Amanda Ritchey Bridal Beauty Reviews
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4.6 out of 5 rating
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Kaitlyn H. Sent on 01/16/2024Do I Have to Take It Off?
I don’t regularly wear dresses, so when it came time to start shopping for my wedding dress, I was nervous it would take forever to find one. I booked an appointment with Amanda one Saturday morning and another appointment with another shop in the afternoon. After leaving Amanda’s, my bridal party and I were so happy with the experience that we didn’t even want to go to the next shop! Amanda was so friendly and had a really good eye for what would look good on me. She started out with a mix of dress styles based on a brief discussion of my preferences. She really listened to my feedback and expertly guided us through tons of styles to narrow it down. Her approach really helped me feel more confident in the style I settled on. I tried on my future dress somewhere in the middle of the appointment but I couldn’t believe how quickly I found “the one”, so just kept trying more on. We all kept comparing those dresses to the dress I loved, so it was pretty clear it was the winner. Amanda suggested I come back a few days later to make sure it was still the one I wanted and I really appreciated that she wasn’t trying to push it on me. After trying the dress on again, it was a no brainer and I bought it. When the dress finally came in, Amanda recommended a tailor who was fantastic. I got so many compliments on the style and the fit of the dress, even that it seemed like it was made just for me. I felt so beautiful and comfortable the whole time I wore it. I didn’t want to take it off! After the wedding, I was also able to bring the dress back in for preservation. The whole experience with Amanda was awesome and I highly recommend her shop.Amanda Ritchey Bridal Beauty's reply:
Kaitlyn!
This beautiful review has warmed my heart on this freezing cold day! Your willingness to share your experience is so appreciated. My staff and I appreciate your business and we are so happy to know that we were able to provide you the service and expertise that you deserve! Congratulations to you!
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Emily S. Sent on 11/07/2023the dress experience every bride deserves!
I can't speak highly enough of Amanda's Bridal Boutique, particularly their Annapolis location. My journey to find the perfect wedding gown had been quite a rollercoaster, with numerous disappointments at various dress shops. Being a plus-sized bride, it was disheartening to encounter places that either lacked options for my size or had employees that were not helpful when it comes to fitting a curvy gal!
At Amanda's, however, everything changed. The experience was nothing short of refreshing. Not only did I find my dream wedding gown, but my mom also discovered her stunning mother-of-the-bride dress there. What set Amanda's apart was the way they made me feel from the moment I walked in. It's not easy for a plus-sized bride to feel worthy of that fairytale dress shopping experience, but Amanda's team made me feel like I truly deserved it.
Their collection of dresses was impressive, and the consultants were incredibly helpful. I never felt rushed or during my fittings, and their genuine effort to make me feel like a princess was truly heartwarming. Amanda's goes above and beyond to cater to every bride, ensuring that everyone can have their moment to shine and feel like royalty.
I am forever grateful to Amanda's for providing not just a dress for myself and for my mom, but an unforgettable experience that made me feel beautiful and confident on my special day. I cannot recommend this business enough for their exceptional service and commitment to making every bride feel cherished and celebrated.Amanda Ritchey Bridal Beauty's reply:
Emily!
This makes my HEART smile! Thank you so very much for your kind review of my business. It was a pleasure assisting you and I am so grateful for your willingness to share your experience with other brides that may be nervous to start their shopping! Congratulations to you and I wish you the very best!
Warm regards,
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Kim Sent on 02/08/2015I purchased my dress at the Parkville location and it was an amazing experience! My consultant Heather was easy to work with and really listened to what I wanted. The appointment went so smoothly and in under an hour I was able to try almost a dozen dresses on. It was my first time dress shopping and I ended up buying my dress on the spot because she found exactly what I was looking for. I'd definitely recommend this store to any bride!! -
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Shelby S. Sent on 02/23/2022Patient and Professional
Sara was wonderful!! I was looking for a wedding dress with 5 months until my wedding. Sara listened to what I wanted in a dress, pulled beautiful dresses, and did not rush me into making a purchase. This was the first place I went and wasn't sure if I was ready to commit to the dress I found. Sara put no pressure on me and said I could think it over and to call back if I'd like to buy it. I went to a couple other bridal stores after who rushed me and tried to pressure me into buying a dress that day. I called Amanda Ritchey's store back and asked if I could try the dress on again. They let me come in again try the dress on and buy it. All the girls there were super friendly and helpful. I would HIGHLY recommend going here!! -
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Lauren Sent on 07/09/2022Perfect wedding dress
Absolutely loved my wedding dress. Service was great and so was the price. Highly recommended. -
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9F2E533E2D521D3C09C7023A0936Fca4Fddb2134 Sent on 10/26/2021Incredible selection, friendly staff.
I'm not kidding when I say I must have tried on close to 200 dresses. I had no idea what I wanted to wear, just not what I didn't want to wear. Over time I narrowed it down to wanting a cool back detail, buttons, and a dress that had either no pattern or was only pattern - no half and half.
Amanda Ritchey had a wide range of dresses and styles, which was especially helpful when I wanted to try on dresses again that I had seen and thought might fit the bill. Sara especially was incredibly helpful, pulling dresses and intuiting what I might be interested in. When I came in a second time to try on two dresses that I was intrigued by and shared an idea of a third, Sara found the one. I didn't cry or anything like that but as soon as I put it on, there was definitely a "Oh. Yes. This."
And then when COVID happened and my wedding was pushed back a year and my dress came in, I got to try it on again. Yup, still, "This." And then when it finally came time to take my dress home, I loved it just as much as I did the first time I tried it on.
Amanda Ritchey was so helpful and their wide offerings was exactly what I needed to find the dress that made me feel most like me, but elevated. Thank you! (Pictures to come.) -
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Taylor B. Sent on 10/20/2021Amazing Selection and Staff!
Amanda Ritchey was the only place I looked at wedding dresses, and I truly could not have asked for a better experience. My dream dress was actually the very first one I tried on, but there was never any pressure or rush. Sara was the perfect consultant - equally personable and great at pulling dresses that really captured my personality! Each time I was in (initial appointment, dress inspection, fittings, etc.), I felt like I was catching up with girlfriends rather than at a wedding dress store, and it made the entire process that much more enjoyable! One note I will make is to confirm everything is taken care of when you pick up your dress. At my final fitting, some buttons were loose and needed to be tacked. Unfortunately it didn't get done and I didn't realize it until getting into my dress on wedding day. Thankfully a non-issue for me, as my photographer was able to get a few stitches thrown in before I finished getting dressed! -
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Kelly L. Sent on 06/14/2021Amazing Experience!
Amanda Ritchey Bridal & Beauty is a top notch bridal shop! I had a wonderful experience with Amanda and Anne, who completed my alterations. Their expertise and help with selecting a gown but not being too pushy to make a purchase made things so easy! I fell in love with my dress and with the service! I would highly recommend Amanda Ritchey for bride and bridesmaids gowns! -
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Lindsay Sent on 12/13/2018Ahhhmazing
I was able to schedule my appointment and received confirmation the same day. The day before I had to change the time and they were more than accommodating. My visit was everything you would want. My consultant was attentive and picked dresses that were on point. She took the time to listen and made me feel very special. I found my perfect dress and had the best experience that I could have ever dreamed of. -
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Catherine V. Sent on 04/13/2020Fantastic Bridal Salon with Selection in All Sizes
Buxom Bridal by Amanda Ritchey made this plus bride feel like the most beautiful woman in Baltimore. At a plus size 5'2", I didn't think I'd be able to find anything pretty. I went to the big box store and nothing looked right on me. I ended up crying in the dressing room. Buxom Bridal by Amanda Ritchey was a pleasant surprise. The store had beautiful selection of dresses in sizes that I could try on. I actually found several dresses that looked lovely on me. The team at the store was spectacular. Everyone was kind and helpful. I'd recommend this store to anyone. -
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Meghan Sent on 02/02/2019
Hands down THE BEST!
My very first wedding dress shopping experience was here. I went in with absolutely no vision and just looking to try on silhouettes to see even just what shape I wanted. Amanda E was my consultant and she was just wonderful! She was great at not overwhelming me and helping me walk through the different styles. I didn't find my dress that day because I just wasn't ready yet. I've been to several other places since, and no other place has quite the same extensive and diverse selection in plus size dresses as Amanda Ritchey. Fast forward 3 weeks and I finally select my dress after a very extensive search that landed me in a different state even! I loved the people and my consultant at AR so much , that when I did finally find my dress, I called Amanda and ordered the dress through her! I was just so impressed from my first visit and she even does some of the alterations herself! Sara was also amazing and came in on her day off so I could see the dress and was there for every fitting afterwards. Wonderful and helpful as well! You're in phenomenal and experienced hands at this store! Highly Recommend! -
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Brittany Sent on 01/24/2019Amazing experience
Amanda and her staff were amazing. I went in not having a clue of what I wanted and being 12 weeks pregnant. They were so kind. Pulled a bunch of dresses that would look good with my body type and would work 2 months postpartum. -
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Rebeca Sent on 11/05/2019Amanda is the best!
So my first appointment there was a mixup and the dress I chose ended up being discontinued. Amanda came in specifically to work with me and make sure I found the perfect dress. I ended up loving the dress she chose for me so much and I can’t imagine it any other way. I highly recommend their shop and team! -
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Sarah Sent on 07/27/2011We worked with Amanda for so many aspects of the wedding and we could not have been more pleased with everything. Everyone at Amanda Ritchey is top notch and so easy to work with. Amanda took care of my bridal gown and accessories, the bridesmaids dresses, the mother of the groom's dress and accessories and the guys tuxes and everything was so easy for us. Amanda also made arrangements for a hairstylist for the day of the wedding and did our make up for the wedding, which was perfect! We have only good things to say about Amanda Ritchey Bridal & Beauty. You will not be disappointed by Amanda and her staff. They were truly a delight to work with! -
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Alyson L. Sent on 09/16/2019Amazing Experience!
From the moment you walk in, you can see and feel that this bridal salon is magical! The store is beautiful with a large selection of bridal and bridesmaids dresses and accessories. The staff are all very attentive and we never felt rushed or pressured as I did at other stores I visited.
Amanda E. sat with me and spoke for a bit about what my dream dress would look like. I had a specific style and designer in mind that I couldn’t locate anywhere. They had it here! The one I had my heart set on didn’t look as great on me as it did on the model, of course, but Amanda had also pulled a few other dresses within my budget she thought I might like as well. Each one was better than the last! The fourth dress I tried on was “The Dress”, and yes, I cried. My MOH cried. Amanda E. cried! She was truly vested in finding exactly what I was looking for.
From that moment until the day before the wedding when I picked up my dress, the process was completely stress-free. I did my fittings and alterations with Anna right in the store, and during each visit, the staff were so supportive and full of knowledge and suggestions.
I felt so beautiful on my wedding day and can’t thank them, especially Amanda E. And Ann’s, enough for the amazing experience I had! -
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Teal Sent on 01/18/2019Fantastic, even though I didn't get my dress there!
I honestly cannot speak highly enough of Amanda Ritchey Bridal. Early in my dress search, I had a WONDERFUL appointment there, and while I didn't end up purchasing my dress from AR, I did go back for accessories. AR was the ONLY bridal salon I visited that treated me like gold even though I hadn't purchased my gown from them. The consultant, Ann(e), was phenomenal! She helped me into my gown, let me try on as many veils as I wanted, took photos for me, and made sure the customization to my veil could be done on a pretty quick turn around time. Most other bridal salons only had 5-10 veils in-store to even try on, but AR had easily 30+! It was SO nice to have options to try on with my custom gown and not just try to pick from a book. I purchased my veil and petticoat from AR and wish I could get married all over again just to give them more business! Highly, highly recommend Amanda Ritchey Bridal and Ann(e)!
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