Olga's Bridal & Boutique
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(813) 877-1197
310 S Dale Mabry Hwy Ste 120
Tampa,
FL
33609
27.9419
-82.5056
Neighborhoods: Southwest, Grey Gables/Bon Air
Last updated 3.31.09
What People Are Saying About Olga's Bridal & Boutique
The Editor
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Citysearch
The Duds
The dresses here are good quality and even though you're going to find some well-known lines you can keep the whole ensemble under about $2000. And if that seems astronomical, don't worry. The staff will work with you and put you into something beautiful within your price range. Just because Olga's is a small boutique doesn't mean it's overly expensive. You can find traditional, frills and lace, but there's also a nice selection of modern, lots of off the shoulder and sharp.
The Shop
Owned by a mother and daugher who have seen more than their share of brides, this family-owned shop has a friendly-type vibe. More boutiques than chain, the shop has mauves and light pink wallpaper and neutral wood accents. The prices, though, tend to be more in line with larger stores.
Details, Details
These folks are wedding consultants by trade but they really prefer specializing in the dresses. They also have a nice line of shoes.
User Reviews
FS
March 31, 2009
The reason I got my dress from Olga's Bridal is because it is listed as the only authorized reseller of Maggie Sottero in Tampa (see Maggie's website). I agree with the other reviews about not getting too much attention from the employees (Michelle and Olga are very busy all the time), but for me this wasn't a problem because I prefer to be left alone anyway. When I went there I already knew exactly what I wanted. It took me only 1 hour to try a dress and place the order to another dress that I had previously found on Maggie's website. Prices are reasonable and the selection is ok. Service was not bad... at least not for me. But I do agree that most brides like a lot of attention, help, suggestions, care and time to think about the options, etc. and Olga's Bridal could improve its service to best serve this clientele.
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FinsUp0508
January 22, 2009
I must admit that I looked at these reviews before I went shopping and was a little skeptical about going to Olga's, but every time I found a dress on-line or in a magazine I wanted to try on, I found Olga's name as the place to go. I went anyway, and have had a great experience with Olga's thus far. I have not had my fitting appointment yet, but I did buy my dress there (it is in and I have tried it on), and my girls bought their dresses there. So far, I have no complaints whatsoever. They might be a little more no-nonsense and a little less "sugary sweet", than some brides might be accustomed to or expecting, but all the ladies have been very helpful, in my opinion. They have a huge selection of wedding dresses to fit into any budget, and the selection of bridesmaid and special occasion dresses is very impressive, as well. I would recommend going on an off day rather than on a Saturday as, of course, it is their busiest day. It is a small shop and it is wall-to-wall gowns, bridesmaid dresses, and accessories. I went in on a Wednesday and the associate I worked with, Diane, was great!! She let us pull dresses ourselves, but also found out what I was looking for and pulled some for me. She actually picked out THE perfect dress for me based on my description of what I wanted. If you have fun with them, they will have fun with you! If you are a high-maintenance "princess bride" who wants people to coo and drool over you, then maybe go to Demetrios first to get more of a "bridal experience", but if you want a quality dress at a reasonable price (reasonable as far as a wedding dress goes!), then I would highly recommend Olga's!
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AnimalLover16
January 08, 2009
I have now been to Olga's Bridal twice. It was the first shop that i went to so i wasn't sure what to expect. The costumer service was ok but it depends what you are looking for. I went with my sister so i wanted to be left alone. My sister and I looked around and tryed on some dresses which is exactly what i wanted, but we didn't get much help from the employees. If you want to have someone to help you and you are shopping alone, i wouldn't recommend going here. I ended up going back and ordering my dress from here because it was decently priced and i really loved it. After reading the reviews and meeting the employees i don't plan to get my alterations done here though. If you can put up with a little rudeness and don't mind shopping for yourself then i would at least go and look at their selection. The dresses are very pretty and i am happy with the one i ordered. Just not the people, but business is business.
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Cost Factor:
Within reason.
Added Perks:
Alterations are done for free or a small charge. They'll work with you.
With Reservations:
Give yourself about six months because even though your dress might only take a month or two, to get alterations can take a lot longer.
