TLC Bridal Boutique

As an out of town bride at my first bridal appointment, I was super nervous! However, the woman who helped me was so kind! She allowed me to try on multiple dresses, and definitely eased my worries.
I felt beautiful!
Thanks, TLC Bridal!

I bought my wedding dress from TLC back in 2010 and when my cousin got engaged this winter, she also purchased her wedding dress there. Now I am going back a third time as the matron of honor for the cousin’s wedding and AGAIN the service was great. I am very happy with TLC Bridal.
We went to a number of places in the DC area (including Nordstrom, David’s Bridal and Bella Bridesmaid). No where else did we get the same service and respect that we received here. They do not have the largest selection of Bridesmaid dresses, but I found so many that looked great! Some places are very controlling of what they show you and the amount of time you are given. We were also able to try on items outside of our initial idea of what was wanted and ended up going for a style and color that we had not expected to love. We were also not rushed to make a decision or charged the «rush» prices some salons insisted were needed.
In closing, the whole experience was enjoyable and isn’t that what planning your wedding should be?

TLC was the third boutique I had visited searching for my wedding gown. From the moment I walked in, I felt at home. I was paired with Laura for my fitting and she understood every single aspect of what I wanted in a dress — and then some. I thought I chose my dress and she then wanted me to try on just one more, that was a different designer AND style — and she ended up choosing my dress! She was fantastic and I’m so glad she convinced me to get of my comfort zone and try on something different. She was so incredibly helpful and all of the staff at the boutique made me feel like a princess which was unlike the other places I had visited that treated me solely as a customer. I highly recommend TLC Bridal!

Ladies. I went dress shopping in no fewer than TEN boutiques (aaaand David’s Bridal) in the DC/​Virginia/​Maryland area. Tonight, I found my wedding gown at TLC! After visiting so many places, I can say this boutique offers one of the most attentive and, well, *joyful* experiences for dress-​hunting.
After calling last weekend, desperate to find a dress and running behind on the wedding timeline, JayJay was so sweet and accommodating; it felt like I had called an aunt or neighbor. She offered her soonest available appointment.
Today complicated matters when I got out of work late, putting me nearly an hour behind schedule. JayJay eased my stress and promised to make it work. When I arrived and climbed the stairs of the unassuming row-​house, I found a beautiful and chic little boutique and a wonderful assortment of dresses.
JayJay was energetic and charmingly down-​to-​earth. When I told her my budget (think David’s Bridal range) you could tell she was a bit daunted, but she was determined to find the right dress. She pulled around six gowns that fit the style I was looking for, and they were ALL reasonably close to budget. But ultimately, it was a BEAUTIFUL dress she graciously offered to sell off-​the-​rack that won me over. The dress was literally everything I wanted.
I left my appointment, gown in tow, thrilled, relieved and SO grateful for her help. (Also, MAD bonus points for the darling goodie bag!) If you’re a bride-​to-​be, you really should put this place on your list.

I said «Yes to the Dress» last weekend and it was the best possible experience!!! Jay Jay was absolutely FANTASTIC. I called that morning frantically because my mom’s plane was delayed and she was flying in to help me look at wedding dresses. I thought we were going to need to reschedule because we were going to be almost an hour late to the appointment. Despite being completely booked, Jay Jay understood the situation and said we would make it work no matter what! I explained what I liked over the phone and as we hurried in the door almost an hour late, there were about five amazing dresses that perfectly fit my style and budget waiting to be tried on! Jay Jay was so fun, helpful, patient and energetic. I said YES to the last dress I tried on! It actually fit like a glove and I was able to purchase that very one for my April wedding! Thank you so much to TLC for such a magical experience and for being so accommodating! I highly encourage everyone to come here for the best bridal experience. I can’t wait to wear this dress in April!

I went here to look for a wedding dress after having really bad buyers remorse for another gown I bought a few months ago from another bridal shop. JayJay made me feel so much better about the situation! She and her assistant, Olivia, really took care of me and listened to every like/​dislike about the dresses I tried on so that they could find more of what I wanted.
They’re not pushy. It really is about you finding your dream dress. This is a great place to go get a gown! Highly recommend.

My mom called to make us an appointment about a week in advance. My future mother-​in-​law is notoriously late so I wanted to make the appointment at 2. My mom said the woman said they only did appointments every 2 hours, ending at 3pm. She said there were a little reluctant to give her appointment at 2pm because they had a bride scheduled at 1pm. Not sure why this was a problem because they had two dressing rooms and two mirrors set up in the room.
Anyway, when I got there I was immediately greeted with my helper (I can’t remember her name!) at the top of the stairs. She let me pick out a few dresses. I liked the first one I tried on, but continued to try on others until MIL showed up. Sue, who must have finished with an appointment, began to pick out dresses also. Well, she picked out THE dress. It was beautiful. They said they had just gotten this particular dress the week prior and I was the first to wear it.
It was a little over budget, but they offered me $ 100 off.
Very good experience. Mom may have just been a little sensitive in regards to the phone call.

Came here with M to look at wedding dresses for her.
TLC was awesome. Service was wonderful and attentive right from the beginning. JayJay has a great sense of humor and made our visit one to remember. She has a wonderful personality. There were plenty of dresses that looked beautiful on M and she left more than satisfied.
We arrived a bit late for our appointment and JayJay was more than accommodating and incredibly patient. They have beautiful dresses here and this boutique is adorable. Employees are friendly and kind.
I highly recommend TLC Bridal Boutique.

Wow — I just had my first wedding dress consultation with jay jay and it was amazing. As a slightly clue-​less bride on a rather tight budget, she made me feel like I was just as important as those $ 3000+ brides.
Her, along with my matron of honor made this day so incredibly special. So intimate and lovely.
Thank you thank you thank you!

What an incredible experience! I am so glad I went to TLC to look for my wedding dress! Not only did I find a stunning gown but also a rehearsal dress, blusher, and monogrammed Oxford to wear on my wedding day. While I came away with multiple gorgeous items I did not once feel pressured to make a purchase. It was such an inviting environment with lovely ladies! The owner, JayJay, is an absolute delight to work with!
JayJay and Suzi really listened to all my wishes and pulled a wide range of gowns, they didn’t pull a single miss. JayJay was also extremely respectful of my budget and willing to work with me as I am visiting from out of town and having a destination wedding.
If you’re not looking to have an absolute blast with lots of laughs this may not be the place for you. But for anyone who wants a fun and memorable experience filled with lots of laughter and smiles I highly recommend checking out TLC!
Thank you JayJay and Suzi for making hi my process so much fun and taking the stress out of hunting for the perfect dress. I am thrilled to have said YES at TLC!

TLC Bridal Boutique made this potentially stressful event absolutely enjoyable! We had a private appointment with food and champagne. JayJay made it extra special and provided us with chocolate covered strawberries and added pumpkin juice to our champagne. So delicious! She was so helpful through my entire appointment, so I never felt pressured. With each dress, she new just what to add to complete the look– a little belt or a cute bird cage veil. She also let us take as many pictures as we wanted which is a MUST if you can’t decide between two dresses and need some time to think it over. I just can’t say enough good things about my experience there. All of their dresses were in my budget, so it was also great to be able to try on any dress in the shop and know I could afford it!

I wish I had known about this place earlier. I went to lots of shops in the Baltimore area, and while there are some nice ones, this is a really lovely and beautiful shop. My experience with them is unique because I had already found the dress I wanted, and I came into this shop so they could measure me for it and order it for me. They were nice, professional, friendly, and low pressure. The dresses in the shop are beautiful, and the shop itself is beautiful. I’ve been to so many shops in the greater Baltimore/​DC area, this shop should be on your short list because they have so many gorgeous dresses.

Terri (owner) and Jay Jay were amazing to work with, my first appt. was at the end of a very loooong dress shopping day. They warmly greeted us and I just knew Jay Jay was going to be awesome, what a fantastic personality. Totally fun, hilarious and really listened. She started off by saying, «we are going to get you in as many dresses as possible.» Bring it on, I thought! That is the best way to do it, some of them I pulled on and they were a nope, so we took em right off and kept going. I tried one that I really liked but I was so exhausted I couldn’t function. Jay Jay took a ton of photos for me of all the options, so when I got home was able to look through with a fresh eye. I went back to try on the Justin Alexander dress again and it was perfect. I wanted to order the size 8 that I tried on because it fit perfectly. Terri advised I order a 10 explaining the sample had been tried on so much, the silk had stretched. I really didn’t want to, but could tell Terri’s advice came from years of experience so I decided to trust her recommendation. Months later when my dress arrived, Terri was 100% correct on her recommendation. The 8 would have been way too tight, the 10 fits perfectly. I love my dress, I loved my experience at TLC. I am fairly particular, I went to many, many shops, TLC was one of the most comfortable shops, everyone is incredibly nice and genuinely cares about what you want. They aren’t pushy, they listen, they deliver as promised and then some. Very responsive and just an absolute pleasure and I think I am a tough cookie.

I am writing this from a bridesmaid point of view. I called and made an appointment to bring the bride and her bridal party to try on dresses. That all worked out fine, but the vibe when I walked in the door was not so pleasant. The bride was already in the dressing area putting on a dress with Sue. When the bride came out she did not look happy, even with her support team trying to cheer her on. So as she was looking in the mirror trying to determine her thoughts on the dress the bridal party was asking questions about other dresses — to include a dress that was in the window. Sue immediately said ‘oh that dress is discontinued and won’t fit the bride anyway.’ I was astonished. Further along in the dress trying process the lights went out and Sue advised that it was closing time and that we only had a few more minutes left for the bride to try on dresses. After the bride was dressed we were able to go upstairs and look at the few bridesmaid dresses, however not really given any direction. I’m not sure if Sue was ready for us to leave, or she was ready to go home, but there certainly were more brides coming in the door as we left. We attempted to go visit another bridal store in the area, but had no luck. Therefore we ended up at Davids Bridal in Rockville where the bride was attended too like she deserved to be, which is what should be expected of a high end store with good reviews. We will be finding another bridal store that is willing to assist, make the bride happy and make a sale.

TLC was the first Bridal Salon I visited and from the moment I walked in I felt welcome and at ease. It’s not easy modeling in front of your Mom, Grandmother, and Future Mother-​in-​Law! My stylist was Sue and she was very friendly. I liked that I was able to walk around and pick styles off the rack, but also that Sue chose a few gowns she thought I might like. For me this was important because so often what you see on the hanger looks so much better on. After about four dresses I found «the one,» but to be sure I still tried on a few more. Even though I loved the dress I wanted to sleep on it before making such a large purchase. There was no pressure from the staff, they were all encouraging and told me sincerely that they just wanted me to be happy with my decision. I ultimately came back a few days later and ordered «the one.» TLC Bridal made the entire process easy and stress free, the way it should be. I can’t wait to get my dress when it comes in the fall! Thank you TLC!

Had an awesome experience! My cousin came down from NY to look for wedding gowns! We were greeted right away, warmly and extremely friendly! Appointment was laid back, no pushing, no pressure!!! Found an AWESOME DRESS! Prices are extremely reasonable!!! Gorgeous dresses, great selection!!! Overall VERY happy with TLC!!!

I bought my dress from TLC in October 2011, after a phone consultation and appointment with Terry, the owner. Speaking with her over the phone was a great experience; she was very professional, understanding, and knowledgeable with regards to staying within my budget and answering any questions that I had about the whole process. I subsequently made an appointment with her and tried on a total of about 15 dresses until I found «the one.» I had a slip and bra but had to take the bra off since the dress I chose did not require one– it had its own ribbed structure. Since I needed to get it altered due to my short frame, they set me up with a seamstress and I was able to meet with her in a small room they have for such purposes. On one of my alterations visits, I found a necklace at their boutique that was perfect for my dress and was also on sale. Once my dress was finally altered, I also needed another dress bag since I was going to travel with the dress in tow; they charged only $ 10, which was great for my budget.
Overall, a great experience.

Ok, one more– I showed up for my accessories appointment, Terry showed me exactly one veil (different one than I had tried on at my first visit), and I loved it and bought it. It was perfect. I don’t even remember if I told her my criteria (I like a rat-​tail or lace trim, I don’t like sequins, I love blushers), but she picked the perfect veil with the right amount of detail to complement my dress. And, it was in my price range!
She did not try to oversell me anything– I brought in my own shoes and necklace and she told me she loved them. I totally trust her.

TLC really is a cute place that matches the historic downtown flair. The salon is upstairs and overlooks Market Street. There was the absolutely cutest pick up pink Cinderella dress on a mannequin by the window (no I did not try it on). They provide you with a slip and a bra of your size. The sales associates were very helpful and they (along with my mother) helped to convince me that it’s OK to try on things that were originally on my «no» list. Of course, I loved them. I had the shop to myself and the appointment after me had to reschedule, so they had no problem spending two plus hours with me trying on different dresses. I would definitely recommend TLC to future brides!