Fairytale Brides On A Shoestring Boutique
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Fairytale Brides On A Shoestring Boutique
Fairytale Brides is a unique bridal experience - Find your dream designer wedding gown at deeply discounted prices. Your purchase benefits select charities. Our nonprofit boutique is staffed solely by volunteers and offers discounted designer dresses in sizes 0-28. Help make a difference today. Here at Fairytale Brides on a Shoestring, we strongly believe in a whole new shopping experience.
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Our boutique was designed to offer reduced priced wedding gowns and accessories to women in a relaxed, congenial and supportive atmosphere. Fairytale Brides believes that the importance of the wedding ceremony should be kept on the future couple-to-be, rather than creating unmanageable wedding costs for couples just beginning their married life together.
The money [bride Julia] had spent was donated to a scholarship fund for a Montgomery County High School student that would be attending community college to study nursing. Every way of supporting the community that the couple could tie into their wedding plans made it more personal and memorable for them.
We have worked with Nomeda for many of our bridal shows and photoshoots, where she has styled our models beautifully! Rock Creek Mansion is a private event venue, offering both the intimacy of a private residence with the space of an elegant ballroom!

Elegancia Cater prepares, delivers and arranges every aspect of a reception from food preparation and service to silverware, and table arrangements, creating a mix of fine food, hospitality, and atmosphere to make any event a success!
At FTB, we believe that a "shoestring" budget does not mean you deserve anything other than a "fairytale" experience! All of our bridal consultants are trained volunteers that do NOT earn a commission from any gowns sold, therefore you will not feel any pressure to buy! Please note that our space is limited so we ask that you restrict you and your guests to no more than 3 people.
What is the return policy? All sales are final. Due to the special nature of our merchandise, we cannot accommodate refunds or exchanges. Please be sure of style, size, color, and any other specifications at the time of purchase. What can I donate? Bridal gowns from within the last 5 years in excellent condition.
Reviews (26)
Laurisha C.
Laurisha C.
Dec 26, 2021
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Truly gorgeous gowns that are unique and high quality! I like how intimate the store is and the owner really cares about the brides. Most of the gowns are above $800.
Sara E.
Sara E.
Dec 09, 2021
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The name "Fairytale Brides" is fitting. I didn't end up buying my dress here but the staff made me feel like an honored guest from start to finish. Out of all of the shops I went to, I think my experience here was the best. I was able to try on as many dresses as I liked, and the employees were so helpful. The prices were unbeatable, too. All of the dresses were lovely and high quality. I highly recommend coming here if you're working on a tight budget, or even if you're not. Saving money is always a good thing when paying for a wedding!
Liz Sisk
Liz Sisk
Nov 24, 2021
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Fairytale Bride was very flexible with me (I accidentally marked my calendar for the wrong weekend) and were very helpful at my appointment. I ended up loving the first dress I tried on and returned a few weeks later to purchase it after I couldn't stop thinking about it. I got a great deal on a gently used dress and love that my money is going towards local organizations instead of the wedding industry.
Traci S.
Traci S.
Nov 14, 2021
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Best experience bridal shopping. My daughter found the perfect gown and veil. Donna and associates were fantastic. We thought we would have to visit many bridal salons and perhaps look out of the area and here we were pleasantly surprised with selection of new and gently worn gowns. I highly recommend this business which is a non profit with volunteer staff. Thank you for an unforgettable bridal shopping experience.
Kaetlin Markwell
Kaetlin Markwell
Nov 04, 2021
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What an incredible group of folks. As a plus size bride, I have been really apprehensive of wedding dress shopping. I struggle with a lot of body dysmorphia and was certain I wouldn't find a dress I liked. Boy was I wrong! The ladies worked with me and my MoH to make me feel welcome and help me find a stunning dress in my size. Due to outside person reasons, I did not end up purchasing the dress but this first experience has made me feel so much more comfortable with the whole process. Never once did I feel judged and I would recommend Fairytale Brides to anyone and everyone who is interested in
Zach Jacobs
Zach Jacobs
Sep 23, 2021
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My fiancée and I had such an amazing experience at Fairytale Brides. The selection is fantastic and there were a number of dresses that fit our tight budget. Amparo was so kind in helping choose the dress. She’s a super star!! Plus, the money goes to a worthy charity or scholarship fund, so it makes you feel good in what you’re buying. Absolutely recommend this store to any bride! I wouldn’t want to go anywhere else.
Elizabeth H.
Elizabeth H.
May 01, 2021
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This bridal shop is one of a kind! All their dresses are donated and all the net proceeds go to charity.

Elizabeth, the sales manager, is so kind and makes all the brides feel comfortable. She also is amazing at finding dresses that were flattering for me. I highly recommend this place for any bride who wants to donate dresses or buy dresses at a discounted price!
Christine A.
Christine A.
May 01, 2021
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Such a great shop with a lovely mission! The staff is friendly and helpful. Everyone there is a volunteer as this shop is a non-profit and they donate all proceeds to 3 local charities. They carry designer wedding dresses both new with tags AND gently loved dresses that are at least half the designers price. I can't recommend this shop enough!
Lindsay B.
Lindsay B.
Jul 30, 2020
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My experience was so sweet and unique! I got to email in my size, budget and style interests with Elizabeth and she picked dresses accordingly. For my first time dress shopping, I was a bit skeptical that I would find something that worked and that made me feel like a bride. But I got my dress and it is gorgeous! Everyone was so accommodating and nice. The dresses and shop were very clean and environment felt so safe and inviting. I absolutely recommend!
Valerie Simon
Valerie Simon
May 11, 2020
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There wasn't anything I didn't love about Fairytale Brides! They helped me when I needed it the most! They fitted me into the perfect dress with less than a week before my wedding!!! They are truly the kindest group of people I have ever had the pleasure of meeting.. thank you Fairytale Brides, you made my day absolutely magical 💗💗💗
Ruth A.
Ruth A.
Jan 28, 2020
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I had a lovely experience with Fairytale Brides. I was dreading dress shopping but the ladies here were wonderful and made the experience pleasant for me and my mom. Lizette (and everybody else at the store) was attentive but also transparent about how certain styles looked on me - even though the dress looked good on me, they knew it wasn't *my* dress and would tell me so.

My mom and I were also the only ones at the store, so even though Lizette was the one helping me, the entire group of volunteers were very much involved in helping me find my dress.

Something to keep in mind is that
Kathryn Ladewski Jarosz
Kathryn Ladewski Jarosz
Nov 04, 2019
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I donated my wedding dress to this sweet store and I am so glad I did! It is a beautiful little store with what appear to be really lovely dresses. The volunteers were very kind and appreciative. I had my dress drycleaned before I went, but I honestly wish I had waited, because they will dryclean it for you at about half the cost. All in all, a really nice experience. I wish I had known about this place when I bought my dress! I highly recommend it to everyone, whether you are looking to buy a dress or donate yours!
Robin G.
Robin G.
Sep 24, 2019
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Excellent business with excellent prices and excellent customer service. We were greeted and assisted and the gowns are well priced and perfect. Why go elsewhere when you can give to charity through your purchase and get a deal?
P. T.
P. T.
Jun 27, 2019
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Best wedding dress shopping experience I've had, and so much fun when the dresses are more affordable than other places and the money goes to charity. Win-win!
Elizabeth W.
Elizabeth W.
Jun 22, 2019
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I have always been intimidated by the thought of going to a bridal salon, trying on a ton of dresses, and feeling pressured to decide on a wedding dress that day. Fairytale Bridawebsite has current inventory for you to browse. I was able to window shop in the comfort of my own home. I saw my dress and I was in love. I called them and they put the dress on hold for me. The dresses here are very gently used and donated. Sales go directly to a variety of charities and the staff are volunteers. I really love this because it feels amazing to give back! The staff members were extremely helpful and warm
Karrington Greenlee
Karrington Greenlee
Jun 04, 2019
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In went with a friend to help her find her wedding dress and we had a lovely time. The ladies working there were all really sweet and helpful. The prices were also reasonable! I'm not sure what size they go up to but she had a ton of options in the 10-12 range. Advice, most of the dresses have already been altered so be prepared to size up a little.
Rebecca Matthews
Rebecca Matthews
Nov 22, 2018
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I bought my wedding dress from this store over summer, and a necklace to match! Wonderful service and beautiful one-of-a-kind wedding dress selections, especially for petite brides such as myself. I am extremely satisfied and highly recommend this special shop!
Kristen D.
Kristen D.
Mar 31, 2018
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I had a frustrating experience here. I was very excited to come to shop for a wedding dress with my sister and mother, who were visiting from out of state. I made appointment several weeks out and received a confirmation. We drove from Baltimore to the area for the sole purpose of the appointment to learn that they were closing up shop for the afternoon for some type of event elsewhere. She seemed flustered by our arrival and explained she couldn't see us after her current appointment (we arrived 15 mins early). She suggested coming back the next day (Easter) or Monday (but we all have work
Elena K.
Elena K.
Jan 22, 2018
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First, the concept of having bridal shop with all volunteers and sales going to charity is amazing!

The volunteers are helpful and don't have personal commission or whatever to gain- so it's much better than feeling pressured for the wrong reasons! great selections and variety of prices!
Vivian H.
Vivian H.
Aug 27, 2017
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I've been to a few bridal stores already before so I had an idea of what I was looking for when I made an appointment at Fairytale brides.

The best part of this store is the proceeds go to charities which is a wonderful organization.
The pricing is also great on the dresses
and they have a nice selection (some dresses are designer and more expensive).
The woman assisting me and my friends was wonderful and kind offering suggestions. I did find one dress I really loved even though I knew it would have to have alterations.

The reason for the 2 stars is towards the end of my appointment the
Jeong L.
Jeong L.
Jun 18, 2017
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Thank you very much for your response and I commend you for supporting important causes in the Rockville/MoCo community. That being said, I would like to emphasize that the prices that we were quoted were 50% off as reflected by the average discounts shown on your website (not 75% as you state) for a wedding gown that had a rip.

https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/fairytale-brides-on-a-shoestring-boutique-rockville?select=Rhu1UXFID6bTJd5egGZEtg


While I understand serving the community is of utmost importance, a better balance has to be struck between pricing and serving your mission of helping
Ann M.
Ann M.
Jun 11, 2017
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I had a really great experience at this boutique today. It was my first time trying on wedding dresses and I was there by myself. The three volunteers who were there made the process easy, fun, and informative. They invited me to pull my own dresses and had a few other suggestions for ones they thought I might like/look good in. They encouraged me to think about what I liked and didn't like about each dress, which was very helpful. One of the girls was sweet enough to take front & back photos of me in every dress so I could send them to my mom and friends.

At the end of my appointment
Mary Gilliam
Mary Gilliam
Aug 12, 2016
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The kind and attentive stylists/volunteers at Fairytale Brides helped me find a beautiful and unique wedding dress that fit me like a glove! Moreover, it was at an unbelievable price, and all proceeds will go toward very important, local charities. I feel so blessed to have stumbled across such an amazing place, and would highly recommend it to my friends!
Vanya R.
Vanya R.
Apr 17, 2016
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This place is a gem, and I'm so happy to have found it!

I planned a day out to try on dresses, but didn't have the faintest idea where to start...so I started with a Yelp search. Fairytale Brides popped up with so many positive reviews and had the added element of supporting charities that benefit women and children. I set an appointment without the faintest idea of what style/designer/look I wanted, and barely had an idea of budget; but I wanted to be able to walk in and explore--which is exactly what I got.

My family and I looked through dresses and pulled those that I wanted to try
Di S.
Di S.
Oct 02, 2015
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I bought my dress here during September, and not only was I given excellent customer care in picking out a dress, I bought a beautiful wedding dress and matching veil for only $450! They had all different styles of dresses that were in perfect condition. I had to remind myself that these dresses were donated because they all looked brand new! I tried on about 10 different dresses and had to choose between three options. I was worried I wouldn't find a single dress never mind three!

Thank you for a wonderful experience!
Rebecca P.
Rebecca P.
Feb 21, 2015
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If you and looking for something locally owned, small, and for a good cause please check out Fairytale Bride on a Shoestring in Rockville!!!

This was the second place I went to try on dresses.
When I got into the building I was welcomed by a beautiful mirror that said welcome and my name. I thought that was so nice and sweet of them to do that!

Everyone was extremely helpful and kind to me and my mother. I didn't get help from just one person, I got help from 3! Everyone there is a volunteer and any dress you buy goes to charity. So it really is a beautiful cause. Net proceeds are donated