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Savvi Formalwear and Bridal

Savvi Formalwear and Bridal

Raleigh, NC
4.6 out of 5 rating, 110 Reviews
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110 Reviews
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2021 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2011 Winner
  • Emily
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    Amazing experience for service, price, and making you feel beautiful.

    Savvi was the third store I had visited and I knew 20 minutes into my visit that I would be saying yes to the dress with them. Although the store was very busy when we first arrived, I immediately felt the personal experience from the first conversation where they asked about my ring and Denise's ability to listen and understand exactly what I was looking for. Savvi does not have tags on any of their dresses which had made me nervous because every dress I tried on made me feel like a million bucks. Don't let this deter you; they respected my budget with every option and were one of the most affordable I had seen- luxury experience without the price. I was lucky enough to work with the owner, Denise, although I didn't know it until we got to talking more between dress changes! Denise is an awesome human who runs a beautiful business; her consultants are the ones who curate inventory and they even match your tip with a matched donations to a charity (I can't remember which one but there is a sign at the check-in desk). I am very grateful to the quality service and personalized experience that I received from Savvi. I did not feel an ounce of pressure at any time and they were so patient when we went back through options. I could not have asked for a better experience finding my wedding dress, veil, and a pair of earrings that complimented my lace detail perfectly. I plan to bring my fiance there to have a suit fitting, too!
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    Melissa V. Sent on 09/28/2022
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    Incredible!

    This place is amazing! I found my wedding dress here on the first try! Super affordable and really cute styles. We were able to rent all the suits for our wedding party here and even get a couple dresses for the bridesmaids! The service is also spectacular!
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    Sally Sent on 10/28/2021
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    The best ever

    Kelly is absolutely amazing. She took her time to show me all the dresses that suited my style. She made the experience so much fun and memorable. I couldn't possibly thank her enough.
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    Alexia L. Sent on 11/28/2020
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    Amazing and so fun!!

    I came to Savvi for wedding dress shopping and Callie was AMAZING!! We've had multiple appointments at other stores and Callie by far was the most excited and enthusiastic assistant we've had. She made wedding dress shopping such a fun experience! We were so impressed that I'm actually writing this review on the drive home. We ended up not buying a dress (yet) because I am an indecisive person, but their prices were incredible and they have a large selection. Thanks Callie/Savvi!!
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    Allison D. Sent on 05/05/2019
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    Tamara was amazing!!

    I went to Savvi yesterday for my first wedding dress shopping trip, and I was not at all expecting to find my dress. After trying on several dresses I picked from their book, Tamara brought out 4 more dresses of her choosing. I loved each one more, and I was shocked when I put on the 4th, I knew it was my dress!
    I was also shocked when I realized we’d been there for 2 hours! I was never rushed, Tamara never even mentioned the time.
    Everyone was so accommodating, the shop itself was adorable, and it was all-around an amazing experience!!

    Savvi Formalwear and Bridal's reply:

    Thank you so much for taking the time to write a review Allison. Tamara really does a great job of marrying the best style on our lovely brides. We wish you Good Luck as you write this new chapter.
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    Katie S. Sent on 01/09/2020
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    Great experience

    Savvi Bridal was so incredible! Hniem made the experience so amazingly comfortable! It was the first place I had ever looked, I had no idea what I wanted, and I found my dress within an hour! Everyone there was so kind! We even came back the next day and they were just as nice and amazing as they were the first day. They were so patient with me and my entourage and really made me feel comfortable. They gave me the full experience and made my dress-buying experience so easy! They also have really good prices and will not force you to go over-budget. They are so kind and understanding. If you don't know what you want or don't want to shop for days on end for a wedding dress, GO HERE
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    Christina O. Sent on 11/20/2019
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    Finally Found My Dream Dress

    I finally found my dream wedding dress at Savvi. Natallia was my bridal consultant. She was the absolute best and I am so grateful and thankful for her. We were greeted right away and treated so well and given champagne. Natallia was patient and made me feel so comfortable. The owner Denise was nice as well and took time out of her day to greet us and chat. After going to three stores I finally found the one. I am so excited and can not wait to get married. Thank you so much Savvi for having such beautiful gowns and Natallia for all your help I had a great experience.

    Savvi Formalwear and Bridal's reply:

    Thanks Christina, you are so kind. You look amazing and we also are very excited for your wedding day!
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    Stephanie Sent on 12/08/2019
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    I said Yes to the Dress at Savvi Bridal!

    I wish I could give Savvi 10 stars!! L.C., thank you so much for helping me find the perfect dress!

    I went in with 7 dresses in mind I wanted to try, after going by a few days before to see their really helpful 'Look Book.' L.C. pulled all those for me to try on, but added one more special dress she thought I would like. She has such a great eye! I tried on everything, but nothing was as perfect as the one she picked for me. It was 'The Dress!'

    Everyone was so kind, from my first call to the time I said Yes to the Dress! I'd been several places and tried on dozens of dresses and really started to get discouraged, but Savvi turned it all around, made everything fun and really made me feel special. Save yourself a lot of time and stress and start with Savvi. You'll be so glad you did!

    Savvi Formalwear and Bridal's reply:

    Thanks Stephanie, You are a doll and look TERRIFIC in the gown LC chose for you. Can't wait for the big day.
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    Julie S. Sent on 06/13/2019
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    Best experience ever

    Best bridal shop ever. Rochelle is a great suggestion for a stylist. She made me feel so special and was super awesome. Found my dream dress and would highly recommend this shop.

    Savvi Formalwear and Bridal's reply:

    Congratulations Julie, Rochelle could not keep from smiling when she told us all about you. Very exciting, can't wait to see what the rest of your party will wear too.
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    Taryn O. Sent on 01/02/2020
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    Wonderful Experience, Beautiful Dress

    Loved my experience at Savvi! LC was so helpful and friendly. I can't wait to take that walk down the aisle in my dress!
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    Luna Sent on 04/22/2020
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    Thank You Natalia!!

    Loved loved loved working with Natalia!! A couple of points I'd like to mention on my experience with Savvi. First, I had so much fun trying on wedding dresses when I visited the first time with my mom! What I thought was unique about Savvi was that not only could I look at dresses on a rack, but they also had a book with pictures of models in the dresses. Natalia asked me to pick out dresses that I liked from the book, and they pulled those dresses out for me to try on. Sometimes dresses can look a little different on a rack vs on a person, so I found that book to be very helpful! If I remember correctly, the first dress I tried on at Savvi ended up being my perfect dress! All of the ladies in the store made me feel beautiful in my dress :)
    Second, this was absolutely not Savvi's fault, but there were some issues with getting my dress in, so it had to be sent back a couple of times. Although these mistakes were caused by Casablanca Bridal, the designer of the dress, Natalia and the team at Savvi did everything in their power to work with Casablanca to fix the issues. They also provided compensation for this, which I was so grateful for.
    And lastly, with some of those dress issues, Natalia always kept me up to date on what was going on with my dress and when I could expect to have it. I also loved that anytime I called the store, Natalia always knew who I was :)
    Although my original wedding plans have been postponed to next year due to COVID-19, I'm happy to say I got to wear my dress in a backyard wedding a couple of weeks ago :) I absolutely love my dress (and the matching veil), and although the whole COVID-19 situation sucks, I feel lucky that I have the chance to wear my dress twice!

    Savvi Formalwear and Bridal's reply:

    Thanks Luna, We appreciate you writing in and taking the time to give a shoutout to Nataliia. She's a gem and we're delighted you are able to wear your gown TWICE!.
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    Samantha Sent on 10/21/2019
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    Great suits

    We went with savvi for our grooms and grooms men’s suits, I told them what I wants including colors and style and they gave us exactly what we wanted, very helpful and easy to contact

    Savvi Formalwear and Bridal's reply:

    Thanks Samantha! So happy for you. We can't wait to see the photos you send us! Happy Ever After!
    Denise
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    Brittney T. Sent on 01/17/2019
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    Always a great experience!

    Employee, LC, helped both my sister and me find our perfect wedding dress (she’s great). She even helped with bridesmaids dresses and men’s attire. This is a once stop shop for wedding attire. They sale Casablanca weddding dresses (among others), which are great quality!

    Savvi Formalwear and Bridal's reply:

    Thank you. We are so glad you mentioned and recognize the significant difference in quality with our wedding gowns. We feel it is very important that they be well made and well designed and we take great care to ensure it. Thanks for noticing.
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    Halie B. Sent on 04/29/2019
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    Wedding Attire

    I purchased a bridesmaids dress for an upcoming wedding at Savvi. LC-our consultant, was AMAZING. Our dresses are gorgeous and fabulous quality, they also came super quick! The shop is beautiful and everyone is very welcoming. I went back a few months later in search for my own wedding. Again, LC was our consultant and absolutely awesome. Natalia and Denise were super great also! Everything about our experience was fantastic. I purchased a gorgeous Casablanca wedding gown, my bridesmaids purchased their dresses and our groomsmen are getting measured soon. Savvi has a huge selection for everyone in the wedding party-mothers/fathers also. I would definitely recommend without hesitation!

    Wedding Day- the mens tuxedos were absolutely perfect. My dress fit like a glove, because I got a custom fitted dress, the only alteration needed was the bustle. LC measured PERFECTLY. Every bridal party should at least check them out, they are amazing!

    Savvi Formalwear and Bridal's reply:

    Thanks Halie for noticing the quality of our gowns and recognizing great staff. Best wishes on your wedding.
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    Lisa Sent on 08/25/2019
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    My perfect wedding dress

    I purchased my wedding dress from Savvi and rented all the tuxedos from here as well. The customer service was great.
    With the dress, I was able to custom order it, making numerous changes to make it a one of a kind. I felt like a princess!
    When the tuxedos came we had to do some adjusting which is to be expected. They even overnighted a vest to our wedding destination.

    Savvi Formalwear and Bridal's reply:

    Thank you, those are really amazing photos. We wish you all the best on your new exciting journey together.
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    Taylor Sent on 10/26/2018
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    Lc was great!

    LC WAS GREAT!! Savvi was the second bridal store I went to and we had an all around incredible experience. All of the ladies were so sweet and professional. LC did an awesome job of getting to know me to help me find the perfect dress! I would strongly recommend Savvi.

    Savvi Formalwear and Bridal's reply:

    Thanks Taylor. We appreciate you taking the time to let us know.
    🥂 to you.
    We wish you all the best and happy ever after.
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    Emily Sent on 09/01/2018
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    While I did not end up purchasing my dress here, I very much enjoyed the experience. The consultant I worked with Neeam (I know this is spelt wrong) was extremely knowledgable, helpful, and patient. By far the most professional experience that I had working with staff. Would recommend you go here, I just simply found a dress I liked better elsewhere, and it was a brand they do not carry.

    Savvi Formalwear and Bridal's reply:

    Hi Emily. Hniem is excellent; sorry you didn’t find the dress with us but the great news is that we have the best priced bridesmaids gowns, mother’s gowns and tuxedos and suits for purchase or rent so You can still work with Hniem for these items. Thanks.
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    Alicia Sent on 04/09/2019
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    Great place to get a dress.

    I definitely recommend Savvi for a bridal shop. The dresses there were gorgeous. And they really listened to me about what I wanted and my vision for the dress. I tried on several different dresses and found the perfect one. The best part was that I could get it custom made to fit me. So when it came in there were little to no additional alterations needed. I felt beautiful through the entire process. If you are looking for a great place to get a dress this is it!!

    Savvi Formalwear and Bridal's reply:

    Thanks Alicia,
    We look forward to seeing your photos.
    Indeed, one of the best parts is our custom gowns, well priced, generally require very little additional alterations which saves a bundle.
    Congratulations, Denise
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    Marian Sent on 03/06/2019
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    Gorgeous dress, great service!

    Savvi is a beautiful boutique with great options and great service. I felt so special as a bride-to-be there. I found the perfect dress there, and the stylist who helped me had a super knack for finding just the right styles of dress to try on. I absolutely love my dress - all the guests did, too!!

    Savvi Formalwear and Bridal's reply:

    Wow Mirian! You look amazing. May we use a few of your photos for our celebration wall in stall? We would love to feature your style. Best Wishes.
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    Alison Sent on 11/28/2018
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    Great Customer Service

    Savvi was amazing. My groomsmen were so happy with their suits, and with how helpful and kind Savvi was. We had a show of one of the groomsmen break the day of the wedding and Savvi rushed over a new pair before we could even worry about it. They are amazing!

    Savvi Formalwear and Bridal's reply:

    Thanks Alison for taking the time to give us a shout out. Best wishes as you move into the new, best chapter of your life together.
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    Kaitlyn Sent on 07/22/2018
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    I had the best time with Vickie at Savvi Formalwear! She went above and beyond to ensure that I could try on dresses within my budget and never tempting me with dresses out of my price range! I felt no pressure to buy and I felt listened to. And the last dress I tried on right before the appointment ended was the one I said yes to! I am so thankful I stumbled upon Savvi and I found a dress at my first store! It was such a fun experience with no stress! Thank you for the help Vickie!

    Savvi Formalwear and Bridal's reply:

    Thanks Kaitlyn.
    So delighted you found the gown, Vicki does an excellent job and we are excited you chose us. Hope to see you soon for the bridesmaids, mother’s gowns and tuxedos and suits for the guys. They can all look amazing with us.
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    Antoria Sent on 09/04/2017
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    Savvi has the best service and selection of dress I know

    Savvi Formalwear and Bridal's reply:

    Thanks for taking the time to review us Antoria. Wishing you all the best for a lifetime of happiness together.
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    Laura Sent on 01/02/2018
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    I worked with Suzanne at Savvi to pick out my dress. She was so helpful and friendly! I loved my dress and it's a great bridal salon.

    Savvi Formalwear and Bridal's reply:

    Thanks so much for sharing. Best wishes on forever together. Denise
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    I would absolutely recommend this vendor based on their flexibility, no-pressure sales tactics, and the overall experience buying a dress from them. Generally, my method for making serious decisions (like dropping hundreds of dollars on one dress) is to see all available options before making a choice, and whether that's healthy or not, I was able to do that at Savvi without feeling like I was being overly choosy or picky, which was a change from other boutiques. All of the saleswomen I worked with (and unfortunately I can't remember any of their names) were very respectful of my budget and I feel supported, not pushed, in my decision. I tried on about seven dresses that fit my style and budget without ever feeing pressured to buy one or the other, and left that day without buying anything, but I came back partially because I appreciated not feeling pressured (and because they had the dress I wanted!). I wanted to buy a wedding dress, not a used car, you know?? When my dress arrived and there was some messiness about the hem of the dress, the personnel at Savvi were completely understanding and ordered a new dress from the designer without any fuss. They were easy to get ahold of and recommended some wonderful tailors as well. I would buy a wedding dress from them again. (but hopefully I won't have to!)

    Savvi Formalwear and Bridal's reply:

    Thanks so much and best wishes. Denise
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    Dan A. Sent on 06/06/2017
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    I bought my wedding dress and bridesmaids dresses from Savvi Formalwear and it was a stress-free, excellent experience! It is hard to know what a dress looks like on when it is hanging on a hanger and Savvi has a unique method of helping you find your dress by handing you a book of pictures of the dresses they offer from the vendor's websites and have you start with 6 styles to help you figure out what you like and what suits you. I worked with Suzanne and she was amazing! She listened to my preferences and really knew the vast inventory so if I mentioned a feature of a dress but didn't like something about one dress, she found another one that was what I wanted and more! Sometimes what you think you want from the website is not what you want once you try it on and they work with you to find your perfect dress! Suzanne has so much expertise and advice on fit and styles and will really helped me narrow down my choices because it can be overwhelming with so many dresses! The best part was there was never any pressure to buy that day and I stayed within my budget. They steamed the dress for me the week of the wedding for a small fee which was convenient. They offer Bill Levkoff dresses which were great because I picked a color and fabric and my ladies could pick the style that suited them best. Everything went smooth and I was very happy with my experience! I have had several friends use Savvi with the same excellent results so I would highly recommend them!

    Savvi Formalwear and Bridal's reply:

    Thank you,
    All happiness always.Denise
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