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Something Blue Bridal Boutique
3621 Manatee Ave W, Bradenton, FL 34205, United States
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Something Blue Bridal Boutique
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Ka
Review №1

The best all around bridal shop in the area. Great selection of wedding dresses. My mom and mother in law both got their mothers dresses here as well. Prices were fantastic. Staff has been wonderful. The owner has done a great job curating a comprehensive selection of dresses in different sizes and styles. I am in between standard and plus size (14 in street clothes) and had plenty of dresses to try on, which was definitely not the case at other stores. The MOB selection is kind of small, but my mom was perfectly happy with the selection. Id recommend this shop to anyone in southwest Florida.

St
Review №2

I was able to wear my wedding dress this past Friday (after purchasing in August 2019) for the first time, so I just had to come on here and thank Donna for being the one to find the dress for me! She helped me and my guests when we came looking for dresses and was very patient with us the entire time. The process of coming back and forth after having to postpone our wedding due to Covid was made easy and seamless, and Im so grateful that I chose Something Blue for this experience. My mom also found her beautiful mother of the bride dress here. Thank you Donna and staff for everything!

Sh
Review №3

Make an appointment, employees very pleasant and willing to help.

Le
Review №4

Staff was very kind and knowledgeable, and they had a great selection of dresses in a variety of sizes. Sales consultant Olivia was very helpful and picked out the perfect dresses. Thank you all!

Br
Review №5

My wedding is two months away and with their help I was able to find my dream dress! We looked at a variety of dresses and right when I was going to try them on Jessica pulled out one last dress and I knew it was the one. It was a strapless glittery gown with flowers cascading down and I also got a gorgeous glittery veil to match. I highly recommend this shop because not only was I able to find my dream dress, it was also in my budget and they are helping make my wedding happen by working under the short time given. Thank you so much for an amazing experience!

Sh
Review №6

Loved my experience with Something Blue and was able to find my dream dress! Which is extra special to me because both my mom and sister got their wedding dresses there.Josie was my bridal consultant and was so patient and incredibly helpful! She actually suggested the type of dress I ended up buying!Highly recommend this place. Tons of options and well priced!

Vi
Review №7

I recently visited Something Blue Bridal Boutique in search of the perfect dress for my big day! Josie helped me find the dress with ease. She was extremely efficient, knew exactly what style of dress to fit my body type and and was respectful about my price range. I couldn’t be happier with my experience and will recommend Something Blue to every future bride I meet!

Me
Review №8

There not enough positive things I could say about Something Blue Bridal Josie (my consultant) made everything about my appointment special. She helped me try on a variety of dresses based on my vision, but at the same time did not make me feel pressured into rushing into such a big decision. Ultimately though we found the perfect dress for me and helped me dress it up to complete my wedding look. Also I have to mention how wonderful the alterations team is. They made the fittings fun and helped tailor my dress to best fit my body. Their work was absolutely flawless, so much so I will be going to them to have a bridesmaid dress altered in a few months. Like I said, the entire Something Blue Bridal team is a dream, and I cannot recommend them enough!

Ma
Review №9

I had such an amazing experience at Something Blue Bridal Boutique! Josie (our consultant) was amazing! She was so sweet and helpful every step of the way! I would without a doubt recommend finding the perfect dress here (and of course recommend requesting Josie to help you!). So glad I found my dream dress at such an amazing store!

Li
Review №10

I had a wonderful experience at Something Blue Bridal with Donna!!! From the moment we walked in we were attended to. I explained everything that I was looking for in my dress and she helped me pull many dresses!! There is were so many to chose from! When I finally tried on my dress I knew exactly that it would be my pick as soon as I put it on. Donna picked out a veil for me and I had my bridal moment! My girls and I had a blast! Thank you Donna and the all girls at Something Blue Bridal for making it a fun and memorable day!

Ch
Review №11

Me and my wife wanted to say thank you to Something Blue as they were awesome!! They were very accommodating for our wedding needs. My wife went shopping elsewhere to start and wasn’t fully satisfied till we found something blue and she found the dress of her dreams. We then got bridesmaid dresses and men’s attire and they all came as expected. They were also able to accommodate our few party members who were out of town and called in their sizes. Everyone here was helpful and fun to deal with! Thank you again!

Ma
Review №12

My experience at Something Blue Bridal Boutique has been nothing but amazing!! My bridal consultant Josie saw my reference photos and was able to bring my vision to life. She also was able to throw in some options based on her expertise that I was completely happily surprised by. Their selection of dresses fit every avenue I was considering for myself. I tried on multiple different options of dresses I had considered to ensure the dress I chose from them was in fact the one. I left feeling excited and content with my choice/experience. My seamstress Anthy did an unreal job with adjusting the dress to fit me and also able to a sentimental item to it. I cannot recommend Something Blue Bridal Boutique more!!

Am
Review №13

I had an amazing experience at something blue bridal boutique. They have so many beautiful dresses and i was able to fine my dream dress. Thank you so much something blue bridal boutique!

An
Review №14

The best place to get dresses! The staff is wonderful and very helpful

ta
Review №15

I have been here a multiple times for bridesmaid dresses and recently to help my little sister find her perfect wedding dress. Donna went above and beyond to make sure that we had everything we needed from the moment we walked in the doors until months later when we were were picking up the dress. Thank you Donna for everything!

Ke
Review №16

Working with Josie has been such a pleasure! She is very sweet, patient and definitely very welcoming. I request Josie every single time I need to make an appointment. Something Blue also worked with me on ordering a dress they don’t carry, which saved me a trip and time. Highly recommend Something Blue!

Ra
Review №17

We went to Something Blue Bridal last weekend for my sister to find a her wedding dress. They had a great selection of dresses! Donna worked with us and was very helpful and knowledgeable with the dresses and styles. Well definitely be going back to get our bridesmaids dresses the there!

An
Review №18

Great dress selection compared to the other shops I had been too. Josie, my consultant, was so nice and not pushy at all. I felt relaxed and not under any pressure. I love my dress and my entourage and I had a lovely experience!

ma
Review №19

I couldn’t be more happier with this bridal boutique. So many good selections of wedding dresses. Donna my consultant was AMAZING. Thank you! Can’t wait to put on my wedding dress and, show it to the world how Beautiful it is.

Je
Review №20

Jessica was very helpful in assisting me with trying to find the perfect dress for me.

Gr
Review №21

I found an amazing dress at Something Blue! I got it altered by Anthi to wear to a wedding! Josie and Kristi were very helpful in helping me find the perfect dress! They are professional and knowledgeable!

Ju
Review №22

Very disappointed in this place i was super excited in the beginning to start my wedding experience. But in the end my dress never arrived for my wedding so i got stuck with a display dress and still had to pay for it! Then pay for alterations that ended up being $300. They were very rude and not understanding of the situation i was put in with my dress not coming in and having to stress 3 weeks before my wedding. Then the dress i got stuck with ended up breaking on my wedding night! I also ordered 7 tux from them that everyone went in and got sized for and not a single one fit the guys! This place was a serious disappointment! The staff is very rude and not a welcoming place to enjoy the experience of a perfect wedding day!

Sh
Review №23

I cannot give Tracy enough praise! She was so nice, kind, patient, knowledgeable, and best of all she listened to everything that I wanted and loved from each dress I tried on and helped me find the perfect wedding dress! She made this day so easy and memorable for me and my entire family. Along with tracy being amazing all the staff I came across was nice and helpful.

Su
Review №24

Extremely helpful staff. Just need more of a selection of plus sizes to be able to try on.

Ni
Review №25

What a beautiful shop! I walked in without an appt and they took me right away to try on dresses. Alyssa was amazing and was able to read me and found the perfect dresses for me to try. I was amazed bc i had no idea what i wanted but she asked me a few questions and Bam i was able to find 2 dresses that I loved after only trying on 5! THEY KNOW WHAT THEY ARE DOING HERE! HIGHLY RECOMMEND!

De
Review №26

Amazing service great to deal with .

Ch
Review №27

We rented tuxedos from here for our wedding. 4 of the 6 fit. I understand how these work, human arent shaped perfect. the two that didnt fit were my best man, in a wheelchair...and my son who is husky, so hes in between junior and adult size. They did make efforts to fix their wrong. It just didnt feel that there was any pride in their efforts. My best man was told to just kind of pull his jacket tight in front so it didnt look bunched. my sons pants looked like knickers and his jacket barely buttoned, so he was told to leave it un-buttoned. We found a tuxedo from a local seamstress that fit perfectly on my son, that we used instead. Overall, i would just say that the experience was just ok.

Sa
Review №28

Had a great selection for bridesmaids but not as much for Mother of the Bride. Very helpful staff though.

Ce
Review №29

On 10/30/19, I randomly walked into Something Blue Bridal Boutique to begin my wedding dress hunt. Little did I know, that the very first dress I’d try on would be my dream dress!! Yes, I tried on many more beautiful dresses but my heart was set on the very first one I tried on! How lucky am I!? Never in a million years would I have thought wedding dress shopping could be this easy! Tracy did such a great job helping me find EXACTLY what I was looking for. A beautifully laced long sleeved mermaid styled dress! I highly recommend this bridal boutique! Beautiful dresses and amazing customer service.

Je
Review №30

The entire staff (and owner) are amazing! Josie was awesome to work with. She gave me her cell phone number when we had alternations questions and they are always available to help. They have so many dresses available for a low price point and are willing to help you make it work! I loved my experience and 10/10 would go back!

Br
Review №31

My family, friends and I love this boutique. Affordable and elegant wedding dresses. Amazing and friendly staff.

Ha
Review №32

If you are looking for that bridal experience you always hoped for, come to Something Blue. From finding my dress, to the tux rentals, bridesmaids dresses and alterations it was an amazing experience. The staff is so friendly and the owner, Kristi was available to offer advice when needed. She was very knowledgeable. My consultant helped me find the perfect dress for my body type and I never felt rushed or pressured into buying like I had when I went looking at other shops. I will definitely recommend Something Blue to all my friends and family members in the future. Thank you for helping make my wedding day perfect!

Ca
Review №33

So many wonderful things to say about Something Blue! I’ll start with their girls — so sweet, helpful, caring. They listen to your needs and don’t pressure you. The boutiques selection on dresses is perfect for anyone they have everything and very good prices. Lastly, they are super organized and they make the process easy and enjoyable. I said yes to my dress this past weekend and I can hardly wait to pick it up when it comes in!

St
Review №34

I said YES to my beautiful wedding dress about two weeks ago with the help of Donna, who actually ended up picking out the dress I chose. I love it so much, so thank you, Donna! My mom and I went back yesterday to look around at MOB dresses, and Kristi the owner, happily helped us out, picking out various dresses we may have no even considered. My mom ended up saying yes to her dress as well! Kristi then went over so many different things that will certainly help me prepare for the big day. She was so friendly and so informative, and both my mom and I were very grateful. Cant wait for my dress to come in! Highly recommend Something Blue!

Kr
Review №35

Something blue was the first place I went to looking for a wedding dress. Kristi was amazing. She sure knew what she was doing. I was in and out in less than an hour with my perfect wedding dress. Kristi made the experience painless. Thank you so much!

St
Review №36

They have beautiful dresses and amazing staff! Highly recommend!

Ta
Review №37

The people there are very nice and the seamstress was very enjoyable!

Pa
Review №38

Our first mistake was paying for the dress in full. After we bought the wedding gown, we were basically chopped liver when we’d go in. Every other customer was a priority, and we would sit and sit. Despite having a party consisting of a matron of honor, six bridesmaids, one flower girl, two mothers and two fathers, and six groomsmen, all of whom were supposed to be outfitted by their merchandise, we were treated poorly. Rather than contact the girls about orders or fittings, they would always put that upon my daughter. When talking to a bridesmaid, they would run down my daughter, but then do the same about the bridesmaids when taking to my daughter. One of the girls is from Orlando, and they didn’t even have the decency to tell her her dress would not be ready when they said it would be. Lack of consideration was apparent. Alterations were so problematic that most girls, including my daughter, the bride, went elsewhere. We ended up getting the flower girl dress, tuxes and mother’s’ dresses elsewhere as well.

Je
Review №39

I came in with my mom and maid if honor looking for a dress. Emailed them at 7 p.m on a Friday night and was immediately booked for an appointment this week. I am around a size 20 and was still able to try on all of the dresses I was interested in (not a perfect fit but enough to see whether i liked it or not). My consultant Dee was AMAZING!!! She was so sweet, budget conscious, and genuinely excited to just help me find a dress for me! She made sure we understood all the things to know when dress shopping from how trying on dresses works to how alterations are wrapped up. I couldnt have dreamed of having a better experience shopping for my wedding dress!

An
Review №40

This place is incredible!!! The selection of dresses is out of this world! The staff, So kind and helpful, I had my infant with me, he is always very good and smiles for miles, although he was fussy this day due to teething, and they were so sweet and accommodating for us. It really helped take the stress off of me. Dee was amazing, she provided excellent help and feed back on wedding dress styles for my body type and size. I am petite and short so some styles won’t work for me due to how short I am. She guided me to the right styles that would complement me!!! Ty for all your help, we will be back!!!!

Ka
Review №41

Great service & friendly atmosphere! Im so happy I found the dress of my dreams at Something Blue! I had the pleasure of working with Alyssa and she is so sweet and kind! They were very patient with me and helped find designs in mind when choosing my dress. Thank you Alyssa & Something Blue Bridal Boutique! I would highly recommend this shop to anyone looking for any type of formal dresses!

Ch
Review №42

I bought my wedding dress and almost all of my accessories at Something Blue and absolutely recommend them to all brides. From my initial appointment, to my fittings, to getting the dress altered, the whole process was seamless and smooth. They were never pushy, let me try on several dresses when I was still deciding, and gave solid advice for what dresses would work for my style wedding. Every single staff member is very nice and made it a very enjoyable part of planning my wedding. Their stock of dresses are beautiful and have something for every budget.

Ar
Review №43

I went to Something Blue Bridal last weekend to look for my wedding dress and I had an amazing experience. They have a wide variety of dresses for all different styles and sizes. Very friendly and helpful staff, wonderful atmosphere, and and over all enjoyable time. I would highly recommend going here to anyone looking for any bridal attire.

An
Review №44

I went to Something Blue Bridal to assist a dear friend with her wedding needs. Honestly, I have never experienced such AMAZING service. This bride is so special and she has been through a series of difficult experiences. The owner, Kristi took a personal interest in her, was able to relate to her and assist her in a truly caring way. There are not kind enough words to say thank you. We appreciate everything you did to help us! We love Something Blue Bridal! Highly, highly recommend this business! It was a stress-free, fun experience!

Am
Review №45

I had such a great experience with SBB, Kristi the owner personally help me and it was great. She help me stay in my budget and brought me multiple different dresses to try on until I found the right one. It was the fourth place I have gone to in one day and was very happy with the dress I had bought, Im so pleased with this place. I suggest anybody thats looking for a bridal dress to go there. Theyre very friendly and inviting they are lovely ladies and they really help and its a beautiful place. Thank you again Something Blue Bridal. Kristi you made my day.

Le
Review №46

In a word....amazing.What an amazing experience! My friends and I had the best time trying on dresses last weekend. This is THE place to shop for personal attention. Intimate dressing and viewing areas allowed for such a relaxing experience.And ordering my dress was a breeze. These ladies know their business. Love love love!

Am
Review №47

Kristy, the owner is extremely rude. Staff is incompetent. I will gladly take my money, time, and 8 bridesmaids WHO NEED DRESSES elsewhere. The shop is small, and dirty. No one offered us any assistance. Terrible business. Terrible location. I read reviews and still gave them a chance! The low reviews are right, this place is incompetent.

Lo
Review №48

It was my daughters first bridal shop visit. We went in without an appointment, hoping just to get a look and first ideas. Josie immediately offered to help us. We tried on 5 dresses. Even though she knew we werent going to buy anything, she was so helpful and made us feel like she had all the time in the world for us. It was a great experience. We were also very impressed with the amount of plus size dresses that were available to try on.

Ly
Review №49

Dee was phenomenal with my mom and I! She made us both feel so comfortable and was honest in a brilliant way. She knew what would look good on me while staying within my budget and within my style of dress. She made it a lot of fun. I would highly recommend Something Blue! Highly recommend working with Dee as well. Wonderful experience all around!

Jo
Review №50

Accompanied my sister (the bride) and 2/7 of other bridesmaids to this shop. Was barely greeted, and not assisted at all. My sister was looking for a dress and 8 bridesmaid dresses. The shop hardly greeted us and did not assist us. The reviews are true. We took our time, and money else where. Staff is sarcastic. Yes, we walked in, but based on the reviews it was not going to be worth our time to make an appointment. EVen without an appointment, I still expect respect and some assistance as we peeked through dresses. Received nothing!

Da
Review №51

From buying my dress to getting the final alterations and pick up, my whole experience at something blue bridal has been wonderful. They were so accommodating and did an AMAZING job with my alterations. Nothing bad to say, 100% recommend!

Am
Review №52

We had a wonderful experience. They have beautiful gowns and the staff was so friendly and helpful. My daughter found her dream dress and it is gorgeous on her. ☺

Ca
Review №53

Many selections from extremely high prices to sale dresses from $500+. Keep in mind that the sales dresses are as is so you cant order a different size or color. Our sales person was wonderful and worked tirelessly helping my niece try on and re-try on many dresses.We were telling my niece that she would know she found her dress when she cried. Well, after trying on a good variety of dresses, she went back to a dress she had liked earlier. This time when she looked in the mirror she started crying (and so did we. Luckily there were boxes of Kleenex nearby). She said that this dress made her feel like a bride and we agreed!Our BIG PROBLEM was that the sales dress my niece fell in love with was smaller than she needed, but thanks to the imagination of our sales person AND the in-house alterations expert, they were able to find a creative way to make the dress fit beautifully!Of the places we went to, Something Blue had the best selections of styles. Try on different styles, because the dress she got was not the dress she thought she wanted.We cant wait for the wedding in November!

Jo
Review №54

Just got married this past Saturday 02/27/16...to be honest...The second dress that I tried on was the ONE!!!! Thank you Dee for sharing that moment with me!!!! Thank you for going the extra mile in helping me find it and the comforting words that you give. The staff is just simply fascinating!!!! Thanks for the alterations and accommodations to make my day a special one...LOL...it gave my wedding character!!!!! Give it a shot...you wont regret the experience. Have a blessed day ;)

Za
Review №55

My Fiance just left in tears when the seamstress told her to wear slimming undergarments. She took her dress and lef . We will NEVER be back! EVER! BUY ON LINE. BETTER RETURN POLICY! DONT DEAL WITH THEM. WORST PLACE TO DEAL WITH!

Da
Review №56

Something Blue Bridal has gone above and beyond all my expectations! From the moment you walk in the door till the minute you walk out with your dream dress the staff their makes you feel like you are the most important person in the world. With all the stress of a wedding Something Blue was there with helping hands and kind words! Thank you so much for such an amazing experience !

Je
Review №57

Great job!! And awesome staff

Ca
Review №58

What a great experience! Stephanie was so helpful, calm and kind. This was my first time shopping and she really helped me figure out what style dress I like. I tried on some beautiful dresses and most importantly never felt rushed. Customer service was wonderful!! I will be back for a second time! Thank you!!

Da
Review №59

Owner Kristy took care of us. Knew exactly what would look fabulous on my daughter. 2 favorite dresses we liked were ones she picked out. No pressure.

Be
Review №60

I went into this store recently looking for wedding dresses. We were on a budget, not wanting to spend an enormous amount of money on a only used once dress. Once they knew we were on a budget the assistance went from stellar to sewer in a minute. There is no reason to treat people differently because they want to spend less. I wont be back or recommend this store!!

Pa
Review №61

I had an awesome experience with Something Blue Bridal! I bought my gown, veil, and dress accessories there so I have talked to a little bit of everyone there. Everyone is very nice that Ive talked to over the phone and in the store. I have found them to be very accommodating and helpful during my experience as a Bride. Lorie was my first positive experience there, as she helped me find my wedding gown and she is super nice! The shop owner Kristy is also wonderful and accommodating. Thank you all for all your help

Re
Review №62

Honestly the BEST bridal shop around. The owner is absolutely amazing. I had a dress snafu from another seamstress and she got my dress 4 days before my big day and perfected it. My big day wouldn’t have been the same without their last minute help!

Br
Review №63

I bought my wedding gown and bridesmaid dresses here and I love the environment and the staff they are very helpful and polite! I worked with Tracy to find my perfect dress and she helped me find the perfect shape and color! I would recommend everyone to go to something blue!❤️

St
Review №64

Kristi was an absolute joy to work with. She pointed out errors in a dress from another store that I would’ve never realized and could’ve wasted money on. She let me look around and find what I was interested in without hovering like other bridal boutiques I’ve been in. She has a great eye and I ended up with something she picked. I cannot recommend this store enough!

Al
Review №65

Have nothing but good things to say. Kristi, the owner, is beyond knowledgeable. She helped me find my perfect dress and continues to offer amazing suggestions, tips and tricks. I’m an out-of-town bride-to-be which has been difficult, so finding a place that makes it easy for me to get fitted has been a BLESSING. This is the place place to go. Highly recommend!!

Jo
Review №66

Great looking suits at a reasonable rate. Friendly staff. Quick fixes if needed.

ka
Review №67

I am a bridesmaid for my sister-in-laws big day. We all went to Something Blue Bridal Boutique together a few months ago to each pick out a dress. They have a wonderful selection for all styles and body types. It was effortless to find dresses for everyone in just a couple of hours. I went back for my fitting appointment (in which I showed up about 30 minutes early for) and they were very accommodating and took me right away. The owner and sales associates are very friendly and easy to talk to. Its wonderful to have such a great down-to-earth boutique right here in the heart of my hometown. I WILL recommend Something Blue Bridal Boutique to others and I am confident that they will have similar experiences.

Kr
Review №68

Was very impressed by my first 2 experiences at this boutique. Stephanie helped me all times and was very sweet, so the remainder of this review is not based off her customer service. Its based off the owners response...When it came time to pick up dress they fell short. I was told on the phone that my dress was in and to come in within the next couple weeks to pick up. Out of courtesy I called back and asked specifically if I needed to make an appointment to try on the dress so i could get a price quote before it was time for the real fitting. I did this to avoid a wait as I do not have much free time with working 50 hours a week. After putting on the dress and thinking the seamstress would be coming out to quickly look at the dress to give me a quote, I found out that I should have never been told I did not need an appointment. They said it would be another 30 minutes. The owner never appolagized she just questioned who told me that. She did not seem to want to accommodate me when I told her what happened. And was okay with me telling her I will go some where else to get fitted. It probably would have taken them 5 minutes to give me a quote. But its okay because I paid her in cash for my dress and they got their money. Very disappointing.

He
Review №69

Wow!! I never knew Bradenton had such a gem of a shop ! We were recently dress shopping for a friends wedding and all the ladies in the shop were extremely professionally and kind. My friend did purchase a beautiful gown and we also ordered all the bridesmaid dresses as well . It was so nice knowing that you can also have all alterations done at the shop as well. I would highly recommend this store !

Ja
Review №70

FABULOUS!! I highly suggest not using big box stores. Something Blue offers an intimate experience, and you never feel rushed or pressured like you do at big box stores. They are enthusiastic and you can tell that all the employees love what they do. They have a great selection of dresses and a truly reasonable price! Ive been with 2 brides for their dresses, and have found my own dress! Certainly a great place to support a local business and have a great time while doing it! :)

Am
Review №71

I am getting married 10/5/13 and visited the site 1/26/13 for my dress. This is the best boutique you will ever need to visit. The staff is knowledgeable, attentive, and fun! They truly make you feel like you are a princess! The boutique is decorated beautifully. The selection of dresses is amazing for the size of the boutique. They have all the styles of the season, plus some oldies but goodies. Accessories, shoes, tux rentals, you name it, Something Blue does it. Since my experience, Ive recommended 3 people to this shop for their dress and bridal party attire, and they have been more than pleased. Bottom line- dont waste your time going anywhere else.

Je
Review №72

I had the absolute BEST experience finding my wedding dress at Something Blue. I had not intended on going dress shopping that particular day but i called in and Joan said if I came in around lunch she would assist me herself, and she did JUST that. Kristi (the owner) helped make my dress become my reality and i am the happiest bride to be there is! Well within my budget for a dress and the dress is absolute perfection. I cant wait to bring my dress home :)

An
Review №73

This was the 1st bridal shop I went to and I fell in love with the 1st dress I tried on! I knew what I was looking for and showed Dee some photos. I loved the 1st one we saw but it was suggested for me to try on at least a few more, so I tried on 5. Im so in love with my dress and cant wait to wear it at my wedding in June!! Very good selection and friendly staff!

Na
Review №74

HUGE thank you to Stephanie at Something Blue for helping me last Saturday! She gave great advice and insight without being pushy or overbearing. She was very knowledgeable about the dresses. I showed her a few pictures, and she immediately knew which section to take me to. She even recommended a few I hadnt seen, and they were all lovely. After trying on a few, I found the one, and I couldnt be happier with my decision. Thanks for a great experience! Stephanie is the best!

ma
Review №75

Im very disappointed with the service at Something Blue. Being a bridesmaid for my brothers wedding is a thrilling experience and trying on dresses here was not the experience I was hoping for. We did not receive any help from the workers when it came to finding the dresses. It did not feel personal at all. With the help of the rest of the bridal party, I was able to find a dress. This was back in June and we ordered them then understanding that they would arrive in September. It is now October and my dress has yet to arrive. The lack of communication on the stores end is pathetic. Im attending University up in Canada and wont be coming home until February for the wedding. In order to get my dress altered it has to be shipped to me up in Canada and I have to get it altered here. Given the time constraints and possibility of the dress being lost in transit, it doesnt help that those running this store are equally as clueless as to when the dress will arrive. Dont recommend this place for its uncanny lack of reliability.

Ro
Review №76

I went in this week with my four bridesmaids- they had a fantastic selection and we were able to find a perfect dress, in my color, at great prices, for all four of them in roughly 2 hours. This was our first stop on what we thought would be a long exhausting day of searching for dresses- quite the opposite at Something Blue! The owner and sales clerks were kind and helpful and the experience was utterly pleasant. Their customer service was above and beyond- from double checking rush order times for various brands, to matching lowest prices found online. Definitely recommend giving them a try!!

Br
Review №77

Intimate and quiet bridal shop. Individualized attention, gorgeous dresses, and attentive staff. I found the wedding dress of my dreams here!

Sh
Review №78

Brought my wedding dress from Something Blue and accessories the best place ever to purchase your wedding needs. So very professional and willing to go over and beyond to see the bride happy.

Ak
Review №79

I love this bridal shop!! I bought my wedding dress 2yrs ago from this shop and owner herself help me find what I was looking for and today a brought a dress for just $20 to wear at my friends wedding. Great customer service, amazing people, and wedding dress for whatever your looking for!! I will return

Ly
Review №80

Kristi the owner was amazing I found my dress out of town in Charleston SC. I came back to Sarasota and no one sold Morilee expect something blue bridal. I called and Stacey helped me order the dress. They even let me try on about 5 other dresses to make sure the one I chose was the one. Never did they make me feel like I didn’t belong because of my budget. They did not rush me or question why I wanted to try more on. They called me immediately when it came in. I had to change my alteration appointment multiple times because of my work schedule. They were so understanding every time. Kristi helped me with my jewelry and veil. They are extremely helpful and attentive. I was so pleased with my experience. Every time I had a crazy stupid question they answered them professionally. Trust me I called a lot! No other bridal store in town even answered the phone or called me back to see about ordering my dress. I drove 45 minutes from Sarasota to something blue bridal for great customer service and prices . Also I couldn’t find a dress for my rehearsal dinner. They have the most beautiful selection of all dresses! I bought my rehearsal dinner dress and my reception dress here . Trust me dillards and Macy’s have nothing on something blue selections .Thank you kristi and your team for making my day perfect

ro
Review №81

I walked in looking for a prom dress and asked them if they had anything in sizes 00-3, because I am a very petite woman. I was laughed at and told that they didnt have anything for me, but I could check in the back. There were two dresses in my size, and both were not what I was looking for. However, they had plenty of dresses in larger sizes. Left frustrated.

Ma
Review №82

Such an amazing experience! Britney was incredible and so so soooo helpful

Da
Review №83

Had a great experience with ordering a tux at the shop. It came in on the day I needed it,in fact a day early. The women at the shop were very friendly and knowledgeable. I would recomend this shop to all the guys I know that need a tux. It was busy with brides also.

Je
Review №84

I went in looking for an inexpensive wedding dress. It didnt have to be white. I asked ahead of time if they had any in my price range. They said yes. Basically I was shown Junior style cocktail dresses. It was embarrassing and not the way I thought the appointment would go. I wish they just told me that they only had prom dresses in my price range.

Ni
Review №85

I decided to try and rent a tux for my prom. After anxiously waiting for my tux to come in it did not fit correctly as measured. With little time to prepare for prom they refused to give me a refund and the owner was very rude to me even after I tried to be patient and civil. I definitely will not be recommending this place to another friend of mine.

In
Review №86

Lots of dresses for different occasions. Came here for a bridesmaid dress and there was a whole wall of bridesmaid dresses close to our budget but they only carry several of the same dresses in a whole lot of different colors. I wouldve loved to see more of a variety in dresses.

Ma
Review №87

Personal attention. Bigger than you might think from the outside. Great staff and several Simi private try on areas. Definitely worth a look if you are shopping for a wedding dress.

Kr
Review №88

I had the most amazing experience here! I worked with Cruz--a wonderful bridal consultant who found my DREAM dress for me! I was visiting Florida from CT and went in here with my aunt just to try on a few dresses. I was looking for a specific designer and they carried many styles. We tried on a few dresses...in a few different styles and I wasnt overly excited about any of them. Before I changed, Cruz pulled one more dress that I would have never picked myself. I tried it on, just for the fun of it and I fell IN LOVE. I finally had my first bride moment when I put the dress on. We came back later that day with my mom and the minute she saw it, she also knew it was the one! We made an appointment for the next day (Saturday---they get very busy!) and my dress was there and ready for another viewing! She took all of my measurements and placed the order for my dress very quickly, which was perfect because we had to fly home that afternoon--we had a very small amount of time to be at the shop. All of the consultants were very friendly, engaging and in no way did they make you feel like you HAD to buy a dress. It was an absolutely wonderful experience--by far the best I have had dress shopping. I did not expect to go dress shopping while on vacation, let alone purchase one! I am SO glad we went in here! The shop is very clean and the dresses are all presented well. If we didnt live 1,200 miles away--I would have all of my bridesmaids in here to find their dresses! Thank you to Cruz and the entire staff--I am one happy bride!

An
Review №89

Very warming environment easy fitting

S
Review №90

Ordered a Levkoff bridesmaid dress, and I was told by the staff to order the extra length for a $20 charge. The boutique asked to complete the alterations after the dress arrived, I politely declined, but found that my local tailor has to remove 4 inches off of the 5 inch added length - due to the double-layer fabric, I am being charged $70 for the *removal* of the extra length. So, in total, I am paying $90 for one inch of extra fabric? I feel as if the associates could have been more honest with me, rather than seemingly attempting to initiate a more expensive alteration (that they intended to complete in-house.) It is a reasonable expectation, as a client, to receive more up-front, honest information when placing the original order. Several other bridesmaids have also been told to add the extra length and go up 2 sizes, and they are facing similar alteration overages. I would appreciate a response and resolution to this matter.

Ma
Review №91

Very pretty boutique, staff were very helpful and friendly. Lots of choices and a good price range to choose from.

ja
Review №92

Looking at the wedding dresses for my daughters upcoming nuptials. The staff was very accommodating & professional.

Sa
Review №93

This was our first experience as a bridal party trying on bridesmaid dresses and wedding gowns and we were completely disappointed with the service. The staff seemed very unwilling to help even when the bride was trying on her dresses the bridal party was the ones having to clamp her dress and fix it when it was gathered around the podium. However the dresses were very beautiful just hope to see the service improve.

De
Review №94

Bought the most amazing dress on clearance for a ball.

Ma
Review №95

Wide selection and some great buys. Tracy was great! Knowledgeable, patient and professional.

Re
Review №96

I didnt read any reviews until after my experience, and some concerns are similar to mine. (Im bride to be). I made an appointment for today to look and try on wedding dresses with my sister(MOH) to keep me company. I arrived 25min prior to my appointment, was greeted casually, as if walking into a convenient store. No enthusiasm, nor given a congratulations, or seemed excited or passionate about the business she is working in. I was immediately asked, strictly after my hello, what my budget is. (Ive never been married or tried dresses on before.) so I was very comfortable and confident with my budget number. I was lead upstairs to the off the rack selections, which then later was described as used dresses. I did not get a tour of the rest of the shop, or given history or education about the facility. This young lady was educated regarding alteration price ranges and showed me some accessories, but as far as asking what my style dress Im envisioning, or my size I may be...bottom line, she was completely useless when looking at dresses and she knew my selection(I guess) was limited. .. she literally stood there with no emotion, no smile, and had me feeling like I was inconveniencing her. Im sure this facility is over all nice but I wouldnt know. So now Im poorly fitted with a dress on and the quote of a USED dress is starting at $700, not including alterations. Thats ridiculous. I recieved no privacy when I tried talking to my sister about the dress, the facility, our opinion on everything because this girl just stood there and listened, didnt even offer to help take the dress off and give us privacy to talk things over. My sister had to TEXT me. We left.... and went to Davids Bridal, and because this facility shamed me on my budget,and had me feeling like my money wasnt good enough, I felt shy to tell another professional facility my budget. (An observation my sister made, not my own!) Needless to say, delete my contact information and I dont want any information from this place. Today, I said YES to my dress at Davids Bridal, talked TO a seamstress too, and had TWO girls who were passionate about their position. They were honest, and respected my budget. My dress, alterations and even the accessories I loved all came out to be $500... and Im NOT ashamed to say that, why? Because we are all on a budget, and some people have more or less than others.. and ladies, you deserve the time, excitement and the vibes of feeling flawless no matter the cost. Dont let anyone or any facility treat or judge you differently based on YOUR BUDGET, Babes! Skip this step, I wish I did, and just go to Davids Bridal.

Ha
Review №97

I had went to try on a prom dress a couple of weeks ago, the dress came in looking nothing like the picture. And, did not fit me right but still had to pay the cost. Not only was the dress wrong but the way I was treated was too! I certainly do not understand how the owner continues to always comeback with statements saying in every which way she could possibly be right and the costumer in which paid her is wrong. Wondering if she just wants my money and just assumes cause I am younger I must be stupid.

Tr
Review №98

We say Yes to this Boutique! Im do glad we came here 1st! We bought our dress here after trying on about 12 dresses.

Cy
Review №99

Ordered a veil. Middleman. Could only order a veil that I saw on line through them.

La
Review №100

These people have been terrible to deal with from the beginning. Totally unresponsive, had to call them around 4 times to even get through - never returned the voicemail messages I left. When I finally was able to order my bridesmaid’s dress over the phone, they we’re not helpful when choosing the correct dress size for me. I let them know I was normally a double zero and told them my measurements, and they told me from my measurements I would be a size 4 which is completely wrong - then told me they would upsize me because they run small, I trusted them even though I was adamant it sounded too large. It took them four months to finally get the dress to me. Once I got the dress, it was obviously extremely large, so I called them asking what my options were. Again, they were nasty over the phone and I even spoke with the owner who was rude and offered no solutions to the problem, even though it was clearly their fault for not knowing their product and not listening to me. Would not recommend using this place. Unprofessional and terrible customer service.

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  • Address:3621 Manatee Ave W, Bradenton, FL 34205, United States
  • Site:https://somethingbluebridalboutique.com/
  • Phone:+1 941-747-1512
Categories
  • Bridal shop
  • Dress and tuxedo rental service
  • Tuxedo shop
  • Wedding service
Working hours
  • Monday:10AM–4PM
  • Tuesday:10AM–4PM
  • Wednesday:10AM–4PM
  • Thursday:10AM–4PM
  • Friday:9AM–4PM
  • Saturday:Closed
  • Sunday:10AM–4PM
Service options
  • In-store pickup:Yes
Payments
  • Debit cards:Yes
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