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March 2024 by Madeline M.
I booked an appt to shop the sample sale and I am so glad I did! First off, great atmosphere and set-up for displaying and trying on the dresses. There were also snacks and beverages available (didn't get that at the other 2 places I went). Friendly, helpful, knowledgeable staff - but not pushy. The booking fee was much less than the other places I went. I found my dress here during the sample sale and got it more than 60% off (other places were offering 20ish% off for samples). I am so thrilled with my dress, and the whole experience was great. There were a lot of little cute touches that Ellie's provided too - like the signs and a backdrop for photos, gifts after purchase. Loved it!
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March 2024 by Kim Schaeffer
So happy to have be referred to them from a friend. I got my dress during a sample sale and was so so happy with the entire process.I found my dress during my first appointment, which I went in with the idea of "I'm just trying things on" because I had no idea what shape or style I wanted.The team was so helpful down to literally the last thread. I fell in love with a dress but was hesitant to saying it was the one just because of a pulled thread. They had the alterations team come up and she told me "oh thats an easy fix, I can just press that out" I looked at her like she had 6 heads (mind you I know nothing about clothes) and she asked me to take the dress off so she could go press it out real quick. She came buck up, I put the dress back on and I said "what are you a wizard!!!". One of the easiest wedding choices I had to make, and to be honest I wasn't looking forward to dress shopping at all!I couldn't have been happier with the entire appointment!
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February 2024 by Karen Page
I had a really great experience at Ellie's! I visited on two separate days and worked with two consultants but my first made sure to check in with me and chat and say how glad she was that I'd come back! The staff are down to earth, quirky, and fun- the exact sort of place that makes me feel comfortable. They are all knowledgeable about the dresses and ready to explain any potential alterations that can be done to meet the customers' needs. The range of styles and price points in particular was a huge draw for me and my in-person experience did not disappoint. I went home with a wedding dress on my second visit, and I feel very confident in their in-house alterations team and I'm looking forward to the rest of our process.
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February 2024 by Samantha Detweiler
My experience was amazing! If you are hesitant to book their 15 minute appointment to check out the off the rack sale - don't hesitate! I came in with the mindset I would NOT find a dress and came out of the store with not only a dress but a veil and both came with a deal! The stylist was so kind and understanding to my lack of knowledge on gowns. She was really great at making sure I had a good idea of what the dress will look like after alterations. Overall, I couldn't recommend this store enough!
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February 2024 by Juliana Piacentini
I got my dress at Ellie's Bridal Boutique in October 2022 for my November 2023 wedding, and I couldn't be happier with the service they provided! I originally picked this boutique because they had a lot of styles I was interested in and they could accommodate my entire group for dress shopping (my mom & grandma, my husband's mom & grandma, and my two aunts), and I'm so glad I found them. From the start, I felt welcomed and supported. I didn't have a super clear vision for what I wanted, so I probably tried on about 15 dresses. Skyy, my attendant, was so patient, positive, and didn't try to push me into anything, which I really appreciated - I had another appointment at a different salon later that day, but I did end up going back to Ellie's the next morning to commit to my dress! She was considerate of our budget, so I only tried on dresses that we were going to be able to purchase, and she also helped me select a matching veil.Alterations were also a breeze. I had three fittings - the initial fitting, an updated fitting at which I addressed any specific details, and the final fitting - all of which were easy to schedule and thorough but efficient. I felt that my comments about dress fit, how to make the bustle, etc. were always listened to, and they didn't try to add anything unnecessary to increase the cost of these services.Finding a wedding dress was always something I dreamed about, and I truly felt like a princess in my exquisite gown. If you're looking for a professional but personable experience with your wedding dress, definitely visit Ellie's Bridal Boutique!
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February 2024 by Ray & Julia Stone
Chelsea was absolutely phenomenal at my sample sale shopping appointment! My wedding is in five months and she was spot-on in picking the right dress for me based on the inspiration board I sent her. The best part was that she herself does the alterations, so she could tell me the no-nonsense answer about what alterations could actually be done to the sample dresses. I definitely recommend coming here if you are on a budget or short timeline!
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February 2024 by Lizzy Wang
I recently said yes to the dress at Ellie's!! I went for a first time appointment back in November 2023 just to get some ideas and Isabel was incredibly helpful in having me try on different styles and educating me on the expectations. After some changes on my planning, I decided to check out their year-round sample sale given the amazing deals and many dresses they have in store. I am a bridal size 10 or 12 so personally I knew I would have many options going in. Melinda helped me with that and she was very supportive, knowledgeable, and professional! They had me fill out a survey beforehand (asked about my venue, preferences, sizes, ect) and when I arrived Melinda already pulled some of the specific dresses I listed from their samples. Nonetheless my appointment went super smoothly and I'm very happy to have returned to Ellie's.
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February 2024 by Erin C
I found my dress at Ellie's! I came to Ellie's with my mom and maids of honor in my search for "the dress". I originally chose Ellie's because they carry the Allure Disney Princess line, which I was dying to try on a dress from. Truthfully, I was a little nervous because I thought my budget was at the lower end of what Ellie's offered, but I couldn't have been more pleasantly surprised! I found my dress there AND it was under budget! I can't say enough wonderful things about my consultant, Paige. She made me feel completely comfortable, wasn't pushy at all, and it actually felt more like shopping with a friend. I tried on a number of dresses that my crew and I had pulled out and I was starting to feel slightly overwhelmed, so I told Paige I had one more dress in me. She said "Ok, I really want you to try on this one. It's actually the dress I pulled initially based on your pinterest board," and boy did she knock it out of the park! This woman knows what she is doing! She had me try on different veils and that's what finally got the tears flowing from my maid of honor and I looked at myself in the mirror and really thought for the first time "I'm a bride." I had one more appointment at another salon that weekend, which I went to but nothing compared with the dress Paige found for me and my experience at Ellie's. I came back two days later and bought the dress and I couldn't be happier.
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February 2024 by Emily A
I truly had the best experience at Ellie’s Bridal. Not only did I say yes to my wedding dress, but I had such a fun and relaxing time. My sales associate Chelsea made me feel so comfortable. I felt like she understood what I was looking for and was super adaptive based on my feedback for each dress I tried on. I would recommend Ellie’s to anyone of any size 10x over.
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February 2024 by Andrea Wheeler
I came to Ellie's for my bridal gown because they were the only shop in the DMV who carried the exact dress that I was wanting to try on. I worked with Isabelle who was SO sweet and attentive. She listened to my wants/needs in a dress to help me find the PERFECT one for me that ended up being different than what I originally came in for! I loved working with Isabelle and my friends, mom, and fiancé's mom thought she was awesome as well. I will have my alterations done with Ellie's as well and will update this review once I go through the alterations process - but for now, I just have nothing but great things to say!
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January 2024 by Elizabeth W.
I recently said yes to the dress at Ellie's!! I went for a first time appointment back in November 2023 just to get some ideas and Isabel was incredibly helpful in having me try on different styles and educating me on the expectations. After some changes on my planning, I decided to check out their year-round sample sale given the amazing deals and many dresses they have in store. I am a bridal size 10 or 12 so personally I knew I would have many options going in. Melinda helped me with that and she was very supportive, knowledgeable, and professional! They had me fill out a survey beforehand (asked about my venue, preferences, sizes, ect) and when I arrived Melinda already pulled some of the specific dresses I listed from their samples. Nonetheless my appointment went super smoothly and I'm very happy to have returned to Ellie's.
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January 2024 by Melissa Mucha
I had gone to another bridal shop earlier in the day, and the woman helping me (owner of the shop) just really did not understand my vision for what I wanted, and kept putting me in essentially the same dress over and over. When I got to Ellie's, I described what I envisioned, my likes/dislikes, the venue, etc. and Paige immediately had at least 5 dresses in her mind that fit that vision. She listened to what I liked and didn't in each dress, and kept bringing me so many options that were all absolutely beautiful! At the end of the day, I ended up choosing the very first dress that Paige put me in which just goes to show that she knew what she was doing! And I also found a veil that fit perfectly with the dress. I felt extremely comfortable at Ellie's on what could be a stressful time, and I look forward to working with the shop for my alterations!
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January 2024 by Kirsten Chen
I had a wonderful experience at Ellie's from dress shopping to alterations! Overall, they had the designers and dresses in the price range I was looking for and everyone that I worked with were all very friendly, warm and knowledgeable (especially Christie and Chelsea!!). I reached out to them prior to my first appointment to let them know of a specific dress I was interested in from a designer they carried (Pronovias). They did not have it in the store but let me know of an upcoming trunk show to see more Pronovias options and also that they had a similar style dress by Justin Alexander. They were always quick to respond by email and made the process for ordering dresses and alterations very easy.I felt that their pricing was straightforward and transparent and I appreciated that they were able to tell me how much customizations/alterations would cost while I shopped for dresses and during alterations - this really helped me make decisions based on my budget!
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January 2024 by Mary Reyes
I had a wonderful experience at Ellie's Bridal Boutique. Paige helped me find the perfect dress for my destination wedding. After asking a some questions and trying on a few dresses she found THE dress that had a little bit of everything that I liked about the other dresses I tried on.
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December 2023 by Nina Marks
I had the absolute best experience at Ellie’s. Paige made finding my dress a really easy and comfortable experience. The team at Ellie’s went out of their way to accommodate me at every stage in the dress buying process and I really appreciate their expertise and professionalism.