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P Lawrence Bridals & Formals

P Lawrence Bridals & Formals

Gaithersburg, MD
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    Kate Sent on 06/29/2015
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    Ahhh I loved P Lawrence Bridals and wish I could do the process all over again! P Lawrence was the third boutique I visited, and it was just my Mom and me, after other outings with future in-laws. We had a private appointment with Dixie, which was SO nice, and she was so laid-back and fun. Personally, I wasn't looking for an up-tight hoity-toity experience, so the atmosphere at P Lawrence was perfect for me. Their selection of dresses was extensive and I knew the second I put on my dress that it was the one for me. Dixie was so sweet during the process - taking pictures of my Mom and me during that special time - and taking part in our excitement. That meant a lot to me. I also live out of town, so I had windows of time when I needed the dress delivered by in order to get alterations done - the dress was ordered in October and I needed it delivered by April - it came down to the wire and I didn't think we were going to have the dress, but Dixie worked her magic and got the dress in-time. That saved me SUCH a headache. I highly recommend P Lawrence Bridals!
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    This is a small boutique with excellent prices and very down-to-earth women working there. We were on a first name basis the moment I walked in. They are not your stuffy typical bridal store. Their selection is not huge but I found my dress for an amazing price. They let me come back many times, often at a moments notice, to look at jewelry, veils and flower girl dresses. I loved working with them.
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    I bought my dress from one of their sample sales and the dress (Maggie Sottero - Lexie) was in awesome condition. The staff was wonderful and made sure that you walked out with something you LOVED. I cant stress that enough!
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    Amanda Sent on 02/02/2014
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    Dixie is incredible! She is extremely knowledgable and accommodating! She made my experience memorable and fun! I highly recommend Dixie and her company, P. Lawrence!
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    I was able to get an amazing dress and a great deal on a hard to find dress at P Lawrence! They were one of few stores in my area that carried the dress I fell in love with online, and after trying it (and a few others) on I left totally confident in my purchase. Can't wait to wear it in June!!!
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    I got my wedding dress and bridesmaid dresses from p Lawrence. They were both Beautiful!!!!!! The owners are so sweet and helpful and I would recommend them to anyone. Also, their seamstress, Lola was great and had my dress altered in time, even though the designer shipped it out late. Amazing dresses, I love my dress and I LOVE the bridesmaid dresses!!!
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    Jenna Sent on 10/21/2012
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    Amanda at P Lawrence was absolutely amazing in helping me pick out my wedding dress! I tried on so many dresses and came back for a second visit before I found "the one." Amanda's caring and attentive nature helped me throughout the dress search. On top of that, the store is charming and has a great selection of dresses that are gorgeous but surprisingly reasonable in price. I highly recommend the store and thank you to Amanda for being absolutely amazing!
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    Jodi Sent on 09/17/2013
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    After a traumatizing experience at David's Bridal after which I became convinced that I would never find a dress, I came here and worked with Dixie who is AMAZING. Dixie helped pick out some great dresses for me and was upbeat and positive throughout the whole experience.

    And yes, we found my dress! I think she was as excited as I was. And although I am not a person who hugs someone I just met, I couldn't help myself! My friends who came thought she was great as well.

    You can tell she really loves what she does as it shows through the care and support she gives her customers. (I sent one of my close friends to her who also had a great experience and found her dress there as well - thanks to Dixie!)
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    Katie Sent on 09/15/2013
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    I am so happy that I found my wedding gown at P. Lawrence!! Dixie and Amanda were both great to work with and provided a fun atmosphere for us to hang out in. After trying on dresses at P. Lawrence, I was pretty sure I had found "the dress" but I had one more appointment, so I wanted to go to the next store and make sure there wasn't another dress out there. When I realized I wanted to go back to P. Lawrence and get that dress, they were more than accomodating. When we got back a couple hours later, they knew which dress I wanted to put back on and had it hanging up and waiting for me.

    Lola was an incredible seamstress - she even created a unique bustle that would compliment the design of my dress more so than the "typical" bustles. She was so understanding - each time I went in for a fitting, I never wanted to take my gown off! She never rushed me, and let me wander around the store until I was ready to change back into my street clothes. What a wonderful experience!!
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    Shirin Sent on 07/02/2013
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    I bought my dress from P. Lawrence about a year before my wedding. They had a huge selection of reasonably priced dresses. The best part of the whole experience was working with their seamstress. She did an excellent job making my dress fit like a glove! Overall I would highly recommend this boutique!
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    Erin Sent on 06/27/2013
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    P. Lawrence is a smaller boutique but they have a great collection of dresses and working with Dixie was a blast! She listened to my budget and what I liked and didn't pressure me at all. In fact, she made the process a lot of fun. I loved my dress. I would absolutely recommend other brides check out their boutique!
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    Robin Sent on 07/17/2013
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    After going to six stores, P. Lawrence was the only one I went back to. They had gorgeous dresses at good prices and amazing staff. There were a couple of dresses I loved there and one I kept returning to. Dixie and Amanda were amazing to work with throughout the process. They never pressured me to make a decision or limited the amount of time I spent looking at dresses even though I had to come three times before I did decide to go with the dress I kept trying on (Allure Romance 2559). They offered a military discount, which I appreciated and were just a pleasure to work with. They kept me abreast of when the dress would arrive and it arrived just when they had said it would (5 months after ordering).

    I also am very happy to hear they will no longer be affiliated with Lola, the independent seamstress in the store - my experience with her was terrible and though the dress looked gorgeous to outsiders, there were numerous problems with it that made the night far less pleasant than it could have been: stepping on the dress and nearly tripping repeatedly due to the dress being too long even though she said she'd fix it at the last fitting and telling me not to try it on again after she finished so I wouldn't wrinkle it, the under-slip being too long and getting caught under my foot and on the jewels on my shoe and getting totally torn up and stuck on the jewels repeatedly, 20 minutes of my cocktail hour screwed up to get the bustle pinned up because the numbering system Lola said would be in place was not there and this was after four fittings. UGH. Again, P. Lawrence made a smart decision to part ways.

    In summary, Dixie and Amanda are fantastic and their dresses are gorgeous. I would recommend using them to any bride!
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    Megan Sent on 06/05/2013
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    I could not say enough good things about the ladies at P Lawrence! They are all kind and attentive to the brides needs. I not only got my dress here but I also got my bridesmaids dresses and rented my groomsmen's suits as well. Every process went smooth. From fitting everyone to ordering the dresses and suits. They even worked with me when I had a bridesmaid that couldn't attend the wedding a few weeks before the event! Lola was able to get her dress fitted and ready for her in plenty of time! When we got my husband's suit the week before the wedding it was a little too small for him because he had gained some weight. P Lawrence was able to get the next size up to us in time for the big day! Overall, my experience with P Lawrence was fabulous! I would recommend P Lawrence to any bride looking for a bridal salon with excellent customer service!!
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    Kate Sent on 05/01/2013
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    P Lawrence Bridals % Formals is such a great store for wedding gowns. They have the most magnificent dresses to choose from. So many different types of styles which are all so fascinating. Purchased my wedding dress from them and I absolutely LOVE it!
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    Wendy Sent on 06/11/2013
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    Mia helped me find the perfect dress for my wedding. I had some ideas in mind of what I wanted, and she pulled a selection from the racks for me to try on. The third dress was a winner, which is shocking because this is the first salon I went to and it takes me forever to make decisions like this. I just felt beautiful in it. I got so many compliments on it on my wedding day.
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    Jennifer Sent on 11/19/2012
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    P Lawrence was the second shop that I visited when looking for a dress. I'd already seen a floor sample for sale on their website, and was hoping that it was still available. It was - and after I tried it on, it was clear that it would need a LOT of work to be tailored to fit me. The dress was a beautiful alencon lace Jim Hjelm, and I knew it would not be easy or fun to work with. That's where I have to give SO much credit to Lola, the seamstress at P Lawrence.

    Lola did an amazing job taking my dress down several sizes. She had to reconstruct parts of the bodice to fit me, and she had to take in the delicate lace. By the time she was done, the dress fit me like a second skin. This truly was a labor of love for her, and I can't imagine that it was easy work. However, she did an amazing job, and the dress looked incredible on my wedding day.
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    Stephanie Sent on 11/12/2012
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    Working with the ladies at P. Lawrence was one of my favorite parts of wedding planning! The whole experience from picking out my gown to my final fitting was wonderful. When I first went to P. Lawrence, I had already been to several shops in Northern VA (where I live) and was pretty much put off with how rude many of the shop owners were and how dishonest they were about telling me the designer and names of the dresses that I was trying on. When I went to P. Lawrence, my experience was completely different. I met with Mia and she was so warm and friendly and showed me many Maggie Sottero gowns. P. Lawrence has such a great selection of quality gowns it was hard to choose one. I loved so many of them. Mia did a great job helping me narrow down my choices, so I walked away with the perfect dress for me. She also worked to make sure I could afford the dress. By selling me the sample gown, Mia allowed me to have the dress I had been searching for without blowing my budget. I admit I was a bit nervous about buying a sample as the gown was about 6 sizes bigger than what I normally wear, but all those worries went away when I started working with P. Lawrence’s seamstress,Lola. She is amazing! She had my dress fitting perfectly and was able to do everything I wanted with it. She too was warm and friendly and you can tell she cares a lot about her work and making the brides happy. I can’t say enough good things about my experience with this bridal shop and I highly recommend it to other brides, even those who live about 40 minutes way. I promise it is worth the drive! The shop is adorable, the staff is friendly and you can tell they care about each of their brides. They truly make you feel special and will be able to get you an amazing gown at a great price. I will miss coming into the shop now that my wedding is over!
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    Betty Sent on 11/14/2012
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    How I loved this boutique! I live 1.5 hours away from them & still chose to have my dress altered at their location. Mia was so pleasant to work with & was there every step of the way with all the changes I had made! I have had 4 girlfriends by there dresses from P Lawrence & would highly recommend them!
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    Vicki Sent on 10/12/2012
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    After looking through countless bridal shops, I finally stepped into P Lawrence and found THE dress!! The shop is beautiful, clean, and cozy! I went on a Friday afternoon when it was quiet. Mia was fabulous with picking styles and listening to what I wanted. She was kind and made me feel comfortable. Mia selected beautiful gowns and was very patient with me. Mia actually chose a stunning dress for my upcoming fall wedding! I couldn't be happier with my purchase! Thanks Mia!!
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    The girls were so helpful and the store has a great selection! I had a wonderful experience finding my dress.
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    Alison Sent on 10/10/2012
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    I have to tell you that this tiny shop was by far the best in the DMV area. They provided great service without being snobby which I found in most of the bridal salons in this area. I bought my dress there and I kept losing weight so I had many alterations there, everyone was fantastic.
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    Emily Sent on 02/21/2013
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    I loved working with the ladies at P. Lawrence. I had been to about 6-7 other bridal salons in the DC area before going to P. Lawrence. There was absolutely no comparison - P. Lawrence was by far the nicest salon I visited and the ladies there are incredibly helpful. Their dress prices are slightly higher than other stores in the area, but I happily paid it for the wonderful customer service. Also, their seamstress Lola is AMAZING!!! I cannot recommend her enough. She altered my very ornate bodice from a size 14 to a size 8 and made it into a sweetheart neckline. No one had any idea that I'd had the dress altered. It was PERFECT!!
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    I was SO happy with the ladies at P. Lawrence Bridal. When I got to the store, it was the fourth place I had been to that day. I was starting to think I wasn't going to find a dress I liked that was in my modest budget. When I tried on my third option, it was as though it was made for me. Then I learned that if I ordered the dress, even a rush order, it would not be ready until about a month AFTER my wedding day. I was crushed. Dixie and Mia immediatley called the designer and found out that there was one dress availale in stock. It was about three sizes too big but they assured me they could fit it to me. They weren't kidding. Lola, their seamstress is phenomenal, and so sweet. The dress came about two weeks before my wedding and she fixed it perfectly with time to spare. Everything turned out wonderfully. A few months after my wedding, my husband and I were going to Europe to have a second ceremony for my family there. I had the ladies at P. Lawrence send my dress away for cleaning. The cleaner promised it would arrive well before my flight. It still hadn't arrived on the day of my flight. Dixie called the delivery company, got the GPS location of the driver and drove to him to get the dress, all so that I could get the dress on time before my flight. Now that is service! The ladies there always made me feel welcome whenever I came. I am so thankful they were on our list. I would definitley recommend them! VT
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    I was SO happy with the ladies at P. Lawrence Bridal. When I got to the store, it was the fourth place I had been to that day. I was starting to think I wasn't going to find a dress I liked that was in my modest budget. When I tried on my third option, it was as though it was made for me. Then I learned that if I ordered the dress, even a rush order, it would not be ready until about a month AFTER my wedding day. I was crushed. Dixie and Mia immediately called the designer and found out that there was one dress available in stock. It was about three sizes too big but they assured me they could fit it to me. They weren't kidding. Lola, their seamstress is phenomenal, and so sweet. The dress came about two weeks before my wedding and she altered it perfectly with time to spare. Everything turned out wonderfully. A few months after my wedding, my husband and I were going to Europe to have a second ceremony for my family there. I had the ladies at P. Lawrence send my dress away for cleaning. The cleaner promised it would arrive well before my flight. It still hadn't arrived on the day of my flight. Dixie called the delivery company, got the GPS location of the driver and drove to him to get the dress, all so that I could get the dress on time before my flight. Now that is service! The ladies there always made me feel welcome whenever I came. I am so thankful they were on our list. I would definitely recommend them! VT
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    Rachel Sent on 04/06/2012
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    I have had the best experience imaginable here! That staff are all so helpful. When I tried on my dress here I didn't feel pressured at all. I really felt like everyone there was genuine in helpinge find what was best for me, and I valued there opinions. They get excited with you and make your experience special! ( unlike other stores that make it obvious that they do it everyday) Since P Lawrence was the first store I looked for a dress, I went to a couple other stores just to be sure. But, the customer service-and the dress- made it impossible for me to even consider going anywhere else! They go above and beyond what I would have expected. Recently, they arranged a fitting for me on a day that the seamstress wasn't scheduled to be in the store to accommodate for my grandmother (from KY) to be there. I have recommended P Lwarence to friends and will continue to without hesitation!
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