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Calvet Couture Sarasota
1409 1st St unit a, Sarasota, FL 34236, United States
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Calvet Couture Sarasota
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Ma
Review №1

Phenomenal experience! It was so delightful to explore all the gowns and Erica knew exactly what questions to ask to help me pick the one. There was no pressure and a lot of excitement - highly recommend coming here to find your dress

Mc
Review №2

So stunning and absolutely incredible to work with ! I am so in love with the process/ the selection they had. The first dress I tried on ended up being the one! Thank you Calvet for making my day so perfect~!

Mi
Review №3

My dress is absolutely gorgeous, arrived so quickly, and fit great even before alterations. Erica was absolutely the best!! She was kind, patient, and so helpful! She was very communicative, followed through, made the process less overwhelming, and made me feel very comfortable and confident. The boutique was clean, organized, and filled with gorgeous gowns. This was my first and last bridal store and I found my dream dress. 12/10 would recommend to all.

Al
Review №4

I spent the perfect day finding my perfect dress at Calvet Couture. Erica made me feel so comfortable with the whole experience. I spent months looking at dresses online and couldn’t pinpoint exactly what I wanted. Add to that, I typically hate shopping. Erica walked me through the process and she made me feel so beautiful in every dress I tried on. Although I tried a lot of dresses, the first dress I tried on ended up being my dream dress!

Am
Review №5

The best experience! First of the all, the store is so cute and filled with many beautiful dresses. Then there is Erica, who is just the best. She even pulled a list of dresses I sent pre-appointment so I could try on as many as I needed. She was very patient and attentive to what I liked and did not like. Thanks to her magical expertise, she pulled a dress that just seemed “made for me” and one I likely would not have found on my own. She continues to be helpful and positive, which has made this experience enjoyable and not stressful.

Ke
Review №6

Wonderful experience with Erica! Found exactly what I was looking for! Thank you so much.

Da
Review №7

Erica is amazing and works so hard to make sure you get the look you want. She is great at keeping you updated on your order too. I definitely recommend this store for any wedding dress needs. They have great options for dresses and beautiful veils. Thank you so much for your help Erica.

Mc
Review №8

Erica was absolutely amazing! Not only does her bridal shop have the most beautiful dresses, she knew exactly what I was looking for and helped me find the perfect dress! She made my appointment fun and is extremely easy to reach whenever needed. Highly highly recommend Erica and Calvet Couture!

j
Review №9

Oh my gosh…where to start! Erica was by far the sweetest, most helpful bridal consultant. She was welcoming, engaging, respectful, and had all of my best interests in mind when searching for my dream gown. Erica has made the my bridal dress shopping and alterations experience nothing short of amazing, despite being a “covid bride!” I cannot recommend her and Calvet Couture enough. 💗

Am
Review №10

I am so grateful to Erica for helping me find the perfect dress! She was so patient while helping me try on gown after gown…after gown. She gave me great feedback, helped to make each dress fit perfectly providing different sized cups, pins, etc and just made the entire experience such a joy.

As
Review №11

After visiting several bridal salons in the Tampa Bay Area I can confidently state that Calvet Couture in Sarasota is one of the best! The selection of dresses was amazing and Emily did such a great job in learning my style and pulling dresses for me. I initially made the appointment to shop for dresses from a specific designer, Jenny Yoo. I emailed with Emily before my appointment to see which dresses were available and she got back to me in a very timely manner. She even offered to pull some of the dresses from their other salons if necessary. I was initially all over the place and very confused about my bridal style; however, Emily paid attention to the dresses that I was drawn to and was able to start pulling dresses that matched my style but I did not initially choose. I did not feel pressured to pick a dress on my first visit and Emily simply noted my favorite dresses and told me to come back when I was ready. I made a follow up appointment a couple weeks later where I said yes to the dress and it was such an amazing experience with champagne and confetti sparklers!Emily never made me feel rushed or pressured during my appointment. The entire salon is reserved for your party without having to make a special VIP appointment. Additionally, the appointments time slots are well spaced out for about so that you do not feel rushed during your appointment. The sample dresses are also in immaculate quality and Emily does such a great job of clipping you into the dress so that you truly look your best and can see how the dress will look in the correct size! I honestly had the BEST experience at Calvet Couture and I would recommend them to everyone!

Ka
Review №12

Had the most wonderful experience finding my wedding dress at Calvet Couture Sarasota with Erica! She was an expert at helping me find exactly what I wanted and made me feel comfortable, beautiful, and confident during the entire experience. I would recommend everyone to shop at this store, and with Erica, to find their dream wedding dress! Thank you, again, Erica!

Ka
Review №13

I visited this boutique over the July 4th weekend with my future mother- and sister-in-law and had the most lovely experience! Erica was thoughtful and very attentive, explaining the dress styles and designers, and was even able to know if I liked something before I did! The store has a great selection for all kinds of brides, from contemporary to classic looks, and is a great place for brides in any stage of wedding planning to look for their dress. Highly recommend!

Sh
Review №14

Beautiful dresses, but the best part was truly working with Erica! She is truly amazing and great at what she does! I cannot recommend coming here enough!!!

Re
Review №15

AMAZING experience. The salon is stunning and in a great location. I went in to my appointment with an album of gowns from the salons designers. Erica was very attentive to what I was looking for and my personal style. She pulled several of the gowns I had picked out prior and also styles that I wouldnt have thought of trying. Erica was so great helping me in and out of gowns and explaining different types of styling and looks. She pulled a Pronovias gown that I had seen online, but was not really impressed with. She thought it was a good option for my body type and style. Im not an overly confident person, but this gown looks even better on me than it does on the model. This gown was made for me. And I would have never pulled it from the rack to try on. Erica literally found my wedding dress for me. She is so good at what she does and Im so glad she was my consultant. I cant wait to pick my dress up in a few months and start alterations!

Mi
Review №16

I worked with Erica who made the experience absolutely amazing keeping it fun, stress free and memorable. They have a wide selection of gorgeous dresses with the sweetest staff!

Ja
Review №17

Erica was amazing! I cant say enough about how wonderful all of Calvet Couture was. I originally contacted the Winter Park location and they connected me with Erica in Sarasota. We were trying to find a specific Pronovias gown. Their communication was excellent and booking an appointment online couldnt have been easier.Two other different salons said they had the gown and when we got there, found they did not, one of the salons was even Pronovius in Miami. To assure us, Erica even took a pic of the gown in the shop and texted it to me. The gown selection was the best weve seen. Many of the other shops had similar looking dresses but every single dress in Calvet Couture in Sarasota was gorgeous, nothing common about any one of them. If youre looking for a gown, this is worth the trip. We traveled from north of Tampa and are so glad we did!

Si
Review №18

This post is overdue! I LOVED everything about both of my experiences at Calvet. Erica is the sweetest to work with & went above and beyond for me! The second time I went ( to buy a second dress - for the reception part of the wedding) I didnt even bring my girlfriends because I had such a blast with Erica the first time lol The location, store and gowns are absolutely beautiful. I highly recommend this place !! Thank you again Erica xxxo I would post the pics but dont want my fiance to see the dresses ;)

Ma
Review №19

I had my first bridal appointment this morning. Thought it was at 10am and it was actually scheduled for 10:30, it wasn’t a problem and Erica was there as early as we were and was extremely accommodating! Spent the better half of the morning trying on the most gorgeous dresses. She made me feel like a princess! The store was by appointment only and that made the experience significantly better. I knew I found THE dress as soon as I put it on and my party knew it too. Erica let me try on others and really compare my favorites to clear up any doubts. I actually left the shop to go to my next appointment at a different shop. At the next appointment all I could think about was putting MY dress back on. We were able to go back today and say YES to the DRESS! I couldn’t have been happier or more excited. Erica made the experience unforgettable and amazing. Her customer service was above and beyond 5 stars.

Al
Review №20

Calvet Couture Sarasota is a dream to go wedding dress shopping! Erica is hands down amazing. She was so attentive and helpful. I found the dress of my dreams and literally had to cancel my other appointments. I found a dress here that I knew I wouldnt find anywhere else! Calvet Couture had so many options for me as far as styles go and even prices. My family also had such a nice time watching me try on dresses and working with Erica. I will be recommending this store to anyone dress shopping in the future! Cant wait to go back and try on my dress in my size. Wish I could put more than 5 stars!!

Le
Review №21

Working with Erica to find my wedding dress was an amazing experience! From scheduling to selecting my dress to following up on questions I forgot to ask during my appointment, she was so warm, patient, and wonderful to deal with. Erica really listened to what I wanted and made helpful recommendations without ever being pushy. She helped me find the perfect dress and made the entire process easy and fun. I can’t imagine a better experience and am so grateful for her!

Ja
Review №22

I loved everything about their store. The selection. The customer service. Everything. I loved working with Erica!!!!!

Jo
Review №23

I can’t believe this boutique was right around the corner! The pricing and selection was exceptional in this elevated shop. From scheduling my appointment to purchasing my dress, Erica was top notch! I loved the personal touch she had on my styling. She paid attention to the dresses I had requested and was able to further suggest perfect gowns to try - as well as options I could add or edit from certain gowns. Ericahad great knowledge of the designers, fabrications, fit and alternations. She went above and beyond to have the dress I chose available for my wedding. I can’t say “thank you” enough!

Ab
Review №24

My experience at Calvet Couture was wonderful. Prior to my arrival, Erica had all of the dresses I had asked to try already pulled. She also gave me a quick tour of the store inventory, and made suggestions to things she thought I might particularly like. It really made me feel special. After postponing for so long (thanks, COVID), this was the first time I really got to feel like a bride, and it was an experience I will not forget. Erica also helped me a lot with my indecisiveness (when you try on a dozen dresses, you can easily get overwhelmed/confused); Erica was there to reassure me/gently remind me of what my original likes/dislikes were and it helped to cut through all of the confusion so that I could stick to my original look. She made wonderful suggestions regarding sleeve changes, jewelry, and veils. The store selection is amazing; plenty for every body type and style. 10/10 would recommend!

Ka
Review №25

Such a great experience! Erica is the sweetest and truly went above and beyond to make everything perfect. She was extremely patient with me and flexible with scheduling. Not to mention that the shop carries such beautiful dresses! I would highly recommend Erica and Calvet Couture to all future brides!

La
Review №26

From the moment you walk in, you feel so welcomed! The space is beautiful with a wide variety of stunning dresses. Having the right stylist to assist you in your dress try on is SO important! It truly makes a huge impact on your overall experience. I was so thrilled to work with Erica! She had great energy and was very upbeat, patient, sweet and made my whole experience so special. She also very quickly learned my style and what I was looking for in a dress! Without a doubt recommend you check out this lovely shop. 10/10 in every way

El
Review №27

Calvet Couture was the first place I went when searching for my wedding dress. They have a great array of dresses and carried several different designers. I had such a positive experience with Erica! She was so sweet and attentive, and made great recommendations throughout the entire appointment. I was never once overwhelmed which was very important to me as I went into the appointment a bit nervous not knowing what exact style I was looking for. I would highly recommend Calvet Couture to any newly engaged brides looking for their wedding dress!

R
Review №28

I worked with Erica in October to find the dress of my dreams and wore my Pronovias gown last weekend for my wedding. I went to a few other boutiques in the area while I was shopping around and Calvet Couture was my favorite experience! We had the boutique to ourselves and got personalized attention. Erica was funny, sweet and made what could have been a stressful rush order(5months) a breeze!I am not lying when I say I want to wear my dress every day! Thank you Erica!

Er
Review №29

I’ve followed Calvet Couture for ages now, almost as soon as I got engaged! I was super super excited to try on dresses by Pronovias. They were so incredibly elegant! But I wasn’t expecting to have by far the best customer service I’ve had yet planning my wedding. Maybe even the best customer service I’ve had period. Erica (my names also Erica lol) was the sweetest person ever and she was genuinely pumped, enjoying the process the entire time. After seeing Calvet Couture Sarasota is one the best in the nation, there’s no surprise after such an amazing experience.

Ja
Review №30

I had a wonderful experience! I went to Calvet Couture in September and was helped by Erica. Erica was very kind and knowledgeable. She was very graceful in jumping in when I had questions or needed an tie breaker decision between my mom and I, but also was very good at giving us space to really see how I felt in the dresses. She let us take our time and never felt push-y or sales-y. I never thought I would go with a sample sale dress, after seeing samples at other stores that were very stained/torn, but ended up getting one here, as all of the samples were immaculate. The store itself is very cute, too!

Ol
Review №31

Most beautiful bridal dress shop!Erica was absolutely INCREDIBLE! She went above and beyond to make my saying “yes to dress” experience the absolute best!

Ka
Review №32

We made an appointment at Calvet Couture Bridal Shop downtown Sarasota and were welcomed by Ms. Erica Hall, Bridal Consultant. It was a three-generational visit: future bride, mother of the bride, and Grandmother… Erica made us feel right at home, and gave us exclusive attention, helping the bride to try on different styles of bridal gowns and veils and helping her to focus on her personal style preferences. I shot photos of her from different vantage points so the bride could review the photos afterward and make her selection of the perfect dress. There were so many beautiful gowns and veils, brand names we recognized, and beautiful accessories. Erica showed us different ways to bustle the gowns and we all had some good laughs – what a very special afternoon that was! Ms. Erica Hall is so professional, and you can tell she enjoys working with the brides – I would highly recommend this store for the “personal touch!Dr. Barbara Fleener & Dr. Carola Fleener, Sarasota, FL.

Le
Review №33

Dresses were nice. Fun factor for the Bride to be was poor at best! This is a special time - make it special!

Or
Review №34

Ana you made my dreams come through! My experience in Calvet Couture was unlike no other. I have found my dream dress for the most important day of my life, thanks to you! Your genuine interest in my wedding, your experience, honesty & knowledge made my visit to your boutique a heavenly experience... I’m still on a high now & cannot wait to walk down the aisle in my dress... thank you so much!!! Dreams do come through

Ju
Review №35

I work in the wedding industry and Calvet is among the best bridal boutiques in all of Florida! If youre into Hayley Paige, this is THE boutique for you! Great selection, friendly and attentive staff -- all around a great shop! P.S. Even though there is a by appointment only sign out front, they accept walk-ins as well

St
Review №36

Best bridal salon by far! Exactly what our area needed! Amazing selection with one of a kind dresses, and the sweetest owners ever. They have such a warm and welcoming atmosphere and helped create such a memorable experience for me!

Kr
Review №37

Nicole and Fondren went above and beyond to make my experience wonderful. They spent A TON of time with me and were very responsive via email and phone. They are great to work with and have a beautiful salon. If you are looking for a beautiful wedding dress, you should definitely go to this salon!

Ke
Review №38

I could not have asked for a more pleasurable experience searching for and finding the most important dress i will ever purchase! Nicole and Fondran made what could have been a stressful situation, a wonderful day that I will never forget. Blush Bridal Sarasota has THE most beautiful assortment of bridal gowns; it was hard to choose!!! The the veils and accessories!!! You have to see it to believe it! But when I tried on THE dress I knew it!!! Thank you Blush Bridal Sarasota!

Le
Review №39

Amazing customer service. Fondren goes above and beyond. I never felt pressured and she listened to what I was looking for to help me find my perfect gown. Cant wait for my big day!

Re
Review №40

The experience Fondren gave me was pretty magical from the moment we walked into the store. I went with my future mother-in-law and sisters. She gave us a VIP experience with one-on-one attention, champagne, and let me take a million pictures. My dream dress is now hanging in my closet waiting for the big day, and I have Fondren to thank. Dont miss the beautiful gowns she has in her store!

Sh
Review №41

This boutique is so beautiful and is also filled with the most beautiful selection gowns Ive seen! Also, the customer service was incredible. They were very friendly, helpful and supportive and put me right at ease with a no pressure/no hassle atmosphere. I found an incredible Reem Acra dress and cannot wait to wear it! Thank you!!!

El
Review №42

We were so excited when a friend referred us to Blush! My mom and I thought that we were going to have to fly up to New York to find a unique selection like the one they carry at Blush. I knew that I wanted to find something special for my wedding day and was over the moon to find that Blush carried so many incredible designers. My hardest decision was which gown to pick! I found my gown during one of their trunk shows last summer. Nicole and Fondern were amazing, they didnt put any unwanted pressure on me and really made the experience something that I will always remember. I cant wait for one of my friends to get engaged so I can refer them to Blush (and hopefully come along as well)! Also, Mirta their seamstress was AMAZING and made my gown fit perfectly for my wedding. We had a destination wedding and she helped me stick to my timeline and was so accommodating.

Pa
Review №43

Fondrens number one concern is helping you find the dress, wherever it may be...she never once made my experience feel like it was about the sale! Highly recommend.

Am
Review №44

Blush Bridal SAVED my wedding, The boutique and selection are stunning, they are truly the best in the business and I do not mean just on the east coast. BB helped me perfect my beautiful Inbal Dror gown and I could not be more thankful for them! They are so sweet, knowledgeable and efficient, dont trust your big day to anyone else!!

Fi
Review №45

Beautiful store and the staff was so friendly and helpful. Amazing overall experience!!!

Ho
Review №46

Wonderful service!!! Ana is such a lovely person. She helps me to have my dream wedding dress- Ines Di Santo Spicy in very short time and help me find the alteration- Ms. Mirta. Both Ana and Mirta are extraordinary sweet. I love Calvet Couture and Mirta alteration and I would recommend to all the Bride-to-be to their shop. They have a great variety of high-end wedding gown. You will find your dream wedding gown here.

Ca
Review №47

My experience with Blush was second to none! I visited 3 other shops in Tampa/St Pete and spoke on the phone to 3 others located in Orlando and Miami. A friend mentioned that a new bridal shop had opened in Sarasota, and I am so glad she did! I never would have found my perfect gown anywhere else!Shopping Experience: I ended up visiting Blush 3 times before finally selecting a gown. Once I made my decision, I actually waited a week and brought my dad down to Sarasota to see the dress before placing the order. Each time I visited the shop, I was greeted like an old friend. I never once felt pressured into making a purchase, or that I needed to make a decision unless I was in love with a gown.Gown Selection: Nicole and Fondren have done an absolutely amazing job curating the designers and gowns in their boutique. Every gown is truly unique, meaning you wont look like a cookie cutter bride in something from Blush. Beyond what they have in the store, they can bring in other gowns made by their designers. During the selection process, I saw a picture of a gown on a wedding blog and fell in love. I contacted the blogger and was told she didnt know the name of the gown and believed that it was discontinued anyway. Not one to give up hope, I emailed Blush the picture, and lo and behold they not only found the gown,but arranged to have it flown in for my appointment! They will do whatever it takes to help find you the dress of your dreams.Overall Vibe/Ambiance: Blush is one of the most beautiful stores that I have ever shopped in! Even their bathroom is adorable! Honestly, Its worth visiting them just to lounge on their sofa, sip champagne, and stare at the flower wall. The design of the store really lends a fun, girly, one of a kind vibe to the experience!Dress shopping at Blush was an all around WONDERFUL experience!

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  • Address:1409 1st St unit a, Sarasota, FL 34236, United States
  • Site:http://calvetcouturebridal.com/
  • Phone:+1 941-316-1615
Categories
  • Bridal shop
  • Wedding service
  • Wedding store
Working hours
  • Monday:11AM–5PM
  • Tuesday:11AM–5PM
  • Wednesday:11AM–5PM
  • Thursday:11AM–5PM
  • Friday:10AM–4PM
  • Saturday:Closed
  • Sunday:Closed
Service options
  • Curbside pickup:Yes
  • In-store pickup:Yes
  • In-store shopping:Yes
Health & safety
  • Appointment required:Yes
  • Mask required:Yes
  • Staff wear masks:Yes
  • Staff required to disinfect surfaces between visits:Yes
Highlights
  • Identifies as women-led:Yes
Planning
  • LGBTQ friendly:Yes
Payments
  • Debit cards:Yes
  • Credit cards:Yes
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