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    I was a bridesmaid in a bridal party and we got our Amsale dresses at the Wedding Library. Kiera was our consultant and was super helpful since our bride had no idea what she wanted when we walked in. We all ended up with different style gowns that made us each feel special and comfortable. Kiera was able to help guide us each into a gown that we loved and most of all that the bride loved! So excited for our gowns to arrive! Thanks Kiera!
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    Jessica Sent on 09/22/2015
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    I ordered 5 bridesmaids dresses for my bridal party from here. Everyone I worked with was helpful and responsive. The dresses came in way earlier than expected and they were able to recommend tailors. We went with Amsale but they have a vast selection of other designers. They also were able to walk through different color and style options with me. We went during the trunk show and were able to receive a discount. Great experience and everybody looked beautiful the day of my wedding!
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    Lindsey Sent on 01/07/2015
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    I worked with Chelsea on ordering beautiful Dessey dresses for my 9 bridesmaids and Victoria for my Save the Dates and Wedding Invitations. Both ladies are wonderful to work with! Especially on the invitations since I had 0 idea about etiquette, fonts, timing, etc. Definitely made these 2 tasks very stress free. And they have such a great selection of timeless and trendy bridesmaids dresses in designer styles and in a variety of price ranges.
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    Adrianna Sent on 05/23/2015
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    I got my bridesmaids dresses from the Wedding Library. They had the entire Joanna August collection, which I loved. They are Romantic and not the cliche, typical bridesmaids dresses. you always see. I also wanted my bridesmaids to pick their own dress, but similar style, because they all have different tastes and bodies and I wanted them to feel beautiful and confident in whatever they wore and the Joanna August collection is perfect for that. I love how they looked in the pictures. Everyone at the wedding library was so helpful, even with my bridesmaids changing their minds about what dress they wanted, no big deal. Shipping was easy, couldn't be happier. I also had Claudia and Rebecca as my day of wedding coordinators. Brides to be, have at least a day of coordinator! Its a must. Even if a venue says they will do it all, odds are they won't its important to have people you can trust that will have your day run smoothly. Last thing you want to do on you wedding day is to stress over details. I had 100% confidence in Claudia and Rebecca. So professional and organized. Forever grateful.
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    Jeannine Sent on 10/28/2014
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    This is my first review EVER but I felt inclined to write a review based on the wonderful experience I had choosing bridesmaids dresses at The Wedding Library. 2 of my BM's and I first went to another shop that had a larger selection, but they didn't have a variety of sizes to try on and the dresses were completely worn out. Not to mention, the service was not that great. I decided to try The Wedding Library because most of the dresses I liked were Amsale and they carry a large Amsale selection and variety of sizes. We worked with Chelsea and she was absolutely amazing! She made us feel comfortable and was attentive to helping the girls in and out of the dresses. She made great suggestions and offered good advice about the types of alterations each dress would need. When the girls needed to submit order forms, Chelsea was extremely responsive to all of my emails and provided me with detailed instructions for placing my order. The order won't arrive until February, but so far I have nothing but positive things to say about my experience.
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    Alison Sent on 05/29/2014
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    I am getting married on 12.13.14 and have had such a wonderful experince with the Wedding Library!! Matthew, Rebecca, Kate, and Chelsea have been INCREDIBLE!!! I have a very time consuming job and having this team to work with has saved me so much time and stress!! The bridesmaid dress selection @ the Wedding Library is extensive! The dresses my bridal party picked out are beautiful cranberry chiffon gowns by monique lhuillier ...they are beautiful...they look amazing in them...and..they actually CAN wear them again!! I reccomend the Wedding Library without hesitation!
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    Amy Sent on 02/13/2014
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    My experience here was great and just what I needed! I you are a bride with a lot on your plate I would absolutely recommend using this place. As the bride, with 13 bridesmaids, I was obviously overwhelmed with so many decisions to make but Kathryn could not have been more helpful. I originally went in with a pretty complicated idea for dresses for my girls and Kathryn helped me simplify and perfect the look. She made suggestions on colors and styles and took all the work off of my plate. She stayed in contact with my bridesmaids and helped them decide on their dresses and handled their measurements, ordering and shipping. All the bridesmaids loved working with her as well. Seriously awesome and helpful!!
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    Juliana Sent on 04/23/2013
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    I bought my dress at Vera Wang and they indicated wedding library to order my invitations. Lauren was exceptional, such a nice and lovely person, I felt very comfortable and secure to order my invitations with her, she was very patient with every detail, as I am from Brazil she sent the proofs to me, made the alterations I need and when I came back to do my dress fittings everything was ready to pick up! perfect!
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    Priscilla Sent on 06/16/2013
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    I got my wedding invitations from Wedding Library and it was perfect! During a trip to NY, I talked to Lauren and scheduled an appointment at their office. She was extremely nice and helpful, giving all the information I needed. Since I am from Brazil, all the communication had to be through e-mail but that was not a trouble at all. Lauren gave me all the support and help me find a way to send the invitations to Brazil. Fortunately, my boyfriend had to travel to US for work, so he picked it up for me. The invitations were gorgeous and I`m really satisfied with the result!
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    Angel Sent on 03/14/2012
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    After going to half a dozen other dress shops with my bridesmaids, we finally scored at The Wedding Library. The dress collection was sophisticated, classy, elegant, and most importantly attractive. The staff was very helpful, and full of recommendations. I was able to find a dress that worked on three girls with three very different body types, including a bun in the oven! And they all looked amazing. If your event is more formal, mine was black tie, the dress selection at the Wedding Library will make you and your bridesmaids very happy.
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    Emily Sent on 04/14/2009
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    Jennifer Zabinski planned my wedding and it came off without a hitch. Even where there could have been drama (water damage to the bridal suite where I was meant to get ready, which happened two days before the wedding; an usher who was a complete no-show), Jennifer and the Wedding Library team kept me stress-free and let me enjoy the day. They figured out solutions for any problems that arose!! Best investment was booking them as planners!!
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    Melissa Sent on 04/29/2014
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    My bridesmaids and I had a great experience using the Wedding Library for bridesmaid dresses. Not only did they have a vast selection of Amsale gowns, but Kate and the rest of the staff were wonderful to work with! Thank you for making the otherwise stressful/overwhelming experience a breeze!
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    Matthew Sent on 12/03/2016
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    Claudia was instrumental with the overall design and conceptulation for our wedding. She help us focus our resources to create a wonderful environment for our wedding weekend.
    Rebecca Lockward was our wedding ninja. She made it all happen without ever letting us know when something was a challenge. We had the perfect day because we had Rebecca there for us making it all come together. Couldn't have done it without her.
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    Charlene Sent on 07/13/2010
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    I ordered 4 Amsale bridesmaids dresses from The Wedding Library. They were very helpful with me ordering from a different city and with bridesmaids who never got measured in person. I received the dresses in the mail in great condition, and the sizes turned out perfect.
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    Alya Sent on 02/09/2015
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    I live in Colorado and will be moving back east in the spring, however when my bridesmaids made an appointment at The Wedding Library in NY I was very nervous to "be sure" of my choices since this was the only time I had with them to look at bridesmaid dresses.

    The setting was very intimate which made it easy me and my girls to try on the dresses we were interested in and also get that one-on-one feeling with the staff there. Everyone listened to our concerns and offered help or suggestions on how to make our look exquisite.

    Once we left the store and decisions had been made, i had the easiest time getting questions answered. I loved working with Chelsea at The Wedding Library. She was so helpful and very responsive. If i ever had hesitations for my decisions while I was there she was there to reassure me and send me photos of alternate dress colors when I asked. She was able to get me the swatches of the colors I wanted within a day!

    Everyone knows that planning a wedding isn't easy, especially when you like thousands of miles away from the venue you haven't even seen. They're help has put my mind to ease which is something every bride needs!
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    Loni Sent on 01/03/2014
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    My bridesmaids and I had a fabulous experience with the Wedding Library.

    Kathryn took care of my girls, and thanks to her they were all comfortable (even girls who were really unsure about sizing due to pregnancy and weight loss--she patiently walked them through it) and we found to most beautiful dresses for the big day. Can't wait to finally see them all wearing them!

    We came here after going to a popular chain store and the difference in the gowns and the atmosphere was remarkable. You and your girls should have beautiful experiences every step of the way and this will definitely be one of them. (Plus, its near Dylan's Candy Bar and Serendipity, so if you want to treat your bridesmaids to a girly-fun date after there's options nearby!)

    Ask to book your appointment on a slow day (you may have to take off from work, but its worth it) so that you and your girls don't feel overwhelmed by other brides, etc.

    Will definitely be bringing my girlfriends here when its their time too! :)
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    Susan Sent on 09/17/2011
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    I loved my experience at the Wedding Library and am writing to encourage all NYC brides to use them. I shopped around for bridesmaid dresses and this was by far the best experience. My sales consultant went out of her way to help me with my choices, calling the designers to help me find the perfect color and fabric. My dresses (8!) came on time and in perfect condition. I also used the Library for stationery (invites, programs, menus, table numbers and calligraphy) and only wish I knew they carried every line I was interested in before I bought my save-the-dates elsewhere. I highly recommend the team -- they are really experts in the wedding area.
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    Virginia Sent on 11/30/2010
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    I worked with Michelle and Elyse from the Wedding Library and felt completely at ease with them. We engaged them for "day of" services, which allowed me to relax and not stress out too much in the month leading up to the wedding. They were so helpful and calming, expecially when we had to change venues on short notice.

    The physical space of the Wedding Library is also really fun to visit. It's a one-stop shop for all things wedding and very easy to see a lot of things in a short time. I also attended the Wedding Party in February, which was the best wedding event/showcase. It was a lot of fun.
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    Megan Sent on 07/21/2014
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    Working with Kate at the Wedding Library was great. When I arrived without the bride-to-be looking for a bridesmaid dress, Kate sent me back with approximately 10 different dresses. She gave her honest opinion and didn't mind at all that I wanted to try on a few dresses twice. Nor did she mind that I had to skype in the bride to be! (Quietly!). Not only that, but my dress came in way earlier than I thought. My only wish is that they had bride gowns, too. That, and it's very hard to get an appointment! I had to wait 6 weeks (but not big deal because the wedding isn't for months). Kate and Wedding Library group were great and when it is my day, I will return there for sure. Thanks Kate!
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    Julie Sent on 01/18/2015
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    The Wedding Library carries most of the Joanna August line which I was interested in for my bridesmaids! It was very easy to book an appointment, and Chelsea was incredibly helpful and attentive. Their selection is just the right amount and very well curated, which means it's not overwhelming and you can easily find exactly what you're looking for. We came away with the perfect options for my six bridesmaids and have already placed the order!

    She also worked out the timing for us to order during a trunk sale so we got an additional discount, and was very responsive on emails for ordering.

    The only downside is shipping, as I live abroad along with a few of my bridesmaids, and international shipping was incredibly expensive (about 50% of the cost of the dress), so the dresses will be shipped to my parents house and then I will have to coordinate delivery. If you live in the US this would not be a problem though, and other than this everything else was perfect. Looking forward to receiving!
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    Beth Sent on 06/24/2009
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    Wedding Library was a great place for a non-traditional bride to find a wedding dress. They carried beautiful Thread design dresses and made it easy for me to find a dress in one stop and to get it to me without a return trip.
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    Annie Sent on 05/24/2017
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    Three of my bridesmaids purchased their Amsale dresses from The Wedding Library after trying on dresses there. We had a good experience as they had almost all the different styles of Amsale dresses to try on (unlike other bridesmaid dress salons in the city). The girls were nice and helpful and double-checked with me before placing any of the orders. My only complaint is that two of the dresses were definitely a bit big, requiring alterations, which made me think the measurements were a bit off. But overall it was a good experience.
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    Nicole Sent on 03/03/2015
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    I booked an appointment with the Wedding Library because I was looking for a dress by a specific designer. We came here after another appointment elsewhere which was awful. As I was looking, I found a great Amsale dress that was part of a sample sale they were having. It was not in the color I wanted so I had my internal struggle. I wish I could remember the girls name who helped us, as she was very patient with me as I made the girls try on the final dresses numerous times. The space is small, I believe only one group can be there at any given time, and I believe your appointment is timed, as at the very end of the appointment when the girls were getting measured we felt a little rushed. So I wish when you make an appointment they tell you you only have "x" amount of time there. The dresses came in last week and they are great. Thank you!
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    Leslie Sent on 05/13/2008
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    We bought our bridesmaids dresses here and the girls were all very satisfied with the fit of the dresses.
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    We used the Wedding Library to order 6 bridesmaids dresses for an Aug 2015 wedding. The Wedding Library has a nice boutique feel, which is less overwhelming than some of the larger store options. However, I found it a bit hard to sift through the dresses which are very compact on the hangers. Be prepared to do some digging through hangers to find a dress that you like. My MOH and I ultimately found a dress that we loved, and ordered 6 of them. We wound up selecting a dress that was $100 more than we were hoping because we had trouble finding any other options. Each dress arrived on time and as expected. Several dresses were smoothly shipped and delivered to bridesmaids out of state. There were no complications with the dress sizes themselves, either. The Wedding Library was responsive when I checked in about our order throughout the process.
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