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Emelina's Bridal & Boutique

Emelina's Bridal & Boutique

Tampa, FL
4.9 out of 5 rating, 67 Reviews
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67 Reviews
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    Shondra J. Sent on 12/31/2023
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    Wonderful experience

    I had an excellent experience with this shop. From the expert guidance in dress selection with Jessica to the alterations with the seamstress, everything went smoothly and had the perfect dress for the wedding. I received many compliments on the dress.
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    Catherine Sent on 11/21/2019
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    The dress!

    We were so impressed with our successful visit to Emelina’s! They were so friendly and patient and extremely knowledgeable! I ordered my dream dress!! Can’t wait to get it!
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    Jessica Sent on 08/23/2019
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    Absolutely amazing!

    Amazing customer service! I walked in and the girls were extremely attentive, listened to my wishes and my requests, found several dresses that were my style (mermaid style) and with their help, I found the one! Not only were they amazing with sales, but also with service. Their seamstresses are absolutely amazing and talented. My dress fit like a glove! Emelina’s Boutique has a great team that works for and with their community. Couldn’t be a happier bride!
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    Alicia Sent on 05/25/2019
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    Small boutique and intimate

    Immediately upon entering the boutique I saw my dress on display. Unfortunately the boutique didn't have my size and knew I had to have it. Within weeks it was delivered. Very pleased with the gown
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    Heidi Sent on 06/04/2019
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    Fast and excellent alterations

    Emelina hemmed my wedding dress- it was the only alteration that was needed. She had it ready in two days. Fantastic service. We will miss her so much!
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    Shay H. Sent on 02/14/2019
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    Miracle worker!

    I had an incredible experience with Emelina's Bridal & Boutique! Emelina saved my wedding dress! I bought my dress at White Wisteria Bridal Boutique in Cincinnati when I was living in Ohio last year. When I went to pick up my dress it was too small. I was measured incorrectly (even though the store in Cincinnati has taken no responsibility for it) and my dress was over a size too small.

    I was moving to Europe a few weeks after I picked up my dress so I had no other choice than to take it with me down to Florida, where I was visiting my parents before my move. My mom found Emelina's Bridal & Boutique and I am so thankful that she did.

    Since our wedding was going to be in Tampa, I would go in for dress fittings when I was in town visiting my parents. Emelina was very flexible when it came to my fittings since I was coming in from Europe and her staff did most of the alterations within the 2 weeks before our wedding since they knew I was in the process of losing weight. They were very understanding and I could not be happier with the result.

    Emelina worked a miracle on my dress. I did manage to lose over 50 pounds between May 2018 (right before I moved) and January 2019 (when our wedding was), and in the end the dress needed to be taken in. They did a wonderful job with all of the dress alterations and the final product was absolutely gorgeous. It was my dream wedding dress and it looked beautiful on me. I have Emelina to thank for that.

    I would definitely recommend going to Emelina's Bridal & Boutique for wedding dress alterations.
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    Michelle Sent on 08/15/2017
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    I was so done with wedding dress shopping until we came across this hidden gem. Excellent service and selection. They truly care about about getting the perfect dress and perfect fit for each bride. Couldn't be happier with my experience and would recommend this shop to anyone!
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    Chrissy Sent on 07/29/2016
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    I LOVE LOVE LOVE all the ladies at Emelinas. From the first time I came into the shop until I picked up my wedding dress before the big day, they made me feel special. I'm a plus size bride. They helped me find the dress that was best for my shape. I would recommend them to everyone. Alterations was a breeze. They made my dress perfect for me. Thank you!!

    Emelina's Bridal & Boutique's reply:

    Thank you so much for the kind review. Emelina tries to make each bride know that they are special and that their dress should make them feel beautiful.
    Best wishes for many years of happiness!
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    Cristina Sent on 03/21/2016
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    I bought my wedding dress at Evelina's and would highly recommend them for any future brides. They have great customer service! Their staff was very helpful and once I found the dress I wanted they were able to work with me on the price to stay within my budget. You will also not find more affordable alterations in Tampa! They are very well priced and do beautiful work.

    Emelina's Bridal & Boutique's reply:

    Thank YOU so much for your kind words!
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    Mari Sent on 11/16/2016
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    Words cannot express my appreciation for this amazing store! Mrs. Emelina and her team did an amazing job with my daughter in law wedding dress! She even picked the perfect dress for me to wear on that day and I felt beautiful! I keep referring people to this store because their customer service is outstanding! They really care about their customers, for them is not about making just a sell - they want 100% customer satisfaction. I drove 1 hour and 15 minutes, and I will keep going to this shop! Great variety, amazing prices, their seamstress are REALLY professionals and our experience was wonderful! Thanks Mrs. Emelina for everything.
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    Brittany Sent on 04/04/2016
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    Where to start? I have been coming to Emelina's ever since I was 15 years old picking out my homecoming & prom dresses for high school so when it came to my wedding, I knew exactly where to go. Emelina is the owner and can pretty much take any dress and turn it into a show stopper on your body. My wedding dress fit me perfectly and she was able to make additional alterations to the dress upon my request and it turned out PERFECT! I could not have been happier with the result. I have seen Emelina take a size 14 dress and alter it to a size 0 and you would have never known! My aunt, mother and grandmother also bought their formal dresses for my wedding here and were also able to get alterations done by Emelina. If there is anyone I trust, it's Emelina and her team. Her store is exceptional and her entire staff treats you like family. I will be back for many years to come.

    Emelina's Bridal & Boutique's reply:

    Thank YOU so much for your kind words! This is a beautiful review :)
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    Laura Sent on 10/29/2016
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    Last year I was in a panic - I bought my dress at CCs in a trunk sale...it didn't quite fit but it was my dream dress. And...I didn't loose enough weight to fit into it. Several alteration places said it could NOT be done. I was in a panic a few months before my wedding when my friend told me about the place her sister got her dress a year back. Emelina and her team were totally my fairy God Mothers! They SAVED the day! They were so very nice and worked magic to make my dress not only fit but look perfect! Emelina is the sweetest person ever! She takes you under her wing like you are her own daughter. I cannot say enough about her kindness, her dedication and her investment in making the dreams of her customers happen. I wish I had purchased all of our wedding attire here. I am FOREVER GRATEFUL for everything you did for me! My day would have never turned out as special if I wasn't wearing my dream wedding dress. I felt like a princess! I will never forget how amazing, loving and supportive you and your team were to me. XOXOXOXO Love you ALWAYS!
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    Eko Sent on 11/17/2015
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    I didn't buy my dress from Emelina's but they handled all my alterations for my wedding on 10/31/15. The staff were patient and kind and worked hard to make sure my gown fit me like a glove. My dress was amazing and would not have been without the flawless work they did. Thank you Emelina's. I would highly recommend them.
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    Samantha Sent on 01/21/2016
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    Emelina and her crew are miracle workers! 2 months before my wedding, I needed MY dress! Not just some dress. I made an appointment and tried on several different dresses all in the style I wanted. Finally, I found it! Only problem, it wasn't my size. They went to work the day I picked it. They made me drop my jaw, by the end. I left there a week before my wedding with what I considered a miracle. Emelina was my fairy godmother! She and her crew definitely worked some magic!! I would recommend them to absolutely everyone!!!
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    Jacqueline Sent on 07/07/2015
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    Emelina Bridal is amazing! I was able to find my wedding dress, hair accessory and veil at her store. My bridesmaid dresses were from there as well! She worked so hard on fixing my dress to fit my body and made sure that it fit like a glove for my final fitting. Even thought my dress needed major alterations and I had to come in for 5 fittings, she assured me that she wanted me to look my best on my wedding day! I have purchased other dresses from her store in the past and would highly recommend her store to find your wedding dress. I received so many compliments on how beautiful my dress was and I could not be happier!!
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    Emelina's was absolutely wonderful! I had purchased bridesmaid gowns at the shop in the past, and always had wonderful experiences. I found "The One" for my own wedding, and it couldn't have been more perfect. And, let me tell you about how AMAZING their alterations are!! Emelina, herself, oversees EVERYTHING and runs that place like a beautiful, little drill sergeant (in the BEST way possible!) I sent my bridesmaids and quite a few guests who needed alterations over to her, as well. The women who work there are nice, accomodating, HONEST, and extremely helpful. It's a very warm atmosphere, unlike the large bridal chains. The dresses are unique and they have a large variety to choose from. The prices are more than reasonable, as well. Emelina's truly wants you to look and feel beautiful...and I highly recommend the shop!!
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    I was looking for a very simple yet elegant lace form fitting dress and I couldn't find anything even close to what I was looking for in the big bridal shops. I went to Emelina's and she had a few for me to chose from until I found my dream dress. The price was fantastic! The alterations were done correctly after just 1 dress fitting appointment and I didn't have to wait weeks and weeks like you have to do with the big shops. Mine were done in 1 week.
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    Lakisha Sent on 02/25/2014
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    They were very patient and pulled amazing dresses for me. They read my feelings on each dress I tried and narrowed it down. Was able to find my dress on my first trip to try on dresses! THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!
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    Constance Sent on 09/13/2014
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    My name is CeCe-I was going to my Niece's wedding and I wanted to wear the dress I wore at my daughters wedding since I paid a fortune for it-one problem-that was seven years ago and the beaded top was very small for me.
    When I arrived my daughter and I were greeted and introduced to Emelina and her seamstress.
    They looked at the beaded top on me and it was at least 10 inches too small. This would be a miracle
    to have this fixed, but I had all the confidence in her and her staff.
    I thought this was going to impossible but they assured me it could be done, and it was! The beaded top looked as if nothing was done to it-the lace and beads looked perfect couldn't even tell it was worked on. People who were at my daughters wedding couldn't believe I could still wear the dress after all these years!
    Thank you for making my Nieces wedding so comfortable-I will recommend you to all.
    Constance (CeCe)
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    Amy Sent on 06/19/2014
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    My mom and I drove 2 hours to look at what was supposed to be a promising bridal store in Tampa after we were completely disappointed I called Emelina's and asked for a same day appointment!! Even though they were busy that day she worked me in and I found my wedding dress that day... Plus it was on sale!! Great people and wonderful purchase!!
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    Christine Sent on 06/12/2014
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    I purchased my wedding dress from Emelina's and I can't say enough about how beautiful I felt in my dress! It was absolutely stunning! When I first got engaged, I went the traditional route of shopping at Davids' Bridal, Alfred Angelo's, etc., but nothing I liked was in my budget (after alterations). My mom found Emelina's and we didn't look back!

    Emelina and her staff are so sweet and professional. My dress (with alterations) fit perfectly in my modest budget, and I didn't have to compromise my style and taste. Being the first of my friends, and siblings to marry, I will have the chance to boast about and recommend Emelina's to all of them.
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    Lisa Sent on 08/21/2013
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    My son's fiance, her mom and I went shopping for a Wedding Dress. We had a limited budget and her being a smaller size had been such a disappointment at other bridal shops. We stopped here and they have a huge selection of dress in EVERY price range. Most places blew us off or told her sorry honey we don't have anything in your size. Finding that special dress was becoming a let down.

    One of the caring women in the shop asked if we had an appointment and we didn't we just pulled in when we saw the sign. No problem. She asked about the budget and found a dress. Not exactly what we were looking for. Janet asked what the budget was for dress and alterations. She returned with 2 more dresses. One was out, not the style she wanted but the other was close. The dress was a little more but worked with us on the alterations and it worked in the budget. They are able to remove straps and it is now the perfect dress she was looking for.

    This shop has amazing caring women who want every bride to find the dress of their dreams. They speak Spanish, we don't and never felt as if they were talking about us. They communicated with the seamstress, non English speaking, asked our questions and eased our concerns.

    I would recommend this place to every bride no matter her budget nor her size. I have this place tagged as a favorite for one day when my daughter gets married. I have already passed out the info to friends who's daughters are getting married.

    Today my daughter got the dress of her dreams.... Thank you so much ladies.
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    Becca Sent on 09/26/2013
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    I walked in and looked at all the tags and was ready to walk out. Then a lady named Janet walked up and asked if we had an appt and what we were looking for and how much. It was nice that they took the time to ask. Im not kidding every other bridal store looked at me and told me they wont have anything in my size and pretty much told me to get lost. I felt my buissness was appreciated at Emelinas. They knew my budget and since the dress was a little over she reduced the alterations in half. I got a call a couple months after I purchased it and explained to me another bride wants my dress and because the dress was her size and she went shopping last minute they wanted to give her my dress and order me a new one. She said she would waive all the alterations because id be helping another bride. I would have gone there in the beginning if had known how great the people treat their customers. I did not expect to walk out of there with the dress crossed off my to do list. Go to this shop before anywhere else.
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    Beautiful dress, exactly what I wanted, and good price.
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    Kim Sent on 12/10/2013
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    I am the Mother of the Bride, and was soooo nervous being a size 16 and wanting to look my best for my daughter since I was walking her down the isle. Emelina made me feel beautiful will her kind words and caring hands with every little detail. She altered my dress several times, even one more time 30 minutes before I walked out with my dress! I did not realize how much detail and care she put into this dress until I saw it in the wedding picture! She was right, The dress was perfect for me in every way. Thank You Emelina and your caring staff for a beautiful day!!!!
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