Portland, OR 97204
(map) Phone: 503-796-9170
Reviews for AniA Bridal




I LOVE Ania Collection. I am a California bride, but decided to purchase my dress in Oregon. I came across Ania Collection in my online search for bridal salons in that area. Everything was done via the telephone. There customer service was amazing. They were so helpful, kind and patient. I highly recommend them to any bride.




I'm so glad I bought my wedding dress here! The atmosphere wasn't pretentious like other bridal salons I'd been to. The staff was extremely helpful and never made me feel rushed or pressured. I live in Los Angeles, so I had them send me my gown once it came in. It arrived in perfect condition and fit beautifully!




Shopping for my dress turned out to be a lot more stressful than I imagined! I had an idea in my head that I would wear something very understated, but besides that, I really had no clue what I wanted. I swore I wouldn’t go to a bridal salon, but after several failed attempts at finding something I liked at smaller boutiques, I trudged downtown to Ania. It was everything I feared – big, huge selection, many brides flitting about, following women with armloads of dresses. I am sure my dismay showed on my face when a soft-spoken young woman came up and asked me if she could help me. I immediately told her that I didn’t think that I would find what I was after there. In a soothing and very unsales-y tone, she asked me a little bit about not only what I was looking for in a wedding dress, but what about my shape I felt comfortable with and what I did not. After a few such questions, she excused herself, and I began the daunting task of looking through the racks. Before I had gotten very far, the saleswoman returned to tell me that she had found a few dresses I might consider, and had hung them in one of the enormous dressing rooms. There were three dresses, none of which I probably would have picked for myself, but all of which were very pretty and in my price range. One of the three was “the one,” and when I sucked in my breath a little and whispered, “oh!” my expert saleswoman was right there to cinch up the waist so that it would look as though it had already been fitted. It was gorgeous, I was ecstatic, and the whole process was quick and painless. Ania is a great place not only because they have a huge selection of dresses in every conceivable style and price point, but because their knowledgeable, friendly staff take what could be an overwhelming experience and make it fun and stress free!
GUEST




I had a wonderful experience at AniA Bridal, the woman who helped me for my initial visit, trying on tons of dresses, Rachel, was amazing! she listened to me and pulled the dresses i had in mind, but also picked a few she thought i might like. i walked in there with one kind of dress in mind, tea length, sort of breakfast at tiffany's, and ended up with the most traditional modified a-line dress with a train and veil, and i love it! picked designer lea-ann beltier emily dress from the 2006 collection. such a beautiful and amazing dress, so soft and delicate, i do not want to hermetically seal it, i want to be able to wear it again! plus i was a bad bride and put off the dress until the last minute, i was able to get this dress in under 2 months and the rush was only $100, there was no shipping fee.
GUEST




I had such a wonderful experience at Ania Bridal Collection! I found my dream wedding dress there and the most gorgeous bridesmaids dresses. The associates were very nice, knowledgeable and fun to work with. No problems at all. A very classy store!
GUEST




I loved Ania's, getting the dress was my first wedding activity. I had no clue about designers, styles, or anything. The consultant was full of energy and excitement and it made the experience great. She did not show me any dresses that were not within my budget and didn't pressure me to buy anything. Although the collection they have there is large enough, that i think everyone will find there perfect dress there. I found my perfect dress.




I had THE BEST experience at AniA Bridal. I had a unique situation in that my first wedding dress was ruined by my seamstress (she was not associated with AniA, and my first dress was not from this store.) I finally accepted that my dress would not be wearable and that I would have to find a new one 2 months before my wedding. I was so stressed out and distraught by this! However, Morgan, of AniA bridal, was my hero. She made me feel comfortable and at ease as soon as I met her. She was very professional, offered me something to drink, took me back to where I'd be trying on dresses and intently listened to me describe my dream wedding dress. She was very empathetic to my situation and treated me like she was helping her best friend rather than someone she had just met. Luckily for me, AniA just had a sample sale. Morgan listened to the things I said I liked and didn't like in a wedding dress, and I was shocked at how many gorgeous dresses she pulled for me to try on that I loved. When I had originally looked at other bridal shops, dresses that the associates pulled for me made me wonder if they were even listening to what I said I wanted. Her style is impeccable and I quickly learned I could trust her on all her suggestions and opinions. She was extremely patient with me the whole time, never making me feel rushed or pressured. She even asked me half way through our session if I had changed my mind about having something to drink as we were running a little long. UNBELIEVABLE CUSTOMER SERVICE! The other girls who worked there were also very sweet. After I decided on a dress, one of the girls behind the cashier's desk asked if she could give me a hug which was very welcomed! I could go on and on with more details about this wonderful experience but I'll stop rambling and recommend this: Make sure you make an appointment at AniA if you're looking for a wedding dress. You will not be disappointed! I can guarantee you I will be bringing in all my friends when they get engaged!
GUEST




I worked with AniA Bridal for a wedding photoshoot, where I modeled couture bridal gowns. I remember I got to the shop a bit early, and as I was standing outside, I was in awe by the few gowns that were displayed in the windows. They were so breathtaking and just stunning! I was even more impressed when I got inside. The walls were lined in the most beautiful, elegant gowns I had ever seen! The store was very sophisticated, and besides bridal gowns, they also had jewelry, shoes, hair accessories, and dresses for the bridal party and mother of bride/groom. I had been in a few bridal stores in the past, but AniA's surpassed them all. My favorite detail of the store was the dressing room. In one corner of the store was a floor-to-ceiling curtain, with cute little couches facing towards it. As I stood inside the dressing room (which was lined with mirrors), I was told to turn and face the curtain. Just then, the curtain opened and I was facing all of the women on the couches, jaws dropped with amazement! It was SOO much better than your typical 4x4 dressing room- I felt like a princess! The owner of AniA Bridal, was fantastic and assisted me the entire time in the dressing room. She knew how each gown was supposed to fit, and did not open the curtain until everything was in its correct place. She made me feel so beautiful, telling me I looked stunning and that the gown(s) looked beautiful on me. Now what an experience!! I definitely recommend AniA Bridal for any bride who wants to look and be treated like a princess!
GUEST




I had a wonderful experience at AniA Collection! I went there my first day of dress shopping, and my consultant Lynne immediately put me at ease. She sat down with me and looked at the dress pictures I had brought, so she was able to choose dresses to recommend for me, but she also let my bridesmaid and I poke around too, which was great! She and all the other consultants I worked with were incredibly friendly and helpful, gave great feedback and weren't pushy. When I had narrowed down my choices I was able to walk in front of a mirror with a veil and flowers to get the "full effect" of the dresses. I had started my dress shopping pretty late, so they ended up rush-shipping my order free of charge to make sure I would have plenty of time for alterations, and offered a quantity discount for the bridesmaid dresses as well as a discount on accessories. AniA was such a positive place to shop that I ended up ordering my bridesmaid dresses and veil there as well!!
GUEST




Ania Collection made me felt comfortable and did what it takes to make my experiences wonderful. they have great customer service and they listen to what I wanted or was looking for. All the girls there were very helpful! Thanks for making my day that much more beautiful!
GUEST




Always so helpful and professional. They helped me find the perfect dress at the perfect price!
GUEST
GUEST




Ania bridal was great! I got my dream dress and they were beyond helpful!
GUEST




I was SO pleased with Ania. I worked with Rachel who was so fun and spunky! She was PERFECT in helping me find such a beautiful gown for my special day. One thing that I really appreciated was that she sent me a sample of the fabric from my dress a few weeks after I ordered my gown! That way it was easy to match things to my "ivory" dress. They are willing to work with your price range and Rachel showed me a ton of dresses within and below my budget! It was so nice to see and have so many options. Thank you ANIA and Rachel!!! -Staci Nebergall
GUEST




I purchased my dress from AniA Collection about 9 months prior to my wedding, at one of their trunk shows. They said it would take about 3 months to come in, but it actually came in earlier than expected. The staff (especially Megan) were very friendly throughout the entire process of finding and purchasing a dress until it was perfect. They held it for me until I was ready to pick it up for my wedding and allowed me to come back numerous times for fittings with their alterations specialist (who also did a great job making sure the dress fit and looked well). I also purchased my veil and jewelry through them. If you purchase a wedding dress through them, anything else you purchase for your wedding is an additional 10% off. I have heard horror stories about other bridal shops in town, and you will definitely have the most pleasant experience at AniA!
GUEST




AniA Collection provided a unique experience for me as a bride-to-be. The staff was exceptional. My personal assistant was Claire & she knew exactly what she was doing. They have a great selection of new higher end designers and have great communication with upcoming trunk shows. I was a bride who didn't have family or friends in town & AniA made me feel comfortable going in on my own. The seamstress they recommend was exceptional. She did a fantastic job, but not to say her people skills aren't lacking. She was friendly but not very outgoing. However, her work was phenomenal & the turn around time was amazing. She even had time to alter the MOB's dress 3 days before the wedding.
GUEST




Overall, I had a very good experience at AniA. The selection of dresses was gorgeous, though at the very top of my budget. Service was exceptional. My only concern was that when I received my dress in my size, it didn't end up fitting quite the way I had been led to believe when trying it on in store. It had been described as an A-line, but ended up being much more fitted! It worked out ok in the end, but very well could have been disastrous.
GUEST




The sales woman who helped me really added the vision that sold me the dress. She was great at narrowing down which fabrics and styles I was tending to like and which I only thought I liked before trying them on.I was a little disappointed that my dress arrived with the tiniest mark on the fabric (not noticeable unless standing up VERY close, thankfully) and requiring alterations even though the brand new sample fit me perfectly, but these things are out of Ania's control.
GUEST




I loved my dress, and was very happy with the service, including their in-house seamstress who handled the alterations.
GUEST




I ordered a dress without trying it on, but it all worked out great and the women working at Ania were very kind and considerate. I definitely recommend them.
GUEST




Ania has a great selection of designer dresses. The staff was not too pushy just polite. The seamstress who altered my dress was fabulous and so quick. The only thing I didn't like was how long I had to wait before the dress came in after we ordered it, but I don't think that was the store's fault.
GUEST




The AniA collection gals were totally awesome in the service department, friendly, helpful and patient, but when the Bridesmaid dresses we ordered arrived the dress for every girl who was measured in the shop was 1-2 sizes too big, as in NO measurement was even close to fitting them. The one out of state bridemaid who sent her measurements in got a dress that fit, everybody else had a massive alterations bill because the dress had to be totally remade to fit them.I was very disappointed because I expected much better from a shop that came across as such a quality and service oriented business which came highly recommended by a friend who had bought her wedding dress from them with no such shenanigans.
GUEST




The Ania Bridal employee who helped me pick the perfect dress was awesome! Her name is Rachel and the shop has a great staff of very helpful associates and beautiful dresses for all budgets. My dress was amazing and was only $900! Rachel even accommodated my coming in several times to show visiting relatives my gown before my wedding!The problem with my dress actually arose from the alterations person, Julie, recommended by Ania Bridal. Julie was incredibly sweet and came into the shop to work on my dress alterations so that my gown never had to leave the shop. However one of the straps she put on my previously strapless gown came off during my first dance! Had she mentioned to me that there was even the slightest chance that the straps wouldn't work for that gown I would have NEVER paid extra to have them put on! I actually missed my ENTIRE reception because I was in the bathroom with my aunt and cousin who were helping me to fix the strap. VERY DISAPPOINTING!




IF I COULD AWARD THEM ZERO STARS I WOULD.
I can't reiterate how uncomfortable my experience was at Ania Collections. From the moment I walked in the door, the place seemed to have a very negative vibe. The sales lady working with us cared more about messing with another store than helping me find a dress. All she did was complain, complain, complain. My mom and I felt so uncomfortable that they were trying to drag us into their dispute that we left halfway through the appointment.
If you want an enjoyable shopping experience, don't go to Ania Collection. You will be left with the feeling of being in the center of junior high drama.
GROW UP!!!
GUEST




They messed up my dress 3 TIMES! I stayed the EXACT SAME WEIGHT for 12 months---since I ordered my dress a year before my wedding. They ordered the complete wrong size (and wrong HEIGHT, way way too short) 3 times. I received my dress the DAY before the wedding, and because of it, it still wasen't right.Beautiful dress......terrible store.
About AniA Bridal
FAQ for AniA Bridal
Deals for AniA Bridal
Events for AniA Bridal











