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Ava Clara Couture Bridal

Ava Clara Couture Bridal

Virginia Beach, VA
4.7 out of 5 rating, 102 Reviews
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner
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    Lovely and Professional w/Great Options

    Lovely Dress Shop. Ran by black woman that are friendly, helpful and great at what they do! Thanks for the amazing experience
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    Matea S. Sent on 01/24/2023
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    Lovely Experience!

    Another wonderful experience for wedding dress shopping. Booking an appointment does cost $25 for your first time. It says there is a $75 cancelation when first booking the appointment but the follow up emails said, "$50 Cancellation Fee in the case of a no show or cancellation within 72 hours prior to your scheduled appointment time". The store has the main entry with the front desk in the middle , seating on both sides, then kind of splits with two sides. The right side has two rows of wedding dresses, with 1 dressing rooms on the back left, and in the very back a full 360 mirror. The right said had one row of wedding dresses on the left and more dressing rooms on the right. The dressing rooms are very large size, plenty of room to try and store dresses. I work with Ashlyn and Alaina who was shadowing Ashlyn. Prior to my appointment I looked on their website and favored a few dresses. So upon getting to my appointment they were able to start pulling them. The dresses I tried we all beautiful and gorgeous. She also ensured me that I had time to order which others places told me I was very close to running out of time. The dress I loved she told me I could add a liner and even pick different sleeve add ons. She said a lot of dresses have options to custom to your style. I didn't say yes to any dresses just because I am still browsing all of my options. But the experience was really great and would recommend. Ashlyn and Alaina were great to work with. Patient, kind, made me feel at ease, and super helpful.
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    Jacorey Sent on 09/25/2023
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    Dream come true!

    I had a FANTASTIC experience purchasing my dress here. I had the pleasure of working directly with Alex, the owner, & she was phenomenal! Alex stayed under my desired budget with every dress and matched my veil perfectly. I also purchased all of my accessories here and looked EXACTLY how I envisioned on my special day. Beautiful shop with beautiful dresses, and beautiful people!
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    Julie C. Sent on 10/30/2022
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    Great experience!

    Found my wedding dress on the sample sale rack! It was beautiful and the sales associates were very helpful. Highly recommend!
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    Zoe S. Sent on 10/24/2021
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    I had the best experience at Ava Clara!

    I had the best day yesterday at Ava Clara! It was my first-ever wedding dress shopping experience, and Taylre was friendly and knowledgeable from the start. My family and I all loved the atmosphere and seating in the store, and I also thought the large dressing rooms were so amazing and special.
    I loved the first dress I tried on, and Taylre followed it up with win after win. She was very responsive to my preferences and found dresses that suited my style so perfectly. I honestly could have been happy in just about any of the dresses I tried on. Even though I ended up buying a dress from another store, I loved my experience at Ava Clara and couldn't recommend them highly enough.
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    Dream Dress

    When looking for my wedding gown, I wanted something different and that I would be able to wear all night. My favorite designer happed to have dresses at Ava Clara, so I decided to give it a shot. Dominique helped me, and the very first dress I tried ended up being the one. Never even had to go anywhere else! Fell in love with Dominique, the other sweet staff, atmosphere of the shop, and obviously the dress! They were so sweet every time I went in and made the whole process so special.
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    Ams Sent on 11/14/2021
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    best dress shop! thank you dominique!

    we were super lucky to work with dominique every single visit to ava clara. she was lovely and i really appreciated her calm but helpful, professional demeanor. we never felt pressured or rushed. she made me feel comfortable and picked up on my sense of style really quickly. she was extremely patient with my multiple try ons of different combinations of dresses and veils and hair pieces etc, and was very responsive to our questions or requests for additional info such as options for customization. i went to about 5? dress shops while looking for my dress and not only was ava clara the first shop i went to, i returned at the end for one of those dresses and they were my favorite to work with by far!
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    Mckenzie W. Sent on 05/04/2021
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    Beautiful and Professional Bridal Salon

    I highly recommend Ava Clara. I found my perfect dress, they made my Maid of Honor and I feel very comfortable and we felt that we had all the time in the world to go through the choices I picked to find the dress that was right for me.
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    Cayleen Sent on 04/18/2021
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    Such a great experience!

    I fell in love with the first dress I tried on! It was such an easy and painless process. I felt so beautiful on my special day and got so many compliments.

    Ava Clara Couture Bridal's reply:

    Congratulations Cayleen! We are so happy you found your dream dress, and you looked absolutely gorgeous on your special day! Thank you for the kind review!
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    Michelle Sent on 11/22/2019
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    Couldn’t have asked for more!

    These wonderful people helped me get a beautiful dress for absolutely free!! I can’t say enough how appreciative I am for their generosity!! Their Tulle for Teachers event was truly heartwarming, and I was pleasantly surprised at the wonderful service they provided even though I wasn’t spending any money there. I highly recommend them for their dedication to the community, their courteous approach to business and their outstanding customer service! Thanks so much Gina you are truly a gem!

    Ava Clara Couture Bridal's reply:

    We are so happy to hear that we were able to make your experience a memorable one! And thank you so much for sharing these beautiful pictures of you in your dress! It looks like it was made for you! 😘
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    Natalie R. Sent on 02/14/2020
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    Laid Back but Classy!

    I came to Ava Clara as my last stop on a two day wedding dress search with my mom and I am so glad I stopped there. I originally worked with Leigh and she really listened to what I was saying and helped me figure out the type of dress I really wanted. The shop is really cute and the staff were super friendly and not pushy at all. It was one of the best experiences I could hope for!
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    Lauren D. Sent on 12/01/2019
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    Amazing experience!

    Because I was planning on having a small wedding ceremony, I had just assumed a gown would not be a part of my wedding day. I was cycling through mail-order gowns from sites like Morning Lavender and lulus. These options were all pretty and were fine dresses, but none felt truly special.

    In October this year, a relative sent me a link to a contest, “Tulle for Teachers” in which Ava Clara Couture Bridal, in Virginia Beach, generously gifts brand new wedding gowns to teacher-brides. I was selected for the event and emailed the shop with a few questions beforehand- the shop was prompt in their reply and super helpful. When the day of the event arrived, I was able to try on as many dresses as I wished within my designated time slot. The ladies at Ava Clara were SO genuinely kind and helpful and supportive as I tried on gown after gown (all of which made me feel like a total princess!).

    My wedding day was exactly what I had hoped for and more beautiful than I could have imagined, thanks to this cherished and generous gift from Ava Clara!

    Ava Clara Couture Bridal's reply:

    We're so happy you had your princess moment with us, Lauren! Congratulations to you and your new husband!
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    I loved my experience at Ava Clara!! I went a few times and each time I was always treated with a warm welcome! Alex is incredible and will help you find your dream dress which mine was actually the first one I tried on! She will also help you as much as possible with payment plans if needed. I highly recommend Ava Clara and ask for Alex!
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    Jessica Sent on 12/09/2019
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    Wonderful Wedding Dress Shopping Experience

    I can’t praise the staff of Ava Clara Couture Bridal enough. As a plus-sized bride, the thought of wedding dress shopping brought anxiety, nerves, and I was preparing for a disappointing experience. My experience at Ava Clara was absolutely AMAZING. Melinda was an attentive and knowledgeable stylist. I showed her gowns I had saved on Pinterest and she pulled nine incredible dresses well within my budget. Each one was flattering and unique. I can’t believe I had so many awesome choices. I said yes to the most perfect dress and had a ton of fun with my family and bridesmaids along the way. It was the best day! Melissa is an experienced seamstress to alter your dress to absolute perfection. My dress was everything I could have ever wanted and I’m so thankful for my Ava Clara experience!
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    Erica B. Sent on 07/10/2019
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    Great Customer Service!

    They were very flexible with me on scheduling, had great customer service, and beautiful dresses!

    Ava Clara Couture Bridal's reply:

    We're so happy to hear, Erica! Thank you for choosing us to outfit you for your wedding day. The dress you chose is perfect for your beach wedding!
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    Nicole Sent on 12/08/2019
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    My Dream Dress!

    Ava Clara was so good to us! I was in a time pinch a few days before the wedding and they were kind enough to open earlier than usual just so I could have my final dress fitting! Their alterations made my dream dress a reality and I can't thank them enough!

    Ava Clara Couture Bridal's reply:

    Thank you for sharing your review and beautiful wedding photos! Your dress was beautiful on you! We're so happy you chose us to outfit you!
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    Stefanie Sent on 01/19/2019
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    One appointment and I had a dress after months of looking!

    I had been looking for a dress for quite some time, but I had no luck. After a quick search for custom shops, my fiance told me to go here. I set up an appt with Melinda told her some very basic ideas that I had in mind for the dress. That following Saturday shortly after I arrived she immediately went to work and after 9-12 dresses (even though the third one was the winner!) in the first appointment I found exactly what I wanted without any hassle. The next appointment I bought my dress and in April I'm excited to once again try it on and get to work on the rest of the ensemble! Thank you Ava Clara for making it a stress free process!
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    Megan Sent on 01/04/2020
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    Felt like a fairytale!

    For me, Ava Clara Bridal was my one stop shop! I honestly did not expect to find my dress so quickly on my very first appointment but I knew I wanted to have the magical, fairytale experience the first time I went trying on wedding dresses. It was exactly what I had hoped for, all of my bridesmaids were there along with me as well as my mother and grandmother. I tried on the selection of dresses they had waiting for me and perched up on a pedestal in front of their beautiful mirrors while my girls cheered me along. It was the feeling I had dreamt of ever since I was a little girl. To be honest, I saw my dress peeking out from the rack as soon as I walked in and after 5 other dresses, I asked to try on the one that caught my eye. Once they added the veil, I couldn’t contain myself and tears of joy started streaming down my face. They even allowed us to pop a bottle of champagne to celebrate the exciting occasion! The staff at Ava Clara was so helpful and made me feel comfortable as soon as I walked through the doors. Alterations were done in-house and they steamed everything prior to my final pick-up. Everything was as it should be when picking out a wedding dress and Ava Clara made it so easy.
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    Holly T. Sent on 12/06/2020
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    So wonderful

    I bought my dress about a year ago with my mom and two sisters. They were quite a handful but Taylor was absolutely amazing and so helpful. I told her what I had tried on before and what I envisioned in my dress and she immediately picked out 4-6 dresses for me to try on. The dress I ended up buying had just come in and it was so dreamy. I knew I loved it but everyone gave me so many compliments on the day of the wedding. The experience at Ava Clara was absolutely wonderful even with covid restrictions leading up to the wedding

    Photo credit: Courtney Timms
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    Vantrice P. Sent on 02/17/2019
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    Must visit

    This was my second bridal salon and the most enjoyable! The salon is cute, clean, and has unique and affordable gowns. Jamie was super helpful! She picked out dresses based off of my style I explained to her, and led me to a dress better than one I dreamed of!
    I would definitely recommend Ava Clara as your first choice. You will not be disappointed.
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    Amanda Sent on 10/21/2018
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    Amazing!!!

    After having a terrible experience at a salon in Jersey, I knew I had to look at ones in the south. I needed a stylist that wanted to work with me and find the right dress. Stylist was great, seamstress was great and they were great for the out of state bride. They even opened around my schedule at times. I highly recommend this boutique even if you think we have more salons up north, because the southern care is what you need through your whole wedding processes.
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    Courtney Sent on 07/16/2018
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    With my future wedding anniversary coming up i go back to that perfect memory of my perfect dress I’ll never forget it and i owe it to Ava Clara couture !!! Best of the best !!!!!
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    Liz Sent on 06/19/2018
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    Ava Clara has an incredible selection, friendly staff and beautiful space! You'll feel seriously bridal as soon as you step into the salon.
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    I had originally found THE dress in NC where I live with one of my bridesmaids. I wanted my parents there to see the dress so I made an apt at Ava Clara and brought my family with me. They knew which dress and which designer I had in mind instantly. No second guessing I had found the dress. I was an out of state bride and they worked with me and referred a seamstress who was perfect! They even recombed my veil that was my mom's. The whole experience was incredible and I got the obligatory "YES" picture!
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    Ava Clara Bridal made my dress shopping experience amazing! My first consultation was with Alex, the owner, who truly has a passion for what she does. I didn't realize she was the owner until I asked her how long she had been working there haha. She has such a knowledge and love for what she does and it shows. She choose the first gown that I tried on and it ended up being the dress that I chose. She ensures that you feel comfortable during the entire process and never pushes you to make a decision you aren't ready for. I didn't purchase the dress on my first visit. I visited a couple more bridal salons and tried on way too many dresses but kept going back to that first one. I even tried on the dress at a few other bridal salons but decided to go back to Ava Clara to purchase the dress based on the amazing experience they provided on my first visit. The rest of her employees are very nice and knowledgeable as well. I used their in house seamstress for my alterations - she was great and was able to do everything I wanted to my dress!

    I have never felt more like a fairy tale princess than on my wedding day! Thank you for the wonderful experience!!
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