Formal Spot - Winter Garden, Florida

Maria S.

There a lot of things I could say, but to save you reading through reams of details...here are the basics...the stripped down version of what I absolutely loved about The Formal Spot. And yes... I loved this place!

I am not a "shopper"...I do not enjoy the process, I do not have TIME for the process. And yet...this was my wedding and - although I was tempted - I thought my usual habit of online shopping was probably not the best idea. I am very tall, and have difficulty finding clothes that fit - and so I was not looking forward to this process. Add to all of that the fact that I work in the wedding industry...so I see dresses every week...the good, the bad and the ugly and ill fitted. I was a tiny bit petrified.

Yet...it worked out perfectly. I messaged Lisa at The Formal Spot with an idea of what I might like, and made an appointment. She was ready with several samples in my style, and offered suggestions for altering based on my feedback. I was able to add the upgrades I wanted, remove what I didn't like, and have the alterations and fittings done, at the store itself...so no chasing around Central Florida and adding extra errands to my already cramped schedule.

What I expected to be a difficult process was almost too simple. And I was super happy with the end result. Thank you Lisa and the rest of the crew at The Formal Spot!!

Amanda L.

Lisa at the Formal Spot was an absolute joy to work with and really made me feel special about my big day. I had gone to several chain bridal stores in the area and not only did I not love any of their dresses, I felt like just another bride to them. Lisa and her staff took the time to understand the dress I was looking for and made recommendations that I loved. They were so easy to work with and really put me at ease on what was one of the most important purchases I was going to make for the wedding. I never once felt like she was just trying to get me to buy more by suggesting the right veil or undergarments. She often suggested other places I could look for the same products in case I wanted to go somewhere else. I had no interest in that. The Formal Spot and it's staff had already proven to be such a great place to shop- I was hooked. Between the staff and the quality of dresses they sell I would suggest the Formal Spot to any bride. The only thing to be aware of about this location is that you do have to make an appointment to try on dresses. The first time I was there I found some dresses I liked but needed to make an appointment to come back. After I realized that was their policy it was easy to make an appointment as they were very flexible with my schedule.

Sandra N.

Selections aren't abundant like in a huge bridal store but the selections they do have are stunning and unique! Lisa, the manager, gave me her honest opinion about all the dresses I tried on. The lady who helped me in the dressing room was the sweetest! I loved her! She made me feel so special and even gave me a hug when I selected a dress! I almost cried happy tears! I got an awesome deal on an amazing dress, thanks to Lisa. I'm so happy with my selection. I definitely recommend this shop!

Michele T.

I am so glad that I found Formal Spot and chose to purchase my dress from there. The moment I walked into the store, I knew I made the right decision on where to shop. They were so friendly and welcoming, and they made the entire process so fun. The selection there is great, and the prices are even better! I appreciated their patience with me as I tried on the same two dresses three times to make my final decision. They didn’t rush me or try to sell me on the most expensive dress. I would recommend them to any bride. They have something for everyone and are great to work with! I’m so grateful to Lisa and Terry for making my dress shopping experience so pleasant. I can’t wait to go back and shop some more!

Danielle H.

I had an absolutely amazing experience at formal spot. We did not know this store even existed and stumbled upon it one day. Lisa and her mom were the most welcoming and set us up for an appointment later that day. The gowns they had in their store were stunning and at a much more affordable price than most others. I had a hard time not wanting to try them all on. They made me feel like a beautiful bride and helped guide me in the direction of dresses that were my style and would fit my shape well. I love that it is a mom and daughter shop and even my mom plans on getting her dress for the wedding from here as well. Loved Formal Spot and cant wait for my dress to arrive!

Bree W.

About a month ago we purchased my wedding dress from Formal Spot and I could not be happier. I first tried my dress on at a different store that was a little closer to home; however, I did not buy it right away because I wanted some other family members to see it on me first. I went back a month later and the store had sold the floor sample and had no idea when they would get it in again, or if they even would. I was so disappointed and we began to call stores all over Florida looking for the dress. Luckily for me, Formal Spot gave me the date that they'd be getting it in and were constantly e-mailing me to let me know when the dress made it into the country, when it passed customs, and when they received it! As soon as they said it was in, I set up an appointment for a couple days later and went right in there, tried on the dress, and bought it. Terri and Lisa were so beyond helpful and exuded excitement for me, way more than any other salon I had been to. One of my favorite things about this bridal salon is that there aren't 20 dressing rooms and a ton of brides and all their family members running around in every direction grabbing dresses. Formal Spot only schedules one bride at a time, making your experience personable and much more relaxed. All in all, I would recommend Formal Spot to any bride looking for a dress who wants a wide selection, wants to be treated wonderfully, and wants a relaxing, personable experience!

petra

A big thank you to Lisa and Terri at the Formal Spot. A friend of mine recommended the formal spot and I was not disappointed. I was very pleased with the dress selection and their customer service. It was very easy to make an appointment. Both Lisa and Terri were super nice and helpful. They made me feel comfortable. I was able to try on all the dresses I liked without feeling being rushed. and I found THE dress. Thank you again. I definitely recommend checking out the store if you are looking for your wedding dress.

Shelby L.

I have so many great things to say about this one of a kind shop in Winter Garden. First, I was not looking forward to bridal gown shopping. Formal Spot was my first stop and they were able to fit me in that day due to a cancellation. When I walked in, I had no intention on purchasing a dress. Lisa was welcoming and gave us the freedom to shop around until I was ready to try something on. Every dress was gorgeous! I received honest opinions from both Lisa and Terri and they made the process so easy! When I was done, there was no pressure to buy anything but I couldn’t let my dress get away! I walked away with the most gorgeous dress I could have ever imagined and for a fantastic price. The experience was wonderful and I would love to take my bridal party back to work with these amazing ladies!!