Park Avenue Bridals

The customer service at Park Avenue goes unsurpassed! They had MUCH to choose from and were extremely helpful. Jasmine, my seamstress was such a sweetheart and fixed my dress to perfection. I gave them a 9 because of their payment policy, we were not allowed to pay by credit card for the final payment, which was an inconvenience to some of my bridesmaids (plus I had to carry over $1000 in cash for my dress, which I wasn't too happy about).

I worked with Patty and she was great! They were very friendly, worked within my budget and put up with all of my craziness while I was searching for "The Dress". The seamstress was great, never had an issue with alterations and I loved my dress!

Large selection of dresses and alterations are wonderfully done. My saleslady, Ginny, was extraordinarily patient as I tried on upwards of 40 dresses and came to the shop 3 separate times before ordering my dress! The negatives - they rip the tags out their dresses, which I didn't appreciate, especially if you want to find a picture of the dress online to remember what it looked like. Also, they really mark up the prices of their dresses, and they have a "flat" alteration fee of $250. I thought this was beyond ridiculous since all I needed was a hem and bustle.

I cannot say enough about my experience at Park Ave. From the moment we arrived until the dress was picked up, we were treated wonderfully. Andrea was our main sales person, but Patty also helped out along the way. Andrea is wonderful and felt like part of the family after awhile, after all the drama I had with someone in my bridal party, she was there the whole way along to smooth things over and not let the primadonna I am referring to get her way, LOL. Jasmine did alterations and she was meticulous, not stopping until everyone was satisfied. Patty did help me initially with picking out gowns, and the one that I went with is one I was like, nah, I don't want strapless. Well what they say is right, what you envision is not what you wind up buying! My gown was gorgeous (Maggie Sottero, Violetta), and I added on double spaghetti straps, which I am glad to have done b/c I didn't have to lift it up all night. The alterations wound up being reasonable b/c there were so many, esp. the charge for the bustle, b/c they did 4 different kinds of bustles to get all the detail on the train to show up properly (they only charged me for 1). The veil was pricy but it saved me hassle of finding it elsewhere so I just paid for it.

I WISH I had a nice review for Park Ave Bridals, but after being a bridesmaid 14 times AND FINALLY a Bride, my experience w/Park Ave was AWFUL!!! I bought my dress there (which I LOVED), but as SOON as the dress was bought, the "professionalism" stopped!! I had to make MULTIPLE trips back for SIMPLE alterations that cost $250 (flat fee). THen HAD TO PAY $125 to bustle it. (WHO DOES'NT BUSTLE a bridal dress??!?) The ALterations, were NOT done well, the dress kept falling ALL night and the seams were opening!!! I would recommend that one who BUYS their dress/dresses ther GO ELSEWHERE for their alterations!!! I WISH I HAD!! My bridesmaid dresses were bought elsewhere (Alfred Angelo dresses) and my girls paid almost $50 LESS that @Park Ave AND they paid $35 for alterations!!! One was even added onto because of a pregnancy!!! their dresses held up GREAT, I only wish MINE HAD!!!

Love, love, love the ladies at Park Avenue Bridals in Verona, NJ!! After going to a million places, I had found a couple cute dresses but nothing that screamed "I'm yours, baby!" Well Patty and Co. at Park Ave took the time to really get to know me and what I was looking for (and a few things I wasn't but I'm glad they had me try on!) I got a beautiful couture dress at a reasonable price ($2600, with some significant tweaks and alternations) And I am happy to say that with 74 days until the big day, they have been so helpful with everything--ordering, first fittings, veils, etc. I can't wait to wear my dress!

My mother, flower girl and 3 of my maids got their dresses there also. And everybody just loves them!

Overall my experience here has been positive. My initial visit to Park Ave Bridals was so-so; I felt like I was a nuisance her and communication was not good. Upon going back and working with someone else, I've had a much better experience and found a wonderful dress. Alterations seem to be on the high side, considering the $250 fee does not include the bustle, cups, or some other things that I think should be included.

Be sure to work with Ginny or Patty and your experience here will be wonderful.

Park Ave Bridals is the BEST!!! I can't say enough about my WONDERFUL experience there!! I am a full figured girl and was so nervous about going dress shopping. So many of my friends bought there dresses at Park Ave and convinced me to go try on. I LOVED every minute of it!!! MY saleswoman Joan made it fun and made me feel like a princess (and a size 2 LOL!!) The whole experience there was perfect- my fittings went great and I got soooooo many compiments on my wedding day!! I would HIGHLY RECOMMEND Park Ave to everyone!! Especially the "bigger brides!"