Dolores Bridal Boutique

Dolores Bridals is where I had my bridesmaids get their dresses from. They had a great deal on the dresses because they included alterations. I had a few issues with them though. First issue was that I had 6 bridesmaids and when 2 of them came individually to get fittings, the called ahead and made appointments and no one in the store when they got there. The times they have posted on their site are EXTREMELY flexible and really are determined when they want to be there or not. Three of my bridesmaids had issues once they got their dresses and were fitted. One was given a specific day to come back to get her dress, when she arrived they could not find her dress and then when it was found, they wanted her to wait for it to be altered when they already had it for 1 WEEK. Another of my bridesmaids went back for her second fitting after alterations and she was told by the owner rudely that it looks like she is getting bigger and she needs to make sure she doesn't gain wait because she will charge her. Lastly, my other bridesmaids got there and they would not take her credit card for the transactions, but when I went with another bridesmaid they took the credit card. They need to figure out their policies and stick with them and also need to stick to their appointment times.

After having done some research on Google, I finally found myself at this pleasant and relaxed boutique. I had previously gone to a number of other bridal shops and malls but was disappointed with the quality of the gowns, and the lack of care and attention given during my visit. This boutique completely over exceeded my expectations! I went in with my sister and tried on a couple of gowns. The dresses at this shop were the lightest in weight and very well constructed compared to all the dresses that I had tried on before at the other shops. I decided to come back with my mo and try on the gowns again and surprisingly Maria, the owner, remembered a number of details that I had mentioned at the previous visit! I definitely recommend this boutique for anyone who appreciates honesty, quality, and great service. If you want the best care and the perfect dress, then Dolores Bridal is an absolute must!

Elena

The ladies that work at this shop are THE BEST! I had no problems with making appointments, the dresses for my bridesmaids or the politeness. I don't understand some of the reviews that I've read about this shop from other sites because they were extremely accommodating. They have a wide selection of dresses to chose from. The shop is quite small, but sometimes quaint is better!

All 5 of my bridesmaids got their dresses from Dolores. I had a small issue with being notified when the dresses had come in (I had to call several times to check on them and they did not call when they had arrived). Everything worked out very well, though. The price of the dress included alterations and was the most reasonable price of any surrounding shop. The alterations were great and nobody had to return a second time. All in all it was a good experience! :)

My Sister and I are bridesmaids in our friends upcoming wedding and we decided to get our dresses here. Our first impression was the place was not in the best condition, and the woman who claimed she owned the boutique was not very friendly, but we moved forward as we were on a time constraint and needed to get this done. My Sister's dress came in 5 sizes TOO BIG, and they would NOT take any responsibility for this! It was shocking! All my sister wanted to hear was we apologize and do not worry we will have this fixed, but the woman and her colleague (I still do not know which one own it as they have both claimed to!) were VERY lazy and sat behind the front desk chewing gum louder than you can imagine and not paying any attention to their customers. I tried my dress on after alterations and it fit fine, but under the armpits it was a bit fitted, so as I was bringing the dress up to the front desk, a Bride who was shopping around, was chit chatting with me and asking me when I was getting married as I had my engagement ring on and I told her in June but this dress was for my friends wedding. I told her under my breathe "this has not been a pleasent experience, you should try some other places". As I was finishing my sentance, the woman named "Rose" LUNGED from behind the counter and started SCREAMING AT THE TOP OF HER LUNGS to me telling me I was disrespectful, rude, etc.! Mind you, there were other girls in the shop at the time with there Mothers and friends. I was in such shock, I honestly just stood there and then as she was getting IN MY FACE, I told her to back away from me and that she was a horrible unprofessional business owner and that her service is disgusting and she should be ashamed of herself, considering there were 2 other girls there shopping around for their weddings. She proceeded to call me DISGUSTING names and threw my bridesmaids dress at me and told me to never come back to her store which is VERY dirty. She also made bizarre comments to her colleague about telling her to someone they knew which was a man's name. I almost called the police, as I did not understand who they were calling. It was probably one of the worst experience's I have ever had. In my entire 28 years of living, I have never been attacked like this. I thought the woman was going to get physical - she LUNGED in my face and it turned into a horrible screaming match. I am a bride myself, and am getting married this June, and would ENCOURAGE all of you girls out there reading this to stay far away from this place! Go to a place that has good people that own it or work there and that want to help you and take care of you and your Bridal party. This place is VERY shady and the people that own the boutique are disgusting and VERY angry women and just slobs.

We were very pleased with both the wedding dress and bridesmaid dresses from Dolores bridal. The staff was pleasant and we liked the non-pushy vibe of pick your own to try on dress style they use in the store. All the dresses arrived exactly as ordered and even problem sizing (more than one bridesmaid was very plus size) was not a problem for them. They did the fittings until the dresses fit just right. I would definitely use again if I needed another formal dress. And the price is unbeatable. Having the alterations included in the price eliminated a lot of hassle and extra cost.

Rose is one of the most helpful people I encountered during my wedding planning process. In fact, she picked out my dress for me and I loved it! Dolores' bridal was very reasonable with alteration fees for all of my bridesmaids. I got everything there - dress, purse, jewelry, tiara, and veil.

There was no question where I would start looking for my dress-- everyone in my family has started their gown search at Dolores'. I found the dress of my dreams, negotiatied a fair price, and was thrilled to find a gown so quickly. Then came time for the alterations. What a nightmare! To this day their are pictures of me in my gown that make me want to cry because the alterations completely ruined the line of my dress. It was let out in places that fit me properly and when the straps were taken in, it shifted the dress up so it no longer fit in the waist. When I pointed this out, the seamstress said it was probably becuase I had gained weight and I should watch what I eat more carefully. On my wedding day, my mother noticed a tear in the side of my dress (which she smartly did not point out until the next day!) that had certainly not been there before. If I had to do it over again, I would certianly purchase a dress from Dolores' and have it altered elsewhere. The alterations ruined an otherwise perfect dress and shopping experience.

I have no problems with this vendor, she did an excellant job with my dress and all the girls' dresses. She even made alterations the day before the wedding for a late arrival bridesmaid. She was able to beat the price from all other places for my bridesmaid dresses and my dress.

I was very disappointed with the attention I got at four or five bridal salons I visited in Middlesex County, most of the time I felt rushed, the salespeople were pushy or even intrusive to the point that one insisted on being in the changing room with me at all times! At Dolores Bridal, they were very attentive to the styles I liked, features about various dresses I wanted, and viola-- they pulled out my dream dress, the Maggie Sottero Dion. They offer free unlimited alterations, free storage, free steamings. I got my bridesmaid dresses, After Six A#6192 in Claret, at this bridal salon too. My only disappointment was that I had told them to sew cups into my dress and they forgot despite two fittings, and they asked for an additional $50 to alter one of my bridesmaids dresses. They were also curt to my maid-of-honor when she asked them to hem the dress a bit, and take a little fabric in on the sleeves-- but aside from that, they were wonderful. They even stayed open late to get our dress es altered.