Birnbaum & Bullock

I'm so glad I got my dress at Birnbaum & Bullock! It was such a nice experience--I didn't even end up shopping anywhere else in New York.

When I was shopping for the dress, I worked with Robert Bullock. He pulled dresses that were perfectly in line what I was looking for, and was very respectful of my fairly modest (for New York at least!) budget. There also was never any pressure to buy and he totally understood that I needed my mom to see the dress before I bought it. For fittings, I worked with Steven Birnbaum, who was also lovely! They also SAVED me at the last minute--I realized two days before my wedding (when I was already out of town) that I had somehow lost the belt I bought for my dress. Steven immediately tailored another one to my size so I had it in time for the wedding! Couldn't ask for better, kinder...

You will not find a better Wedding Salon, Team, Designers, Dress or Price anywhere in NYC. I absolutley love everything about Birnbaum and Bullock, I am even trying to find a way to modify my wedding dress so it can be worn again. I found Birnbaum and Bullock through a Yelp Review and added them to my list for my day of wedding dress shopping. They were our first stop and welcomed our whole party in and allowed my bridesmaids to help pull dresses from the racks while Robert, the designer, even pulled dresses for me that he thought would compliment my body shape. Tonya, their Sales Manager, helped me through my entire appointment and is the most amazing person ever. She is so kind and let me know that there was absolutely no pressure and I really should just try on dresses to get an idea of what I wanted in a dress, but should not worry about buying a dress on my first time out. They provided me with all the pricing up front and told me that if I wanted to come back to look at one of my favorites anytime that weekend that I should (I lived out of state). I returned 2 months later with my grandmother to show her my favorite dress, and when she loved it, I knew it was the one. We purchased it there and then and set up my fitting schedule which was more difficult because again I lived in California. I set a fitting for July (2 months before the big day) and then since I lived out of state, Robert decided that I should have a last fitting on Thursday (2 days before my wedding). It was amazing, there were alterations that needed to be done that day and they had them done within 3 hours! They even cleaned my dress after the wedding! I love love love them and I want to send every bride I meet to them because while the dresses are amazing and not going to break your bank, the customer service they provide makes you feel like one in a million. You will not be disappointed at Birnbaum and Bullock.

I love both designers, I had the Arianna dress and even the priest commented on how gorgeous my dress was, it was worth every penny. You also feel special knowing that your dress is an original you. Please try their Boutique, you won’t feel rushed, or like you are one big dollar sign like most dress shops in NYC.

Steven and Robert were wonderful, and I'm so happy with my beautiful dress! The price points meet all sorts of budgets, and the dresses are very high quality. I'm so happy I found them and my dress. The experience is extremely personalized, and in their NYC showroom, you work directly with the designers. What a special treat to have the designer do your alternations too. My dress, the Jessica, really helped to make our day special!

I bought my dress at Birnbaum and Bullock and really liked it -- but am not sure I loved it. I think part of the problem is that I went quite a bit over budget (my budget was low for most NYC stores), so I was always wondering what else I could have gotten for that amount of money.

My experience with Birnbaum & Bullock was wonderful in every way. I was lucky enough to call just before a sample sale and secure the first appointment of the day. It's not what you typically think of when you think Bridal Sample Sale. I was one of a few brides and the store was laid out the same way as it usually is, only full of sample dresses arranged by size. The selection was great. I tried on 6 dresses, liked 2 of them but then asked Steven Birnbaum if I was missing anything I should've tried on. He handed me THE dress. It was the style of one of the dresses I liked and the detail of the other I liked - perfect combination. I knew immediately that it was the one. My fittings with Robert were always a treat. The store is very intimate and they truly care about their brides. Their dresses are stunning and very unique. I can't say enough amazing things about Birnbaum & Bullock.

I loved my salesperson - Tanya. She is divine. I loved the dresses offered - very romantic and classic. The only critique I have is there needs to be someone more knowledgeable about how to personalize the dress for the body at hand earlier on in the process. It was nearly a week+ away from my wedding and I had already expressed some concern that the dress was not flattering my frame. It was me who ultimately recommended a belt that sure cost me an additional $300 but if not for that addition the dress would not have been the most flattering for my curvy shape. It is one thing to create a stunning dress and put it on a hanger but it is another art to know how to transform it for the body to be wearing it. keep this in mind if you go there and maybe bring someone with you who has this skill and then you won't be scrambling at the last minute. That aside, the turnaround for alterations was exceptional.

I can't recommend this place highly enough! I got my dress here, for a reasonable cost. They worked with me to make any changes to the dress that I wanted and really focused on the look that I wanted to achieve - even when it meant altering my dress again three days before the wedding! They were excellent to work with and their personalized attention makes a stressful project fun!

Absolutely amazing design studio. Unlike some other bridal boutiques, you are actually fitted by the designers of the dresses making the experience much more special. They also offer a lot of different price points without sacrificing quality and style.

I found my dress at a sample sale and was blown away by how beautiful it was, and how perfect it was for me. The experience working with Robert only made things that much better. He was a true professional who really takes joy in serving his brides well. I loved the NYC salon and the personalized attention. The alterations were done well and it fit me perfectly on my big day. Highly recommend!

Almost a year before I was even engaged, I saw an advertisement for a Robert Bullock gown in a bridal magazine and said, "That's my dress!" When I started looking for my wedding gown after getting engaged, I always knew I'd end up buying it from Birnbaum and Bullock. After trying on a dozen dresses from other designers, I was getting discouraged, because all the dresses were too heavy and the wrong shape. I began to fear I'd never find the dress I wanted. And then I made an appointment at Birnbaum and Bullock.

From the moment I walked into the salon, I was impressed. Robert Bullock himself helped me find the right dress. I told him I want something romantic with lace and an A-line skirt. He pulled every one he had and as I worked my way through the dresses, I found that any one could have been The One. Each dress was beautiful, unique and incredibly flattering. After narrowing it down to two and a second visit with my mom, we all agreed that Healy was my dress. When I asked if I could add some sparkles to the dress, Robert was immediately able to tell me yes, because he'd designed he dress himself! Going back for my fittings, I met with Steven Birnbaum, who pinned my hem and showed my bridesmaid how to tie the bustle.

The dress was surprisingly affordable for the quality. I received hundreds of compliments on my wedding day, many people asking who designed the dress and whether it was vintage. I would highly recommend Birnbaum and Bullock to anyone and everyone looking for a wedding dress. You cannot beat the quality of product and service. Where else can you go and meet with the designers themselves? I was blown away and was so happy with my dress.

Robert Bullock was Great! I loved the show room! I loved my dress! Everyone loved my dress! The dress, the showroom, the service is all I was looking for! It gives you a break from the hustle of a big bridal place! His showroom is about you and your dress one on one service! It makes you very calm!
I thought I was set on having a mermaid gown but being open minded to other styles as Robert told me, does help in finding the perfect wedding dress, and I did! I perfect A-line gown that I will love forever!
I have to say that I was a bit nervous about the alterations with his partner, I thought he was trying to change my dress with his own views. But I spoke my mind and at the end it was the dress of my dream!
If you are seeking a wedding dress with quality service, great gowns without the nightmares of other brides, you MUST SEE THEM! Because after all, why should you feel like just another number when you are the bride!
One more thing, the women in his showroom that you will deal with as far as setting up appointments and contacts via e-mail are also great!
Thanks Robert!

After trying on dresses at both big and little bridal stores I found my perfect dress at Birnbaum & Bullock. They combine the best of a big store (great selection, several different price points) with the amazing service of small boutique. Robert always gave the best breakdown of each look I tried – total Project Runway style! Best of all they never pressured me to complete the sale and gave me space to make my own decision in my own time.

I went back a couple of times for fittings / alterations - just to make sure everything was perfect! Overall, I had a great experience at Birnbaum & Bullock and I couldn't have been happier with the way I looked on my wedding...

Wow, what a wonderful experience. They were warm, friendly, confident and kind. They truly know their business and know how to identify what one is looking for. Service is one on one and they select the dresses for you rather than you combing through racks. They gave me (3) dresses including one outside my budget, but within reach-but gave me the heads up before I tried it on. Of course, the one outside my budget was the dress, but I was extremely happy with my choice. Dresses are beautiful, especially if you like lace which I found hard to find. Sophisticated, modern, elegant and classic is their style (in my opinion). Just lovely..check them out.
I found them randomly and entered without an appointment and they catered to me (which is important to note). There was absolutely no sales pressure either, it was a fun and enjoyable experience.

I made an appointment with Robert Bullock and immediately fell in love with: a. his personality and demeanor, and b. his gorgeous dresses! Robert and Steven are the BEST--- you receive personalized attention from one, if not both designers, and they know exactly how to make you feel out of this world. Thank you!

don't go anywhere else!

I dragged my poor mom to 6 stores in the NYC. I'm sorry I went anywhere else.When you arrive at BB you are the only bride in the place- it doesn't feel like a factory (sorry kleinfelds!) I wanted a dress with sleeves, that didn't look like I added a jacket- and Steven and Robert created a dress for me that was PERFECT (and within my budget- in fact under!) I can not say enough about these two men and how they worked with me to make me feel beautiful! LOVE THEM!!!

Robert was an absolute pleasure to work with-- he immediately put me at ease. The dress was perfect!

Birnbaum & Bullock were by far my favorite vendor and exceeded my expectations in every way. Like other reviewers, I bought my dress at one of their sample sales and it was the first dress I tried on. It is a beautiful silk dress with a lace overlay in a classic yet modern (not old fashioned) style. When I bought my dress, I weighed 30 pounds more than when I was actually fitted (over a year later) but Steven worked miracles with the dress. It was taken apart and at each fitting, Steven worked one layer at a time (first the silk slip, then the lace overlay, then the cap sleeves, etc.). My favorite part of the Birnbaum & Bullock experience was being fitted directly by the dress designers and receiving their advice and personal attention -- even though the dress had been a sample and I didn't pay what many others might pay for a designer dress. At the fittings, I was the only person there and it was a wonderfully, unstressful experience. My dress came out amazing and I couldn't have been happier. Finally, Steven even went out of his way to help me fix my headpiece (even though I did not buy it at B&B) which kept slipping off my head before he fixed it! Thank you!!!

I LOVE LOVE LOVE my wedding dress designers. I found my dress at a sample sale at their studio. After having gone to a few sample sales I was not optimistic. I found my dream dress! And it was in mint condition it didn't even need to be cleaned. Apparently they had just brought it out from the back and it had never been worn and yet I still got the sample sale price! Best part is, when I was trying it on, once of the designers came out with a veil and with a few swoops of his hands gave me this beautiful updo and fastened my veil. Even the necklace they showed me to accessorize was perfect! The dress fit me like a glove it only needed a small adjustment on one of the straps, a hem and a bustle. The best part was, when I came in from my fittings, the designer of the dress did the fittings! That is service you are certainly not going to get at Kleinfields! Being the designer, he knew exactly how the dress was supposed to drape on my body and he adjusted it accordingly. I was SO comfortable my entire wedding day, I felt like I was wearing a nightgown. I suggest anyone looking for a dress check out their NYC sample sale and even if you have to pay full price, the personalized attention is worth every penny! p.s. My price includes the dress, fittings and the veil!

I actually purchased two dresses- I bought them both at a sample sale at their boutique. The dresses were beautiful, and they were very helpful with cleaning and caring for the gowns.

My best friend/maid of honor was flying in for the weekend to go wedding dress shopping and we had just a day and a half to find the perfect dress. In the weeks beforehand I scheduled four appointments at different salons for Saturday and planned to stop by two more on Sunday in anticipation that this was going to be a long and drawn out process. I was very stressed out and knew I couldn’t afford to spend a lot of money on the dress of my dreams.

On the Thursday before wedding dress weekend I got an email notifying me of a sample sale at Birnbaum & Bullock on Saturday. When I called them to find out if I could book a time, they said that they were fully booked but had just had a cancellation for the early afternoon. This time worked perfectly with the schedule I had already devised and would be our first stop on the shopping trip.

My maid of honor and I arrived at the Birnbaum & Bullock sample sale and their design studio is absolutely serene. The walls are a pale blue and there were scented candles burning. Several friendly brides were also browsing and the atmosphere was calm and easygoing. After trying on one or two dresses that we had found in styles I was considering, one of the designers, Robert Bullock, approached me. One of the amazing things about Steven Birnbaum and Robert Bullock is that they attend all of their trunk show and sample sale events and their personal touch makes all the difference.

Robert asked me if I definitely wanted to have straps on my dress, and I told him I wasn’t completely sure what I wanted and did he have any recommendations? He said that he thought he had a very fitting dress in mind that would complement my small frame, and went to find it in the back. When he brought it out it was a perfect fit. Both my maid of honor and I liked it, but it was only the fourth dress I had tried on—could I really be sure with so few dresses to compare it to? Robert went to get a veil, and as soon as I put it on I knew it was the perfect dress. My friend and I got a little teary eyed and were absolutely certain we had found the one (in 20 minutes no less).

I purchased both the dress and the gown on the spot. Before leaving, the designers told me to contact them in August to set up a time for alterations and that the maximum cost of alterations would be no more than $400, unlike other salons where alterations can sometimes cost as much as the dress itself. Then we took the dress and veil home in a cab, canceled the rest of our appointments, and toasted with a bottle of champagne!

As promised, I was able to easily schedule an alteration appointment in August. On my first visit, Robert helped me to choose between two pair of shoes. Then he did some pinning to take up the skirt length and personalize the fitting and gathering on the bodice. On my second visit 2-3 weeks later he did the pinning for the bustle. Also on that visit I expressed concern about finding the right jewelry, and he had sample earrings from an up and coming designer that went perfectly with my dress. I placed an order for the earrings and a bracelet to match. Birnbaum & Bullock took care of all of my needs! On my third and final visit three weeks before the wedding, I tried everything on to confirm a perfect fit and then took everything home. The process was so easy and straightforward and the personal, individualized service is unmatched.

My dress was a strapless silk gown with a sweetheart neckline and close fitting bodice. On the day of the wedding, I only needed to wear smooth seamless underwear because the dress was such a good fit, the silk lining was very comfortable and allowed nothing to show through, and the boning kept everything up and in place. The dress was amazing and everyone loved it.

I really enjoyed working with Birnbaum & Bullock at all steps in the process of finding my dress because of their beautiful designs, skill, attention to detail, friendliness and personal touch. They were an absolute joy and took care of all of my wedding attire needs! I highly recommend them.

both designers steven birnbaum and robert bullock work with the bride to taylor their amazing gown! i had a wonderful experience with them and my gown was perfection.

This is where I got my wedding dress and veil. They also handled the dress alterations. My experience here was wonderful. I felt special the moment I walked in the door. It was a great place to take friends to watch you try on dresses - huge mirror!

Love the designers!