Bridals by Elena

I went into Bridals by Elena during a trunk sale with a particular dress in mind. When I tried it on, it felt heavy, matronly, and not at all what I wanted or expected. Katia brought out a dress that was similar to the style I had initially described. It was the second dress I ever tried on and I completely fell in love with it.Bridals by Elena was flexible when helping me to schedule my fittings and appointments. I was traveling quite a ways for this dress as I was planning my wedding from a few hours distance. They were more than professional and made me feel like a princess bride whenever I came in. They even allowed me to try on the dress to show my bridesmaids without an appointment. On the day of my final fitting, I had been busy running around with last minute errands and had forgotten to grab lunch before heading into the shop. In the middle of the fitting, I began to feel faint and nearly passed out. Katia and Ms. Francis brought me crackers, carrots and coffee to bring me back to full strength. They really went above and beyond on this day in particular.Elena has built a wonderful business and is incredibly friendly, professional and talented. I will continue to recommend them to everyone I know.

The team at Bridals by Elena was great! They were professional, knowledgeable, skilled and a pleasure to work with. From the initial meeting, to the fittings and alterations, the team was courteous, worked hard to make me look great in my dress, paid attention to detail and made honest recommendations. The experience would have not been the same at a different location, nor would the quality. So thankful for how great I felt in my dress! Recommend!

Elena, Katia and the staff at Bridals by Elena were wonderful to work with. On our first visit, Katia provided several design choices that were so complimentary to my daughter's figure coupled with affordable pricing, we purchased her dress and veil on our first visit. They were extremely accommodating to work with my daughter's out-of-town, military schedule and were so delightful that we enjoyed each visit. We also purchased earrings and a beautiful crystal comb to accompany her outfit. Her dress is absolutely beautiful and she looked magnficent on her wedding day! I was so impressed with their attention to detail, and overall professionalism. I plan to have them clean and prepare her dress for storage. I highly recommend them!

I discovered Elena when shopping for my dress - this bridal salon is definitely the best in the area - I loved that they have so many dresses on mannequins so you can actually see what the dresses look like, plus the "runways" and "rear view cameras" they use to display you in each dress really make the experience special. I did not end up buying a dress at her shop however just after talking to her about the dresses I tried on there, I knew I wanted her to do my alterations because she was so knowledgable and knew exactly how to transform each dress to match what I was describing. I bought my dress at Kleinfelds and had it shipped to Elena's store for my fittings. When I had first tried my dress on it was not exactly what I wanted but I saw the potential and so did Elena - she made it look so much better than I could have expected and paid so much attention to every detail. I received so many comments on how perfectly the dress fit me as if it were made for me. I really can not say enough about how wonderful she and her team were to work with. I bought all of my accessories from Elena, so did my mom, because they have such great prices and everything looks like the jewelry you find in very high end stores. Definitely recommend Elena's for dresses, accessories, and alterations!

Although I purchased my dress out of state, Elena did the alterations on my dress. I was lucky that I didn't need a lot done, just the bustle, adding a few hooks to the corset, and having it pressed for the big day. Elena was so friendly and professional and overall she did a wonderful job. I was so pleased with how it all turned out and I can definitely recommend Bridals by Elena to anyone looking to purchase or alter a wedding dress. Elena will do wonderful work!

Elena herself goes out of her way to make sure that each bride receives exactly the same loving, tender, caring amount of attention. My experience with all the personnel in this store were nothing short of awesome. Elena helped me pick the exact right dress for me and I couldn't be happier with the results!

Katia, Elena and Frances were a true pleasure to work with. They helped me find my dream dress and my bridesmaid dresses. No problems with alterations, appointments or friendliness. I would recommend Bridals by Elena to anyone! My veil was also perfect and they helped shorten by necklace(that wasn't purchased from the) to be the length I wanted. I will use them in the future for special occasion dresses for sure.

Elena's was great! Don't bother going to Mary's....she was horrible. Brida's by Elena's has great people and great dresses!

After being a sold a "custom" dress from Mary's Bridal that was actually a Maggie Sotero dress that the tag had been ripped out of, I decided to try on a few dresses at Bridals by Elena. Our consultant Francis was amazing. I was very open to trying on anything.. any style and any type but I really wanted lace. I couldnt quite find any that looked good on me in lace but I kept trying them on. She could tell before I even tried it on that I wouldn't like it and it would do nothing for my body type. Francis pulled only one dress for me that she chose and asked me if I would consider trying it on. I agreed because I was up for anything. The dress that Francis chose was absolutely amazing, beautiful and fit my body perfectly! She is so gifted. Francis also dressed my mom in a few dresses and convinced her to order one out of a catelog that she hadnt tried on. It was the most beautiful dress I had ever seen my mom in. She looked elegant and perfect, and I could tell she felt amazing in it. This was the best experience I could ever imagine buying a dress.

Elena, Francis and the entire staff at Bridal's by Elena were amazing!! Francis was such a pleasure to work with and helped me pick the perfect dress at our first appointment. She greeted me and my family with a huge smile and I have to give her the credit - she picked the perfect dress!! Elena was so amazing to work with each time I came for a fitting. I live in FL and they were very flexible with my fitting appointments. I had several major alterations done to the dress and Elena did an incredible job - the dress fit perfectly and looked beautiful. She is truly an artist and gifted seamstress! I had a very specific veil in mind and Elena hand made the most beautiful veil for me. She also took the optional shoulder strap that came with the dress and made a beautiful hairpiece with it. Bridal's by Elena was excellent - from the first appointment to the last fitting!

Bridals by Elena is incredible! My dress was so beautiful and the prices was well within our budget along with the alerations! The staff there was very nice, fun to work with and very accomodating! Our bridesmaids dresses also came from Bridals by Elena and everyone was pleased with the service they received. I have never been so excited to wear a dress before! Elena's personal touch and attention to detail made me feel very good when it came to the alerations, picking out shoes and even jewelry!

Elena and her staff are great to work with. The salon is beautiful and their sales people (Ms. Francis in particular) are wonderful and helpful and my dress was amazing! It totally flattered my figure and was so gorgeous! Alterations are not included - but are totally worth the cost. My dress was comfortable and fit me perfectly!

I would not recommend Bridals by Elena if you are not willing to splurge on your dress, however, if you are, she is by far the best! My husband came with me to pick up my dress and even he was impressed with it!

I recently purchased my wedding dress at Bridals by Elena. Frances was my consultant and she was knowledgeable and personable. It was refreshing to work with a consultant who let me say my opinion and would chime in with her professional opinion as well. The store had a large selection of dresses and had options for a lower budget. This was only my first time out shopping for a dress and I found my dream dress and bought it that day!

Everyone at this store is simply wonderful, and are so willing to help make your vision a reality.I dont believe better service could be found elsewhere. Elena, thank you for making my dress everything I wanted. Your attention to detail is amazing, and I got soo many complements on the headpiece you made.

I am very difficult to fit and I knew going into wedding dress shopping that I would need a lot of alterations. I chose Bridals by Elena because the store owner, Elena is a seamstress and dress maker. She really really knows wedding dresses. She was able to turn my gown into a corset back and build in the bones for a bra (and I am incredibly large on top) so that I did not need a strapless bra. I had musltiple fittings, where every detail was attended to and I was never concerned that my dress would not be ready or perfect. I would absolutely use Bridals by Elena, if you don't want the stress of worrying about your wedding gown.

Run, do not walk, to Bridals by Elena if you are a bride in the Annapolis area. Words can not explain how amazing this company is. They do not try to wheel and deal you a wedding gown and give you high quality service and tons of attention. This is maybe the most emotional/fun/memorable event that will take place before the wedding and if you want it to be personal and enjoyable, go see Elena and her fabulous team. My dress fit like a glove and she did everything possible to make sure I looked fantastic. I like in NC now but am from the Annapolis area and ended up getting my gown up there. I had come home for my initial fitting in March 2011 when my gown came in and it needed alot of alterations. I came back in May and she offered to meet me on Friday at 4pm for my second fitting, then to come back Saturday at 5pm for my third fitting so I wouldnt have to travel again. She worked tirelessly to get it all done in just a days time and I couldnt have been more appreciative!! Thank you so much for everything!!!!!!

Great dress shop! Elena, Katia and everyone in the shop is so friendly and very helpful. Elena is so professional and has plenty of good advice and ideas from all her experience. Alterations were perfect- my dress couldn't have fit better.

It was overwhelming walking into a bridal shop for the first time and seeing all the dresses not knowing where to start. But the ladies at Elena helped me sort through the dresses and the dress I ended up with was one they picked out for me and it was perfect! Everytime I was there I was treated with respect and felt special. They did an amazing job with the hemming on a intricate layering of the dress. I would highly recommend this bridal shop!

I had looked at about 5 stores before going to Bridals By Elena. Elena had, BY FAR the most variety of dresses. During my appointment (which did NOT have a time constraint like most other stores) I had 100% one-on-one attention. I had looked everywhere for the gown of my dreams and Elena made it happen by putting some personalized changes to the dress (adding straps, CUSTOM made bolero to match perfectly). I required a lot of alterations as well and Elena skills are amazing! A really wonderful team at Bridals By Elena - so friendly and fun!

I will never be able to write enough words to describe what an amazing business Elena has created. From my first fitting, Ms. Frances made me feel at home and the first dress that she chose for me was the right one. Katia was always available by phone to help answer questions and she was so helpful in getting my bridesmaids' fitted. The work that Elena does is incredible and her gentle manner and smile makes you feel welcome and at ease. I am so happy that Elena and her team were a part of my wedding day, and I will always remember them.

My experience at Elena's was fabulous - from start to finish! I originally stopped by Elena's very early in my dress shopping. I had no intent to buy at that point. After one appointment with Katia, I felt so comfortable and I found the perfect dress for my wedding in Italy. I also ordered my bridesmaids' gowns and vests/ties for the men through Elena's. I had no idea the wonderful service I would be afforded during my dress fittings. The service was impeccable. Elena and Katia paid attention to every detail until my dress, veil, and tiara were perfect. The same attention to detail was paid to my bridemaids and rentals for the men. Amidst all of the other stresses in planning a destination wedding, I was comforted by the assurance my dress would be perfect. I wish I could have taken Elena and Katia with us to Italy to share in our wedding day! I felt they were such a huge part of making my day a success. I would highly recommend Bridals by Elena to anyone looking for a wonderful bridal experience with superb service. A few pictures of our wedding are posted at: http://www.romeitalydestinationweddings.com/dave-brenda-wedding-in-rome-via-maryland-usa/.>

Bridals by Elena did an excellent job from beginning to end. I went to the store with a specific dress in mind however after talking to Ms. Frances she gave me some great advice on what style of dress would compliment my figure. She even pulled a dress that I had no intention of trying. As soon as I tried that dress on, I knew that was THE dress. I am even more happy that I ended up purchasing that dress because it really made me feel like a bride. Elena was also very sweet and did a great job on all of our alterations for myself, my mom, and bridesmaids. Great team to work with I highly recommend!!!

From the day I walked in to try on dresses to the day I picked up my dress before the wedding, the ladies at Bridal's by Elena were fantastic! I started by showing Francis the styles I liked and she picked out a dress she thought I would like. It was the 3rd one I tried on, and it's the one I bought! Elena and Katya were fantastic with the alterations. My bridesmaids also purchased their dresses from here and loved them. If you're looking for someone that will be able to help you choose the perfect dress, this is the place to go! I would highly recommend checking out Bridal's by Elena when you start your search for the perfect wedding dress!

I would recommend Elena to ANY bride. She is a seamstress so she tailors the dress to make you look better. It's not just hemming the bottom or taking the dress in. She really took the time to figure out ways to make the dress look as beautiful as possible. I really didn't spend too much time looking anywhere else so I'm not sure how her prices compare to others. But it was my wedding day and all I wanted was to look as amazing as possible, and Elena helped me acheive that. She and her staff are very friendly and willing to go that extra mile to make your day as special as possible.

I had an amazing experience at Bridals by Elena. The dresses are beautiful and the staff were wonderful!

Elena and her staff were amazing! I'm not a sample size, but I found a dress that I absolutely adored and took the gamble of getting it without trying it on beforehand. The dress was amazing and the alterations were fabulous and the price was just right!. I couldn't have asked for anything better.Thank you, Bridals by Elena!

I shopped everyyyywhere for the perfect wedding dress. A lot of shops were very snobby and unwilling to work within budgets. When I finally came to Bridals by Elena, I was relieved to see they let you pick out your own dresses to try on, take pictures to make sure you like what you see, and willing to negotiate the price (so long as it is reasonable). Elena and her daughter Katia are both very talented seamstresses and very patient in making sure the dress and veil are exactly what you want. I even asked Katia to order beading from another designer and add it to my dress. She did so and made sure it came out perfect. I trusted them so much we even ordered our tuxes and bridesmaid dresses through them, which all looked amazing. They also have really pretty formal dresses you can get for your bridal shower - I ended up picking another Enzoani dress from the LOVE collection! I do wonder if they ordered my wedding dress and the bridesmaid dresses a size too small so they could let it out and charge for alterations, but that is a bit ridiculous. I just think Enzoani cut their dresses really small up top. I wish I would have gotten my dress one size up, but at least there were no accidental flashes on the big day! ;)I have other friends who found "the one" at Bridals by Elena. Highly recommended!!!- Sheri

Bridals by Elena was amazing from my very first time browsing until my very last fitting. Elena did a great job of helping me find a dress that flattered my body type. She was absolutely wonderful to work with. She genuinely cares about her clients and wants to make you look gorgeous on your special day. Prices are very reasonable as well.

Bridals by Elena was recommended to me by a friend. I couldn't have been more lucky to get to work with the team at the salon. I wanted to try on a dress that they didn't have so they shipped it in and even price matched! They made wedding dress shopping fun and were very helpful with alterations and putting on the final touches. The personal relationship I built with the staff made it that much better! I would highly recommned Bridals by Elena!!

Bridals by Elena was where I went for my first wedding dress shopping appointment. Elena was great to work with. She took one look at me and knew what type of dress would look best for my body type. I didn't know it at the time, but she said at one point, "This is your wedding dress." I didn't believe her and ended up leaving since I had to think about it, but she was right. I ended up getting that dress. The ladies at Bridals by Elena also were great during the fitting process making sure my wedding dress looked perfect. I can't thank them enough for all their help!

I could not be happier with Bridals by Elena! The customer service there is outstanding. I ordered my dress a year before my wedding, and when it came in I got a call to come in and see it and try it on. Not a fitting, but just to see my dress and try it on again. It was such a fun night. I took my mom and mother-in-law with me and they both had a great time. The staff (every single person working there) is so responsive and professional. My dress was absolutely perfect! It was the dress that Elena actually picked out for me, but the last dress out of many that I tried on. I was not rushed to pick a dress, or pressured at all like so many other bridal stores do. They provided such good service that my mom actually ordered her dress from there too. Bridals by Elena was also very flexible with me. They made accommodations for me to have my fittings later in the day because of my work schedule. I can honestly say that the day I picked up my dress I was actually sad because I wouldn't be coming in to see the ladies on a regular basis. If you are looking for outstanding service, at a bridal store that makes you feel completely special each time you visit this is the place! They have the best customer service with great selections.

I purchased my dress elsewhere, but I trusted Katia at Bridals by Elena to turn it into the perfect dress. There was absolutely no issue with my dress coming from another vendor. She was extremely professional and courteous and did a fantastic job on my dress. The end result was expensive, but worth every penny. The fit, the bustle, the neckline, everything was perfect. I have since taken other formal dresses there for alterations and experienced the same fantastic results.

I worked with Elena personally. She is a great seamstress & will give you honest feedback on your choices. She will recommend the best dresses for your figure; hands down.

I had been dress shopping at numerous Bridal shops and hadn’t found the right dress. My mom, my mother-in-law, and I were at one shop and the first dress I tried on at this particular shop was the one. I fell in love with the dress but the saleswomen kept pressuring us to make a decision, using many excuses to buy the dress that night. I knew I was not going to buy it and she still kept pressuring us. I called Elena’s the next day and asked if they had the dress and what the cost was and the shipping time. Two weeks later I went to Elena’s and tried that same dress on. Frances asked what was holding us back from buying it and my mom asked, what’s the price? Frances showed her and it was the same price they quoted me over the phone two weeks prior. Needless to say we ordered the dress that day. I also ordered my veil through Elena’s, which was beautiful and complimented the dress very well. The dress came in a reasonable time. The alterations were amazing. I can’t imagine how much work it must have been to hem my dress since there was a lot of beading and stitch work on the bottom. They had plenty of patience showing my mom how to bustle and lace up my dress. My mom also ordered her dress at Elena’s and had her alterations done there. When we took the dresses home, the week of the wedding, Elena made sure everything on the dresses was complete and perfect. I had no idea what alterations cost, but the cost seemed reasonable to me. Also, when you pay for an alteration it covers the cost if it has to be done again. I also had my gown cleaned and preserved through them for a very reasonable cost. When I picked my dress up for the wedding and after we had it cleaned and preserved, I was sad that I would not be going back to Elena’s any more. I had a wonderful experience at Elena’s and would recommend them to anyone looking for a dress. They are very professional and skilled at making a dress fit and look beautiful on a bride.

Loved everyone at Bridals by Elena! They did a wonderful job with the dress and were so nice. In fact, my maid of honor who is getting married in April came with me for a fitting and actually found a dress for herself there! It was wonderful!

FANTASTIC! The service was outstanding. I felt like an absolute princess the day of my wedding. My dress was beautiful! Thank you for making my dream come true!

To begin with, I chose a dress that I completely needed to be re-worked...as in majorly redesigned!!! I was so worried about the dress not coming out right and elena told me "I can take the entire dress apart, and put it back together if I need to." What kind of a designer can say that...she is AMAZING!!!!! She has such an incredible eye for what looks good and what compliments your body. She helped so much with dresses for my mom, mother-in-law, ect. I have told all me friends to go to Elena's and they all have gotten their wedding dresses/bridesmaid dress/MOB dresses there....its the one stop shop!!! Everything they carry is absolutely beautiful...i could have chose 10 dresses!!! GO TO ELENA's!!!

I am so happy my wedding consultant recommended Bridals by Elena, I ended up buying the very first dress I tried on, thanks to Frances' great recommendation. They have a lovely salon, and they take their time with each bride, there are no crowds. I also purchased my 6 bridesmaid's dresses from them without any problems. I highly recommend the salon, Elena, Katia and Frances are all gems and it's well worth the trip to check them out.

I purchased my wedding dress at Bridals by Elena, which has the best selection of gowns of any of the bridal salons I visited while looking for a dress. I thoroughly enjoyed working with Elena, Katia, and Frances, who were extremely professional and committed to making my dress fit perfectly and look beautiful. I had a few requests for custom alterations that they happily accommodated, allowing me to add a personal touch to my gown. Every alteration they made was lovely, from the bustle to the built-in bra and bodice. I am thrilled that I chose Bridals by Elena and look forward to taking friends there in the future to pick out their gowns!

I loved working with Elena and her staff. They were kind and helpful during the dress selection process. During the fittings, etc., they were flexible with appointments and very accomodating. My dress was custom fitted to me, modified to be exactly what I wanted and was beautiful. Elena is so talented! I can't imagine that I would've gotten exactly the dress I wanted anywhere else!

Elena setup multiple fitting appointments for me to make sure the dress fit perfectly. About a week prior to the wedding she was still making adjustments to make sure I was 100% happy with the dress. Although they are expensive, I think the quality of their work at Elena's makes up for the cost. My only complaint came to ordering an accessory. I found a brooch that I liked for my hair in their display. Needless to say I didn't want the display one because it was worn and tarnished. Katia assured me she would order a new one. After a few weeks of not hearing about the brooch I called to inqure and she she said the new one had arrived. When I got there she tried to pass off the old, tarnished one off on me - but luckily I'm smarter than that and we demanded a new one. After spending over $1,500 in their store between alterations, the dress, veil and shoes we were a bit taken back that they would try to do such a thing. In th end we got a new brooch - but it broke about a week after the wedding.

The ladies at Bridals by Elena did an exceptional job with alterations for my dress. They were kind, warm, personable, and a pleasure to work with. Highly recommended.

Great group of ladies that are very patient, brought my entire family and the ladies there never tried to push.

Elena is an absolute joy to work with. The number of designers she carries in her shop is huge and thank goodness for Frances. I walked in there during my lunch hour hoping to get a jump on dress hunting and Frances gave me the "once-over" and said she knew the exact type of dress I would look good in. First off, they work off of appointment only when trying on dresses, so I was impressed that Frances was flexible enough to allow me to try on dresses even though I was a walk in. So, she throws me into a room and brings in 3 gorgeous dresses and all strapless and a tulip cut (I'd never heard of a tulip cut). I though she was crazy because I was thinking of something completely different, but she assured me that after I tried them on, I'd see. Boy, was she right! The dresses were extremely flattering and each one she put me got better and better. I ended up with a champagne colored dress in a tulip cut and I received complements all evening on how beautiful the dress was and the color was wonderful against my skin (olive tone). Elena is a master when it comes to fit. I had 3 fittings and each time, the dress flattered me more and more. She leaves no detail undone and when I picked up my dress, I also picked up a pair of platform white flip flops (so recommend them!!) and she even sewed some matching lace on the straps. The veil I ended up with was a perfect match to the dress all the way down to the lace edging which matched perfectly with the champagne color of my dress. I will admitt I spent more than I had planned for the dress, but in hindsite, they pay so much attention to detail, it was worth every penny.

I LOVED my dress. Everyone at the store was very pleasant to work with and did a wonderful job altering my gown.

Bridals by Elena has a wide selection of bridal and formal gowns, they were the only boutique that carried the dress I wanted. Their main staff consists of three main people that are more than willing to help you out with whatever you need. When you try on your dress they help you get ready, and instead of using those big bulky clips to fit your dress, they use pins to ensure that it fits snug and you can see exactly how your dress will look. They have a nice size store with two runways, it really makes you feel like a queen when you go in!!!!

Katia was excellent!! very friendly!

I have gone to Bridals by Elena for multiple dresses and will never get a dress anywhere else after the wonderful service they have shown my entire family!

My dress was my biggest expense for my wedding. I love my dress. It was the first dress pulled for me and it was the only dress I tried on. They understood what I wanted and knew what to show me.

I was so happy to find Bridals by Elena. I had purchased my dress at another "salon" (and I use that term loosely). After too many bad experiences there, I decided I could not get my alterations done there as well. So, I looked up other nearby bridal salons and came across Bridals by Elena.First, I was ecstatic that they would alter a gown I didn't buy there. I ran into so many that wouldn't. Then, I went in for the first fitting and the girls who worked there did everything in their power to make me feel gorgeous in my gown (the other salon had done just the opposite). They were attentive, complimentary, and professional. When I went back to get my gown after alterations, it fit beautifully. It was apparent exactly how much attention had been given to the details when doing the alterations. My only regret is that I didn't go there to buy my gown in the first place!

I highly recommend Bridals by Elena to any bride. I first went there to help my now sister-in-law decide between two dresses and fell in love with the store - with their amazing selection and beatiful catwalks and mirrors (WITH overhead camera, so you can see the back of your dress and the front at the same time!). I wanted to go with La Sposa because I loved the romantic style and affordable prices, and the first dress I fell in love with online ended up being THE dress! The prices were very reasonable, Elena and her daughter Katia were extremely helpful, friendly, accomodating, and fun! I ended up buying beautiful, unique earrings from them too that went beautifully with my dress. I am from the Rockville, MD, area so the shop was about an hour drive for me but every trip was worth it. At first we though alterations were a bit pricey, but realized that the price covered all alterations to that part of the dress. For example, when I lost some weight, I had to get the bust taken in a couple of times, and each alteration had already been paid for by the first bust alteration price. Overall, excellent selection, very reasonable prices, and friendly staff. Highly recommend!

Katia and Elena did an excellent job finding the perfect dress for me. I showed some pictures of dresses that I had been looking at to Katia when I went in and she did a good job picking similar dresses, but also finding what she thought would look best on me. And she did. My dress was perfect. At all of my fittings, they were very particular about the little details and would work with me to get me what I wanted. My dress was beautiful on my wedding day. I could not get over what an awesome job they did at Bridals by Elena.

I loved this place. They were great and helped with every detail. They made sure I looked great and gave their honest opinions. I would go back there for any dress or alteration and highly recommend them.

After trying on lots of dresses at David's Bridal, walking into Bridals by Elena was like walking into a different world. After being greeted by Elena, I showed her several pictures of dresses I liked. She said that those were very pretty and that she would find a few for me to try, but she also wanted me to try something else she had in mind. She walked me around the store and asked what I liked and what I didn't like. She also asked me about wedding details. After picking up about 10 dresses, we went in the dressing room and she fitted the rather large sample dresses to my small frame. First up were the ones I originally wanted. I walked out onto the mini runway (with video and tv so I could see more angles) and wasn't overly impressed. They were pretty, but I didn't feel like a bride. Then Elena took out the one she picked out and it was a perfect match! Nothing I would have ever picked out for myself. It was so unique and looked like it was made just for me. She even gave me ideas for jewelry and hair.The alterations that were done were perfect. My dress really made my wedding day extra special. The quality of fabric and craftsmanship was worth the extra money. If you can afford something more than what David's Bridal has to offer, I highly recommend you see Elena!

This shop has a large selection of mid-priced dress. They are especially good to go for if you want a lace dress by the Pronvias company. It is def. not as upscale as some other shops may be, but I got my dress from there for $500 less than what another shop was going to charge me. They also custom made a veil to match my dress. When you go there for an alteration appointment you may have to wait a bit. That is my only complaint. Otherwise, they were wonderful. So nice. They did a great job with alterations and even let me have my final fitting three days before the wedding - in which they had to take it in some more. Overall I would def. recommend this shop to others.

Bridals by Elena was one of the best vendor choices I made while planning my wedding. Elena, Katia, and their team are knowledgeable, friendly, funny, and have a great eye for fashion and tailoring. They put so much effort into making my dress fit perfectly, and it really showed! Elena is also a talented accessory designer--she made my veil and a hairpiece that perfectly matched my dress. The care they put into their work is amazing, and I would recommend them to anyone!

Bridals by Elena is a one stop shop. I purchased by wedding gown, bridesmaids, flower girl, and mother of the bride dresses here, as well has my jewelry! They carry a wide variety of dresses in a range of prices. What I liked most about this boutique is they were very accomodating making custom changes to the dresses/jewelry as wanted. I would highly recommended this store to any bride!

Elena's provided a gorgeous one-of-a-kind designed wedding dress and also provided all the tux's we needed for the big day.

Great service: I bought my dress at Cameo Bridal in Glen Burnie and when they provided such poor service and had no one to do my alterations I had to search elsewhere. Then I found Bridals by Elena to do my alterations. I wish I would have found Elena first. Even though I found the right dress at Cameo, when I walked into Elena's I could see the large selection of dresses. WOW. The staff was amazing and very caring towards what you want. Even though my alterations seem to cost a little more, it was perfect. Worth the extra pennies. During my visits to Elena's I noticed the care and service they were giving all of the soon to be brides...customer service is still alive at Elena's. Thank You to Elena and her entire staff. Great Job.

Bridal's by Elena is awesome!! Those ladies are so nice and helpful. Elena is a gifted seamstress who not only made my dress look perfect, but altered my sister's bridesmaid dress two weeks after she gave birth! She looked radiant and really felt beautiful at a time when most new mothers don't feel as such. I love my dress and will always be grateful to them. The shop is so relaxing. The only downside is that it is in Severna Park, which is out of the way...but it's so worth it!!

I bought my wedding dress at Elena's and they were very accomodating. Francis was a gem...very passionate in what she does and hlped me decide on my final dress. I came back for several appointments to make sure it was THE dress and they fit me in their schedule each time. I bought my dress off the rack as a sample which saved me 20%! I recommend getting your wedding dress here.

I LOVE the dress I purchased from Bridals by Elena. My consultant, Frances, was amazing. She helped me wrangle a much too large shopping group (8 people came with me) and she made them feel included in the selection process, but also made me feel calm and listened to what I wanted.She picked 2 dresses for me and made me try them on last. Boy was she right. The last dress was clearly the one. It was perfect and it mad me feel beautiful. I loved it ad was so glad I had her assitance.Gowns are relatively reasonably priced. Alterations are pricey (I think they are everywhere), but flawless. My dress looked PERFECT on my wedding day. I also got my earrings and hair piece there and though expensive, I loved them.I would highly recommend Bridals by Elena to everyone. They have an incredible selection of designer gowns and they are a great team and are dedicated to making sure you feel beauitful in your dress come wedding day!!

I was so impressed with Bridals by Elena. They really know what they are doing. They helped me pick out the most beautiful wedding dress. Everytime I went in for a fitting I felt like a queen. My only complaint would be that they were often so busy that I had to wait even though I had a scheduled appointment. However, they are well worth it. I wouldn't choose anybody else!

Elena and her staff are all very professional and provide excellent service. They are honest and helpful and make you feel very special (as all brides are of course!) One minor issue to keep in mind is that the alterations are quite expensive. My dress that was well in budget ended up way more than originally anticipated. The upside however is that my dress fit like a glove and was actually quite comfortable throughout the entire evening! Bridals by Elena provides wonderful service and has a beautiful collection of dresses!

Elena and her staff took one of their standard gowns and turned it into the gown of my design with perfect results! It was beautiful and the service was amazing! I can't recommend them enough!

The alterations and customer service was amazing! I got my dress, bridesmaids dresses, and mom's dress there and everyone was thrilled. Not to mention I loved my dress! I will continue to go there for future formal alterations.

The staff really took the time and helped me find the perfect wedding dress. Their sewing skills are amazing. I had lost 30lbs from the time I ordered the dress to the time I got married and the dress fit perfectly. They have a nice selection of dresses to chose from.

Elena does beautiful work. My dress was gorgeous, they kept it in excellent condition. Elena did my alterations as well and of course they were perfect! They have tons of dresses to choose from and the staff is just excellent and professional.

I found my perfect dress here. It was originally close to $2,000 and on sale I got it for 500.00. They were amazing here and did a wonderful job. I wish I could have gotten my bridesmaids dreses here as I went to Cameo Bridal and they were HORRIBLE to my bridesmaids and I whenever we went in. At Bridals by Elena they were very sweet and professional.

Everyone at Bridals By Elena is great. They were the only store to have a dress that I had spent months searching for, and were always friendly and efficient when I was in the store. I received so many compliments on my dress - they managed to make it fit perfectly, even though I lost weight each time I came in for a fitting. The alterations are a little expensive, but totally worth it.

Elena's was wonderful. My dress turned out gorgeous and I was extremely happy with the service I received there. Elena, Katia, and Francis are all super nice and they make you feel like home when you go in there. The only thing that was a bit surprising was the cost for alterations. The alterations there were more expensive then at most places, but they did a fabulous job and it was worth paying for them to do it so I knew it was getting done right. Other than that everything was wonderful there and I absolutely loved how my dress turned out!!

Bridals by Elana out-did themseleves! My wedding dress was amazing. They were flexible, helpful, and talented! I am very happy with the outcome of my dress.

Bridals by Elena is great. They are so nice and they know exactly what they are doing there. My dress is gorgeous and they are willing to take the time with you to figure out what you want as opposed to just rushing you into the dressing room and pulling tons of dresses you don't like. They are a little pricey when it comes to alterations and accessories but at least you know the alterations are being done right and that is what counts. This is a great place to get your dress!!

Elena and her daughter, Katia are truly a talented team. They are talented, caring and friendly women who will do everything they can to make sure you look amazing on your wedding day. After their work, my dress looked amazing. I felt amazing in it which says a lot because I was a pretty self-conscious bride. Everyone kept saying how my dress looked like it was made especially for me. Their work is definitely not cheap but for such craftmanship and attention to detail it shouldn't be. I was never worried or concerned about how my dress would look. Elena and Katia definitely did not let me down. I have a gorgeous wedding dress that I will treasure forever thanks to them.

Katia at Bridals by Elena was such a great help with my wedding gown. I went to approximately 5 dress shops and finally found Bridals by Elena on-line. Katia is such a pro and attached all the beading that had come loose from the multiple fittings. Very hands on crew...thank you so much for my dream dress.

They did a wonderful job on my dress. I picked out the one that I wanted and they custom made a lot of adjustments to make it perfect. They were really nice and easy to work with!

If you are looking for a designer dress, go see Elena! She offers an extensive collection of designer gowns along with the experience and "know-how" to alter the gown so it fits like it was made specifically for you!!! Elena's Bridal was probably the best vendor we chose to work with throughout the entire wedding planning process, she always listened to my needs and offered extended and flexible hours for fittings.

Elena is wonderful as well as her staff, it was a pleasure doing business with them. Keep in mind price for dress does not include alterations...

Dress shopping was the scariest part of the planning for me because I’m a curvy girl and was scared I wouldn’t be able to try on any sample dresses. Before I went to Elena’s, I called and expressed my concern. They were nothing but helping and caring. My appointment was with Elena and she made me feel like a queen when trying on the dresses that I could. I found the perfect dress at her salon and I couldn’t have been more thrilled. I had 4 fittings and Elena altered my dress perfectly. However, I thought some of the alterations were priced on the higher side. I loved how the dress fit and the bustle she created. People are still talking about my dress – I wish I could wear it everyday! Be prepared for appointments to start a few minutes late. Thank you to Elena for making me feel comfortable and beautiful!

I absolutely adore Katia! She was great to work with!!! I loved my pink dress too!

My experience with Bridals by Elena was overall very good. At my initial appointment I was nervous about not being able to find "the one" but Francis (the sale's associate that worked with me) found me the perfect wedding gown! I love my dress and received many complements during and after the wedding about how beautiful it was. Thank you again Francis!

Elena will make you look fabulous!! I looked amaizing at the wedding. Everyone loved my dress. It is far from the DC area, and their schedule is not that flexible, but you will look great!!

Bridals by Elena has beautiful gowns and I was able to find a gown and get it fitted perfectly in the short month of our engagement. The gown was breathtaking and was simple and elegant all in once. Elena herself does the alterations and you can tell she wants you to feel and look as beautiful as you do. There was a small miscommunication when it came to the veil, it was not included in the bag but it was equally a miscommunication on their part as on mine.

I went to several bridal shops in the Annapolis/DC area and Bridals by Elena is by far the best. Frances was absolutely delightful and helped me find my perfect gown, a couture dress by Elena herself. Elena customized my gown with many hand-sewn details and made sure it was absolutely perfect for my big day. Thank you Elena and Frances!

I looked all over for that perfect dress, Betsy Robinson, Gambredellas, and lots of others and could not find it. Walking in to Elena's I didn't know what I wanted, I decided to go solo so I would not be swayed in my final decision which was a great idea because everyone has there own opinion on what you should wear. I told my self to try on dresses that I would typically not wear so I picked one that was all lace, with cap sleeves by La Sposa, Style Flor. When I tried that dress on I instantly fell in love! It was such a beautiful dress and comfortable which is key on your big day. So I purchased it! After it arrived we started on alterations I did not need many so that was nice. I was a little shocked when I found out how much it was going to cost, for the hem, cap sleeves and bustle. I never imagined spending over $400 for alterations and was a little upset. That feeling was all over when I saw how great the dress looked and how talented she is! My dress was gorgeous and the bustle was so amazing, nothing like I have ever seen. Looking at other brides and the bustles they have mine was truly unique!Thanks so much for all your hard work and making this such a fun and pleasant experience for me!

I got my dress and the bridesmaids dresses at Bridals by Elena. The customer service here is a bit unrefined, but I was able to overlook that because I had heard that they did the best alterations of any bridal salon in the area. They certainly lived up to their reputation, the alterations to my dress were exceptional and done in a timely manner. The bustle that they added to my dress was gorgeous, and I liked my dress even better bustled than down! The cost here is somewhat expensive (one of my bridesmaids ordered her dress from a salon in Denver and paid $20 less even without the discount that my other bridesmaids were given at Elenas), but the piece of mind of knowing that my dress would be ready on time and would be beautiful was worth the added expense.

I wanted a lace, A-line wedding dress with a sweetheart neckline. The selection at Elena's is good, but they did not have exactly what I wanted. I ended up getting exactly what I wanted at Elena's, though. How can this be, you ask? Well. I DID find a Martina Liana dress that was a lace cocktail dress and had a silk, poofy ballgown skirt that fastened to it. (http://www.martinalian...) I loved the idea of two dresses in one, but the big ballgown was not really my style. Elena had the idea of buying the cocktail dress with a few yards of the matching lace. She custom-made the skirt for me with a beautiful train with covered buttons. It ended up being exactly what I wanted for the same price of the ballgown. The added bonus was that my formal dress became a dancing dress, and I never even had to change or leave the dancefloor.I had a wonderful experience at Elena's from start to finish. I interacted with Katya, Elena, and Frances during my trials and fittings and they were all lovely. I'm surprised by the negative reviews. The main reason I see for visiting Elena's is that prices in the suburbs are lower than in DC. My old roommate also found her wedding dress at Elena's. She waited a bit too long to order, and the dress was sold and discontinued when she finally wanted to pull the trigger. Elena and Katya hunted down a sample of the dress at a Chicago store and altered it for her, so she ended up paying a fraction of what she was prepared to pay. I'd say that is pretty great service. No photos here until you purchase the dress, just like at Hitched in DC and Betsy Robinson's in Reisterstown. It is an unfortunate policy!

Dress was wonderful! Service was great! Cost was pretty high but was worth it. Made it a great night to remember.

My mom and I both got our dresses here. Elena and her tailoring team are awesome! Customer service can be a bit abrupt and we suffered some scheduling mishaps, with long waits or alterations not done between appointments but the price and the work cannot be beat! Elena and Katia (sp?) are very knowledgeable on wedding dresses and made my dress fit perfectly. My mom also worked with another consultant (a Southern lady) that she just loved and her dress made her look like quite the hot mama! I had found the same dress at another store for 20% more after a trunk show discount than the regular price at Elena's so as far as La Sposa brand goes, their prices are fantastic.

Elena's was overall, a really good experience. Sometimes I waited a while for my scheduled appointments, but the dress turned out perfect and was exactly what I wanted. Elena made sure every detail of the dress was immaculate.

Shopping was fine, there are pins on the floor so watch out. They were patient and let me spend as much time as I wanted in the dresses. Not very fast at getting me my swatch. Only after the dress came in did I found out that they only do fittings on the weekends (though it says it on the contract). Personally I find this practice appalling because it is as if once you buy the dress they no longer care about your big day. Taking off two days of work to go to fittings in severn park was not an option for me, I'd rather save my days off for my honeymoon. Instead I just picked up the dress and found a seamstress closer to me to do the hem. I only felt comfortable doing this though b/c my didn't need much alterations... only a hem and bustle and the hem was easy no lace. Had I needed more I would have been very very upset that I had to take days off work to go to fittings there.

Elena's has a great selection of dresses and if they don't have exactly what you want they can make it happen! Elena and Katia were both very accomodating to my request to have a non-strapless dress. I chose a dress that was strapless but one where I loved the skirt (mermaid style) and the fabric (alencon lace). I told them I wanted a lace v-neck and open back and they said no problem! They helped me envision exactly what I wanted and gave me plenty of opportunities to express my opinions about the work as it progressed. The dresses are affordable but watch out for the additional fees. Be sure to ask up front about all the potential additional costs. For example, if you are between sizes they will order up a size and take in your dress, which is what they did for me. We paid alteration costs on taking in the bust, the hips, etc. Of course we paid a lot for the adding v-straps and purchasing additional lace. Also, I ordered my dress in May and our wedding was in September and we paid $150 extra for rush shipping and still only got it about 5/6 weeks ahead of time. They do a fantastic job on the alterations, which are not unreasonably priced, but can come as a surprise if you are not prepared.

Most importantly - my gown was PERFECT.These are skilled seamstresses and they have a great collection of gowns.There was a tendancy to not be ready for us when we arrived for our appointments (once we had to wait 45 minutes).

I found my dress at Elena's after visiting 3 other stores in Annapolis. They were not the least helpful, but also not the most helpful either. Ultimatley, it was the dress that kept me coming back. It was a La Sposa and not many other places sell this dress. My bridemaids bought their dresses at Elena's tooand they came close to matching the price I found online, so it wasn't too expensive. But alterations are very pricey... I'd say they are worth it, but don't have any way of knowing since I've never had another bridal gown altered. Overall, the experience was fine (MUCH better than Mary's in Annapolis). If I could give them any feedback at all, it would be to be a little friendlier when customers walk in the door. I always felt like I was imposing on them when I would arrive. No one says hello, so more than once I found myself waiting around for someone to help me even when I had an appointment. And to that same point, my mom looked for a dress there too, but the sales woman didn't show her the section for MOB's and we ended up leaving after only seeing the Prom/Formal gowns. It was really odd! Lastly, my groom and his groomsmen ordered the tuxes from Elena's too and they were very nice. It was a Jim's Formalwear and we thought they did a good job with alterations on those.

Alterations are VERY expensive-my bridesmaids paid more for their alterations then they did for their dresses. Service is cold but professional.

Dress cost was much more than online sites and alterations could be found cheaper elsewhere but the service was excellent!

I have mixed feelings about this shop. I bought my wedding dress there, which I LOVED, and they did a great job with the altering, but they were definitely busniess women and charged top dollar for their services. About a month after I bought my dress, I found a little shop (Grace and Elegance, Severn, MD) that sold the exact same dress for $200 less than what I had bought mine for. Bridals by Elena also charged me $200 for a simple veil, and $50 a yard for my sash.

Bridals by Elena is a nice bridal salon in Severna Park, a little bit disorganize for my taste and dresses with no price made feel like they sold me a dress depending on my outter look(I felt like they put a price to myself).After all ,my dress came out OK but I had to remain them over and over what I wanted.Very good seamtresses with poor experience in customer service.If you go there BE PATIENT and HAVE $$$$.

I recommend the services of Bridals by Elena to make your Wedding Day that very special day you always wanted,that will be remembered and cherished by you and all your guests for many years to come. ~~ Angela Neik, www.calligraphybyangela.com Calligrapher 214 957 2155

Bridals by Elena is fantasic bridal shop. The owners will personally attend to your every need. Their alternations are done in-house. They are a top-notch bridal shop and as a wedding planner, I whole heartedly support your getting your gown from Bridals by Elena.

Bridals by Elena is the place to go for your wedding gown and bridesmaid's gowns. Their attention to detail is unmatched anywhere. We highly recommend them for happy brides.

Great dresses, great service.

The service our clients have received from Bridals by Elena has been fabulous! The gowns are even more amazing. This is a company I am eager to send our brides to.