When I walked in to Gracie's Bridal I just had a feeling that I would be buying my dress there. Of course, the first dress I tried on was the one I ended up ordering that day. Not only did I find my dream dress, I found the most beautiful veil, head band, and shoes. I also bought my bridesmaids dresses from Gracie's and everything was absolutely beautiful. Andrea, put up with me and my girls coming in almost every weekend to look at the dress I had bought. She offered the best service, and when my shoes came and did not fit properly because I ordered the wrong size, she ordered me new pair at no cost to me. After my wedding, I actually missed coming to the store, because Andrea treated me like a friend and not a customer. Gracie's Bridal was just what I was looking for. It had the quality and service of an expensive bridal boutique, but the prices are very competitive. I will be reccommending all of my single friends to go to Gracie's once it is time for them to tie the knot.
Sarah (Brown) Tate Summer 2008
My experience at Gracie's was one of a kind. Andrea was always wonderful, made me feel welcome, and made my dress shopping a memorable experience. We ended up liking the service so much we got my dress and all the bridesmaids dresses there as well. The prices were well worth the type of dress and service we got. I would recommend Gracie's (and Andrea) to anyone!
Amanda (Newton) Plotner Summer 2008
Gracie's Bridal was able to provide me with absolutely everything I needed for our wedding. I walked in to Gracie's at the end of a long day of dress shopping and was treated so kindly from the very beginning – they kept the shop open later than normal just so I wouldn't have to rush while trying things on. From my gorgeous dress to the tuxes, from my mother's gown to my tiara, Gracie's Bridal really had everything we wanted. Andrea, Gracie's owner, helped me every step of the way. She truly went above and beyond and became such a great friend during the planning process, even spending her personal time responding to my many emails. Her experience as a wedding coordinator was really valuable to me as well and she ended up coming to the wedding to help things go smoothly. I really could not have had a more amazing shopping and planning experience than I did with Gracie's and I will forever recommend Andrea and her beautiful store to all my friends. My mom and I don't know how we would've done it all without her. Thanks, Andrea!
Emily (Ellis) Buhr Summer 2008
Once engaged, every bride is on a mission to find "the dress", and I was certainly no different. I was fortunate enough to step into Gracie's Bridal early in my search, and am very thankful that I did. Gracie's not only offers a quaint boutique atmosphere, but affordable prices and loads of assistance from owner, Andrea Alcorn.
I was not quite sure what style of dress I was looking for when I started my search for "the dress", so I was relieved to discover that Gracie's offers a huge selection of styles, and even colors. With Andrea's excellent assistance, I was able to find "the dress". The moment I stepped out of the dressing room and saw the look on my mom and dad's faces, I knew it was my wedding dress.
Andrea is not just a storeowner, selling merchandise; she helps you through the whole process. Andrea was there to make sure that what can become an overwhelming process was enjoyable and stress free. In addition to purchasing my wedding dress at Gracie's, I was also able to find the perfect veil and headpiece. Gracie's even had a Mizzou garter, which was a great surprise to my now husband.
When choosing bridesmaids dresses, Andrea had different colors and styles of dresses on hand at her store. This was great as it allowed me to actually see the fabric, touch it, and hold the fabric up to my dress, all of which made my decision making process that much easier. In addition, all of my bridesmaids loved their dresses, which is always a relief when friends and family are not forced to wear something they don't like. In the end, Andrea was great at taking my ideas and making them a reality!
I am so thankful that my search for "the dress" led me to Gracie's! I am thankful not only because I found "the dress", but also because Andrea and the staff at Gracie's made the experience uncomplicated and personal. If you are looking for "the dress", you have to visit Gracie's Bridal.
Brooke (Pyle) Smith Fall 2008