Reviews from Marry Me Tampa Bay Couples

Marry Me Tampa Bay curates the below reviews from real couples whom we’ve personally interviewed. As Tampa Bay’s most trusted wedding planning resource, these reviews are 100% accurate and aren’t created by fake accounts.

  • I wanted a gown that felt elegant and effortlessly sophisticated. From the beginning, I was drawn to the clean structure of Mikado fabric. Its crisp lines represented the strength, stability, and foundation we are building in our marriage. To soften those structured elements, I paired the gown with delicate lace sleeves that brought in a sense of romance and femininity.

    Finding my dress was an experience I’ll cherish forever. My bridal stylist at Truly Forever Bridal, Ash, made me feel completely seen from the very beginning. She didn’t simply help me try on dresses. She physically sat on the floor beside me, listened to my vision, and helped me dream through every possibility. I told her I envisioned sleeves and wanted to feel both covered and feminine. When she returned with a strapless gown, I was admittedly surprised since I had been so certain that wasn’t what I wanted. With a smile, she simply said, ‘Trust me, you might be surprised.’

    She was absolutely right. It was the third dress I tried on, and the moment I stepped in front of the mirror, tears filled my eyes. Ash added temporary lace sleeves so I could fully envision the finished look, and suddenly everything came together. For the first time, I felt completely confident, elegant, and entirely myself. It’s a moment I’ll never forget, and one I’ll always be grateful to Ash for helping create.

    – Bridgette and Austin |
  • When it came to finding my dress, I wanted something that felt timeless, elegant, and uniquely me. As a huge fan of classic films, I have always been drawn to the glamour and sophistication of old Hollywood.

    The moment I walked into Truly Forever Bridal and saw the dress displayed, I immediately knew it was the one. Its classic beauty paired with a unique, vintage-inspired silhouette perfectly captured the timeless elegance I had envisioned for my wedding day.

    – Evann and Ankur |
  • I had attended a few industry networking events at Truly Forever Bridal and loved how friendly and welcoming the staff was.

    My dress was actually totally different than what I imagined. I had envisioned plain and beachy, but tried this one on and knew it was meant to be.

    – Stef and Justin |
  • Texture and details have always been important to me, so I wanted my dress to have lots of heavy detail and beading as well as floral detail. I wanted something textured, beaded, floral, form-fitting, and unique.

    I have always loved Truly Forever Bridal and used them for hemming bridesmaids dresses in the past. I knew they had a large collection and figured it would be the perfect location. It was a wonderful experience!

    – Lauren and David |
  • I originally did not want a wedding dress of my own, as we planned to elope. However, since we were having a reception at The Hotel Zamora, my mom and sister encouraged me to find a dress of my own so I could experience wedding dress shopping and possibly have a dress to pass down to future daughters.

    I chose Truly Forever Bridal. I went wedding dress shopping less than two months prior to the reception, so I had to find a dress that fit right off the rack due to timing. I loved the dress’s corset and the fact that it had pockets! It made me feel like a true bride.

    – Hayley and Robbie |
  • For my wedding dress, I initially imagined myself in a clean and simple, all-satin gown. When I went to a few bridal shops to try on those dress styles, I fell in love with so many; however, I did not necessarily feel like a bride.

    I heard that Truly Forever Bridal had a large selection of dresses, so I made an appointment there next to continue my search. I was pleasantly surprised when I arrived. Truly Forever Bridal is basically like 10 bridal shops in one warehouse. It was incredible, and so was Ash, my amazing stylist, who also became a great friend throughout the process!

    I tried on several dresses that Ash found throughout the store to match my vision. I absolutely loved the pearl, corset bodice, and dramatic satin skirt and train with the front slit on the Milla Nova gown I ended up choosing.

    – Marshay and Daniel |
  • I always dreamed of a stunning, show-stopper dress. Being plus-size and having had a baby less than a year ago, I struggled to find something that matched my vision. I actually went to five dress shops before Truly Forever Bridal, and I found that many places were not truly size-inclusive.

    Truly Forever Bridal was completely different—they not only carry every size but also every style, and their seamstress is absolutely incredible. The sales team was amazing, too. They really listened and helped me customize my gown with an attached overskirt so I could have two unique looks in one.

    Another detail I loved was their concierge and on-site steaming service. Since my family was traveling in from out of town, I hired them to come to Opal Sands to steam not only my dress, but also my husband’s jacket and pants, my mother’s dress, and a few other outfits we needed touched up. That extra level of care made everything stress-free and polished for the big day.

    – Brielle and Larry |
  • “I didn’t have a wedding dress inspiration; I just wanted something simple and elegant to match our wedding aesthetic.

    I chose Truly Forever Bridal because of their reviews and their large inventory. My wedding dress experience was amazing. I only have positive things to say about the whole experience. I was not expecting to find my dress on the first go, but I unexpectedly found the perfect dress.”

    – Taylor and Chris |
  • Truly Forever Bridal provided a one-of-a-kind shopping experience. We had a private room, a great sales associate, and endless dresses to try. I also had the alterations done in-house, which was super convenient.

    – April and Tyler |
  • I had no idea what type of dress I wanted. I loved so many different styles and designers. I started by looking online at various bridal stores in the area and found that Truly Bridal Forever had the most dresses I loved. My experience there was amazing! The consultant I worked with actually found my dress for me. I picked out about 10-12 gowns to try on but didn’t love any of them. Then, she brought me my wedding gown, and the moment I put it on, I knew it was the one!

    – Brianna and Adam |
  • I really wanted more of a party dress versus a bridal look.

    I had an amazing shopping experience because Truly Forever Bridal had the most inventory out of all the bridal shops, and I was able to try on all different styles. They also have a seamstress on site who did a fantastic job with my alterations. The material of my dress was a thicker glitter fabric that was still form-fitting. My mom had the idea of adding the thicker strap that fell off my shoulder. I couldn’t recommend Truly Forever Bridal enough for brides-to-be!

    – Marissa and Thomas |
  • My wedding dress inspiration was simplistic and timeless. I wanted a minimal amount of detail on my dress and always dreamed of a very simple, elegant look with buttons all down the back. I honestly surprised myself when I found my dress and fell in love with it, as the detailing on the bottom of the dress was more intricate than I thought I would want! The back of my dress was originally styled to clip together and form a sort of spider web design, but we decided it would be much more my style to keep the back of the dress open. I am so happy with how it turned out, and I felt beyond beautiful in my dress that day.

    I heard about Truly Forever Bridal from a friend and wanted to check it out. This was the only store I ended up looking in, and my experience was incredible! The girl who helped me was wonderful and patient (as I am very picky) and shared in the excitement when I knew I found the perfect dress. I had the most amazing time and have recommended them to every bride-to-be since!

    – Katie and Michael |
  • My wedding dress inspiration was also classic and timeless. I wanted something that matched the theme of our day and would withstand the test of time. I found a gorgeous satin strapless ball gown at Truly Forever Bridal and instantly knew it was the one! They also had a lace bolero that I wanted to add on for the ceremony and then take off for the reception, which was neat because it gave me the chance to have two looks with just one dress. My cathedral veil was also from the shop, so I got to get all three pieces of my dress in one place! Truly Forever was wonderful because they had all their dresses off-the-rack, so I didn’t have to wait for any special ordering. I got to leave with my dress right away and just get alterations to fit it just right to my body. I can’t rave enough about their service and assistance in finding the perfect dress!

    – Courtney and Hudson |
  • My whole style and the wedding itself are juxtapositions, and that’s how I like it: timeless and funky. I did a neck scarf instead of a veil, and it was full of colorful flowers; it was not super traditional, but I loved it.

    My first dress was intricate and unique with a sheer skirt, while my reception dress from Truly Forever Bridal was a timeless high-neck low-back sheath dress. They were so opposite but so complementary. I loved that Truly Forever has the ability to let you leave with your dress that day. There are very few bridal shops that do that, and it was a huge turn-on for me. I loved my experience from the setup, my bridal stylist, the owner, and everything in between.

    – Gabi and Kyle |
  • When I started to look for a wedding dress, I wanted to make sure I was comfortable and wearing something that would knock my husband off his feet! I went to two stores in Sarasota. The first store had so many options and there were so many that looked great on me but they just didn’t feel like the one. When I went to Truly Forever Bridal Sarasota, I tried on about three before I found the one. Honestly, my family’s opinion did not matter at that moment. I literally knew I found the dress right when I looked in the mirror! My consultant, Laura, was so great; she knew what dress to pick that would fit my body type as well as my personality.

    I chose Truly Forever Bridal because I wanted to stick to a local wedding dress shop that was close to me. This shop was also on our wedding planner’s preferred vendor list so I knew I couldn’t go wrong here. I also learned it is super convenient to have your dress shop nearby because I did have to do about three fittings until I got to take my dress home.

    – Jaeda and John |
  • I wanted a dress that was modern but still bridal. I tried on a few dresses that were more minimalistic, but I couldn’t shake the feeling that you only get one chance to wear a beautiful bridal gown! This dress ended up checking all of my boxes. It had a classy v-neck, lace, modern, and the slit in the front was perfection.

    After striking out at a few Atlanta bridal boutiques, I was getting a little overwhelmed and realized it was time to recruit help from my best friends! My matron of honor made the appointment at Truly Forever Bridal, where we met up with my bridesmaid crew the weekend of my Tampa bridal shower. The manager, Jadyn, helped me find my dream gown. She was amazing, listened, and provided feedback while still giving me space to make my own decisions and fall in love with my gown.

    – Amber and Will |
  • I wanted an A-line dress. Truly Forever Bridal has a large warehouse of dresses, and you try on dresses that are your size. I walked out with a dress that day.

    We booked the Diamond Suite for all of my girls to come with and had food and drinks there. They did a good job of listening to what I liked and did not like and were able to pull a bunch of dresses to try on.

    – Chelsea and Chris |
  • “Truly Forever Bridal was perfect when it came to picking out my wedding dress. They did an excellent job of helping me find exactly what I was looking for. Without a doubt my gorgeous open back wedding dress truly made me feel special.”

    – Erica and Thomas |
  • “I chose Truly Forever Bridal because of their abundance of gowns available to purchase and take home the same day. My consultant helped me try on a variety of dresses and helped find exactly what I was looking for in a dress!”

    – Jenna and Christopher |
  • “I absolutely loved the selection of dresses at the show, so I felt like I would be able to find just the type of dress I was looking for at their boutique. The dress I chose was exactly what I was looking for, and I couldn’t have felt more like a princess. The team at Truly Forever Bridal definitely helped me find my dream dress.”

    – Ashleigh and Michael |
  • “I went to Truly Forever Bridal because my cousin had bought her wedding dress there the year prior and we had a great time with the amazing staff. I felt like I hit the jackpot when Laura introduced herself as my consultant. She truly listened when I explained my vision. The first dress I put on was the one I chose! I didn’t want to take it off, and Laura knew it. She lined up all the dresses from most similar to the dress my heart was set on. I became less and less interested in every dress I tried on and just stopped her and said I want the first one. She smiled and told me she knew that was the one from the moment I put it on.”

    – Alyssa and James |
  • “I was amazed by the service I received at Truly Forever Bridal. The whole team was wonderful, and every dress they picked for me I felt beautiful in.”

    – Erin and Brandon |
  • Jordyn chose a white dress because it was simple and traditional; it also helped that the dress had pockets. Jordyn searched for local wedding dress stores and found great reviews for Truly Forever Bridal.

    For my super sentimental heart, there were a couple of factors: red is the color of Love! Red is also the color that keeps me connected to my grandmother because it was our favorite, and my mom wore a white and red dress when she got married. Those two ladies taught me so much about love, and I just wanted to keep them both close to me as I walked down the aisle to celebrate the new forever love I had with Jordyn.

    We shopped for the dresses together, as best friends, and the Truly Forever Bridal team listened attentively to each of our requests and worked hard to meet our expectations. When Jordyn requested alterations like removing lace from the dress, their tailor was confident she could complete the alterations that would make the dress perfect before our wedding.

    – Tiffiny and Jordyn |
  • I’ve always dreamed of a white long, classy and elegant wedding dress. I wanted my dress to be memorable and special.

    I opted for a mermaid/ trumpet wedding dress style because it was the best fit for my body. I felt beautiful yet comfortable.

    – Jen and Danny |