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December 2023 by S J.
Such an unbelievably professional team of women who work SO hard to make everyone's special day, well, special. I had a wonderful experience here. They truly know what they are doing when it comes to wedding dresses, I didn't have to say a thing! They just went right to work. So they could do your prom or bridesmaid dress with their eyes closed!
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November 2023 by Kathy Kline
I recently had alterations done for my son’s wedding. When my dress arrived at the Bridal Garden it was way too big. With great difficulty the re-orderd a new dress. The Bridal Garden recommended Michelle Minelli to do the alterations. I went to have the alteration done for the wedding. What an absolute nightmare. They make you pay for the alterations in full up front $350.00, for a hem and taken in at the bust area. You also have to pay $25.00 to hold you appointment slot. Patricia doesn’t want to listen to what you have to say about how the dress feels on you. This dress should have only taken 1 fitting and been done . By the end of the 2nd fitting the dress was way too small in the bust area and the hem was too long and unfinished. I picked it up the week before my son’s wedding , leaving me no time to get a new dress. I proceeded to take it to experienced seamstress who informed me that this dress was definitely way too long and definitely not altered in the bust area correctly. Due to time constraints, it left me with very little options. The 2nd seamstress was going to correct the hem and try to let out the bust , if possible! If not if would be too tight. There wasn’t much she could do. Patricia apparently took too much material off which left little to no options. When you zip up the dress it doesn’t go up straight it has a zig zag look to it which means it to tight. Patricia should have caught that when I put the dress on for the final fitting. When I went to pick up the dress it was falling off my left shoulder. I talked to Patricia about the problem and she told me to wear a bra, the dress has cups built in, plus she already altered it without a bra earlier. She said she would bring up the should a bit. When she did this the dress became way to tight. I’m not sure how much she cut off but it is completely uncomfortable and very noticeable. When I got home my husband commented about how tight it looked.When I called Michelle Manelli to express my disappointment the young lady at the front desk just laughed at me as if she found my upset amusing. I glad that the fact they ruined my dress and possibly my son’s wedding day for me was a source of pleasure.When I went back to pick up the dress I tried it on and noticed how tight it felt, the women who had to help me in the dress said it was fine. Patricia came in she looked at me in the dress and rush out of the room knowing this dress wasn’t altered properly. She then proceeded to be with another client, who I heard her giving her a difficult time about a hem. Her hem was way too long. Patricia wasn’t going to adjust the hem, she felt it was just perfect. I guess everything Patricia is just perfect. The bride kept telling her how uncomfortable she was with the length, but Patricia is ALWAYS right!!!! The new seamstress was surprised this was done by someone who calls themselves a professional. I have had many many dresses altered in my life never have I experienced anything or anyone this incompetent. But, I trusted the dress shop, that was my first mistake. However, I have been able to tell as many friends, family members who kids and grandchildren are getting married to please stay clear. I will continue to share my experience with everyone I meet. Servers in restaurants, the nail salon. Now who is laughing!My recommendation to any Bride, MOB, MOG is please go anywhere else. She is not professional and definitely not able to do this job adequately. There are many talented seamstresses out there, she is not one of them. Stay away!! She has way too much ego. She also did my dress for my nieces wedding and messed that up as well. That should have been a red flag.Lesson learned. Please don’t believe the positive reviews!Service: Alterations
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July 2023 by Stephanie F.
I used this company through my dress boutique and they didn’t disappoint. I had one fitting, one final try on, and went back a third time to get my steamed dress and veil. They were quick and efficient.
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June 2023 by Stephanie M.
I used this company through my dress boutique and they didn’t disappoint. I had one fitting, one final try on, and went back a third time to get my steamed dress and veil. They were quick and efficient.
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June 2023 by Kimberly G.
Excellent and friendly service. Prices are fair and the alterations on my daughters wedding gown were very well done and everyone there was really friendly. Highly recommend!!
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December 2022 by Bridget Hughes
I cannot recommend this boutique enough!I am not sure I will ever be able to appropriately articulate how grateful my family and I are to this boutique. Days before my sister's wedding, we picked up our bridesmaids, MOB, and the bride's wedding gown from another business who we had trusted to complete very minor alterations and to our terrible surprise, the dresses were very messed up. It was a scramble, but Michelle Manelli boutique came with glorifying reviews. My only regret is that we did not go here first. I cannot recommend this boutique enough- the individuals are some of the most lovely people we have ever met. They listened to us, calmed our nerves and repaired all FOUR of our dresses within a matter or hours to days. We were welcomed like friends/family. They helped to make the wedding day as beautiful as it was. We will never go anywhere else.Services: Alterations
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November 2022 by Rachel Getsinger
I went to someone else first and had a horrible experience. Patricia did a phenomenal job. I had so many compliments on my dress, many involving how well the dress was fitted, like it was made just for me. I told them because it was! Save yourself the hassle and go here first.Service: Wedding gown alterations
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November 2022 by Rachel Herman
I went to someone else first and had a horrible experience. Patricia did a phenomenal job. I had so many compliments on my dress, many involving how well the dress was fitted, like it was made just for me. I told them because it was! Save yourself the hassle and go here first.Service: Wedding gown alterations
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October 2022 by Christina
Patricia did an amazing job with my dress! She is very knowledgeable and gives great advice on how to best wear your dress! I felt absolutely beautiful in my dress!
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September 2022 by Angela DiFilippo
WOW! Patricia and her staff did a phenomenal job altering my wedding gown. I bought my dress when I was five months pregnant, so needless to say, it needed a considerable about of work. Once they were finished, it fit like a glove!! I picked up a couple cute sweaters for myself in the shop too. Thank you so much for your amazing skills and excellent service!!!Service: Wedding gown alterations
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March 2022 by Janine Isaga
100% recommend Michelle and Patricia to brides, bridesmaids, and just any one looking for the perfect alteration. They took fantastic care of me for both of my weddings (COVID bride here) with professionalism and cordiality, as well as the multiple times I’ve been a bridesmaid. I trust Patrica and her knowledge and the final product has always been great.Service: Alterations
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March 2022 by Tina F
If I could give Patricia and her team of seamstresses more than 5 stars, I would. They turned my bridal gown nightmare into a miracle. After the bridal shop ordered the wrong size, then my seamstress at Fashion Stitch unexpectedly passing away, Patricia squeezed me in and took on the major project of reconstructing my dress in a short period of time. I couldn't be more happy with the work they did. Thank you so much Michelle Manelli!!
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March 2022 by Hope Ettinger
I have been using Patricia on and off for 20 years, basically anytime I have a complicated alteration. You will never find a more creative person than Patricia. She is awesome and so innovative in her suggestions for the garment you bring in.Her seamstress staff are highly experienced in Bridals, Formal wear and even Menswear.Always standing behind her work, she will finish the job and won’t even let you leave her shop until you are 100% pleased.I always recommend Patricia to both friends and family!Service: Alterations
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January 2022 by Bruna Ruthner
I can’t begin to explain how beyond satisfied and thankful I am for Patricia and her team. She completely transformed my wedding dress and made it everything I have ever wanted. When I first tried it on after receiving it I felt it was so boring. She added custom buttons that are made from the same material as my gown all down the back of it. Without the buttons my gown was very also simple and she did it extremely well and I love it!!!!. She came up with very creative ways to make the off the shoulder part sit perfectly where I wanted it. I would recommend this shop a million times!!!!Service: Alterations
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January 2022 by Sarah Wager
I got my wedding dress altered here and all I can say is thank goodness for Patricia! Patricia and Michelle were so kind, but even more thank that, Patricia helped to make sure I had the dress of my dreams! When I went to my second fitting, I realized that my dress neckline was too low and I felt extremely uncomfortable in it. Patricia came to the rescue by taking extra fabric off my sleeve to create a neckline that was elegant and beautiful. Even more than that, she made it look like it was a part of the dress all along. You want to feel beautiful in your dress on your wedding day and she made that happen. I can’t thank her enough !
