Country Bridals and Formal Wear — Local services in Jaffrey

Like many trying to plan a wedding during a pandemic - after changing plans four times, my partner and I decided to take 2020 back and elope. I had originally wanted to get a custom dress made (I'm over 6' and have long limbs), but with this new plan I had to find a dress in a matter of six weeks. I found some (begrudgingly) that I thought would fit my picky taste - and the closest shop that carried them was Country Bridals. An hour and a half each way from me. It's my wedding day, who cares about the drive - let's make the appointment. From beginning to end I worked with Elicia and honestly, she was a pleasure to work with. She pulled a ton of dresses for me - and when I tried on my #1 pick first and uh, hated it - she had plenty for me to try on. I am not great at trying on clothes, nevermind something this important, and I get uncomfortable with feeling like "a burden" - despite my anxiety, Elicia made sure that I was comfortable and that the appointment was going smoothly throughout my 90 minute appointment. Ironically, I found a dress that I never would have picked out - and fell in love with it. (You hear things like that - that you'll 'know' when you find the dress - I always thought it sounded corny, but looking in the mirror that first time - I knew). To make a long review shorter - I had to make two more trips (alterations, and then final try on) to Jaffrey and I can truly say that those 9 hours of driving were worth it. (Even after googling my dress after my appt and realizing that my dress I had just ordered was in a shop 5 minutes from me - that's how much I liked Country Bridals). They take covid seriously, they're affordable, and the alterations were done well and very quickly. I cannot recommend them enough - if my driving that much for a dress I could have gotten closer isn't an indicator, I don't know what is. Thank you again,...

Booked my mom an appointment 2 months in advance, the woman in charge of booking, immediately gave me a hard time about the amount of bridesmaids that would be joining my mom(5 of us). I called 2 months in advance that way they could accommodate us effectively. I got a call the day before to confirm the appointment and the woman on the phone was in a sour mood and gave me an attitude because I confirmed the amount of bridesmaids that would be attending(5). Unfortunately the same woman with the sour attitude was ‘helping’ my mom ‘pick out’ dresses. She was nothing short of disrespectful commenting on my mothers body and picking out the ugliest dresses that didn’t fit my moms style or body type despite my mom telling her what she was looking for. My mom felt rushed and judged by the woman, we told her there was no budget then half way through she assumed our budget was extremely low when in fact we could afford whatever she wanted. Near the end of the appointment my mom had tried on nearly 15 dresses and felt like she had to say yes to 1 so she did..but she wasn’t completely sold on it. There was 1 left in her dressing room that she saw hanging and she wanted to try it on so we got her into it in less that 2 minutes and she came out of the dressing room and in that moment the attendant came out from the front to the back where my mom was and she ever so rudely said ‘seriously?!’ and rolled her eyes. Luckily my mom didn’t hear or see her or else I think she would’ve walked out in tears filled with defeat. Trying on wedding dresses can be so difficult and with added anxiety, ADHD and body dysmorphia the absolute last thing she needed was a rude and judgmental dress attendant. 10/10 would never recommend this place.. not to mention all the dresses smelled like body odor and...

Went to Country Bridal for three mens/boys suits for my wedding and my wedding party. The folks there could not have been nicer or more accommodating, so I really can't say enough good about them. The quality of the suits, however, could really use some improvement.

After getting measured and the suits arriving, my shirt was far too tight and my jacket was far too large. We re-ordered and my jacket was fine, but then my shirt was way too large - around the neck and around the midsection. I eventually just went to Men's Wearhouse and purchased a shirt off the shelf that fit perfectly.

My son's suit was a bit tight - but he grows at a rapid rate, so I can't really put that on anyone. This suit was great and they were SO good measuring him (he's only 5).

My brother's suit - his jacket sleeves were comically long, pants were only a bit long, but the shirt was so loose fitting that it could probably be used as a sail for a small seafaring vessel. Luckily, he was also able to purchase a shirt off the shelf and we were able to pin the sleeves up. He was traveling out of the country when the suits arrived, so he was not able to try it on - BUT he was definitely measured. Shouldn't the sleeve length at least be close?

Anyway, for the price I spent on three suits, I really wish I had just purchased them outright from a retailer. At least then they would be tailored to fit and we wouldn't be rushing around trying to return everything within the return window to avoid $150 of fees. Wedding was Monday. Country Bridals is closed Tuesday. Suits were due back Wednesday. My parents had to drive up from Rhode Island to return them since I was on my honeymoon.

Anyway. Great people working here. Probably wouldn't recommend this place to anyone looking to rent a suit, unless they get a...