Charolette's

Ordered dress was beautiful. During ordering process, Charlotte's misinformed me about availability of petite size, which increased alteration costs.

I shopped at a few other locations before going to Charlotte's. I'm sort of a tom boy, so I felt so out of place at the totally public places like David's Bridal where I often felt awkward and rushed. It was so embarrassing for me to be on display for the whole store! It was such a different experience at Charlotte's- it was intimate, at our own pace, and relaxing. Our consultant, Melissa, was such a sweet and observant woman. She was really skilled in helping me figure out what I was wanted for- I had no idea at first! She was fun to talk to and was so non-judgmental and respectful when I asked to only see dresses less than $1,000, and I found the perfect dress well within my budget. I would highly recommend Charlotte's to any bride!

I went to charolette's after searching for my wedding dress at davids bridal and many bridal fairs. As I first walked in I knew it was going to be a completely different experience. It was so relaxing and the consultant I worked with was wonderful. I had become overwhelmed at looking at dresses and she went back to the basics with me and pulled different styles and as I tried on every dress she asked me what I liked about the dress and what I didn't like about the dress. From this she would pull new dresses that would fit what I liked. I found my perfect wedding dress and absolutely loved it!!!!

All of the women were so helpful and nice!! One even came in early to let me get sized for my dress before I had to go out of town!!

Charolette's was the first and only wedding dress shop I visited. I made an appointment there because I had heard consistent great things from actual brides themselves. I can honestly say they lived up to every expectation I had. My bridal consultant, Emily was very sweet and not pushy at all. I actually fell in love with the very first dress I tried on! She was very helpful, positive, and never seemed annoyed when we were trying to decide between dresses. My dress came in earlier than predicted and all the consultants I spoke to over the phone were always very helpful. They seem always on top of things and I was always notified right away when things came in. Jeri, the manager, was especially very nice to work with and she always made sure I was taken care of. When a slight problem arose with my dress, she had every solution ready to fix it and she did. She eased my mind and I knew everything would be ok. I also highly recommend working with one of their recommended seamstress, Lorraine. She was very sweet and very quick. I also purchased dye-able shoes, a customized ring bearer pillow, and two veils from Charolette's. Everything I received was the best quality and I never had any problems working with them. My only wish is maybe they could get a little better lighting in their dressing rooms. I sometimes felt I looked more pale than I was, but it was nothing horrible. All in all, amazing customer service and really reasonably priced dresses and a great selection. It is no wonder they are always constantly recommended from brides themselves.

Charlotte's was by far the best dress shop in Portland that I went to... and believe me, my mom and I went to plenty. They have a huge selection but you never feel overwhelmed because you have your own private room and they bring in a few dresses at a time. It gets busy on the weekends, so be sure to book an appointment.

A friend got her bridesmaid dresses at Charlotte's but I was rather disappointed when my girls and I went. There was very little selection and what they did have was only in the size they happened to have on the hanger. If that size wasn't you, then you were kind of out of luck for being able to try on the dress before ordering it. They would be a fine shop if you knew exactly what you wanted (wanted a specific brand name) and just needed them to do the sizing and ordering. THe girl I worked with there was really nice, but the dress selection was poor. Same for the wedding gown. There were only a few in the store and were organized by designer name. So, if you know what designer you want, call ahead and see if they carry it before going in. Also, it was busy when we were there and we didn't have an appointment. Make sure you call ahead and schedule an appointment.

Charlottes was professional. I loved the selection. The only negetive was the fact that the building is not wheelchair accessible which was difficult with one of my bridemaids being in a wheelchair. Love the $100.00 saing from the bridal show though!

There are so few great dress shops in Oregon--Charlotte's is definitely the best one I went to. The sales girls were great---really knowledgeable and helpful. I found the dress I was looking for there---they had a great selection and I actually found more than one that worked for me.

I went to just about every bridal store in the area and none of them compared to Charlotte's. Each bride gets a suite to try gowns on with just your friends and family looking at you instead of every other person in the store sharing mirrors with you. I just gave my consultant a cague description of what I was looking for and she pulled 20 dresses she thought I might like. I didn't have to waste time looking through racks to find what I wanted to try on, all that was done for me. Plus, they let me keep my dress at the store until two months before the wedding when I needed to take it to the seamstress.

This adorable little boutique has tons of options in MANY price ranges. It is very easy to make appointments, they provide a very comfortable environment, and they have a wonderful, friendly staff who remembers your name (a big deal for meJ). If you chose a Casablanca dress, you can basically design your own dress (which is what I did). They provide steaming before and preservation after the wedding. They also have veils, bridesmaid dresses and many accessories that you need for the BIG DAY.

They are easy to keep in touch with and kept me updated on the dress making process. Since we moved our wedding date up two months, we put a rush order on the dress and it arrived in PLENTY of time. They worked patiently with me as I picked out the custom pieces for my dress and accommodated several different groups who wanted to see my dress.

Just about the only shop I found where a size 18 can try on dresses.I loved my dress, I loved that Charlottes handed out $100 coupons at the bridal shows, and I loved that when my out of town Maid of Honor came for a visit, they let me take her in and try on the dress for her.Wonderful!

Loved my simple dress. Found it online and was sized and ordered all at once when I came in. They had the same dress in stock so it was reasuring to go ahead and order. Referred me to a get low key alterer and specialty bra company too. Good job ladies!

the gals at charlottes were helpful with every step, they helped me with picking out my dress the bridesmaides dresses abd flower girls dresses too! and the boys tuxes, and provided great ideas for other services.... with all of the uncertainty in a wedding i had complete confidence that everything with the wedding attire would be right! i would recommend them to everyone!

I truly enjoyed working with Megan at Charlottes Bridal. She learned my style and vision, and found 5 dresses that all worked! Each dress I tried on was beautiful and I had a difficult time choosing, until I tried on the 5th dress. It was couture; gorgeous, and fit like a glove. I thought maybe the price point would be too high for our budget, but it came in at under. Charlottes Bridal is a vendor at the Portland Bridal Show, and I was able to receive a $100 off coupon and apply it to my dress. Not only was I happy with the look of the dress, I was happy with the price, and that is important when you’re planning a wedding.

Well, I went to many places around the Portland area. The ladies at Charolette's were so helpful. I even had an out of towns bridesmaid that was hard to get a hold of and one of the girls took care of everything for me. It was an amazing experience.

Charlotte's was the first store I went to when looking for my wedding dress. A bridesmaid of mine had recommended them since she had such a good experience there for her own wedding. I loved the large size of the fitting rooms, I had a few friends with me when trying on gowns, and we weren't crammed at all. The fitting room attendant was very helpful, even pulled a few dresses I hadn't originally thought would suit me. To my surprise, I ended up buying one she suggested. In my process of searching for the perfect dress, I did go to nearly all the other wedding dress shops in town. Charlotte's was by far the best in terms of selection, room, comfort, and service. The only problem I had was my dress came in a month later than anticipated, seem to be an issue on the designer's end. This is why I rank it a 4, rather than a 5.

The staff at Charlotte's are professional and organized. They made me feel important and unique. I had visited other 'chain' bridal stores and was made to feel like nothing more than a number. At Charlotte's you are given a private dressing room and a consultant who is more than willing to work with you. I absolutely loved my dress and I am so glad that I went to their store.
Jessica Jimenez

I was able to get my Casablanca wedding dress at Charolette's for way less then anywhere in Portland, and their service was wonderful. I received my dress and bridesmaids dresses much early then the original estimate which was a nice surprise. I looked at other shops and shopped around, and Chaolette's met all of my needs with flying colors.

I had been referred to Charlotte’s by multiple friends and it was the last of 4 bridal salons I went to. By the time I arrived I had narrowed my focus to the style of dress I wanted so when the bridal consultant interviewed me it was pretty clear the style of dresses to pull. Once I found the dress the staff at Charlotte’s were wonderful and made the process of purchasing, alterations, etc., very easy.

I found my dress right away (luckily). Charlottes doesn't let you look through their dresses. Instead, you go to a very large fitting room where the sales girl brings you styles to try on. Luckily they had a postcard in the fitting room with a dress that was beautiful so I requested to try IT on, and it looked great. After that... everything was wonderful. It came on time, had a great price, and was fitted well by their recommended seamstress.

I went to a lot of dress shops and the service here was really good. I liked having a big private room and having dresses brought to me based on my likes/dislikes. They are willing to spend as much time with you as you need in order to find the right dress.

I have to say Charlotte’s Bridal was a wonderful boutique experience. I had my own room and assistant helping me find the perfect dress. They have a fabulous selection sure to fit any bride’s specifications. Once I did find my dress, it was promptly sent off to be made, I was called right when it came in about 5-6 months later (which is very normal for wedding dresses) and they referred me to a couple of people in and out of house to get the alterations done prior to my big day. They also pressed the dress for me once it got closer to my date. It was one of the easier things I dealt with and they made my experience simple and enjoyable. I would recommend Charlotte’s to every bride.

I chose to go with Charlotte’s due to having had such a wonderful experience picking out my wedding dress. They picked up right where they left off meaning they handed me some books based on the things I mentioned that I liked and thought would look good on the bridesmaids in my wedding party. I was able to find a dress in the exact color I wanted and that was simple but elegant for my wedding. I can’t say enough about this place. There were discounts applied because of how many were in the party and when you are paying for a wedding, any discount is always welcome. The girls had their dresses come in earlier than expected and everything turned out great. Thanks again to the ladies at Charlotte’s.

There dresses are beautiful and they give you a room to yourself. They are always positive and so helpful, they made my experience perfect!! My dress was so beautiful and I was so happy with it!! I HIGHLY recommend getting your dress here!!

After going to a few shops around town and having to pick out dresses to try that were jammed on racks in plastic bags and then having to cram myself into a small dressing room and having to get dresses on myself (not an easy task!!!), I went to Charlotte’s. We got set up in a large room full of light and flowers. The woman who helped me went through a series of questions with me to determine what kind of event we were having and what I wanted to wear. She then picked out a few dresses and helped me try each of them on. We were there for a few hours and I found it! They told me it would be 4-6 months to get it in and it arrived within a month! I highly recommend the service and selection at Charlotte’s.

Charlottes was one of a few places I looked for my dress. I went there first and then shopped around. I quickly found out that Charlottes was the best dress shoppe in town.

Charlotte's was really excellent! They were very nice and extremely helpful. The only problem I had was that they only carry dresses up to a 14 and I am big busted so I needed a larger dress to fit my top half. They ordered a dress in my size to try and I wasn't obligated to buy the dress if it didn't work. Luckily it was perfect and there was no need for anything else.

This dress shop is fantastic. You get your own room for you and your party, and the consultants offer amazing service. They will let you pick your own dresses, or bring you some based on your tastes. My consultant picked out the dress I ended up buying! The prices are amazing as well.

My first visit to Charlotte's was meant to merely browse their inventory, however the salespeople there were nice enough to allow me an hour window in which to try on some dresses! This was impressive being that I had no appointment and was pretty much lost in regards to what kind of dress I wanted. Overall, very friendly and helpful salespeople who were not stuck up or snooty; reasonably price--my dress was about 500 bucks. My dress was awesome and I had no problems with getting it on time--everything went smoothly. The only reason this doesn’t get a 5 is due to the fact that I was not drinking wine and eating chocolate covered strawberries throughout the whole experience.

Beautiful dress! When it was ordered, the slip was not ordered with it. This was not caught until the morning of the wedding! They were not open on Sundays but luckily there was an emergency number on the front door that we called. The owner came down to give me a slip to borrow. I didn't receive any discount for this error. It was definitely not an ideal fit, but I was glad I had something! They didn't have an alterations service easily available but recommended someone to us 4 yrs. ago. I wasn't particularly happy with them because it was a strapless dress that I had to keep pulling on to keep it up. I would definitely go there again for a dress but other things like slips, shoes, alterations, and veils I'd purchase elsewhere.