Embody Bridal - Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Carley B.

As a plus-size bride with a short, 10-month engagement, I was stressed about finding a bridal shop where I could try on beautiful dresses. Meeting Erynn immediately eased my concerns.

I had a wonderful experience trying on many gowns. Erynn was professional and never pressured me. She encouraged me to take my time and find the perfect dress, listening carefully to my preferences and helping me find the right one.

I ultimately ordered a custom Casablanca gown. A few months later, I decided to add custom detachable sleeves, and Erynn successfully arranged for the designer to create them.

On my pickup day, I tried on the dress with the sleeves, and it was exactly what I envisioned. We also tried on several veils, and I found the perfect one to complement my gown.

Embody and Erynn were fantastic to work with throughout the entire process. In short, they were kind, professional, and inclusive.

Katharine G.

I would recommend Embody 100000/10 if I could! I was so nervous about wedding dress shopping as I was nervous there would be limited options, but I got to try on so many dresses at Embody! I would say it was hard to choose but I had this dress pinned on Pinterest and when Erynn saw, she pulled it instantly and once I put it on, I knew!! All of the other dresses were amazing and beautiful, but this was the one for me! I found that the dresses and veils were appropriately priced. I love that Erynn's shop is open and inclusive to everyone! It meant so much that it was an openly LGBTQ accepting place. It was such an affirming, comfortable, and amazing experience!

Kayla A.

I can't say enough good things about Erynn and Embody Bridal. Being plus-sized I was anxious and nervous to go dress shopping but Erynn made me feel so beautiful, loved, and welcomed. My mom and I had the greatest day. I travelled from IL to tey on a very specific dress and I'd travel 10 times over.

Melissa K.

I was definitely nervous about dress shopping and honestly just made an appointment while in town to “dip my toes in” to know what to expect down the road. Erynn was so kind and welcoming and made everything so fun and easy! Embody Bridal is the first and last dress store I went to, because I found my dress right away! There was no pressure to feel like I needed to buy right away, but I’m so glad I did! I wish I could give 10 stars!!!

Lauren J.

I was so beyond nervous to go to a dress shop as a plus size lady, but all my worries washed away when stepping into Embody. I can't recommend this bridal shop enough! Erynn was thoughtful, attentive, and knowledgeable during the entire process of looking at dresses, ordering, and receiving the dress. Definitely make this a stop when wedding dress shopping! (Photography by Jill Beswick)

Allison K.

I had the best experience at Embody, the shop is absolutely gorgeous, I was really nervous to try on dresses as a curvy girl and not feeling super confident in my Body but Erynn was so kind and pulled beautiful dresses. I highly recommend Embody, and I hope you find the dress of your dreams.

Alicia H.

I had a great experience choosing my dress. Erynn's personality is top-notch.
She's fun and will make your experience better than you thought it could be. ❤️

Sara M.

Quite possibly the best experience I have had in my entire life. I am from Kansas City and when I got engaged I wanted to meet my friend half way from WI and KS to just weed out the type of dress I wanted. She found Embody in Cedar Rapids and once I looked at the website I knew I was going to have a great experience. Once we were there and just weeding out what I liked vs what I didn't walking back the last time I found the dress just right in front of me. I put her on and I just knew it was made for me. We left that day without ordering because I needed to bring my mom to see. Once I brought her back and tried the dress on again I fell in love again. The reason that Embody is getting 5/5 is not just because of the selection, the ease of making an appointment, the way that Erynn communicates everything - its getting 5/5 because of the way that Erynn really listens to what you are thinking, the way that she makes you feel so confident in what you are wearing (even when you are dealing with body demons), its the private space and appointment to be the center of it all and the focus is on just you. I cannot wait for my wedding, I will tell everyone around KC about Embody Bridal. Thank you so so much for not only making something I wasn't looking forward to be the highlight of all wedding planning, but making me feel seen, heard, and confident. Go and get your dress from here you won't regret it one bit!!!!!!

Carley B.

As a plus-size bride with a short, 10-month engagement, I was stressed about finding a bridal shop where I could try on beautiful dresses. Meeting Erynn immediately eased my concerns.

I had a wonderful experience trying on many gowns. Erynn was professional and never pressured me. She encouraged me to take my time and find the perfect dress, listening carefully to my preferences and helping me find the right one.

I ultimately ordered a custom Casablanca gown. A few months later, I decided to add custom detachable sleeves, and Erynn successfully arranged for the designer to create them.

On my pickup day, I tried on the dress with the sleeves, and it was exactly what I envisioned. We also tried on several veils, and I found the perfect one to complement my gown.

Embody and Erynn were fantastic to work with throughout the entire process. In short, they were kind, professional, and inclusive.

Katharine G.

I would recommend Embody 100000/10 if I could! I was so nervous about wedding dress shopping as I was nervous there would be limited options, but I got to try on so many dresses at Embody! I would say it was hard to choose but I had this dress pinned on Pinterest and when Erynn saw, she pulled it instantly and once I put it on, I knew!! All of the other dresses were amazing and beautiful, but this was the one for me! I found that the dresses and veils were appropriately priced. I love that Erynn's shop is open and inclusive to everyone! It meant so much that it was an openly LGBTQ accepting place. It was such an affirming, comfortable, and amazing experience!

Kayla A.

I can't say enough good things about Erynn and Embody Bridal. Being plus-sized I was anxious and nervous to go dress shopping but Erynn made me feel so beautiful, loved, and welcomed. My mom and I had the greatest day. I travelled from IL to tey on a very specific dress and I'd travel 10 times over.

Melissa K.

I was definitely nervous about dress shopping and honestly just made an appointment while in town to “dip my toes in” to know what to expect down the road. Erynn was so kind and welcoming and made everything so fun and easy! Embody Bridal is the first and last dress store I went to, because I found my dress right away! There was no pressure to feel like I needed to buy right away, but I’m so glad I did! I wish I could give 10 stars!!!

Lauren J.

I was so beyond nervous to go to a dress shop as a plus size lady, but all my worries washed away when stepping into Embody. I can't recommend this bridal shop enough! Erynn was thoughtful, attentive, and knowledgeable during the entire process of looking at dresses, ordering, and receiving the dress. Definitely make this a stop when wedding dress shopping! (Photography by Jill Beswick)