sure what I wanted. This was the second store I went to and was blown away by the customer service and selection. All of the staff are so sweet and willing to answer any questions I had and offer suggestions. Despite all my indecisiveness, they helped me find the wedding dress of my dreams! I was also able to find my veil there and they were able to order a new one for me with no issues! It was so nice that I was able to store my dress and veil there until the day before the wedding, as well as have it professionally steamed. I cannot recommend Weddings by Design enough!!
response 09/23/2021
Thank you Sierra for your kind words and for taking the time to leave us a review! Congrat...
ulations on your wedding!
Victoria W
5.0
8/07/2021
I loved my experience at Weddings by Design! Maddie was wonderful at helping my find my dream dress! She was so positive and encouraging. We also got our bridesmaid dresses, plus the groom and groomsmen tuxes from here. It was an easy process to pick everything out and they communicated well. I got my alterations done by Jude and she was great! I would highly recommend Weddings By Design!
response 08/11/2021
Thank you so much for the review! We appreciate your business so much!
Sarah Z
5.0
4/27/2021
Highly recommend this salon to everyone. In advance of my appointment, they took my pinterest board and pre-pulled dresses that matched my inspirations. Then they had me walk the store for others. Clean and updated the salon helped me find my perfect "yes" dress!
response 04/29/2021
Thank you so much Sarah for taking the time to leave a review. We are so happy you decided...
to shop with us and congratulations!
Brenda F
5.0
4/25/2021
They made me feel so comfortable as soon as I walked in the door! They were the first shop I had gone into and nothing else after could top that! I had 3 shops scheduled that day because my mom and sister were in town. I loved how they had plenty of space in there rooms and they put you in the dress themselves instead of you trying to put a dress in this tiny room, then the attendant clipping you in like what I experienced at the 2nd bridal store I went to. Kelsey was wonderful she seemed to go above and beyond with answering every question my mom and I had. I didn't make it to the 3rd bridal shop I had schedule that day, I was able to call her after -a very different experience after the 2nd shop, Kelsey had my favorite dress pulled from the first time round when I got there, which was the one!!! The whole experience was happy and effortless, never felt like I was prom dress shopping like the other salon. Thanks so much! Unforgettable experience!! So appreciative ❤
response 04/26/2021
Thank you Brenda for your review! Kelsey really enjoyed working with you all and congratu...
lations on finding the dress!
Erica Y
5.0
4/06/2021
During my initial trip for wedding dress shopping I was hesitant. I had an idea in mind what I thought I wanted. The girls in shop were so nice and let me try on several dresses to find the right one for me. When I finally found the one (which was nothing like I had thought I wanted) the ordering process was easy! It came in a little earlier than expected. When the big day came I had them store and steam my dress. They made sure to call me ahead of time to confirm when I would be there and were so nice. Their kindness is something I truly loved about my experience with them! And I still can’t get over how beautiful my dress is!
response 04/16/2021
Thank you so much Erica for your review and Congratulations to you!!!
Makayla A
3.0
9/26/2020
For a bridal dress, 5 stars! Absolutely amazing! The girls were great and made me feel confident and totally secure in each dress they showed! However, DO NOT go through them for the tuxes! We had issue after issue with them and when my 2 y/o son went in to try it on and he was overwhelmed and crying (as toddlers are) the lady helping us was less than ideal. She was very clearly annoyed with him and having to take his measurement.
response 04/16/2021
I am sorry that your tuxedo experience did not go as smooth as your bridal. Thank you for ...
your review as we strive for excellence and appreciate the feedback for training opportunities!
Lauren L
5.0
9/07/2020
This was my second bridal appointment and I am so glad I went here. Ashley was my consultant and my mom and I adored her. She was so sweet and patient with me and understood my style right off the bat. She never made me feel pressured and was so genuine - all of the dresses were absolutely beautiful, and I am so in love with the dress we chose! Highly recommend Ashley!
response 09/08/2020
Hi Lauren, thank you for taking the time to leave a review! Ashley had so much fun workin...
g with you! Congratulations!
Hannah B
5.0
5/03/2020
I found my dream dress here IN MY BUDGET. Everyone who was there was kind, professional and extremely helpful. It was my first experience at a bridal salon trying on dresses and they definitely made it very enjoyable. I would recommend anyone looking for anything bridal to shop at Weddings by Designs! Thank you guys!!!
response 09/08/2020
Thank you Hannah for your review!
Ali N
5.0
3/22/2020
I had the best experience here! Grace was absolutely wonderful. I truly felt cared about and listened to. I couldn’t be more thrilled to have found my wedding dress here! ❤️
response 03/22/2020
Hi Ali, thank you so much for leaving a review! It means a lot and congratulations on fin...
ding your dress!
Morgan C
5.0
12/23/2019
The salon owner Melissa is the absolute best to work with! I got my wedding dress and the bridesmaids dresses here! I regretted the dress I originally said yes too and called her a day later to let her know and she let me pick a different one! Thankfully they hadn’t ordered it yet! I would definitely ask for a quote from the lady they do there alterations through. I did end up going somewhere else for that just because they were more than what I could afford. If I ever had to buy another wedding dress I would definitely go back to Weddings by Design!
response 12/23/2019
Hi Morgan, Thank you so much for leaving a review and for the kind words! You know I loved...
helping you and am truly so happy for you! You will never need to come back for a wedding dress so just send all your friends instead! :) Take Care - Melissa
Maggie A
5.0
11/10/2019
All the ladies here are wonderful. They definitely had my best interests in mind and I never felt pressured to buy until I found “the one”. I was nervous going in, but felt calm after the first dress or two. I went during a trunk show weekend and highly recommend doing that if your timeline allows. There will be dresses that haven’t yet made it to market and if you buy a trunk show dress, there is a discount! Also, go for the $75 storage, steaming deal that they have to keep your dress safe until wedding day.
response 12/23/2019
Hi Maggie, Thank so much for leaving a review! We really appreciate it and Congrats to you...
!
Jaclyn P
5.0
10/19/2019
This is a wonderful salon with gorgeous dress options! The staff is very friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable. Their seamstress is amazing and dedicated to making you feel your best on your big day! I highly recommend.
response 10/21/2019
Thanks so much Jaclyn for taking the time to leave a review! Congratulations!!!
Sarah H
5.0
10/06/2019
that's amazing place customer service was amazing they knew exactly what I was looking for
response 10/07/2019
Thank you Sarah for your review! Congrats on finding your dress and we appreciate your bus...
iness!
Katie J
5.0
9/17/2019
I can't say enough good things about this shop! I was not looking forward to wedding dress shopping but they made it FUN! They were patient with me and my indecisiveness, they were always quick to respond and working with everybody there was an absolute breeze. My husband also got his tux and his groom's suits there and they looked AMAZING! It seriously doesn't get better than Weddings By Design! We're so thankful!
response 10/07/2019
Wow...thank you Katie for the review and kind words! Congratulations on your wedding!!!
Sierra F
5.0
9/10/2019
Found my dream dress here after trying on dozens of dresses at multiple shops. Maddie was my consultant and she was wonderful. Their seamstress Jude was also so sweet and did a great job on my multitude of alterations.
response 09/10/2019
Hi Sierra, thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review for us! Congratulatuio...
ns!
Becca L
5.0
7/01/2019
Great selection and excellent customer service. Has knowledgeable staff to help find a dress that suits body shape, size and style. Very convenient for storing the dress until the day. The dress was steamed and ready to go when I picked it up. Anytime I needed to access the dress for try-on or alterations, the staff were so helpful and accommodating. Highly recommend.
response 07/02/2019
Hi Becca, Congratulations on your wedding and thank you for taking the time to leave us a ...
review!
Emily H
5.0
5/08/2019
I highly recommend this shop! They were so kind, helpful & patient as I tried to find my wedding dress. Once I bought the dress, they were even more helpful with connecting me with Jude Dickenson, their amazing alterations lady. They treated me like a valued customer throughout the process and even after the wedding day, when I needed help cleaning my dress. I highly recommend this shop!
response 05/08/2019
Thank you Emily for your review! Congratulations to you!
Courtney D
5.0
2/12/2019
They did an amazing job finding my prefect dress! Great customer service!
response 02/12/2019
Thanks for your review Courtney!
Lynette W
5.0
2/08/2019
they were amazing and helped me get my dream dress in my budget!
response 02/11/2019
Thank you Lynette for leaving a review! Glad we were able to help!
Katrina H
5.0
1/28/2019
Wonderful selection. Great customer service. I did my alterations through their recommendation, June. Although she did a good job; I felt like it was overpriced for alterations.
response 01/29/2019
Hi Katrina, thank you for taking the time to leave a review! Congratulations!
Abby G
1.0
11/15/2018
I was disappointed in my experience. I booked an appointment and received little to no help. I was left standing in multiple dresses with no consultant around to help me change. While dressing my consultant talked about her divorce and how marriage wasn’t for her. She also argued with me when I told her I didn’t want a strapless dress. It was an uncomfortable experience.
response 11/16/2018
Hi Abby, Thank you for your review! I have talked with the consultant who worked with yo...
u and she is truly sorry for any miscommunication! We pride ourselves in our customers having a great experience and certainly strive to make that happen. If you saw some things you liked or would like to look around again to see if you have missed anything, myself or my manager would be happy to work with you to work with you one on one to see if we can help find your dress. Again, thank you for taking the time to leave your review and hopefully we will hear from you again. Melissa
Samantha H
5.0
10/01/2018
Amazing staff and a really great selection of dresses! They also have a really great selection of tuxes, and renting the tuxes from the same place I purchased my dress was very convenient.
response 10/05/2018
Hi Samantha! We really appreciate the review and congratulations to you!
Kaitlyn R
5.0
8/27/2018
Amazing staff and amazing dresses!
response 08/27/2018
Thank you so much for your review! Weddings by Design
Shelby J
5.0
8/20/2018
I’m a plus sized bride, I knew finding a dress would be difficult. However, I found the dress of my dreams here. They were so nice and never felt uncomfortable. Kelsey is the best! Always felt special and not just another customer!
response 08/27/2018
Thank you for leaving us a review! Congratulations and we are so glad we could help you f...
ind your perfect dress! Weddings by Design!
Trae A
5.0
7/08/2018
Best place to find a dress! Great customer service and variety! Also got my alterations done there and they were perfect!
response 07/09/2018
Thank you for your kind words and review! Congratulations!
Laurie K
5.0
5/17/2017
I had a wonderful experience at Weddings by Design! The staff there is friendly and very knowledgeable about the gowns and the designers. The whole process was stress free which is what I was hoping for. I purchased my gown, my girl's bridesmaids dresses and even rented tuxes right there at The Tux Shop! It made me feel good to see other brides there smiling and having great experiences each time I went in. I recommend this store to ALL brides!!
Carrie B
5.0
12/07/2016
I found my dress my first day shopping at Weddings by Design. I had awesome help from all the gals there but I specifically worked with christy and she was a blast! She made me so good in every dress and helped me speak my mind when I had a few opinions!
After finding my gorgeous dress she helped 4/6 bridesmaids find their gowns as well. (Good deal if you get your dress and bridesmaids there too! FYI)
There was never any pressure to buy, you can tell they all truly care about making sure you are happy and feel good through this whole experience.
I have already and will continue to tell everyone I know to go to Weddings by Design
Emily B
5.0
7/05/2016
AMAZING! I had an appointment this weekend and today I am going to buy my dress there. The staff was friendly, accommodating and I felt totally at ease trying on dresses. They stayed under my budget and didn't pressure me to buy that day. The store was clean and comfortably cool since trying on dresses gets SUPER warm fast. I would highly recommend this shop!
Alli N
5.0
5/03/2016
I had a very pleasant experience shopping at Weddings by Design. I was the first appointment of the day on a Saturday. The shop was almost completely empty so my entourage and I were allowed to look through the dresses on our own. I loved that we got to do so at our own pace and the consultant was around but allowed us to pick the first ones just on our own. My consultant, Christie, was fantastic. She really took the time to make me feel special and talked to me and my party as if we were family. When I found a dress that I really liked but did not love, there was not the pressure to immediately buy as there was in other stores. She was so nice about us taking photos and giving me time to just look at myself in the gowns. I loved that she insisted we take a group photo at the end. She was so helpful with the belts and when I was not finding one that I really liked, measured the width so that if I chose my favorite dress, I could easily find the correct sized belt anywhere. It was an overall great experience.
Amy U
5.0
4/09/2016
While I only went to two bridal salons before purchasing my dress from Weddings by Design, I loved their service and they made trying on dresses easy. I didn't feel rushed and they were realistic about size ordering and offered good advice. They also knew when my mom and I needed a moment and allowed us that space. Additionally, they worked with me to make a belt I REALLY wanted affordable for me.
Kimberly K
1.0
1/19/2016
This was the first dress place I went to and my experience was terrible. I worked with Christie (I believe that was her name) and she was belittling during the entire appointment. She told me no question was a dumb one but then proceeded to treat me like an idiot. She was rude to my mother, rude to me and overall unpleasant to work with. I was so disappointed in my experience. I know other ladies who work here are nice but Christie needed a reality check. She bragged about how she had been doing this for 8 years. Personally, I don't know how she makes a sale with this kind of attitude. I was in the changing room with her on the verge of tears because of how she was treating me.
I found a dress I loved here and for less expensive than the second store I visited but I didn't return here because I didn't want to give them my business.
I think this location has great dresses to offer, but that one staff member ruined the dress experience for me. If you decide to go here, I suggest you request anyone but her.
Ashley K
5.0
1/18/2016
Going to Weddings by Design was the best decision I could have made! They were very accommodating taking me on even though I made the appointment that day. Once I got their, I feel in love with the environment! They allowed me to check out all the dresses while I waited for an opening. Then when it was my turn I was super nervous with this being my first time trying on a dress, but my associate made me feel relaxed and beautiful! She helped to me to figure out what exactly I would look best in the fit my body. She stayed with me for two hours ( which was 30 minutes after they were suppose to close) helping find the a dress I have not been able to stop thinking about! I would definitely recommend Weddings by Design for any Bride!!
Rachel P
5.0
10/20/2015
I loved my experience at Weddings by Design. The staff was so helpful and really cared about what I wanted. I never felt rushed to make a decision. They were flexible about making appointments for fittings and just made me feel welcome.
Emily H
5.0
9/15/2015
I absolutely loved the wedding dress shopping experience, ordering my dress here was easy and I was welcomed in to try it on any time. My one and only complaint is the bag that they gave me my dress in. It was the type of bag I would expect to be given in a department store, a big plastic bag that ripped during transport (allowing rain on my dress the day before the wedding). Fix the bag and everything would be 5 stars!
Katie M
5.0
7/08/2015
Wonderful people to work with. My dress was perfect and they worked with my budget to make it all work out!
Shauna A
5.0
11/29/2014
From the second I stepped into this store the service was phenomenal. The dresses were all high quality. I was even able to order my dress in a shorter length so I did not need alterations. The only changes I needed was the bustle and their seamstress did an amazing job. I planned my wedding from out of town and the shop was great with working with me for my fittings when I was in town. I would definitely recommend!
Mallory J
3.0
11/14/2014
Scheduling was a headache at times with alterations but the dress itself was great.
Staff was friendly.
Marie B
4.0
8/28/2014
Last weekend I bought my dress at Weddings by Design. My consultant Natalie was so nice and had a great sense of humor! I felt comfortable telling her what I liked and disliked about certain dresses. The store also had many many dresses within my price range which made me happy! I was originally planning on spending $1200-1500, and found many dresses under my original budget! I ended up spending less then planned and found a beautiful dress! I called the following day bc I wanted to try it on again and they had no problems fitting me in w/o and apt! Love this place!
Andrea M
5.0
8/14/2014
Easy to get an appointment, friendly staff, easy to order my dress.
Ashli F
5.0
7/17/2014
I visited three vendors before going to Weddings by Design, and I'm so glad I went here! When I visited, they asked what I was looking for, and my price range, and allowed me to look around. They told me where to look and where not to look (on dresses I couldn't afford). When I saw "my dress", it was missing the price tag, but I tried it on anyway. We were terrified it was going to be above our price range, but it was right in budget, and it was stunning! They were so helpful, friendly, and willing to assist with whatever I needed!
Susan D
5.0
7/11/2014
This place is so professional and they really seem to care about their clients. They always greeted me by my first name every time I came in for anything! Beautiful dresses and EXCELLENT sales! Would highly recommend!
Erin E
5.0
6/06/2014
I loved my experience here shopping for my wedding dress! The people and the dresses as well as the environment was awesome! I was and still am inlove with my dress:)
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