The Wedding Dress Shoppe

Category:	Bridal Shop
Address:	2516 Independence Blvd #101, Wilmington, NC 28412, USA
Phone:	+1 910-392-0818
Site:	theweddingdressshoppe.com
Rating:	4.6
Working:	10AM–5PM 10AM–5PM 10AM–5PM 10AM–5PM 10AM–5PM 10AM–5PM Closed

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Reviews 7

Whit H

After many visits to many stores, I found my dress here. After so many shopping trips, I became an expert on bridal stores. This one was probably the nicest and best laid out I have seen. It is large, the selection is organized, and they even have TVs in the mirrored alcoves so you can Skype in a relative who cannot be present! Very cool idea. I thought they had a good variety and the woman who helped me try on my dress was very sweet, helpful, and professional. The alteration in the store was good and did a good job of making some pretty major alterations. The only drawback was that a couple of spots seems unfinished and actually popped out on my wedding day. Nothing major so it was not a huge deal. I just felt some of the stitching was not solid. My only bad note for this shop was an experience I had when I went for my first fitting, I have a rather unusual body shape and the alterations that were needed because of that and the style of the dress were fairly substantial. Though my experience during the fitting was fine, it was the experience when I got out and went to check out that was not. I am not sure who the woman was (I wish I remembered names better!) that was checking me out but she needs some serious lessons in customer service. It is such a shame since everyone else there was always very patient and polite. This woman (a blonde, older) was extremely curt and made sure to convey to me that I was running over my time and needed to hurry up. Since the length of the alterations is completely out of my control and completely not something I could plan for, I dont see how this was my problem. Perhaps they need to schedule for longer slots (mine was not crazy long, maybe 45 minutes?) Either way, my experience with this woman really left a bad taste in my mouth about the whole experience, which is one that really should be positive. Everyone can have a bad day and I hope that is the case here. All in all, the women at the shop, plus the shop itself and its selection, make this an excellent place to shop for a wedding dress. It was a two hour drive for me but totally worth it and much better than anything I found in Raleigh. Overall, I would highly recommend it.

Pat

I honestly cannot give even 1 star to this shop. The site requires me to choose 1 star, but they do not deserve that. they deserve 0 or negative stars. The only positive experience was the original purchase, once the money was given and the dress ordered, it was a nightmare. They insisted on ordering a size 10 dress for my daughter who is 52" and weighs 105 Lbs. Crazy. We had to sign a form to have a size 8 ordered. We advised the dress was going still going to be way to large, which when it came it, it was!! The seamstress had to take out 4 inches in the bodice, and the charge to us was nearly $600. Completely unnecessary if they had ordered the correct size. The nightmare continued with the hem. The seamstress also tore a hole completely through all layers of the lace and tried to deny it. No denying a hole. The nightmare continue with the hem. When I came to pick up the dress, they had cut off 5 " off the bottom of the bottom layer, leaving barely enough to hem, and had replaced the top lace layer of the skirt, leaving it 6-8 " longer than it had been previously, Again, they denied everything, I suppose the lace just grew in length on its own. Completely dishonest and disgraceful and they do not stand behind their work. I would never recommend this shop.

Jennifer Gomes

My sister was visiting from Delaware and we decided to pop into a few wedding shops without appointments b/c our plans fell through. My sister wedding was in the Fall so we were not in a huge rush but we were pretty disappointed with the local shop and headed out to Wilmington to Davids Bridal who basically kicked us out and were very rude to us because we did not have an appointment so we goggled dress shops and found The wedding Dress Shoppe. It was just a few minutes away and so much better in every way. They squeezed us in (they were very busy) we were not rushed and our sales girl was genuine and helpful. We were offered beverages and the lay out and size of the store made it very easy to find what we were looking for. My sister found the perfect dress everyone loved it even the other brides shopping commented on how great she looked. We couldnt be more pleased with our experience <3

Tanya Thornton

My daughters wedding was on 9/17/16. Her dress needed to be steamed within hours of her wedding. We called The wedding dress shoppe. They were outside as I pulled up waiting for the dress!!! They took the dress which had many layers and steamed it layer by layer. After many alterations from the store that the dress was initially purchased from and after many alterations from a well known wedding store in Charlotte, the dress was still UNEVEN and poorly altered. The wedding dress shoppe not only steamed the dress but repaired the dress as best as they could!!!!! They were lifesavers! All with no charge! They made a terrible experience into a good one. They were very professional and knowledgeable. If we could rewind time, we would have purchased a dress from here! It would have been a pleasurable, professional experience! Thank you so much to The wedding dress shoppe!!!

Leslie Douglas

EXCELLENT shop! Hands down the BEST bridal shop in Wilmington! Went to several shops to try and find my sisters wedding dress and the wonderful ladies at The Wedding Dress Shoppe went above and beyond to make the experience a memorable and delightful one. The shop is immaculately clean, laid out well so that you dont miss any dresses and just overall top notch! After walking into several other shops around town this shop was like a breath of fresh air and just what my sister needed! It is no surprise that we found her dress here and we are incredibly grateful for Lizzy and Debbies help throughout this big decision! Will highly recommend this to any brides or bridesmaids for dresses! Great experience and beautiful dresses!

Christina Qualley

It was amazing! Everyone there was very knowledgeable at what I was trying to explain to them what I was looking for. She made me feel very comfortable and beautiful as she was helping me try on dresses. I found my dress at my first appointment just in time for lunch! Haha! And they have really convenient alteration hours since I am an out of town bride. If you are looking for a movie like experience then I highly recommend them. Since I was so close to the mall, I went into the Davids Bridal it was insanely crowded. My family nor I would not have gotten the attention that I received at The Wedding Dress Shoppe. Thank you guys so much for making my day great and hassle free. :)

Jillian Christine Sewell

THE ONLY place to go in Wilmington, NC and the surrounding areas to find your dream wedding dress! The entire staff is great! Gina was so helpful and patient with both my best friend and me! She helped both of us find our PERFECT dream dresses this year and made it super fun too! No pressure; all the help you could ask for; and a store full of absolutely gorgeous--and most importantly--QUALITY wedding gowns! If you are looking for a wedding dress that lives up to the one youve dreamed of forever, then The Wedding Dress Shoppe is the place to go & Gina is the woman who can help you find it! THANK YOU!