Clever Bride Consignments

I was completely clueless when it came to the style gown I was looking for. Chris made my dress shopping experience one to remember. She was very knowledgable and patient. As I was trying on, she started picking up on which styles I was leaning towards and would go get more dresses for me to try on that she thought I would like. I ended up leaving with a new, designer sample gown. I can’t believe the first place I went ended up being my first and last place. definitely go here!!! Chris is phenomenal.

Not having ever tried on a wedding dress before, I was a little nervous going to a consignment shop for the first time. Easing my worries, Clever Bride was the perfect first step! The owner, Chris, was knowledgeable, honest and extremely helpful. I loved two dresses that were in beautiful condition and affordable. I give this boutique this rating! It’s a must-​go-​to for soon-​to-​be brides!

The customer service was amazing. I was nervous about having someone help me pick out a dress because I thought they would be pushy. I was worried I would be pressured into either getting a dress I wan’t positive I loved, or that I would be leaving without having felt comfortable enough to try anything on. The owner was amazing. She was incredibly thoughtful about every detail of my visit, and very accommodating for anything I asked. The best part was, she didn’t pressure any of her customers in any way. She would help me find new ways of seeing a dress I thought I didn’t like, helped me put into words what I did and did not like, and was very honest about any imperfections, however minuscule they were. If only weddings happened more than once in a lifetime, I would go back here in an instant. I never thought I’d be able to wear a dress like these in my lifetime, nevermind afford one. My dress was an incredibly cheap $ 300 dollars for the craftsmanship and material. I honestly can’t recommend this place enough!

The owner Chris was very attentive and helpful– she made my dress buying experience so memorable and relaxed. She has a great selection of gowns from various designers and I was able to try on several gowns in different styles before finally deciding on the one I purchased which is a beautiful Maggie Sottero (for $ 538; originally $ 1075). Chris was very helpful and informative in helping me select dresses that I would like and that would compliment my figure. I was originally concerned about the condition of the dresses since they have been used, but every dress is in great condition and you can tell Chris works hard to keep everything in that great condition. This is a great boutique!

The person who helped was fantastic. She gave ideas as to how to really make it your own. Customer service and selection for my budget was on point. I got a dress that was originally $ 1250 for $ 625.

Perfect! I consigned my gown here — was sold in under two months, and I was very happy with the price. Process was very straightforward, and I’m glad I came here!

What a great experience I had shopping and buying my wedding dress at clever bride consignments. Chris the owner was very professional, kind and respectful and a pleasure to work with. Chris was able to help me and also fend off my family and their oppinions and eagerness to pull dresses for me to try on. She kept in mind my budget and pulled the most beautiful dresses based upon my desires. I bought the first dress I tried on. On principle I didn’t want to buy the dress because it was the first time I tried on wedding dresses. Chris held the dress for 24 hours and I was able to go and try on other dresses. I couldn’t stop compairing other dresses to the first dress, so I finally went back and bought the dress and a Vail. I really enjoyed doing business at clever bride and would recommend brides to give it a try.

I bought my wedding dress here in 2013, only 2.5 months before my wedding. I loved everything about the shop, from the woman who helped me, to the selection of gowns. I ended up leaving with a $ 99 wedding gown, a veil, a tiara/​headpiece, necklace and earrings all for just under $ 500. I loved that I didn’t have to spend a fortune on a gorgeous wedding dress. :)

Could not agree more with all the glowing reviews!!! The whole evening was booked for my sis and I to look and try on dresses for my anniversary vow renewal. She was patient, provided lots to try on with my tight budget and never felt rushed! Got a great dress that had never been worn, still had tags on for a bargain!!! Thank you so much Chris!!!

Chris was lovely. So professional and knowledgable but sweet as can be at the same time. She was more interested in making sure I had a positive experience and learned about the different styles of dresses etc. than making a sale. She took her time to make my shopping experience special and even stayed past closing time so I could finish trying on the dresses I picked. Awesome experience, exceptional service, and great selection. I highly recommend Clever Bride Consignments!

It’s taken me a little while to get to writing this review, but I knew I wanted to because this boutique, and its owner, turned a potentially nightmarish process into a pleasure. I can not say enough positive things about my (and my fiancée’s) experience but I will try to highlight the important bits. So as I alluded to, my fiancée is female and we were both looking for gowns. We showed up on an early weekend morning taking the chance of not making an appointment (she only have appointments during the week) because work, schedules, and the distance of the boutique from out homes would not permit a midweek session. We were in luck that not many other people showed up and no other brides looking for gowns. Chris did a wonderful job giving each of us personal attention, listening to our individual likes and dislikes, and accommodating our body types (I am five feet tall and a plumper pear). The dresses she picked were right on and I noticed that by the second set of my try-​ons she had my esthetic/​fit preferences exactly.
My fiancée and I were so nervous about trying on dresses since this was our first attempt and neither of us have a lot of patience for shopping. Chis made everything so easy and comfortable. She was super informative about the dresses, what could be altered, what couldn’t, where imperfections were etc. Personally I do not mind little imperfections. I’d rather have a stunning high quality dress I can afford with an imperfection than a cheep costume from David’s.
My fiancé and I got two beautiful gowns (that complimented each other, which is something we told her we wanted) that we love and feel comfortable in within our budget. As it turned out though, my future mother in law offered to pay for them both which was an added surprise but I don’t think she would have if they were original price (and I would not blame her). Lastly, my fiancé and I got through the process in two and a half hours (for both dresses and accessories!). We were not rushed in any way by Chris but we knew what we wanted and Chis gave us wonderful options to choose from so it was a no-​brainer. My fiancé also get a beautiful tiara which she was looking for and I got a veil (which I didn’t know I wanted until I tried it on… wow, what a moment).
For those future brides out there who want the boutique experience and the quality garment and feel a sense of pride at outsmarting the bridal industry, this is your place! She has an ample selection of dresses in varied sizes (not just sample sizes) and they are well taken care of. If you are at all in doubt, give it a try. You will not regret it.

A True hidden Gem! This place is amazing! I went to a couple of other places and was really not happy with the selection of the dresses, never mind the price. This place offered a variety of styles and the prices are PHENOMENAL! This Bridal shop is not just vintage dresses but also brand new, never before worn, dresses from the designer sample rack and the price is still amazing. The owner, was super nice and really helpful. She explained the whole process, made me feel really comfortable, and really helped guide me in the right direction.
I high recommend this hidden gem!

What a hidden gem! I honestly can not believe the quality of the gowns at this store for the cost. It is a fantastic deal for brides on a budget!
I was getting frustrated with dress shopping because I have very high standards but could not imagine paying $ 5,000 on a dress that you wear once. When I looked at dresses under $ 1,000 I found them to be lacking in quality and appeared to be more like a cheap costume.
When i finally found this beautiful boutique, I knew I was in luck! I ended up buying a beautiful dress by Augusta Jones named «Seraphina». The cost was minimal and the dress looked brand new!
My fiancé also bought her dress here… It is a gorgeous La Sposa sample sale dress that has never been altered. It is absolutely fantastic and was a ¼ of the cost that you would pay at a traditional store.
Chris, the owner, was a joy to work with! She is talented and definitely knows what she is doing. She was helpful and offered some great advice without being pushy. She was also kind enough to meet us on a Friday evening so that my mother would be able to attend.
You definitely want to RUN to this store ASAP if you’re in the market for a bridal gown!

UPDATE: I went back a couple months later and ended up buying my dress here! So happy with it! Thank you so much Chris. :)
This place is awesome. Dresses are in the same condition or better than samples at many regular bridal shops. Large selection, variety of sizes and prices (my 3 favorites ranged from $ 200 — $ 1000). If you know what you’re looking for you can get a fantastic deal here. I wish I lived closer so I could go in again — I’ve only been once when I was home with my parents and hadn’t really narrowed down what I was looking for yet so I wasn’t ready to buy. Chris was super nice and helpful. Yes she requests that customers treat the gowns with respect but I think that’s a plus — that way if you buy from her you know your gown has been treated with care. Highly recommended.

First let me say: Wow!!! What a beautiful place! A far cry from the mall shopping of David’s Bridal. Walk up into a cute little shop on the 2^nd floor, with an antique shop on the first floor (The grandfather clock chime while you’re trying on dresses!)
I’m a petite girl and I was having some issues finding a dress ASAP because we’re eloping this Sunday. Most of the stores my best friend called laughed at her when she asked if they could accommodate a size 0 or 00. Clever Bride Consignments said come on by, I’m sure we have something that will fit.
Chris was stupendous! She met us on a Monday night at 6:30. The majority of dresses did run larger then my frame but she had 4 or 5 dresses in my size that would need minimal alterations. I found one that was just up my alley and for half the price that any of the bridal conglomerates would have charged.
Petite brides to plus-​size brides should give this little shop a go if they are looking for consignment dresses!
Thanks Chris!

I had been researching wedding dresses online for months, but was having a hard time taking the plunge of actually trying on dresses. When some of our wedding costs started to swell, my dress budget seemed like the natural place to make some cuts, but this made the thought of walking into most bridal stores even more intimidating. I decided to start my actual search at Clever Bride Consignments because of the possible savings and low pressure option of not having to make an appointment. When I walked into the store and starting looking around I was immediately struck by the fact that most of the dresses looked completely new or at the very least in amazing condition. If you are looking for a less overwhelming experience then this quaint, well-​organized boutique is a great option.
The store owner Chis is extremely kind, attentive and knowledgeable. I never felt pressured, but I was also able to get all my questions answered. When it came time to try on dresses, Chris walked me through the process to help me feel more comfortable, and went out of her way to help me figure out styling choices that would make my gown be an even more perfect fit for my super small fall Vermont wedding. I fell in love with the second gown I tried on– a Sottero & Midgley dress that I could never have afforded otherwise. The dress was only $ 675, which has shocked everyone who has seen it. I feel so fortunate that I chose to start and end my wedding gown search with Clever Bride Consignments. I can’t recommend them enough for service, quality and kindness.

I walked in on a Saturday morning without an appointment and walked out in less than an hour with the perfect wedding dress. Chris was fantastic to work with. She listened to my description of previous dresses I had tried on and then pulled 4 off the rack that all had aspects of what I wanted. In the end, the very first dress I tried on was the perfect one. I am pretty short and Chris made sure I knew what my options would be for having the dress altered and what the over all cost might be.
Buying my wedding dress has been the easiest part of planning my wedding and I can’t recommend this store, and store owner, enough!

This place was great. I am a size 0, and I am vegan (so I can’t have any silk in my dress) and I found lots of options in various styles, including styles I had seen in non-​consignment bridal shops the day before. There was one dress that I was seriously considering that was very pretty and only $ 100, which is insane. The service was great– we showed up on a «drop-​in/​no appointment» day, and the owner was very helpful. She gave me and my friends space to let us pick out dresses, then she helped me in and out of them in the dressing room (big, bright, plenty of room for my friends).
I ultimately didn’t find my dress here, but it was a good experience.

I went to Clever Bride Consignment sometime in April looking for a petticoat to wear underneath my wedding dress. I called ahead (since I live a little further away from there) and the owner let me know that she did have many options available and that I could come in to check them out. When I got there she showed me to the dressing room and explained all the various options that she had already set out for me. I ended up finding the most perfect petticoat to complete my wedding dress for only $ 30!
The owner was very nice and very helpful. After choosing the petticoat I decided to check out some of her other merchandise. She had so many beautiful vintage jewelry pieces! I ended up purchasing the earrings that I wore on my wedding day (which various people have asked to use as their «something borrowed» for their future weddings), two other sets of earrings as gifts for my mother and a friend, as well as a great little vintage hair comb that I gave to a friend. Each of them loved the gifts and wore them to the wedding. To be honest, I wish I could have kept them all for myself! :)
I really enjoyed shopping at Clever Bride and would go back again and again.

I’m horrified at the one-​star review and just felt the need to respond. All bridal salons help you into and out of your dress. They are unwieldy garments and you need someone to help lift the puff, tie the corset, straighten the lace, etc. David’s Bridal lets you drag the things into changing rooms because they treat their gowns like Halloween costumes. Any other place treats their goods with care, especially when you are purchasing the garment in your arms and not using that to order something from the manufacturer.
The owner is very professional, polite, and sweet and anything that says otherwise strikes me as slander, though everyone is of course is entitled to his or her own opinion. She is constantly looking at ways to improve her business, and is very sensitive to the needs of her clientele.
Since my experience at Clever Brides, I’ve been in contact with Chris to share my story on her site as an example of a past «Clever Bride», something which I offered freely. Give it time and trust me – the MANY positive reviews will far outshine the negativity of the few.