Aleana's Bridal Shop — Local services in Paramus

Where do I begin with this absolutely amazing place?! Before finding Aleana's Bridal I had been to several other bridal shops and tried on countless other gowns, none of which were what I envisioned myself in for my wedding day. I was tired of pushy saleswomen who claimed to "just want me to be happy" but in reality just wanted commission from a sale. Other stores did not listen to me and only pushed one type of gown on me. I was ready to give up and just buy an ordinary white gown and call it a day.

Enter Aleana's :) I was pleasantly surprised from the moment I walked in the door - the environment is laid back yet professional, and I did not feel any of the pressure I felt at other stores. A great atmosphere here all the way around, and you are given plenty of time without being rushed. Everyone at Aleana's is amazing. I told them what I had envisioned for my gown and they showed me styles that fit my description, and even allowed me to pick out some gowns myself to try on. They truly worked with me to find what gown would look best on my particular body type/shape. I was convinced I did not want a spaghetti strap gown, but they showed me this very unique one that I absolutely loved, and it ended up being the dress for me due to how flattering it was.

Please allow the ladies here to help you...you may think you want a particular style but they might have something in mind that they believe will be much more flattering for you, while still incorporating your wants and needs. Every bride is unique and no bridal shop understands that more than Aleana's. It doesn't hurt to at least try on what they suggest - and I'm so happy I did.

Lana and Jamie are total sweethearts and made the process a very enjoyable one for me...and I'm someone who really wasn't thrilled with the idea of trying on wedding gowns.

I also got my bridesmaids gowns here. Ginny, Lana and Jamie all were wonderful with helping us choose a gown that everyone would be happy with. Although there was one or two mixups with sizes once the dresses came in, Lana and Jamie were quick to let me know about it and the issue was resolved immediately. They truly care about their brides and clients. They do not offer alterations for bridesmaids gowns, but that's true of most bridal shops. My girls got their dresses altered on their own and everything worked out fine.

The seamstress was also wonderful, however I can't remember her name. She was a pleasure to work with and did a wonderful job of making my wedding gown fit me perfectly.

I cannot recommend this place highly enough. Do yourself a favor and go here, don't waste hours of your life in other bridal stores that don't actually care about you like I did. So happy I finally found Aleana's. Thank you Lana and Jamie for...

I will forever be grateful to Aleana's Bridal for creating my dream dress. I chose a dress by Rebecca Ingram/Maggie Sottero because I fell in love with it. However, it had one problem: it was sleeveless. I could see the dress in my mind, and I explained to Lana and her incredible team the vision I had in my mind. I wanted bubble sleeves, and Lana created them from thin air! She drew up a custom pattern to my exact measurements, including sleeve length, which I wanted a little longer than usual. She matched the tulle so perfectly that it looks like the dress had always been that way! She ordered the same appliques which were on my gown, and cut them and placed them so perfectly onto the sleeves. I also gave Lana and her team a piece of my mother's gown for my "something old", and she found the perfect place for it on my gown. It was sewn right onto my gown, and my mother was brought to tears when she saw it. Not only did they customize the dress to make it a dream come true for me, but they also made it fit like a glove. The bustle was perfectly crafted, and they even changed the crystal buttons to the covered satin ones I really preferred. No request was impossible! I was impressed with the selection of gowns at Aleana's, also. All of my bridesmaids' gowns all came from Aleana's and my mother-in-law even found the perfect gown there. Lana and her team offer the most personalized, professional, top-notch bridal boutique. They had everything I needed, and they worked with me throughout multiple visits. I worked with them for months, and I am so glad I did. I wish I could dream up another fancy party just so I can ask Lana to create another custom gown for me! Everyone is so kind, so accommodating, and so honest. This is their business, and they do it well. I looked at 10 different bridal boutiques across the state, and the moment I walked in and saw her gowns, I knew I was working with someone who chooses each dress with her future brides in mind. Every bead, lace detail, and layer of fabric is considered at this shop, and it shows. I'm so proud that my gown came from Aleana's.

My experience at Aleana’s Bridal was incredible! I went with my Mom just to initially browse for dresses, and I never thought I would find my dream dress at our first stop. I worked with Allison, and the level of attention, service, knowledge, and care she provided was nothing I have ever experienced before. Not only does she have great taste, you can tell that this is something she is truly passionate about and LOVES to do. Prior to my appointment, I was in communication with her and she had asked that I send her a few dresses and ideas of what I had in mind.

When my Mom and I arrived for our appointment, she wasted no time and already had some dresses pulled. I tried on a few styles of what I thought I originally wanted, and then suddenly, Allison pulled this one dress that was something I never envisioned myself wearing, but I kept an open mind and tried it on. The dress was absolutely flawless, and from that moment I knew it was the one for me.

I am so glad that Aleana’a was my first (and last) stop! I truly do not think I would have gotten the attention to detail, level of service, and knowledge anywhere else. I am so thankful for the time Allison and the staff spent with us, educating us on dresses and providing their recommendations and keen insights. There was zero pressure to be rushed into buying something, and Allison spent the whole afternoon with us. I could not have done it without her and the team at Aleana’s!

Looking for dresses can sometimes be overwhelming, but I am so thankful that Allison made this such a stress-free and enjoyable experience. I honestly had so much fun. We had such a positive experience that we made an appointment the following week for my Mom, and she was able to find the most beautiful Mother of the Bride dress, again all thanks to Allison. I am eternally grateful for Allison and appreciate how much she did for both my Mom and I.

The pricing of the dresses (both bride and MOB) are incredibly reasonable and can work for all budgets. The pricing for alternations is very reasonable as well. My first fitting is in January and I cannot wait! If you are looking for a dress this is truly the best...