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September 2023 by Brittiny Vollmar
Vien is absolutely wonderful!!! We seriously can't say enough good things about her and her shop. She and her staff are impressively talented, kind, knowledgeable, funny and not afraid to let you know if there is another option you may not have considered (which I find extremely helpful - she knows her stuff and won't steer you wrong just for the sake of a "yes"). She is our family go-to for all alterations or bespoke pieces, and that absolutely includes my wedding dress and a custom suit for my fiance. There is no one and no where else I would trust or want to work with, highly recommend her even though it may extend our own wait times :).
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June 2023 by Jen Moondancer
I found the perfect black wedding dress at this lovely shop. They didn’t have it in my size so she customs made it for me and so much more beautiful than the original! Thank you so much for handcrafting my dream black wedding dress!
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June 2023 by Tekoa Rose Photography - Angela Watts
It was such a pleasure to check out Vouture and meet Vien To, the amazing designer that has been creating unique custom wedding gowns for over 15 years! Her shop is absolutely darling and full of gorgeous dresses! I was so impressed that Salem has this as an option!
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May 2023 by Hanna Ziegler
Vien was amazing! She helped me turn my mother’s 80s dress into a modern pant suit with a crop top and detachable skirt, and it was a huge hit with me and all of the guests! She really found my vision in the dress and brought it to life and I’m so so grateful! She even made the pants for me by hand and pretty last minute. Super fun to work with and so knowledgeable! Will recommend her to everyone.
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April 2023 by staley1981
Gentlemen! Do you need a suit for a special occasion? Something that says I have a career, not a court date! Read:I recently had the pleasure of getting a custom suit made by Vien. The quality and craftsmanship can be summed up in one word: outstanding! The experience: excellent!Before making the plunge, make sure to have a plan. Know what you want. The process can be overwhelming. In short, you'll be in on every detail of the garment's making. This includes:- choosing the fabric, color, pattern, and texture of the suit (Vien has over five-hundred options/combinations to available),- the color and design of the inner lining,- type of lapels,- the type of buttons and how many (on that note, make sure the sleeve buttons are functional and not for show),- the style of trousers (pleated, flat, cuffed, etc.),- and whether the jacket is to be fully canvassed, half-canvassed, or fused. Of the three, go with the first.On that topic, I was impressed that Vien offers full canvassing for suit jackets. Always go with that option gentlemen, if you can. Full-canvassed jackets get better with wear. After a while, they feel more like wearing a hoodie as opposed to the stiff fused jackets sold at retailers. Speaking of retailers, here's a dirty little secret: they don't even carry canvassed jackets! You can pay through the nose for an Armani jacket carried by Nordstrom or Neiman Marcus that has the same cheap fused inter-lining found at J.C. Penney or Macy's. Save your money: whether it's passing over an expensive Tom Ford jacket, or saving up to buy, invest in something locally made and of much higher quality.Also, do not procrastinate and have realistic expectations! The lead time for a custom suit can be two to four months depending on the workload. It can be expensive too, but it's worth it!It's unfortunate that custom suit-making is becoming somewhat endangered. Men have so many options available to them when it comes to formal wear. The problem that I find with suits that come off the rack is that not only are they stiff and uncomfortable, but without alterations, they make the wearer look like a kid trying on Dad's clothes. Vein will make you look like dad. She'll take you from hunchback to supermodel!I recommend Vien without reservation.
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April 2023 by Steven Goto
They also do men's custom wear. That is not a very common option in Salem. I would venture to say that their custom items should be just as famous as their bridal wear.
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March 2023 by Keely Maurine
So I’ve been debating writing this review for a few days just to let it settle but I feel like it’s something that should be talked about. I think two days ago I went in with a friend to look at dresses for my upcoming wedding and they are amazing! There were probably only 3/4 dresses in there I didn’t like! The quality and range of styles was fantastic! And I found a dress I absolutely fell in LOVE with and would have bought if the lady working didn’t completely ignore me and my friend. Which I get because she had another beautiful and very sweet bride in who was getting some alterations. We stayed for a long time trying to get her attention and ask questions but instead of helping us she rudely snapped at us telling be to move while I was looking at the dress. Along with that they were not size inclusive. I am a size 18/20 and the were only three total dresses out that would fit me. Honestly that wouldn’t have bothered me because I know most shops keep only one size out but when we tried to ask if they had other sizes we were brushed off. And this isn’t necessarily anything they said but I felt very judged and my friend said they felt as though we were being watched like a hawk and glared at because we are plus sized. Which I don’t know the reason but it definitely felt like we were being ignored because we weren’t smaller than a size 10. Anyways I’m very disappointed as I’ll probably never get over the dress I saw there but I doubt I’ll be going back based on how we were treated.
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August 2022 by Debra Burger
Vien is hands down the most talented dress designer and best ever to work with! She captured my daughter’s wedding dress vision exactly! She custom designed and created the perfect dress at a surprisingly reasonable price. Can’t say enough! Vien is the best!
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July 2022 by Rose L.
This dress boutique is amazing!! I googled wedding dress shops in Salem and this shop came up, made an appointment and I couldn't have been happier! All the dresses are unique and amazing! The owner hand makes all her own designs! You will not be going to a shop with all the same designs that you have seen everywhere else. She is also incredibly sweet and friendly. It couldn't have been a better experience. I wasn't exactly sure of the type of dress I wanted. I knew I wanted something simple and sleek but unique to me. I got exactly that. She also prices her dresses very reasonable. I absolutely love her and the dresses! You won't regret going here.
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April 2022 by J Archuletta
Vien designed and then made my dress based on an idea I had in my head, a couple of pictures, and a mix-matched skirt and dress she had me try on when I walked in. I felt like a princess on my big day... oh and this was all in the middle of Covid craziness. She was such a treasure to find and work with.... Recommend her to any and everyone.
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April 2022 by Joy King
I have had the privilege of knowing Vien for many years. We styled clients together at Salem Nordstrom. She has been and will continue to be our family tailor and formal wear designer. Vien’s professionalism and warmth will bring you back again and again. She takes very good care of her clients by listening and offering spot on feedback. You can trust her designer instincts. She is a gift to our Salem community. She continues to grow her business, with her second location in Portland. Vien is an extraordinary tailor and designer, who will make you look incredible, every single time.
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December 2021 by Katie Cox
The most amazing experience! I had tried on dresses at another shop and loved two different dresses. I had heard of Vien and her custom dresses and decided to go check out her shop. I went in and she helped me combine all the things I love from the two dresses into one! With the cost of the other dress, the accessories to make it what I wanted and alterations it would have costed me $1,000 more if I went with the other bridal shop. Vien created the perfect fitting dress of my DREAMS with a matching veil for a great price ($1,725)! And to top it off she is the sweetest person and does everything herself! The generic bridal shop said my dress wouldn’t be in till May and then I would need alterations (ordering in December) and Vien had my dress completed in February! She is the best and I cannot recommend her enough!
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October 2021 by Sami Dick
I got engaged December of 2020 and was visiting my sister in law for Christmas and she suggested we go take a look at some gowns to see what I like before I choose one back home in MT. This was the only place that took us as a walk in. The owner was so incredibly sweet and fun! She helped me grab 5-6 dresses to try on the 6th dress I tried on was the one. I immediately started crying and feeling like the bride I was hoping to be. She was so excited I loved the dress so much she took photos and videos because she loved my reaction so much. She was soooo nice and lovely. She put a veil on me with a head piece and my sister in law and I cried some more lol. I immediately bought the dress right then and there. We added some buttons and she gave me a discount and cleaned the dress for me. I was so pleased with the whole experience. After the adjustments I fell in love with it even more. I get married in a month and I am so excited to wear this dress and feel beautiful. ❤️
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September 2021 by Herman Pahwa
Vien is wonderful to work with and I can tell she is very knowledgeable about dresses and alterations.
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May 2021 by I. M
OMG. Ok, this lady is better than Vera Wang, but les't be nice to Vera, and say just as good as. Seriously!!! The quality of her materials!!!!! The beads quality!!!! The beading!!! People, this is the woman to go to if you don't want copycutter wedding dresses. Try all you like, and then if you don't fall in love with something (you will love all of them) ask her to design something for you. The truth is that I have no words to describe how beautiful her work is, and how beautiful she is as a person. So, go there and thank me for the rest of your marriage or forever. She is in Salem, Oregon. It is worth the drive or the flight.