Cherry Blossom Bridal

I absolutely loved Cherry Blossom Bridal! Keba, India, and their seamstress are amazing! From the beginning I was comfortable. My consultant was India, she wanted to know about my fiancé, the wedding, the reception, all the details. Then we started talking about what I envisioned for my dress. From all of that, India picked out several dresses that she thought I would like. From there we talked about my dislikes and likes about each of the dresses. From there, India went and picked out a few more dresses. That is when I found my dress! I bet I didn’t even try on 10 dresses. India is that awesome at her job! Cherry Blossom Bridal was my first bridal shop so I didn’t want to settle that quickly. I went to two other shops that weekend and all I could think about was my dress at Cherry Blossom Bridal! Nothing even compared to my dress! Plus the attention from the staff at the other shops didn’t even compare to what I received at Cherry Blossom Bridal!
All of the fittings and the accessory shopping was a blast with the staff at Cherry Blossom Bridal. I felt they really cared about me and what I wanted. I recommend Cherry Blossom Bridal to anyone, you do not have to be a plus sized bride to find YOUR dress there! They truly are the best in the business!

I’m so glad there is a store like Cherry Blossom Bridal in DC. It made such a huge difference for me to be able to try on dresses in my size, and the entire staff, especially Keba and India, were wonderful! The store itself is very nice, it has a welcoming atmosphere and has a «boutique» feel. My budget was under $ 2,000 and I was able to find several beautiful dresses in that price range, including the gorgeous Essense of Australia dress I ended up buying.

I LOVE Cherry Blossom Bridal. I had purchased another dress from another salon and once I received it, it was just not what I wanted. I called Cherry Blossom and making an appointment was easy. I love that all of the dresses are a little larger, you can actually see how the dress will look on you. The staff picked out a dress that was very flattering. Since I no longer live in DC, I used another salon for alterations. The seamstress commented several time about how well made the dress was. I would recommend Cherry Blossom Bridal to all brides, it was a great experience I found the perfect dress.

This place is AMAZING! I had gone to a few boutiques and was told to hold the dresses in front of me… because they wouldn’t go over my hips. I wear a street size 10/12.That left me very discouraged. I was actually able to try on every dress here and they were all gorgeous! Keba, the owner is very professional and sweet. India was my consultant and she is a GEM! She is very fashionable, kind, professional, funny… I could list a ton of adjectives. She took away all of the anxiety that I had. I did not have to lift a finger. She helped me in and out of every dress… which I was not used to since I had to fend for myself at other places. The boutique is VERY nice and classy. There is a fitting room downstairs and one upstairs, so even though there was another appointment, I felt like I was the only one there and had the place all to myself. Prior to my appointment starting, India sat down with me and asked about our wedding and my vision, just like they do on Say Yes to The Dress lol. Needless to say, I said YES! Thank you India! You were amazing.

Didn’t end up finding my dress here but I had a great experience! After you make an appointment they email you a confirmation letter containing helpful details and an interactive bride interview so that they know what you’re looking for ahead of time and can prepare for your appointment accordingly! I told them I was looking for a specific dress and they had the dress already waiting for me when I walked in! I really appreciate how organized this salon is.
I worked with India who was super sweet! Unfortunately I visited Cherry Blossom Bridal at the beginning of my search so I was not sure of what exactly I wanted — India was very patient and let me try on a variety of styles and she did not pressure me into buying anything. She was great at helping me into the dresses by finding the opening in the dress and holding my hand as I stepped in. I’ve found some salons just unzip the dress and let the customer find the opening herself and step in herself, which can be difficult with these complex dresses. This salon also uses clips instead of pillows to help you fit into the sample sizes, which I prefer because I feel it gives a more realistic vision of what the dress would actually look like in your size.
One thing I do want to note is that Cherry Blossom Bridals does focus on plus size brides, so many of their sample dresses are a bit larger than you may find in other salons (size 10 – 14?). However, they are able to order you dresses in any size so I wouldn’t cross them off the list if you aren’t plus sized!
Overall, great bridal gown selection and wonderful service!

A hidden gem in the city…
I received an email from
informing me that this particular bridal salon was having a sample sale, after looking up their bridal selection I called my family and told them that it was a must that they come with me to find THE dress. I’m getting married in March and wanted a dress to fit my winter theme…
Making an appointment was easy, and the boutique is easy to find with plenty of street parking available. I can’t believe I’ve passed this place so many times and have never even noticed its location! Cute little row home transformed into a beautiful bridal haven.
I walked in and was greeted by one of the stylist, the overall experience was wonderful! I had already done an online bridal profile but the fact that my stylist (Octavia) sat down with my family and I to get to know us was very important. I brought a picture of what I thought was my dress but asked them to pull a few more selections just to be sure I knew I had the one!
She put me in my initial pick and though it was beautiful, I wasn’t wowed. Going back into the dressing room I spotted a similar dress but with much more sparkle and glam. I asked to be put into that one and I FELL IN LOVE!!! It was the style I asked for, silhouette, color and price! I came out of the dressing room and Keba, the manager and owner came beside me and proceeded to put me in a veil, jewelry and jazzed up the bottom of my train.
You have to put down 60% initially to order the dress which I wasn’t totally prepared for (I should have called first to find that out) but she worked with me and allowed me to put down a portion so that I could at least be in the system and have all my information saved. She told me I could call at anytime to put down the rest to proceed with ordering my dress and didn’t make me feel bad at all for not having my affairs in order.
I would recommend this place for anyone who is looking for that perfect dress, this salon caters to brides plus sizes 12 to 32! During my appointment I saw brides of all shapes and sizes walking in and out and even admired some of the beautiful custom made headpieces that Keba had designed for one of her brides!
I can’t wait to go back for my alterations! Thank you ladies for helping me Say Yes to the Dress!!!

This store was fantastic! I was in here a month or so ago with my best friend who is getting married next year in Arizona, but she was home and wanted the experience with her MOH and mother. The staff was amazing, they listened to all of her concerns and wishes and filtered out dresses for her. She liked the first, hated the second and skipped a few the third one we saw was the one! She was so over the moon happy and they dolled her up and she said yes to the dress! Because the wedding is another location, they offered to ship to her and gave her the name of another store they recommend for alterations in her area! Fantastic service!!!

I got married 5-​2-​2015 and Cherry Blossom consultants treated me so great! I highly recommend coming here. I was a lesbian bride and really worried about how I would be treated while looking for a dress. The consultants were so nice from the time I had my silhouette appt. They got me through seeing many beautiful choices. SO many choices for a woman of substance! I loved the variety. They helped me find MY DRESS and then guided me through having family members come to see my choice.
This is the best place to find YOUR DRESS! I loved the experience, the easy location, and the people that helped me through a big decision.

Had a fitting today with India (she is fabulous) and fell in love with a gorgeous gown.

I started looking for my wedding dress in October. I went to the big shops in Georgetown and Alexandria. It was OK. I finally went to Cherry Blossom. Now that was PHENOMENAL. On my first visit, India sat down with me and we had a real conversation about my vision for my wedding, my style, my budget and so on. India was immediately able to find five or six dresses that fit the bill, including THE dress!
Fast forward a few months-​the dress comes in and Keba calls me to schedule a visit. I ordered a custom length so she wanted to make sure it was good to go before I took it home. Again, I got the full bridal experience. She helped me try on a variety of accessories and even Facetimed my mom (who lives several states away) so that she could see my dress.
So all in all: GO TO CHERRY BLOSSOM! It’s a great experience and India and Keba are both wonderful!

I highly recommend this dress shop! India helped me each time I came and she is amazing! By far the sweetest and most helpful person I met throughout the process of finding a dress. There is no need to go anywhere else for a wedding dress. They also have some really pretty bridesmaid dresses and accessories. They were always on top of returning calls and responding to emails, unlike many other dress shops.

I just bought my dress here and can’t say enough good things about the owner, Keba, her team and the collection. I told her my budget, when my wedding was and what I wanted. She showed me various options — only dresses that were within my budget, available on my fairly short timeframe, and the styles/​colors that I requested. I feel so fortunate to have found this gem! Wholehearted recommendation.

I highly recommend this bridal salon! While I didn’t end up purchasing my dress here, it was by far the best experience I could have had. India started the appointment by sitting down with me and my party and going through the basics. With her guidance I tried on silhouettes I had imagined myself in and styles I never would have considered. I always wanted a princess dress, but India helped me into the most body flattering dresses imaginable (mermaids that were fit and flare). The personal attention and intimate feel of the appointment left me feeling pampered and special. The only reason I ordered elsewhere was because a trunk show at another salon brought a dress I loved within my price point. My experience at the other salon was fine, but it was not custom tailored to me. If you want to feel like queen for a day, go to Cherry Blossom Bridal!

Practical details: The shop is in a little brownstone in Southeast, very close to the Eastern Market metro stop. Standard street parking is available. Dresses here are budget friendly (I spent under $ 500 for my tea length dress). Dresses require a deposit when you order, and then you pay for the rest when you pick up the dress.
Why I love this place: Keba is a godsend; she is organized, friendly, and body positive. Because my now husband and I were ready to just be married already, we planned our wedding in six months. I had no idea most brides need that long just to order a dress, so I came late to the dress shopping game. The pickins were slim for a last-​minute plus size bride looking to have a June wedding.
However, I was pretty sold on a Mori Lee dress I saw online. Unfortunately, it was nearly impossible to find a shop in the DC area with a sample of the dress in my size. Cherry Blossom is a Mori Lee retailer, but Keba didn’t have that particular dress as a sample. However, compared to other shops in the area, she was so upbeat and nonjudgmental about my predicament that I came in for an appointment as soon as I could.
The dress shop is clean, pretty, and simple. Fitting rooms are spacious and well lit. Refreshments are readily available. High quality bustiers are available to use during fittings. Keba did a little mix and matching with sample dresses she did have in stock to give me an idea of what my dream dress would look like. I loved what I saw.
She was confident she could have it ready for me in fourmonths, and she delivered. Things got a little harried with alterations, but I knew I was working with a rushed timeline. The dress came out beautifully. At the end of the day, Keba wants to make sure her brides are happy, and she does it extremely well.

I highly recommend this bridal salon. I was so nervous about not getting to try on a lot of dresses due to my size, but there were lots to choose from and Keba made my buying experience exactly what I had always wanted. Price points were reasonable and I loved the personal attention I received. She rushed my veil order and they did a great job getting my alterations done before I had to leave for my out of town wedding. Don’t look anywhere else if you want to find your perfect dress and get that amazing trying on experience you’ve always wanted for your wedding dress!

I bought my dress here last weekend (Oct. 4), and it was absolutely the best experience! Working with Keba and India was so much fun, and they did an amazing job. I really cannot say enough nice things about them. I would highly suggest doing the silhouette check before your appointment. It was educational and really fun! I cannot wait for my dress to come in, and to continue working with Keba and India. Everyone should go here!!!

What a WONDERFUL bridal salon and experience! I first went for a silhouette back in September, which was very helpful. I wish more salons offer this type of appointment. I returned to Cherry Blossom Bridal this weekend (10÷4÷14) with my mother and sister who were visiting from NY and my mother-​in-​law and one bridesmaid. Keba, the owner, was warm and very knowledgeable. She accommodated my large party and even let us drink the champagne we brought with us. I fell in love with a gown but wasn’t ready to commit that day. I had a horrible experience at at salon up in New York, where I was pressured into buying a gown. So I was hesitant about making the purchase. Keba was very understanding, didn’t pressure us at all, and let us sleep on it. I knew the dress was the «one» and we went back the very next day. Keba was able to fit us in, knowing that my family was only in town for the weekend. I am so happy to have found my gown and even happier to be buying it from Cherry Blossom bridal. I Can’t wait to go back for my fittings.

I had the most amazing dress shopping experience at Cherry Blossom Bridal, from picking out the dress to choosing the right accessories, they got me. They also have samples in more than just a size 8 — it felt nice to have to be clipped in, rather than hoping that the dress would make it over my hips as I did at other stores. Keba has an eye for what looks good and what a woman’s style is. It’s easy to get to (close walk from metro and lots of street parking out front) and everyone I have interacted with has been friendly and helpful. They also have a tailor that does custom men’s suits. My fiancé’s custom tux fits him perfectly. I can’t recommend this shop highly enough.

The best wedding dress shopping experience! Keba (the shop owner) is friendly, attentive, knowledgeable about her craft and fun. Also, this shop is cuter than a button.
My appointment began with a sit-​down with Keba. She had me fill out a brief questionnaire and then we talked a little bit about our wedding style. Also of note, during this conversation a few of the bridesmaids that tagged along were showing me dresses in a book. Keba managed to take note of the styles that made me smile (from across the room – get that!) and pulled those in addition to several others.
After going to another salon and being told «you may just have to compromise» the VERY FIRST DRESS she pulled was exactly what I wanted so of course I said yes. After saying yes she was very helpful in pulling accessories and other adornments to give me a sense of what a finished look might look like.
Finally, the purchasing process was a breeze. Also of note, the price points in the store are very reasonable compared to some other boutique salons in the area.
Can’t say it enough: Cherry Blossom Bridal is amazing!!!

I found my dream dress online by designer Mori Lee. After calling about 17 bridal shops listed on their website within a 50 mile radius, I reached Keba on the phone, and of all days on a Sunday!!! When i asked her if she carried the gown i was looking for, she immediately knew which one i was talking about and scheduled an appointment for me to come in and try it on. During my appointment, Keba was kind and informative. The dress was also perfect! we placed the order that day and was told my dress would be in within 2 months! I couldn’t have been more pleased with my experience at Cherry Blossom bridal!!!