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Mimi's Bridal and Formalwear

Mimi's Bridal and Formalwear

Laurel, MS
4.3 out of 5 rating, 22 Reviews
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    Zoe F. Sent on 08/09/2019
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    Superb service!

    My bridal party and I loved everything about Mimi’s. My WONDERFUL consultant, Mrs. Gwen, was so sweet the whole time and was very patient with me and my bridesmaids even though we took a few minutes for a mini reunion as we hadn’t seen each other all summer. The dresses at this boutique are exquisite and very well priced. They carry a large variety of designers so there is something for everyone. Long story short, they do everything they can to get you the perfect dress, and Mimi will tell you like it is if something can’t be done but will also offer expert advice on how to get the look you want. I must’ve tried on 15 dresses and each time Gwen helped me narrow down what I liked and what I didn’t. This was only my second time trying dresses so I was still very open to different things. I already had a bolero I knew I wanted to wear and when we found a dress that was PERFECT except the neckline wasn’t strapless so the bolero could go over it, I literally started crying when Mimi told me it couldnt be altered to be strapless because the back was too low and didn’t have the structure to hold up. BUT Gwen called Allure and was able to get them to custom make the dress to be strapless for me! SHE WENT ABOVE AND BEYOND to get me the perfect dress. I was shocked that it wasn’t outrageously expensive either. They were so wonderful here; we will definitely be going back to look at bridesmaids and flower girls dresses!

    Mimi's Bridal and Formalwear's reply:

    It was my pleasure helping you find your perfect wedding gown! I enjoyed meeting your Mom and friends. I'm so happy that we were able to get the dress of your dreams. I'm looking forward to working with you and your bridal party. We absolutely love our brides!
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    Tab Sent on 04/07/2018
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    What a beautiful place, with THE best gowns! Ashlee helped us from the time we came until the time we left. She was sweet, patient and efficient. She made sure the bride was pleased, adding all the finishing touches to make her say yes to the dress. You won’t be disappointed!
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    Mimi's was my second stop in my wedding dress search. I think in the 2 days, between the 2 shops, I must have tried on 50+ gowns. ??
    Ashley was very patient & helpful & did not seem annoyed by my "endless" indecisiveness ??
    At the end of my 2+ hours of looking & trying, I finally decided upon a dress.... and I was EXHAUSTED! (I can only imagine how Ashley & the other staff feel, doing that all day long!!)
    I was impressed with their in-store stock.... they had a lot to choose from. The staff I interacted with seemed quite knowledgeable & all seemed to maintain a positive attitude.
    Now I just wait for my dress to arrive in March and then hope that I look fabulous (and like that dress was MADE for me!!) in May! ??)

    Mimi's Bridal and Formalwear's reply:

    Thank you so much for the kind words! We love our brides and are always glad to help in any way possible. I know you will be just as beautiful as you can imagine! Your gown is perfect!
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    I fell in LOVE with my experience at Mimi's. I had previously been to 4 different bridal boutiques before going to MiMi's, all of which were disappointing. The atmosphere here was calming and the staircase where you could stand and look at your dress helped set the stage for my "Say Yes to the Dress!" Moment!

    Mimi's Bridal and Formalwear's reply:

    Thank you so much! We are thrilled you were able to find your perfect dress and enjoyed your time with us!
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    The girls at Mimi's were so helpful! I couldn't have found the most perfect wedding dress anywhere else.

    Mimi's Bridal and Formalwear's reply:

    Thank you! We are so happy we were able to help you find your perfect dress!
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    Hailey Sent on 12/25/2015
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    I went in just to try on some dresses and ended up finding the perfect dress for me! Ashlee listened to what I liked and didn't like and found a dress that ended up fitting perfectly and only had to be hemmed!

    Mimi's Bridal and Formalwear's reply:

    Thank you! We are so glad we were able to help you find your perfect dress!
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    Robyn Sent on 01/09/2016
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    My daughter was married in 2014 and she shopped every bridal shop from Gulfport to Mobile looking for the perfect dress. I finally talked her into driving to Mimi's in Laurel where she found the perfect dress. I just had another daughter get married and we went straight to Mimi's. She found more than one perfect dress there and couldn't make up her mind. Everyone was so patient with her while she tried both of them on at least three times. The girls were so nice in assisting her and letting her take her time in deciding which one was 'her dress'. They understood the importance of making the right decision. We finally went home with the perfect dress and she received so many compliments on how beautiful she looked in her Allure wedding gown.

    Mimi's Bridal and Formalwear's reply:

    Thank you so much! We are so excited that we were able to help your daughter find the perfect gown!
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    Neilly Sent on 08/16/2015
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    While I have bought a few pageant dresses from Mimi's before, since we live out of town, we decided to try wedding dress shopping closer to home. What we found was that the drive was WELL WORTH IT!

    We went to a bridal shop in Mobile, AL. I found THE dress and was to the point of handing the lady my credit card. However, when she told me the minimum charge for alterations would be $399, I saw that as a major red flag. My mom and I immediately decided we'd would "think" on it and call the girl on Monday.

    We went to discuss over lunch. Because I have always been beyond impressed with Mimi's, we decided to give them a call. It turns out, we could get the same dress for about $200 cheaper and the alterations started at... drum roll, please... $40. HELLO! Obvious choice.

    Before purchasing my dress, I did go up one Saturday and make sure that I had made the right decision. Elizabeth was more than helpful in helping me choose dresses that not only did I love but that were also flattering for my figure.

    The fact that their seamstress has been there close to 40 years is not a bad thing either.

    I would recommend Mimi's Bridal and Formal Wear over any other shop any day!
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    Brandy Sent on 12/26/2011
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    Our consultant, Jill Richards, welcomed my mother and I with open arms and southern hospitality. She had patience and took the time to not only to find the perfect dress but to play dress up as well. We never felt pressured to hurry up or buy a dress we weren't happy with. I ended up loving a dress that was completely different than the idea I had originally went in with so we took a few snapshots to remind myself and decided to try out a few other chain dress shops. It only cemented my view on the dress and I called Jill the next week to buy the dress. In the same day my mother also found the perfect dress and we never had a moments regret. If we did, I'm sure Jill and the rest of the Mimi's crew would help us out. It was well worth the drive to Laurel from Biloxi!
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    Niki Sent on 11/16/2011
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    My dress was amazing! Everyone there was so nice! They even stayed open and hour late one friday so i could try my dress on!
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    Bernadette Sent on 09/28/2016
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    If you ask for ms.Tammy you will please with any problems that will occur.....This lady is a bridal problem solver:)

    Mimi's Bridal and Formalwear's reply:

    Thank you so much! It was my pleasure to serve you!
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    Emily Sent on 12/26/2016
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    I got my wedding dress from Mimi's. I loved the experience and my dress. I had a few problems with the alterations, but they were quickly fixed.

    Mimi's Bridal and Formalwear's reply:

    Thank you for your feedback, Emily. I am glad we were able to resolve the issue you had with alterations quickly. It was truly our pleasure to serve you!
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    Lauren Sent on 12/11/2015
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    I didn't have a dream dress picked out before I went bridal gown shopping, but I found the perfect dress for me at Mimi's! The service and alterations were wonderful, and I never had a worry about my dress in their hands. The only downside is that I did have trouble finding a selection of dresses in my particular size. Overall, however, I was very pleased with my experience at Mimi's!
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    Sierra Sent on 08/01/2019
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    My Experience

    I loved my appointment. Everyone was nice and made me feel so beautiful.
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    Tiffany Sent on 02/11/2019
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    Fun and amazing

    I went to try on bridesmaids dresses for my brother wedding and then they allowed me to try on some food my own wedding it was great experience. Savannah was a great host..
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    Krystal Sent on 06/27/2017
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    I came in just planning on trying on some wedding dresses, with no intention of buying, but I'm so glad I went in to look. Ms Tammy was the sweetest, she was so patient with my friend & I, I know i pulled close to 20 dresses to try on. I ended up finding and purchasing a dress I fell in love with & she was so helpful in getting me set up with accessories & making sure I understood the alteration & fitting process. Loved my experience at Mimi's. So much better than David's Bridal!

    Mimi's Bridal and Formalwear's reply:

    Thank you so much Krystal! We are so glad we were able to help you find the perfect dress! It is our pleasure to serve you!
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    Ashley Sent on 01/10/2016
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    they don't have many dresses in the store. I made a list from their website of dresses I liked and they only had one in the store

    Mimi's Bridal and Formalwear's reply:

    I am sorry you were not able to find what you were looking for. Our website does show every dress that all of our designers have. We have approximately 1000 dresses in the store. Even with that, we are not able to have every dress made by every designer that we carry. I hope you found the dress you were looking for and that your wedding was beautiful!
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    Sarah Sent on 06/11/2013
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    I purchased a beautiful Allure bridal gown, along with 7 bridesmaid gowns, from Mimi's in June 2012 for my February 2013 wedding. The selection and quality of dresses they carry there are wonderful. The dress consultants were very pleasant and helpful. The only complaint/advice I have from my experience at Mimi's is to NOT use their alterations lady. TWO weeks after my first fitting I went to try the altered dress on. IT WOULD NOT ZIP. Turns out, the alteration lady took 2 inches off of the side seams of the dress instead of taking up the bust area. She then told me "You must have gained a little weight." I was furious.
    This was not the last problem I, or my bridesmaids, had with the alterations department at Mimi's. Thankfully, after a couple tries, they finally got it right a week before my wedding. However, they did not give me a discount for the mistakes.
    My advice is if you buy your dress there, PLEASE take it elsewhere for alterations.
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    Angela Sent on 11/08/2009
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    My dress was beautiful, I can only complain about the alterations. When I came to pick up my dress, no alterations had been made and the only time it could be picked up, I couldn't go (finishing my master's work) so I didn't know if it would fit or not until the day before.
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    Lacey Sent on 12/17/2015
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    I have been searching for dresses for my wedding day. I did not find Mimi's Bridal and Formal Wear to be helpful! I did not receive services I wish I had received. I have never shopped for a wedding dress and have no idea what I am doing. This is my first and last wedding! So of course, a little bit more help would of been nice! It is very expensive to say the least. I was looking for a dress in the range of 500-800 that was an empire waist . They had plenty in that style, but not many that were simple.

    Mimi's Bridal and Formalwear's reply:

    I am so sorry that you didn't receive the level of customer service that our brides have come to expect. We strive to make sure that everyone's needs are met to the fullest extent. We would love the opportunity to earn your business if you would like to come shop with us again. Thank you for your comments.
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    Ab Sent on 05/03/2022
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    Do not shop at Mimi's Bridal

    I would not recommend Mimi’s Bridal to anyone. When I went wedding dress shopping there, the girls are young and very pushy. In the first dress I tried on, they all were complementing me saying how good it looked even though it was obvious I wasn’t sure if I loved it. They didn’t give me time to consider what I liked or wanted but I felt pressured to buy it and wasn’t happy with it, which is the opposite of what you should feel when you find your wedding dress. It was the same with veils. They just wanted me to get the most expensive one. The dress was also overpriced because I found the same one for cheaper at other bridal shops. I honestly feel like they only care about making money and not making sure their clients are satisfied with what they buy. I am 100% disappointed with my experience and regret coming here. Do not shop here.
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    Amanda W. Sent on 04/18/2022
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    The Alterations Department here is TERRIBLE!


    If you buy a dress here, do not let the alterations department touch it. I had a horrible experience they charged my mom nearly $400 for dress alterations for my wedding dress. Then they completely messed it up. I am having to take it to another seamstress to fix it. We will have to spend more money to pay her for her work. My new seamstress is having to completely redo what they did and more, and it is less than two weeks till my wedding. I just hope she can fix it in time. We paid nearly $2000 for my dress and, they did not care that I was upset and unsatisfied with the fit. When I told the alterations department at Mimi’s I wasn’t happy with the dress, the owner told me that they couldn’t do anything else to it. She told my mom our ticket was at the front. She was extremely rude.
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