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An award-winning Boston-area bridal boutique offering private appointments and a collection of sophisticated, slow-fashion bridal gowns starting at $3000. Malinda is not only the owner but your guide to finding a dress that makes you feel comfortable and your most beautiful self. The hand-selected collection of sustainably made, timeless, and sophisticated wedding dresses featuring unique details by Suzanne Neville, Caroline Castigliano, Sassi Holford, Lea-Ann Belter, and JESUS PEIRO. At your private consultation, Malinda will get real about what makes you feel most beautiful and most like yourself so that together you can create a bridal look that you love.
You never have to settle with her collections as every dress can be made just for you! You have the power to change the design, the fit, or the fabric to make it your dream dress. And best of all, the dresses are made in the UK, Italy, Spain, and Canada, by expert dressmakers with over decades of experience.
Book your appointment today and find out why Boston Wedding Magazine named Your Dream Bridal Best of Boston four times since being open in 2015.
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The absolute best wedding dress shopping experience I had, and I can't recommend this place enough!
Before Malinda, I had gone to several different other locations around Boston... one was pretty good and had some decent dresses, one couldn't care less that I was trying to buy a wedding dress and largely left me to figure it out alone, and then the rest were similarly mediocre experiences and just weren't the quality of dresses I was looking for (they felt more like prom dresses). I didn't fall in love with dresses at any of these places, and trying to wade through options to find something okayish was frustrating and I often felt pressure to figure it out already.
But the experience at Your Dream Bridal with Malinda was so incredibly positive and stress free. There was no rush, no impatience, just thoughtful questions to help guide me and genuine support and enthusiasm while I tried different dresses. You get the place to yourself and her undivided attention. Malinda is so good at getting a sense of you and your style that it didn't take her long to zero in on a few winners for me. She actually helped me combine two dresses since I loved the skirt on one and the bodice on the other and it was possible to order the one dress as just a skirt to layer over the other dress and truly create my dream dress. I was beyond thrilled with my dress and every interaction/part of the process with Malinda. You won't find a better wedding dress shop or experience than Your Dream Bridal with Malinda
Malinda at Your Dream Bridal is a diamond in the rough! She truly is what other brides have said...the wedding dress whisperer! I bought my dress last Spring 2022 at Your Dream Bridal - Malinda is extremely knowledgeable about the industry, maintains a calm demeanor so it's a very low-stress/enjoyable shopping experience, and has such an eye for style and design and offers up ideas that you may not think of yourself but then fall in love with. She only sources dresses from designers that offer the timeless and classy wedding look that so many of us desire, thus, the selection in store is fabulous.
I currently live in the UK and following my initial visit to Your Dream Bridal, Malinda was so helpful with all the questions (and I had many!) that I inquired about regarding the dress and "look" and was always super responsive. She made sure we worked through exactly what it was I was looking for to be able to customize the dress accordingly with the designer. I really trusted her and she even recommended an atelier in the UK for my dress alterations which was a great experience as well.
I just got married in May and even up until the end I was still messaging Malinda for her input on the alterations to ensure it was suitable to her given she has a great eye for detail and she really cares about how the dress looks and feels for her brides! She was even kind enough to FaceTime me to walk through the questions I had.
I looked at tons of dresses in London, NYC, and Boston and am so pleased that I found the perfect dress for me at Your Dream Bridal! I can't thank Malinda enough for working with me to find the best look and contributing immensely to making me feel like a beautiful bride on my wedding day - I loved my dress so much! I can easily recommend Malinda and Your Dream Bridal with 5 stars to any bride out there looking to say "yes" to the dress!
Malinda was the wedding dress guru I desperately needed! I'm not a "natural shopper" and can be very indecisive, so I was prepared to have trouble picking a dress. I arrived at Dream having visited a couple other shops already, feeling as overwhelmed and uncomfortable as I had anticipated. Malinda changed all that! She knew exactly what questions to ask and what to have me try on to narrow down what I liked, and I ended up with a dress that I love. I don't think I could have found my own way to that dress, and yet I can't imagine getting married in anything different! My experience at Dream totally exceeded my expectations. For personalized attention and expert knowledge, go see Malinda- she makes the whole process easy, exciting, and effective!
Malinda at Your Dream Bridal is SOOO knowledgable. I felt very comfortable and felt like a learned a lot about bridal gowns as well. She quickly honed in on my style and ended up suggesting the gown I chose! It's gorgeous! (As were many of her other gowns.)
Your Dream Bridal and Malinda is very deserving of their 5 star reviews.
Working with Malinda at Your Dream Bridal was amazing all around! I had visited a few different bridal stores before finding Your Dream Bridal, and I could not find a dress that felt right. I felt overwhelmed and confused, but Malinda put me at ease and paid close attention to what I was looking for and how I was feeling after trying on each dress. We ultimately brought my dream dress to life by custom making it and combined the bodice of one dress to the skirt of another by the same designer. My dress would not have existed if I hadn’t worked with Malinda to custom design it! We were also able to have it made to measure so it fit my exact body proportions which is a huge plus being on the shorter side and the standard size proportions were always a bit off when trying on gowns. I’m so thankful for my experience working with Malinda and Your Dream Bridal and I cannot recommend her highly enough!
Wonderful experience buying my wedding dress with Malinda! After visiting a few shops downtown, Malinda put me at ease immediately and made me feel very comfortable. She takes the time to learn about what you are looking for and doesn't rush you while she helps you look. I can't say enough positive things about my experience!
Working with Malinda was SO fabulous and I recommend Your Dream Bridal to every bride that I know! From start to finish she personalizes every part of the process -- I bought my dress at the height of COVID, and she still made me feel so taken care of AND safe the whole time.
Before my visit, I filled out a fun style questionnaire and had a zoom call with her to start exploring my favorite styles. During the visit, my sister and closest friends were able to zoom in to a HUGE screen and experience all the fun with me from afar. I had visited other bridal salons before Your Dream Bridal, but I couldn't find exactly what I was looking for. Malinda narrowed in on my specific preferences after just a few dresses and ultimately she suggested working with a bridal designer to combine one dress's silhouette with another's fabric! Every designer that Malinda stocks can be customized in this way, and I was SO pleased with the idea and the outcome! If you are reading this review, don't hesitate -- book an appointment with Malinda now!!!
I had an absolutely wonderful experience at Your Dream Bridal. Malinda took the time to look through the pre-appointment style survey I filled out and had great suggestions.
I can't say enough positive things about my experience with Malinda and Your Dream Bridal. By the time I made it to Your Dream Bridal I had tried on dozens of dresses and I was feeling overwhelmed by all the options and opinions. I went to Your Dream Bridal because they carried dresses from a designer I knew I liked. Malinda was able to pick up on what I liked in a dress and helped me find a few options that fit my likes. She has a really cool set up that allows you to video call in friends and family if you want so it feels like they're there! I also appreciate that she takes appropriate covid precautions to keep herself/her family as well as her customers and their families safe. Would recommend to anyone!
I cannot recommend Your Dream Bridal enough. As someone who was nervous to go dress shopping, learning from and working with Malinda to find the perfect dress for me and my wedding was a wonderfully smooth process. The private shopping experience means you and your guests are the only people in the store with Malinda – creating an environment in which you are not comparing yourself or the dresses you are trying on with anyone else. This intimate, curated experience was one I did not realize would be so important to me until after I had had it. Malinda was patient with me and my guests, listening to what we were saying, asking the right questions, and pulling beautiful options to find what I was looking for. Malinda knows so much about all the beautiful gowns and designers she carries, her guidance through the selection and purchase process made sure we were getting exactly what we wanted.
Beautiful and unique selection of wedding gowns. Malinda has a great eye and was very helpful at my appointment. I would highly recommend!
Malinda was amazing. She helped me narrow down exactly what I wanted. She was focused, and streamlined. Never felt as though she wasn't listening to what I wanted. She helped me find my dream dress!
Malinda was extremely helpful in helping me create my look. She is a great wealth of knowledge about fabrics and how to create m desired look with separates which I really appreciated!! She was communicative and supportive and I highly recommend her!!
I truly cannot say enough wonderful things about Malinda and the Your Dream Bridal experience. I was overwhelmed by the idea of shopping for my wedding dress - I did not have a strong vision of what I wanted and had absolutely no idea where to start. Malinda’s patience, knowledge, and styling expertise made me feel so comfortable, and ultimately led me to my dream dress! The initial appointment was seamless - she pulled a dozen dresses in an intentional order, encouraging me to give honest feedback of each dress to help narrow down the look I wished to achieve. Malinda has made an honest effort to get to know me, and has been wonderful and responsive throughout the entire process. (Side note: she is also super knowledgeable and connected with other professionals in the industry, and has offered me great recommendations and advice in so many areas besides the dress itself!) I would highly recommend Your Dream Bridal for any bride looking for a gorgeous designer dress and a private, personalized, and high-quality experience!
Malinda and Your Dream Bridal was the perfect place to find a wedding dress. She helped me find exactly what I was looking for - unique, classic, and beautiful! And she made the experience personalized, safe, and truly fun! I would recommend to anyone.
Malinda is a phenomenal stylist. But even more than that when you are in her Boutique, you are the only bride and her focus is amazing. This was my first experience trying on wedding gowns and she listened to me adapted immediately. Never rushed, she made the experience wonderful. I purchased my gown from Malinda for my June 2022 wedding and could not be happier and more excited. Every time I emailed her with a question her response was immediate. Never for one second did I second guess or doubt my decision. I gained a tremendous amount of confidence working with her. Malinda is the absolute best in my opinion. Even though this was my first experience in bridal gowns I love fashion and have worked with stylists. Malinda exceeds anyone I have ever worked with. Thank you Malinda! Ann
Malinda's Your Dream Bridal is absolutely beyond compare, and I cannot recommend this wonderful bridal boutique with any more enthusiasm. I had an atypical dress experience, but Malinda made it feel special and absolutely stress-free. I started my wedding dress search on the opposite side of the country, had to move in the middle, and then wanted to order my dress from a boutique more local to my new home. I only picked Your Dream Bridal because they were the only local boutique that could order the dress I had chosen back in CA, and I had no one with me through the trying/ordering process, but I was so pleasantly surprised by how Malinda still made the process feel special, and romantic, and just so easy and confidence-building. She is so knowledgeable, well-connected with local seamstresses, and an all-around lovely person. I have visited SO MANY bridal boutiques all over the place with lots of different atmospheres and price points, and Your Dream Bridal was hands-down the best experience I had anywhere. Trust Malinda with your dress-search, and trust me: you will not regret it!
*Also, Malinda is very mindful of COVID safety while still cultivating a stress-free atmosphere. So important these days!
Making this trip up to Shrewsbury was the absolute best decision I made! Malinda is truly so so wonderful, and makes you feel comfortable in every way while in her boutique. She ensures that the experience is about YOU, and what YOU want for your big day. I felt so beautiful while I tried on my dress, and I’m so excited to wear it for my wedding day! Malinda is seriously greatest at what she does!!
I have nothing but positive remarks about my experience at Your Dream Bridal with Malinda! I came to her with a dress already in mind, and she made sure I felt confident with my decision every step of the way. She was extremely attentive and shared so many wonderful tips related to all aspects of the wedding planning process. I left her salon feeling beautiful and all the more excited for the big day!
Well worth the trip out from Boston! Malinda was incredibly helpful, listened to what I liked and did not like, and helped me realize exactly what style I was looking for! I had 100% of her attention as the only customer in the store, and she was lovely to work with!
Your Dream Bridal was a fabulous dress trying experience! Having visited multiple stores, this was by far the best experience. Malinda was incredibly friendly and knowledgeable. She really took the time to get to know me, and was masterful at helping me articulate and define the dress type and style I was looking for. I would highly recommend her/her shop to anyone who is searching for a gown.
I had the most amazing experience at Your Dream Bridal! I highly recommend this boutique to anyone looking for a gorgeous, timeless dress and incredible attention to detail. Malinda is fantastic.
Your Dream Bridal was such a wonderful experience. Malinda's expertise and guidance in finding the right dress made it such a fun appointment. And one family member could join through Zoom making it even more special! The dresses she has in store are clearly curated with quality and integrity in mind and I was so happy to find my dress here! We had the entire shop to ourselves and even were able to come back last minute when we were torn between another dress. We never felt pressured to buy anything on the spot but rather Malinda was dedicated to helping me find a dress even if it wasn't from her boutique.
Shopping at Your Dream Bridal was an incredible experience! We had the entire salon to ourselves and were able to take advantage of the zoom feature which allowed my sister and grandmother to attend virtually! Malinda really listened to what I liked and didn't like about each dress, and helped me create my dream gown! I would 100% recommend Malinda and Your Dream Bridal!
Malinda is a joy to work with. Your Dream Bridal was one of the first wedding dress shops I visited and I learned so much from my visit. The experience is very personalized and tailored to each bride she works with. Highly recommend!
Dream bridal was very good to me for a last minute appointment. I had my eye on a dress and it got shipped to her store so I was able to try it on. I fell in love with it and Malinda was very knowledgeable and accommodating to my custom dress request. Highly recommend !
Malinda at Your Dream Bridal was a dream to work with! She offers a highly personalized and private experience that I truly appreciated, especially compared to the big name shops in downtown Boston who never even asked me what I was looking for in a dress and rushed me in and out. Malinda put in immense effort, starting with an incredibly comprehensive style survey, to understand my likes and dislikes, concerns, and my vision for both my wedding generally and the dress itself. She was also incredibly helpful and communicative ahead of my appointment in pulling dresses I knew I wanted to see as well as with very safe and clear covid policies and expectations. In my appointment, Malinda was no nonsense in the best way and helped me to figure out exactly what I liked by narrowing things down to one variable at a time (this fabric or that, this neckline or that, this skirt or that, texture, etc.). She is so knowledgeable about her designers as well and what can be altered, changed, or combined to truly make your dream dress. She also only works with designers who can customize a great deal and have production all in one place (saving the headache and stress of concerns about international shipping and supply chain issues especially in covid). Malinda was incredibly helpful and a consummate professional, her store and stock is beautiful, and I never felt pressured to make decisions faster or buy that day. I will be recommending her shop to any Boston area bride!
Malinda is truly the best. She was so professional and kind and kept the appointment moving but not rushed, which is no small feat when managing people who attended my appointment both in person and via Zoom. She has amazing taste and was able to find me my dream dress by modifying the sleeves at the designer level and pairing it with the most amazing veil I have ever seen. I went to other bridal salons as well, and they weren't even in the same league. Also very COVID-safe! I would recommend her to everyone.
Amazing experience! Malinda is SO knowledgeable and helpful. She made me feel so at ease and listened to my concerns. I was able to try all different styles to make sure I was making the right decision for myself. I will recommend to everyone I know!
Malinda is incredible. We met through the wedding industry, I'm a wedding planner and now get to plan my own wedding. Finding a dress was the one area of planning that I was feeling super anxious about. Malinda made me feel so comfortable and excited to try on dresses for the first time. I loved that I was the only bride in the store for my appointment, the whole experience was so personalized. The experience that Your Dream Bridal provides is truly unique. The first dress that Malinda put me in was my dress. Between her detailed pre-appointment questionnaire, sharing my Pinterest board with her, and really getting a great read on me at the start of the appointment, she was able to pull my dream dress right away and totally nailed it. She listened carefully and educated me on all the different facets of the dresses I tried on. I love that the designer of my gown is based in the US and that we were able to add some customizations to fit my style. Malinda is so generous with her time and extensive knowledge, she really walks you through all of the details and makes you feel so confident about your investment. She's an absolute pro and the person you want by your side when selecting your dream dress. Having dreaded the dress shopping process, Malinda made it SO easy and I wish I could go back in time and do it all again! Thank you, Malinda!
I really enjoyed working with Malinda. I was intimidated by the wedding dress shopping experience and she completely met me half way and made me feel comfortable. I had a lot of fun with her, she’s funny and laid back. She’s also receptive to feedback and incredibly accommodating. I really had a great time with her and I would recommend that any future bride visit her.
I had a special and wonderful experience at Your Dream Bridal! It was the very first real wedding appointment I had had so far, and I was a little bit nervous. Malinda put me at ease and made the experience so focused and peaceful as well as fun and exciting! She has a gift for listening and was able to take all of my nitpicky comments about each dress and turn them into action. I am SO thrilled with the concept that she designed for my gown and I feel like I came away with a dress that matches me perfectly! Thank you, Malinda, for making the day feel effortless, fun, and special. I will always remember my experience at your shop!
I had such an amazing experience at Your Dream Bridal! The personal and private experience offered by Malinda is unmatched. I highly recommend Your Dream to anyone in search of the perfect wedding dress!
I love this place! Malinda was incredibly nice and accommodating when I was trying to find my wedding dress. She is a pro and knows the exact questions to ask to make sure you find the right dress for you. Shopping for a wedding dress here will ensure you have a stress-free experience!
She made me feel comfortable and beautiful and HEARD! I'm an incredibly indecisive person and she helped me think through the best dress for me. I would recommend her highly! Both my sister and I found our dresses in her shop and we recommend it to all friends and family!
Your Dream Bridal offers a unique dress shopping experience. Between the beautiful gowns and Malinda's helpfulness and knowledge, you're sure to find your dream dress here. Malinda is kind and takes into consideration all of your interests/thoughts/worries. I found the perfect dress and can't wait to show it off. 100% recommend Your Dream Bridal!!
I highly recommend Your Dream Bridal! I was super nervous about trying on dresses and Malinda made me feel comfortable throughout the process. She really understood my style and was very patient until we found the perfect dress. I honestly cannot recommend her enough- she is amazing!
The experience of going here is as awesome as it sounds; having the store to yourself with your guests and one on one time with Malinda is amazing. She's very thorough with the process from start to finish. She tells you how to prepare (send her pictures of dresses and wear the right undergarments). She helps pick it, size you, find a reputable seamstress, and helps you get it cleaned after. During the session I didn't really like any dresses I thought I would. She pulled one out that I was unsure of, but ended up loving except a couple things. After telling her I wanted a bit more bling and a more conservative neckline for the ceremony, she had me add a belt and a lace overlay. I was afraid it might look piecemeal, but after putting it together it looked like that's how the dress came. It made it feel 100% my own (I'm sure someone could have come up with the combination, but it felt unique to me!) I'm glad she has the experience to know what's goes well together and what dresses to suggest to someone who may not know what they want. I received a ton of compliments on my dress. (I mean, of course) but most importantly it really fit me and my husband loved it.
I found Your Dream Bridal on a whim while I was home for the holidays - I was feeling pretty anxious about finding a gown as I had already been to several other “specialty” boutiques including L’Elite on Newbury street and was so disappointed with my experiences.... Malinda at Your dream Bridal was/ is amazing. She is so incredibly knowledgeable about the wedding gown industry, the designers she carries, and the process of finding the perfect gown for your body type and desires. I’ve been blown away by how responsive she has been throughout the process since I bought my Lea Ann Belter gown, especially during the chaos of COVID-19. More over when I received my gown I had some concerns about the fit and the fabric, I contacted Malinda about my concerns - she got back to me within minutes, she contacted Lea Ann Belter and found an incredible seamstress and boutique central to my current location as I am no longer local to Boston. I can’t speak highly enough of my experience with Malinda. If you’ve been looking for someone to help you figure out what you want in your wedding dress as well as teach you about the nuances of the gown industry, this is your place!!
Highly recommend making an appointment with Malinda! Your Dream Bridal was the second (and last) salon that I visited. I had been to another bigger store first and really thought I had a good experience there; that is, until after I could compare it with my visit with Malinda. She spent a really long time with me and let me try on several (maybe a dozen?) gowns. What sets Malinda apart to me is how insightful she is with the questions that she asked about how I felt in and what I liked about each gown I tried on. I can be a somewhat indecisive person and knew that I wouldn't have an "oh my god, this is my dress!" moment, but I did leave (and am still) feeling confident that we found the perfect dress for me.
Another great benefit is that some of the designers she carries allow for customization (ie. changing fabric, omitting an applique) of their dresses. I can be kind of picky on things, so this was an excellent option for me. Your Dream Bridal is a beautiful space and I really appreciated having a private experience with my group and Malinda's one-on-one attention.
Cannot recommend enough!
Dream bridal provided an outstanding experience. Malinda was very welcoming to me and my guests. She created a comfortable and fun environment. She listened to what I wanted and had a systematic approach to determining what I truly liked in a dress. Her selection was diverse and beautiful and I left with my dream dress!
Malinda also provided assistance with the next steps. I am so thankful that I shopped with Malinda. She has been a great partner through COVID-19 and is working very hard to make sure I have my dress in time and anything else that may be needed. I highly recommend visiting Dream Bridal to shop for the perfect dress!
I'm so grateful for the wedding dress shopping experience I had at Your Dream Bridal and for the opportunity I had to work with Malinda. Growing up in the area, I drove by the boutique and admired the beautiful dresses from afar for as long as I can remember. When I got engaged, I was eager to schedule an appointment at YDB - and it far surpassed the vision I had for my dress shopping experience. All appointments at YDB are private, one-on-one sessions with Malinda - an expert in the wedding dress industry. Before my appointment, Malinda sent an email to guide my expectations and ensure I was prepared to get the most out of my session. She also reviewed my Wedding Dress Pinterest page - and identified the attribute of dresses that I was drawn to. When I arrived for my first appointment, Malinda welcomed me into her beautiful shop; she took the time to "get to know me" - and understand my wedding vision, theme, and style. Malinda pulled dresses for me; she was knowledgeable and informed, guiding me on customizations, alternations, and recommended adjustments. Given that it was my first dress shopping experience, I felt obligated to try other wedding dress boutiques - needless to say, nothing compared! In other stores I was met with uneducated employees, an overcrowded space with other brides, racks of worn dresses, and pressure to make a purchase. It was an easy decision to go back to YDB for my gown - I couldn't wait to meet with Malinda again, someone I trusted throughout the process. To top it off, during the COVID-19 pandemic, Malinda voluntarily rush ordered my dress at her own expense. Throughout the entire process, Malinda has been attentive, supportive, and engaged. I cannot wait to refer friends to YDB, see Malinda work her magic, and visit with her again.
Dream Bridal was just that - an absolute daydream. I went into the experience knowing EXACTLY what I wanted. Malinda hand selected dresses that pulled from my inspiration that directly led me to THE DRESS. Malinda's timeless shop was the perfect atmosphere for this intimate experience. I loved being the only people there without the distraction of others- we had Malinda's undivided attention which made it even more special. I have the best dress ever for the best day ever!
Malinda was AMAZING! At the start of the appointment, she listened to what I was hoping for in a dress and was able to pull out additional details that guided us to the perfect one. I had no idea I could customize a dress, but with her suggestions and support we ended up doing just that. It helped me land on the perfect dress for me and I am excited to see the finish product in a few months.
The one-on-one consultation was incredible and I recommend Your Dream Bridal to anyone in the area looking for a shop that truly puts YOU first.
My experience with Malinda at Your Dream Bridal was incredible from start to finish. She is a bridal expert and helps you determine the dress style and shape that best fits your figure. Her bridal salon is also extremely welcoming, organized, and clean. I went to a few other bridal salons and none compared. Very highly recommend!
My visit to Your Dream Bridal was exactly what I had hoped for when I imagined the perfect day finding the dress I will wear when I get married! Malinda was thoughtful and purposeful in helping my try on dresses and guided the way in what seemed like an effortless manner. She was truly magical and instrumental in her skill. Not only did she make the day special for me, but she connected with my mom and sister too. The most difficult part will be waiting to try on my dream dress again. I am already looking forward to seeing Malinda again when it arrives! I highly recommend visiting Malinda at your dream bridal if you are seeking a unique, relaxed, and personal experience in finding your gown!
I loved my experience at Your Dream Bridal - The private appointment was truly a game changer! I felt so special and Malinda was incredibly helpful. She made me feel so comfortable and listened to what I was looking for. She was also the only bridal consultant that gave me insight into how certain dresses would fall on my figure (shorter torso) - and a solution on how to accentuate the best parts of my figure. She was great. If you're looking for a dress - you must go here!
Everything about my experience was perfect! I am so happy that I went to Your Dream Bridal and purchased my dream dress. Malinda, the salon owner, is super professional and very knowledgeable.
I love that every appointment is private and the entire salon is available just for you and your guests. This was my first experience trying on wedding dresses and I didn't know what I wanted. Malinda was patient and helpful, finding dresses that I asked for and others that she thought would fit my venue and style. It's very clear that she knows her stuff and honestly wants each bride to find her perfect dress. She asked important, big-picture questions that turned my indecisiveness into a vision that I had not been able to verbalize or describe.
Malinda is punctual in responding to appointment requests and emails. She did not pressure me into buying a dress at my first appointment and was very transparent about what dresses were in and out of my budget. I am so happy that I came back to Your Dream Bridal and bought my dress from Malinda. I got a beautiful Martina Liana sample right off the rack that was in excellent condition and allowed me to stay in budget!
Malinda is incredible!! Her store is awesome! She spent a lot of time getting to know me and my style, and then pulled the perfect dresses! The first dress she put me in was my dream dress -- after trying on 5 or 6 other dresses, I kept going back to the first dress. While Malinda doesn't pressure you into purchasing from her, her environment was perfect for taking a moment to make sure I was making the right choice and felt comfortable. A 10/10 to Malinda and her store!
Malinda is AMAZING. She truly knows her stuff and will make you feel beautiful and heard. If you make the choice to go to her shop (which you really, really should), you'll be in very good hands. Malinda will find you the dress you've been dreaming of. Not only will she find the dress, but she works with a designer who can assist you in adding anything else you're considering/envisioning adding to the dress (sleeves, for example) and I thought that was also uniquely awesome! So if you couldn't tell, I'm still in awe of this shop and Malinda's expertise--and I'm crazy about my dress. I promise you, going to this shop is a magical experience and one you should absolutely have for yourself.
Malinda, the owner, is really amazing. First of all, she fit me into a busy Saturday schedule and stayed late for me. I sent her pictures beforehand of my vision and she took the time to review the images and had already pulled gowns she believed I would like. She has a professionalism and thoughtfulness unlike any other person I have encountered in this industry. She was able to help me clarify my likes and dislikes and knew so much about each gown, the cut, and what makes it fit a certain way. Unlike other bridal shops in the area, her appointments are 1.5 hours, which is the perfect amount of time to not feel rushed. If you are looking for a dress in the Boston area, start here.
I had such an amazing appointment with Malinda at Your Dream Bridal! I had shopped for dresses only once before and wasn't 100% certain what I wanted. She asked me questions, listened to my feedback on each dress, and eventually NAILED what I liked and didn't like. She is truly incredible at what she does and I can't say enough great things about her and her shop. She makes you feel at ease and also gives honest feedback on every dress she puts on you. I cannot wait to wear my dress next year!! Thank you, Malinda!
I can't say enough wonderful things about my experience at Your Dream Bridal. Malinda is truly an expert in helping you find your dream dress and has such an amazing collection of beautiful dresses in her store. I visited one store prior to my appointment with Malinda, and there was such a difference in the quality of dresses and service at this shop. If you are looking for unparalleled guidance in finding your dream dress, this is a must-stop bridal boutique for you!
Oh my goodness, I cannot say enough lovely things about Malinda and her wonderful shop. I never expected to step foot into a bridal boutique. I really dislike shopping in general, so the idea of wedding dress shopping was super daunting. I didn’t feel like I fit into the typical bride mold, and was having a really difficult time finding anything i’d even consider wearing, let alone love. And, I was on a tight budget. I had been to BHLDN, I had been to Vows, I just wasn’t finding THE ONE. I happened to meet Malinda at a wedding expo that a friend put together. I told her about my struggle to find the right dress, and about my budget concerns. I described in general what I was looking for. She immediately whipped out her iPad and pulled up a picture of a Truvelle dress. It was like magic when I saw it, I felt like THIS COULD BE THE ONE! She had it leftover from a sample sale, so I booked an appointment with her the next weekend to try it on. I felt at ease with Malinda in her shop. It was cozy and quiet and I didn’t feel any of the pressure that I had felt in some other places. Malinda is just so cool and chill, it was a fun experience all around. I tried on a few other dresses, but it was love at first sight with the Truvelle dress. I went home with it that day, and the rest is history. Thank you Malinda!
Where do I start...we fell upon this boutique by chance, and lucky for us the owner, Malinda let us in without an appointment. She couldn’t have been any nicer and her shop was stunning - everything you imagine it should look like...elegant, clean, and with beautiful dresses. Malinda really understood what I was looking for, and the second dress I tried on was THE dress! She has so much knowledge, and a great relationship with the designers. We were able to change the bottom of my dress to exactly what I wanted for material.
Even though I knew this was the dress, I still went to other appointments the next day. My experience was NOT the same. It was stressful and emotionally exhausting and all they wanted to do was make a sale, unlike Malinda. She literally made my day and experience one I’ll never forget and I can’t thank her enough. I highly recommend you visit her shop.
This was the only stop I made during my search for the perfect wedding dress. Malinda has an amazing selection and her boutique is completely unique. When you book, you and your party at the only ones in the boutique which makes for a fun and truly memorable experience. Would highly recommend to all brides!
Your Dream Bridal was literally a dream experience and Malinda was amazing to work with. I came to her shop looking for a classic dress with something a little different but couldn't quite put my finger on what that was. After discussing my style and wedding vision, Malinda was able to pull some dresses that fit exactly what I was looking for but couldn't describe myself. My dream dress was the first one I tried on! I felt so comfortable and never pressured during the process. I would 100% recommend Malinda and her adorable shop to anyone looking for a unique bridal boutique experience.
I cannot speak highly enough of Malinda and Your Dream Bridal - Malinda was bubbly and personable and made the whole experience a true pleasure. Malinda was intentional with dresses she pulled for me to try on - she was receptive to my feedback on likes/dislikes, and each dress I tried on continued to impress me. Malinda is beyond knowledgeable about her trade, and had me consider different components of dresses that I never would have thought of! Malinda listened to my vision, provided a dress that absolutely matched it, then used her expertise to enhance what I already thought was a perfect dress. Malinda was in no way pushy or trying to make a sale - it felt more like having a dear friend helping you shop. Over the years my sister and I have both found our dresses at Your Dream Bridal, and I will recommend this shop to every bride time and time again!
I had the most wonderful experience at Your Dream Bridal; Malinda knows her stuff! After trying on dresses at several boutiques in New York & New Jersey my only wish is that I had met Malinda earlier on in my dress search. Malinda took the time to understand my search up until that point, likes / dislikes and was able to use this information to make the most out of the time we had for our appointment. I was so impressed at how Malinda was able to translate my thoughts and ideas into real dress options and turn my vision into a reality. Before coming to Your Dream Bridal I never thought I would have a moment where I knew I had found the dress and wanted to purchase it on the spot! After working with Malinda I absolutely knew I had found "the one." I am very detail oriented and had a lot of questions about materials, differences in color and Malinda was able to find out this information from the designer in real time. Malinda's great relationship with the designer also allowed me to make changes and customize my dream dress (after a big box retail store told me I could not customize the dress). Besides being super helpful and an all around great person, Malinda's shop itself is beautiful and fun to be in. The one on one consultation and experience that you will receive at Your Dream Bridal is not something you will find anywhere else so I encourage you to make an appointment ASAP so you can end the search here. I drove 3.5 hours from NYC to meet Malinda and I would do it again in a minute!
1st of all, Malinda was absolutely amazing. I can’t say enough about how amazing my shopping experience was. I am not the smallest of people and I am always scared to go shopping for something big because nothing ever fits correctly or it’s too small. Malinda saw passed all that and saw me as a bride and most importantly she treated me like a friend. She was never, ever pushy and let me make the decision for myself to make. I appreciated her honesty as well. Thank you Malinda for any amazing experience!
Betsy
Not to be too corny but my dress shopping experience was literally a dream. About a year ago I went with my friend to her dress appointment at Your Dream Bridal and watched as Malinda found my friend her perfect dress quickly and easily, so when it was my turn to go dress shopping I knew my first stop would be Dream. After winning Best of Boston 2019 I knew I needed to book my appointment ASAP.
I love that all the appointment are private because the entire experience felt so calm and lovely. Malinda let me and my group browse before putting me in dresses and clearly listened to what I wanted. After trying on a few dresses that were close but not quite Malinda put me in "the one" - a custom dress that would not have been possible without Malinda's close relationship with the designers she carries (seriously she called the designer of my dress in the middle of my appointment to make sure the changes I wanted to make were possible). She also was very understanding when the matching veil was not going to be in my budget and didn't pressure me into buying it which I really appreciated.
I could go on and on about how perfect every aspect of my experience was but I encourage you to just stop reading and book your appointment.
Malinda was amazing to work with. The shop has several stunning dresses. Malinda was able to help me focus in on what I wanted, when my mind was all over the place due to the emotional nature of purchasing a wedding dress. She helped me choose a custom Martina Liana gown, changing the neckline and shape of the dress to what I wanted. Thank you, Malinda!
Malinda is absolutely incredible. The experience she created for me, my friends, and my family went above and beyond my expectations. I really had no idea what I wanted but Malinda was great about listening to the things that were important to me and then having me try on things she thought met those needs - and she was always right! She asked super helpful questions to help me understand what I liked and disliked about each option so that when it came time to choose I had no doubts. I truly found my dream dress at Your Dream Bridal and have the absolute best memory shopping with my friends, family & Malinda. 10/10 recommend!
Malinda is amazing! I was nervous going into my first shopping trip, as a plus size bride I didn't know that I'd fit or find anything so I was anxious. She took time to get to know my style and the wedding's style and really helped me figure out what I liked and what I felt comfortable in. She heard me and my voice and let it not be overpowered by those in my entourage (not that they were doing that haha). I love how small the shop is, and that during my appointment we were the only ones allowed in the shop, it made the experience so much more comfortable. By the end of the appointment it felt like I was just shopping with a friend in Malinda. Highly recommend this one!
Believe it when you hear/read others say their experience with Malinda was unique, because we’re not kidding! My appointment with Malinda was truly unmatched. She stays true to her salon’s namesake, her goal really is to find your DREAM dress. She offers a lot of incredible advice and expertise, and she speaks honestly which I appreciate a lot. Her collection of dresses is very well curated, and she offers an incredible amount of flexiability in the design. You will not be disappointed with your experience with Malinda.
Dream was the 4th dress shop I had been to after no luck. The individual appointment and undivided attention helped guide me in picking my dream dress! Melinda took into account all the things I liked or didn't like about dresses I put on and was always smiling. After trying on THE dress, Melinda bedazzled me up and made me feel so beautiful. Highly recommend for any bride who is struggling to describe what she wants.
Malinda was AMAZING to work with! Having had visited several different stores before Your Dream, I was impressed with Malinda and her store from the very beginning. Malinda sat down with us, got to know me and my style, and came up with great gown and styling suggestions. Having the entire store to yourself for the length of the appointment was an added bonus. I couldn't be happier with my experience at Your Dream or with the wedding gown I bought from Malinda!
Malinda was the best partner I could've imagined to help me choose and customize my dress. I went to 4 bridal shops and Dream was the only one where I felt like Malinda was really committed to helping me find exactly what I was looking for. She listened to what I really wanted and was so patient as I figured out what looks good on me. Her warmth and expertise made it easy to imagine the possibilities and ultimately customize a gown I know I won't want to take off!
Malinda the owner of Your Dream Bridal is such a pleasure to work with! Her dresses are all so beautiful and different. If you want to stand out and find your perfect dress, go here!! On top of her amazing style, Malinda is sweet sincere and just the best. She is so supportive during this whole process which is refreshing compared to other places.
Your Dream Bridal is an amazing boutique. I scheduled my appointment during the Teacher Appreciation Promo for April Vacation. I never intended to purchase a dress that day because it was my first time dress shopping. But Malinda's expertise and creating an appointment that was stress-free made all the difference.
Malinda schedules each appointment so you are alone in the shop and receive one on one attention from her, which makes the appointment pressure-free without worrying about other shoppers. Malinda takes the time to find out what you gravitate towards in dresses, what you think you want and uses that information to pull a variety of dresses. She wants you to try on as many dresses as possible to see the different fits, styles and fabrics. Malinda takes the time to ask you what you like and dislike about the dresses to generate a better understanding of what you might be looking for and create your "dream" look.
I bought the first dress I tried on and knew that was the dress, but Malinda wanted to make sure it was the one by having me try on more dresses. I never felt pressured to buy and found the whole experience to be relaxing and stress-free!
Your Dream Bridal was amazing! Malinda was fabulous and made my dress buying experience perfect! This appointment was my first time trying on dresses, and after the visit I didn’t have to make anymore! I found my dream dress and can’t wait for the big day! Malinda helped me pick out dresses and gave awesome feedback and support, she really knows her stuff! Highly recommend for one of a kind experience!
Your Dream Bridal is absolutely amazing. Walking in, Malinda creates a welcoming atmosphere that makes every bride feel unique. Malinda asked many questions to get a feel for my wedding and exactly what I was looking for. I loved her approach in helping me find the perfect dress. She provided me with different fabrics and looks for the top and bottom and truly listened to my feedback for each one. I felt like we were building my dream dress! Her knowledge for designers and fabrics is unbeatable. I am so happy with my experience at Your Dream Bridal and am in love with my dress. I highly recommend working with Malinda at Your Dream Bridal. It is a one of a kind experience!
I had gone and tried dresses on at FOUR other shops and had no luck. I was beginning to feel like there wasn’t a perfect dress for me. Malinda made this experience one to remember forever. Complete one on one appointment, she pays attention to every little detail, and is extremely knowledgeable and informative. I would suggest her to any bride!
I went into Malinda's shop yesterday for my very first gown shopping experience. I had some ideas in mind but really wasn't sure what I wanted.
Malinda took what I told her about myself and my style into consideration, and grabbed a few different styles for me to try on. Then based on my reactions and feedback, knew exactly which direction to go in and I found the prefect dress!
I had some concerns going in that I wouldn't be able to find a gown that fit me properly, because I'm petite but I have a large chest, so she suggested a gown that could be customized to have more room in the bust but not end up looking like it had been altered, and that's the one I ended up purchasing.
She was very considerate that I wanted to find something slightly more modest as to not have my cleavage be the focus of the gown.
My sisters and bridesmaids that were with me said that the second I came out in this gown, they knew it was the one because my face was all lit up. (although I didn't realize I had reacted like that!)
She is also very flexible with payment- asking me how I would like to structure a payment plan, which is so very helpful and considerate when you're making such a large purchase.
If you're shopping for a beautiful gown, definitely make an appointment with Malinda. We had such a fun and relaxing time, laughing, and of course, finding my Dream Gown!
Your dream bridal is a truly unique bridal dress shopping experience. The shop is clean and inviting, and Malinda hand picks the most beautiful dresses. I told her I was looking for simple and classic, and she immediately understood what I was looking for and did not push me to want bling and beading like some of the other shops had. I went to several other local bridal shops as well, but returned to Malinda's shop not only because I fell in love with her dress selection, but because the personalized experience made me feel special, and she is so welcoming, down-to-earth and kind. I would HIGHLY recommend shopping at Your Dream Bridal for your wedding dress. Malinda goes above and beyond to make each bride's wedding dress shopping experience special. I was so thrilled with my dress, and I wouldn't have found it anywhere else! Thank you!
Working with Malinda at Dream was...a dream. It was far and away the best dress shopping experience I had through the whole process. Other places I visited had harsh fluorescent lighting, required digging through racks to find dresses to try, and I didn't feel like anyone I worked with really cared whether I found the right dress or not. Working with Malinda was the opposite. The space is lovely and she is so attentive, listening carefully to what you like and don't like and coming up with awesome options to try. She has an incredible intuition—I fell in love with the first gown she had me try. We tried a bunch of others (and I even looked elsewhere in between) but nothing could top it. And overall, it was just such a fun and memorable experience for me and the group that came with me. I can't wait to bring my friends when they are planning their weddings and watch Malinda work her magic to help them find the perfect dress!
Five stars!
Malinda knows wedding dresses and brides!! She was extremely pleasant, professional and easy to work with but most important I felt she was extremely knowledgeable. She guided me in the right direction by having me try on about eight or nine dresses. Some she picked out and some I picked out. She narrowed the dresses down with my help and with her experience and I ended up walking out with my dress as it was a sale dress. I felt Malinda was very honest. I was narrowed down to two dresses ( I did not know the price of either one ) and when it came time to decide she agreed with my mother and I on the dress we liked. As I mentioned.... it was a sale dress and the other as I learned was not. She easily could have talked me into the more expensive one but that isn’t the type of person she is. This was the second shop I visited and I’m so glad I went!!
I had a wonderful experience at Your Dream Bridal. Malinda was very systematic and helped me to first decide whether I wanted a fitted or flowy dress and then helped me to narrow it down further from there. The selection of dresses was gorgeous and I ended up ordering a dress that was a combo of my favorite parts of a few different dresses. Highly recommend!
My only regret is that there aren't more stars to click. Malinda is freaking awesome! I'm a bride on a budget, with a limited income and had been drooling over her dresses and posts on Instagram. Since I knew she was out of my reach, I just sat longingly awaiting her sale..... And it did not disappoint! I had been to a few bridal shops but slowly felt like all the dresses were the same and everything felt BRIDAL and tired! I know that sounds weird since I am a bride after all, but my vision was for something unique. Malinda was a huge help, we exchanged a few emails about what I was looking for, her sample dresses were in pristine condition so I didn't even hesitate on the quality, and she even offered a few alteration suggestions so my mom could be happy too. I would also like to note, I shopped by myself and felt zero pressure. I have a background in retail and can tell when someone is trying to sell, but Malinda was so easy going and really wanted me to be happy. I'm so thrilled I had the opportunity to support a local business owner and will be proud to wear my gown. Please go shop with Malinda!
I cannot rave enough about Malinda and the experience she provides to brides. She helped me navigate the process of finding 'the one' without overwhelming me and made it the best experience I could have asked for. If you want an intimate experience and expert advice come here. The craftsmanship in the gowns she selects are beautiful. They are truly works of art and special. She didn't tempt me with any gowns outside of my price range and knows exactly what she has in stock. So as we narrowed my vision down easily pulled selections based on the direction I was going. I have a hard time making big decisions quickly, so she suggested we make a second appointment so I had time to process. It was just what I needed. When I came back two weeks later and tried my dress on I knew it was meant to be. This is what the bridal experience is supposed to be.
What a fantastic experience with Malinda! This was the second store that I had come to and I am so happy that I did! Malinda really takes the time to get to know you, your wedding vision, what your looking for in a dress and how to narrow it down to the "perfect one".
She really was able to teach me a lot about the different styles of dressed and what kind went best with the figure too. She takes the time to answer all your questions and makes sure you end up with the perfect dress for your big day.
A perfect experience with dream bridal. Highly recommend for excellent service and stunning selection.
Melinda is AMAZING!!! She really took the time to understand my wants in a dress and vision for my wedding!
Malinda is fantastic. I was referred to her from a friend who bought her dress from Malinda in 2016. I went in October and was shown beautiful dresses. I loved one, but decided it was too expensive and I could find something cheaper. I went to Giggi's in Hudson (I would suggest reading my review of them as well) and ended up picking a dress. July came around and it looked like I wasn't going to get a dress from Giggi because they told me even though I ordered it in January, it wouldn't be here until the week before the wedding. I emailed Malinda (on a Saturday afternoon), asking if there was ANY way she could get that original dress in for my wedding. She quickly got back to me, that yes, she could -- there would be a rush fee, but as long as I booked my tailor ahead of time and made time in my schedule for fittings, it should be OK. She opened her schedule for the following day and my dress was ordered. Her knowledge and communication about dresses and how dress ordering works put me at ease after the drama I dealt with, with Giggi. I can't say enough about Malinda - she is gracious and kind and truly a good bridal consultant. Thank you for saving my day.
I can not say enough good things about Malinda and Your Dream Bridal. My entire experience was just incredible. Prior to visiting Dream I must have tried on 50+ dresses and couldn’t seem to find exactly what I was looking for. I had consultants find something close and try to push me into loving a dress that wasn’t quite right. This was not the case at Dream. All the dresses were so beautiful and Malinda was able to ask all the right questions to help me express the elements I was really looking for in a dress. In the end Malinda was able to help me customize a dress to make it MY perfect dress! And all within my budget! As we were leaving I already had friends planning to go shopping for their own wedding dresses at Dream. Thank you so much Malinda!!
Malinda is absolutely amazing! She helped me find my dress for our wedding which was June 1st of this year. I had been looking at dresses online and fell in love with an Australian brand which is hard to find to try on here in the US. Out of sheer luck, she had some Australian dresses in store to try on! She is very detail oriented which I love. When I first scheduled my appointment, she asked me all about myself, my husband, my style, etc. I wasn’t expecting to find my dress the day we went in. With Malinda’s help and experience, I found the one! She is caring, thoughtful and knowledgeable. Plus her selection of dresses is out of this world! She has a variety of styles and designers at all times. I HIGHLY HIGHLY recommend your dream bridal to anyone looking for their wedding dress!
I found Dream via Instagram and after learning of their one-bride-at-a-time format, I knew I had to schedule an appointment. It was the first and last bridal store I had to visit, thanks to Malinda's gorgeous selection of gowns, various price points, extensive accessories and personal attention. While I knew I had found my wedding dress, I still left without buying it. I appreciated that Malinda didn't pressure me to buy that day, and how warm she was when I called back a week later to place my order. I can't wait to debut my Dream dress to family and friends this October!
After I learned that 2 of my good friends (who don't know each other) purchased their dresses at Dream I knew I definitely had to check it out. Dream was a huge breath of fresh air in an otherwise unenjoyable wedding dress search. From the moment we entered my family (which was so important) and I were greeted warmly and treated well. This memory is an experience for everyone involved and to have a beautiful space for the bride to change and the family to relax was very special. Malinda was respectful of budget and understands what a girl hopes for out of her wedding dress experience. She had the most variety of styles of dresses even though she physically had less dresses than other stores (not at bad thing at all, quite the contrary - quality over quantity!) and her styles were GORGEOUS. She also is incredibly helpful with customization of dresses. I have been even more impressed by Malinda's personal touch even after the dress was chosen. She quickly responds to messages and offers continued advice and consultation for an anxious bride. I highly recommend her boutique, you'll never want to go anywhere else.
Amazing! Loved the one on one attention and privacy when trying on dresses. She gave her professional advice and helped me narrow down my choices. I recommend her to all my friends
Your Dream Bridal was my second and last bridal salon experience. Malinda did an excellent job maximizing the hour long appointment we had and gave me the tough love I needed - if I didn't immediately l