bubu
Wedding: 11/12/11
Working with Indira was wonderful. She helped me find the dress of my dreams. I could not have been more pleased with my dress and working with the girls from Mark Ingram made that possible.
rlove
Wedding: 7/9/11
I am so glad that I went to Mark Ingram to get my wedding gown! The consultants are amazing. They found my ideal gown! I couldn't imagine wearing anything else and I never would have been able to get this elsewhere. They carry the best designers and even among those designers they select the best pieces within each collection. This shop is curated like a great museum. Plus, the alterations department was wonderful and the gown fit like a glove. They are simply the best...
wang923
Wedding: 11/21/09
My bride bought a Jenny Lee gown from Mark Ingram. She liked the store experience much better than Kleinfelds, but her sales associate often gave her attitude; as did the staff when she was setting up her fittings.
Maria
Wedding: 11/6/09
This is a charming and a first class salon, and my consultant Tammy, my seamstress, (from Guiana), and just the presence of Mark Ingram, the most gentle soul...made my dress shopping experience just so pleasant and a joyous one. Also, keep in mind ladies that this salon is very sheik, so they know exactly where to get your samples to try on in a timely manner.
Originally I saw a dress in a magazine and tried it on there but it didn't look good on me. Tammy immediately found the perfect dress and others that were to compliment me, but she knew exactly what I wanted and accessorized it with the appropriate veils, jeweled comb, and everything else.
I did find the dress for the same cost but no tax since I live in NJ, but because the service was outstanding and they are known for their alterations, I paid for the shipping and had it sent to NJ. They also had the same alteration price that was in NJ and they were able to compete with that.
I believe they are by appointment only and since I only had 6 months to plan, I felt that if there were someone answering the phones more often it would have been better for me to organize my time better. However I waited for a Paris trunk show that never occurred and it put me in a bit of a rush to find the right custom made veil but again, Tammy to the rescue!
My price range was lower than what I planned to pay but then again, after visiting 3 other salons after Mark Ingram there was no comparison. Mark Ingram had the best selections of everything that made me say, "I LOVE IT!"
Lauren15
Wedding: 10/17/09
Mark Ingram Bridal was great. My consultant, Lidia, was very helpful throughout the whole process from choosing a dress down to the last fitting. I would highly recommend them!
R
Wedding: 8/30/09
The ladies at Mark Ingram Bridal Atelier are fabulous. Unlike many other boutiques I went to, these ladies have many many years of experience and know what looks good on different bodies. I loved the intimate atmosphere of this boutique and the personal attention. They have a great selection of modern, beautiful gowns from the best designers and host regular trunk shows. Im so glad I made the trek from Boston to NYC to select my Lela Rose gown from Mark Ingram Bridal. If you dont want to be rushed out the door because there is a line of brides waiting to try on the same dress you just did, go to Mark Ingram Bridal!
mrsrader
Wedding: 8/29/09
Mark Ingram was my last stop on my first day of dress shopping. I met with Lidia, a petite and very lovely woman whose opinion I came to respect immensely through the process of selecting and fitting my dress. Mark Ingram has a small but extremely well edited collection of dresses and gowns and I came to them specifically to try Lela Rose dresses (which is the designer I ended up going with). Lidia was fantastic. She was very honest about what she felt looked good and what didn't flatter me as much. She was professional and very kind, and has a good eye for detail and fashion. The woman who did my alterations was also lovely and very sweet, although now I can't remember her name. Mark Ingram is not a huge bridal factory like other places in Manhattan, but instead a lovely atelier with a beautiful selection. Not as wide a range of prices, however, so if your budget is more limited they might not have something in the price range. Highly recommended!
kikimarlito
Wedding: 6/20/09
This is the best place to buy a wedding dress in NYC, and I would recommend it to everyone. It's small and intimate, and they KNOW their stuff. The dress I ended up wearing was the first one they pulled for me -- the same thing happened with a good friend of mine. The dress selection process was wonderful -- they know how to understand your wedding setting, your aesthetic, and your body. Also important is that the level of service and attention to detail was extended through the alteration process. They couldn't be more professional and helpful. The only reason I have a lower star rating for "flexibility" is that it was sometimes difficult to fit into the alteration schedule (this was because I was doing all of this in June and they were very busy). But I wouldn't let this stop you from going to Mark Ingram -- it is the best.
Leluvly
Wedding: 5/23/09
Beautiful gowns, but disappointed in level of service at checkout. Ultimately, the overall experience should be an enjoyable one, especially when you're spending thousands of $ on a dress. Hope your experience is better, but I wouldn't go back.
OLIVIA J.
Wedding: 3/1/09
LOVED MY WEDDING DRESS...MAGGIE WAS ABLE TO SIZE MY DRESS PERFECTLY. I LOVED THE SERVICE AT M.INGRAM, THEY MADE ME FEEL LIKE A PRINCESS!!!
asmead
Wedding: 10/11/08
Simply the best. The minute I walked into this atelier I knew it was exactly where I wanted to buy my dress. Their selection is superb, their service is amazing (I adore Kelsey, ask for her if you can), and they really know how to make a client feel special. The intimate nature of this atelier is fantastic, and is what sold me. Also, they sit with you and bring gowns to you, so you feel like you are getting the best service and it really is tailored for you and your style.
Dara
Wedding: 10/4/08
Tammy, our bridal consultant, and Maggie, our seamstress, were amazing and we couldn't recommend them more! Everyone at Mark Ingram was helpful and thoughtful, and they did a fantastic job with the dress!
mlk2000
Wedding: 9/13/08
I got my dress at their sample sale, but I feel like I got the same level of service as though I was paying full price. I felt that the staff was honest about the dresses I tried on, and they understood my style immediately. It was a fun experience shopping there, and the great thing about Mark Ingram is that the selection is so well curated, every dress in the store is amazing, so you feel like you're picking the best for you from the best that are out there..
beegirl212
Wedding: 8/9/08
Mark Ingram is THE place to go if you want personalized service and a boutique feel. I deliberately chose to AVOID the awful stress that is Kleinfeld's... I really wanted a chic, luxurious, cozy feel and really personalized service and I got that at Mark Ingram! I worked with Anju who I clicked with immediately. She understood what I wanted and introduced me to the designer Elizabeth Fillmore, who I never would've thought to consider!
I highly recommend Mark Ingram!
eavs380
Wedding: 5/24/08
Mark Ingram provided fantastic service and a wonderful experience. Alene helped me and she really became part of my wedding "team" - helping to design my veil, choosing my dress and making it look perfect. I could not have done it without the ladies (and Mark!) at Mark Ingram. I would send any bride there in a heartbeat.
morgan
Wedding: 11/3/07
My dress was Monique Lhuillier and it was perfectly altered and since I lived in MD I could make the trip to NY only twice and they were very accomidating.