Amanda Ritchey Bridal and Beauty

We didnt purchase our dresses here but I wanted to comment on what we did purchase here and how wonderful the staff is here. My daughter bought her gown in another store that had been located in Bel Air Md. because she fell in love with a certain designer. Even thou my daughter did get her dress elsewhere, they were always happy to see us and it wasnt an awkward situaton. But she did buy her veil and jewelry here at Amanda Ritchey. The girls in this shop are amazing. They are attentive to their clients and service them well. They return phone calls, they were great when on the day before the wedding, my daughter decided to change her jewelry. I placed a call and asked if the items we had liked 2 months prior were still in stock. The earrings were gone but the bracelet was still there. I ran down, picked up the bracelet, they helped me find earrings that ended up being amazing on her, even better than the originals. When my son decides to marry, this is the store I will go to.. they are truly amazing.
I have already recommended this shop to other people in my community who have children getting married.

Amanda Ritchy and all of the bridal consultants at Bridal and Beauty were more than helpful. Everyone was so helpful in making my dress selection. The wedding gowns are not in plastic which makes it easy to find the perfect dress. The staff are more than accomidating and always friendly and professional. Thank you for helping me find my bridal gown.

My stepmother got her dress from here and they did our hair and make up as well. I was very pleased with the hair. She did exactly what I had in my mind and I loved how it looked. She even made sure our hair pieces were secured perfectly.

Jill in the Fallston location helped me find my dress. She was so friendly and comfortable to work with. She really understood what I was looking for. Any time I called with questions she was very helpful. I would definitively recommend Amanda Ritchey. I also dealt with the girls at the Parkville location and they were also helpful.

I found my dream wedding dress at this bridal salon, all the women who work there are very friendly. They work with you to find the perfect dress and will work with every budget that you may have for buying your gown. I moved my dress to the Parkville store and they kept my gown stored for me up until the day before my wedding.

I selected Amanda Ritchey Bridal for my wedding dress. The quality of their dresses are far beyond any other shops I visited. They were easy to work with and helped me narrow down a dress that I loved. I also purchased our bridesmaid dresses and they turned out great. Best bridal boutique around!

Love this shop! Jess helped me find my dream dress. First one too! The staff is sweet and helped me to get everything in order for my wedding. The only snafu I had was with my shoes, but that was not their fault, it was the manufacturer/distributor and a communication error. I would recommend them to anyone though :)

I only went dress shopping once- I found THE dress but thought it was too expensive. 2 months later, I hadn't had time to go out shopping again and Amanda Ritchey called me to tell me that MY dress was on a phenomenal sale. I purchased my dress right off the rack at about 40% off. I was so happy that they knew to call me and it was also an offer I couldn't pass up. I also found my bridesmaids dresses there the very first time and they turned out amazing. Their seamstress, Anne is so talented and made mine, my mothers, mother-laws, and one of my bridesmaids dresses fit perfectly. I love Amanda Ritchey Bridal and will recommend them to any bride.

I searched everywhere for this dress that I wanted as my wedding dress that I saw on a website. I had my mind set on this one. None of the stores that I went to carried this dress. I walked into Amanda Ritchey Bridal & Beauty and showed them a picture of the dress that I was about to give up on. Not only did they carry it, they had the exact one right there in the store! The price of the dress was more than reasonable! Amanda herself was extremely helpful and had wonderful suggestions in addition to the dress. Their seamstress "Anne" was also an amazing help! She was very flexible and went above and beyond to make my wedding dress fit perfectly! All of the staff at Amanda Ritchey Bridal & Beauty were very personable and more than willing to assist in helping you find exactly what you're looking for!

After combing most of Maryland's "high fashion" boutiques, Im glad to have found this quaint bridal dream. The staff was sweet, personable and accomodating. They have a wide variety of dresses and carried many of the designers I couldnt find in other places. Even the seamstress they arranged for the alterations was great. I highly recommend Amanda!

I LOVE Amanda Ritchey Bridal and Beauty! They are wonderful.

I had called in and spoken with Jill, telling her that I found a dress that I was in love with and I hoped they had it. They didn't have that specific dress (Mikaella Bridal), but they had the sister-company's (Paloma Blanca) version of it. I went in and Jill helped me pick some gowns that caught my eye. I wasn't too fond of the PB dress on the hanger, so I put it at the bottom of my list and chose 9 other dresses to try on. I found one dress that I loved and thought I looked great in. My maid of honor and the other customers in the store said they loved it and I looked great, but Jill (wonderful, amazing Jill!) looked me dead in the eye and said, "You look amazing, but is this dress really YOU?", and it wasn't. Thank GOODNESS she said something, because I am a crowd pleaser. Jill reminded me that my wedding day was a day where I could actually make things about ME. That I should pick a gown that I love, that fits my personality, and that really makes me feel like a million bucks. Well wouldn't you know, Dress # 10 rolls around, Jill insists I try it on, and...then I elbowed her in the face. I was SO embarrassed, I couldn't believe I did that! Jill made a joke about it and laughed it off, and finished getting me in the dress. I stepped in front of the mirror and...HERE COME THE WATER WORKS! I felt AMAZING, and BEAUTIFUL, and PERFECT. And those are words that I would never associate with myself. It was the gown of my dreams. I loved it. I did not, however, love the price tag. It was a designer dress made from raw silk, so I totally understand why it was priced and such, but that doesn't mean that my wallet agreed. Jill got on the phone with Amanda, and since the floor model fit me perfectly, she knocked $300 off the price and let me pay in increments. Without Jill and Amanda, my wedding day would not have been as perfect as it was. I would have not felt as good as I should have, if it weren't for Jill. I will never forget what they did for me. I felt beautiful on my wedding day, and I owe it to them. I would recommend Amanda and her team to any bride looking for their perfect wedding gown.

We worked with Amanda for so many aspects of the wedding and we could not have been more pleased with everything. Everyone at Amanda Ritchey is top notch and so easy to work with. Amanda took care of my bridal gown and accessories, the bridesmaids dresses, the mother of the groom's dress and accessories and the guys tuxes and everything was so easy for us. Amanda also made arrangements for a hairstylist for the day of the wedding and did our make up for the wedding, which was perfect! We have only good things to say about Amanda Ritchey Bridal & Beauty. You will not be disappointed by Amanda and her staff. They were truly a delight to work with!

Amanda Ritchey's is the best place to go wedding dress shopping! I wasn't sure what type of dress that I wanted and I fell in love with one that I tried on my first visit there! Amanda was wonderful and I really respected her advice and she gave me her honest opinion! I LOVED my dress and I can't tell you how many wonderful comments I received on the day of my wedding. I also got my bridesmaids dresses there, and my mom found her dress there. Everyone looked beautiful on the day of the wedding thanks to Amanda Ritchey's!

I used Amanda Ritchey for my bridal party's makeup. She had done makeup at my sister's wedding last June, and we absolutely fell in love with her. She is a talented, kind person who was such a blessing to us while we were getting ready for the wedding.

She is incredibly patient with those of us who have more sensitive eyes, and made us feel completely comfortable. My husband particularly enjoyed the false eye lashes that she glued on. (They lasted through most of the honeymoon!)

I would definitely recommend her to other brides.

Wow, where do I start? Amanda Ritchey and all of her beautiful employees made my wedding dream come true! Not only did they help me find my dream dress they did it with compassion. I never felt rushed or that i was just another "bride". They knew me and all of my family and wedding party by name! I almost went to another shop but Amanda's bubbly personality won me over immediately!

They have all the latest trends and a gorgeous selection of dresses to pick from, along with any other wedding day accessory you may need. I actually got everything from head to toe from Amanda's shop. My dress was breathtaking and she helped me pick the perfect veil to compliment my dress. I also got my earrings, bracelet, shoes and beautiful hair comb all from her! It was not only very convenient but even when i looked other places I still liked her selection far more than any other place.

I was not the only one completely satisfied, I got all of my bridesmaids dresses there and my girls loved their dresses. My mother, aunt, and a few other family members got their dresses from Amanda also! Everyone was completely satisfied with their dresses but more importantly with the warm, friendly personalities of all of the staff! I almost feel like I lived there and I am actually sad that I will not be spending as much time there! Haha!! These girls are great and I could not be happier with my decision to use Amanda Ritchey's bridal and Beauty.

In addition to all the wonderful things already mentioned, they also have a seamstress who works there and she is fabulous! Her name is Anne and again, my whole family and I used her. I also used her for my bridal shower dress and she is a joy to work with! They really have a great group working there. I will tell you, customer service goes a long way and these girls got it! Just a little something else...on Sundays they offer private appontments, this is what I did and it was so nice!

Amanda also did my makeup for my wedding! She did a beautiful job and made my total look come together! She also did several of my bridesmaids and family members, once again everyone was 100% satisfied.

Ask for Amanda or Jill (my 2 favorite girls) if you decide to get your dress from there! I can guarantee you will have an amazing experience just like me!

Amanda and her staff were so helpful in finding my dress. They also had beautiful gowns for my bridesmaids. The girls looked beautiful. I would highly recommend looking for a dress there because the individual attention and customer service is great! Thank you!

What can say about the selection and quality customer service we received at Amanda Ritchey Bridal - FABULOUS!!!! Amanda has such a variety of selection and her dresses you do not see at other shops. Honesty prevails with her employees as does with Amanda. We purchased my daughter's bridal dress, brides maids dresses, and mother's dresses and were very pleased with everything. They provide the extra special TLC!

Amanda and her team are amazing! I never got to see my dress in person until it came in, as I found it online. I'd tried on several dresses in different shops, but I couldn't find one that I absolutely loved. I visited Amanda Ritchey Bridal since they were one of few bridal shops in MD that sold Paloma Blanca dresses. Amanda assured me that the dress would look fabulous on me, she ordered the correct size, and it nearly fit like a glove when it came in! Minor alterations made it fit like it was made for me. I was told that that it would only take 3-4 months for the dress to come in, and it took nearly 6, but it was perfect timing in the end.

Amanda Ritchey is an amazing person with an amazing bridal shop!

I met Amanda at a bridal show back in 2008 and went in to her shop. She personally selected gowns for me and helped me try all of them on...I tried on A LOT of dresses. She made me feel very at ease and I found a dress I loved.

A year later, after losing 50 pounds, I came back in and she helped me try on more dresses that would better show off my new figure. The first dress she chose for me was THE ONE! It was the most beautiful dress and I compared it to all the others that I tried on after, which is how I knew it was the one.

I loved the personal touches in Amanda's shop, from the service to the homey feel. I actually got ready in the bridal suite there the day of the wedding, and felt just as comfortable as I would at home.

I can't say enough about Amanda and her shop. You have to meet her and visit the shop to know what I mean.

When I initially started to look for my dress I went to MD's biggest bridal store. Their dresses were nice and the store associates were helpful, but it couldn't match the service I received from Amanda. She was able to give me that personal attention that every bride needs. I went to her store wanting a particular gown but she was able to look at my shape, and pick out the perfect gown for me, with the perfect price! I looked amazing for my wedding day and I owe that to Amanda!

They have amazing dresses! Everyone their is very friendly and helpful!

Professional, friendly, and patient. I have a type A personality and called/dropped in every few weeks to check on my orders. They always greeted me with a smile and were eager to assist me with everything from my shoes and head-band to my underclothes!!

I love these girls! I bought my dress, special ordered veil, my jewlery, my brides maid dresses and their jewlerly, my mother of the bride dress and shoes and a hair piece for my mom. They are kind of expencive but you are getting quility stuff and they are so nice and helpfull. I had tried on dresses at David's bridal and nothing really laided on my body right but once i put on a dress from Amanda's I knew it was right for me! The girls Amanda have working for her are great and have great fashon sence! If i were to get mariied again, Which will never happen, I would totally go back!

I immediately wanted to use Amanda Ritchey for my bridal make up after she did my sister in law's wedding last year. She did an incredible job then so I had no doubt she would do an incredible job for me. Everyone was stunning. However, I wish we had a little bit more time for me though - as I was of course last, but that was in no way or form Amanda's fault. I just had lot of people requesting make up! I still felt beaufitul, thanks to her! She also offered me a hand with my bridal gown and if she hadn't, I probably would have worn a wrinkled mess down the aisle! I really appreciated that.

Hands down I would buy my gown again from Amanda. I had impeccable personal service while looking for my perfect gown. Amanda couldn't have been more helpful. However, I would recommend to get it altered somewhere else.

I didn't like my tailor from the beginning when she told me that my wedding shoes were an ugly color and that I could drop a few pounds. Why I didn't leave then, I don't know. Moving forward, it only got worse and I found myself leaving in tears everytime I had to get fitted. Then, to make a long story short, the dress wouldn't zip after being altered, but I didn't lose or gain any weight.

The tailor told me that I had to lose weight or she would have to rip the lace out of the back to make the zipper work. I didn't think it would have to be that drastic. So, I left and took it to another tailor, who was able to fix it in less time and less money then my original alterations. She literally saved the day. I had gotten so nervous that three weeks before my wedding I was looking at buying another dress if mine couldn't get fixed. Everything worked out in the end.

It may have just been personal differences between the tailor and I, or we just didn't get along, but I thought I could have used some less harsh wording on my weight and maybe she could have kept the ugly shoes comment to herself.

The first visit I made at Amanda's was great. Amanda herself helped me find my wedding dress and helped me stay in budget. The girls were great- knowledgable, friendly, and helpful. however, every visit from there on was awful. I was supposed to have a folder designated to me with a sheet for me and each of my bridesmaids. However, nothing was ever written down! I had to call twice to make sure they ordered my shoes, because they still had not 4 weeks before my wedding. They never had any ones correct sizes or information written down. Every time I called they would say I owed money, even though we were all fully paid.... The rest of the staff besides the girls from the first day dont seem to have a clue on whats going on. Everything was very disorganized and I had to constantly check up on them. It added much more stress on me, which should have never happened!!!!!!!!

I submitted this review after I got married. I can say, I have had a little change of heart. Amanda ended up seeing this review, and immediately called me. She sounded very concerned that I had not had a good experience at her shop, and asked me what could have been done better, etc. She seemed to honestly care about what i had to say and took it to heart. I thought that said loads about Amanda as a business woman. I really felt like she was sorry I had a bad experience, and truly cared about making it as right as she could. She could have easily ignored my review and moved forward (the wedding was over, the money was paid, no going back). But, she took time to talk to me. For that, I would definitely give Amanda's another shot!!

When I first took the bride, my daughter to Amanda Ritchey, I was happy with the sales person who was there. She gave my daughter some insight into the various styles of gowns. My daughter picked her dress in one hour. This was nine months before her wedding as my daughter lives in Chicago. We did this as we needed the gown by February for her fitting.

When the gown arrived, the manager of the store did inspect it and found a flaw - this was much appreciated. However, that is where the issues began. The manager notified my daughter, and was to call my daughter back after talking with the manufacturer, but did not. The bride had to call several times to get an answer about her gown. This was just 2 weeks before she was due to come home for her fitting.

When I went in to inquire about the gown, I was told we would have it by May 27, which was the day of the wedding. This was rather upsetting and I asked to speak to the owner. When the manager called the owner, she told her I was irate (which I was not, upset yes, as being told your daughter's gown would be in by her wedding day was unacceptable). When I spoke to the owner, I asked her to call the manufacturer as she would be able to get an answer as the owner rather than the manager.

They were able to finally guarantee we could get the gown in before the date my daughter was due for her fitting, but I must tell you, the customer service of the manager at that point was abominable.

The staff who notified me that my dress came in wanted me to just come and pick it up rather than schedule a time to try it on. I scheduled a time to try it on, but it turned out that only a very inexperienced and unhelpful person was working alone at that time. In the end I wore a different dress.