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October 2023 by Christina Bunner
I had such an amazing experience at Amara. First, I’m a dummy and booked the wrong date and showed up a week early. Rebecca was SO NICE and helped me anyway. She really knows what she is doing, and the second dress she pulled was the one. The dresses are very affordable, but nothing about the experience, shop, or dresses felt cheap or like we were in a budget shop. I’m plus size, but didn’t feel like my dress selection was limited at all. 10/10 would recommend
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October 2023 by Hayleigh Ell
I found my dream dress and they made me comfortable the entire time. Even after my weight loss, they were able to reassure me that my dress would be able to be fitted to me and I can’t wait for my special day. Thank you so much for all your help!
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October 2023 by Kristen C.
I was looking for a bridal store outside of the bridal district because I was paying for my dress myself and not looking to spend a fortune. It was also important to me to find a shop that had a good range of plus sized gowns as I wanted to be able to try on as many gowns as possible. This lead me to Amara Bridal which had lots or reviews mentioning reasonable prices and a wide array of sizes available in store. We booked an appointment and I was able to bring 6 people with me. We had the salon to ourselves for the majority of the appointment and the young lady helping me was so sweet! I regret that I can't remember her name. The whole shopping experience was really great and I found my gown that day. I purchased my gown in January or February 2022 with my wedding not happening until September 2023. I was nervous that supply chain issues were still impacting the wedding gown market and I didn't want to risk anything. I'm so grateful I did this, because the first time my gown arrived it was in the wrong color! The salon noticed and immediately ordered another one at no additional cost to me. It still arrived in plenty of time and I picked it up in January 2023. My only negative was that when I picked it up, I tried it on again and the gown fit like a glove. The person helping me made a comment that I would have to be careful not to gain any weight between now and the wedding in order to make sure the gown still fit. I realize she was probably just trying to be helpful, but I don't find it appropriate to comment on a stranger's weight or their maintenance of said weight. I realize I may be a bit sensitive, but I think it is a really sensitive topic for so many women and they should be cognizant of that. For what it's worth, the dress still fit me beautifully 9 months later on my wedding day. Overall, I would still recommend! Like I said the shopping and purchasing experience were great. I had plenty of dresses to choose from and try on, my salesperson was very respectful of my budget, and the salon ensured that everything was in order when I got my gown. It's a great alternative to the bridal district experience!
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October 2023 by Rylee Gillum
They did such a great job making this a magical experience! They helped me find my dream wedding dress and it’s under my budget. I definitely recommend to anyone looking for a beautiful affordable dress:)
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October 2023 by nicole carver
Had a good experience trying on dresses and felt comfortable saying when a dress picked wasn't my style. Picking up the dress was very easy. More affordable options than some other local shops I visited.
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September 2023 by Shelby P
Paisley is truly the perfect person to help you find your dream wedding dress! Such a great experience and she knew exactly the look I wanted! Highly recommend this boutique!
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June 2023 by Heather Stanton
I have been to several shops in the Cincinnati area and my experience with Amara Bridal Boutique was the best by far. The service was super friendly. The owner helped me with my appointment and i would highly recommend her. l am a plus size bride and i really appreciate all she did to make me feel comfortable. My options have been super limited due to my small budget, but she was patient and helped me find something that i loved. She didn't try to push dresses on me that were way outside my price range and for that i am thankful. Thank you for all your help, it was much appreciated. I recommend this bridal boutique to everyone.
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May 2023 by Abbey Williamson
Rebecca was absolutely amazing! I came in 3 weeks before my wedding because my other dress fell through. She took what could have been an incredibly stressful situation and made it fun. We found a beautiful dress in no time. She listened to all of my concerns and I even found my seamstress on her recommendations page. All of the gowns are beautiful and reasonably priced!
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May 2023 by Logan Holland
I had such a wonderful experience at Amara Bridal Boutique! The experience was private and the environment was very calm. There was no pressure from the stylists at all. I went into the appointment with an open mind, unsure of what exactly I wanted or what would flatter my body. The stylists gave me different options, and then listened to what I liked and didn’t like about the dresses that I tried on. I tried on several dresses multiple times, and the staff was always so helpful and did not bat an eye at any of my requests or questions throughout my appointment. The entire experience was a 10/10, so happy I went with Amara!
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February 2023 by Madison Holden
I can’t say enough good things about Amara Bridal! I had visited several other bridal shops prior to my appointment and didn’t love any of the experiences or dresses. My consultant at Amara, Taylor, picked several amazing dresses that were both beautiful and all within budget. I liked every single dress I tried on, and throughout the appointment she pulled more dresses based on the features I liked. I ended up buying the very first dress I tried on, and I’m so happy with it. I would recommend Amara as a first stop for anyone!
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February 2023 by Cayla Strobl
The best customer experience! The stylist I worked with really helped me narrow down my style and order the right size even with the process of losing a good amount of weight. I’m a tall gal and the dress came in perfectly! 10/10 would recommend to any fellow bride I cannot thank her enough!
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January 2023 by Emily Grimes
I had the best experience getting my wedding dress at Amara Bridal. I got to bring all of the most important women in my life shopping with me. The stylist who helped us at my shipping appointment selected dresses of every style, and encouraged me to try them all, so I could narrow down what I liked. I didn’t feel rushed at all, and appreciated her attention to detail and the time she took to put veils on me and let my party take pictures so I could truly get a feel for how each dress looked. I ended up picking a dress in a style I never would have thought I would like, and I’m so glad she encouraged me to try every style of dress, because I ended up with a dress I love! When I went to pick my dress up, the owner helped me try it on, and was so kind and helpful. It’s obvious that everyone at Amara is there because they love their jobs and care about the brides. The prices cannot be beat, and the selection is great. I’m so excited to wear my dress this fall and so grateful to everyone at Amara who helped me find it!
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December 2022 by Hunter Rogers
Very friendly and helpful staff! They were very knowledgeable and helped me get in and out of each gown and pulled selections from my taste! Their viewing area is spacious with a good amount of room for any guests you have. I didn’t end up with a dress through them but they really helped me make decisions about how to make my dress vision a reality. They have a really great selection and very affordable but I was on a shorter timeline than I needed to order a dress. They were very kind in making recommendations and I would highly recommend them to anyone!!
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October 2022 by Kit Yee Cheng
Rebecca is very helpful and respectful. I drove two hours from columbus to visit the store. A lot of varieties and all dresses are priced very reasonably!
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September 2022 by Malia Harvey
I really love this place! The boutique has a very calming and welcoming feel to it which made my stress levels immediately decrease. I booked my first appointment not having a clear set on a style of dress. The stylist worked with me to try on different types and used that to find a dress I loved The dresses were all so gorgeous but she was just really good at understanding what I was looking for even when I couldn't quite articulate it. I tried on dresses at a different place (a much larger one in the bridal district) and it was very overwhelming and just not a good experience. I ended up choosing the gown my stylist had picked out for me at Amara Bridal. It was a great feeling and also a really good price.
