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5.0 of 5 stars.
Hannelore's was the first and last bridal boutique I visited (out of many) in search of my bridal gown. I first went to Hannelore's around Christmas last year, and Pamela let me pick out as many...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I am getting married in June 2010 and went to Hannelore's with two bridesmaids to look at wedding dresses. The prices were breathtaking (in the several thousand dollar range, and thus out of my...
yelp.com - user review - 06/28/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I would give this place no stars if I could. I went there last night with two friends to show them a dress that I had found somewhere else because I knew they had that designer and style there from...
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Can I possibly take stars OFF of this notorious establishment? A scarlet letter or two instead, perhaps?? I'm not even kidding. The fact that I have to settle for giving even one star to them makes me...
yelp.com - user review - 04/26/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Meghan - I had the same expereince Khem. I was trying on a sample sale dress. It was only 10 minutes of my life but left me with complete disgust for the entire bridal shop industry. I said I was...
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I had my first fitting with Claudia, one of the seamstress. It went very well. We spent time trying different bustles, veils and other accessories. It went very well and I didn't feel rushed at...
yelp.com - user review - 03/04/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This review is over several visits. We waited 10 minute after the appointment and we just started to try on dresses ourselves. They didn't seem to know that you could switch fabrics out, so I have...
yelp.com - user review - 02/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I loved Hannelore's. I know there are mixed reviews out there and I can understand, however I dealt with Danielle and she was fantastic. I made an appt and came in during the week, so perhaps that...
yelp.com - user review - 02/03/2009
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There is no customer service at Hannelores. They are so nice when you first come in, but after you order with them, they change. My bridesmaid dress came in. I went for 4 fittings. Every time I went in, there...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/01/2008
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I went to a number of bridal shops in the DC area and found this store to have the most rude employees. Before looking at the dresses, I showed the sales associate pictures of dresses I liked and told her the...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/06/2008
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Despite all the bad customer service reviews of Hannelore's, I decided to go only because a certain designer was holding a trunk show there. My experience purchasing the dress was okay because I knew pretty...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/03/2008
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This is the first review of anything I have ever written, but the service at Hannelore's was so atrocious that I feel compelled to get this information in the public domain. I hope it will be helpful to other...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/27/2008
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Despite all the bad customer service reviews of Hannelore's, I decided to go only because a certain designer was holding a trunk show there. My experience purchasing the dress was okay because I knew pretty...
weddingwire.com - user review - 10/22/2008
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I would not reccomend this vendor. Once you bought the dress from them and they had your money, they were done with you and didnt care if your dress was right. I went in for two fittings and they FINALLY got...
weddingwire.com - user review - 10/13/2008
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This is a big, fancy dress shop in Old Town Alexandria, VA and if I could do it again I would stay away from this store. You can order the same gown somewhere else and save yourself and your bridesmaids...
weddingwire.com - user review - 10/06/2008
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Beautiful dress collection - my dress was Monique Lhuillier, and the seamstress worked with the lace fantastically. Sometimes the salespeople could be a bit abrasive.
weddingwire.com - user review - 10/01/2008
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Hannelore's has one of the largest selections of bridal gowns in the Washington, DC area. This is the reason they are popular. With the exception of the nice woman who sold me my dress, I found Hannelore's to...
weddingwire.com - user review - 09/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I went with a gf who is going to be a bride in June of 09. We heard bad things about this place from another gf and we were a bit iffy. Maybe it's because of who you get, or maybe they dramatically...
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2008
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My experience with Hannelore's was absolutely nothing like what is described in the other reviews on this site. I came to Hannelore's after accompanying a friend to the shop when she was looking for her gown....
citysearch.com - user review - 09/01/2008
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The Hannelore staff leaves a lot to be desired when it comes to being polite. They are not very friendly and are very expensive. They do have a large selection of dresses, and I love the dress I got from them....
weddingwire.com - user review - 08/26/2008
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The dress was gorgeous and affordable. The staff was exceptional and the alterations were done in house and were of the best quality.
weddingwire.com - user review - 07/25/2008
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I bought the bridesmaid's dress, veil and shoes at Hannelore's. While they were without mistakes, the ladies were all very responsive and nice. When I went to pick out my bridesmaid's dress the attendant...
weddingwire.com - user review - 07/12/2008
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I've read so many bad reviews about this place that I promised to myself that I would never-ever go in there. However, never say never. After we've been to several salons in Alexandria on this day (and all of...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/12/2008
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I went to try on bridal gowns and Khem assisted me. Don't go here if you are modest or shy- they stay in the dressing room with you the whole time--I think they assume you will tear the dress if you put it on...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/09/2008
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I had a very wonderful experience at Hannelore's. I purchased my wedding dress there and went numerous other times with my bridesmaids to find dresses for them. Each time, whether it was with or without an...
weddingwire.com - user review - 07/06/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Below is my 5-star review of this place... but I advise you to scroll down to see my most recent "below" 1-star review (hence the 2-star overall rating): Loved this place. Between Dallas (where I used...
yelp.com - user review - 06/26/2008
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I hate, hate, hate this place. I don't understand how they can be so rude! I was so looking forward to trying on wedding dresses. It sounded like so much fun!!! It was dreadful! My sales lady was just...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/23/2008
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I went to Hannelore's with a friend who was getting married a few years ago. They were rude and haughty. The woman managed to insult the university that the bride and I attended before we even got started. My...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/17/2008
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I worked with a bridal consultant named Chem and she absolutely was the most incompetent and annoying person I have ever met. After trying 4 dresses, she basically yelled at me for not having a vision and made...
weddingwire.com - user review - 06/02/2008
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Hannelore's carries an extensive line of designer wedding gowns. I was reluctant to visit Hannelore's after reading some of the negative reviews. But my experience was actually quite pleasant. The attendant...
weddingwire.com - user review - 05/31/2008
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Agreeing with my mother in law's comment below, if we would have read the reviews before hand, we would have not even bothered with the place. AWFUL. Far from CLASSY. STUFFY...and I could go on. I have had...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/27/2008
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Had I read the reviews before our apt. I would have skipped this so called establishment altogether. This is suppose to be a wonderful joyful occasion for the bride to be and also for anyone experiencing it...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/27/2008
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Every time I think of my wedding gown, I think of how Hannelore herself swatted my behind! I had snapped at her assistant who I thought was flirting with my husband to be. When I took my mother in law to pick...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/25/2008
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We used Hannelore's for our tuxedos/suits. I would highly recommend going there during off hours (not at night or weekends) if possible. A few of our groomsmen went when it was busy and were rushed through...
weddingwire.com - user review - 04/25/2008
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I had a horrible experience over the weekend with Hannelores!!! Khem was my consultant and she was so rude to me. I don't even know how you can act that way and still have self respect. She has no people...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/14/2008
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I was so disappointed. The lady who was assigned to me was not helpful at all...in fact she was down right rude. I will never go there again. I found a dress I liked but I am taking my business elsewhere!
openlist - user review - 04/14/2008
I liked the selection (well, I did find my dress there) but when the dress arrived, it was the wrong color (it was pure white while I ordered an off-white version). The store failed to notify me that the...
weddingwire.com - user review - 01/04/2008
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I wish I found this site before I went for my appointment. For years I couldn't wait to step inside Hannelore's as a bride...and when I finally did, it ruined my entire day (seriously, I had a morning...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/12/2007
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I tried on dresses at Hannelores of Old Town and I couldnt believe how horribly rude a salesperson named Kim and some of the employees are at this store. I have never been treated so inappropriately and been...
kudzu.com - user review - 12/04/2007
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I would like to start off by saying how horribly rude Kim and some of the employees are at this store. I have never been treated so rudely and been laughed at by a wedding consultant when asked simple...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/02/2007
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My first experience at Hannelore's was lukewarm, but I found a dress that I loved. I was told they would contact me when the dress came in...After several phone calls- I talked to an associate who said the...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/17/2007
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As many of the previous reviewers have said, this place is terrible. Let me start out by saying that I read these reviews before going to Hannelore's but I am one of those people who has to see for themself...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/07/2007
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The sales associates at Hannelore's are not the nicest people in the world as other brides mentioned on their reviews. They will probably ignore you as if they've never met you before once the sale is complete...
weddingwire.com - user review - 10/16/2007
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Somewhat expensive, but the people there are wonderful. Their hours were very flexible to meet my time constraints. The fittings were great, and all the ladies there were extremely nice, helpful and supportive...
weddingwire.com - user review - 09/18/2007
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BAD EXPERIENCE. SUCKED SUCKED SUCKED SUCKED SUCKED SUCKED SUCKED SUCKED SUCKED SUCKED SUCKED SUCKED SUCKED SUCKED SUCKED SUCKED SUCKED SUCKED SUCKED SUCKED SUCKED SUCKED SUCKED SUCKED SUCKED SUCKED SUCKED...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/15/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
This bridal store sucks beyond any comparison. The salespersons have rude, haughty and I'm-better-than-you attitudes, perhaps carefully presented to project an exclusive image, but unfortunately gains...
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2007
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I definitely don??????t recommend this horrible place. I had made an appointment at Hannelore?????'s which they confirmed via email. My mother had come in from SC, and my future mother-in-law had come from PA....
citysearch.com - user review - 09/04/2007
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I definitely don't recommend this horrible place.I had made an appointment at Hannelore's which they confirmed via email. My mother had come in from SC, and my future mother-in-law had come from PA...
judysbook.com - user review - 09/04/2007
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Hannelore's gets a bad reputation for service, but I had a delightful experience with Daniella, who never pushed me outside of my style or budget comfort zones. Hannelore's has the top selection in the DC area...
weddingwire.com - user review - 08/23/2007
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If you are a bride with any amount of class, or respect for your bridal party, do NOT go to Hannelore's. The staff is completely rude and judgemental, and I have been told something different each time I speak...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/05/2007
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For my wedding, I wanted a Monique Lhuillier Dress that only Hannelore's carried. Hannelore's was the only bridal boutique I went to because they had such an extensive variety of dress selection that i knew I...
weddingwire.com - user review - 05/02/2007
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I must say, I have always heard mixed reviews about Hannelores, its either you hate them or love them. I personally loved them. I had first rate service when picking out my wedding gown and bridesmaind...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/20/2007
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They are a little pricey but customer service is very good and selection is great!
weddingwire.com - user review - 03/27/2007
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I went here and had a decent experience. I made the appt the day before - staff was helpful and it only took a minute to get an appt for the very next day. I had a really hard to fit bridesmaid, and we had had...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/24/2007
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I went here and had a good experience. One of my bridesmaids was very hard to fit, but Hannelore's had larger sizes for her to try and were really nice about helping her find a dress that fit and loo...
judysbook.com - user review - 03/24/2007
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Hannelore's really made me feel like a princess while trying on wedding dresses. The staff was very helpful in providing ideas for dresses I might not have looked at originally. I actually ended up going with...
weddingwire.com - user review - 02/20/2007
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I got my wonderful wedding gown at Hannelore's. After visiting about 6 other stores, I chose this store because I had a great experience with the staff on my first visit. They were very helpful and responsive...
weddingwire.com - user review - 02/04/2007
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I worked with Cristelle (I've heard experiences can vary greatly depending on your salesperson) to order my Christos dress during a trunk sale and my Toni Federici veil. I had a very pleasant experience...
weddingwire.com - user review - 02/01/2007
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I got my wedding dress from this Alexandria shop. They have two floors - so plenty of dresses - and large fitting rooms. They carry Domestic and Imported dresses in every price range - well it seemed ...
judysbook.com - user review - 01/22/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Don't go to this place.I went to a lot of bridal boutiques and this one was blah.The woman that was helping me was rude. She wouldn't let me try on anythign outside of my price range. She rushed me...
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2007
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I worked with Taylor and she was wonderful to work with. I know there have been a lot of bad reviews of some of the other people that work here, but she was very nice to work with. My mom actually did the...
weddingwire.com - user review - 01/16/2007
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Hannelore's is one of the biggest bridal shops in the area. I did not look at wedding gowns there because I wanted a more personal experience and I had not heard the nicest things about the people who work at...
weddingwire.com - user review - 12/21/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Not a bride. Never been a bride. No plans in the near future to be a bride. But I know things "bridal." I've been to this store several times with bride-to-be friends so let me impart my wisdom....
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2006
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Again, no appointment, but any time I asked even a short question, I was given the curtest possible reply that the associate could muster before she made it VERY clear that I was not a priority or even an...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/07/2006
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Most of the reviews I've seen for Hannelore's have been very negative. While it's true that most of the staff is snotty and rude, it's not the case of everyone there. I worked with Danielle, a fanta...
judysbook.com - user review - 04/16/2006
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Great selection but bad service / inflated prices. I ordered my wedding gown and was charged a $100 rush fee to get dress in time and I am now 2 weeks away from my wedding and the dress still isn't here!!! I...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/11/2006
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I purchased my Paris tiara from Hannelore's, and was pleased with the variety. However, the staff is extremely rude!!! I am so glad I had already purchased my dress at Saks, because I don't think I could have...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/04/2006
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I tried on bridesmaid dresses here. They have a HUGE selection, so that was great. However, the service left me very uneasy, and I ultimately did not buy the dresses from them for this reason. Some of the...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/13/2006
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I went to Hannelore's Bridal Salon when I was searching for a wedding gown for myself, and I found that the staff was very snotty and not willing to cooperate with my budget. They have a nice selecti...
judysbook.com - user review - 12/21/2005
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I went to Hannelore's when I was looking for my bridal gown. I wasn't thrilled with my salesperson and I couldn't quite afford all of the dresses I tried on, either. I recently went back (to their...
judysbook.com - user review - 12/10/2005
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The staff at Hannelores seemed very rude, and when I told them my budget they still seemed pushy and were directing me toward dresses that I could not afford. They have nice bridal and bridesmaids dresses, but...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/30/2005
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This place was HORRIBLE to go to. The woman there are so unhelpful and are so rude. They make you feel very unwelcomed. The dresses are very nice and they have a good selection, but they are also very...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/10/2005
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Although Hannelore's has some of the most beautiful formal and wedding attire available in the area, the staff appears to be fairly snobby and the prices are exorbitant. The store requires an appoint...
judysbook.com - user review - 10/28/2005
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In addition to great wedding dresses, they have a huge selection of bridesmaids dresses to choose from. It is great to go there to be able to try so many on in one place. The store is larger than most...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/14/2005
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I went dress shopping here even though I had heard the service isn't that great. I had no problems making my appointment so I went in with an open mind. I was there with only my mom and the woman critiized me...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/02/2005
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My friend is getting married and we all went dress shopping with her a few weeks ago. She gave the salesperson her price range. The woman kept bringing us dresses that were over 1000 more expensive than she...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/30/2005
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While the dresses at Hannelore's are to die for, the service is very snotty. I wasn't too happy to be steered to a dress that was nothing like the photos I brought in and waaaay above my budget. That's just a...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/07/2005
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While Hannelore's gets great reviews from many people my experience there was a little bit of a let down. I felt that they were a little too snotty and did not listen to what I wanted. I asked for a c...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/07/2005
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Hannelore's is known for being extremely off-hand, but I always like to try something for myself before making a decision. I walked in, to ask about making an appointment and didn't realize that the woman...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/27/2005
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