Christine’s Bridal

I cannot recommend Christine’s Bridal enough. Though I live a ways away, I met Chris at a bridal show and just loved what her and her shop were all about. I am a plus-​sized lady, and one of my biggest concerns with trying on dresses was being shoved into something way too small and then being asked to parade around a room with friends and strangers with half my backside hanging out. This will NOT happen to you at christine’s– because she carries an EXTENSIVE selection of sizes. I did not try on a single dress that didn’t either fit or was a bit big. The other MAJOR draw to Christine’s is that you get an amazing personal experience. Chris makes an appointment with you and your family, and the shop is essentially closed during that time. You get Chris’ undivided attention and assistance, as well as expertise in picking flattering dresses. Every dress in the shop is affordable, with the most expensive dresses (I believe) not going over the $ 2000 mark if not less. I got an elaborate dress I would’ve spent thousands on anywhere else for $ 800 and some change. Chris makes the experience so painless and personal– buying my dress has been, by far, the best and easiest part of my wedding planning.

Chris was extremely helpful and friendly. She listened to everyone’s thoughts and suggestions and didn’t try to coerce anyone into her way of thinking in any way. I look forward to working with her on bridesmaids’ dresses. Would recommend her highly to anyone.

Christine’s Bridal was a huge surprise. The bride was drawn to them because they carried big names, much like larger urban shops, but we were much more impressed by the dresses they made themselves. She bought the second dress she tried on, but Chris still showed her at least six others. The prices were unbelievable, I kept rechecking the labels, as if it was a fluke. Most used dresses online cost more than these cost. They also have a layaway option, which is barely needed because of their awesome prices. The only negative would be the bubblegum pink prom shop attached, which you have to walk through to get to the really, really dated and not very clean bathroom. But seriously, I’ll take it. And actually… I saw some pretty fantastic dresses in the prom shop as well.