Bridal and Formal

I had a good experience with Bridal and Formal. My first encounter with them was pretty good and then it just got better from there. After I ordered my dress, I started working with Bobbi and Tracy. These women are wonderful! They were helpful and really took the time to work with me on hair/accessories. I made numerous trips to the store picking out my bridesmaids dresses, etc. Each time all the employees were extremely courteous and made sure I got everything I needed. I even got a decent deal on my dress and the bridesmaid dresses! Overall, my experience with Bridal and Formal was a good one. It's employees like Bobbi and Tracy that make shopping at that store a great time :-)

Lots of selections for every price range. Only problem is you have to go grab each dress yourself and its a big area. They also have no private dressing rooms. Every other person in there changing can see you

Bridal and Formal had an amazing selection of dresses and we were very, very happy with the dresses and all of the other items we bought here. Everyone looked stunning. Overall, their responsiveness, availability and professionalism were a bit lacking. I understand that they have also stopped selling/dying shoes, which I would not recommend you do any way. It took a long time and the color was not exactly right. For the value, I think you have to stop here and look at the wedding gowns. You can't beat it.

Bridal and Formal has the best selection around. It was easy to find SOMETHING that you liked. I wish they were a little more hands on right from the beginning.

Very helpful, personalized service. I was wavering between two dresses and the saleswoman helped me without making me feel pressured into buying something.

We ventured out right after the engagement to get an "idea" of what the dress should be. We left ordering the dress after a mere three hours. My mom was even disappointed that it all went so quickly. This is a very large salon that gives you the attention of a small boutique salon. All of the other salons in the area require appointments to properly attend the brides, very understandable. We walked into Bridal and Formal and asked to make an appointment and the proprietor indicated he had an associate available. Tracy was assigned to us and was wonderful. She indicated that we should go select 10-15 dresses that we liked and she herself would select 10 she thought would look nice based on our interview. She fixed my hair to get the full effect then started with the dresses. She was quite organized and directed us based on style..etc. Very professional. It all went quickly and smoothly. The dress was selected was a dress another young lady had tried on and discarded. Tracy had watched her try it on and ran over and got it when the girl had finished, I put it on and it was the one. It was perfect. Elegant and dreamy, candlelight color. It was a lot of dress and while beautiful, Tracy did try to discourage me from getting this particular one. Only because the dress was voluminous and I am a size 0. The weight was her concern. It was satin and taffeta. I could not be swayed, this was the dress. We ordered it that day. The experience was perfect. The dress and the bridesmaids dresses came in just as promised. Nothing would be changed. Thank you Tracy and Bridal and Formal. We are so happy with the service.

Incredibly positive experience at what was a very stressful time. Two weeks to go before the wedding and I still hadn't been able to find a dress that was flattering let alone affordable for something I'd wear once! I am an older bride (late 50s), still attractive, but not sporting my 20's-something figure any longer. Every other place we went, they kept giving me dresses to try that really didn't suit my age or figure and they weren't LISTENING to me. They'd all exclaiim how darling something looked. Gag on that BS. At the end of the day, both my elderly mother and I were pretty weary, but we stopped in while on the street at Bridal and Formal. That was the best decision of any I made at the wedding (other than my choice of husband). At first I found it a bit offputting to be assigned a sales person, but soon saw the sense in it when the person I was assigned, Sally Cook, actually was extremely helpful, not just in helping me get gowns on and off, but also in selecting gowns that were well within my budget and were flattering for my coloring and figure. She was so natural and knowledgeable, I'd ask for her again if you could get her. Since my wedding was literally upon us, Sally took me upstairs to look for gowns that I could buy directly from the rack. I ended up buying TWO wedding gowns of very high quality (layers of chiffon over satin with lots of beautiful hand beading), each for under (are you sitting down???) $100. I was so thrilled with this selection, I also bought two gorgeous bridesmaid gowns to use as formals on my honeymoon cruise. Both had been samples of discontinued designers, looked untouched by human hands, were extremely classy and flattering (no sleazy prom dress look for me, please), and I bought them both (are you STILL sitting down?) for $20 each. This place is phenomenal. I'd look upstairs first for your own gown to save money as you might find the perfect dress for an incredible price. Thanks again, Sally, for your natural and helpful advice and assistance. You were perfect, as are the dresses. I will be wearing that second wedding gown at vow renewals henceforth.

I worked with Terri Haggard....She was more amazing than words can say! I appreciate all of her help and time!

My dress was beautiful and I am pleased. They did also price match so I saved about $50. Be forewarned, though, they will measure you and want to order your dress a size bigger. They tried to do this to me but I refused. Glad I did because when my dress came in it fit perfectly and I had to have ZERO alterations. That being said, I called them to see if they could help me figure out how to get the wrinkles out and they were zero help. I also wasn't very impressed with some of the older ladies that work there. I am a doctor. I have money. However, when I go out to places like this I don't want them seeing dollar signs so I had on jeans. They treated me like I couldn't afford to be in that store. They also did the same by ordering my future mother in laws dress too big. She had to have a lot of alterations to it. Be careful. I would not go back to them.

I think your experience at Bridal and Formal depends on who you work with. My first visit to Bridal and Formal was not a good experience. The sales rep was awful. She was only interested in making a sale that day. I wasn't prepared to purchase my wedding dress the first day out. I was not going to go back to Bridal and Formal until I heard that Sally worked there. Sally is very good at her job. She was very helpful and not pushy. She found the perfect dress for me! I received my dress much faster than expected. I highly recommend scheduling an appointment with Sally on a weekday if you go to Bridal and Formal.

Bridal and Formal is literally a one-stop shop. I was able to pick out my dress, accessories, and bridesmaids' dresses in one afternoon. Bridal and Formal does a great job of calling when the dresses are in and keeping you updated along the way. I highly recommend them to brides looking for great service and a wide selection of dresses.

I loved working with Cynthia at Bridal and Formal. She really helped point me in the right direction instead of trying to upsell me a dress I couldn't afford. She was so pleasant to work with, even just as the store was closing. The ordering process was simple, but my dress came in a couple weeks after it was supposed to. The salon didn't let me know my dress was late, I had to keep calling to find out the status of my dress. It arrived exactly how I ordered it. Would definitely recommend this salon.

Awesome selection !!! Picked us out a dress we never would have tried on and it was perfect !!! They know what their customers should wear and look wonderful !!!!!!!

They were great. Gave them my price range and stayed at the bottom of it. She picked my dress out. It was so beautiful and perfect. They rushed it in for me for no extra charge. Great place.

My wedding consulant was fantastic and she helped me pick out the perfect wedding dress for me. It is a little shocking when you go there to try on dresses and realize that the fitting room is just one big community changing area. I was really uncomfortable changing in front of not only brides but their family and friends too. Definitly be sure to not wear a thong and bring a good strapless bra unless you want to be completely baring it all in front of strangers.

I also got all my jewerly and cake toppers for this place as well. My jewerly was stunning and looked amazing the day of the wedding. We had a little issue with the cake toppper and they had order the one wrong and then tried to blame me. However they got it fix and the new one arrived on time. Other than that everything was perfect!

Simply amazing selection! Everyone was wonderful with both my dress and the bridesmaid dresses. I would recommend them to anyone-near or far. Amy was the greatest assistant when picking out my dress. And they were negotiable with the price of my dress.

I live in Columbus, and after an unsuccessful day of dress shopping there, I took a trip down to Bridal & Formal with my mother. They have a great selection of plus size gowns, but it is a little cramped in there. At first, the girl helping us didn't seem very friendly, but she warmed up. She was extremely knowledgeable about their selection: when I said I liked the bottom of one dress and the top of another, she was able to recall that they had a dress that fit that description... and it was the one I ended up with! They also had a great range of prices, so it is possible to walk out of there with a dress under $500.

Trying the dress on at B&F was a little bit irritating, because they don't have enough dressing rooms for each bride-to-be to have her own. One of the other consultants got really snippy with me when I told her I was using the room that her client was in--but my stuff was in there, so I think I was justified. The area where you can take pictures (after you've chosen to buy the dress) is right in the front of the store, so it's a bit awkward.

My bridesmaids also got their dresses at B&F--they carry/can order the dresses on dessy.com. Unfortunately, the bridesmaid department is not nearly as friendly as the bridal department. Every interaction/phone call I had with them was unpleasant.

My mom and sister flew in from California, and then drove with me from Cleveland to Cincinnati to Bridal and Formal to check out their plus size dress selection, and we were not disappointed! I gave them a 4 and 4.5 on Quality of Service and Professionalism mostly because of the person who greeted us, she was unfriendly and immediately made me want to walk out. My mom convinced me to look around for a few minutes, when we were assigned to Lacrecia, a bridal consultant. Lacrecia was AMAZING, much more personable and friendly. She fit me with many dresses I had picked while browsing, and then selected a few she thought would work. I was skeptical of a few of her choices, but I ended up falling in love with one that she picked out. They also have a great selection of jewelry, I ended up with a Swarovski hairpiece that matched my Maggie Sottero Rachael bodice PERFECTLY. Bridal and Formal has a fantastic selection and excellent consultants, just try not to get put off by the greeter!

I purchased my wedding dress from Bridal and Formal. They had so many dresses to choose from and really made finding the perfect dress easy and special. I recommend going on a week day when they are less busy so you can receive more 1 on 1 attention, but a great place to go shop for wedding gowns.

The staff at Bridal and Formal were amazing and I had a great experience picking out my wedding dress. My dress consultant was great and she paid close attention to the style I was going for. We found my perfect wedding dress the first day I was there! They were true to their word on delivery times and I was very pleased. I opted to get my bridesmaids dresses from here as well, as they offer a discount on accessories and bridesmaids' dresses if the bride buys her dress from here. I was also extremely pleased with the way they handled my girls and their orders. Most of my girls were out of town, and they sent their dresses and it was no problem. They even called and left my a voicemail message each time something happened in the process. They were very helpful each time we spoke over the phone, and each of my visits were great experiences. My dress was priced great, and was a true find. I would recommend this vendor to any bride!

Bridal and Formal was the perfect place for me to shop! When I went there, I knew my budget and had a good idea of what kind of dress I wanted from shopping at other places. They directed me to the section of the store that was within my budget, and I found the perfect dress! They have a good variety of dresses from cheap to very expensive. I was lucky to go when it was not crowded and had a great experience. When I went to pick up my dress, it was prom season and crowded with women shopping for wedding dresses. It was a mad house! I would find out when their busy season is, and avoid going at that time at all cost!

Bridal and Formal has a huge selection of dresses. I told the sales girl exactly what I wanted and she came back with about 8 dresses that were exactly what I was looking for. She was very helpful with assessing how the dresses looked on me. I felt a little pressured to buy the dress however, especially since I couldnt take a picture of myself in the dress unless I bought it. Luckily, the dress worked out perfectly. It was shipped to me as I do not live in Ohio, and it arrived poorly packaged. I'm not sure if that's the fault of Bridal and Formal or the dress designer though. I do think their prices are fair and I liked their selection and service. They do not do alterations which is inconvenient.

Bridal and Formal had thousands of dresses to try on; there were so many that it could seem overwhelming to brides if they haven't figured out exactly what they want. It's great if you have an idea of the style or if you want your consultant just to bring out lots of different kinds for you to see. The advantage of going to such a large store is that you can try on specific dresses you want. I had my eye on a Pronovias gown that I kept seeing online and in magazines, and I was able to try on that exact dress when I went to the store. (That's the one I bought and I LOVE it!) They will also negotiate prices, which is a huge plus.

I got the most beautiful Maggie Sottero dress for my wedding from Bridal and Formal. My sales consultant was wonderful, she really got my vision of how I wanted to look on my wedding day. The dress came in within the time period that they promised.
I also got my BM dresses here for a great price. They got a discount since I got my bridal gown there too. We were all very pleased with our dresses and service.

They were good to work with. My dress was beautiful and came in on schedule. As a Plus sized bride I was happy to find a place with such a wide variety of dresses that I could actually try on. The pricing was reasonable, and the staff was helpful.

This is a wonderful place to go to when you are first looking for your dress. They have so many options and they work with you to narrow down your choices. I went in having an idea of what I wanted but the sales lady really helped me pin down my dress. After trying on 11 dresses I found the one!

My original dress I liked was over $2,000 - which was out of my budget. The sales lady asked me to wait and said she had a dress she wanted me to try. It was almost identical in every way to the first dress by it was 1/4th of the cost. I managed to negotiate with them a little more and spend less than $500! My original dress budget was $1,000. This savings allowed me to spend extra on our wedding for our photo booth.

They are wonderful to work with, the ladies know what dresses are there and how to find a dress that will compliment you. I definitely recommend going here for your dress.

Truly a wonderful experience when taking my daughter to look for her wedding dress. The sales person was wonderful. I'm sorry to say I don't remember her name. She was very patient, listened to what my daughter said and then found the dress she wanted. Our problems came after we ordered the dress. My daughter lives in Florida so she booked air reservations to come back in April for a fitting. The dress was to be there by the beginning of April. When she came in mid April, no dress. But we went to the store anyway to buy her veil. Told the lady at the counter why we were there and would she please pull the sample dress so we could match the veil to it. She said she would and asked if we had other shopping. We told her we'd be looking at shoes. After a half an hour we went back to the desk, was told she'd left and that there would be no time to pull the dress because they were closing soon. We promptly went across the street and bought a veil. Wonderful service there. The veil came in on time and was promptly shipped. The start of bad service from Bridal and Formal. After checking weekly to see if her dress arrived, finally I was told 18 days before her wedding that they had a shipment they were unpacking and her invoice was there so when they got to her dress they would ship it in that day's mail to Florida. As you can imagine, we were getting desperate! As per instructions from the sales person, my daughter had booked appointments with two different alteration persons in Florida 6 months before because June would be such a busy time of the year for them. The next day I received a call that although her invoice was there, the dress was not. Needless to say PANIC! Tina at Bridal and Formal did work with the Maggie Sottero factory and had a dress shipped overnight to Florida. Problem--they didn't have the correct size in the correct dress so they sent a size 4 instead of a size 6 and said it ought to work. Neither alteration person would touch it. I believe they both thought it was a reject because one side was longer than the other. Finally, daughter alone in Florida, in tears desperately trying to find someone to make this dress fit her--Judy and Hugh at The Dressing Room in St. Petersburg, FL to the rescue! Hugh took a razor and started cutting. He completely remade the dress. It turned out beautiful. BUT do you think Bridal and Formal would make any concession as promised during the conversations with Tina and Amy of getting a dress to Florida? Nada, nothing. Full price charged. In fact they had the nerve to put in writing to my credit card company "The card holder had not provided us with any information that there was a problem with the gown that she had received." Unbelievable! I only wish I could make this a negative rating. I wouldn't send my dog to Bridal and Formal.

I did find my wedding dress here and it was beautiful. However, the store is so busy there isn't hardly any room to stand. The lady who was helping me (who I made an appointment with) was helping 5 other brides at the same time. She was so busy that certain things were not communicated with me, so I was making last minute decisions a couple weeks before my wedding. They also forgot to ship me my feather fastinator, so I had to call and ask about it 1 week beofre the wedding. Then the dress was huge on me when it came in. I had even asked them to measure me twice, just in case, because they wanted to put me in a size larger than I wear. She assured me that it would be fine and dresses didn't normally come any smaller than a 2. (I later went online to the designers website and it comes in 0s) I had to hold the dress on to keep it from falling off when I got it, so I had to pay almost $300 in alterations. So, whatever you think you're saving on the dress, you pay for later.
I found my perfect dress, but I wouldn't recommend the store.

The dress I ordered wasn't acutally the dress I wore on my wedding day. When my ordered dress came in, it had a cut in the front of it. They said that they would reorder it and have it rushed. Even so, 2 months before my wedding I still didn't have my dress and they could not guarentee that it would be in by my wedding day. This was the most stessful part of my wedding planning. The dress was expensive, and I put a 60% deposit down. I even ordered it a full year before my wedding. They did refund my deposit and I was able to go somewhere else and get a dress just as wonderful for much less and right off the rack.

At my first visit everyone was extremely helpful but when I went to pick up my dress I didn't seem as important. Although I did LOVE my dress and really liked the wide assortment of dresses.

While this isn't your fancy bridal boutique you certainly can get some upscale dresses here! My experience with Maura was perfect and I was able to get a great price on a beautiful dress.

This place is not for shy gals. You must change in front of people, but that also makes it fun as you end up sharing opinions with everyone in the room! Go an enjoy!

I enjoyed the wide variety of dresses and budgets. It was very crowded and we seemed to put out the sales associate. She was complaining about us before she even worked with us because my cousin and I wanted to shop for both of our dresses together. But I did find a very special short dress that was perfect!

Bobbie was PHE.NOM.ENAL! So incredibly helpful, honest and cheerful. Ultimately, I think it was Bobbie who found my dress, the one!

Others were equally as helpful - always willing to check on status of my bridesmaid dresses when I called.

Also, if you're buying tons of stuff from them, they're definitely willing to work with you on price. My sister bought her dress, veil and 8 bridesmaids dresses. I got my dress, 6 BM dresses and shoes.

On top of that, when I thought I couldn't fit into my dress (eeks) I went in to get their feedback. The woman who worked with me (Tina?) had me in it in a heartbeat. However, I got the feeling she was going to be willing to try to work something out with me if it didn't. Not sure what, but still.

On the other hand, not evvveryone there is great. When my sister went, the lady working with us told her everything looked good on her and picked out the most expensive dresses for her to try on. Not such a great experience. Be sure to ask for Bobbie or check other reviews to find out who else is good.

I also wound up getting my shoes there, after I seriously combed the entire city. Some are a little pricey, but the selection cannot be beat, especially when it comes to heel size and color. The gentleman who works this section was also so very kind and helpful.

Everyone was very nice and helpful. Dress came in before expected. No problems at all. Very pleased!

After going to another wedding dress vendor who practically ignored me while I was there, what a breath of fresh air to walk into Bridal and Formal and get all kinds of attention!! Great selection, great staff...they even gave me a good deal of the dress I bought! Only complaint-the dress that I had on was pretty much the one I wanted, but I wanted to talk it over during lunch with my mom...the saleswoman asked if I wanted to go ahead and get fitted while I was in the dress...so I said yes so that it would just be done. While walking out, she said that I owed them a fitting fee of $100...just for some lady to take my measurements for 5 seconds...the fee goes towards the purchase of the dress...but like I said I wasn't 100% sure on that dress. So, I wasn't really happy getting caught of guard like that...I had no idea I owed money just for getting measurements, but I got the dress anyway, and it was so beautiful, everyone at the wedding loved it!!

Double check your order! This shop has an incredible selection of gorgeous dresses. I found mine at a designer trunk show and ended up with a great deal on the perfect dress for me. BUT... pay close attention to how you are measured, and make sure that the dress you pick up is the size that you ordered!!! I wear a street size 2, and the shop ordered me a size 8 even though my measurements put me in a size 6. Just as I expected, I was swimming in my dress when I picked it up. My next mistake was not checking the tag before leaving with the dress. I later discovered that the shop had actually ordered me a size 10. Makes me wonder if they have special arrangements with the places they recommend for alterations. I decided to find my own seamstress.
Also, once I decided on my dress, I felt the Bridal and Formal staff was too pushy in trying to get me to purchase all of my extras there on the spot, and the accessories were very expensive compared to other places I shopped. Stand your ground and don't be fooled by the "discounts" they offer for buying your veil, shoes, jewelry, etc. all in the same place.

Wonderful place! I got my dress, shoes, and my mom's dress, along with ties for the guys, all within excellant care, treatment and price. They did everything they could to make me happy during the whole experience. only downfall is 1 large dressing room for all the brides- no privacy in your undergarments. But the girl who helped me helped me relax and enjoy the experience forgetting all worries! It was so much fun and great selection at all different price points!

I tried just two stores before selecting my wedding dress, and they offered completely different experiences. At store No. 1, I had my own consultant, who helped me in and out of the gowns, who oohed and ahed over what I tried on and who "made me up" in the veil, jewelry and shoes.
At store No. 2, Bridal and Formal, it was completely different. My bridesmaids and I were told to select 5 dresses from the endless showroom, which was a little overwhelming, and the whole time my consultant was running around helping countless of other brides. But, she ended up pulling a dress that was perfect for me, and when I hesitated, she put me in another dress and then immediately into the one I ended up choosing. And, to mention, this was all at closing time. I was anxiously about my selection, but am happy with it. Although the whole experience was a little chaotic.

I'm really quite shocked at all the negative reviews. I got my wedding gown, 3 bridesmaid dresses and 1 mother of the bride dress. The service while we were trying things on was excellent. Cynthia was my consultant if that helps. I tried on about 20 dresses it felt like and Cynthia ended up picking the dress that I ultimately decided on so I'm glad she was helping us. Everything came in on time and well before it was needed. They gave me 30% off my dress and 20% off the other dresses just because we asked about discounts. I would recommend this store to everyone.

Stay away if you can!!! they are too big for their britches. I figured I had to drive to the bigger store to get what I wanted for a better price and I was so wrong. the bridesmaid department were nasty and condesending. They mess up tow of my bridesmaids dresses and i ended up getting them locally for a better deal. If your in Columbus shop the digger stores to find what you like but then go to the smaller ones like Allan Ray, Wedding plantation or Big Rock Little Rooster cause the can give you the same deals as the big stores!

I wish I would have read some of the bad reviews of this store and it would have saved me from wasting a lot of time. I am so glad I didn't end up getting any of my dresses from here but wanted to put in my two cents about why.

Bridal and Formal boasts over 4,000 dresses you can try on. My first experience was way better than my second. This was the first place I went to try dresses on and I really had no idea what I was looking for. They let me browse their dresses and my sisters and I picked out 10 dresses to try on. They fitted me up with a bra and slip and, even though I took dresses on and off in a giant room with strangers in it I didn't have too much showing and didn't really feel uncomfortable. We tried on a bunch of dresses and the lady we worked with was nice and helped me narrow down what I wanted.

My sisters and I came back a few days later to try on more dresses since I now knew what I was looking for. My mom couldn't join us because she was attending a funeral. This time we picked out some dresses and headed back to the big changing area. We had a different girl this time and she refused to let me where a slip so I was standing around in my underwear with strangers which obviously made me uncomfortable. I finally found a dress I liked a lot and wanted to come back with my mom later to see what she thought. I was told that I could pay $25 for them to "start a file" for me and write down the dress number but otherwise we would have to search through their 4,000 dresses to find the one I liked. This just seemed ridiculous. She said they couldn't just write down the info for everyone because most people weren't serious and that would take up a lot of space. I told her that last time they wrote the info on a business card and she asked who we worked with, said she shouldn't have done that, and acted like she was going to report her. My sister also said something about writing down the info herself (since they don't let you take pictures which is also dumb) and the lady got real pissed and said she wasn't allowed to do that either (luckily my sister has a good memory and we looked it up when we got home!)

The one good thing they did was fix my hair and let me use some jewelry to get the whole effect so that was nice.

At some point she asked if we had looked anywhere else and I said Cincinnati Bride (right across the street) and she made some rude comment about how their dresses is crap. I ended up buying my dress from Cincinnati Bride and am very glad I didn't give my business to such a rude and terrible store!

I was afraid I wouldn't be able to find the perfect dress in June for my September wedding. They were very helpful in directing me to the designers who would be able to meet that deadline. They have thousands of dresses from hundreds of designers. I tried on 20 or more and found "the dress". It was received in plenty of time for my wedding.

They have a million dresses - seriously - a ton. But if you want to spend under $1000 - they don't have that many. And if you're a little fluffy - they have even fewer. But the selection is good as is the quality. My problem is the service after the sale - it's non-existent. I'd expect that from a chain - but this is a local shop. I was severely disappointed - my dress came in just 2 weeks before my wedding - even though I ordered 6 months ahead of time. They could have cared less. I'd never tell anybody to go there again...Wait til there's a boutique sale and go to European or Fabulous.

Bridal gown arrived early!!!! And they were quick to send back the gown when it was missing a piece of embellishments. Wonderful selection and GREAT customer service. Bobbi didn't mind staying late on several occasions while I kept trying on gowns and deciding what I liked best. I never felt pressured to buy. Fantastic experience.

I also used Bridal and Formal to purchase my bridesmaid dresses. The service that was AMAZING on the bridal side was not so fantastic on the bridesmaid side. It took approximately 30 minutes (or more) before a consultant asked if I needed any assistance. I felt I was more left to my own. I ordered a short Alfred Angelo dress for my bridesmaids. But when the dress came in, they were floor length. It didn't matter much in the long run (the bridesmaids decided to keep their dresses long). Other than that, the dresses came in with plenty of time before the wedding.

This place has so many dresses! I was able to find mine on the first visit and I couldn't believe it. My soon to be sister in law went to find her dress after I got mine and she was able to save 20% or something like that....so if you know of someone who recently got a dress there be sure to ask if you can get a discount for a referral.

I went to Bridal and Formal looking for a veil and head piece, I brought a picture with me of what I was looking for but the staff had difficulty pointing me in the right direction. After spending about an hour with a sales girl one of the managers came out and assisted me. He was very professional and able to pick out exactly what I wanted in a matter of minutes. It was a lot more expensive than I anticipated but I bought it anyway because I did not want to repeat the experience at another store.

The woman helping me made me try on all the different kind of dresses which was a great idea because I never in a million years would have thought I would be wearing a full ball gown to my wedding...but that was the one!!! They handled my order very quickly my dress was in on time and they helped me find the perfect accessories. They helped me look my best on my wedding day!!

I was pleased with Bridal and Formal because they had my dream gown, but unfortunately once i ordered the gown they did not have the best service. They kept pushing back the date arrival for my gown and would not return phone calls. BUt they do have a great selection of bridal gowns.

I went to Bridal and Formal on a weekday and had a great experience. I worked with Tracey, who was amazing! She was patient with me and helped me find the perfect dress for my body.

I loved Bridal and Formal. I found the perfect dress and never felt pressured. They gave me a discount on it because I wasn't 100% sure I wanted to buy that day. I also got a really good deal on the bridesmaids dresses during their Halloween sale.

The best place to get a gown, however they do work off commission so they are pushy. Also, they are open to negotiation but I did have to threaten to leave the store to get the price I wanted. They also tried to say that if I bought it on a Saturday I couldn't return it Sunday-I knew they probably wouldn't place the order until Monday and they did agree I could return it the next day.

Great bridal venue for everything you need for your wedding party!

Overall a very good experience. Ordered dress last September. After driving from Columbus to Cincinnati to "find a dress", the electric went out shortly after we arrived! Determined to make the most of our visit, Ruth gathered flash lights and we continued on. She was very helpful selecting styles that were the most flattering and finding viewing rooms with natural light. After narrowing down the dresses, the lights came on and "the dress" just glowed. Decision made! Dress arrived in March. Alterations pretty extensive.

Do NOT go to Bridal and Formal!! I did have a very nice woman assist me in trying on dresses but that's where the customer service began and ended. I was given beads to have sewn onto my dress but they were the wrong ones. My alterations woman had to find the correct ones (not an easy task). Then, out of five bridesmaid dresses, FOUR had something wrong with them. Two were too long (floor lenght and tee lenght when knee length was ordered), one was the wrong style (a difference of one number and WE were blamed - even though there were issues with nearly every dress), one dress was extremely wrinkled - like whoa wrinkled. One of the assistant managers at this store is beyond rude. She has no concept of how important a wedding day is to a bride. She wanted to do NOTHING to correct the issues we experienced. Another assistant manager, Hope, was kind and gave one of my bridesmaids a credit. However, with everything we had been through (including being hung-up on by the nasty asst. manager) I felt the measly credit was insulting. I would NEVER recommend this shop to anyone.

The only place to buy your wedding gown! Amazing selection and no one ever tried to show me a dress outside my price range. They even helped me find the perfect rehearsal dinner dress! A great, helpful, friendly and knowledgeable staff!

Amazing dresses! They have tons of selection. I drove down from Columbus to find my perfect dress! I loved my dress!!

I purchased my dress at Bridal and Formal, after a pretty frustrating dress search. I just couldn't seem to find anything that was my style. Luckily when we were at Bridal and Formal, we were able to go upstairs and see dresses left over from a sale, and I found the perfect dress that I had to buy as is. It was perfect and I couldn't have asked for a better fit. The only downfall to our trip was our consultant. Although, we found my dress, it was mostly because we found it ourselves. She kept disappearing the whole visit and even talked on the phone in front of us while we were trying to find a dress, and we can't blame it on the store being busy, because I happened to be the only there that night.

We really enjoyed our experience at Bridal and Formal and would highly recommend them. We bought a beautiful dress for a very fair price. Hugh selection.

I was EXTREMELY disappointed with Bridal and Formal. My wedding dress was great and came in very quick, don't get me wrong...but the bridesmaids dresses were the big issue. All of my bridesmaids got their dresses back and they were HUGE. We called to complain, but they said there was nothing they could do. They don't offer alterations either. We took them to get altered and one of the bridesmaids dresses was so big, the lady almost couldn't alter it. Make sure when you go there, they order you the right size. They WILL try to talk you into getting a bigger size (like they did to us), don't fall for it. Order your normal size.

Another problem I had is when I went to pick up my wedding dress. I wanted to try it on before I left to make sure everything fit. The lady who helped me was so rude because she knew she wasn't making a sale off me. She was just helping me try on my dress after it was already paid for. She wanted to have nothing to do with me.

This salon has a lot of big names. However, I found that they were not friendly when you were not purchasing that day. I fell in love with a dress that was out of my price range. They wanted to charge me $25 to "start a file" keeping track of all the dresses I had tried on. No thanks! Good thing my mom and I had kept our own notes.

I loved going to Bridal and Formal to find my bridal gown! It was fabulous! They had so much to choose from in so many different price ranges and the staff was extremely friendly and helpful in choosing a dress that was a perfect fit for me. They did a great job recommending the correct size to order and the dress came in approximately 1 week later than they said it would arrive. I wish they could have done more adjusting as far as the price goes, but I am still so happy I chose my dress at Bridal and Formal and would definitely recommend other brides to go there as well! No appointment necessary, walk ins welcome, but arrive early! Trunk sales are great, too!

I would NEVER recommend this bridal salon to anyone. The only positive thing I have to say is that there are staff memeber there who are pleasant and nice. Unfortunately they must be told to say whatever they need to say to make the customer happy-whether it's true or not.

I don't even know where to begin. The bridesmaids dresses were beautiful but every single one of them came in way too big for my girls.....which just meant extra alterations for them. One of the zippers in the dress ripped out as my moh was trying it on the day she picked it up from alterations. good thing that didn't happen the day of the wedding!

My dress was suppoaed to come in the first week of April. After calling and calling and being told that they would call me back, which they never did, I called the manufacturer of the dress. Still, no phone call from the salon. It did come in, the middle of May (wedding was June 11) but by that time I had already purchased a back-up off the rack of another store. (I will review that store-European bridal-because they were a lifesaver)

My Mom also had a terrible experience with her Mother of the Bride dress. She paid $60 extra to have the dress expedited and she still didn't get in in the time frame promised. Needless to say, it came in 2 sizes too big so more money for alterations.

Ugh-don't bother with this salon. So what if there is a large selection. Go somewhere where you don't just feel like another number. Your wedding dress shopping should be a personal and intimate experience. You won't find that here.

I bought my wedding dress and bridesmaid dresses from Bridal and Formal. Shopping for my wedding dress was a wonderful experience. We had the nicest sales associate helping us. She was able to direct us to the racks of dresses that were in my price range and also picked out some different ones we didn't initially pick out as we were looking. One of her selections was MY DRESS. My dress came in with plenty of time for alterations and looked stunning on my big day.

Shopping for bridesmaid dresses at the store was a bit overwhelming but that was just because they have so many to choose from...not a bad problem to have. We were approached by several sales associates asking how they could help us but we chose to look by ourselves at first. Once we found the dresses for the girls, they had yards of each different type of fabric and color offered in each dress that they brought out so we could really see what the dress would look like in the color I picked. I went back up to the store with all of my bridesmaid's measurements and with full payment and we were able to get them ordered easily. The sales associate that was helping me did seem a little flighty and would often start doing something else in the middle of placing my order. My wedding was June 5th and the bridesmaid dresses came in the first week in April.

I enjoyed shopping for my wedding dress at Bridal & Formal. They have an amazing selection (probably the best in the South) and helpful associates that make your shopping experience fun. I will say, we went on a day that they were having a huge sale - while it was a little hectic my sister found an amazing deal on a bridesmaid dress.

I found my dress here and I loved it. It is a bit chaotic and crowded but overall the girls there do a great job with helping and spent a lot of time with me despite how busy they were.

a bit of a drive from dayton and open dressing rooms, but wonderful staff and beautiful dresses

Bridal and Formal was great! The staff were easy to work with and made shopping for a wedding gown a lot of fun. I loved playing "dress up" when I finally picked my dress, my consultant took me to the other part of the store where the Paris Boutique is and someone styled my hair and I got to try on different accessories with my dress. It was a great experience!

I went in knowing exactly what dress I wanted and only tried that one on. They were a little snotty when I picked it up though but very nice when I was ordering it.

The value and the quality of the dress I received for the price was great. They have the biggest selection of dresses at great prices. We actually spent under budget, and I loved my dress, it was absolutely beautiful. The service I received myself was good, I had fun shopping for dresses with my salesperson, and she did not pressure me at all to buy something the first visit. I came back a week later and purchased my dress from the same girl. I gave professionalism a 3 because there are a lot of young girls working there, they appear to be highschool or slightly older, that are not the most professional. I went with my friend for her bridal fitting and one of the girls walked over the white train of her dress, no damage, but very careless. We did place an order with the store for extra fabric for my dress to make sleeves out of, which was never actually placed, but I ended up not wanting them in the end anyway.

We bought my dress from Bridal and Formal and I fell in love with the dress (third I tried on). When we went to order it and get measured they measured me with my clothes on (full sweater and all) I said shouldn't I wear the bustier I was trying it on in? They said no. I went with it because after all they're professionals. Well needless to say when the dress came in it was 2 sizes too big and I hadn't lost more than a couple pounds. I was expecting this dress ordered for my body measurements to fit like a glove not fall straight off when zipped. My dress is a lace overlay with bead work. Extremely pricey to alter. I wasn't happy at all (full sobbing mess) They claimed it could be altered and wouldn't allow me to reorder a lower size. We still had 3 months before the wedding. Plenty of time to reorder. We believed them that it could be altered. We ended up having to go to 3 different seamstresses because it was too complex. I would never recommend to anyone that they buy their dress from this place. The last thing you need is a major problem with your dress and no one to help you out. We eventually ended up going to another bridal shop and they worked miracles!

I went in to buy my dress on a Wednesday morning with a general idea of what I wanted. I told the consultant, Sarah that I wanted a simple A-line chiffon gown that would still have touches of sparkle and elegance for my wedding day. I also loved cap sleeves and a split front. She pointed me toward the Mori Lee dresses. My mother and I found it almost right away. Everything I needed and wanted was in that dress. We tried on other dresses and even went to a few other conveniently located nearby shops but were back soon to purchase. Sarah was extremely helpful and when I came to later pick up my gown it was gorgeous. Everyone keeps saying I made such a beautiful bride.

Everyone at Bridal and Formal was very helpful and made my experience feel person and special. Very crowded on weekends. Luckily, I went dress shopping in the morning during the week :)

Bridal and formal is THE best place to get your wedding dress in Cincinnati. I chose a pricy videographer, photographer, florist, and bakery. So I had to draw the line somewhere although I was not willing to compromise quality. Bridal and formal provided high quality at a reasonable price which is EXTREMELY rare in the wedding industry. I was able to purchase my dream dress, ordered from a couture designer that fit in with my fancy/expensive florist and cake but instead at an affordable price. I will say I wasn't as impressed with their shoes, but as far as wedding dresses and veils go you cannot beat Bridal and Formal. It has a wide selection, wide price range, great service, flexible and knowledgable staff, and it is simply the best place to get a wedding gown in Cincinnati.

I received my bridesmaid dress from bridal and formal. They had the exact dress I found online on sale. It ended up being cheaper there than anywhere online because of the sale. If you keep going back they have sales on different brands at different times. The first time I looked the dress was $150, but when I went back it was on sale for $108. My bridesmaids were VERY happy about that! They are very helpful in helping you find the exact color combination.

I worked with Sarah and she was awesome. But other than that the customer service was bad and annoying at times. I had a 15 year old give me a hard time about wanting to put my dress on when picking out my veil.. she didn't have clips to clip up my dress.. and ignored me when chatting with a friend while I'm trying to get into my dress by myself. BUT it is prob. the best place to go in Ohio as far as having the best selection. They also don't do alterations so you have to find your own.

My dress was perfect and a great price!!

I got my dress at bridal and formal. They had the best dress selection of dresses in Cincinnati. They are reasonably priced. I found my dress at a store in Chicago and it was priced the same by the designer. I would go during the week- weekends are too hectic.

I had a great experience at Bridal and Formal. I LOVED my dress and everyone was very helpful! I also had my Bridesmaids get their dresses there and it was extremely easy to work with them..

I was really depressed after visiting other gown shops because everything looked the same and there was no selection. Boy was I relieved when I found Bridal and Formal. They have an enormous selection of gowns from a variety of designers and in a wide range of prices. I went without an appointment and got stellar service. I tried on countless gowns until I found my dream dress. There were several that looked great, but just weren't 'the one' but, the assistants never tried to talk me into something I didn't want. Other stores tried to pressure me into a purchase, at Bridal and Formal they wanted me to be happy. They gave honest feedback that was very helpful in making the big decision. My dress was a dream come true and so was the shopping process.

The thing I liked about Bridal and Formal was the selection. Their selection was huge and had a little something in every price range. However, they are far from willing to work with you on a price. I had a budget of 500 on a dress, and couldnt find one everyone agreed on. I tried on a 1200$ dress and fell in love, but they werent willing to come down on price at all. I bought it anyway because it was THE one. The only size they had in the store was a 12 and I am definitely a 14. When they measured me for the dress they said I needed a 16. Unfortunately, when the dress came in, it was huge on me and I did not have time or money for alterations. So I just wore the dress a little big and kept my arms down so my breasts wouldnt fly out during the reception (No YMCA for me! lol). The staff was friendly without a doubt and the dress was definitely quality, but I wish they had listened to me about size! Id reccomend them but with caution!

I really loved Bridal and Formal. Sally helped me pick out my dress, and being a "plus sized girl" this was a feat in its own. But my dress was amazing and I couldn't have felt more beautiful. My dress did come in a month later than they expected, so that was a little frustrating, but it was worth it in the end!

Overall good experience I would recommend making an appointment for first thing in the morning. It was not as hectic for me that way.

I absolutely LOVED my dress from Bridal and Formal. The staff were very nice in helping me select my dress and making sure it got ordered immediately. The only complaint I have is that they ordered my dress 3 inches SHORTER than what was written down and by the time it came in, it was too close to the wedding to fix. Consequently, I had to wear flip flops with my wedding dress and it still barely covered my feet.

I loved my dress, but I know there are other stores out there that are just as good if not better, but I would recommend looking there!!

I have heard mixed reviews on Bridal and Formal, but if you are prepared, you will have a great experience. Rule one- dont shop on the weekend for the best service. They are just too busy to give you that attention. Rule two- know your body and how you wear things. It will save you a lot of time when trying on dresses. Rule three- shop around and work on pricing. My sales specialist was extremely helpful in making sure I had the best dress that fit well. We found a wonderful fit and ordered it right away. My bridesmaids all tried on a sample dress from the same designer before selecting sizing and none of them needed major alterations. Know what you want and you will be fine when shopping for a gown.

Bridal and Formal has a beautiful collection - every bride is bound to find something here! The only small catch is that often times it can get REALLY crowded and can be a bit difficult to get someone to help you. I definitely recommend going at a 'non-peak' time if possible.

I had a great experience at Bridal & Formal. They are tied with Kleinfeld's in NYC as being the largest bridal store in the nation. They have tons of selection in all price ranges - I told them my price range and they directed me to an entire room of dresses right in or around that range. I ended up buying a dress that was exactly in that range. I didn't expect to buy a dress when I went, because it was very early on in my wedding planning, but I tried on 15 or so dresses and they were all excellent and beautiful. I had a tough time deciding between the last two. Norma was my consultant and she was extremely friendly and helpful. While I was happy I got my dress from B&F, I was disappointed to later find my dress priced online at other bridal stores for a lesser price. I would recommend taking two trips to the store, first to find the dress(es) you like, and then come back with the price matches. Unfortunately I don't live locally so this probably wouldn't have been an option for me. Secondly, I wasn't very bothered by the group dressing rooms, but I can see why some brides might not feel comfortable changing in front of other brides. I was also disappointed that I couldn't take pictures of the dresses I tried on, just for memory's sake.

The best part about Bridal and Formal is that they have everything. The worst things about them is they pressure you into spending money before you leave by giving you what is perceived as a sale price so you're locked in before you leave. However, one would be wise to check out the designer and do their research on their website first, to look for other materials they make the dress in at a cheaper cost. That's what I did and my dress costs ended up being cut in half! Also, you can then see what other venues will charge you for the same dress. It's REAL competition then, and not price fixing. Unfortunately my fiance lost his battle to cancer before our wedding date. The first few attempts at getting the money back that I paid for the dress were denied. Then my newly engaged friend went to the store for me and was able to convince them to refund my credit card and they kept the dress.

I went on a Thursday morning, no appointment. I had several pictures of dresses that I had in mind and knew I would be buying off the rack, which limited my choices, otherwise their selection would've been overwhelming! I fell in love with a dress that was $1100 and went home with it for a little over $600. The service was great since they weren't busy. And I was able to get my shoes dyed to match exactly and they were done in 2 days! (I was quoted 4). The undergarments they provide for trying on dresses are very old and kind of gross, so I would recommend bringing your own. And some fellow dress buyers aren't bashful, so be aware of naked ladies in the dressing room!

My bridesmaid dresses were purchased at Bridal and Formal. While I am from Dayton and my bridesmaids are from all over (Maryland, Illinois, Kentucky, Indiana) I was worried it wouldn't work out. However, all but two of my six bridesmaid were able to go to the store and try on the dress we chose. The other two called in their measurements. The dresses were ordered right away and came in shortly after, in plenty of time before the wedding. The selection was great and they are willing to negotiate prices. They kept me informed of bridesmaids that needed to pay their balance, who still needed to send in measurements to order, when the arrived, etc. Couldn't have been a better experience!

Bridal and Formal was the worst experience of my life. I ordered my dress, veil, and bridesmaids dresses there. The bridesmaids dresses were the only part that I was satisfied with. First, my dress came in looking very different from the sample, which I later found out was 5 years old and therefore shaped differently than the one I ordered, and the manager was very rude to me. I did not complain, I simply said I would take it to a seamstress to have it altered. However, the manager insisted on bringing the sample dress over to "prove" to me that it was "exactly" the same and she was extremely condescending. I took it to 2 seamstresses and both said it would be very difficult to alter because it was cheaply made. They suggested that I sell it on ebay and buy a different one off the rack since I didn't have time to order a new one at that point. Bridal and Formal also messed up my veil order. I ordered white and it came in ivory. The manager assured me this would be corrected very quickly but it took a month. By that time I already had a different dress that I bought somewhere else off the rack that didn't match that veil. I was generally a pretty laid back bride-to-be, but Bridal and Formal pushed my buttons big time and I have since warned all of my friends not to set foot in that joke of a business.

At first I was very pleased. The woman who helped me try on and pick out my dress was fabulous and the price was good. When I went to pick up the dress, I expected it to include cap sleeves because that's what was included with the dress that I tried on. The cap sleeves were a big selling point for me and were the determining factor with deciding to buy that dress. I even had pictures of me trying on the dress on my phone to show the store that I thought it included cap sleeves. It did not and the sales people did not seem very eager to help me find another option. They didn't apologize and acted as though I was making it all up. Finally one sales person found a shawl with similar beading and she gave it to me with the suggestion that I could have sleeves made (of course with no offer to pay for them, though she didn't charge me for the shawl). I felt like they thought I was just another bridezilla trying to get something for free and I was not! Luckily, I found that David's Bridal sells cap sleeves and was able to find some that were perfect. I purchased them out of my own pocket, had the seamstress attach them, and got the dress I ultimately wanted. Bridal and Formal is good for selection but MAKE SURE that what's included in the sample bag is ACTUALLY PART OF THE DRESS. You'd think that would be obvious, but take my advice that it's not always the case.

I tried on wedding gowns and purchased bridesmaid dresses from Bridal and Formal. The staff was very helpful and were considerate. The prices of the dresses were high for my maid's budget but they often run specials - so just ask. They have a lot of selection and samples to try on.

I had looked at so many other bridal shops and this was by far the best. They were so friendly and they made me feel comfortable and I found the perfect dress!

I'd searched at David's Bridal and nothing caught my eye. My mom, best friend, and I went one morning to Bridal and Formal. A professional sales associate was assigned to us and stayed with us throughout the entire process. I found a wedding dress that fit our budget and my figure!! My mom even found her mother-of-the-bride's dress the same day! This was my favorite part of the entire wedding preparation process.

I got my wedding dress and bridesmaid dresses here. They pricematch prices from other stores and websites. While the service is not always the greatest it is definitley the best value for the cost.

I loved the options that Bridal and Formal had to offer. I found the perfect dress for ME there. The employee who helped me was very professional and quick to find me dresses as I described things I liked. She new designers well, and was just able to help in many ways jewlery, vails ect. I had a great experience at Bridal and Formal.

B&F is hit or miss.

Pros: HUGE selection; Everything in one place from dresses to shoes, to accessories,to bmaids, etc etc

Cons: Not exactly a "boutique" atmosphere. The staff can be a bit tacky. Some are too young to know better. I had one major problem - when my bridesmaids dresses arrived they neglected to call 1/2 of my girls to let them know. When I called to check on it they had a hard time admitting their mistake and then STILL didn't mail the dresses. I had to call a third time to get them to act.

Net: they are fairly disorganized, but if you are super-organized you can work around it . If not - GO ELSEWHERE...there are MANY MANY options in Cincy.

I found a dress I really loved at Bridal and Formal and the price was reasonable. The ladies were very helpful in finding the dress. My only issue is with the sizing. They measured and recommended the size for the dress and belt/sash. The dress was a little large and I had to have alterations but the belt was was too small. I didn't notice it when I picked up the dress because the lady assisting me was in a hurry and just said that she couldn't get her fingers to do the snaps. When I got home I realized that it wasn't that the snaps were tricky....it was that it was too small. Luckily, my great alterations lady was able to move the snaps and sew on some additional beading to coverup the mistake.

I traveled two hours to B&F and the trip was well worth it. I loved browsing the back area of the store and seeing all the gowns before trying them on. The web cam that was there allowed my mother from states away to watch me dress shopping since she could not come.