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    Carrie and Brides by the Sea was great! I was on a mission to find a bridesmaid dress in which the bride allowed me to pick any dress I wanted as long as it was from a particular designer. Brides by the Sea carried a number of dresses from the Dessy collection so I had no trouble finding one I really loved. I left the store wanting to think about the dress first and called back later that day to confirm the purchase. Carrie was very accommodating and he dress came in at about the time she predicted it would.

    Brides by the Sea's reply:

    Thank you for taking the time to send these kind remarks about your experience and allowing Brides by the Sea to be a part of you selecting the perfect dress . Very much appreciated.
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    Carrie was absolutely wonderful. I received her full attention during my appointment. She caterer to both my indecisiveness and still managed to please my mother. I love it. I never felt pressured or rushed into anything outside of my comfort zone. I must have made her help me get into the same 2 dresses ten times until I made my mind up AND she never complained. I can't wait until the dress comes in. I am very glad I went with them.

    Brides by the Sea's reply:

    Thank you - It was so wonderful to meet you. You could have tried on 10 more times if you needed! You picked the perfect one, So happy for you. Looking forward to seeing you again.
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    Jessica Sent on 10/20/2014
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    Great store with beautiful dresses and wide selection! Carrie was very helpful and professional. I highly recommend brides by the sea to all Florida brides

    Brides by the Sea's reply:

    Thank you Jessica - So glad to have met you and we are able to be a part of your special day. Looking forward to see you again when dress arrives. Keep smiling ; )
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    Brittany Sent on 04/10/2015
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    My sister recommended we try this dress shop as she had success finding bridesmaid dresses here for another wedding. I went into this vendor with no appointment, and a bit discouraged from my previous day of wedding dress shopping. However, Carrie, the saleswoman, was super helpful and quickly assisted us in finding some gowns that might work. She was amazing, quickly I felt so much less stressed and excited to be wedding dress shopping, knowing I was in good helpful hands! She was also great in helping decide what accessories would look good and picked out a great belt to match the dress. If anyone is looking for a wedding dress go to Brides of the Sea, not only will you find your dress you will finally be able to relax a bit knowing you are in good hands who truly care about what you want and not making a sale! I am so glad my sister encouraged me to go into this dress shop! You were amazing thank you so much!

    Brides by the Sea's reply:

    Thank you so much for these very kind remarks. I am thrilled she brought you by as well. I am so happy to hear you felt comfortable and not pushed in anyway. I always do my best to be sure you have a good experience even when I know I may not get the sale - its about the sale but also about the experience on one of the most important and memorable days of your wedding planning. See you soon!!
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    Carrie was both very helpful and quick to respond to any questions that I had. Her store was very clean and professional. Upon greeting she had a small spread of snacks and drinks for me and my party while I tried on dresses.

    Brides by the Sea's reply:

    Thank you for taking the time to fill out a review and kind comments. Happy to hear your experience in search for your perfect dress was a good one ; )
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    Theresa Sent on 12/13/2014
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    Carrie was wonderful and went above and beyond to help me find my perfect dress. When I made my first appointment I had selected very specific dresses from a designer that I really liked, and she got back to me right away to tell me what she carried in her store, but also that she could bring anything in for me to try. I went back to Brides by the Sea multiple times, and Carrie was able to bring in a brand new gown from the new collection that isn't in stores yet, that turned out to be the one. I am so happy I was able to find my dress and the wonderful service that was offered to me!

    Brides by the Sea's reply:

    Hi Theresa - The pleasure of all mine in helping you find that "Perfect" Dress - I knew it was out there - especially since you loved the Sophia Tolli line it was just finding the one that had everything you were looking for. Still some time till your wedding but I cannot wait to see how beautiful you will look. See you soon.
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    Emily Sent on 11/17/2014
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    Very nice and helpful. I bought the first dress I tried on!

    Brides by the Sea's reply:

    Hi Emily - thank you so much for taking the time to send a review. It was a pleasure to meet you. Looking forward to seeing you again for your fittings. Take care.
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    Brittany Sent on 08/19/2014
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    Carrie was awesome! She was willing to come in to help me out on days she wasn't even open!!

    Brides by the Sea's reply:

    It was my pleasure! Glad it all worked out and you found your "Perfect" Dress. Please send pictures!!
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    Everything about my experience with Bride's by the Sea was so WONDERFUL! This was the first and only bridal salon I visited to pick out my wedding dress. I am from out of state and stopped by the salon while on vacation just 2 weeks after getting engaged- I really didn't think I would purchase my dress at this time.

    The selection of dresses was very diverse, giving me many different styles to choose from. The professional yet personalized atmosphere and incredible customer service made my shopping experience fun and completely stress-free. Carrie was extremely kind, helpful, and attentive as I tried on several dresses. She was extremely flexible with her salon hours by allowing me come back and re-try on my dress after hours just to make sure it was the one....and it was! Thank you, Carrie for giving me such a fantastic experience for such a special day!

    I had such a positive experience with Carrie and Bride's by the Sea and would recommend this salon to anyone.

    Happy Shopping!

    Brides by the Sea's reply:

    Thank you so much for these very kind words - I am so happy to hear how you enjoyed your experience here and more importantly that you found your "Perfect" Gown. Looking forward to seeing you soon!
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    Amber Sent on 04/10/2015
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    Carrie,
    Thank you so much for the personal service. You have a wonderful selection and a beautiful shop. We will be coming to see you for any of our formal needs in the future. You truly went above and beyond!
    Thank you again,
    Amber & Kaitlin Lobman
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    Michelle Sent on 08/19/2014
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    Carrie is phenomenal! She is on top of everything. She found out that the dress I am in love with was going to be discontinued before my appointment to get it ordered. Because I was coming from 3 1/2 hours away she was willing to open up on her day off to accommodate me. It's not very often that you get this type of service so I was more than confident knowing Carrie would take care of my wedding dress and my bridal party.

    Brides by the Sea's reply:

    Thank you Michelle. I am just as happy to be able assist you with all your wedding party needs. So glad it has all worked out and you are going to be wearing your "Perfect" dress. Looking forward to seeing you many times before your wedding day! ; )
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    Carrie made me and my party feel so comfortable and was excellent on getting me through my nerves! As a first time bride there was no pressure!

    Brides by the Sea's reply:

    Hi - this is so wonderful to hear. Your search for the "Perfect" Dress should be a pleasant experience - glad you were able to get that here. See you soon for your first fitting.
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    Colleen Sent on 06/24/2014
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    This was the first place I went to shop for a dress and every dress I tried on was beautiful. Carrie was so helpful and patience while I tried on every dress. She had a few dresses picked out for me to try on based on the information I provided her but she also let me look through all of the dresses and pick which ones I wanted to try on. I would definitely recommend her to all of my friends getting married!

    Brides by the Sea's reply:

    Thank you Colleen for these very kind words. I am thrilled that you found your "Perfect"dress. It was a fun day with you and your family. Looking forward to seeing you again when your dress arrives. Take care.
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    Carrie was great to work with. Very patient and understanding!

    Brides by the Sea's reply:

    Happy was I able to help. Thank you
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    Danielle Sent on 05/10/2014
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    Such a wonderful expirience! Carrie was beyond friendly, helpful, and dedicated to finding me my perfect gown. Not only did she have a nice selection (not too large so as to overwhelm you) but she was accommodating and offered to order anything I couldn't find in the store. I could not have asked for a better expirience. My wedding is at a country club, so don't assume she only carriers beach wedding gear. I can not wait to go for my first fitting! It was also a great feeling knowing I was supporting a local business :)

    Brides by the Sea's reply:

    Thank you Danielle for taking the time to say these nice words. You are sooo welcome. It was MY pleasure to meet you and your Dad. Thank you as well for buying your gown here at Brides by the Sea. Cannot wait to see you again.
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    Sheree Sent on 12/14/2014
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    I had a great experience at brides by the sea! I felt very comfortable trying on the dresses and everyone was very friendly and helpful.

    Brides by the Sea's reply:

    Hi Sheree
    So happy you had a comfortable experience here at BBTS - That is my goal along with Brides finding their "Perfect" Dress - which you did both. Thank you for sharing your experience. Looking forward to seeing you soon.

    Carrie
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    Amber Sent on 05/06/2014
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    Carrie was a great help! Loved the store and all of the help she provided! Highly recommend :)

    Brides by the Sea's reply:

    Thank you Amber - Thank you for your review. It was very nice to meet you and friends/family. So glad it all worked out and you found the "Perfect" Gown - Even if it turned out to be a different one than you came to try on. See you soon!
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    Kendal Sent on 10/12/2014
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    Carrie was extremely wonderful to work with and helped me find the perfect dress

    Brides by the Sea's reply:

    Thank you Kendal. So happy you stopped in that day and found the "Perfect" Dress. Thanks for allowing Brides by the Sea to be a part of your very special day.
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    Kendal Sent on 11/07/2014
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    Carrie was amazing! I found the perfect dress :)
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    Mary Sent on 01/24/2014
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    Carrie is amazing. So inviting, (despite our large party and wild flower girls!) She bent over backwards to help my daughter find her perfect dress, and is helping us find bridesmaid dresses that fall within our budget. Thank you Carrie for making our experience so wonderful.

    Brides by the Sea's reply:

    Thank you Mary for taking the time out to write these kind words - It was my pleasure. Your family is wonderful - even the wild flower girls (they were no problem at all). I am thrilled to have been a part of your daughter finding her "Perfect" gown. Carrie
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    June Sent on 12/15/2014
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    I highly recommend Carrie's Brides By The Sea for friendly service & a great selection of reasonably priced gorgious dresses. My daughter had bought her wedding dress at another shop, months before I found Brides By The Sea, for my gorgious Mother of the Bride Mon Cheri dress that was on sale. Everyone loved my dress! If we had known about Carrie's shop before hand, we would have come here first for my daughter's gown.
    Alterations on my daughter's wedding gown done by a family member, did not turn out well. Major corrections were needed and soon. This was the week of the wedding. Even though her dress was not bought here, Carrie with her truly caring personality, offered help from her tailor. Carrie's tailor, Hugh, is so amazingly talented. He's a magician! Not only did he do beautiful alterations on my dress, but Carrie & Hugh even stayed late 2 days before my daughter's wedding to get everything fixed on my daughter's gown. Carrie & Hugh rescued a panicked bride & her mother & put our minds at ease. The caring, personal attention & quality of service made everything a wonderful experience.
    Thank you Carrie for all the help & the time you gave my daughter & I. It was greatly appreciated!!

    Brides by the Sea's reply:

    Hi June,

    Thank you so much for this raving review. It means so much that you took that time to send these kinds words on your experience here as well as my magician Hugh. Hope you can share of some pictures of you and your beautiful dauthter. I would love to share them on my sites. Thank you again. It was a pleasure to be able to help and be a part of your day.
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    Alexandra Sent on 05/02/2014
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    Carrie is amazing! We were staying just down the street when I got engaged and so my Mom, Grandma and I came in the next day to try on some dresses while we were all in town together. The whole experience was fabulous. Carrie creates a lovely, personal, pressure-free environment. The store itself is lovely and setup very well. I actually ended up going with a dress she doesn't carry but because our experience with her had been so exceptional I wanted to purchase my veil with her. Again, she went above and beyond to help me find the perfect veil. I cannot say enough wonderful things about her!

    Brides by the Sea's reply:

    Thank you so much for taking the time and the kind words about your experience. It was my pleasure to give you that special experience with your Mom and Grandma. So happy I was able to be a part of it. I cannot wait to see pictures of you in the beautiful "Perfect"gown you selected and veil. Best wishes and travels!
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    Monica Sent on 07/12/2014
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    I have been involved in many weddings over the past two decades and I have never had as smooth of an experience or ease of service that Carrie at Brides By the Sea provided.
    She went over and beyond to make sure the size of my daughter's flower girl dress was accurate by calling the designer since the size charts seemed awkward.
    She called and emailed me when the dress arrived and was always pleasant each time I spoke with her.
    The dress arrived as promised with no surprises.
    I would highly recommend Brides by the Sea to anyone.

    Brides by the Sea's reply:

    Thank you so much Monica -appreciate these kind words. Very happy to hear that it was a smooth process for you. Weddings are stressful enough so knowing this makes me pleased. Enjoy the day - She will will look adorable. Please send pictures.
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    Amanda Sent on 08/28/2014
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    Hugh listened to exactly what I wanted and made it happen. I was very impressed by his work. He made my dress fit me as if it was made for me. Perfect!

    Brides by the Sea's reply:

    Thanks Amanda - Yes I have to agree. Thanks for taking the extra time to provide a 2nd review on your experience with Hugh and your alterations he did on your gown. So happy to hear how much you love your dress.
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    I have been to every bridal store in Tampa but I wish I would've just came here first. I happened to be in the area so I was a "walk-in" on a Saturday but Carrie made me feel completely welcome and didn't pressure me at all...even though my wedding is in 3 months! I found my perfect dress and had the best experience. Other bridal shops could learn a lot from this one. I'm so glad I found this place and I can't wait to wear my beautiful dress!!! Thank you, Carrie!

    Brides by the Sea's reply:

    Thanks for these lovely comments. I am so happy, not only that you found your "Perfect" Dress here at Brides by the Sea but that you had a great experience. I can't wait either - You looked beautiful in the sample never mind how beautiful you will look on your special day. See you soon.
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