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March 2024 by Rachell Y.
This is the most professional wedding dresss shop I've ever encountered. Knowing how picky I am, our rep. Found a dress I had envisioned within an hour and a half. They are incredibly patient and amazing listeners. I came with 4 bridesmaids along with the bride and I am extremely impressed at the diverse options this place has to offers. Amazing places. Look no further.
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December 2023 by Jul M.
The service was absolutely amazing! My group was pleasantly surprised by how much fun we had. Brittany was my stylist and she was incredible - attentive, patient, encouraging, enthusiastic, and really good at pulling selections based on our feedback. The store itself is gorgeous and the selection was great. I haven't officially decided to purchase the dress I fell in love with yet and I didn't feel pressured to make a decision in the moment. I highly recommend this shop!
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December 2023 by Ameena A.
I had the absolute best experience at Ava Laurenne Bride - it blew my other dress try on experiences out of the water. From the stylists and everyone else working there, to the dresses themselves - truly from start to finish it was wonderful. As the bride, I felt that my experience was personalized and special. If you decide to purchase a dress with Ava Laurenne, they offer you many celebratory experiences including snacks and drinks, access to a "forever lounger" where you can hang out whenever you want, photo opps, a shirt, and more. It was just the best and PS- OBSESSED with my dress, Reggie!
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October 2023 by Emily Roberts
While visiting Fredericksburg for my sister’s baby shower, I decided to book an appointment at Ava Laurenne. And honestly, I wasn’t expecting to say yes. I was concerned about the alteration logistics and still felt unsure about what I was looking for.But from the moment we entered the salon, my bridal consultant, Brooke, along with the entire Ava Laurenne team made the experience so memorable, customized, and efficient, that I ended up saying yes to my dream dress! Brooke was a fantastic listener and she expertly pulled a variety of dresses that each had an element of what I liked. Then, we narrowed it down and she pulled more based on my feedback.All of the gowns were amazing, but Brooke ended up pulling “the one” for me toward the end of our appointment. She was able to read how my body language transformed when I put on this gown and we all knew I was going to say yes as I stepped in front of the mirror!Brooke assuaged my worry of out of state alterations— as Ava Laurenne works with seamstresses across the US. I’ll be back to visit my sister and her new baby in early 2024 and will pick up my dress then and have it hemmed at home!I would absolutely recommend Ava Laurenne to any bride-to-be, just don’t be surprised if you end up saying YES at your first appointment. ☺️
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October 2023 by Alexia Dracos
I would give 6 stars if I could....Being a bride comes with lots of planning, worries, and concerns, but the entire ALB family makes them all disappear as soon as you walk through their doors. My stylist, Brittany, welcomed me in with open arms despite the out-of-our-control factors that would lead to an unforgettable experience that day. Let me paint the picture for you - it's a warm, late August day, I am recovering from being sick, and just 30 minutes before my appointment I have a breakdown. 2023 has thrown a LOT of tests my way, and all I wanted was to feel pretty and not sick on a very special day (my first time trying on a wedding dress EVER!). My girls went into ALB and let Brittany know the situation and she was extremely understandable and accommodating. Eyes puffy and box of tissues already in hand, I was full of emotions walking in, and all of a sudden it's like a wave of calmness swept over me. Brittany sat with me and listened to every word I said. From wedding details, designs, styles, and how I was doing emotionally, she made me feel heard. I got to pop some bubbly, have a special moment with my girls, and felt the weight come off my shoulders. (On top of all of this, the AC happened to go out in the building that day and Brittany got multiple fans to make sure I was as comfortable as possible!) When I tell you that the THIRD dress I tried on was the one, I am not kidding. THAT'S HOW GOOD SHE IS!!!! Fast forward through more tears, a few more dresses for the fun of it, and trying on THE dress one more time, Brittany sat down with me so I could collect my emotions. I knew I would be coming back again soon to try the dress on one more time and say yes officially, but ALB gave me the special day I always dreamed about. As if my experience wasn't incredible already, little did I know I had stayed 30-45 minutes past closing and Brittany didn't mention or hint to it at all. She was fully focused on making sure I got the experience I deserved and didn't want me to feel rushed. SO! Here I am 1.5 months later, with Brittany again, and I got to say YES to the dress!!!!!!!! ALB, you've outdone yourself and Brittany, you make dreams come true. Thank you thank you thank you!!!!!
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October 2023 by Anya Gladun
If you’ve ever watched say yes to the dress (I know I have) it’s just like that. You will feel so so so special, and it’s not fake. Everyone at this place clearly likes working here and likes their job. My consultant Christine was stellar. Really listened to me and looked at my Pinterest board, picked a handful of dresses… dress number two was my dress. I’ll be honest, I didn’t believe people when they said “you will know it’s THE dress”, “you’ll cry”. Well friends, I did both. Another cool thing about this place is it’s in an old bank building and they kept some of the structures. One of them is the bank vault that has a whole bunch of snacks, and if you buy the dress you get to go in. Another one is a cool phone booth where you can dial a number and leave a message for your future spouse so they can somewhat be there with you sharing your “I got the dress” moment. I cried doing that too. It was an amazing experience. I never thought I’d be buying a wedding dress at all and this is something I will never forget. Worth the drive, worth the money, worth everything.
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September 2023 by Adriana L.
Best experience I ever had !!! They were so sweet and helpful and so understanding!!! I'll definitely recommend here to all the new girlies that recently got engaged
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August 2023 by Kayla Speedy
Ava Laurenne is the most magical bridal store ever! There are so many reasons that so many brides travel from near and far to find the perfect dress here, but I’ll highlight my top 3:1) The amazing staff!! From the moment you book your appointment and forever more, they make you feel like a princess. The girls truly get to know you as a person to help you find the right dress and make you feel so special every time you walk through the front door. They are patient, not pushy at all, and never make you feel rushed… even if your perfect dress was the third one that you tried on and your in denial trying on other dresses because they’re all so beautiful.2) The jaw dropping aesthetic of the building and all the little touches make for a truly magical experience!! My fiancé bought the celebration package ahead of time as a sweet surprise and the bubbly, robe, and goodie bag were all amazing… not to mention the celebratory confetti popper! I got to record a sweet (and very emotional) message for him in their gorgeous phone booth which was a really special added touch.3) All the perks that come with being an Ava Laurenne Bride so the magic never ends!! As an Ava Laurenne Bride, they truly treat you like family. I always feel so welcome and special when I pop in to pick up an accessory or just to sit in the magical forever lounge. They also throw beautiful parties and their brides are always invited. It’s really such a special thing to be a part of.If you’re thinking about making Ava Laurenne a stop on your search to find the perfect dress — run, don’t walk, to book your appointment! I promise you won’t regret it.
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August 2023 by Lauren Romar
The entire experience here was amazing! I had gone to several other shops prior to Ava Laurenne and thought I knew what I was looking for. Brittany pulled a dress totally different than what I said I wanted and it ended up being the one! I couldn’t commit to it during my first appointment since it was so different than what I thought I was looking for, but Brittany was extremely patient and let me schedule a second appointment a couple weeks later to try it on again. I bought it yesterday and couldn’t be more excited for my big day. The dress matches my wedding’s vibe perfectly. Brittany and the entire Ava Laurenne staff were extremely friendly, welcoming and helpful. Couldn’t recommend them enough! They truly make it a magical experience :)
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August 2023 by Lauren Hays
I just don't have words to express how WONDERFUL my experience was at Ava Laurenne! The ladies who work at the shop are so kind, attentive, and knowledgeable. They truly listened to what I liked and didn't like about each dress and were able to offer suggestions until I selected MY DRESS!! I chose to do the Princess Package that they offer and it was such a beautiful way to include my friends and family (and family-to-be) in selecting the gown I will wear to marry my best friend! There is absolutely no other place I could imagine going to make such an important piece of our BIG DAY! Make your appointment! The ladies a Ava Laurenne really work seamlessly to make a personalized and professional experience for each bride!
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July 2023 by Jessica Ferris
I had been to 2 bridal shops before my visit here and one after. None came close to my experience at ALB. I had Virginia as my stylist and there is a reason why she is so highly rated in other reviews. My entire family agreed that she is extremely good at her job. She listened to what I had to say, in terms of dresses, styles, designs, my wedding venue, theme, etc. I explained I loved floral and organic vibes and it wouldn't hurt if the dress had pockets. Every dress she pulled was beautiful but one dress "Jamie" stood above the rest. She's organic, comfortable, a-line and HAS POCKETS. Although I loved her I still wasn't sure about the purchase. Virginia knew my family and I traveled from Baltimore and even though she had to get to another appointment she asked another stylist (Nicole) to still assist us and help us try on gowns. Which was so thoughtful and caring. After many weeks, calls and Virginia's incredible patience with me, I purchased my wedding gown during the July sale! I am so thankful for the experience and support I received at ALB and am excited to pickup my dress and celebrate with my loved ones. Thank you Virginia and ALB for working with me!! I'm excited to be an Ava Laurenne Bride ?
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July 2023 by Ava Gottwald
I got my wedding dress and veil from Ava Laurenne Bride for my May wedding and the entire experience was so wonderful and magical! I got the Princess Treatment Package when I first went to try on dresses and it was SO SO much fun and one of my favorite things I did for my bridal prep! The charcuterie board they made us was delicious, the champagne was delicious, and Abi was so amazing and fun to work with. The dress came in plenty of time for alterations, was absolutely beautiful, and I truly could not have asked for a better experience.
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July 2023 by Kelsey Sybert
Brooke was so great today and she knew exactly what I was looking for and made me feel at ease. The experience at Ava Laurene is top notch. I will always recommend this dress shop! Such a beautiful and emotional moment finding the dress
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June 2023 by Janelle Baliko
Never in a million years would I have thought I would be made to feel so special by strangers and friends alike. Patty and Nicole went so far above any expectations I could have fathomed to make my wedding dress shopping day so incredibly special. Without having my mom able to join me, I was a bit sad and not sure I was feeling up to princess treatment. That changed as soon as I signed up for my princess day, encouraged by my friends and fiancee, as the boutique's team reached out immediately to start to get to know me. They listened. They listened very well. Walking into Ava Laurenne and being greeted immediately by Patty and Nicole on 6/4 I knew this was going to be an amazing day! They had planned out so many special moments, food, gifts, and memories. I do not want to share too many details because I want other future brides to have some elements of surprise as did I. An overwhelming and emotional day was made perfect by these wonderful human beings and my closest friends. Not only did I leave with my wedding dress, veil, and rehearsal dinner dress, I left with a heart filled with love and happiness; and memories that will stay with me for a lifetime. Thank you team Ava Laurenne, especially Patty and Nicole for making me feel beautiful and giving me one of the most special days of my life.
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May 2023 by Amber Jenkins
My experience at Ava Laurenne was the absolute best!! Everything was better than I ever expected it to be when shopping for a dress for my special day. I was a little nervous that I would have to settle for a dress that I wasn’t in love with since I had such a short turn around time before my wedding, but that was not the case at all! Brittany listened to everything I was looking for in a dress and helped me find the perfect one. I truly could not be any happier with my dress and my experience at ALB! They really go above and beyond & have so many special things to celebrate their brides here! I would recommend ALB to anyone!! ?
