White Swan Bridal

veil so I could wear it on my wedding day as well!

overall selection of dresses was also fantastic, they had plenty for me to try on and were very patient as I decided what I wanted.

arrow down options, since I had no idea what I wanted. She got a good sense of my vibe and personality really quickly and showed me some really beautiful pieces. Kanika made sure we didn't waste my time by helping me prioritize which gowns to try on, and helped my dress search start off strong!

an was incredibly flexible with our timelines and did a phenomenal job with all of the alterations. We can’t recommend White Swan enough!

t. I asked that night how much I could expect alterations to cost, as I wanted to plan for that. I was told $200-$300. I figured I could make that work, even though it put me above my budget. When my dress came in, they put it in the wrong brides bag. When they brought my bag out, it was not my dress. That was quickly fixed, thankfully. I put on the dress and they pinned it up. We talked about what things needed to be done. We ordered it in a custom length so that didn’t need to be adjusted. I take off the dress and she starts totaling up all of the adjustments. They start telling you “oh it costs this, but I think we can do it for this” to make you feel like you are getting a better deal. The first day alone, I left having put $300 towards alterations and that wasn’t including a bustle or bra inserts. That was after all of the discounts they gave me. All in all I ended up spending over $500 on my alterations, but if they’d charged me what they said they normally cost, it would have been much much more. Nowhere near the $200-$300 I was quoted beforehand. Overall I liked my dress and I’m glad I purchased it, but I would caution anyone looking to buy your dress here. Find out exactly what alterations will cost when you buy the dress and somehow get that in writing or look for another place to get alterations. Don’t let them push you outside of your budget.

ed, they put the veil in the bag, and when I opened it up at the venue, the veil was BRIGHT WHITE (on top of my ivory dress). The owner didn't care that they made this mistake, and won't even take back the veil or give any type of refund! Then, after multiple alterations, even one the week of my wedding, the dress still didn't fit! It was too big in the front and back, and the bustle absolutely sucked! I was tripping over my dress all night! Stop stuffing chocolate down everyone's face, and focus on GOOD CUSTOMER SERVICE and making sure a bride gets the RIGHT THING THEY ORDERED. Horrible.

ress can be requested when ordered to cover that area more. I went to my first fitting to find that not only did they order a size up from the one I tried on without informing me, but then the dress didn't even cover the bust area like they said it would. They then began to claim that they were the ones who would alter the front when the detailed receipt clearly noted the bust request when the dress is being made. We even have pictures of them adding fabric during the dress trying to show us what the dress would look like with the request put in. Now the dress is too big, the bust is unsupported from being too big, and the bust is still way too showy. They assured me they could fix it by slightly shortening the dress straps, adding fabric to the front of the dress, and adding support in the dress, all in addition to the hemming. When we got to the bill just the strap shortening alone was $250! I was ready to spend a few hundred on hemming but WOW everything else totaled to over a thousand, and if the dress still doesn't fit next fitting they would charge me even more. My bridal party who was here on both occasions were just as shocked on the price as I was and my mom threatened to take the dress elsewhere, to which the owner suddenly steps in and offered half off for everything...which further proves they were trying to hustle us in the first place. Love the dress but ladies stay away if you want to avoid being swindled. Older review: I researched a lot of different bridal stores in my area and White Swan had many great reviews, along with pictures of their store and inventory. I decided to make an appointment and I couldn't have had a better experience. Kanika asked me about what styles I was interested in and made suggestions on what style of dresses I should look at. I, along with my mom and bridesmaids, picked at least 10 dresses to try on, and Kanika was very honest about how the dress looks on me and how they could tailor the dress to look better on me if there was something I didn't like about the dress. She also gave me good advice on what color and styles would look best without pressuring me to make any decisions. I also want to mention that unlike a lot of other bridal shops, this boutique allowed us to take pictures of all the dresses I tried so I could remember how they looked to help with the decision process. In the end, it was actually Kanika's dress she suggested that ended up the winner. To be honest, my mom and I didn't think we were going to find a dress I liked on the first go around, especially with my uncommon measurements, but my entire bride tribe fell in love with the dress I chose and I knew it was the one before I even tried it on. Milla also helped me look at veils she thought would compliment my chosen dress and helped me with the purchasing process. Overall, the entire store had a great selection of dresses and were all priced well. I loved my experience with the staff who helped me and I'm really excited for my dress to come in!

a sequin layer the seamstress sewed in that added a little extra sparkle. Once I found the perfect dress, they were very efficient and communicative in scheduling the fittings. My final fitting was in March 2020, and I took the dress home with me. I was supposed to get married in July of 2020, but we had to move the wedding to October because of COVID. When the new date was about 2 weeks away, I tried on the dress to make sure everything still fit perfectly. I panicked because the dress was a bit snug, and I wasn't sure if there would be enough time to alter it (after 6 months of quarantine, I probably should have thought to try the dress on sooner!) I called Mila and she told me to come in the next day. They re-fitted me, and were able to complete the alterations in 24 hours! I picked up the dress the very next day, and it fit perfectly again. I was very impressed with the seamstress! I had a wonderful experience with all the women I worked with there, and I would highly recommend White Swan Bridal Boutique!

t they offered. The consultant had an idea of a couple dresses that would fit my preference within my budget. We started off in the clearance section (by my request) and found a few to show off to my closest relatives. My decision was tied between two of the most stunning lace dresses, I ended up running over my appointment by two hours! The owner, Mila, was so kind and allowed her consultant to continue to accommodate me. Then lo and behold I said yes to the dress!! Mila was so sweet to offer my family water and treats while they patiently waited. She also gave an unexpected discount to my hair piece and veil. I had a very specific idea of what I wanted my train to be shaped like and Mila gave me her honest opinion while still allowing an open mind. After I made my final decision, I sent the dress out for alterations (which came back right on time with more time to spare). I was very pleased with her knowledge and friendly relationship with clients. After my wedding I came back to get my dress preserved professionally. I had a few tears in my lace and stains at the base, which is pretty normal post-wedding. Mila reassuring that this was not a problem and will be fixed. The preservation of my dress came back like it had never been warn. I truly enjoyed my experience because of her and her team! I recommend this place to my friends, family and any future brides-to-be!

terations and such! When they put my veil on it was the first time I truly felt like a bride. WSB made everything easy and took the stress out of the whole process!

saster. I brought my dress to White Swan Bridal and they turned the incomplete dress into my dream gown! My dress originally had short sleeves and a high neckline and they transformed into the beautiful strapless sweetheart neckline of my dreams. Do not look any further for your perfect dress! This is the place to go for everything you need for your wedding gown.

or designer that incorporated all of my elements! I was so fortunate to walk into this salon and meet the extraordinary women of White Swan Bridal. Not only did they work with me to find the perfect wedding gown, but they also found a way to customize and tailor it with the designer—they have exceptional relationships with all of their designers—to give me exactly what I wanted...all within my budget. I never felt rushed or pushed, and they worked with me an hour beyond my initial hour appointment just so that i felt comfortable in my decision. I cannot speak highly enough about them—and I was thrilled to say “yes” to the dress and celebrate this wonderful next step in my life with such amazing, kind, considerate, brilliant ladies! Thank you, White Sean Bridal, and I can’t wait for my dress to arrive and start my fittings! ❤️

sses in so many different styles. Not only that, but they are incredibly flexible, and will help you find the perfect dress at a price you can afford. Even if they don't have exactly what you're looking for, they can help alter any dress into the dress of your dreams. Nothing is impossible with them! Both ladies are patient, kind, attentive, helpful with styling, and very clearly prioritize and value their brides. I had been to many other stores before I came to White Swan; I wish I could go back in time and skip all the other salons because my search would have been so much shorter. Can't wait to be a White Swan Bride in my perfect dress next summer!

one else in the very small space upstairs, so I felt like I was encroaching on that bride's time even though I was on time for my appointment. They shouldn't have more than one bride up there at a time, there's just not enough room! The gowns are all squished together, many are damaged and the one that I liked had serious issues that, I promise you, could not be fixed with the alterations the owner was recommending. She was very pushy, certainly not making me feel like a bride and ended up huffing that she would give me a discount on the dress but I should get my alterations somewhere else. I gave my best friend a look and we got out of there. Ugh. So uncomfortable. Please. Avoid this place. Go to Labella's.

Swan was the first place I made an appointment. The consultants were super friendly and helpful and my consultant actually ended up choosing my dress...she chose one i'd said no to because it was out of my comfort zone and it ended up being the first dress i tried on, the one i purchased, and the one i wore as the dress of my dreams on 8/25/18. I LOVED how White Swan had their gowns on mannequins...that helped me visualize so much better than peeling through endless plastic bags of white dresses. The owner, Mila, is amazing. She spoke to the designer of my dress to have it rushed given my shorter timeframe and helped me choose all the right alterations. I felt like a princess on my wedding day in the gown I chose and I'm so thankful I went to White Swan!

ey are very efficient and honest. I had a number of fittings due to the way my dress was and difficulties in where it laid on my neck/shoulders, and they worked through it. Come wedding day, it fit me like a glove and I thought it would be uncomfortable but it wasn’t! And the pictures are just fantastic, very happy with my dress and the service at White Swan Bridal. Afterwards I went back for the cleaning and preservation and they gave me a discount for the returned service. Highly recommend!

thought I had an idea of what kind of dress I wanted... until I tried those kinds on and wasn't happy. It was then that I tried on a different style, recommended by the store owner (and my mother!) and found my dream dress. I can't tell you how many people complimented me on the dress throughout my wedding day! The dress, for its quality, was priced well and I was able to get alterations & my veil at White Swan as well. All of the work was done beautifully and on time. I recommend White Swan Bridal for quality wedding dresses and professional expertise on fashion & fabric!

he shop, all the high-quality service. Highly recommend this shop for everyone!

eam dress in budget. They were super knowledgeable about the whole process, eager to help, and thoughtful in their advice. I would recommend White Swan Bridal to any bride looking for expert dress makers, and fabulous customer service. Thank you, White Swan Bridal!

e, but the results can't be beat! Everyone at the store was accommodating and pleasant and some of the alterations she suggested based on her advanced knowledge. For example, she added bones to the dress to give it more structure and it looked wonderful and I felt beautiful on my wedding day!

l their dresses on mannequins. This really helps to show you how the dress will look on to get a better idea rather than just seeing the dress on a rack! They helped me find all the dresses in stock that fit in the vision I was looking for. The dress I fell in love with was one I had to buy off the rack because ordering took over a year for that company unfortunately. The dress had not been in stock long, so there were no flaws, except that it was a size 10 and I was a size ~2. You would never be able to tell that after the alterations! They did amazing taking the dress down to my size and making all the small changes I wanted to make my dress absolutely perfect. I also purchased my veil there, which was a custom creation by the owner. It was gorgeous!! Highly recommend!!

e staff figured it out before I did. After maybe an hour of trying different styles, they told me they had the perfect dress, and it was indeed perfect! They were also so great about matching my limited budget, and they added a lace jacket to my strapless dress within a couple of days. I cannot thank the staff and the owner enough for being fun and accommodating!

u were able to see what they looked like instead of having to dig through a rack.

ittings and alterations.

the shop is an incredible Russian lady who helped me so much! She was so knowledgeable of all her inventory as well as the designers themselves. My alterations (that I got done there) were absolutely perfect! I felt so taken care of there. Highly recommend this place to any Northern Virginia bride!

t to walk out of that place and never look back! Would definitely give this one a pass when looking for your dress, not a happy place.

e up on mannequins so you can really see what the dress looks like. Megan was incredible, really listened to me and made me feel comfortable. I have heard some reviews that the owner isn't "nice" but I think it's just a cultural thing. She was so helpful and willing to help with my budget restrictions.

Check our their sample dresses! Gorgeous gowns with serious discounts. I ended up finding a beautiful dress that was absolutely prefect and about 60% of the original cost!

as looking for. Once I purchased my dress, the service decreased a bit during my fittings and looking for accessories, I felt like they became very pushy. Their prices were a little high, but worth it for the designs that they carry.

sitive reviews from a friend that bought her dress there two years prior, so perhaps my experience was just a fluke. My mother, sister and I were a little taken aback as to how curt and generally unfriendly the sales people were. It was almost as if we had inconvenienced them by walking in the door. It seemed like there were some beautiful dresses on display, but the ones I most wanted to try on were in use by someone else at the time and it was so unpleasant we decided to leave instead of waiting. The ones I did try on felt a little scratchy and overpriced for what it was. There might be a gem in there, but I suggest you look elsewhere.

he could make it by altering one of her dresses that had the same silhouette. And she did! I had a tight budget, and they worked to keep the dress and alterations within that budget, they listened to all my nit-picky edits to the dress during my 7 (or so) fittings. In the end, the delivered my DREAM dress and within my budget! I would absolutely recommend WSB to every bride. Find something you like and they can make it your dream. They know how important this day is for brides and they will take care in their work to make you feel beautiful on your wedding day.

deal. And you might be getting a deal, but definitely negotiate... don't leave anything on the table. Here are my tips: 1. White Swan has a fabulous selection of dresses, lots of price ranges, and all the dresses are on mannequins, which makes it very easy to see the dress and decide if you want to try it on. Also, once the sales staff gets an idea of your style, they will bring you more dresses to try on. I found this very helpful. 2. They tell you that you can alter you the dress anyway you want. Want it made strapless? They can do it. Want the back lower? They can do it? Want neckline changed? They can do it. This seems like a great idea to a bride who has a vision but I do NOT recommend altering the dress. First of all, a professional designer made it that way for a reason. I made the mistake of making the back of my dress more illusion lace, what I didn't account for is that without any stronger material to hold the dress up, it bulged on the sides. I heard two other brides in the store during my fitting, who had made custom alterations, complaining about how the dress didn't fit the same and the response from the staff was, "Well, you customized it and fundamentally changed the dress." 3. The owner claims the dresses are slightly more expensive than what you would find online but that's because it includes all of your alterations. This is not true. Make sure you get the following items included in the price: hemming, bustle (these run $150 to $350 extra), ANY size changes. 4. My wedding was in September so I bought my dress in January. After I selected the dress, the staff told me to put my clothes back on and then they would measure me. I was wearing a bulky winter sweater and asked if I should take it off. They said no, they're professionals, they know how to measure. Well, surprise, surprise, my dress was 2 sizes too big when it came in. They tried to tell me I had lost weight and it would be an extra $100 to alter the dress. I said no way! First of all, I hadn't lost any weight and secondly they measured me (very loosely) in a bulky sweater and then in June they pull the measuring tape tightly around my t-shirt and try to tell me I'm so skinny and lost two sizes (aka inches). I wasn't happy. 5. My best friend also bought her dress from this shop and she didn't yet have the shoes she was planning to wear with the dress. But she told the staff that she would definitely be wearing flats. When her dress arrived it was 4 inches too long and the staff told her they made a note in her file that she was wearing 4" heels with the dress and they charged her extra for the hemming and for her bustle. Overall, great selection of dresses, just be prepared to ask all the right questions and get everything in writing.

se they were running off helping walk-ins and answering phones. The dresses weren't that impressive and the ones on sale had major damages! Many of the sales dresses were dirty, and the manager said she would clean them, but for an added fee. I recommend staying away from this shop, but if you do go, thoroughly inspect anything you buy from here!

ss I had seen on Pinterest and didn't think I would actually be able to find anywhere. It is a Sophia Tolli sheath gown. I tried on the dress and was not sold--as I am about to take it off and leave the owner comes up to me and pulls the dress tight to be fitted as it would be in her words once it was my size. I liked the way it looked and she told me since I was the first person to buy the dress she would give me a discount and personalize the dress to be so I would not have to pay for or get alterations. On my order form the size says "custom" and she sketched the gown exactly as the designer has the gown pictured (moncheribridals.com/brow…) and she told me it would be custom fit to my body when it came in 6 months later. When the dress came in it was MUCH too large for me. No one was available to help me even though I made an appointment. I could fit both my arms inside the dress folded against my chest and held down by my hips--it was almost comical. I left without receiving any help. I returned--showed the seamstress the sketch they gave me and the photo on the designer's website that they also gave me and told her the dress needs to fit like that. Herself and the owner scolded me saying that I was trying to change the nature of the dress and that it would cost upwards of 950$ to get the dress to be "fitted" because it is not supposed to be a fitted gown. They then redid my measurements and had a 1/2" change in my hips and said it was only so big because I lost weight. Then the owner told me "all you brides come in here and expect to look like the model but you are not a model". After arguing for a while they eventually conceded to giving me the alterations for only $250 because I still "lost so much weight". The owner pinned the dress for me. They had to cut new armholes in the all lace gown because they ordered it so large!! While she was pinning the dress she pricked herself and bled all over the right breast area and a few spots on the right hip. Had to go back twice before they even attempted to remove the blood and then it all wouldn't come out. Dress was supposed to be one smooth layer of lace and they just folded the lace over and sewed it up sloppy everywhere. Bunched up and messy. Beads were ripped off. Dress looked shredded up close. In conclusion, they lied to me and told me I would get a custom gown when they just plainly ordered a dress much too large for me, after researching I found they charged $700 more dollars for the dress than 2 other boutiques in the area, they charged me $250 for alterations because my hips changed 1/2" although the dress was reduced in size several inches on every side from shoulder to knee, they were rude and did not seem to even honor their "appointments". I would beg any bride I know not go here even if this is the only boutique with the dress you want. It isn't worth the pain and suffering. I'm not sure where the good reviews are coming from because I saw at least 2 other brides there on my visits that were crying over their alteration issues. A couple of the girls were nice but the seamstress and owner have some serious attitude and are so rude to their customers. I'm SHOCKED that there is a single good review...really. The Knot and Wedding Wire and everyone needs to beware of this shop.

and had me try each one on, and eliminating at least one dress each time I tried them on. I am not very good at making decisions on my own, but she really helped me eliminate dresses and choose the dress of my dreams. They were great with alterations and steaming the dress before the big day! They have a wonderful selection, and it is very convenient, because a lot of their dresses are on manicans, which makes them easy to see.

that I was going to find my dress today. The consultants were friendly, engaging, and understood NOT to put me in a dress over my budget. The great thing about this bridal salon is that many of their dresses are on mannequins so you can see them in natural light, feel the fabric and observe the silhouette. They also have a collection of discounted dresses on their second floor. They handled all my questions professionally and honestly from possible alterations, to timeline of fittings, cleaning, structure of the dresses, fabric, etc. I put 'intimate' in my review title because every time I went there it was me and another bride - the shop only has (2) mirrors. They make sure that your time with them is YOUR time, and no one else's. It creates a relationship with your consultant.