Renaissance Bridal

I found myself free on a Friday morning went to lunch with a friend and we met in York. Being newly engaged we thought it would be fun to go try on dresses because we had nothing better to do and I wanted to start looking to get an idea of what I wanted for my big day. Our first stop was the local chain store which was so crowded it was uncomfortable. The sales people were rude and appalled I thought I could walk in without an appointment. They said we could not look in the racks but rather handed me a catalog and told me to look through that. I put the catalog down and walked out. I knew Renaissance Bridal was nearby so I called to see if I needed an appointment to come by. The woman that answered said they preferred appointments and asked when I had in mind. I asked if they were busy now because I was nearby, she said that's perfect she'd see me in 15 minutes. I arrived and instantly knew I was in better hands. The boutique is beautiful and charming upon walking in. Maggie greeted my friend and I and asked me what I had in mind for my dress. I told her I honestly didn't know I was just trying to see what looked best on my figure (I'm a 14-16-18 depending on where I shop and I wasn't sure what would work well) Maggie took the time to listen to what I did know I wanted and selected 3-4 dresses to start with. She provided honest feedback on each dress and listened again to what I thought about each of them. Taking my likes and dislikes into consideration she went back and got 3 more dresses to try. I fell in love with a dress she had picked and then she added the decorative belt and I fell even harder! With the veil, bracelet, and belt she added to the look I felt more beautiful than I thought possible! I love my dress and cannot wait to wear it this fall! Maggie was great at helping, she made us feel comfortable and was professional through the whole visit. She was fun and honest and I will be recommending her and Renaissance Bridal to anyone that asks!

I worked with Maggie at Renaissance Bridal and she was amazing. I told her my budget and she picked out about 5 dresses for me to try on. Every one of them looked 10x better on me than anything I had seen at David's. She knew exactly what was going to look good on me. The prices are, of course, higher than chain stores, you need to have at least $1,000 to spend, but the service and quality make it worth the cost. The dresses at the other stores looked and felt cheaper. I highly recommend them!

Recently purchased my daughter's wedding gown at Renaissance. The service at this salon was superb. My daughter walked into this salon not knowing what she wanted and left with exactly what she wanted. We worked with Jon Smith and he was extremely professional and knowledgeable and did a great job of being able to read what she liked and disliked about the different dresses and made her try both to confirm things to her so she had no doubts about her choices when she left. The quality of the gowns and the personal service we received here made our experience very positive. I also felt the price we paid for the gown was reasonable for the quality gown we were receiving. We had been to a local chain store in the area and the service was horrible (we basically served ourself even with an appointment) and the quality of the gowns at Renaissance were far superior. We would recommend this salon.

I had the pleasure of working with Maggie when I went to Renaissance Bridal looking for a wedding dress and couldn't have been happier! I had an idea as to the style of dress that I wanted, but she took my thoughts and a sense of my style and quickly brought great options. Which leads to the fact that the store itself has many beautiful choices for every style and look. The silver tray served beverages were a classy touch that brought the experience full circle. I'd recommend to any bride!

Awesome place with great service. Wonderful selection and styles. Can't thank them enough for such helping me pick my dress. I visited 12 shops in Central Pa. While some were good, none compare to Renissance. Maggie helped me but has since taken another job but everyone else has taken just as good of care of me. Thanks everyone.

Renaissance provided excellent and knowledgeable service when it came time to select my wedding gown. The prices at Renaissance were comparable to other bridal salons in York, but a far higher level of service. I worked with Maggie, and she helped me identify what I liked and what I didn't. She knew the dresses - styles, materials, and how alterations would affect the dress. Maggie also offered many good ideas on veil, hairstyle, and jewelry - but wasn't overbearing. The staff accommodated multiple visits, and did not try to hard-sell me on a dress that wasn't right for me. Happy I bought my gown here!

Renaissance Bridal was a dream come true! They were so friendly and helpful!! I tried 3 dresses and found my dress because Mandy listened to exactly what I said and brought me dresses that were exactly me! Thanks to all the wonderful people at renassisnce I have my dream dress! Words can't express my gratitude and happiness! My wedding will be perfect thanks to them! <3

This store exemplifies customer service. If you are looking for a personal shopping experience with people who truly know what they are talking about and bleed passion for what they do, Renaissance is your store. Their price range is on the higher end but not outrageous. I highly recommend making an appointment.

Attention brides...DO NOT GO HERE!!!!! I bought my veil from Renaissance and my dress from somewhere else because it was $500 cheaper at another bridal salon in my area. Yes, they jack up their prices THAT much! I decided to buy my veil at Renaissance because I had my “bridal moment” with that veil and it wasn’t too expensive. So my veil came in and my aunt picked it up for me since she lives in York and I live an hour away. She brings it home and notices something strange. So she takes the veil out of the package to get a better look. There was candy melted onto the veil!!!!! My aunt said it looked like sugar babies (which she doesn’t eat). My aunt didn’t bother to check the veil at the store because you would think they would check the merchandise before they even call the customer! We definitely learned our lesson. What if I didn’t take the veil out until my wedding day?! I would have been screwed. So my aunt took the veil back to the salon the next day. They claim that they check all their merchandise before they send it out. Yea right! On a positive note, they did give me a new veil.

I can't say enough good things about this place and the people that work here. The selection of dresses is great and the staff is so friendly and really knows what they are talking about. Maggie helped me during my first appointment and was awesome! I took one look at the dress she pulled for me and said "I don't think so" and she gently encouraged me to try it on anyway. Thankfully, I listened and it ended up being the dress I wore on my wedding day. I wanted sleeves, but had given up on that idea since non-strapless is difficult to find anywhere. Again, Maggie had a solution and I ended up wearing a lace overlay that looked like part of the dress, but came off for the reception. My only regret (which was my fault because I changed my mind VERY last minutes) was the belt I picked. It was beautiful, but had flowers on it and it didn't really work for my winter wedding. At my final fitting a week before, Beth was there and let me switch it out for a brand new, blinged out belt and it made SUCH a difference. They also had the seamstress at my final fitting and she did a few minor bustle alterations right then and there so I didn't have to come back. The seamstress (I regret not being able to remember her name) is seriously talented! My dress was lace with crystals and beads and tons of detail, so I had no idea how they were going to hem it. She actually removed the lace bottom and re-attached it flawlessly. She also reconstructed the lace jacket to fit me perfectly...all for about half of the price of the first store I looked at who had a 'flat fee' for alterations. The prices here are VERY affordable and the staff is so friendly. Another review said something about finding a dress for cheaper elsewhere. I'm sure I could have saved a few bucks purchasing online from some random place but I was not willing to risk the excellent customer service and alterations. I've heard enough horror stories that I was really picky with a dress shop...and this was it!

I found my dream dress here right away. It was absolutely perfect. It made me feel like Cinderella. The people there were wonderful, the alterations were timely and perfect, everything was seriously picture perfect. I also got my beautiful shoes and jewelry there. Seriously everything was so beautiful and perfect.

I came here as my first stop for a gown with my mom. I knew what dress I always dreamed I would wear on my wedding day, but was open to try on anything. Maggie went and pulled about 10 dresses of all different styles. The first dress she put on me was my dress. Blew every other dress away. Nothing like what I had envisioned for my dress, but so perfect! She shared our enthusiasm, gave honest criticism and opinion when we needed it, then poured us celebratory wine for the moment I chose my dress! I really couldn't ask for a better experience when choosing my wedding gown. It was just as I had always imagined it should be- and I couldn't be more grateful to the staff at Renaissance Bridal for this experience! My only sadness, as well as my mothers, is that we finished this bridal gown search so quickly!!!

My husband also used Renaissance for his tux as well as his groomsmen and our fathers. All the men looked so sharp on wedding day- as I knew John would make sure they would! We had a last minute tailoring issue with my step-son but the staff at Renaissance really made sure that whatever was needed to fix this for wedding day was done- and he too looked handsome as anything!

I couldn't recommend anymore highly than I did for a bride to go to Renaissance Bridal. From the price to the selection to the staff to the overall service- exactly the experience every bride-and groom- should have for this most spectacular event in our...

My experience at Renaissance Bridal was amazing. I went there thinking I knew what I wanted but when I got there Maggie put me in dresses that she knew would look good that I didn't think I would, and I loved them. I ended up finding my perfect dress! I felt like Maggie knew exactly what I was looking for before I did.

As someone who lives in Baltimore County, I began looking for a dress a year in advance at bridal salons all throughout the Baltimore area. I wasn't having much luck though - the nice salons seemed really expensive (my budget was roughly $1500), and the lower end ones seemed cheap and impersonal. Also, none of the employees seemed to really cinch me into the dresses that I was trying on! So it was really hard to get a feel of whether or not something looked good on my frame.
A friend recommended going to Renaissance Bridal in York, which is 45 minutes away. She also said to make my appointment with Maggie. I'm SO glad I went up there. Maggie is great - she is stylish and SO nice, and the first dress she picked out for me ended up being "the one." She also convinced me to try on an off the shoulder lace jacket that buttoned up the back, something I never would have chosen on my own. It was stunning, elegant, and completely transformed the look into something unique. Added bonus, I could take the lace off after the ceremony for a totally different look. Overall, everything went perfectly. The alterations were not inexpensive (but not outrageous either), but they did an amazing job on both the lace and the dress itself. The only negative is they didn’t alter the sleeves to be as tight as I originally asked, but if I had mentioned it to them at my final fitting, they would have corrected it (they offer to do this). I would highly recommend going to Renaissance (ask for Maggie!) for your wedding day. Their prices are lower than Baltimore and their employees are so friendly. The owners, John and Beth, seem to really care about making you look and feel good in your wedding dress.

Renaissance has really beautiful dresses for decent prices. The staff is somewhat snobby and any compliments they gave me didnt feel genuine--actually more like forced. I called to set up my final dress fitting and when I asked if I could come in on a weekend since I work full time they said they usually reserve those appointments for their important customers from out of town. What? Haha. But, the owners are very nice and very helpful and knowledgeable. The staff is also very knowledgeable. They have great product and a lot of unique options. I would recommend it if you don't mind a few snobby girls.

Renaissance Bridal is a girl's dream! John, Beth, Maggie and Lois made sure my gown was classic, stylish, and fit like a glove! The brands they offer are top of the line and the store is so inviting. They bring high fashion to York, PA, and the boutique setting is perfect! The employees at Renaissance care about their customers and really go the extra mile to make sure you not only look beautiful, but feel beautiful on your wedding day! They also have a great selection of party dresses and I hope one day I have an excuse to go buy from this store again!

LOVED my dress! I walked in after having some bad experiences at other bridal salons not wanting to even try on any more dresses. The owners listened to what I was looking for and put me in the first dress they thought would work. It ended up being that very first dress that I purchased - and I have had nothing but phenomenal feedback from so many people at my wedding on how beautiful the dress was. The alterations were done perfectly the first time - I wouldn't have changed anything about my wedding attire!

I loved my dress, they were very helpful when looking for bridemaid's dresses also. They had no problem with last minute appointments to have the girls fitted. The dresses were everything I wanted and then some.

I dreamed of getting my wedding dress from renaissance since I purchased my first homecoming dress there in high school. The dress, the staff, the service, and the experience were beyond my expectations! We also got our bridesmaid dresses and tuxes there as well.

They were great! I LOVE my dress and I felt absolutely perfect walking down the aisle in it. The employees are extremely helpful, when our bridesmaids dresses came in completely wrong 3 weeks before the wedding (this wasn't Renaissance's fault, it was a mistake by the dress manufacturer), RB came to the rescue and did all of the work for us. Their staff negotiated with the dress maker to have new dresses made and got us 10% off each dress and made sure they were delivered to each bridesmaid in time for alterations. They also made sure their seamstress was available to my bridesmaids the week of the wedding just in case they needed extra alterations. The shop is really charming, lots of vintage class. My only complaint was that I had to check to make sure all of the alterations were done correctly on my dress. At my final fitting I found a few things I had requested weren't done, but the seamstress fixed these on the spot and all was fine. However, the loops that held my bustle in place weren't tight enough and my dress didn't stay bustled very well. This probably was because of how big the dress was and may not have been the seamstress' fault, in all honesty. Ultimately I am very glad I got my dress here! I went to pretty much every dress shop in central PA and tried on an insane number of dresses (I fell in love with dress shopping, everything looks fabulous on and you feel like a goddess at the end of each shopping day), RB was among the best for their excellent selection of lace dresses (which was what I wanted). I would also recommend In White in Lancaster, PA, the store owner there went above and beyond for us and if she carried my dress I would have bought it from her just for her excellent customer service. They also had a very wide selection of dress styles and price ranges. You can't go wrong at either shop!

Excellent service! The workers select dresses for you based on your ideals and taste. Huge selection.
Very pleased with my overall experience!

My friend purchased her wedding gown from Renaissance Bridal and then decided to order her bridesmaids gowns from the store as well. I live 4 hours from York, PA and was unable to get to the store to try on the dress so I was given a size chart and told to get measured and choose the dress size that matched my measurements. The contract that each bridesmaid was asked to sign stated that you should purchase your dress based off of the LARGEST MEASUREMENT. Since the gown was not super form fitting, I called the store numerous times before ordering to make sure that the dress chart completely matched the measurements of the dress being ordered. I also asked two different sales associates if I should order a smaller size since the dress was not form fitting and therefore my largest size shouldn't matter as much. I was told that "yes, the size chart is true to size" and "no, order based off of your largest measurement." I was then asked to make the entire payment for the dress upfront so that they would order the dress. When my gown came in it was over 2 sizes too big and could not be altered correctly because of all of the extra fabric and the way the dress was sewn. All five bridesmaids had the same problem, our gowns were all at least 2 sizes too large. One of the bridesmaids was even measured at the store and her gown was 2 sizes too big. When I called the store to discuss my options, I was immediately taken aback by the rude, unprofessional and downright nasty behavior of the "saleswoman." When I asked to speak to a manager she informed me that she was the OWNER. She told me she did not care that the size chart was incorrect and that she would not help me and it was my fault for ordering the wrong size even though it was the size shown on the chart and her salesgirls agreed that the size I ordered was the correct size. The owner then screamed at me that the contract said the dress could not be exchanged and if I didn't like it that its "tough" and that her contract was "legal" so I couldn't do anything about it. I then spoke to the bride who not only purchased her gown at Renaissance Bridal as well as 5 bridesmaid dresses but also had her grandmother purchase a $700 gown at the store and the grooms mother purchased a gown there as well. When the bride spoke with the owner, the owner not only screamed at her and told her she didn't care how much money she spent at the store but also threatened her that she would stop alterations on her bridal gown two weeks before her wedding "if there was a problem." Not only is this company fraudulent and unprofessional but purchasing anything from this store or the woman who runs it would be making a deal with the devil. This is not a woman or a company that I would want to deal with when it comes to purchasing the most important gown you will ever wear.

Renaissance Bridal is the best place around for high quality, fashionable gowns. From my first appointment to my final fitting Renaissance went above and beyond to make me feel special. I could not have been happier with the experience I had there and my gown was perfect!

Renaissance Bridal has the most unique and beautiful dresses! I would recommend them to anyone. They are as excited as you are to find you your perfect dress.

The staff at Renaissance was great. The owners, Beth and John, are amazing and really spend time with each bride. The dress I picked was not one I would have even tried on if it wasn't for John's persistance.

I have been getting dresses at Renaissance since I was little for pageants and dances and I got my rehearsal dinner dress here as well. It was truly amazing and fit perfect thanks to Renaissance. They still have the best quality service and dresses around.

Renaissance Bridal was absolutely amazing! They were so friendly and they helped me find the perfect dress! They were also extremely wonderful about working with my schedule in terms of appointments since I live out of state. Highly recommended!

I bought my dress, veil, decorative hair piece, and decorative belt from Renaissance Bridal. Their service is great, and always made me feel like the only bride in the salon each time I went in. It's a really nice bridal boutique, which has a great, personable feel that you don't get from a big chain like David's Bridal. I was THRILLED with the outcome of my complete wedding day outfit, and received many compliments on how beautiful the dress was. Being a bridal boutique rather than a large bridal chain, the prices are somewhat high, but COMPLETELY worth it!

Beautiful and unique gowns, wonderful service, and great professionalism. They truly helped find my special dress and it looked nothing like anything I'd ever seen before, just loved it!

I got an absolutely gorgeous dress from here on sale and it was a terrific value. The people that work there were wonderful and attentive and they helped with every little detail from picking out the dress to making sure the shoes and jewelry I had chosen matched perfectly with the dress. They also were great help in picking out bridesmaids dresses and making sure all of them were fitted and altered if needed. It's a wonderful shop to get one of a kind dresses. It is expensive but if you go on a sale day --- you can find a terrific deal like I did.

I visited numerous bridal shops before heading to Renaissance Bridal. What a difference! The owner of the store is AMAZING! I can't even put into words how awesome he is. I ended up buying a dress that was not at all what I THOUGHT I wanted. I never would've picked this dress out on my own but he had a method for helping you. He KNOWS what he is talking about and isn't just some young sales girl trying to get you to buy every dress you put on. I had a fantastic experience at this store, from start to finish, and bought my veil and accessories there. A fabulous selection of stylish dresses at prices that won't break the bank (I don't think they have many dresses that are over $2k). If you're in the area, you MUST check them out!

Everyone at Renaissance was a pleasure to work with. They were responsive, attentive, and willing to make changes at the last minute to make sure my dress fit exactly the way I wanted it to. They were the only dress shop in town with such beautiful, well-made dresses.

Shopping for my bridal gown was a fun, enjoyable experience. The shop owner asked my what type of gown I was looking for then pulled gowns with multiple variations of that style for me to try. I ended up loving two gowns, one which I never would have picked out myself. They were so incredibly patient with me as I went through the process of figuring out which dress was "my" dress. This was the perfect place to find your dream gown!

I went in to see if it was a place I wanted to make an appointment in shopping for my dress. Two of the 5 staff members were quite rude to me and none of them were willing to give me a brief explanation of their services and a show of a couple of dresses. They made me feel very unwelcome. I recognize that might be an out of the ordinary request, asking to see a few things without trying them on, but I don't think it's unreasonable. They could have been much more kind.

Great Selection and prices for very low end to high end!! I had on $10,000 + designer dresses on in Philly and the selection that York had was just as wonderful. Beth, the owner, was amazing, professional and friendly to work with. She made you feel like a beautiful bride but guided you in the right direction with what looked best for your body type. They created my entire look from jewlery to my veil and shoes - - - the girls that work at this bridal shop have a gift of choosing the right accessories to make everything come together. Renaissance gets the best bridal collection and acessories! picture courtesy of www.thewiebners.com

I LOVE THEM!! Unbelievable assortment, value and service! I have already been recommending to everyone! I received so many compliments on my dress saying how it was so unique. They have any and everything imaginable!

I had gone to Renaissance Bridals in February of 2007 to look for a dress I had long dreamed of. I had searched and searched, in my (expensive) home country Japan, online, and in several bridal shops around the Lancaster area. Kathy Bateman, the lady who helped me find the dress I want, was beyond professional. She was patient, kind, and did not try to sell me something out of my reach. All of their dresses were gorgeous (with mine being, of course, the best ;) ) I felt so relieved that I had finally found the dress that I wanted, but there was only one problem. I had to go back to Japan in one week, and did not have the time for a fitting appointment. Then they came up with this wonderful plan. They asked when I was coming back to the states (June 18), when I was leaving Pennsylvania (June 22) for my San Diego/Fallbrook wedding (June 28), and suggested that I come on June 19 so that they could finish the dress by June 20 if not June 21!! They were amazing, and outstanding, and professional beyond words! Beth Smith was the lady that helped me with the fitting and the sewing in just a day and a half! AND, she did it perfectly. I did not have to go back and have things redone.

They had bent their backs backwards just to help me get the dress that I wanted. That is the kind of service any bride-to-be would appreciate. They even remember my name. They are simply outstanding. You will find $1000-2000 dresses with the quality of $4000-5000, or $10,000-$12,000 quality if you are familiar with the high Japanese standards. The dresses are exceptional, the people purely professional. And everybody, I mean everybody, loved my dress. They still talk about it to this day! I would highly, highly recommend Renaissance Bridals.