Located in The Reading Bridal District, Bridal & Formal carries over 25 bridal collections and 20 bridesmaid collections. Bridal and Formal is a family-owned business that started as a corner store in Cincinnati, Ohio. We began our journey in 1969 with only two employees. We have grown to be one of the largest bridal salons in the country.
Our store is now located in the heart of The Reading Bridal District, spanning an entire city block. Our goal is to be a one-stop shop for brides everywhere, carrying over 25 bridal collections and 20 bridesmaid collections. We also offer an outstanding selection of mother of the bride, and junior bridesmaids' dresses, attracting brides from all over the world.
Our store is now located in the heart of The Reading Bridal District, spanning an entire city block. Our goal is to be a one-stop shop for brides everywhere, carrying over 25 bridal collections and 20 bridesmaid collections. We also offer an outstanding selection of mother of the bride, and junior bridesmaids' dresses, attracting brides from all over the world.
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I love teaching my brides "The Art of the Pose" while finding them the perfect wedding gown. I help them find their best angles including hand placement, shoulder movements, and most importantly how to walk down the aisle!. When I'm not at work you will find me either working out or spending time with my Russian hubby learning each others native languages.
We do not put a time limit on your appointment, although most appointments last approximately 2 hours. Though we do not offer in store alterations we provide a list of skilled seamstresses in a variety of different areas. You are allowed 6 guests with you when you are here for your bridal or bridesmaid appointment.
We carry the largest selection of prom, homecoming, and special occasion gowns in the Cincinnati area. Located on the upper level of Bridal and Formal, we carry the hottest designers including Sherri Hill, Jovani, Mori Lee, La Femme, Faviana, Dave & Johnny, Blush Prom, and House of Wu. We track each dress by school making certain each girl will feel one of a kind in her special gown.
Reviews (9)
Kristy Ernst
Dec 26, 2021
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I originally went shopping for my dress I August of 2021. After trying on dresses at one other place and not feeling it, my experience at Bridal and Formal was absolutely wonderful. Molly, my consultant, was the best. She listened to what I wanted, guided me and gave advice when needed, made me feel good about the whole process, and was just an overall joy to work with to find my perfect dress! I will always recommend Molly and the team at Bridal and Formal to anyone searching for their prefect dress.
Brittany Stout
Dec 14, 2021
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As a first time bride, you never really know what to expect out of a first appointment and I was initially intimidated by that - SO MANY CHOICES! I was honored to work with Sandra for my appointment and she did not disappoint! She made me feel so comfortable and special and ultimately knew EXACTLY what I wanted - every dress she selected was beautiful, making my decision extremely difficult. Sandra helped me find the dress and VAIL of my dreams and I could not be more thankful for everything Sandra was able to provide for me during my time there. I highly recommend her expertise and the welcoming
Kyleigh Mazer
Dec 14, 2021
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Holy bananas! My experience at Bridal and Formal was nothing short of amazing. It was the third place I went looking for my wedding dress and Brooke made it happen! She was so patient, kind, fun as all get out, and so sweet I think I left with a cavity. Brooke was so honest and really dug into what I like and what looked best on me. She pointed out things that I wouldn't have ever known because she has an incredible background in the industry. By the end of the appointment, she felt like my bridal best friend! So happy to have worked with Brooke, gone to Bridal and Formal, and FOUND MY DRESS! Thank
Maya Pasternak
Dec 02, 2021
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Thank you to the most incredible consultant and friend, Jen Galligan for making this such a special experience for me. She was so invested in me and my experience. She was on top of everything and made me feel like a Princess. She’s the best bridal consultant ever and I’m so grateful to her for helping me find my dress! Huge shout out to the Maggie Sottero trunk show and the incredible designer, for my beautiful one of a kind dress.
Ashley Bentley
Dec 02, 2021
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Megan Moody
Nov 16, 2021
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Bridal & Formal was the second stop in my journey to find my wedding dress. I highly recommend requesting Bobbi as your sales consultant! She was so outgoing and made me feel comfortable and confident throughout the entire process. Bobbi took the time to get to know my style and what I wanted. She really hit the nail on the head with everything I wanted! She made my day absolutely AMAZING! We had such a good time and it was such a great experience. She was truly my fairy godmother!
Brianna Murphy
Nov 14, 2021
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I loved my experience at Bridal and Formal! Such a lovely atmosphere, and great staff! Jennifer was my consultant and she was absolutely amazing. She made sure I felt comfortable in any dress I tried on and made me feel like a princess when I said "YES" to the dress! I love that she was conscious about my budget and didn't let me see and fall in love with a dress that was out of budget.
Would definitely recommend this shop for your bridal dress needs!
Would definitely recommend this shop for your bridal dress needs!
Jessica Cook
Oct 31, 2021
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Samantha Zeiger
Sep 15, 2021
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I had a blast with Jen Galligan. She was very easy going and honest. I was looking for a specific dress or something very similar to it and she found THE exact dress I wanted within 5 minutes. She also got me a better deal than another place I was looking at. She was so helpful with my budget and said that she would do whatever she could to make it happen.
She found such a delicate veil and earrings to go with it. I felt so beautiful and special. This was a last minute appointment so my bridal party was busy and I went alone. But Jen made it fun and not awkward.
They got my measurements super
She found such a delicate veil and earrings to go with it. I felt so beautiful and special. This was a last minute appointment so my bridal party was busy and I went alone. But Jen made it fun and not awkward.
They got my measurements super
