Sposabella Couture LLC

I bought my wedding dress at Sposabella this past Spring after my cousin recommended the store to me. It was an absolutely wonderful experience--Alice, the owner, and her seamstress are awesome. I bought a Pronovias wedding dress there at an amazing price (after having a disappointing experience at the actual Pronovias store in Manhattan). The great thing about the store is that you get to choose the dresses that you want to try on--they are all out in the open. No one is there to pressure you into choosing any particular style and there were no time constraints either. A really pleasant and comfortable experience! I was also able to make a same-day appointment, which is rare when wedding dress shopping. I went for my final fitting last week and the dress was altered beautifully (you would never be able to tell that the dress went from a size 10+ to a size 2!).\r \r I highly recommend purchasing your wedding dress here. They have a very wide selection to suit every personal style. more

I had nothing but a great experience with Alice and Sposabella Couture. I needed a mother-of-the-groom dress and found the selection at Sposabella Couture to be top notch! Alice guided me into styles suitable for my figure. She was blunt in opinion - yes - -but I appreciated her honesty and knowledge. There were times my appointment didn't exactly on time....but this is a smaller more personal bridal store than those out there and the wait of my time was well worth it. Alice knows here inventory, knows designers, knows the latest wedding trends and in her way, she really gets to know her customers too. One may find the 'same' dress elsewhere at a cheaper price, but I understand many designer dresses are being 'knocked off,' copied and made elsewhere under a designer's name. Sposabella Couture does not sell these. I would highly recommend Sposabella Couture for anyone planning a wedding. Thank you. more

Great experience over several months in preparation for my son's wedding. I thought the selection was excellent and the service was terrific. The owner even referred me to another store to find shoes, when they didn't have any with a good fit. Strong recommendation from this ""Mother of the Groom""! more

i bought a dress for $1200 from Alice. I found the same dress for a third of the price in other stores. the owner is very moody and forces her opinion on you. She mistreated me and yelled at me many times if I differed in opinion with her. She is money hungry and doesn't care about the customer's opinion at all.I will NEVER go there ever again and I will send my relatives and friends elsewhere. more

Forget David's Bridal. Yes, there are other boutiques in Brooklyn but none of the owners/employees there had the experience, warmth, and professionalism of Alice. She is fabulous. She is the only one who actually tells you what will look good for your body type. Yes, of course, you can make suggestions and choose dresses you think you will like. But she knows best! Let her make suggestions and I guarantee you will look more gorgeous than you could ever imagine. I am a plus size and all the dresses Alice chose for me made me look like a size 6 and like I was ready for the Oscar Red Carpet. She only makes one appointment at a time. You have the entire store to yourself. I am very sensitive to energy. Alice is wonderful. Go there and see. No matter what your size or shape, you will have a wonderful experience and most likely find the dress of your dreams. more

I am honestly floored by the negative reviews. I'll tell you exactly why they don't give you the designer's name: Pros: Quality service, great prices, honest salespeople, very knowledgeable, and perfect delivery. Cons: Parking more

After reading the negative reviews below, I'm shocked. I had a completely different experience at Sposabella. The ladies at the store were sweet. After ordering my dress in the summer I didn't need to go back until February for my first fitting. But I couldn't get enough of the store. I took two of my bridesmaids with me, we sat and chatted with Alice for almost an hour - just because. I didn't need anything. We just sat, talked about her past celebrity clients, and she even showed us pictures. Now that the wedding is over I want an excuse to go back! Pros: Prices, Customer Service Cons: Nothing! more

I called in advance seeking a specific dress which they confirmed they had. Once I made the 90 minute trek they had some trouble finding the dress, but finally were able to as it was mis-filed. I did not like the dress as much as I thought and they suggested I try on others. Of 3 others I tried on, 1 was absolutely gorgeous and when I asked the consultant, Theresa, who the designer was she assured me she'd write it down for me. Once I got downstairs I asked again for the designer and they still wouldn't tell me claiming they'd put it down in their book. I explained 2 other locations, one also in New York, had written down the designers and even styles of all dresses I've tried on and I even showed them the lists they had given me as proof. They first said it was their policy not to tell me, but I did not see this written anywhere and the fact that they were so rude to me was very surprising. Then after I explained I called them looking for a designer and they confirmed, it was essentially the same thing I was asking. Next, I asked the other consultant (possibly the owner) who the designer was and she replied in a nasty tone, ""I dont know who makes that dress."" Finally, they changed their story said it was a private label and couldn't disclose. In the future, how could I ever compare, or ask for a specific dress if I didn't know the style or at least who made it? For some reason, they could not see this logic which bewildered me and my friend who was also with me. By withholding this information, they ultimately hurt this sale. Also, legally, there could be implications if they were an unauthorized dealer of that designer, which is to be suspected. They tired to say Kleinfeld would have done the same thing, but I watch ""Say Yes to the Dress"" and they always disclose the designer and this is on national TV. Beware of this store; it was my worst dress search experience yet and even message boards on theknot said this situation was very bizarre. Pros: They had some lovely designers Cons: Lack of customer service and ambiguous policies; dingy, crowded interior more

This store might have everything needed for a wedding but they are wayyyy over priced. I felt like I was being tricked and kind of pressured into buying my gown from there (The owner, Alice, is very sneaky). I ended up buying my gown,and I really love it, but I was able to find it at other places for almost half the price! Too bad I rushed into it, otherwise i would have definately gone elsewhere. If you dont care to spend almost double the price then this place is for you. Pros: They can give good tips for accessories Cons: Way overpriced and very sneaky people more

This place is the best. I had my prom dressed made here in 2002. Everyone was so friendly and helpful. I gave them a picture of what I wanted and they actually customed designed the dress to fit my body. The best part is the made my dress within three weeks before the prom and I only paid 600.00. Everyone that saw the dressed said I looked like I was getting married. I can't wait to go back to have my wedding dressed made. I brought all my accesories from them also and they were so cheap. I LOVE THIS PLACE. Pros: Helpful service, inexpensive prices, everything you need more

If you're looking for everything for your big day, from the wedding dress, flower girl, mother of the bride, shoes, headpieces, jewelry, hand bags, guest books, candles, garters, panty hose, undergarments, hair ornaments, etc...this is the place! They'll attend to your every need with knowledge and honesty, making you feel like an absolute princess! They can do anything! Pros: Great Selection, Spectrum of Prices, Very Knowledgable Cons: Construction Outside, Closed Sundays more