Category: | Bridal Shop |
Address: | 1208 Pennsylvania Ave SE, Washington, DC 20003, USA |
Phone: | +1 202-544-2400 |
Site: | cherryblossombridal.com |
Rating: | 4.8 |
Working: | Closed 10AM–7PM Closed 10AM–7PM 10AM–4PM 10AM–4PM 12–4PM |
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Amanda Reinhart
I made the mistake in coming here for dress search--and because of the experience, it tainted everywhere else I went!! The shop is very small (its a row house in DC)--so you can only bring so many people in there with you. I brought my mom and her twin sister, and we were all made to feel very comfortable. I had Octavia as my consultant--and boy did she not disappoint. She listened to me on what I wanted (and sticks within your budget!!!)--I didnt want a strapless dress, and I didnt want it to be white (Im a pale gal, I didnt need to look translucent on the wedding day lol!). The second dress she put on me was the one. Of course, because it was the second dress I ever put on--I still searched that weekend to "beat that dress"--but alas, it was the one!!! And this is why I tell people to listen to your consultant: it was not a dress that I picked out but she knew exactly what I wanted and what looked good on me. I didnt think I was a ballgown type... but it was just stunning. The fittings went great, and because I had to fly with my ginormous ballgown dress they helped me plan for that. I was getting compliments all day long on the day (and Im still getting compliments) on how beautiful my dress was. If it wasnt for Cherry Blossom Bridal, I wouldnt have had an affordable one-of-a-kind dress that made me feel like a princess (even when Im not the type that thought she wanted to feel like one!!).
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Candace Butler
I love this salon. It caters to plus-sized* brides in the DC metro. It is located right across from Barracks Row/Eastern Market. Appointments are a must because they really only have two dressing rooms. I used the bigger room upstairs b/c my party was 3 deep. There was a nice waiting area for them but unbeknownst to me... the room where I was changing was also where they keep a majority of the dresses!! Dress heaven!! My stylist was awesome and picked about 6 dresses that would have all worked for the occasion. I will say being in that room its hard to keep focused as youre like "ooooh... aaaah... that dress too!" If you are over a street size 10 and youve been to a regular bridal shop you know that sometimes they insult your intelligence and are emotionally insensitive by holding a size 6 (bridal) dress up in front of you and ask you to imagine what it would look like on. EXCUSE ME?! If I had that kind of mind power, I would have never bothered to come in here and possibly pay you commission. I would have ordered online. You wont have that problem at Cherry Blossom. The dresses are in a reasonable price range I believe they mentioned the most expensive dress in the store was $4000, at the time I visited in February 2014. *plus size = over size 10 in your street clothes I love them and if getting married wasnt a once in a lifetime thing, Id be glad to say they have a customer for life in me.
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Lauren Satterfield
I absolutely LOVED this place! They were very helpful and informative. The dresses were fabulous and everything I tried on was amazing! They are very knowledgeable and have a great eye for what works well with your body type. I am originally a size 18 but I bought a size 22 dress and I will have to get that altered. This was the first place I chose and I bought my dress the same day. I didnt have to shop around and find different locations. I drove all the way from Gaithersburg, MD and I would do it again! My family was so impressed and happy and it was a great day! Love them! I especially have a soft spot for my girl Octavia, she did a great job, she helped me decide on what I wanted and not what anyone else wanted. All they need is a little wine for the first time jitters...lol. Hopefully they will be able to expand to a bigger place, but either way I am praying that their business grows and I am telling everyone I know to at least go and check this place out. You wont be disappointed...even if you are a size 2 they can accommodate you, but it is for us plus size ladies and I am grateful there is a place for us...xoxo!
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Devin Brinkley
This place is AMAZING! I had gone to a few boutiques and was told to hold the dresses in front of me...because they wouldnt go over my hips. I am a street size 10/12. That left me very discouraged. I was actually able to try on every dress here and they were all gorgeous! Keba, the owner is very professional and sweet. India was my consultant and she is a GEM! She is very fashionable, kind, professional, funny...I could list a ton of adjectives. She took away all of the anxiety that I had. I did not have to lift a finger. She helped me in and out of every dress...which I was not used to since I had to fend for myself at other places. The boutique is VERY nice and classy. There is a fitting room downstairs and one upstairs, so even though there was another appointment, I felt like I was the only one there and had the place all to myself. Prior to my appointment starting, India sat down with me and asked about our wedding and my vision, just like they do on Say Yes to The Dress lol. Needless to say, I said YES! Thank you India! You were amazing.
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genevieve nixon
From the moment my mom and I walked through the doors of Cherry Blossom Bridal, I felt at home with family. The elegant atmosphere, intimate layout and personable service immediately but my nervousness at ease. I knew I was in excellent hands! I would consider my self a very detailed person, with high quality taste. Every dress and accessory I tried on was stunning! .... The I tried on my third dress and the tears began to flow!! I not only found and bought my wedding dress, I added accessories, and even my dream shoes where there!! ... and WOW!! The cost was not only affordable, but adding in the service and the quality it was unbeatable!! ... and all this wasnt even the BEST PART!!! The best part was getting to know the owner and her associate personally, I walked out of the Cherry Blossom Bridal salon with my dress, accessories, my budget in tact, a new friend I can now call sister, and moment shared with my mom to last a lifetime!! The Cherry Blossom Bridal salon is heaven sent!
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Julia Diadishcheva
I am extremely happy I went to cherry blossom bridal. I had a wedding in two month at the time of appointment and had to buy something off the rack. The place itself is not big, but very intimate and nicely decorated, there is no other brides or their families in the same space where you try on and show off the gowns. Dressing rooms are nice and large. Sales associate was extremely helpful and knowledgeable. She listened to my wishes, stuck to the budget and deadlines and found the perfect dress (second one i tried on) that i could of not dreamed i would be able to get because of the time crunch. It did not feel like i am settling, just a pure happiness. All the way through the process i felt guided and supported. It was just an overall pleasant experience and i would recommend it to anyone who is shopping for a wedding gown as a plus size bride. Thank you, love and hugs to Cherry Blossom Bridal and their staff for making this experience so personal, pleasant and easy!!!