“5 stars, exceptional service, love and patience. When looking for a place to buy the dress of your dreams, let’s just say, MISSION ACCOMPLISHED.
Sophi was phenomenal and an absolute pleasure to work with. She had the most genuine spirit and is the perfect person to help you find what you’re looking for. Although Elegance by Roya is a BUSINESS, they treat you like FAMILY.”
“Ed over at Anthony's Tuxedo will take care of you 100%.
I had an abysmal experience using Generation Tux for my nephew's black tie wedding. Suit arrived laughably too large and the quality was garbage, even for a rental tux. I cancelled the order, got a refund, and walked immediately over to Anthony's Tuxedo.
Unlike Gen Tux, Anthony's has actual clothing items to try on in store. Ed took my meaurements, gave me two sizes to try on based on that, and guided me on which size looked best. I don't think I'll personally need it, but Ed also mentioned he works with a tailor nearby to get minor alterations done to pants if need be.
Anthony's Tuxedo saved me A LOT of frustration and headache. Ed saved the day.”
“I didn’t end up getting my dress from Ellie’s but I had a great experience there! I booked the no frills appointment because it was my first time dress shopping and I had no idea what I wanted and I didn’t want to feel pressured. I went on a weekday so the weren’t too busy and I definitely received 5 star service. The attendant was so sweet and helpful, and took the time to pull so many dresses for me! She was very patient and kind. The dresses were beautiful! Would highly recommend! If I hadn’t found my dress at the second store I went to, I was highly considering booking another appointment at Ellie’s to keep looking.”
“Wonderful experience having my dress tailored here. The tulle was delicate and hard to work with and they still were able to make it fit in all the right places and cinched the tulle around the waist perfectly to keep it from puffing. The bustle was also a life saver because it had rained the morning of my wedding to the train was very heavy to walk around with after getting soaked. Overall, they were super lovely and really happy with the dress.”
“This is hands-down the best place to buy a wedding dress! I visited multiple places in the area when looking for wedding dresses and this boutique was by far the best. They have a great selection of designer dresses, and we found the prices very fair. But most of all I appreciated how attentive and kind they are - I felt like a princess whenever I went to their boutique! And the tailoring service they have is absolutely spectacular - the tailors work wonders! I’ve sent all my friends to this boutique and recommend it to everyone. Thank you, Global Bridal!”
“I have gotten several wedding guest dresses length taken in and recently got my engagement photo shoot dress tailored and she was able to turn it around successfully in just a few days right before new years Eve! Absolute rock star!”
“I got my dress and veil at lovely bride and had a great experience. All the associates were kind and super helpful. My only criticism is that it is NOT handicap accessible. This meant my parents were not able to come with me to find and see my dress. To access the store you need to be able to go up an entire flight of stairs.”
“I’ve had such a wonderful experience with Jas finding my wedding dress! Her attention to detail and care for her work is evident from the first time you walk into her store. I cannot recommend coming here enough!”
“I had a wonderful experience at this bridal store! The staff were friendly, helpful, and made the whole process easy and enjoyable. I found my perfect dress and highly recommend this store to everyone!”
“I’m so glad I found Green and Blue Studio for my wedding dress alterations! I was super nervous in finding someone to trust, but my experience was absolutely wonderful. They allowed me to try different types of bustles to pick the perfect one and fit the top of my dress perfectly! It was also a lovely and clean space putting me perfectly at ease.”
“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 10/10 Experience!
Lefty’s Bridal & Boutique
If you’re in the DMV area and looking for a stunning gown for your special occasion, look no further — Lefty’s Bridal & Boutique will not disappoint! The owner went above and beyond — she gave me helpful advice and even offered to assist with my event at no charge if I needed her. Lefty’s isn’t just a bridal shop; it’s a whole unforgettable experience! From the beautiful selection of gowns to the warm, genuine service, everything about this boutique exceeded my expectations. I highly recommend them to anyone looking for elegance, kindness, and true professionalism.”
“Mae was wonderful to work with on my suit alteration. I bought a linen suit online and it unfortunately was a bit big on me. I found Fashion Center Alterations on google and thought why not give it a go! I'm headed to California for a wedding, so I needed something to be done quickly.
Upon entering, Mae was very open and welcoming to me! She was able to quickly figure out where I needed alterations just by a glance. I gave her my suit and pants to be ready by May 28th, but she got it done over a week and a half earlier. The speed and precision was astounding and the final product was even better. I've never had a suit fit me as well as this one, and it looks great!
Aside from that, she was the sweetest person ever. My wife and her conversed about being small business owners and she felt like family. Thank you again Tita Mae, we'll be back again soon :)”
“The team at Anna's Bridal is great! and it is the only store with dresses from Rosa Clara in the area. As a Spaniard, I really wanted a dress made by a Spanish designer and I couldn't wait for my first appointment day to come. From the moment I walked into my first appointment, AJ had dresses in the front of every rack that were similar to the ones I submitted in the form, and I was also allowed to look at every rack to see if there was another dress I liked. They have a beautiful collection of Rosa Clara dresses and other brands. They have more elegant and higher quality gowns than other bridal stores I visited in the DMV area. AJ took the time to carefully pin every dress I tried on so that I could get a better idea of how the dress would look in my size. AJ was also very respectful of my privacy and made sure I was comfortable the whole time. My first appointment took longer than an hour and AJ stayed a bit after closing time so I could try on the dresses. I ended up finding my wedding dress that day!! Because my appointment was only a couple of months before the wedding, alterations started pretty quickly and working with AJ and Ms Jenny was wonderful. We had to adjust the waist, bring the back up, and make sleeves for the dress, and Ms Jenny did such a wonderful job with the alterations. I am very happy with how my dress turned out and I highly recommend Anna's Bridal!!”
11AM - 5:30PM
325 Cameron St, Alexandria
Bridal Shops
“We were visiting the area and made a purchase at this store. At least an hour later we were sitting outside having something to eat. Amanda from the shop found us and said she was looking for us as she overcharged us. Her next stop was going to go to our hotel to find us. What a thoughtful and wonderful person! Amanda said she didn’t want us to have a bitter memory of Alexandria! Thank-you Amanda!”
“I tried on wedding dresses with Joh Ná and she was fantastic. She really made my experience fun - she was super down to earth, funny, and extremely knowledgeable about everything. Highly recommend her if you’re looking for dresses!!”
“Exceptional Service from Jennifer - Feedback on Return Policy
I wanted to take a moment to share my recent experience at Anthropologie, particularly highlighting the outstanding service I received from Jennifer, located in Georgetown.
After a disappointing experience at the Bethesda and Fairfax locations, where staff refused to assist me with returning a lilac taper candle set of 2 without a receipt, I was feeling quite frustrated. Despite explaining that I had purchased the item from the Georgetown location just a week prior and requesting that they call for my receipt number, I was met with resistance and no resolution.
However, when I returned to the Georgetown store, Jennifer went above and beyond to help me. She not only located my receipt but also confirmed that the other locations had the capability to retrieve receipt numbers from their store. While she mentioned it would take some extra time, it was reassuring to know that a solution was possible.
Jennifer's exceptional customer service made a significant difference in my experience. She was friendly, patient, and truly exemplified what excellent customer care should be. I genuinely appreciate her efforts and will remember the positive interactions I had with her - I think it would add value to Anthropologie if all staff was trained by Jennifer.
In addition to recognizing Jennifer's exemplary service, I would like to suggest that Anthropologie consider updating its return policy. A 30 day return window for customers without receipts would be more accommodating, especially when it's clear that the product has not been used. Additionally, implementing a system for customers to select receipt emails or texts upon purchase, particularly for transactions involving gift cards, would be a helpful improvement. This would prevent situations like mine, where my gift card was discarded after use.
Thank you for taking the time to read my feedback. I hope it can contribute to enhancing the customer experience at Anthropologie.
Best regards,
Ms. Price”
“I visited the store on 12/8/25 to place a birthday order for balloons. Javonna B. assisted me with my order and also addressed my general inquiries. She was extremely courteous, professional and knowledgeable. I truly appreciated the exceptional customer service I received. Unfortunately, in the times we now live in, you can't even receive BASIC customer service when that should be the standard, not the exception. As for the retailers, Big-box stores, etc., they just don't seem to care. I'll definitely revisit this location and make future purchases. Thanks for caring and KUDOS to Javonna B!!”
“I recommend coming to Oscar Flowers & Gift shop their employees are very nice and friendly they also provide good service and everything they sell is at a good and reasonable price!!”
“Grace at Carine's Bridal was incredible to work with—she was kind, knowledgeable, and made me feel so comfortable throughout the entire process. She always knew exactly what to say! I absolutely loved my dress and am so grateful for her guidance in helping me make my decision.”
“I had a fabulous experience with everyone at this shop. I needed custom sleeves to be added to the dress and the seamstress did a fantastic job creating them. Gladys is the sweetest person.”
“I searched for a classic bridesmaid dress for my girls and Bella Bridesmaids absolutely delivered that. From SO MANY selections, I would find it hard to not find a dress you liked. I had bridesmaids all down the east coast, and with the multiple locations, the DC store made it possible so my bridesmaids could order and pick up at the location nearest them.
My in person appointment was wonderful! Our consultant let my girls try on as many styles as they wanted and we never felt the pressure to get something that they did not love.
Overall, they were super professional, kind, and knowledgeable about their dresses.”
“GiGi, you did an absolutely amazing job helping me select my wedding dress 15 years ago—and then again, 10 years later, when you helped me find the perfect anniversary dress. Each experience was unforgettable, and your eye for detail, style, and individuality truly made me feel special.
You were so helpful in guiding me toward looks that not only fit beautifully, but truly stood out. Your professionalism, warmth, and genuine care made all the difference, and those moments remain some of my most cherished memories.
Thank you for being part of such meaningful milestones in my life.”