Andrea's Bridal

und her wedding dress here. Alison encouraged me to come visit and try on dresses. Mind you, this was more than a drive down the road to Andrea's as I live in Alabama, was planning a wedding where I grew up in Vermont, and Andrea's is clearly in Maine... talk about a multi-state affair! From the moment I called to make my appointment, I knew that this place was going to be wonderful! The team at Andrea's was so approachable, down to earth, and supportive. I worked with Amy during my visit and she listened to everything I thought I wanted and those body insecurities many of us have (hello hips!). She stuck to my respective budget, engaged with my family, and ultimately helped me find my dream dress. I felt like I had another friend in the process. As I tried on different options she carefully listened to what I liked or didn't like about each one and constructively helped me narrow down to two - one that was more of a "surprise factor," and another that was what I like to call "classically me." As I debated the pros and con's of each Amy looked at me as I stood in the dress I would ultimately pick and said, "The way you are looking at yourself in the mirror, you're smiling from the inside - you can tell you FEEL beautiful in this dress and you know you look good. With the others I could see the wheels turning in your head as you analyzed it." And so with zero pressure, I walked out having ordered a dress that I loved then, loved 6 months later when I came to get it, and 11 months later when I wore it down the aisle. I just want to put it on again and wear it now! I highly recommend visiting on a weekday if you can, because it was wonderful to almost have the place to ourselves! With my sister with me, we were able to go right from my bridal gown fitting to picking out the bridesmaid dresses without originally scheduling an appointment to do that. I also loved Julia who helped me with my fitting and find my perfect veil and then had the major undertaking of finding my mom a MOB dress. I love my mom so much and she is one of the most endearing and innocent people I know, but let's just say that she "doesn't get out a lot" and has insecurities that everyone around her thinks she shouldn't. At Andreas the MOB and Bridesmaid Dresses are located downstairs and the bridal gowns are located upstairs. Before we even walked in my mom says, "I don't want to come out in front of a lot of people when I'm trying dresses on!" (Insert palm to face emoji here...) so she asks Julia very innocently, "Can I try on my dresses up here?" (we were already upstairs for my fitting) Julia magically made it happen and long story short my mom literally purchased and fell in love with the first dress Julia brought up. The gratefulness that we feel to the Andrea's Bridal team for making the entire experience fun, memorable and magical. They ultimately enabled myself, my mom, and my sister to feel like the best and most beautiful versions of ourselves. I can only cross my fingers that my sister (hopefully soon) decides to also return to Andrea's to find a dress for her wedding day. Gratefully, The northern bride looking for a dress with a touch of classic southern charm

t me- a bridal size 16. In September, I booked an appointment at Andrea's Bridal to see if there was anything else out there for me. Unlike the 5 other places I had gone, Andrea's provided a laid-back, private experience for me and my fiance. (side note-bring your fiance and leave the big entourage at home, it doesn't ruin the surprise and it helps you focus on what the wedding is really about) I showed Ashley the photo of the dress I liked the most at my other salon appointments and she brought it out along with other similar dresses. We found the dress and never looked back, AND it was off the rack in my size!!! I've never seen anyone else wear my dress and it really feels like it was made for me. Looking back on my wedding photos, the dress SHINES! It fits with the decor and venue of my rustic barn wedding and hugs my curves like nobody's business! I am so grateful for what Andrea's Bridal did for me, and I highly recommend you see it for yourself!

he knew exactly which dresses to pull and even took out my “one to beat” from the previous shop so I could compare with with my new favorite. She was not too pushy and was good about giving me some alone time with my group so we could talk. She pulled a sale dress that was discontinued (and well below my budget) so it was clear that her top priority was not making the largest sale possible. This dress ended up being the one!

actly the style I wanted. I even ended up purchasing my dress after that day! The salon is really pretty and when you make an appointment they really make the focus all on the bride. Thanks for everything!

e even found my dress. I just knew that she would be able to find the one I was looking for, and she did! She seemed to just get me and saw my vision right away. It took more than one trip to Andreas, but as new dresses came in, she kept my vision in mind and pulled dresses that were unique and beautiful, and it was hard to choose just one. She was honest, kind, attentive, and supportive. She was the only bridal consultant that I worked with (and there were many) who actually made me feel like she was 100% supportive of what I wanted and committed to finding it. The inventory at Andreas was exactly as I had hoped; clean, organized, beautiful, unique and constantly changing. The store is welcoming, well kept, and all of the consultants were very friendly.

she did an amazing job finding my wedding dress. I know it sounds corny, but I honestly felt like I had my best friend with me because Ashley just "got me" so well. She pulled 8 dresses and I loved every one she pulled-- it was honestly challenging narrowing it down. She had me try on all 8, which I really liked as it made me feel confident in my final decision. She even at one point encouraged me to purchase a sample dress, which I think shows her commitment to my happiness and not her own sale-- I went with another dress she pulled that wasn't a sample, but still appreciated her thought. She was very clear through the payment process and even helped me get the best price. Ashley also circled which seamstress she recommends and recommended I book it ASAP to ensure I get in with the best for June. I will recommend this salon and Ashley to everyone! I plan to return for bridesmaid dresses and suit rental for the groomsmen.

ing our own space to try on without being near other guests. Would definitely recommend for anyone looking for wedding dresses!!!!

as everything I could have asked for and more! I cannot remember the name of the attendant at the sample sale but for a day that must be incredibly crazy for them, she worked tirelessly to find something that I would like. I didn’t find anything that day (mostly because I hadn’t had a chance to see their whole selection of dresses yet and I just couldn’t commit without trying EVERYTHING on!), so I made another appointment and Amy was so incredibly helpful and just got what I was looking for. She let me go through all the photos I had saved- some from Andreas’ website, some not- and she told me which ones were in my budget and if they weren’t, she tried to find something similar. I loved so many dresses she picked out for me, but there was one I had saved a few times without realizing it and once I tried that one on, I knew! Amy was so helpful and made the experience so much fun, and we were so excited she was the one helping us pick out bridesmaid dresses as well, which went just as smoothly. She helped us come up with a great color scheme since I wasn’t a fan of all the same color bridesmaid dresses and they looked absolutely beautiful. I would recommend Andrea’s to anyone looking for their bridal gown!

r my style preference changed a time or two (or twelve!) along the way. Thank you, Amy, for helping me find the dress of my dreams. I’m not the type of girl who had a picture in her head of a dream dress, but Amy worked magic along the way to help me get there. She found me the dress I went with as just “one more to try” after I though I’d found The One, and I’m so glad she did!

went back a few months later for bridesmaid dresses and had Amy again. She was incredible yet again. They make the experience very personable and you definitely don't get that everywhere, trust me I tried another store.

hared a name with my (now) husband, and the staff was so helpful along the way. They coordinated all the bridesmaid dresses and are very reasonably priced. We had a great time shopping and got exactly what we wanted from this experience.

o let me retry so that I was confident in my choice! Every time I call the girls are super helpful and go out of their way to make me feel appreciated and they always have the answers to all my questions!

he dresses were. GREAT EXPERIENCE!!

y style and what I was looking for. She helped me find the perfect dress! Every time I stopped by to the store, she would greet me with a friendly smile. It was so nice! After going to David's Bridal, I knew I had to get my dress at Andrea's Bridal. The quality and care far exceeds others stores. I am really happy that I got my dress here. One thing that can be tricky about this store is that they do not have a lot of appointments open on the weekend. It wasn't that much of a problem for me because of my work schedule but it is something to consider when booking appointments. They also do not do tailoring here but they did give me a list of tailors around the are. On that list I found a tailor that was great and very knowledgeable. Overall, I loved my dress and my experience at Andrea's Bridal!

in love. Whole outfit was perfect! Highly recommend.

solutely THE dress. I would recommend this place to anyone!

hankful Ashley was willing to look at each dress on their system before letting me try on (and love) a dress that wouldn’t be available for my wedding. The care she took to find out and make sure a dress would be available made me feel better. After the third dress, I was in love, but wasn’t discouraged when I wanted to try a few more, “just in case.” I ended up finding and falling in love with my dress and I’m so thankful I chose Andrea’s for the dress I’m going to wear when I marry my best friend!

ghly recommend anyone going to Andrea's!

ing no idea of what I wanted. I gave Julia a few ideas and let her guide me into what she thought would fit my body type the best. After all, they are the experts. I must say I ended up with a strapless dress which I never thought would happen but I trusted her guidance and it paid off! All of the dresses were gorgeous but this one was it. I wasn't expecting to find a dress the first day out, let a long buy one. Julia made me feel comfortable and at ease with the whole process. It felt like we were old friends and I can't thank her enough for her guidance. She went above and beyond to help me find the dress. My wedding party and both moms will be getting their dresses here. I can't rave enough about what a positive experience it was all around. Thank you Julia! Thank you Andreas!

nking it would be better, but my budget did not match, and so they didn't have a ton of selection for me. My experience at Andrea's was just as amazing, they actually had sample sizes that fit me, and a ton of dresses in my price point. I couldn't recommend it more

They are so focussed on you, never rushing you or forcing you into a decision. The atmosphere is a relaxing and inviting space and ALL the employees i encountered were so helpful. My dress was under budget and beautiful! I was dreading wedding dress shopping and they made the experience such a positive one! Thank you Andrea's Bridal.

not have any specific design in mind and I liked everything that I put on. She was so knowledgeable, and she was very helpful without being pushy. All of the dresses she pulled were unique and gorgeous. It was so hard to decide! The ladies gave me recommendations for tailors and were all very supportive throughout the whole process. Morgan was also helpful and accommodating as well - answering any questions I had along the way. I would tell anyone near Portland to check out Andrea's Bridal for not only the amazing selection of dresses, but for the customer service as well.

d I wanted to try on. Only 8 dresses later, I found the one! The staff is friendly and fun. I highly recommend Andrea's for ladies looking in the southern Maine area.

ally listened to what I envisioned myself wearing on my big day. Amy made my dreams a reality when she found my stunning lace gown!! The whole process was so fun and easy, and I really felt special during my appointment. I wasn't rushed and I could tell the ladies there truly love helping each and every bride. I highly recommend Andrea's Bridal if you want that dream come true bridal shopping experience! (We also shopped at their sister store His and Hers for all of the suits for the men and that was just as amazing!)

e mall and was treated less then human (because of my bidget) and all but gave up on finding "that dress." My maid of honor saw my frustration with the hole ordeal and recommended another trip, but this time to Andrea's bridal. My constant I had for the day was absolutely amazing. Period, end of story. She took my budget and delivered the dress of my dreams. She was patent with my indecisiveness and made me feel beautiful. I will and have recommended Andrea's bridal to all my bride to be friends. If you want a place to find the dress of your dreams AND have the best time with the best people to find it, than Andrea's is the place!

my personality (and under budget). Henrietta measured me for my dress, which fits me like a glove. The only alteration I needed was to add a bustle, and (of course) the seamstress was a stones throw away and recommended by Andrea's. Julia also helped my bridesmaids pick their perfect dresses to accent my gown! It is so refreshing to see a store owner work directly with customers and staff. These girls truly care about each individual bride and provide an unrivaled experience!

, Julie, was absolutely fantastic! She made me feel comfortable from the beginning and really listened to what I was looking for in a dress. The salon had all of the dresses on their website in the store, so anything I had seen online and liked I was able to try on that day. My overall experience was fantastic and I would highly recommend this salon to anyone searching for their dream gown.

hich is typical. I was so happy in my dress!

my dress and put that together with her expertise to find what dress would look best on me and with that I found my dream dress that I got to wear on my wedding day.

She also put me in several silhouettes just to see how I looked in them and was very patient when I was making my decision. I actually decided not to buy the dress the day of my appointment and she very understanding and did not pressure me into making a decision or make me feel like I had to get one that day. I really appreciated that she wanted me to find the perfect dress, and not just make a sale. She took my measurements and told me to just call if I decided on this dress and they would already have all the paperwork ready. I did eventually decide to go with the first dress and the ordering process went smoothly and the dress showed up with plenty of time to get altered.

in the "have to take it home today" section -- couldn't have asked for a better experience! Our girl was also so honest which I really appreciated -- told me her opinions about my flower girls and shared some tips. Thank you, Andrea's for making my experience so amazing!!!

sh I hadn't! Ashley is the absolute BEST and she made this experience truly wonderful. I showed her a couple pictures when I first got there and she knew right away exactly what I was looking for and was very careful to stay within my budget. She was so friendly and accommodating and supportive and there was NO pressure at all. I went back a second time and decided to try a different style of dresses and after showing her one picture she knew exactly what dress I wanted and it turned out to be the one :) I can't thank you (especially Ashley!!) enough for giving me the best experience and I will recommend you to everyone I know. Thank you!!!!

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was the display piece and was broken. Both were taken care of immediately by the owner who was amazing at making things right. She was so apologetic and went above and beyond to make sure I was happy with the store. I got a brand new head piece mailed to me and the owner payed to have my buttons reinforced. I felt like an absolute princess on my wedding day and had gasps walking down the aisle. The dress and head piece were stunning as is their entire selection of gowns, veils, head pieces, and shoes. Highly recommend.

w other stores and this was the best experience by far. I was planning my wedding from North Carolina, so I wasn't able to do things (alterations, steam pressing, etc.) right on schedule but they were super flexible and got everything done on time so I didn't have to stress at all! Everyone who works there is very nice and helpful - I would highly recommend looking for your wedding dress at Andreas!

t the best for all their clients. If you live in Maine--you HAVE to get your dress at Andrea's!!

for the wedding. They were all full of suggestions and really helped us find the perfect dresses for the big day!

n't create "back-boob." I visited the tailor they had suggested, Bette in Saco, and back-boob was exactly what I got.... I had ordered the dress in a size 14, and was about a size 10 when going to my fittings... Julia, the owner of Andrea's offered to go back to the seamstress with me to get it fixed. I didn't have the time to take her up on this, as I was getting married two days later. Long story short, great place to buy your dress, great service, but double check that you have enough time with the seamstress and read reviews!

ss of my dreams. If you're looking for a price range that's under 500$ then no, this isn't for you, but you get the dress you pay for and even my seamstress kept oohing and aahing over the quality of my gown .

well wishes, and good advice for moving through the bridal gown process. Their validation for how I already felt in the gown I chose made me that much more confident! I cannot thank you enough! -Shelby

found me THE dress, first pick. I am going to tell everyone I know to go see her. The dress was perfect and I was so grateful for her help in fitting and styling (earrings, halo head piece etc.) Thank you Ashley!!

again, I would not step into any other shop. Both she and her staff are extremely knowledgeable, and friendly.

s. My consultant, Amy, made me feel at ease right away asking me what I had tried, what I was looking for and what my budget she. She did not pull ONE dress over my budget -- which made the entire experience that much better. With only a few pieces of information, she went off to pull gowns and came back with several that ALL looked amazing on me. She even took some gowns off of mannequins that I showed interest in. Andrea's also provides bustiers for their brides to try on gowns with - which provided me with a lot of relief because I didn't feel comfortable whipping off my bra in front of someone I didn't know. I was impressed with the wide variety of gowns, the professionalism of the staff and their willingness to find me exactly what I wanted. After trying on around 7 gowns, I happily purchased the first one I had tried on that day that made me look the way I imagined myself looking on my wedding day. I will definitely recommend Andrea's to anyone else who is looking for their wedding gown! Thank you to Amy and everyone else there :)

ank you girls again!

o shot and emotions were running high before I even got undressed. She made me feel calm and supported. I did go to andreas a long time ago (2010ish) before the new owner and I swore this place off because the owner at the time insulted me at my appointment, after giving it a try with the new owner I can tell you it has changed for the better. I think I found my dress, but I want to make sure I try a lot on before I make my decision. Ashley made me feel like there was no rush. Thank you Ashley

ointment in this regard. 1) Our consultant was 10 minutes late for our appointment. We were very understanding of this, but she began by spending the first five minutes talking smack about the bride she worked with just before. This was not only very unprofessional, but it also took the focus away from me as a bride and my experience of finding the perfect dress. 2) The consultant asked what my budget was. I told her that I could afford to pay a lot for a dress, but would rather not pay a ton. Translate that to - if the dress was a $1,000.00 dress and wowed me, I would buy it. But I'd be much happier if it cost less and wowed me. The consultant immediately launched into assuming that I could not afford any of their price points going on a long speech about how their dresses ranged from $700-$5,000.00. 3) I described to the consultant that I would like something that was fitted and showed off my figure, but was classically simple and elegant. She proceeded to tell me "Stay away from that section of the store - everything like that is right here." Queue her pointing to a rack of plastic wrapped dresses that were entirely lace or bead-work...translate that to "too gaudy for my tastes." In fact the majority of the dresses at Andrea's looked very much alike, and the only ones at all like what I described were in the exact section she instructed us to stay away from. 4) I tried on a couple dresses anyway - but was sorely disappointed in that all of the sample sizes were street size 14 and above (meaning they tried to clip it down to my size 8 ...and none of them gave me any remote idea of what it would look like on me). AND the consultant insisted that she should be in the dressing room with me as I was changing because they were "full service." All in all, Andrea's did not make me feel comfortable shopping, did not have focus on the customer experience, and by the time I tried on my third dress, I decided to leave my appointment and take my business elsewhere. Andrea's may have some designation from The Knot as one of the best bridal boutiques in Maine, but I have a feeling that is more political and purchased than driven by customer reference. Take your business elsewhere because they care not for your experience, only for your wallet.

nd was so helpful from the start -- not only did she let me pull dresses for myself that I liked, she suggested a few others, including the dress I ended up with which I *never* would have pulled on my own. I loved it! And it was unique while still looking like it will hold up to the test of time (it's the Watters "Viv" dress). Jill also recommended a seamstress (Bette's Bridal Stylings in Saco) to handle the alterations for my antique-looking lace dress. Thank you to Jill and the rest of the Andrea's team!

rough the racks myself and pick out what I liked, and then she gave me some additional suggestions...including a dress I *never* would have picked on my own. And it turned out to be the one I went with ("Viv" style by Watters) and loved. I went back a second time with my sister and mom to try on the dress for them in January 2015 and they also enjoyed their experience. Everyone at Andrea's was friendly and professional throughout my process. Jill also recommended a seamstress (Bette's Bridal in Saco) to alter my lace dress. It was definitely a shop I passed over on my initial search (doesn't look like much from the outside, and the inside is also dated) but it's totally worth going in and looking for your own personal diamond in the rough. Thank you to Jill and the rest of the Andrea's team!

anted to go outside the city to find my dress- I wanted to avoid having a similar dress to any of my friends. I went to two stores in NH and wasn't impressed with either store; I felt pushed, rushed and wasn't happy with things the consultants pulled. My mom suggested Andrea's Bridal and I am so thankful. From the second I walked into Andrea's I could tell I was going to find my dress. The store itself was welcoming, on top of that, we were greeted warmly, the shop was well organized and all the dresses were out to look through. I wasn't entirely sure what I was looking for in a wedding dress and was frustrated by the other bridal stores I had been to; but the ladies of Andrea's made me feel completely at ease. They listened, were attentive and most of all they made the shopping experience fun! Jill (consultant) not only found my perfect wedding gown (I didn't want to take the thing off) but picked out a stunning color for the bridesmaids dresses. My dress and the colors completely set the tone for the rest of our wedding. I had a bit of a snafu when I got my dress altered...by snafu I mean the dress still didn't fit right...ONE week before the wedding. I called the store hoping they might have a suggestion of someone to help. The owner, Julia, was on it! She called in a seamstress that the store works with and took care of it. Something that should have been hair pullingly stressful the week of my wedding was, instead, completely handled. I can't express enough gratitude to these ladies. They went above and beyond every step of the way.

wonderful experience & I can't sing the praises of this salon enough! All of the consultants there were always ready to help with a smile & outstanding knowledge of the products they carry! Will be going back for bridesmaids, mothers and anything else we can think of! : ) Thank you again Julia!!!

s perfect! All of the girls that work there are so wonderful! I highly recommend going here for the best bridal experience!

r styles & I just fell in love with the feeling I had when wearing it! A HUGE thank you to all the ladies at Andrea's!!

hat day with my dress purchased! Wonderful and well established Portland shop with a wide selection and kind, helpful staff.

cisive the first time), and found "the" dress my second time back. I felt so special the entire time, and never felt pressured to buy. My experience at Andrea's was arguably the best experience I had with a "vendor" throughout my entire wedding planning process. Love them!!!

gown stores before making my final decision, but Jill made me feel the most valued, beautiful, and welcomed as a bride. Thank you Jill!

d go back here in a heartbeat and recommend Andrea's to anyone!

e such a great group of gals running the place!

ridal shop. I've recommended Andrea's to all of my other friends who are wedding planning and two are already getting dresses from there.

I was looking for. Julia showed us dresses that were available in the color I wanted, and the girls helped me pick out some styles to try on. They each tried on several dresses before we settled on a style. We ordered our dresses early enough to avoid any issues. The manufacturer sent the wrong dress size for one of my bridesmaids, and Andrea's took care of it quickly. All of the dresses came in a few months before the wedding. The turned out great and all of the girls loved them!

day. They make sure everything is steamed and ready to go for your big day and are always willing to share their advice. Great experience! My dress was perfect and yes I cried when I put it on, it was an amazing experience.

The selection was amazing- for all price points- and the experience was private and custom. It has t o be tiring dealing with indecisive edgy brides all day, but Julia didnt give me that impression at all. It was clear that she loves her job, and is good at it too. Couldn't provide a higher recommendation than this!

ments set up at other salons. The staff was great and told me that the designer was having a trunk show that weekend so if I came back for the dress I would actually get a better deal! I ended up coming back the next day and knew exactly which dress was mine. I loved my experience so much that I ended up having my bridesmaids get their dresses there too! It was such a pleasure working with Andrea's and wouldn't have had it any other way!

s!! Their entire staff is knowledgeable, helpful and FRIENDLY!! I would recommend Andreas to any bride!!

returned here to shop, but I live in NYC so ended up buying my dress there instead.

best was in the first 10. Then I found out it was discontinued and they sold the one off the rack. They went to the trouble to find one left in the warehouse and it was exactly my size!! I was so thrilled. Erica, whom I worked with the most, was awesome! I would highly recommend this shop!