Ellynne Bridal

Elynne Bridal was kind of a special experience. While I like some freedom in browsing and a not-too patronizing treatment, I was basically left alone browsing through the store, which is crowded with people and dresses. It doesn't really help that dresses are sorted by designer instead of style (what do I know about designers?). What is REALLY NOTEWORTHY is that you get a "suite" which is a large and quite nice fitting room, so brace yourself, you are changing in front of everyone who you brought. So, either don't bring your MIL or get ready to strip in front of her. I think, this should at least be mentioned when making an appointment, as I didn't feel comfortable (not sure about my company...) but also didn't want to throw a bridal-diva fit!Plus, after 2 hours of trying on and ready to write a $$$$ check, I would have appreciated a sip of water, or even a glass of champagne.

I dropped in here to check out wedding dresses and received an incredibly warm welcome. The store itself is very elegant with huge windows allowing for plenty of natural lighting in the front room. Beautiful mirrors hanging on the walls to allow you to catch a glimpse of the dress as you move. The private rooms with the pedestals are spacious and appropriately lit and they had many gorgeous dresses of excellent quality.An associate named Allison greeted me and immediately gave me her undivided attention. We picked out dresses and she patiently pinned me in them, frequently I had to revisit a previous dress and she was a great sport. The owner was also there and incredibly positive and kind. My mother in law came to visit the following week and wanted to see the dresses I was considering. Allison again met us and pinned me in tons of dresses over and over again. I loved how intimate the feel of the boutique is and the personalized attention I received. I'm still trying to decide on the right dress, but thus far my buying experience has been amazing here! They even followed up with me with a personalized card! If you're dress shopping in Lincoln and Omaha don't miss this place!!

I came from Omaha to Ellynne to find my wedding dress. I made an appointment and felt like the associate listened to what I wanted and didn't want, and gave me a ton of variety so that I could really make an informed decision. I didn't feel pressured to buy, but I did! Everyone is very kind and I have enjoyed every interaction with the staff.

Do not come here if you want a bridal shop that actually cares about their customers. I ordered my dress and veil from this place 6+ months in advance of my wedding. I went in to try my dress on about 2 months before the wedding and my custom veil still hadn't arrived (they seemed surprised when I even asked about the veil so it's possible they just forgot to order it). They assured me at my fitting that it would be here in time for the wedding though. I called back two weeks before the wedding to see if it was in yet and they again seemed surprised-- after "talking with the designer" they said my veil would not be here in time for my wedding and that I could pick another USED veil they had in store for half price. My veil was a special color to match my dress, and they did not have the right veil or the right color at their store for me to choose from. I would think that after all of this grief they would offer a free veil (even if the veil was NOT even close to what I wanted) but they insisted that the best they could do was half off.They did not once apologize, they never tried to make it right, they never even called to let me know my veil would not be here in time until I called them and every time I talked to someone they didn't even act concerned or like they cared about me. If I hadn't called I might have never heard about my veil at all. Worst customer service of my life. Once the money is in their pocket it's over! If you want a good bridal experience stay away!

My recent experience at Ellynne Bridal was absolutely phenomenal. We were greeted by Lynne herself at the front door, which I took as a good sign for the rest of the appointment. If the owner is wiling to come meet you before you even buy anything it must be a good sign, right?! The consultant that helped me, Lisa ( I believe), was so sweet and patient with me. She let me try on so many different styles since it was my first time trying on wedding gowns. She was helpful and cheerful through every dress and even knew when I hated something before I even said it. I ended up finding my perfect dress and even cried as any bride does. It was even way under budget, which was a huge plus! Overall the service was incredible and I'm so glad that Ellynne Bridal was my first and last stop on my search for my dream dress. Oh! And they also give you a bottle of champagne if you say yes to the dress!! *Keep in mind that bridal gowns take anywhere from 6-9 months to get as they are all custom made, so shop early!

Okay, so I didn't really have to shop here because I had found my wedding dress in Denver, but this was the only store in NE where they had it. So shopping wise, it was a piece of cake and I loved the dressing rooms -they were huge! Another bonus, the sales associate Katherine (I think) pinned the dress up so we could see where it would fall when it was alltered---no other salon and I've been to 15! did that for me, props to her!!!! I will let everyone know how it goes when the dress comes in. They told me 5 or 6 months, so I've marked my calendar! However, just as an FYI my best friend went there a few days before me to buy a flower girls dress and had called to make sure they had the style (the store is about 50 minutes from our homes) they had said yes we've got all 3 and they're x dollars. When my friend showed up they didn't have any of the styles she had called about :(. We called twice to make sure they had the specific dress we were driving in for, so just keep that in mind when shopping with Ellynne Bridal!

Mostly pros, one con:I was a bridesmaid in an Ellynne Bridal wedding last weekend. While I can't speak for the bride's experience, I was satisfied.The seamstress was able to do my alterations on late-notice (the week before the wedding), and I was very happy with them. A strapless dress that I wasn't yanking up all night while I danced - hallelujah! (Ask for Felicia!) At least 2 other bridesmaids had late alterations, including one which an out-of-town bridesmaid dropped off on THE AFTERNOON BEFORE THE WEDDING. While I do not recommend waiting until the last possible minute, it speaks volumes that they were able to accommodate everyone...without making anyone feel panicked.On the day of the wedding, the owner even came to the church to steam our dresses, and sent over a seamstress to repair a torn hem which caught on a heel.I was pretty skeptical when I first walked into the shop - it seems like the reception area is a ghost town. 2 out of 3 times I was in there, there was no one around & I had to sit & wait for several minutes until someone noticed that I'd come in. Maybe they're short staffed? Even so, they need a bell - or even a sign that says "please wait here to be helped".

I went in today for my first time wedding dress shopping. I discovered of Ellynne Bridal just from passing by so many times.The woman who helped me (Coleen) was fantastic! She pulled dresses that I just can't stop thinking about, was so genuine and has a very kind/caring personality. I was super nervous to be trying on for the first time yet she made it a 5 star visit/experience, hence the 5 star review!Overall; AMAZING service, selection, space, atmosphere, etc.Highly recommend.

We arrived to the store to browse for grandmothers' dresses for my daughter's wedding....we did not get one single smile or one single hello- the entire time we were there- in fact, the gal working walked right past staring straight ahead with her nose in the air- not ONE single acknowledgment- we would have been ecstatic with a smile and/or hello. The manager came out, we apologized for not having an appointment, stating we were glad to be able to get our 80 year-old mothers into the store, never knowing how their health was going to be or how the weather would be the next outing- the manager apologized and said she would turn the experience around- still NOTHING! This was all after already dropping over $2500 in their store previously.....The experience went from bad to worse...We went to the next bridal store- WITHOUT an appointment- they were very friendly, they said hello with no prompting, they smiled, and they helped with dress suggestions....message me if you want to know about this awesome bridal store!Don't waste your time or $$$$ at Ellyne's

The staff were incredibly rude on the phone. They lost our appointment and wasted our time. Wouldn't recommend this bridal store.