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Hope's Bridal was started by Hope Kolsto. Hope's early experience in the bridal industry was cake baking. Sometime in 1972 she converted an empty dairy farm into her boutique began selling wedding gowns, because local brides were struggling to find opportunities to purchase bridal apparel.

The Niebuhr family bought the Boutique in 1985. Along with the business, Mark and Diane were also blessed with their first child Johanna in the same time period. Their second daughter Ariel was born in 1989, and has returned to be an integral part of Hope's Bridal. In 2000 our family was complete when our final daughter Moriah was born. As the girls grew so did our business.

We opened our Davenport location in 1993, and have expanded twice. Our hope is not just to sell a dress to a client, but to care for our clients as we get to assist them in all their wedding and formal event needs.

We truly value all the families who have trusted us with their wedding needs in the past. We look forward and appreciate the families who will trust us to take care of their wedding needs.

We invite you to share your wedding excitement with our family at Hope's Bridal.

-Diane and Family

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Frequently asked questions

What are your price ranges for full-priced wedding gowns?

$500 - $999
$1,000 - $2,499
$2,500 - $3,999

What are your price ranges for suit and tuxedo rentals?

$100 - $199

How do you price dress alterations?

By Piece

Who do you provide services for?

Bride
Bridesmaids
Father of the Bride
Father of the Groom
Flower Girls
Groom
Groomsmen
Mother of the Bride
Mother of the Groom
Ring Bearers

Which of the following services do you provide?

Alterations
Preservation
Sample Sales
Trunk Shows

Which of the following items do you offer?

Bridal Belts
Garters
Hair Accessories
Jewelry
Plus Size Gowns
Sample Gowns
Shoes
Undergarments
Veils

What is the average turnaround time for a bridal gown?

6-8 months

How often do you receive new bridal gowns?

Monthly

What is your return policy?

Final Sales
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Reviews of Hope's Bridal Boutique

4.6 out of 5 rating
4.6 out of 5 rating
76 Reviews
92% recommend it
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  • Flexibility
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The staff at Hope's Bridal received rave reviews for their exceptional service and helpfulness from multiple brides. They went above and beyond to accommodate customers, even opening late and ordering dresses that were not in stock. The large selection of dresses and personalized experience were also highly praised. Susan and Anna were specifically mentioned as amazing and professional. Overall, customers highly recommended Hope's Bridal for a personalized and special dress shopping experience.

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This AI-generated summary gives you a snapshot of the overall ratings and feedback from the reviews this vendor has received.

The staff at Hope's Bridal received rave reviews for their exceptional service and helpfulness from multiple brides. They went above and beyond to accommodate customers, even opening late and ordering dresses that were not in stock. The large selection of dresses and personalized experience were also highly praised. Susan and Anna were specifically mentioned as amazing and professional. Overall, customers highly recommended Hope's Bridal for a personalized and special dress shopping experience.

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Katlyn W. Sent on 01/19/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing addition to our big day

The entire team at Hope's was supportive and more than willing to help me find the dress of my dreams. I went to 5+ other dress stores and was absolutely blown away by the commitment Hope's had to me and my wishes. Anna was incredibly supportive and flexible with find the dress, payments, and making sure I got everything I needed when I needed it.
Blake
Blake A. Sent on 11/08/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Highly reccommend

I had the BEST experience dress shopping here! All the ladies were so helpful from the time I made my appointment, they handpicked dresses and even had some sent over from their other location for me to try on and continued to stay in contact with me through phone calls up until my appointment. Then on my appointment day, when I had car trouble and was very late to my appointment, they offered to stay open late for me and help me find the perfect dress. Thank you so much! I cannot recommend Hope's enough!
Samantha
Samantha Z. Sent on 02/24/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderfully accommodating and professional!

I was looking for a dress that Hope's did not carry in store; however, they were able to order it for me without a problem. Susan at Hope's was so professional, kind, and accommodating when we placed our order, and I would recommend her and Hope's Bridal to everyone! She made me feel so special and reassured that my dress is in the right hands. Thank you Hope's!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2022 Winner
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Professional Network & Endorsements

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Hope's Bridal has an incredible selection of beautiful wedding gowns. Always LOVE to photograph my brides in their exquisite gowns.

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