Belltown Bride

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A Private User

I found the most amazing, diamond in the rough, perfect, wonderful, Im so stinkin excited, designer wedding dress for...hold your breath...$350.00. From the moment we walked in, we had the place to ourselves. I brought along an entourage of women that each had a comfy place to sit, and Melissa and Lia were fantastic. They radiate such enthusiasm for what theyre doing and they make you feel comfortable and welcome and excited for your shopping experience. There was no pressure, they were honest and we just had FUN. Because there are only 2 women that work there, if you call to make an appointment you may have to wait to hear back. They do not answer the phone while you have your appointment, they give you undivided attention. Just dont expect to walk in to this salon. (Its worth it). I felt like I had a personal shopper. The dresses are only of the best quality. The sizes are SAMPLE sizes, so when Melissa asks you what size you are its because she doesnt want you to be misled. She finds sample designer gowns that have been worn either on the runway or during photo shoots and sells them at RIDICULOUSLY reduced prices. Its the most amazing thing. I had such an amazing time. I found my dress, put a deposit down on it to think about it over night and Lia gave me her personal cell number so I could let her know when I decided. Then she hugged each member of my family and thanked us for coming in. So sweet, genuine, wonderful. If you are a Seattle bride, you simply MUST go to Belltown Bride. It will go down as one of my fondest bridal memories.

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A Private User

I cant rave enough about my experience at Belltown Bride. It was the fifth bridal shop I went to, and I was already so overwhelmed that I almost cancelled my appointment. Im SO glad I didnt. Melissa was absolutely wonderful from the second we walked in, to her thoughtful (and never pushy) follow-up a few days later. The shop is lovely - not crowded, well-lit, large dressing rooms, clean, everything is neatly on racks and well-spaced. If youve been to other shops you know how annoying it is when they are too small and everything is crammed into the racks. Melissa knows all her inventory and really spent time to make sure she was pulling exactly what I was looking for - no pushing me into things that werent my style. She was a blast to work with - fun and professional. The dresses are gorgeous and there is quite a bit to choose from in a variety of price ranges. Unfortunately, I didnt buy my dress there, but it was a VERY tough decision. I really wished my dress came from there because I wanted to buy from Melissa! I agree with the other reviewer who said she wanted to invite her home for Christmas. My friend and I were about to put the Closed sign on the door and take her out for drinks! If I was buying on experience alone, it would have been no contest. It was such a great experience from beginning to end. I really cannot recommend her and her lovely shop enough. My advice to other brides is to make this the first stop on your search - everything else will pale in comparison!

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Marina Rusinow

I went to Belltown Bride after a horrible experience at another bridal shop. I wasnt expecting to find my dream dress. I walked in and told Lia exactly what I thought I wanted: a cap sleeve, vintage-inspired fitted gown. The reason why I settled on this kind of dress was because the last bridal boutique I went to made me feel like I had a wide lower body and manly shoulders-- and the last thing a bride-to-be needs is body issues. Lia was amazing. AMAZING. My dress appointment was the boost of wedding excitement I needed. We smiled, we laughed, we hugged and I even cried a little. The emotional reaction of putting on a dress that looked like it could really be my wedding dress was overwhelming in the best way. Buying a wedding dress is about so much more than just a dress and the ladies at Belltown Bride clearly understand that. Lia made me feel extremely comfortable, so comfortable that she got me to step outside of my comfort zone and try on a few dresses that were the complete opposite of what I had in mind. My mom, sister and I were ready to welcome this woman into our family. She is now invited to my wedding. Seriously. And I found a dress that I look and feel amazing in. It was so great to share my dress shopping experience with Belltown Bride and it was refreshing to work with someone who understands my excitement and was there to make me feel special. Id recommend this place to any bride. Other Seattle bridal shops-- visit this fantastic shop and take note.

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A Private User

Belltown Bride is truly in a class of its own. Melissa, the owner, is not only personable, but honest, genuine, knowledgeable, and just the woman you want with you as you make the enormous (and sometimes frightening) decision to buy your wedding gown. Her dresses are out-of-this-world! As a true added bonus, her dynamic high-end couture gowns come at significantly better cost than what you would pay at any bridal salon in Seattle or elsewhere. Melissa was patient, unbelievably helpful, and encouraging. There is no intense pressure to buy, as there often is in other bridal salons. It feels as if you are trying on gowns in the comfort of a good friends home. I have yet to get my alterations done with her alterations expert, Trish, but I could not be happier with the gorgeous Alvina Valenta dress she that she helped me find. I absolutely love it and dont even know how I will be able to withhold my excitement until my wedding next summer. She also had several other gowns that I also fell in love with! If you are a street size 8 or below, this is the place to go! Dont even bother with the bigger salons, you will most likely end up with a gown that you pay too much for and the quality will likely not compare to what you can certainly find at Belltown Bride. Also, you will never get the personal service and care that you get here! Best of luck to you on your gown search....may your worries end here at Belltown Bride!

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Julita Ramirez-Komo

I was shopping for a last minute dress off the rack, and visited several bridal shops in the area. Mano and Beth immediately made me feel welcome and had a great selection of beautiful dresses for affordable prices--yes, you can absolutely get an amazing dress for $700! I found a couple dresses that I liked, and was ready to buy when an online dress with a different silhouette caught my eye. Belltown didnt happen to have a sample of this dress, but was able to order one. However, since they didnt have one for me to try on they recommended I call a different bridal shop to see if they had a sample, so I could try it on and make sure I liked it before buying. I tried on the dress at the other store and it turned out that I did like the silhouette better, but a different sample dress there turned out to be a perfect match for me and so I ended up purchasing that one off the rack instead. Although I had a good experience at the other store too, I was very sad I didnt end up buying from Belltown Bride. Their customer service is exceptional and they have beautiful dresses for very reasonable prices. I feel like they really care for their customers and had my best interests in mind over their own, especially since they sent me to another store to make sure I found the perfect dress. I couldnt be happier with my experience there. Western Washington brides, this store is a must-visit!!

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