English's Bridal & Formal Wear

Nina and her staff at English's are so incredibly kind, knowledgeable, patient, encouraging, and non-judgmental. I went to quite a few bridal shops, and although I ended up purchasing a bridal gown somewhere else (it was an annual sample sale where I found a gorgeous dress at an extremely good price), I had the best experience at English's, and liked the most gowns at English's.

I found their gowns to be the most affordable while also being stunning. I can't overstate how kind and helpful Nina, her sister Ally, their mom, and other staff were. I will definitely visit English's first if I am in future need of a formal dress, and encourage all in search of a prom dress, wedding gown, etc. to visit English's! I can tell they are big supporters of the community, and are a very inclusive business (which is very important to me and hopefully important to others, as well!).

I had such a wonderful experience with the ladies at English's! They were so attentive and helpful. Of course I said yes to a dress there. Prices are great, and they take care of any alterations you may need. I definitely suggest you go!

Getting a wedding dress was one of the most important parts of my wedding (second only to finding a groom of course!). I have loved wedding dresses all my life, and I love them all! So it was exciting to finally get to choose one, but also overwhelming because I love every single one of them! I only had a 5 month engagement and some people turned their noses up and said I didn't have time.

I was scrambling to find places to go. I happened upon English Bridal by chance one day. I didn't have an appointment but they said I could come in, and they even stayed open late! I was pretty bummed because I didn't have my bridal party with me, but everyone there ended up feeling like my best friend! They were so nice and fun and encouraging. They picked out dresses I never would have chosen on my own, and I'm so glad they did, because I loved them!

They were so attentive and fun, and the store is gorgeous! It's such a big mirror you get to stand in front of and you feel like a princess. I absolutely recommend that you go here, and to listen to their advice and try some dresses outside of what you may have picked. I just wish I had more reasons to buy wedding dresses because I would totally go back!

My experience here was so special. I felt like a true bride the entire time we were trying on dresses. Nina and her sister made sure I felt comfortable in everything I tried on, were patient with me as we picked out different styles and narrowed it down to two dresses, and gave great advice and suggestions when needed. I can't speak highly enough of English's, and now that I have said YES to my dress here, I can personally say they are the best. Definitely check out English's when you're shopping for your dress, they will not disappoint! - a very happy bride

We tried on dresses at this shop and was extremely pleased with the ladies now running and managing the shop. Their customer service was excellent, they were very knowledgeable about their dresses and stock. I was very pleased! I felt very comfortable trying on wedding dresses in front of both of the sisters(who run/ own the place) and wished more bridal shops had the same kind of customer service!

I highly recommend English's! I worked close with both Mark and Nina through the process of ordering my dress and having it altered and they were outstanding! (Mark is the original owner but Nina is now taking the place over). I originally found my dress at NY Bride & Groom in Raleigh but I live in Winston so I wanted to find a place that was closer.

I stumbled across English's and they were able to order my dress for $300 less than NY Bride & Groom quoted me. I had to order it with 4 inches of extra length since I am so tall and it took about 6 months to come in. To place the order I was only required to pay a $200 deposit. When my dress arrived, I paid the remaining balance. When I tried it on, I decided the hips needed to be taken in and I wanted a bustle added.

I came in on a Saturday and the alterations were complete and my dress was ready to be picked up on Wednesday! The total for alterations was only $55 and they steamed my dress for me. I had such a wonderful experience, I am sure you will too if you give English's a chance!

Do not go here. Lots of judgment, harsh criticisms and not friendly. Horrible atmosphere and treated without any respect.

Found THE dress! We visited English's last weekend to find my daughter's wedding dress. It was actually a fascinating experience. No, it is not the most picturesque store, but the owner has a gift for helping you find the dress that looks best on you. And he allows you to custom create sleeves, design your own keyhole back, etc., for a very reasonable price.

If you are super shy, this is probably not the place for you. But if you don't mind a little quirky, are open-minded to different possibilities, and have a sense of humor, this can be a fabulous place to find the dress that looks amazing on you. Thanks Mark and Cass for working so hard to help us find that gorgeous dress!

I love this place and the owner. Don't get deceived by the look of the place. They have been there for 30 plus years so It's definitely not the most appealing place. However, that's not important because I just wanted to find that perfect dress for my wedding. Surprisingly, they have so many styles and options! I've been to several places and some pretty high ins ones too but they didn't have nearly as much selections as this place. To cut it short, I found that "perfect dress!" I love it and I had a great experience with the owner there.

I had such a wonderful experience here! They have a great selection of modern dresses at an reasonable price that can be ordered to fit you! After going here, I went to David's Bridal and the experience didn't even compare to English's. Mark and Cass were both experts! They made me feel as if they would do anything to get the dress of my dreams.

Mark does come into the dressing room with you but he is so professional and respectful. They both made me feel very comfortable! I couldn't have had a better time and I found my gown there.

I purchased my bridesmaids dresses, Mom's dress and veil from English's and I have had nothing but a great experience! Mark and Cass are delightful, helpful and above all calm which is a great quality to be around when planning a wedding! Since I walked in the door I felt like family and I knew that would take excellent care of me and they have. Their professionalism and knowledge of the business shine in everything they do.

I highly recommend them! Also, the seamstress Kim is not only sweet and kind but also extraordinarily talented. I loved her so much that I brought my gown to her to be altered. She has offered ideas and solutions I would have never dreamed of and her work is impeccable. Can't say enough about the entire operation. If you don't go in you're missing out!

I have to admit that from first appearances, I was not sure what I was going to think of this place, but I was pleasantly surprised. We went to try on bridesmaid gowns. They had a good selection of dresses, and the owners really did a good job offering suggestions for gowns that were similar that we might like. We didn't buy anything from here, but I would recommend it to girls looking for bridesmaid dresses!

This is a great local bridal store. The couple who own it have been in business for 30 years. They gave excellent customer service. Their selection is smaller that the national chain, but they have an excellent variety. I am not a traditional size so I had a smaller selection but for the average size you would have better luck. The owner showed me styles and colors that worked well for my body. I did not buy my dress there but I used their alterations and dress preservation services. The seamstress there is amazing.