"Lex Bridal Designs"

My dress budget was not very big. I'm more a food and eating girl. I bought my dress at running of the brides and it was at least 2 sizes too big. My grandmother (retired dress maker) had told me what it would take to make the dress fit my body shape and to be on the lookout for anyone who told me different. For my April wedding, I first met with Lex in January and at that meeting everything that my grandmother said the dress would need is what Lex said. Fitting after fitting Lex made changes and recommendations to help my dress really stand out. The end product was amazing and fit my body the exact way that I wanted. At no point in the night was I the girl who was having to hike up the top of her strapless dress. Lex was awesome and well worth it!

Lex is an amazing designer. Her store is filled with other designer dresses but there are a few gems in there that are her own, and I was lucky enough to fall in love with one of them. Let her pick some dresses for you and you won't be disappointed. And the best part, is her alteration skills. She insisted I come in 4x before my wedding to ensure I looked my best, and I did. My dress was gorgeous and I thank Lex for making it happen.

Lex Bridal's was wonderful to me. Lex designs many of her own dresses and that was what I wanted, something original. I did not want something from a Magazine. I went to Lex Bridal and it was the dress in the window. I tried it on and love at first sight. The price was right too! I would absolutely recommend Lex Bridal Designs!

Lex has some very beautiful designs. I ended up having her alter my gown. I also purchased my veil and hairpiece from her. She does beautiful work but I believe her business is seriously lacking in some areas. She is understaffed. We had to go back to her several times after appointments because the dress was not finished when she said it would be. At one point my Mom went to pick up the dress and she brought out the wrong one. This was after she had been there three times the same day. Also, she altered my veil. When we got it home we discovered it was torn. She did replace the veil a week before the wedding, however. She did a good job, but my overall experience there prevents me from recommending her. She is a lovely person and I was disappointed because we would have brought her other alterations if she could just get organized.

Very friendly and helpful. Suggested alterations that made the dress perfect just for me.

I cannot say enough nice thing about Lex Bridal. Andrea listened to what my wedding was going to be like and how much I wanted to spend and picked out the most beautiful dress for me on the first try that came within my budget. They also did a great job on the alterations, even to go so far as to fix my corset because it didn't fit right and then even attached it with snaps to my dress so I didn't tug at my strapless dress all day long! They were so easy to work a with and anyone within driving distance to Annapolis should stop here to at least look.

Lex bridal worked with us over and over considering when we ordered the wedding dress it was size 22 but when I finally went in to get fitted I was a size 16. They totally remade my dress. The only problem we had is with the cost of alterations. We had agreed on a certain price and when they realized how much work they were going to need to do to the dress they changed the price by $250. We had a written contract, but they also had our dress. It was a "what do we do" situation. So we paid the additional $250, they finished the dress, and have given us discounts on cleaing and preservation, so the $250 is the discounts we have received.

I didn't end up buying my dress from Lex, but she did the alterations. My mom is a children's clothes maker (wedding dresses are a bit beyond her skills set) but she understands alterations and what's involved - and she was impressed by Lex's skill and professionalism. The cost is not minimal, but the quality of work is superb. They are also very timely and have things ready when they say they will be. They also make their own flowers that can be worn in the hair. I was able to find one that perfectly matched my dress and it was very reasonably priced. Excellent for alterations!

I didn't end up buying my dress from Lex, but she did the alterations. My mom is a children's clothes maker (wedding dresses are a bit beyond her skills set) but she understands alterations and what's involved - and she was impressed by Lex's skill and professionalism. The cost is not minimal, but the quality of work is superb. They are also very timely and have things ready when they say they will be.They also make their own flowers that can be worn in the hair. I was able to find one that perfectly matched my dress and it was very reasonably priced.Excellent for alterations!

Worst place to buy your dress, would not recommend Lex Bridal at all. Lex the owner is not professional at all when dealing with new brides. All she is interested in is the money. Once you pay for the dress, the friendliness and service ends. I guess you do get what you pay for.

Speechless about this salon! They are the best! Very acomodating,sweet and helpful. I bought 2 wedding gowns for ceremony and recepction. They also customed a necklace with austrian crystals and an umbrella for outside Pictures!! very talented :0) THANK YOU LEX,DEBBIE,NATALIE AND ANDY!!!

I bought an exquisite Kitty Chen wedding dress for $899!!!!! half of the price that other stores. The alteration were a little bit expensive but very worth... Lex should be working in New York with famous designers!!! tHank You Lex and Andrea for the wonderful and trendy ideas !!!! Like I said before: you should be in New York ;)

My daughter's wedding dress was one of Lex's original designs. My daughter wanted a "vintage" look dress and the minute she saw this one she new it was the one. Lex also designed a jacket to go with it that made the whole ensemble drop-dead gorgeous! While we received many compliments about many different aspects of the wedding, the great majority of them were about how beautiful her dress was. It was definitely a "show-stopper." Andrea is a dream to work with. Very patient and calm. She listens to you and helps you create the look you want for your wedding day. You receive a lot of individual attention which is exactly what any bride wants.

I was so happy when I found my dress at Lex. But my was dress was supposed to arrive on a certatin date and it did not. It was about a week late but Lex and her team made the alteration happen! Unfortunately the alterations fee were costly. Overall the experience was great but leave time for mishaps to occur.

the website gives you a good look at what is out there and they are very quick to respond to any questions.

I felt like a million bucks in my wedding dress. Lex and her staff took service to the next level. I had several dress fittings and each time a I left I felt even better about my dress and myself. They are so flexible and attentive to your needs. I immediately fell in love with a dress that Lex had designed herself, and from there we made the dress fit my body like a glove. Many guests complimented my dress and commented that the dress looked like it was custom made for me. Lex Bridal should be the first stop on any Annapolitan list of wedding boutiques. Great dresses, great prices, and great service.

I purchased an EXTREMELY intricate (and expensive!) gown from a woman in England and it arrived much later than expected. I was in a bind and needed alterations asap! My aunt had recommended Lex, so I called her, very nervous about the time constraints and if the alterations needed would even be doable. They met with me the very day I called and were very helpful and calming in my moment of panic :)The dress was too tight across the bust and needed to actually have a bit of material added, which I know can be very difficult, particularly in this case since the dress was not designed with ANY extra material for letting it out. So not only would material need to be added, but a ton of beading had to be done for it match the rest of the bodice.I cannot fully express it, but Andrea and Lex did an amazing job!!! I was so thrilled with their work! it was impeccable and they turned it around very quickly (I had it within a month, but if I had needed it faster, I am almost positive they could have done it).I did pay quite a bit of money for these alterations, but I do believe that this is do to the extreme detail that my dress required and it was well worth it in my opinion! Also, other alteration shops may very well have charged a similar price, but I didn't really shop around...Your wedding dress is such an important part of the day (at least to me it was!) and you can definitely trust it in the hands of these women! Thank you so much!!!

Wonderful. They catered to my every need. I went back many of times due to weight loss and they were always helpful. My dress was amazing and beautiful. The best part about it was I paid a flat rate. Never any alteration fees.

I landed at Lex Bridal after exploring at least four other bridal shops in the DC area. Andrea not only helped me find the dress I'd been searching for, she helped me figure out how to wear my hair AND she hand-made the barefoot flip flops I wore during my beach ceremony. The shop is a little off the beaten path, but the selection is worth checking out.

I fell in love with the first dress I tried on here and knew it was the one. They had a wonderful selection of beautiful gowns and were so easy to work with. They did all of my alterations and sewed a name and date patch (my something blue) into my gown for me. The prices were very reasonable and the customer service was excellent.

I only had my dress altered there, but it was a fantastic experience! The lady who helped me was very nice and very knowledgable. She was able to make my dress shorter (because of the lacework on the bottom, a simple hemming was almost impossible), and put in my bustle OVERNIGHT and it only cost $45. I wish I had bought my dress there too! They had a small but very classy selection of dresses ranging from $300 to a couple thousand. Something for everyone!

I found the dress of my dreams after searching for several months!!! Thanks Lex!!!

WOW! Where to begin.....what a disaster! I was getting married in September knowing I was out of town for the better part of Jul and Aug. After trying on a dress from Lex's bridal in May I decided to purchase it for my wedding. I was willing to purchase the dress off of the rack but was told that the dress was one of Lex's designs and was assured that there was time to make a new dress for my wedding so I paid full price for a new dress. I explained to them that I would not be able to get my first fitting done until the end of August and they said no problem....I wanted to add a little trim to the dress (which I was charged and additional $200 for) but was really excited that I found the Dress!I returned from my trip I went to the shop to get my first fitting done only to find that the dress had been altered already and was too tight. I found this to be strange b/c it was my first fitting in my "new" dress and they had not even measured me. I had lost 15lbs since May so there was no way the dress should have been too tight. They said I needed to wear a girdle!!! The $200 trim had already been attached and was not how I wanted it, I thought we would be going over it at the first fitting......Confused I asked why they would have altered my "new" dress since this was the first time I was stepping into it. Thats when the snowball of lies started.....I let them know that I was not happy with the dress and the trim...I was told that there was not enough fabric left to fix the trim to my liking and they said I needed to go and buy my own fabric to fix their mistake. Visibly upset, I left. Fearing that I was overreacting, I returned with my mom, sister and aunt to get their opinion a few days later....they too agreed that the dress did not look right. At this point the wedding was 3 weeks away. Interestingly enough the dress had a designer "Mooonlight Bridal" tag sewn into it that was not there before as well as a sales tag that was not there before....When I questioned them about the tag they told me that the dress was not one of Lex's designs but was a "Moonlight Design" I asked again why I was told something different and they had no answer for me. At this point I was angry that I had been lied to and asked for my money back as I no longer had the trust in them to fix my dress. I just wanted my money back...they refused. I took the tag off of the dress and went home to see if the style number matched the dress i had purchased. No surprise, when I pulled it up, it was a completely different dress! Basically, they were giving me the dress off the rack that I had tried on in May. When I called them on it and asked them to produce the floor model, they told me they had sold it for and "emergency wedding".Three weeks before my wedding, I ended up going to another shop and got a new dress that I was thrilled with. These people lied to me and they can do the same to you. I do not recommend going to them at all!!!

I had been to many many dress shops looking for the perfect dress. I moved to annapolis and went to Lex Bridal the next day. They were so sweet, not pushy, very helpful and friendly. I found a dress I loved but it was more than I wanted to spend. So I kept looking. 6 months later I still hadn't found anything I liked better than the dress at Lex, so I went back....and they remembered me and my mom and the fact that I had recently moved here. That decided it for me, so I bought the dress. Thank you Andrea and Lex! You are both amazing! The dress fit me perfectly with little alteration, but all the fittings were free. I also bought a tiara there. PS Andrea makes jewelry!

I really didn't know what kind of dress I was looking for. I went into Lex Bridal, and I was the only appointment at that time. (they only have 1 bride at a time) -- They helped me to find the perfect dress - great budget. I had 4 dress fittings (each time I went in, there was something they wanted to tweak!) Alterations were free of charge when I purchased my dress. They made me feel like a princess each time I went in! LOVED the dress!!!

After several disheartening experiences with snobby boutiques who didn't care that I had a budget, I found Lex Bridal and was so glad that i did! The people are amazing and I found my perfect dress!

They've helped me to find the dress of my dreams in 30 minutes!!!It was the first dress that I tried on and I absolutely love it!!!and It only cost $699!! They made my mom feel at home and they also offered us some empanadas(argentinian food I think It was)because We were hungry after shoping all day....No words to describe this Boutique with very talented people...THANK YOU SO MUCH LEX BRIDAL!!!!

VERY PLEASANT EXPERIENCE IN THIS PLACE. ANDREA THE MANAGER HELPED ME A LOT!!!I HIGHLY RECOMEND THIS SALON!!!

My mom toll me about this place because She lives in Annapolis and knows Lex (designer)for 15 years. I did not buy my wedding gown there because they don't have Waters&Waters dresses but I bought from them all my accesories: tiara,gloves,shoes,cathedral veil(very pretty),bra,jewelry,flower girl and the dress for my mom...also they custom my bouquet with beautiful flowers and Andrea helped me EMOTIONALLY about my grandad's death(very nice girl).My only concern was the store hours (from 10 to 6)I highly recommend this place for brides and mothers but if you get off from work after 6 You will have to go there on Saturdays=)

Top quality, very attentive service; beautiful dress selection with great prices; excellent work on the alterations. They made me a custom matching, hand-embroidered lace bolero jacket to go with the dress, which was stunning but a little pricey. They also have a selection of lovely hair pieces and accessories. In summary, this is a small family-owned shop, so the selection of dresses may not be as large as some of the mega-stores, but the dresses they have are gorgeous and the service cannot be matched.

My dress was beautiful and fit perfectly. It was one of Lex's own designs. Their attention to detail and meticulous craftsmanship helped make me feel spectacular.

I was given superb advice in regards to which Wedding gown and material was best for my figure. The gown came in a few weeks later and I simply loved it! I needed some minor alterations. The cost for the alterations were way too high! I made several requests to determine if the Manager would be willing to give me a discount, after all I had purchased the dress from them directly- but to no avail! I decided to take my gown elsewhere for alterations.

I highly recommend Lex’s. If you want excellent personal service you will get that at Lex’s. I enjoyed browsing thru the many dresses and accessories in the shop. They help you with the fitting and the prices were very good for the high end dresses that they have.

Lex Bridal Designs is a truly first rate bridal salon, giving brides to be the ultimate in professional service, and a selection of gowns to make even the most demanding of clients happy.Positive Images by Rettberg, www.billrettberg.com is proud to have Lex Bridal Designs as fellow professional on the Wedding Wire network.