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    Modern Trousseau DC is a Hidden Gem

    Modern Trousseau Washington DC is a hidden gem! Kelly was beyond patient and positive as I searched for my dress and changed my wedding style. I ended up getting a custom dress, which I fell in love with and didn't want to take off on my wedding day. The entire process from start to finish was great. I would highly recommend this store to any DC brides. Thank you, Kelly!
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    Kelly Sent on 10/05/2018
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    I had such an amazing, unique experience working with Modern Trousseau on my wedding gown. Going to New Haven for the fittings was such an incredible opportunity to see the kind of craftsmanship and design that goes into every single dress they produce. When i went for my muslin fitting for my Virginia gown, Ilma adjusted the cut of the top and back of the dress to better flatter my figure. Every time I went and saw the dress getting closer and closer to being complete the team was making small adjustments to ensure that the dress fit me perfectly. The final product was so beautiful, the lace on Modern Trosseau dresses is absolutely gorgeous, and the dress was so comfortable I didn't want to take it off at the end of the night.
    Ilma also helped to fit my mom for a corset for her dress, and even sewed in padding on one side to help her feel more comfortable and confident after breast cancer surgery. We had such a great experience with Modern Trousseau!
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    Becky Sent on 02/11/2019
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    The best wedding dress!

    I had a wonderful experience with Modern Trousseau! I originally hated wedding dress shopping and found the whole process stressful, but then I went here and started to really enjoy it. Their dresses are gorgeous and the level of customer service is amazing. I don’t even feel right calling it “customer service” - I was really made to feel like a friend more than a customer. The designer herself was there for my appointment, and she and my mom had a great time while we all sipped champagne. The entire process - from my first time going there to the final fitting - was so easy and fun. And most importantly - the dress was SO gorgeous. I still can’t get over it, and months later I’m still getting compliments. And it had pockets! I really couldn’t recommend Modern Trousseau more.
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    Jaclyn Sent on 07/19/2017
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    Purchasing my wedding gown from Modern Trousseau was the best decision I could have made! From my first appointment with Emily in the NYC showroom to my last fitting appointment in Connecticut, everything was absolutely flawless! I visited the NYC showroom twice a few months apart and ended up choosing a dress that I had feel in love with during my first appointment. Emily was so sweet and made me feel so special. She never pressured me into a purchase or made me feel like I had to rush into a decision. When you get your dress from Modern Trousseau is it truly a custom couture gown! I am very petite and I had an extremely difficult time finding a dress that would fit correctly. Fear not, at Modern Trousseau’s muslin fitting the dress is literally created around you and directly to your proportions instead of simply ordering the closest standard size like typical bridal salons. Monika was my seamstress in Connecticut and she made the travel from NJ to my fittings absolutely worth it, she was brilliant! She made sure my dress fit perfectly, it was stunning! We also created a custom veil! Guests at the wedding could not stop talking about how beautiful the dress was!
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    Kelly Sent on 02/02/2017
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    I found my Modern Trousseau gown at a local bridal salon however they were unclear about what alterations were and were not possible. I really wanted to add a bolero and make a gown strapless. I ended up going to NYC to try it on again and speak to them about alterations possibilities, was a completely different response. They were SO flexible and offered so many options and allowed me to truly personalize this beautiful gown. I did my alterations in CT and the entire process was so special and I could not have asked for a better experience. They shipped my gown to me and it was in perfect condition. If you are looking for a wonderful designer who is open to alterations, look no further.
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    Naomi Sent on 09/15/2016
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    Modern Trousseau was a pleasure to work with to the highest order. This review is really for any NYC gals who aren't sure if it's worth the trip to Woodbridge, CT (that was me). My fittings were all in the dead of winter and every trip up to CT was worth the drive. I worked with Monika who was patient and brilliant. She customized every detail until I was beyond thrilled. Not to mention, MT dresses are stunning, unique and so comfortable.
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    Nikki Sent on 01/10/2016
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    Modern Trousseau was absolutely fabulous to work with! I chose their Mina dress and had the dress built custom for me (an absolutely awesome feature if you live close by). The dress fit beautifully and to top it off they were so flexible and easy to work with. At one point I had added buttons to my dress and when I actually saw them on, it did not look right and the team there removed it for me without making me feel bad at all about my decision. I felt like a princess on my wedding day and attribute that largely to my Modern Trousseau dress.
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    Jessica Sent on 10/03/2015
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    My dress was custom made by Aggie at Modern Trousseau in Woodbridge and I could not be happier with the results! Her professionalism and expertise made each fitting a breeze. She provided so many useful tips and suggestions to ensure I looked my best on my wedding day. I couldn't be happier with the professionalism of the services and the gorgeous dress she produced!
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    Maria Sent on 06/09/2015
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    There are two entries for them between their NYC showroom and their production facility, so I'll copy my review to both:

    I simply cannot say enough good things about Modern Trousseau!! I am terribly sad that I will not get to have another wedding dress made for my by them. I am looking for any and all reasons to return and have another custom dress. Unbelievable - incomparable - unquestioningly the best decision I made regarding my wedding, aside from my spouse. :)

    I had a very specific vision for what I wanted, and it didn't exist in Manhattan. I know, because I looked. Even Kleinfeld's, home of 10,000 wedding dresses didn't have it. Enter: Modern Trousseau.

    They had a dress with the exact top I wanted. I brought them my Pinterest Board full of dress inspiration, and the sketched out a design for the bottom. Then, they built it - to absolute perfection. I'd go in for a fitting (all done in CT; I'm assuming if they had such a large production house in Manhattan, the dresses would cost at least double, then I'd be priced out), and they'd nip and tuck exactly as I requested. They actually built the dress on me, around me, and BEAUTIFULLY AND PERFECTLY!

    I wish I could keep wearing it. David is one of the owners and he's so kind. Cassie is the designer, and she's very talented. I had Monica as my seamstress, and she's beyond talented. She "got" me, even when I was struggling to find the right words to convey what I wanted.

    I visited Modern Trousseau with a friend 18 months prior to my own visit. I assumed it was out of my price range since customization is their speciality. I am not wealthy, but I was able to swing a custom dress! It won't break the bank, but they surely do cost more than David's Bridal. They made me a custom, couture gown, and I'll forever be grateful for their attention to detail and kindness to me, the nervous bride (btw - we had a short engagement, and they still helped me pull off a gown in just a few months!).

    I <3 MT!
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    Lisa Sent on 01/27/2015
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    I found a dress at a trunk show that I liked from the knees up - after some research, I discovered that Modern Trousseau offered a very similar dress but with the simple trumpet shape that I wanted (the Demi). I called the NYC showroom and they offered to make sure that the sample of this very new design was in the store for my appointment the following week. I went with the spanxiest spanx I could find, knowing that I was pretty far from a sample size - and in fact, I was not able to get into the dress - but the designer was actually in the store on the day of my appointment and she "paper dolled" me so that I could get the effect of the design. I had my 'say yes to the dress' moment...only to learn that the dress was well beyond my budget. Again, it was a blessing that Callie, the designer, happened to be in the store - she negotiated a price with me that (though still over my initial budget) was reasonably close. The main advantage to Modern Trousseau is the 'couture fit' - that the dress is made to fit your body, not bought in a size and altered to fit. I had three appointments in Woodbridge, CT (a bit of a schlep, but worth it) and really felt like the dress fit me perfectly when I picked it up at the final fitting. (The dress had no built in bra, but they sold me a perfect strapless corset.) I loved that my wedding date was embroidered in blue inside the gown - also, they happily stitched in a piece of lace from my mother's wedding dress over my heart. They also made me custom flowers for my hair and my sash - also with pieces of my mother's dress - and they were gorgeous.
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    Alicia Sent on 11/17/2014
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    The ladies at Modern Trousseau made me a customized, perfectly fit, stunning wedding gown that I am absolutely in love with. They paid attention to every detail and made sure I was 100% thrilled with my dress before I walked out of the shop. Everyone I worked with was friendly, helpful, and professional. I would choose Modern Trousseau again in a heart beat.
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    Alana Sent on 10/24/2014
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    I purchased my dress from The Gown Shop Ann Arbor - but as a New Yorker (and not too far away from Woodbridge, CT) I decided to get my dress fitted and custom made at their atelier outside of New Haven, CT.

    It's hard to describe how amazing my experience was - going directly to the amazing women - and working directly with designer Callie on my wedding gown -- I felt like I was part of the family going there over the course of a few months, it was everything I could have hoped for - they were warm, professional, detail-oriented and very talented.

    By the time I left the atelier and my gown was done, it was perfect. Everything - the fit, the gown, the construction, everything - and the team at Modern Trousseau wouldn't have let it be any other way.

    I am SO happy that I went with Modern Trousseau for my wedding gown for this amazing day. And I have to say that if i ever needed to have a custom gown made for some reason or another (let's hope that day comes at some point!) I know I would reach out to Modern Trousseau for that, just to have some aspect of those amazing days repeated!

    Thank you again Modern Trousseau team for an incredible dress for a beautiful day.

    Modern Trousseau's reply:

    Thank you so much for choosing Modern Trousseau!!! We truly appreciate such a glowing review, and hope you'll send us photos from the big day.
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    Meagan Sent on 11/04/2014
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    I feel so fortunate to have found Modern Trousseau. During the decision making process I was totally torn between two beautiful Modern Trousseau gowns. However, I was fortunate enough to meet with Callie (at a Trunk Show) and get her opinion on doing a custom gown that would combine my favorite elements of both of the gowns into one.

    The fitting was extremely easy and stress-free, as the seamstress was an absolute pro. She was personable and professional and was able to provide helpful suggestions on custom adjustments for my body type. Callie also attended my second fitting, which was very special. Having her "eyes" on the gown made me feel even more confident about the final product, not to mention that she is an incredibly lovely woman.

    The quality and finishing of the gown was also second to none. The compliments I received on my gown were endless and I was comfortable and felt beautiful.
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    Julie Sent on 03/05/2014
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    My dress was amazing! Modern trousseau made all of my dress dreams come true. Not only was the quality amazing but the service was incredible. I got to meet Callie and David (the designer and her husband) and they made everything custom fit to me!
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    Kathleen Sent on 02/09/2014
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    Wow - the entire experience was incredible. From shopping, to working with David to create my dream dress, to the fittings, to the delivery. I can't imagine having purchased a wedding dress anywhere else.
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    I purchased the Ainsley dress by MT for my October wedding in New York. The minute I tried it on, I knew it was the ONE. I was looking for something romantic, and comfortable, with a vintage feel. The Ainsley was beautiful, flattering on my hourglass figure, and very comfortable!!! Dresses I had tried on with other vendors were simply too stiff and heavy. I was able to dance around all night in the Ainsley, which was very important to me. I also purchased the Iris hair clip to go with it, which was equally as stunning.
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    I got the Ainsley dress by Modern Trousseau and absolutely loved it. Modern Trousseau allows you to customize all their dresses - I had a cap sleeve and sheer lace back added to mine. The overall experience was great - from the wide selection of dresses to the responsiveness of the design room when I decided I wanted to make a slight alteration to the dress. I would highly recommend to anyone looking for a wedding gown, particularly if you're looking for lace!!!
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    Kelli Sent on 12/19/2013
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    I adored my Modern Trousseau Jessica gown. It was everything I was looking for in my dress, comfortable, gorgeous, flattering, delicate and timeless. I can't say enough about the rave reviews my guests gave my dress as well! If only I had a reason to wear it again.
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    Sara Sent on 10/07/2013
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    I got my Modern Trousseau 'Michaela' dress at White Dress By The Shore and absolutely love it. The ladies at White Dress By The Shore are the best. The dress fit me perfectly and I love the personal stitching they put on the inside of the dress-such a special touch!
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    I could not have been happier with my Modern Trousseau experience. I took one of the classic designs and altered it as I thought appropriate for my body type (petite, large chest). Monica, my personal consultant/seamstress totally helped me get to where I wanted the dress to be. I was so flattering, so feminine. I got so many complements on my wedding dress - so many guests told me that it was unique and stunning. The best part is, after the wedding, I went back to Modern Trousseau and had the dress shortened and altered to make it a cocktail appropriate style. So I will be able to wear my special, custom dress on many many occasions. I am so pleased with my MT experience - thank you, Monica, Callie, and David!

    Love,
    Leah
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    Sam Sent on 02/10/2014
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    I loved my Modern Trousseau Gigi wedding dress. The quality of the fabric and craftsmanship was exquisite. The dress is so unique; it is classicly elegant while also being very sexy and emphasizing all the right places! The pattern of the overlay was not just any old classic lace pattern and suited my style perfectly!
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    Modern trousseau has the most beautiful and unique dresses on earth. My dress was absolutely stunning, great quality and unique!
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    I am a Modern Trousseau bride from July! 2013 I got my modern trousseau gown from Tre Bella Bridal in Durham. It was wonderful! I wanted a very specific look and so I loved the true customization feature of Modern Trousseau gowns. Once I tried on the Nila gown, I fell in love with the lace. The original Nila gown is an all lace gown with a boat-neckline with short sleeves and a short train. I was able to add 3/4 length lace sleeves, request that the gown only have lace above the waste line, change the skirt style to A-line, add train length, add buttons all the way down to the bottom of the train, and add pleats around the waist of the gown. The final dress was more beautiful than anything I could've imagined and it was a dress that was truly made just for me. They didn't over charge me for all these changes, they just calculated what the true cost of what it would be to build a dress exactly how I wanted: ie, there were some additional costs for the lace sleeves, more train, etc but they also subtracted costs because I didn't want lace on the bottom half of my dress.

    I am also very petite so it was wonderful to get measured and have a dress that was made true to my measurements. This saved me money on the alteration bill and made sure that my dress fit exactly right!

    The material used to make Modern Trousseau gowns is also top-notch. 100% silk.

    I can't say enough about Modern Trousseau! Find our nearest bridal shop that sells MT and go for it!

    Modern Trousseau's reply:

    Thank you so much for this wonderful review! If you haven't sent us photos already, please send a few jpegs with the name of your photographer to info@moderntrousseau.com

    Congratulations!!!
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    The dress was absolutely beautiful! It was everything I always dreamed for my wedding gown. I love that the dress was made just for me and included my initials and wedding date sewn into the dress in blue thread. Beautiful craftsmanship and attention to details. Thank you Modern Trousseau!

    Modern Trousseau's reply:

    Thanks so much for your review! We love to hear from our brides, & wish you all the best.
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    It was such a pleasure working with Modern Trousseau. I bought my dress from the White Dress by the Shore in Clinton, CT - but had my fittings at the Modern Trousseau studio.
    I live in NYC and was more than happy to make the trip to Woodbridge to have my fittings. Everyone is so incredibly talented - I couldn't believe that we could see the room where the actual fabric for my dress was cut. So much care and thought goes into each dress. My dress fit so well thanks to Monica. I even got to try it on with Callie! Working with Modern Trousseau was one of my favorite parts of wedding planning.

    Modern Trousseau's reply:

    Allison,
    Thanks so much for sharing your feedback! We look forward to seeing photos from the big day.
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