A Formal Occasion

They were WONDERFUL! I first visited the typical wedding store (DB), and then even a more high end, though large, bridal salon on Roswell Road (BB) - where the service was atrocious. So, it was such a pleasant surprise to work with the staff at A Formal Occasion. Don't be fooled by the small size of the shop -- I found more dresses that I liked there than at the other, larger shops. They have a good eye when it comes to ordering dresses! I went on a week night, and was the only customer there. I was running late and called to let them know and they were so accommodating! They even kept the shop open later than business hours just so I could make my decision between two gorgeous dresses! They weren't trying to make a hard sale, either and didn't encourage me to get the higher priced gown. They truly wanted to make me happy and to have me be happy with my decision. I will definitely recommend them to any friends looking for a bridal salon! Check them out!

A Formal Ocassion did an awesome job with our tux rentals. They were very patient with me trying many different styles, patterns, and colors. They have very good prices and high quality tuxes. We were very happy with everything through them. They also worked well with all our groomsmen being from out of town. I have also gotten formal dresses from the store and they have a wide range in formal dresses and also wedding dresses. I would definitely recommend A Formal Occasion.

I had an overall good experience buying my gown here. I recieved a small discount after asking. I needed the same size as the sample, as the sample was bought between visits. The staff measured me to be sure the size would be correct. When I received the dress months later it did not fit. It fit as though the bust area was a size larger and the waist was a whole size smaller than I ordered. They promised me it could be altered to fit perfectly. This shop does not have seamstresses on payroll so they only can give you recommendations. Because my dress had a low dipping back the seamstress I used could only take it in so much before the edging would have been significantly changed. The dress ended up beautiful but not without some stressful days of hoping it would zip up. After you buy your dress here just be aware when it comes in, it's yours and you are on your own for any alterations.

They were great! I loved shopping here and all the options. I even found a dress off the rack and got it 1/2 price. The store was not crowded and you felt like everyone wanted to help. Make an appointment and try not to go on Saturday!

I had a wonderful experience here. Lucinda was extremely helpful in helping me find exactly what I wanted. I went on a weekday afternoon so I was the only customer in the store, and the service was excellent. I ended up buying the sample, and they cleaned and pressed it for me. They do not do alterations, but they recommended a seamstress (who operates out of the basement of their store) who did a wonderful job. My dress was strapless and beaded, and it fit like a glove despite being so heavy. I would highly recommend A Formal Occasion!

This was the best dress shopping experience EVER! The place looks like a hole in the wall, but when you walk in you will be overwhelmed with the amount of beautiful dresses. The staff is AMAZING! I would recommend A Formal Occasion to anyone!

If you want an excellent experience when you shop for wedding dresses--you need to see Lucinda at A Formal Occasion. As soon as you walk in, you feel welcomed and feel like a bride. I had shopped at a place prior to going to A Formal Occasion and felt like I was in a bridal dress factory--the sales person just kept bringing me dresses without really hitting anywhere near what I wanted in a wedding dress. But as soon as I started trying on dresses at A Formal Occasion I felt like a bride and found my dress after trying on 3. I had tried on at least 10-12 at the previous store. I had an amazing experience and felt welcomed and like family at A Formal Occasion. They are always kind and welcoming and you are sure to find a dress that is "the one".

I walked into A Formal Occasion already frustrated that I was unable to find the dress I wanted. My first words were, "If it's white, I'm not interested." Lucinda understood my frustration as well as my desire for a unique and perfect wedding gown, and was quick to pull everything she thought I would like based on ideas and descriptions I had given her. She listened to everything I said I wanted and didn't want, and stuck close to my ideas while searching for dresses for me to try. The very first dress I tried on was "the one", and I was instantly in love with it. Lucinda was happy to work with me, offering to hold the gown until I could set up an alterations appointment, and giving me numbers for seamstresses, and even calling the designer and ordering extra trim lace so that I could have a custom matching veil made. Her selection is HUGE, and her staff seems to have a "one person at a time" policy, focusing entirely on me until I was satisfied. I'm so glad I stopped at her boutique, and so grateful that she helped me to find my dream dress. A++++

A Formal Occasion was the last bridal boutique I visited, and was by far the best. It's a tiny little shop with more and better selection than any other place I visited. The staff is very friendly and helpful, and they really want to help you find the perfect dress. My dress was actually in stock in my size (not a common size either), and I was very happy to be able to go home with The Dress, without the 4-6 month wait most shops have. And on top of all that, the dress was actually in my budget! I highly recommended A Formal Occasion, they were great!

My quest for a wedding dress ended here. I had been to a larger Buckhead retailer and found some styles I liked. My plan was to view maybe a few more when my mother surprised me with a beautiful white satin sheath dress. However, when I showed my mother my vision board she knew her choice wasn't what I dreamed of and commenced to calling around until she found a retailer who carried the line of the designer on my board. She came across A Formal Occasion and off we drove to Kennesaw the next weekend. Once I was at the store I began trying dresses that were similar in style to my vision board dress. The associate actually picked a dress and said "just try it on. You never know." I tried it on and althogh it was pretty, it wasn't until she put on the birdcage veil that I knew this is how I would look on my wedding day. They didn't alter the dress at the shop, they were able to recommend a wonderful seamstress and I looked stunning on my wedding day! This is a wonderful place to find a wedding dress beyond compare. Oh, the price was pretty good too.

A formal Occasion is a small bridal shop in Kennesaw. Do not let the size of the store fool you. They have the most beautiful gowns I have ever seen. When i went searching for my wedding dress I went into many large wedding gown store including Davids bridal. None of these places can compare to the gowns at A Formal Occasion. It is definitely worth checking them out. Trust Me!

She was great, made me feel like a princess! I can't say enough wonderful things about Lucinda and her staff. They rock!

This lovely little boutique is the perfect place to shop for your dream wedding gown. The owner is very helpful and very knowledgeable and will make you feel comfortable right away. So many beautiful gowns! And they also carry a large selection of veils and tiaras as well, so that your look is perfectly beautiful in every way.

The previous gown shops I had visited, the people were very rude and snobby.As soon as I walked into this store, the people were extremely nice, patient, and helpful. I had gone just for bridesmaids dresses, but spotted a few wedding gowns I liked. Without an appointment, they let me try them on. Good thing because I found the perfect one! The shop is very small and personal, and has so many beautiful gowns!