Love Couture Bridal

I purchased my hair piece and bridal jewelry from Love Couture working with Candi. After showing her my dress she quickly pointed out several pieces that would work with my style and hair. The items I ended up purchasing are gorgeous and arrived on time.
The salon is elegant yet friendly and relaxing. Everyone here was smiling especially the brides trying on dresses. If you are looking for a dress and want a great experience too, I would definitely go to this salon.

This was the second bridal store I came to. I came alone and worked with Francois who was not very warm. Of the 7+ stores I had gone to, this was the only one which wouldn’t let me pull my own dresses (or even just look at the options) and would not allow pictures. I can immediately tell what type of dress I will like and relying on a complete stranger to guess what I will like is just ridiculous. Needless to say, none of the 8 dresses she brought into the dressing room were what I wanted. Overall I sensed a lot of arrogance at this shop. I found my dress at another store about 2 weeks later and at twice the budget I had told Love Couture Bridal. If Francois had only let me see the other dresses for myself, perhaps I would have loosened my purse strings and found a dress there.

I purchased my wedding gown and veil from Love Couture Bridal. I worked with Francois and she and all other staff members I dealt with were professional, accommodating and friendly. I knew I fell in love with my ultimate wedding dress the moment I tried it on but initially I had some hesitations because Love Couture was only the second salon I visited, the dress was a little over my ideal budget and I knew I needed dress design alterations (lining the bodice and reducing the front V neck plunge). Francois never made me feel pressured to purchase my dress on the spot. After visiting two other bridal salons I knew for certain I wanted to purchase the Lazaro gown I’d seen at Love Couture. The dress arrived on time. The alterations were completed in a timely fashion for a flat fee agreed to at the first dress fitting. All around a smooth process with no surprises.
The only minor thing I wish the bridal salon allowed was pictures. The salon has a policy of no pictures in the dress until you buy it. I was not one of the brides who was interested in bringing a whole gang with me to try on multiple dresses. Having said that the opinion of my family matters and I would have loved to have been able to show them all the sample dress on me.
No regrets about purchasing from this this store and would recommend that any bride looking for a dress at least visit this shop by appointment. They have a beautiful selection of dresses and did not cause any wedding stress during the process.

THIS is how you should feel when you’re trying on wedding dresses. From the second I walked in, I knew I was in good hands. My appointment was with Candi, who was so nice, energetic and actually listened to what I wanted during our initial conversation. I tried on 4 or 5 dresses and quickly narrowed it down to two Anne Barges, purchasing one the following week.
I had been to several other boutiques prior to visiting Love Couture and was discouraged by some of the consultants’ attitudes. You’re shopping for your wedding dress and spending thousands, you should be treated accordingly. Love Couture goes above and beyond not only to find you the dress of your dreams but also to make sure that you enjoy the entire process. I’m counting the days for my dress to arrive not only to try it on but also to see Candi again! This place is truly that good.

This place was great. It’s a nice boutique and I liked the process.
–really friendly stylist, Linda (I think)
–my mom and aunt were given champagne/​cupcakes in comfy seating
–listened to my budget
–pulled styles that were what I explained/​showed I liked
–thoughtful! Suggested I FaceTime in my sister who couldn’t make it. Made the experience really special
–after I got my dress– great advice: stop looking at dresses and accept that this is YOUR dress.
–dress arrived at the shop exactly when they said it would
Haven’t tried on my dress yet or done alterations yet, so I can’t weigh in as of right now.
*Only did 4 stars because I felt a little rushed and I felt pretty pressured to make a decision at the end. I knew what I wanted, so it was fine, but if someone was more undecided, I could see them being very very uncomfortable.

Really great service. Even a hand written thank you! The store is so cute and they are spot on with they way that they make customers feel. I would definitely recommend them. They helped me find the perfect dress!

My appointment was made with Candi. This was the 2^nd store out of 6 that I visited. So I went in with the mindset that I wasn’t going to buy anything because there were a lot of different designers that I wanted to try on before committing to a dress. Candi was super helpful and understanding. She listened to what I liked and disliked and pulled nearly every single dress for me to try on because even I didn’t know what I was looking for. I spent more than 3 hours in the salon with 4 of my bridesmaids and my mom. Candi didn’t rush me nor made me feel like I was wasting her time. She was such a lovely consultant. My mom was trying to get me to try on a Badgley Mischka dress they had on a mannequin in the front since we stepped foot in the salon and I absolutely refused to because there was just too much lace and bling for my liking. But I finally decided to give it a go cause why not, I already tried on everything else in the salon. Lo and behold, I fell in love with it. Mother knows best! ;) I knew in my heart it was the dress, my sister asked me if I was saying yes, and I did! But the crazy bride in me came out, went back on my words and said no cause I want to try on a few other designers I had in mind. Bless Candi’s heart, I took her on a whirlwind of an appointment. She was so professional about it and did not show an ounce of annoyance with me. She told me to try on all the dresses I want from other places and she’ll be there if I decide to come back. So I went on another 2 month spree of trying on dresses and nothing came close to that Badgley Mischka. I came back to Love Couture and just my luck, the weekend I came back was the Badgley Mischka trunk show, so I got an extra 10% off my dress.
Of course that wasn’t the end of it, I was being very particular about my veil and exactly what kind of lace and how long it should be. Candi did a great job contacting the designers for me and going back and forth so many times. I can’t even begin to explain how indecisive I was. Candi is truly a patient and understanding consultant. I can’t recommend her enough! I’m so glad I was able to work with her during the whole process. She’s amazing at what she does.
Oh and I don’t know about the other reviews but I was allowed to take pictures of the dresses that I absolutely loved. It was helpful cause I kept looking at that one dress once I got home!
Will update this review once alterations come around. Fingers crossed it’ll go just as smoothly!

Poor customer service. Refused to assist us when we arrived early for an apt. Turned us away and assumed no fault for scheduling error. Wouldn’t want to know what buying my dress there would be like.

WOW! Just WOW! My bridal party and family can’t stop talking about Love Couture. This is the best bridal shop in the DC-​area. We started our Black Friday dress hunt in Georgetown before heading to Love Couture. From the moment you walk in the door, there are several women excited to help you find your perfect gown! The décor of the studio is gorgeous. They offer champagne which always makes for a perfect shopping experience.
I showed Sandy my Pinterest board and her team of ladies started collecting dresses around the store for my personal dressing room, which really is a spacious room with furniture (so nice). I received a one on one personal consultation which felt genuine.
When I tried on THE dress, everyone ooh’ed and aah’ed which is exactly what you want on your wedding day. If you want amazing service and an amazing quality gown that will make your guests swoon, then go to Love Couture.

This is my first time writing any kind of review but I felt this was worth it…
I had a GREAT experience at Love Couture!
All the staff is very friendly and the store is beautiful and clean.
My consultant was Mary and she is awesome! She was very patient and helpful. Like most brides, I have already enough on my plate and she wasn’t one bit pushy or unpleasant.
I even found a dress that I thought was «the one» (which it was) and I wanted to just pop back in to show my sister before I made a final decision. I didn’t really mind who helped me but they managed to get me in the same day I called and Mary came in even though she was not working that day. The fact that they were so accommodating was really nice.
My dress was not one I would have picked out for myself. Mary took my vision and tastes and pulled it from the back for me. Looking at it on the hanger, I knew it wasn’t something I would have normally picked out. That just goes to show you how well they know their job and how good they are at it! I LOVE my dress and probably never would have found it if it weren’t for Mary.
They seem to have quite a selection in the back. The front of the store is a little misleading as they do not have a whole lot to choose from on the racks. But I got the idea that it is quite a production back there and carry a lot of dresses so there is no shortage of things to try once they get an idea as to what you are looking for.
For any bride, I highly recommend starting here. I don’t think you would be disappointed.

Amazing customer service. Linda (the manager) helped me and was incredible. I tried on SO many dresses and we used our appointment time slot very well.
She helped me accessorize with every dress I wanted which was really nice.
It was still the first store I’ve visiting so although I thought I found «the one» I wasn’t ready to make a final decision (I had a bunch of other appointments lined up so I wanted to see what’s out there). Linda was not pushy AT ALL which was refreshing… so I made an appointment to come back (which I’m pretty sure I will) to get the dress I loved.
The only reason I don’t give this boutique 5 stars is because you are not allowed to take pictures :(this is a big let down because you can’t show ur other family/​friends for more opinions and u will forget what u looked like in dresses you loved. This was extremely inconvenient and I’m pretty annoyed I don’t have a picture of myself in the dress I loved (as I compare it to others).

I had a few friends that bought their dresses from here, so I decided to make the drive from VA. I was a little late for my appointment which they were kind about… then the pressure started.
Candi was my consultant who sat me down to ask what I’d looked at, why I didn’t buy, and if I found the dress, would I buy today. Every consultant asked similar questions, but this was super intense.
First things first, I asked about wifi. She said she had it, but she didn’t know anything about it, and we could deal with it later. (this came up in the end when I was leaving without buying and mentioned in passing face-​timing my sister. THEN she wanted me to have wifi)
She said she would stay respectful of my budget and style choices which I appreciated (not that that had been a problem). She brought me several dresses. She had me try on a dress that was a sample that was 1. ripped 2. she snarked at the price of $ 800 (half my budget) as if to say «this is so cheap you should get it» and 3. proceeded to tell me how the alterations would make it my dress (even though she kept saying that she knew nothing about alterations).
To her credit, she brought me a two piece Wtoo skirt and corset that I really liked, and wanted to show my girls. 1. no pics (not the only place that doesn’t allow) 2. She told me (more than once) that I was an adult and could make the decision on my own. She went through another spiel about why would I come on my own unless I wasn’t planning on buying.
As it is with buying a wedding dress, if you like something, you’ll do pretty much anything/​deal with anyone to get YOUR dress. The two pc was over my budget (even after the 10% off she offered), but I really liked it. I made a follow up appt to bring my girlfriends the following weekend.
I immediately looked for a bridal shop nearer my home that carried Wtoo. Found one, emailed them to ask about the two pc. They had it! I went two days later and had a great experience. I bought my wonderful two piece wedding dress for more than $ 200 less from a place I enjoyed dealing with.
I will give Candi credit for showing me the two piece that I would have not thought to pick up otherwise.
Although she was polite-​ish (in a very straight business sort of way), she was not sincere nor did I feel like she cared about me or my experience. Her mission was to sell me a dress. This was like dealing with a car salesman. NOT how you want your dress buying experience to be.

This beautiful shop is my favorite in this area. Customer service seems to be very important, and my bridal stylist Linda was very professional. The shop offers a great variety of designers with varying prices and sizes. The only downside is that you have to rely on the stylist to choose the dresses for you, and you can’t take any pictures. Other than that, I love this shop!

Of the 6 bridal stores I visited in the DMV, this was my least favorite.
Pros:
— Pretty store, easy parking across the street.
Cons:
— My stylist just completely didn’t get what I was going for. For example, she kept pulling super blingy dresses even after I specifically said I wanted to go with something matte.
— The stylist was super pushy about getting me to buy something on the spot. Even though I clearly wasn’t in love with anything I tried on, she kept asking me, «Are you saying yes to the dress?» I told her repeatedly that I wanted to go home and talk it over with my maid of honor (who lives out of state) before I committed, but my stylist kept pushing me to call her at work. I barely made it out of there without getting pushy-​salespersoned.
— They wouldn’t let me take photos «unless you’re going to buy today.»
— Their prices were a couple hundred dollars higher for the same dress than other stores in the area.

I came here with my best friend to find a dress for her big day. The store is beautifully appointed. Crystal chandeliers, acrylic chiavari chairs, tufted couches… everything a bridal boutique should be. They have a wide selection of selection of dresses at most price points. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable and since we were there during the Waters/​W Too trunk show, we had the added benefit of speaking with a Waters rep who answered all of our questions. My friend ended finding the perfect dress and we were very pleased with the whole experience. Thank you Love Couture!

Hands down. This was the best service we have received after going to 4 other bridal boutiques.
The bridal stylist really know their stuff and are completely professional. While I had a pretty low budget for my dress, they still were able to work with it and not make me feel bad about it.
I never thought in a million years that I would get emotional over a piece of clothing but sure enough they made it happen!

My experience at this boutique left something to be desired. I made an appointment during a Maggie Sottero trunk show, expecting to sample a few gowns from their new Spring 2015 line. This was my first time trying on gowns and I wasn’t sure what style I was going to fall in love with; a sentiment that translated to «I’m not buying a gown today» for our sales associate.
When we arrived, the woman who assisted me greeted me coldly and informed me that not one or two Maggie Sottero gowns I had wanted to try on that day were not in the store, but five gowns that I expressed interest in were not available. I understand that vendors don’t send boutiques all gowns from their new lines, but I would have appreciated trying on at least one of the five that sparked my interest. At the very least it should not have been labeled as a «trunk show», or the person who scheduled my appointment could have asked if there were any particular dresses I was interested in trying on when I made my appointment two weeks prior.
Additionally, my guests were offered champagne but I was not extended the courtesy. When I asked to take a picture or two of other gowns I had tried on, our group was met with a definitive «no». To my surprise on our way out, the bride next door was enjoying a glass of champagne and her friends and family had been taking pictures of her experience the entire time.
I will unfortunately not be going back to LCB. My first gown shopping experience was not what I had hoped it would be.

I’ll be sure to write an updated review as I go through the process.
Love Couture is top notch, and they have been nothing but 100% professional in my wedding dress selection. I had an appointment in NYC at Kleinfelds, but I ended up canceling after such a great experience with the store and the designer of the dress I selected (Matthew Christopher).
I am a not-​so «traditional» bride… I ended up trying on dresses by myself. I know what I would like in a dress, and it didn’t make sense to have someone who has different opinions or envisions of how they perceive me in a wedding dress. With most of my family living in different states and my wedding date coming up quickly, it made sense for me to go through the experience solo.
I was in love with their selection of gowns… they had a ton of lace gowns with romantic details that look timeless, but I was drawn to try on a dress that I have recently tried on the day before at another salon — Matthew Christopher’s «Sophia» dress. I didn’t know much about the designer and was surprised that my Love Couture appointment happened to be on the same day he was in town for a trunk show!
The staff were very kind and helpful. I didn’t have an army of family members, but they still made me feel like my appointment was special. The stylist helped me pull dresses I liked, and I appreciated her honest feedback since my family was not present.
I ended up trying on the «Sophia» dress rather earlier in the appointment since the designer was leaving soon. I really loved the gown, but there were small areas that kept it from being the one.
The salon and Matthew Christopher’s rep worked with me to make significant changes in the dress that turned it easily into the dress for me. We changed the back to the match his «Emma» dress and used a blush lining instead of the standard champagne.
After the designer left, the stylist helped me select my jewelry and was very helpful in picking out the best style for me. (I love how they suggested using rose gold with blush. It was something I never considered, and I now love rose gold).
Since the appointment, there was only one hiccup. I was told my dress was going to come in late June, but I was told through my confirmation email weeks later that it would ship at the end of July. (Not a good situation since it is a custom dress I’ve never seen, and our wedding is August 23 in Michigan). We exchanged some emails and phone calls that day, and they were able to clear up the issue immediately. The dress is now coming end of June without me paying an additional fee (Another relief since I already paid a rush order for this dress).
Since then, they have been very prompt and professional when answering any questions about the status of my dress and jewelry. I have been having issues matching the blush of my bridesmaid dresses since I have never seen my dress, and they promptly requested a swatch from the designer.
I have been to some other local bridal stores. My experiences have been a hit or miss with most of them being just «ok» or worse. Love Couture has a great selection, but it is not about the selection… they provide great professional service that backs up their outstanding inventory. I highly recommend this salon for your wedding needs in the DMV area.

I had a great experience here, from the moment I arrived! The team that works here is super organized and collected information on me and my price range from the start. They talked with me briefly about what I liked, where the wedding was, etc. Next, we shopped around the store a little and picked dresses I thought I would like and then they picked dresses they recommended for me. I loved that they picked for me. They know what all of the dresses look like on after all!
The store is beautiful and I felt so comfortable here. The experience is fun because they know what they are doing. These folks are pros!
I ended up buying my dress here. They send you home with a cute little packet of information and a votive candle in a cute gift bag. The follow up form the boutique is excellent and I’m now looking forward to my first fitting next week!
I highly recommend you check out Love Couture prior to making a final decision on a gown. It’s more than the gown you’re buying, you will need to visit the store multiple times before it’s all said and done, make sure the people you’re interacting with are as lovely as Love Couture’s Team of experts!

One of my good friends had a terrible experience here. I contacted the boutique to help translate her frustration to logic, but the management seems to take our inquires and concerns to deaf ears. After reading other reviews online, it’s clear that many other brides have had similar experiences. BEWARE: dresses from Love Couture Bridal are non-​refundable under all circumstances.
My bride felt heavily pressured to purchase a dress she wasn’t sure about. The attendant was charming and friendly but told her that the dress would take 8 – 9 months to assemble and ship after finding out her wedding was in 12 months. As we know, wedding dresses take 2 – 3 months to alter. when it in fact took 2.5 months to arrive.
All staff collectively agree while selling that it takes t — 2 months to assemble and ship your dress (t = the number of months until your wedding). Then, ship the dress in 3 months. 10 months and 3 months is a drastic difference.
No photography is allowed under any circumstance. Considering the special lighting and mirrors, it’s a shame customers get pressured and manipulated into purchasing with false time frames and no way to share the images with critical friends and family.
Very disappointed with the overall terrible impression. I wouldn’t recommend this place to a friend.
The staff is very young, inexperienced, unknowable, and haughty. I would not recommend purchasing from this store. Planning a wedding is difficult enough. You dont need a fast-​talking salesperson to manipulate you into spending 5k on a dress you cant wear.