Nicole Maree Bridal — Local services in Melbourne

I loved everything about this Bridal Shop!

Short version:

They are open later than most (if not all) bridal shops in the area

There is no pressure to buy (and no pressure to buy the expensive ones)

They are helpful in selecting a style I love that also compliments my body type

They are friendly

I was able to drop in for assistance, even after purchasing my dress

My longer (happy) story with the Bridal Salon:

I work long days and was able to drop in without an appointment after work. I had been to 2 other appointments/places but wanted to browse after work without the appointment and coordination. I was greeted with a smile and told the layout of the store. I browsed a mix of clearance and regular priced dresses, ultimately trying on 1 regular priced and 2 clearance dresses. I showed the sales associate which of the 3 I liked the most (which happened to be on clearance) but I couldn’t put my finger on what I was unsure of. A-line lace dress with a sweetheart neck and medium length train which I tried on with and without a belt.

She went to the discontinued wrack and found “the dress”: similar to the first dress only the train was magnificent and the dress had beautiful lace trim with beading all over the dress. The retail price tag would have been $2,300 but since it was discontinued it was significantly reduced, a complete steal! I do not have family or bridesmaids in town and wanted to send family pictures before deciding. The associate took pictures and a zoomed in video (I didn’t even request it, she knew) capturing every detail!

She informed me they would be able to hold the dress for 24 hours while I thought on the dress and politely requested if I do change my mind I give them a call to give another bride a chance at her dream dress. (I thought this was a sweet reminder – since it was discontinued and one-of-a-kind)

Within a few hours, I had my cross-coast opinions collected and decided to buy the dress. I dropped by the store and they had the dress in a garment bag waiting for me. A bridal party was in the store with their bride and they hooted and hollered as I had a photo taken with the signature “I said yes” sign.

My experience did not stop here. I returned to the store on 2 other occasions, once to borrow a petticoat for alterations and once to have help getting in and out of potential undergarments.

Tangent: The alterations person suggested by the store did an amazing job camouflaging a button to pin my train up and taking in the bust (you could not even see where her seams were). She was very kind and professional.

After the alterations, I knew I would need something to give the bottom of my dress some body and bought an adjustable hoop offline. I brought in the hoop and dress and asked the associate if she would be willing to help me adjust it. I figured, since family and friends had not seen it due to being out of state, why have ANYONE see it before the wedding day? The associate was glad to help and even adjusted each of the 2 hoops to the appropriate diameter to ensure there wasn’t a sharp crease in the dress. I had already bought the dress, the salon could have shooed me away and instead they took the time to help me and got excited that I came back so they could see the fit after alterations.

This Bridal Salon made me feel like a glowing-bride when my “bride tribe” was too spread out to dress shop. That turned into some great photos capturing the moment my mom, sister, and other friends and family saw the dress on my for the first time in person.

Thank you for making me feel like a special bride, even after the dress was purchased and you did not have a sale to make. It was just the customer service I was...

I had the most phenomenal experience at Nicole Maree! This was one of the most, if not the most beautiful bridal store I've ever been to. Every inch was extremely clean and beautifully designed. All of the dresses were organized by style which was so helpful and made it so much easier to select the dresses I wanted to try on. My guest party and I were treated so well during our appointment and I never felt rushed or pressured to buy anything. Hands down the most professional and comforting bridal shop I've ever been a part of!

In addition to the stunning space, I truly can't say enough good things about my consultant, Laurie. At my first appointment with Laurie, I shared a previous experience at a difference bridal shop where I was expecting to try on a particular designer, only to be disappointed that they no longer sold it the day of my appointment. So following my first appointment at Nicole Maree, Laurie called the Owner (of Nicole Maree) right away, and within a few weeks Nicole Maree was now selling that same designer that I was hoping to try on all along!!! I couldn't believe it. She went completely out of her way to get that designer and make sure I was able to find the dress of my dreams! No other bridal boutique I have ever been to has ever done something like that! I owe my entire bridal experience to Laurie. Laurie provided so much knowledge and insight with all of the dresses, and even when I asked a question she wasn't 100% sure of, she was finding out for me right in that moment. I couldn't be more thankful to her. Thank you so, so, so much Laurie and Nicole Maree! I can't wait until I get to see my dress again and to wear it on my...

I cannot praise Nicole Marre bridal enough. This was the third shop I visited in search for my perfect dress, and I was starting to believe it didn't exist. I was very nervous about the whole process by the time I made it to Nicole Marre bridal, my wedding date was quickly approaching and I was starting to think I waited too long to decide on a dress. Upon arrival I was greeted by my super sweet, and calming stylist Ansley and she explained everything. This shop allows you to browse through the actual dresses and select a few to start trying on, I really appreciated this time saver. Ansley was so attentive, helpful, and calming while I was trying on the dresses I selected and really helped me to organize my thoughts as I narrowed down my favorites. She also was great to show me all the similar dresses to my chosen dress to make sure I had all the options, and got to see everything. Once I had made my selection she stepped away and let me spend some time in the dress which allowed me to be certain the dress was the one. I never once felt rushed or pressured. She then took my measurements and walked me though the designer recommend sizing, allowing me to chose the size of the dress that would be ordered. My entire experience at Nicole Maree Bridal was exceptional, what a well run business, but the icing on the cake was my stylist Ansley, my mom said she was a god send! And I couldn't agree more, I had a lot of nervous energy and emotion in choosing a dress and her caring and calming attitude really helped me to enjoy the process. So if you are a high strung, nervous bride, make sure to request Ansley when booking your...