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Ellie's Bridal Boutique

Ellie's Bridal Boutique

Alexandria, VA
4.3 out of 5 rating, 300 Reviews
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4.3 out of 5 rating
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    Grace S. Sent on 02/11/2024
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    Great Experience

    I had a great time working with Ellie's Bridal Boutique. They did a great job with fittings and the communication was always very good.
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    Juliana P. Sent on 02/02/2024
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    Fairytale Wedding Dress

    I got my dress at Ellie's Bridal Boutique in October 2022 for my November 2023 wedding, and I couldn't be happier with the service they provided! I originally picked this boutique because they had a lot of styles I was interested in and they could accommodate my entire group for dress shopping (my mom & grandma, my husband's mom & grandma, and my two aunts), and I'm so glad I found them. From the start, I felt welcomed and supported. I didn't have a super clear vision for what I wanted, so I probably tried on about 15 dresses. Skyy, my attendant, was so patient, positive, and didn't try to push me into anything, which I really appreciated - I had another appointment at a different salon later that day, but I did end up going back to Ellie's the next morning to commit to my dress! She was considerate of our budget, so I only tried on dresses that we were going to be able to purchase, and she also helped me select a matching veil.

    Alterations were also a breeze. I had three fittings - the initial fitting, an updated fitting at which I addressed any specific details, and the final fitting - all of which were easy to schedule and thorough but efficient. I felt that my comments about dress fit, how to make the bustle, etc. were always listened to, and they didn't try to add anything unnecessary to increase the cost of these services.

    Finding a wedding dress was always something I dreamed about, and I truly felt like a princess in my exquisite gown. If you're looking for a professional but personable experience with your wedding dress, definitely visit Ellie's Bridal Boutique!
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    Ellie's is the best

    I went to another dress shop before this where I was called 'girlfriend' for like 3 hours and the salesperson did not focus on what I wanted. Upon entering Ellie's I noticed they had a HUGE selection and that it's everything you could visually imagine - cute chairs, beautiful rooms, etc.

    I ended up with a sample sale dress for just $999, but I would've been more than happy to pay for a regular price dress because the lady I worked with was sooo helpful. I would recommend them a million times over for ANY bride.
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    Elizabeth K. Sent on 09/04/2023
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    Beautiful Wedding Gown

    I had a great experience finding my wedding gown at Ellie’s Bridal! During the appointment, Jane (no longer working at the store, unfortunately) was so kind and patient with me throughout the process, and didn’t pressure me at all. The store had lots of great options, and Jane helped me navigate through them and hone in on my gown. I only went to one other store after my appointment just to see other options, but immediately returned the same day to officially order my gown from Ellie’s. I also had a lot of alterations made to the gown, and Ellie’s accommodated four fittings to make it just right. I felt beautiful on the day of the wedding!
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    Kristen M. Sent on 09/10/2023
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    Highly Recommend Ellie's Bridal Boutique

    The Ellie’s Bridal team went above and beyond for me! I made the mistake of purchasing my dress at another bridal shop, mainly because while Ellie’s carried the designer, they did not carry the specific gown I ended up buying. I had a horrible experience at the other shop and was panicked as my wedding was approaching and my dress still didn’t fit after multiple alterations.

    I called Ellie’s to see if they could re-alter the dress and Chelsea went out of her way to make everything right. The team went above and beyond to make sure I was happy with my dress and the way it fitted.

    I wish I would have purchased my dress at Ellie’s from the beginning, but I’m glad I was able to work with them the last several weeks leading up to my wedding. I really enjoyed every visit to the shop and the interactions I had with the team, specifically Skyy and Chelsea. They made the experience fun and stress-free which is how it should be leading up to your wedding day. I’m so grateful for Ellie’s because my dress fit beautifully on my wedding day thanks to their expertise!
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    Kyra S. Sent on 12/13/2021
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    Really great option in DC

    My friend got her dress at Ellies and I did as well! Really great to have dress options within a reasonable budget and I appreciated how Sky picked up on the vibe I was going for and suggested a great option
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    Katherine K. Sent on 12/22/2022
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    Professional and Not Pushy

    I highly recommend Ellie’s Bridal Boutique. The staff are professional, knowledgeable and tentative. One thing that I appreciated the most (which is not what I experienced at other establishments) was how the staff let me pick out dresses to try on on my own with my mother. This made the experience more relaxed and I didnt feel pressured during my appointment. The seamstress was also very talented and easy to work with. Thanks for helping me find the perfect dress for my wedding and tailoring it beautifully to me!
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    Perfect Alterations

    I did not get my wedding dress at Ellie's, but I did get all my alterations done there. I could not have been happier; my dress fit perfectly and the staff were very kind and accommodating to all questions and requests I had. highly reccomend!
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    Natalia Sent on 12/29/2022
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    Found both wedding dresses here!

    I found an elopement dress and a traditional wedding dress here during a sample sale. They had an amazing collection and I found exactly what I wanted for both very different events!
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    Megan W. Sent on 10/03/2022
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    Dress shopping

    Finding my dress at Ellie's Bridal was such a great experience. I loved that we were able to search through the racks of dresses to pull out ones to try on since a lot of places don't allow you to do that. During the appointment, Jane was so fun to work with and we never felt rushed or pressured to make a decision quickly. The store has so many options so it was so easy to find my dream dress here! Alterations here was also so knowledgeable and made the perfect adjustments to the dress. Definitely recommend shopping here for your wedding gown!
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    Jenny M. Sent on 05/21/2023
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    A great experience customizing my dress!

    The Ellie’s bridal team made me feel beautiful on the day of my wedding reception! I originally bought my dress in 2019, but our reception was delayed until Summer 2022 due to COVID. They were so helpful during a stressful time and made sure that I had my dress and knew how to keep it safe during that time. A huge shout out to Chelsea, the Alterations Manager, who helped my vision for my dress come to life! She reconstructed the neckline so that it would be more comfortable and fit the look I was going for. She did such an amazing job that it looked like it was always meant to be that way!
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    Erin C. Sent on 05/08/2021
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    Great first time bridal experience

    I visited Ellie’s to try on bridal gowns for the first time earlier this week. They had a good selection, and my consultant, Ashley, was a pleasure to work with. She made me feel comfortable and did not at all pressure me to make a purchase. She had several suggestions for other directions I might explore for future appointments, which I really appreciated. All of the dresses in the salon were tagged with the price, which I found extremely helpful. I expect I will visit Ellie’s again as I continue to look for my dress. Thank you!

    Ellie's Bridal Boutique's reply:

    Hi Erin!

    Thank you so much for this review! We are thrilled you had such a great experience!

    Looking forward to helping you again!

    -Ellie's Bridal Boutique
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    Jessica Sent on 08/13/2021
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    Excellent!

    Purchased my dress here yesterday and was helped by Meghan. I was accompanied by my BF, sister, MIL, and mom. This boutique has an INCREDIBLE selection of absolutely stunning, quality dresses! My dress is the Cambria by Justin Alexander and I would have paid double for what it cost me. The dress is GORGEOUS and the pricing is incredible. Meghan was able to narrow down my style and picked all of the dresses that ended up being my favorites (yes there were that many) and got me to peg it down to THE ONE! I did not think that this was going to happen as this had been my 4th time (2nd time at Ellie’s) wedding dress shopping. I also purchased a Bel Aire cathedral veil and will purchase jewelry at my first or second fitting.

    Ellie's Bridal Boutique's reply:

    Hi Jessica!

    We are so happy you loved your shopping experience and glad you could make it to the Justin Alexander trunk show!

    We can't wait to have you in for alterations!
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    Jenna S. Sent on 08/24/2021
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    You get to browse!

    Ellie's Bridal was a great shop to bring guests and try on dresses. The only shop we went to that let the bride-to-be and guests browse the dresses and select our own to try on. Consultant, Meghan, was great, patient, and very encouraging. Store setup was great with enough space to feel like a private event, couldn't hear the other group on the other side of the store. Plenty of mirrors, large elevated stage, and enough seating for guests. Went back for a 2nd visit, and although a different consultant, they already had my favorites in the dressing room and picked right up where we left off. Had great selection and multiple sizes to allow for a realistic view of dresses. When we selected a dress they price-match another store, no questions asked. Similarly priced alterations quote, and looking forward to getting my dress fitted in 5 months!
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    Stephanie F. Sent on 05/27/2022
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    Wedding Dress

    Skyy and Chelsea were amazing to work with and my dress is absolute perfection. Skyy helped me customize my wedding dress and made sure it was exactly what I wanted. When it came time for alterations, Chelsea was able to translate any concern I had and was so patient with all my questions. The best wedding dress experience I could ask for and highly recommend to all brides :)

    Ellie's Bridal Boutique's reply:

    Hi Stephanie!

    We are so happy you loved your custom gown :) we love making our brides visions a reality!

    Congratulations!

    Skyy
    Boutique Manager
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    Meghan H. Sent on 07/11/2021
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    Amazing bridal boutique

    I had an amazing experience at Ellie's Bridal and 100% recommend it! This was the first and only shop we went to and I found my dress!! Jane was amazing, kind, and very helpful! She had great recommendations and was very personable!!! The store was very affordable and had a large variety of gowns!

    Ellie's Bridal Boutique's reply:

    Hi Meghan! Thank you so much for the kind words. We are so happy you found your dress with us on your first try! We are so happy to have you as an Ellie's bride!
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    Lindsay M. Sent on 12/24/2021
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    Amazing experience!

    Ellie's was a great experience!!! It was the 5th ( and final ) boutique I went to and I immediately felt right at home. My stylist Chelsea made me super comfortable and patiently answered all my questions/concerns. She offered suggestions without making me feel pressured and understood my vision right away and found my dream dress! Definitely recommend working with Chelsea and Ellie's! Excited to go back and see my dress after alterations!
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    Casey B. Sent on 08/10/2021
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    Love! Love! Love!

    Ellie's Bridal is amazing! Skye was my consultant and was so helpful. She immediately understood the style I was looking for and what would look best on my shape. I wanted to come back to try on a dress again and they were so accommodating with my schedule. I recommend Ellie's to all brides! Such a wonderful experienece!

    Ellie's Bridal Boutique's reply:

    Hi Casey!

    We are so happy to hear about your time with Skyy! You picked such an amazing dress and we can't wait to work with you for alterations!
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    Candace G. Sent on 05/10/2022
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    Perfect Bridal Boutique Experience

    I loved every moment coming here. Skyy took good care in finding a dress that accentuated my plus size figure. I then had multiple alteration appointments because I wanted my gown customized, and they were able to make my wedding dress dreams come true.

    Ellie's Bridal Boutique's reply:

    Hi Candace!

    Thank you so much for your review! I am so happy the sleeves were a dream for you!

    Skyy
    Boutique Manager
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    Emily H. Sent on 04/18/2022
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    Loved my Ellie's wedding dress!

    I picked Ellie's because it was convenient to where I lived, but after my experience there I'd recommend it to anyone in the area. They had a wide selection of beautiful dresses at many different price points and for many different styles. I was able to find the perfect dress in under an hour. Staff was professional, everything was on time, alterations were a breeze. Couldn't have asked for more.

    Ellie's Bridal Boutique's reply:

    Hi Emily!

    We are so happy you loved your gown! We are thrilled to be able to say you're an #ElliesBride

    Skyy
    Boutique Manager
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    Tina Sent on 05/16/2021
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    Great options in their sample sale!

    I went to Ellie’s to see their dresses in their sample sale. They were able to accommodate me and all of my bridesmaids at my appointment. Ashley was very helpful and helped me to find my dream dress! I can not wait to see my dress on my wedding day. If you are looking for an affordable designer dress, I would definitely recommend you checking out Ellie’s!

    Ellie's Bridal Boutique's reply:

    Hi Bethany!

    Thank you for your kind words! We are glad you loved our sample sale!

    Congratulations again!

    Ellies Bridal Team
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    Lovely Experience!

    Jane Lee was incredible to me (the bride-to-be) and my mom and sister as part of my #bridetribe. She welcomed us with open arms and asked us off the bat what my budget was.

    She was transparent about what the boutique offered and gave us an opportunity to pick dresses on our own. Then she'd circle back, ask how we were doing, and then chose some dresses she also thought I'd like based on our previous conversation.

    Each time I got into the dressing room, Jane Lee graciously offered to finish zipping me up and synching the dress well to get a realistic look, feel, and height with the dress on. The fitting room also had a sign with several tips on how to make the most out of the fitting experience.

    Jane Lee also explained the design of each dress, how it would look once it was tailored, and also added spaghetti straps, a veil, accessories, and a bouquet for finishing touches which offered a true vision of myself as the bride-to-be. She answered all our questions and offered a helpful perspective. With that, we were able to find the perfect dress for me! There was crying, laughing, some dancing, and celebrating.

    In all, Ellie's Bridal Boutique offers 4-inch platform shoes, a 3D mirror, and an intimate experience. Thank you, Jane Lee and Ellie's Bridal Boutique. You made my vision come true. You were so knowledgeable and personable. We couldn't have had a better experience! And the contract made it all so professional and real. Thank you again!
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    everything was perfect!

    this was the first and only boutique I went to for wedding dress shopping. They had a great selection and Megan was amazing to work with - she was observant to what I liked/ didn't about every style and was able to find the perfect dress for me! highly recommend to anyone

    Ellie's Bridal Boutique's reply:

    Hi Ellen!

    Thank you so much for your kind words! We are so glad you had a blast shopping with Meghan!

    Congratulations!
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    The Best Salon in Alexandria!

    I purchased a beautiful Mikaella gown from Ellie's in February 2020. The consultant I worked with, Jane, made me feel extremely comfortable and listened to during the process. I actually made a few appointments at Ellie's because I was indecisive about a dress. Jane suggested that we take the top of one dress and the bottom of another to create something totally custom. I originally didn't think option that would be in my price range, but to my surprise it was! I really appreciated that Jane took the time to call and check that my specific custom gown would be possible. I had to reschedule my wedding reception due to covid, Ellie's was extremely helpful. While I held on the my dress after it came in, Ellie's never made me feel like I was going to get lost in the shuffle. I worked with Chelsea during my fittings and she was very knowledgable and helpful. I highly recommend visiting Ellie's when looking for a gown for your big day.
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    Ellie's alterations team saved my dream dress!

    I have nothing but amazing things to say about Ellie's! I did a virtual consultation with Skyy in Fall 2020, then I picked up a handful of dresses to try-on at home. I was looking for something very specific and Skyy was fantastic. She even called a designer to get something I had seen online on loan, so I could try it on. While I ultimately found my perfect dress at another boutique, Ellie's SAVED IT. When my dress arrived, the neckline wasn't anything like what the sample had been. After some back-and-forth with the boutique I purchased it from and the designer, the only option was to alter the neckline. I was so nervous because the neckline is really what made me fall in love with the dress. I had such a great experience working with Skyy that I asked her if Ellie's would take on the alterations. They did, and it was perfect! (See before and after photos below.) I can't thank Ellie's enough for being so friendly, flexible, and professional to help make my wedding day perfect.
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