I cannot speak highly enough of my experience at Marianne's. I am not someone who enjoys clothes shopping, and I was somewhat prepared for wedding dress shopping to be difficult or that I wouldn't find anything I liked. While I will admit that my experience at David's matched those expectations, that was not the case at Marianne's. There were both lots of dresses to choose from, and it was a shopping experience that actually made me feel good about myself. Carrissa did an amazing job of both listening to what I wanted and also suggesting dresses that I might not have considered on my own, but which ended up looking great. The dress I ended up buying was one that had two features that I'd initially rejected because I thought wouldn't look good on me (mermaid cut and spaghetti straps), but which I was willing to try because I trusted that Carrissa knew what she was talking about. I'm so glad that I was willing to give it a try because the dress is gorgeous, perfect for my wedding, and well within my budget. I also appreciated how, when I came to pick the dress up, I was able to try it back on to confirm fit, and Marianne even took a bunch of pictures of me in the dress with different veils so I could send them to family across the country. If you're looking for a wide selection of lovely, affordable dresses and personal attention from some very knowledgeable women, look no further than Marianne's.
One piece of advice is that if you try calling and get the voicemail, just send them an email through their website. I seemed to always call at times they weren't available, but Marianne was super responsive when...
   Read moreI believe that every bride should have a memorable experience when they shop for their wedding gown. I had encouraged my daughter to be open to trying on different styles since she wasn’t really sure what style she wanted to wear and I was concerned that she would have a difficult time making a decision. With every gown she tried on more beautiful than the dress before it it was quite a challenge. Clarissa and Maryann could not have been more patient and professional but most importantly they really put her at ease with their incredibly fun personalities and made her feel very special. Maryann certainly found her calling and knows what she’s doing. My daughter’s experience was absolutely amazing. She finally found the dress that was “made just for her” and at an incredible price! She was a very beautiful and happy bride who told me several times on the big day how much she absolutely loved her dress and that she didn’t want to take it off!! …. So she didn’t… I held up her train as we all walked down the streets of the financial district in Boston on a beautiful spring evening as we returned to our hotel from the wedding venue! Any future bride would be doing herself a disservice not to make an appointment at Maryann’s. Thanks again Maryann...
   Read moreI cannot recommend Marianne's Bridal Outlet enough! Upon entering the shop, the way it is set up immediately makes you feel welcome and celebrated as a bride. They have a wide variety of dresses to choose from and their professionalism and kindness is top notch. I was lucky enough to work with Carissa who intently listened to what I was looking for in a dress and worked hard to find the right match. She found exactly what I had been imagining! I could tell that she sincerely cared about my happiness. I got a beautiful designer dress for literally half of the price it was going for at other locations (I just had to look it up).
I had been to a number of other well-known bridal stores and was going to settle on a dress that I didn't love. At those locations, I felt like "a number" that did not actually matter. I am so grateful that I did one final Google search, found Marianne's and decided to make an appointment!
Additionally, the seamstress that they partner with is absolutely fabulous and has been a joy to work with!
In summary, they are caring, professional people who want to ensure they make your once-in-a-life time experience as special as possible!
Thank you to the team at Marianne's...
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