TESTIMONIALS
“Lesley is truly a world-class human being. She is kind, thoughtful, gracious, and, most importantly, incredibly patient! As a panicked bride with less than four months to go before my wedding, I turned to her for help. From our first conversation, she immediately put me at ease and guided me through the details I was struggling with. Together, we selected the perfect bridesmaid PJs, my wedding weekend accessories, my bridesmaid luncheon dress and my rehearsal dinner outfit. I can't express enough how much I enjoyed working with Lesley. If you’re on the fence about choosing her, hop off and let her help you feel at ease on the best day of your life!”
—E.W. in North Carolina
“I must say that I had such a wonderful experience working with Lesley once, I jumped at the chance to reach out a second time without hesitation. I was excited about every aspect of planning my daughter’s wedding day except what I considered the task of finding my mother of the bride dress and accessories.
From the moment I picked up the phone, Lesley was more than anything, an emotional support who had all of the right connections. Being less than confident about my figure she was a great listener as it related to my likes and dislikes and she was bold enough to toss a few additional options my way to consider. One of which I ended up selecting. She was patient, provided honest feedback and with my busy work schedule adapted to my availability and managed ordering and returning items until the perfect gown and accessories were found….. and this was all done virtually from Massachusetts to California!
I hope Lesley was excited to see my number pop up on her phone when it was time for me to be the Mother of the Groom, because I certainly was when she answered!
Lesley is “The One” for the “Gown”! and makes you feel special on a very special day.”
— Liz in Massachusetts
“I was so lucky to work with Lelsey for styling for my son’s wedding. She helped me find dresses and shoes for both the wedding and the rehearsal dinner.
She was helpful, supportive and enthusiastic from start to finish. She is incredibly knowledgeable! She listened carefully to my thoughts and preferences and presented me with lots of options, and then helped me zero in on the right choices for me. I felt beautiful throughout the wedding weekend and received many compliments on the dresses.
Working with Lesley was amazing!”
—Marita in Wisconsin
I was overwhelmed with what to wear to my baby shower so I hired Lesley to help me find a cute and comfortable outfit to fit my bump.
She was super easy to work with over email and sent me a short list of options quickly as I didn’t have much time before my baby shower. I am SO happy with what she found and got lots of compliments during the party.
She made me feel great during the process and could relate to my concerns as a fellow mom. I hope to work with her again in the future for other parties and events!
—Macy in Illinois
“I shopped in two different countries for my wedding gown but kept coming up short both in options I liked and where to find them. I'm a very busy physician with a SUPER tough schedule to boot, so finding a dress for my wedding kept getting pushed down the priority list for me.
I hired Lesley to not only help me find the perfect wedding gown but also to keep me organized in the planning process. She created timetables, set all the appointments, shopped for me, and made it effortless for me to say yes to the dress of my dreams at Monique L'Huillier. She also styled me for my bridal shower, and two rehearsal parties, and pulled together outfits for my bachelorette!
We had a blast together on top of it all, especially at our lunch dates where french fries and champagne went hand-in-hand. “
—Ana in California
“I worked with Lesley to find a dress for my son’s wedding and am so happy with the results.
I had a very difficult time with options when shopping on my own due to the limited options I saw in store and online. Seems like everything was made for other women, none for me, a 59 year old mother of 3. Lesley cut through the noise and found the perfect dress for me within hours of our first phone call.
She gave me confidence and understood exactly what I was going through mentally to prepare for this big day. I really appreciate that she stuck to my budget too. I recommend her to all of my girlfriends with children getting married!”
—Andrea in Pennsylvania
“I am so happy with the work Lesley did for me in shopping for the great outfit for my son’s bar mitzvah!
She fully understood the specific needs I had for the synagogue service where I needed to be on the conservative side, but also wanted to show my usually punchy style of dressing. The dress, jacket, and heels she chose for me are all super re-wearable for the future, which was very important to me given the investment I made.
I can’t wait to work with her again for my other children’s special days!”
—Leigh in California
Stepping into my 40th birthday extravaganza in Newport, RI, was a magical experience, and it was all thanks to Lesley, my incredible stylist, who helped me source my two stunning Oscar de la Renta gowns. From the moment we met, Lesley's professionalism and creative flair were evident, making the entire process seamless and delightful.
Lesley had the impeccable ability to capture and enhance my personal style, turning my vision into a glamorous reality. Her attention to detail was unparalleled, ensuring that every fabric, color, and accessory perfectly complemented my personality and the luxurious ambiance of the event.
Throughout our collaboration, Lesley’s dedication and enthusiasm never waned. She truly went above and beyond, providing personalized service that made me feel like a VIP at every step. Her insightful suggestions and keen eye for fashion not only met but exceeded my expectations, making my birthday celebration truly unforgettable.
I am endlessly grateful for Leslie and her exceptional service and would highly recommend her to anyone looking to make a special occasion extraordinary. Thank you for making my milestone birthday a dazzling success! 🌟
—Kitty in Rhode Island
“From the moment I met Lesley I knew how lucky I was to meet an incredibly talented and knowledgeable stylist but also a special person. I will forever be grateful for Lesley and not only the guidance and expertise she provided but the support and care.
When talking with Lesley, you get all the details on all of the options, designers, quality, locations, and ALL of the information- she truly knows it all! I had so many ideas and opinions on dresses and she was amazing at educating me and helping narrow in on the best options. Whether it was a virtual FaceTime across the coast to Washington or in person to support and help organize a successful day, she could not have been more amazing!!!
What didn’t Lesley help with?! Lesley helped with my rehearsal dinner dress, wedding dress, wedding shoes, jewelry and she also helped me choose a bridesmaid dress and go through all of the options, sending color swatches, taking videos in person as the store was not local to me, and facilitating the ordering process- absolutely invaluable!
I’ll never forget the moment I tried on my dress and Lesley came back in the dressing room with me and she really helped me confirm and know it was the ONE. I can’t put into words how thankful I am for Lesley, truly one of the best parts of the wedding planning process was getting to work with Lesley. She’s an amazing person and so incredibly knowledgeable and talented. I cannot recommend her enough for any need, any occasion. Lesley is the best!”
—Morgan in Washington
“I hired Lesley to help me find a great dress for a fancy, black-tie wedding in New York City after I looked and looked for what felt like months. Boy did she deliver.
She was thorough in her search, sourcing an amazing dress that made me feel like a million bucks. She also found the perfect shoes, purse, and other accessories for me, so all I had to do was get there and wear the beautiful outfit she created for me. Everyone complimented my outfit at the wedding. I can’t wait to wear the dress again, maybe for my upcoming golden anniversary!
Lesley was easy to work with, very communicative, and incredibly well-priced given the quality of her work. I loved her “Can do!” attitude and hope to work with her again in the future for more events.”
—Marta in Georgia
“Start-to-finish, Lesley and her services are a necessity for any bride.
We started working together shortly after my engagement, when I was feeling overwhelmed with what direction to go with finding a dress. You wouldn’t have known that we were separated by 3 time zones with the level of involvement Lesley had in narrowing down my style, setting up appointments for dress shopping, and even FaceTiming in when I said “Yes” to the dress!
Between alterations, shoes, hairstyles, jewelry, and even dresses for my showers and bachelorette trip, Lesley went above-and-beyond at every step.
The pinnacle of this, however, was on my wedding day. Lesley not only helped transport and steam my gown, but also made sure my bridesmaids all had the right tapes, clips, and pins. She attended to my gown throughout the night, ensuring my corset stayed tight and my train stayed bustled. When I realized that I forgot my socks for my shoe-change, Lesley literally gave me her own, to ensure I didn’t get blisters.
Overall, all we can ask for as brides is to be fully present in these most precious moments of our life. Feeling the most confident and cared for, so that I could be fully engaged in my wedding experience, was the biggest blessing I could ask for. “
—Delaney in Florida
“Working with Lesley for my wedding was one of the best decisions I made for my wedding!
In the weeks leading up to my wedding, she was helpful in finding me options for a wedding sneaker and afterparty outfit, sending me multiple links and guiding me in the right direction. She also gave me valuable advice as to how to fly with my wedding dress, how my bridesmaids should bring their dresses for the wedding, and helped calm my anxieties about people spilling on our outfits and how my husband's clothing would look.
Her calm presence and expertise allowed me to be completely in the moment, and I was able to enjoy the getting ready process instead of worrying about my dress, my mother and MIL's dresses and my bridesmaid dresses. All of our outfits were flawless, and my dress had a statement bow in the back that was perfectly tied (it had been a source of concern prior to the wedding!) She made sure my husband and groomsmen all looked amazing, and it was a huge weight off my shoulders to know that if anything went awry with any of our clothing, that we would be taken care of.
I also will give Lesley credit for how great my wedding photos look! She made adjustments in the moment to make sure my dress and veil were photographed perfectly, but also made my husband and I have such genuine smiles because she was such a fun presence to have around while taking photos.
I wholeheartedly recommend using Lesley for her day-of services, and I wish I could have used her in a larger capacity while I was wedding planning!”
—Taylor in Chicago
“Working with Lesley helped streamline and focus my wedding outfits along with my bridesmaids. I was so overwhelmed with scanning online sites over and over again looking for something unique and things that would flatter my body type. Lesley was able to come up with unique options from sources I had never heard of before. She encouraged me to listen to my gut while also providing gentle direction on keeping things "evergreen" for years to come!
My mom ended up working with her as well to find her perfect dress not just for the wedding day but the events leading up. Lesley is kind, real and knowledgeable. It felt as though I was working with a sister or friend. 10/10 would do it all again!!”
—Elizabeth in North Carolina
“Having worked in events during my career, I knew what to expect when planning my own wedding: vendors, scheduling, contracts. But when it came to the "me" stuff, I had no clue where to begin. "What kind of dress fits my frame? Where do I shop? Where do I take this thing to get altered?" I had been wearing pjs working from home the last two years so fashion wasn't on my radar.
Lesley saved the day! She put together a stunning lookbook based on our initial conversation covering: timeline, budget & my style interests. Not only did she make this daunting task feel achievable ("I can find the perfect garment!"), she made it super fun!
I had a blast shopping with her & during my fittings she made me feel confident & comfortable. I ended up being a vision in pearls for my wedding!”
—Kathleen in Los Angeles, CA
“It’s amazing how sometimes you meet someone who later becomes not only an invaluable help but also a dear friend. That was my experience when I visited Chynna Pope’s shop to pick up my dress and was introduced to Lesley, a bridal stylistt. I was intrigued and started following her work on IG, and I’m so grateful I did. When my daughter Ali got engaged, I suggested that she reach out to Lesley. Since Ali lives in Wisconsin and I was in California, having a consultant to guide us was essential.
Lelsey went above and beyond. She created a personalized look book for us, contacted local bridal salons with exactly what Ali was envisioning, scheduled all our appointments, and was point person for taking photos and videos of all the options so Ali’s future mother in law and I could enjoy the moment.
Thanks to her organization, we had a full weekend of dress shopping, and by the second shop, Ali found the dress. We even canceled the remaining appointments and celebrated over lunch! Lesley didn’t stop there—she helped style Ali for bridal showers and events, assisted with bridesmaid dresses, helped suggest modifications for my mother of the bride Amsale gown for the cathedral wedding, and offered thoughtful calming guidance at every dress fitting for Ali.
Lesley’s expertise, patience, and warmth made the process smooth and truly enjoyable. She’s worth booking early in your journey so you can relax and trust that every detail is being thoughtfully handled. I wholeheartedly recommend Lesley—meeting her that day at Chynna’s shop was a blessing.”
— Jackie in California & Ali in Wisconsin
“What a challenging combination—a soon-to-be mother of the bride who is a procrastinator that hates to shop. Without Lesley, I would not have been able to share the honor with her father of walking our daughter down the aisle, as I WOULD NOT HAVE HAD A DRESS.
Lesley literally emailed me daily with dress recommendations, starting with trying to understand what was appropriate for an outdoor winter wedding at 10,000 feet in the Colorado mountains. She literally reviewed hundreds of dresses with me (again, I am the pickiest person ever!), narrowing it down to what would complement my daughter’s couture gown, and what I would feel most comfortable in.
She completely took over, thank goodness, and had dresses shipped and returned effortlessly, with no involvement from me other than trying them on. The final selection was a dress that I love to this day. The dress made me feel like the very proud and glowing MOB that I wanted to be for my daughter. P.S. My daughter works with the fashion industry so there was a bit of extra pressure to make sure the dress was right—and it definitely was!”
—Constance in Los Angeles, CA
“After 43 years of waiting for the perfect partner, it finally happened!!! The excitement, the celebration- everything a girl could ask for. Then reality sets in---I have to plan a wedding—and I work long days, when will this happen?!?! I immediately started scrolling through wedding dress pictures online, and found myself just lost in designers.
Enter THE ONE Gown--Lesley was a LIFESAVER!!! She immediately took over. She knew the designers, the looks, the options…She created Lookbooks specific to my likes and saved me a ton of time that I would have otherwise spent scrolling online. After drilling down, she even took over appointment scheduling, and then we were off to try on dresses.
She helped me find THE ONE!!! AND I’m SO excited to wear a dress that’s “me” as I enter the next chapter in life. Lesley’s approach is easy. She is an expert at what she does, and she LOVES helping women feel beautiful. I felt less stressed knowing she had the wedding dress styling under control. I would choose Lesley as “THE ONE” any and every day.”
—Claire in Santa Monica, CA
“After one of my dear friends got engaged, I wanted to think of a unique and special gift that would ensure her day is everything she’s ever dreamed it would be. I knew she would love to receive the help of a bridal stylist not because she’s not stylish—rather, because she’s incredibly busy and wasn’t sure which city she should even start shopping in!
Lesley helped her decide on her wedding day style - which was perfectly her! - and made the process SO easy and fun for her. Her services included assistance on the day of the wedding, which I’m told was truly a lifesaver for the entire bridal party.”
—Miranda in Alabama
“Lesley was by far the most amazing stylist we could’ve possibly hoped for and truly surpassed every expectation we had from start to finish. She made our wedding go off without a hitch.
Lesley made my daughter (the bride) feel like a princess, confident beautiful and not with a minute of worry because she knew everything was being taken care of and it was. Lesley had the ability to foresee any possible glitch and she would seamlessly swoop in like a fairy godmother, wave her magic wand and somehow make everything run smoothly.
I could honestly say without Lesley, our wedding could have been a disaster with so many moving parts. I am ecstatic to tell the world that with Lesley’s help, we pulled off the wedding of a lifetime! I could not recommend Lesley and THE ONE Gown more!”
—Jackie in Beverly Hills, CA
“THE ABSOLUTE BEST! Lesley is fantastic. I was married in February 2019 and had a specific sexy, yet romantic, look in mind--Lesley nailed my dress. I am so happy that I trusted her with such an important decision. She also took her time with everyone in my bridal party to create a cohesive look while honoring everyone’s personal style. Not only is Lesley a perfectionist, she truly cares about her clients, ensuring they have the absolute perfect look for their wedding day. Not only is Lesley knowledgeable and dedicated to you while shopping for your gown, she is so fun. So. Fun. I highly recommend her to every bride!!!”
— Isabella in California
“At six weeks’ postpartum, I didn’t have the time or energy to put into finding the right dress for a black-tie wedding. Lesley found options for me, had them sent to my house, and I was able to work with her to select a beautiful, unique, and unexpected dress.
Aside from her taste level and ability to quickly secure dress options, what I appreciated about Lesley was how she was able to take a time I wasn’t feeling my most confident and turn it into a time I could feel comfortable.
As a freelance writer and CRNA, I know very well what my time is worth. Lesley was able to save me so much personal time that made her services an incredibly cost-effective option for me. Instead of spending a lot of time trying or ordering dresses, getting frustrated, and probably giving up, I was able to have a complete, head-to-toe outfit that I felt good, no GREAT, about.
I’m so grateful to her, and I have even offered to renew my vows IF it means she gets to help me pick a dress. She is amazing. Thank you, Lesley!”
— Rachel in Tennessee
“I could not find a dress on my own for my daughter’s wedding, despite my “black belt in shopping.” The difficulty was finding something that I felt comfortable in, but that also was appropriate for the grandeur of the event. Lesley weeded through the endless options for me so I could focus on other things. We ended up designing a custom Monique L’Huillier dress for me to wear, which was Lesley’s idea and to her credit. She made sure I felt special AND comfortable while also taking into consideration what my daughter wanted me to wear--a delicate balance for sure! I absolutely loved the dress I wore that wonderful day and will always look back fondly on my experience with her.”
— Mary in Texas