written by on 22/06/2010
Ana made my bridesmaid and flower girl dresses for my wedding. She was a delight to work with from the beginning - very personable and charming. She really worked hard to help us choose the right colour and fabrics and the design that she drafted was exactly what I had in mind. She and her team conducted several fittings to make sure that each dress fitted perfectly, which meant that all the bridesmaids looked stunning. She was also open to suggestions and accommodated some last-minute requests, very graciously. Having done a considerable amount of shopping around, I know that buying quality bridesmaid dresses in London can be extortionate. Thanks to Ana and her team, we walked away with beautiful, handmade, designer gowns at a very reasonable price. I would not hesitate to recommend Ana Cristache. In preparing for a wedding - a process often fraught with anxiety - it's hard to have a better experience.
written by alexandralois on 06/06/2010
I had a wonderful experience with Ana and her team. They were all incredibly personable and Ana worked with me until we had exactly what I hoped for. She made the dress from scratch, loosely based on an existing design in-store.
Ana was always responsive to emails and questions I had along the way and helped me pick material for the girls dresses and the ties that would work with what I had. She is SERIOUSLY creative and came up with really different ideas -- My dress was exactly what I hoped for and I received many compliments about it and requests for Ana's contact information. I am very grateful to Ana and the team, especially Claudia - thank you for everything.
written by Helen McC on 02/06/2010
From the moment I stepped into Ana Cristache I knew I was going to find my perfect dress there - and I wasn't disappointed. Everyone I dealt with was friendly, professional and helpful and took genuine interest in any of my concerns. I never felt rushed during my appointments and was able to adapt my dress to my own personal style. The dress fitted like a glove as they take such detailed measurements compared to many other bridal shops, where they only take a couple. I really cannot fault the service I received at Ana Cristache. I felt a million dollars on my wedding day and everyone commented on how beautiful my dress was. I would have absolutely no hesitation recommending Ana Cristache to anyone.
written by on 24/05/2010
Ana Cristache provides an excellent service. From the moment you walk in you feel at ease, not like many of the other wedding dress shops I ventured into. My main concern is that I would have a dress that would be the same or similar to someone else's but my was unique to me which made it that bit more special. My dress fitted me perfectly and the compliments about it have not stopped and I got married 9 months ago! I found Ana's honesty about what suited me and didn't to be like a breath of fresh air. I really felt that she wanted me to look my best on my wedding day and her main priority was not just selling me any dress. The service was amazing and such good value for money. I would definitely recommend to friends but they will have to wait until my sister gets married as I know she will be heading to Ana!
written by on 16/05/2010
After trawling around a fair few wedding dress stores, Ana's was a breath of fresh air. The private appointment and relaxed atmosphere took away so much of the stress and Ana was so kind, helpful and friendly - a marked contrast to many other people out there! There wasn't a dress in there I would not have worn but Ana has such a great eye and within moments produced the one best suited to me, even though I was close to going for a more expensive version. She and her staff then worked really hard during the follow-up appointments to make sure everything was perfect and did not stint on even the smallest detail. Chosing a wedding dress can either be a chore or a delight and thanks to Ana, our experience was the latter. Cannot recommend her highly enough!
written by on 14/05/2010
Ana's gown for me was more than a bit special.. and different! She spent time discovering what suits my shape and preferences, then designed and created an evening gown that was exactly right. She sourced a special strong black silk that was then overlaid with hand beaded French lace especially for a concert I was giving in Monte Carlo. The result was stunning and she worked with great speed and efficiency too. The dress is gorgeous and easy to wear. I can't recommend the work she and her colleagues do enough. If you want an exquisite gown- go to Ana Cristache.
written by on 13/05/2010
Ana was wonderful to work with. She understood what I wanted and the dress was beautiful. After trying on her dresses I knew I would be getting mine from her. I was able to change any detail I wanted in the dress, which I could not do at some of the more 'expensive/prestigious' shops/designers. I would recommend her to anyone.
written by on 13/05/2010
Ana and her team bent over backwards to make my dress perfect for me - managing to fit me for an emergency panic appointment the week before our wedding, always being honest and helpful, patient and calm. They were never ever pushy and really care that you have the best for you. It was a pleasure to go for my fittings and I can't thank them enough.
written by on 17/03/2010
I have just collected my wedding dress from the Ana Cristache wedding dress shop and I absolutely love it! It has exceeded all expectations! I would recommend Ana Cristache to all of my friends - she has such an amazing and talented team. Everyone in the team was so helpful, talented, friendly, professional and simply lovely! I had a challenging bespoke dress made for me and they did it 100% perfectly - I could not have asked for a more perfect dress! They made the whole process so easy and even allowed me to have my fittings done at 7.30am so that I would not be late for work. This is a truly talented team that will impress you from day one!! Thanks Ana!
written by on 25/02/2009
I cannot recommend the fabulous team highly enough. From the very first meeting I adored Ana Cristache's approach - they make you feel as if they have all the time in the world, and encourages you to articulate your views on colour, fabric and shape so they can begin to recommend just the right wedding dress. The brief was loose, to say the least - I knew only what I didn't want! Their patience, enthusiasm and creativity guided me through the options, and the final creation was truly exquisite. I looked forward to every appointment, and the team could not have made me feel more welcome. I cannot imagine a more talented, friendly, professional team.
written by Louise Neill on 24/02/2009
I tried dresses at every well known top-end designer but nothing was quite perfect.
Then I found, Ana Cristache wedding Dresses, a lovely boutique store, and was able to work with the team to produce a completely original and bespoke dress which I thought was perfect.
Very responsive and thoughtful about what I was looking for.
I was staggered by the effort and time that went into developing the design and then making the dress, especially given the very reasonable price I paid.
Tremendous value for money compared to the many other designers I tried.
The whole experience was completely stress free and enjoyable for me and I was thrilled with the results.
written by Fee Smith on 24/02/2009
The Ana Cristache team are wonderful. They were all so patient and calm with me. I initially had to change my ideas of what I wanted and what would actually suit me for my wedding dress as I had had major surgery and therefore the dress had to fit around this.
When I had this explained to me it was a shock initially that "my dream dress" was not going to be suitable but the one they helped me choose was absolutely perfect. I looked stunning on my wedding day and can't thank the Ana Cristache team enough for all they did for me.
written by on 14/01/2009
I would really recommend Ana Cristache Wedding Dresses to anyone who is getting married and looking for beautiful bridesmaid dresses. Beautifully made dresses, friendly and professional service
written by debjaner on 12/01/2009
Ana Cristache Wedding Dresses were very attentive; relaxed sessions. Always listened to my point of view and gave good advice. Stuck to a fairly tight deadline. Very fair price for a beautifully made dress. Very pleasant people to deal with; great designs at fair prices.
written by Greluba on 19/11/2008
Similar to the other brides, I also got exactly what I wanted from Ana. My dress fitted perfectly and made me feel and look gorgeous on the day. Even the choir who get to sing at many weddings and see a lot of brides said how perfect my dress was for me!
Most importantly however, I loved the customer service at Ana's boutique. During the busy times in the run up to the big day, the last thing that you want is stressing about your dress. Despite me choosing my dress late, they were absolutely supportive, listened to my ideas and worked around my schedule whenever possible.
Each of the fittings was a calming experience.
You will just love to watch how your dress comes together step by step!
written by on 09/10/2008
Ana Cristache Wedding Dresses - Getting the perfect dress made for me was one of things I was most worried about during our wedding preparations, especially living overseas in Dubai. Thank goodness I came across one of Ana's designs in a magazine. Her boutique was the first place I went to and, despite trying several others, I knew I wanted Ana to design and make my dress. She listened very carefully to the ideas we had and I had full confidence that those ideas would be implemented. The dress was stunning - I didn't want to take it off and it played a big part in making my dream wedding day.
written by Ramya L on 05/10/2008
I went to Ana Cristache Wedding Dresses when I started looking for wedding dresses last year. I had something quite specific in mind and I fell in love with one of the Ana Cristache dresses I tried on. The thing which really made me appreciate them over other designers is how much effort goes into tailor making the dress - from the sequin color, to the lace style. You get to chose everything, with a lot of help from all the friendly staff who work there. I went back for several fittings, and each time, being a typical bride (!) changed my mind and wanted something tweaked. The result was my dream dress. The friendly, relaxed atmosphere and the beautiful styles means you can't really go wrong!
written by Kerensa on 03/10/2008
I loved the shop! It's such a luxurious boutique, it was an absolute pleasure to leave the dirty, polluted London air behind and step into such a stylish, chandelier-lit place. And the staff were amazing - attentive and kind and genuinely thrilled to be working in the wedding industry. I would have thought it might get a bit dull working with so many brides, but I can't begin to tell you how fabulous they made me feel, asking me loads of questions about my plans and caring about how the dress would complement everything else. When I went for my final fitting, I thought they seemed as excited as me! I loved the experience of having a dress made exclusively for me, and from scratch. I've never done this before - and it was just lovely.
written by ruffs on 03/12/2007
I received exactly what I wanted from Ana - an exquisite wedding gown. I was made to feel completely at ease from my first visit and quickly understood exactly what I wanted. The comments I received from family and friends on our wedding day reinforced my opinion that Ana had designed and produced a stunning creation. I have no hesitation in recommending her service to other brides.
written by zoesc on 15/11/2007
I would recommend Ana Cristache to all brides, in fact I already have sent at least two more friends there.The world of planning weddings and buying THE dress can all be very scary and daunting but Ana sorts it all out!The service is very friendly and personal. Ana gives practical advice and makes you feel totally at ease during every visit.
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