The Bridal Emporium

Category:	Bridal Shop
Address:	40 S Market St, Elizabethtown, PA 17022, USA
Phone:	+1 717-367-4446
Site:	thebridale.com
Rating:	4.6
Working:	Closed 10:30AM–5:30PM 10:30AM–5:30PM 10:30AM–6PM 10:30AM–6PM 10AM–4PM 12:30–4PM

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Reviews 7

Molly Soroka

Finding the Bridal Emporium was a dream come true. It was the first place I looked for a dress and went elsewhere just to make sure I didn’t miss anything. I DIDN’T. I had impeccable service from Alissa, one of the owners, the whole time I was there and she and her staff were very welcoming to my sisters, mother, and future mother-in-law. We had a whole room to ourselves to ooh and ahh at all of the gorgeous gowns they carry. I literally could have bought five perfect dresses on the first day. The quality of the gowns far exceeded that of other shops and the prices were so reasonable! There is a range of tastefully classic, modernly elegant, and funky unique to fit everyone’s taste. What set the bridal emporium apart from the other five shops I went to was the customer service. Some places I visited were very snooty and as a pretty typical middle class girl, I felt pressure to buy something that was nowhere in my price range. At the bridal emporium they asked me my budget upfront and encouraged me to have one so I wouldn’t end up falling in love with something I couldn’t afford. They pulled dresses that they thought would complement my figure but also allowed me and my family to pull anything that interested me. Mary Ann, the other owner, was so patient as I literally tried on about 35+ dresses on my second trip there. She was so accommodating to my schedule since I live out of state and stayed open later just so I could find my dress. I knew I would find my wedding dress there just because I felt so at ease and they really encouraged me to look for a dress that wasn’t just gorgeous, but one that really matched my personality. The gown I found gave everyone goose bumps and I knew it was the one. I cannot recommend The Bridal Emporium any more than to say that you will not regret it and to say that by the time I left I felt like family. This is the place to go for any down-to-Earth bride that wants to be treated like a princess, but not made to feel like you’re not fancy enough to be one. Thanks so much Alissa and Mary Ann!

Chava JG

I deeply regret going to the Bridal Emporium. I purchased a dress there and subsequently had alterations done by their seamstress, Summer. The alterations were terrible. It took 5 weeks to get my dress back (4 weeks until I was contacted and about 1 week to get schedules lined up). When I got it back it did not fit (2 weeks before my wedding)! Summer had to literally squeeze me into the dress. I complained of difficulty breathing. Summer’s solution was to make a minor adjustment (moving the small top clasp). My rib cage was sore for hours after having the dress on. Long story short, I went to the bridal shop nearly every day for a week – working with the owners and the seamstress to try to obtain a reasonable fit. After 3 rounds of alterations, the dress was still not right. The owner had to have another employee assist her to even get the dress zippered. I had my fiancé come with me later the same day and he could barely get the dress closed (he commented that he was worried he was hurting me by even zippering the dress). Both the co-owner Mary Ann and the seamstress Summer told me there was nothing more they could do. It was obvious that this was not true, the dress could have been let out more. But I could not force them to do the work (and I had already paid everything in full). It was so bad that my fiancé and I immediately went to another bridal shop in Lancaster and purchased a new dress (this was about 1 week before the wedding!). They did an excellent job, and I wish I would have only worked with them. I cannot put into words the amount of stress that was caused by the Bridal Emporium (right before my wedding). The dress was not wearable and they refused to give me a refund. It was an absolutely terrible experience. I wish I had heeded a prior review that implicated Summer and the shop for poor work on alterations.

Tanaya Harris

Update: These women at this shop are closer to angels on earth. I have been very difficult, they have helped me every step of the way. I finally go on Saturday to attempt to make my final decision. I have been there 7 times, ladies not once have they been pushy or put pressure on me to buy. Danni, a consultant there, as calmed me, answered all calls and emails. She told me something that I repeat "you can not pick the wrong dress, your picks all look beautiful. Your man will love it because you shine." Please give this shop a chance. I would tell everyone go and be amazed! I went there afraid and nervous. I had an idea in my head. Thank goodness for Dani. She suggested a completely different style dress for my body type. My mother cryed. I love the shop and the ppl there are so helpful and friendly.

Kimberly Phillips

I had a terrible experience with this shop and their seamstress. I wish I had read the other reviews first. My wedding is on Sunday and the dress was taken in entirely too much. In fact, I cant even zip it. I had her let it out once and its still not enough. She assured me that the fabric would relax after I had it on for a while. This was after she zipped it and I could barely breath. Keep in mind that Im already a size 2! At this point, Im having to see if someone else can fix it. If your dress needs taken in, go somewhere else. I spent more on her alterations than the dress itself. Based on the other reviews, the shop should consider recommending someone else as this is entirely too much stress for brides to deal with at the last minute.

Autumn Kunkle

Best experience ever! Ladies, this is the place to find your wedding dress! Danielle was very helpful, very polite, ask about how the groom and I met and how he proposed etc. and showed me the dresses in my budget. Answered any questions I had. Since I have such a busy schedule, they even scheduled my apt before they opened. No one else was there so it wasnt crowed. I love my dress and it was hard to choose because they had a few that were my favorites. Beautiful dresses. Only down fall was the bridesmaids dress are not in our budget or I would have gotten all our dresses there. Love this place! I will recommend it to everyone I know!

Erin Craul

Blush Bridal is amazing! From the staff to the atmosphere to the dresses, I was impressed by it all. I felt welcomed, not pressured and my consultant was so accommodating. After I had pulled some dresses that I liked in my price range and tried them on, she said there was one she thought I would love and went and pulled it for me. It was hundreds below my budget and exactly what I wanted. Thank you for helping me find my dress! I would highly recommend this shop to any future brides!

Cindy Kuzma

My daughter and I had a wonderful experience at The Bridal Emporium. We found the perfect dress for her wedding day. Alissa was amazing. Very attentive and helpful. The selection was great. We felt no pressure at anytime and I was able to get pictures of each dress. I wasnt able to do that in some other bridal shops. I would recommend checking them out 1st when comes to wedding shopping. They also have a great selection of mothers dresses and bridsmaids dresses.