Read Our Reviews
from past brides
Overall Rating: 5.0/5.0 from 50 reviews
 
Bernadette from Wokingham
on 07/08/2021
Found the perfect dress and hat. Fantastic customer service. Great that alterations can be made onsite. Thank you
Jenny Macpherson from Dorset
on 05/08/2021
I did have a lovely visit to your store .the lady that I saw was so nice and helpful very patient. Thank you so much .
Emily from New Milton
on 05/08/2021
Just the best experience ever. Everyone was completely lovely and supportive. They listened to what we wanted and were so helpful. I never thought getting a dress would be so easy. Thank you so much
Laura from Barton on sea
on 04/08/2021
Beautiful dresses and really helpful staff. I never thought I was a hat person but the owner carefully and discreetly put one on my head and I was instantly converted !
Suzanne from Bournemouth
on 20/06/2021
Amazing service bout a lovely outfit fir my sons wedding a lovely experience
Alison pope from Dorchester
on 12/06/2021
Great service, came in and was able to try all different dresses on. Came out with something I wouldn’t of chosen however the Assistant knew what suited me with great advice and patience.Will definitely recommend. Lovely shop, lovely service, beautiful stock. Thank you .
Jo Paddington from Chandlers Ford Hampshire
on 07/06/2021
Excellent service. I enquired about a specific dress which you had in your lovely shop. I tried it on and it fitted perfectly. The lady who looked after me was so lovely very friendly and made me feel completely at ease.
Michelle Jewell from Mother of The Bride - Bournemouth
on 06/06/2021
Anneliese, was kind and caring from the start we stepped into the shop. She assisted my Mother who is 82 Years old with her knowledge of the stock. There was no hurray in trying the dresses on. Thank you and can’t wait for my appointment.
suepreston1960@gmail.com
on 30/05/2021
Excellent fantastic range of outfits.. Annalise was extremely helpful & personable . I really didnt have much idea but her advise was great. I came away with a beautiful dress and hat.
Andrea from Poole
on 10/05/2021
A fabulous assortment of Mother Of The Bride outfits & great customer service from the staff who listen to what you want. I went totally out of my comfort zone for what I would normally wear & the outfit is amazing quality.
Rhiannon from Bournemouth
on 30/04/2021
Amazing service!! I arrived quite overwhelmed and feeling like I wasn't sure what dress I wanted. The lovely Sophie helped me choose the perfect dress, that made me feel beautiful and boosted my confidence. We were all very emotional at Sophies choice of dress. It is perfect. I left feeling very happy and will be back to purchase the dress very soon. Thank you so much xx
Hannah from Ringwood, Hampshire
on 30/04/2021
Look no further! The first bridal shop that I visited - beautiful store that feels like a very exclusive boutique with a warm and serene atmosphere! Huge variety of dresses on offer - something for everyone! Completely relaxing experience, not rushed at all, all staff completely engaged and celebrated with me! Anneliese was so knowledgable, listened to my feedback and found my dream dress (one that I would never have picked off the rail)! I looked at another shop as I had a pre-arranged appointment who did not even come close to the service standard so I headed straight back and made my purchase! The journey created here is unique where you come back to have an accessory appointment, which is wonderful as you can try lots of looks while wearing your dress (also, one less thing for me to worry about as I am completely clueless!) Thank you ladies and looking forward to returning when my dress is ready x
Helen from Bournemouth
on 29/04/2021
Great experience at Chameleon mother of the bride shop in Boscombe. Olga was very helpful with suggestions and positivity. Would definitely recommend it!
Laura
on 27/04/2021
Olga was lovely! She was very patient with me. I'm very indecisive and this was my first time trying on wedding dresses and she was great at getting out all different sorts of dresses for me to try on. I didn't feel rushed. I was nervous to come but enjoyed every minute of it
Abbi from Bournemouth
on 27/04/2021
I absolutely loved every second of my experience in Chameleon. I was slightly nervous before my appointment thinking this is a big deal I’m trying on wedding dresses and as soon as I walked through the doors I felt at ease when greeted by Olga and her beautiful gowns around her. I felt like a VIP every step of the way and she made me feel so comfortable. I took both mums (mother of bride and groom) and they loved every minute of the experience too. I never expected to find my dress in the first shop I went into but Chameleon made it happen for me! Thank you so much!! Xxx
mrs rutter from somerset
on 26/04/2021
I was thrilled to find the perfect mother-of-the groom dress last week. Thank you for your help.
Sophie Ricketts from Bournemouth
on 25/04/2021
Amazing service, I am so happy to have found my one. My mum cried when I showed her the pictures!
Natalie from Fareham
on 21/04/2021
I said yes to the dress at Chameleon! I didn't expect to on my very first dress appt but after trying on my 4 pre-selected gowns, the lovely lady helping me went and found my dream dress - I was so impressed! The shop is absolutely beautiful and an experience in itself. The lady helping knew when to give us a moment at all the right times and was so helpful. I wish I could come back and do it all again!!
Lesley from Boscombe
on 19/04/2021
Excellent service and I felt really supported with the knowledge about weddings and my being the mother of the groom. I felt the lady was very genuine with her comments about how I looked in the dress I bought. I would highly recommend.
Emma from Bournemouth
on 19/04/2021
Chameleon is the ultimate bridal experience. The staff were incredibly friendly and helpful. I was very pleased with how private and personal my appointment was, so that I was not close to other brides. I really enjoyed pre selecting four dresses from the website as this was a great starting point for my appointment. All of the dresses were absolutely beautiful. I would recommended this shop to everyone!
Emily U from Chameleon, Bournemouth
on 19/04/2021
Did not go in with the intentions of going for my first ever dress appointment....and walk away with the first dress I tried on, but was clearly fate! Beautiful shop, with lovely little areas you sit at. My mum, sister and I were in awe at the trying on area! Very well thought out. The lovely lady helping us (sorry forgot your name!) Was so helpful and gave me so many more dresses to try and and get a feel with on. It was a bit of a blur and I'm still in shock but I was made to feel so comfortable and like a princess. I cannot wait to come back and try my dress on again! Couldn't recommend chameleon enough!
Kirstine from Poole
on 19/04/2021
It was my first experience of dress shopping and it was a great one!! Thank you to Mo for being so lovely, I found a beautiful dress which I LOVE and I'm sure it will be bringing me back to chameleons soon for a second fitting. I love the recent reno also! Beautiful dresses & great staff
Claudia from Poole
on 19/04/2021
I would highly recommend Anneliese and her team, they are so welcoming and their shop is stunning. I was really impressed with the booths they have for brides to try on dresses and it has a seating area for family and friends. Anneliese’s customer service is second to none and offered so many options to alter dress styles. I said yes to my dress all thanks to Anneliese’s help ?? I even got a little bottle of Prosecco which was a lovely touch.
Sharron chester from Poole
on 17/04/2021
I visited Chameleon for a mother of the bride outfit, the choice is vast and at no point did I feel rushed into making a decision. The changing facilities are spacious so I didn’t feel flustered trying on the outfits, and everything was COVID safe. Thank you Anneliese I found a lovely dress and hat, and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend your services.
Candice Taylor from Chameleon Bride, Bournemouth
on 15/04/2021
First time visiting Chameleon Bride and as soon as I walked through the door is was amazing. The whole set up is so much better than previous bridal shops I have been to. I found a dress I liked online on a designers website, checked the stock list and found Chameleon Bride stocks this designer. Emailed the shop and the whole process was effortless. They were able to order the sample in and I said yes to the dress! Lovely dressing room area, large and roomy with seating area for guests. A lot larger and nicer than some other boutiques I have been to. Huge selection of bridal gowns and the staff were so friendly and bubbly it made the whole appointment a dream. I even got a free bottle of bubbly when the appointment had finished! Already counting down the days until I can return. 5 stars from me!
Rachel Compton from Bournemouth
on 16/12/2020
I had a lovely time trying on wedding dresses at chameleon. There were a good range of dresses to try on. I liked the fact that I had pre-selected 4 dresses prior to my appointment as this helped me narrow down my likes/dislikes. At the appointment the lady who looked after me was very attentive and lovely and she really listened to what style I was after. All dresses were steam cleaned after my fitting and I felt really comfortable with visiting the shop.
Eloise from Southampton
on 07/12/2020
I had the best wedding dress shopping experience! The dresses were gorgeous and the girls were so helpful. It was as if they knew my taste in dresses better than I did! The shop is beautiful and they have a huge selection of dresses to choose from and try on. Highly, highly recommend.
Anonymous
on 07/12/2020
I didn’t find my dress, but I did see some incredible dresses and Mo was super helpful.
Amy Roberts from Boscombe
on 01/11/2020
Really good experience lovely dresses. Customer service excellent felt really comfortable
Ciara Higgins from Southampton
on 28/10/2020
I visited Chameleon Bride having come from Southampton for a particular dress that I’d seen online and fell in love with it. It was safe to say it was what I expected and more! Sophie is a credit to the shop and was so helpful, it was my first time trying wedding dresses and I was so nervous but was made to feel at ease. I ordered the dress I had my eye on from the very beginning and cannot wait to go back and wear it again when it arrives! Thankyou so much for the amazing experience, I will be recommending you to everyone.
Melissa from Wimborne
on 27/10/2020
Unfortunately I didn't find 'the one' but what a super helpful and lovely lady Olga was!
Amber from Wareham
on 26/10/2020
Thank you Chameleon! Very helpful and friendly, I felt really relaxed and it was a really enjoyable experience. Sophie was so kind and helpful. When trying on, I didn’t like the dresses that I had picked out in advance, Sophie listened to what I was liking and suggested the perfect dress which become the one. It was a very special experience despite Covid restrictions and couldn’t recommend Chameleon enough. Can’t wait to come back for fitting!
Rosie Noden from Bournemouth
on 26/10/2020
I found my perfect dress at Chameleon, I was happy to see that they had the designers that I love stocked there! Olga helped me with my dresses, she was super helpful, and I felt very comfortable and able to be honest and ask as many questions as I needed to. I would have loved to have maybe even just one more person come with me to the shop as 2 was a struggle to choose who to bring! I understand the pandemic causes restrictions, but I would have loved to have been able to have others too!
Daisy Rendall from Bournemouth
on 26/10/2020
I had the most wonderful experience in Chameleon. We booked a very last minute appointment as I was in the area visiting a friend, and so considering I didn't have any of the parents/bridal party with me, the plan was that I would go and try on some dresses to rule out styles/shapes/fits etc, and would have a more clear idea for the 'real' wedding dress appointment in London where my friends and family live. The 6th dress I put on was the one. I has previously picked out some dresses ahead of the appointment so that Mo had an idea of what I wanted. Everything I chose felt wrong, but based on my very limited feedback, Mo (the absolute magician) pulled two dresses. Both were very different to my choices, and the second one was the one. I had such a great experience, not only from the incredible staff, but also the range of dresses and the interior of the shop itself just felt very glamorous and feminine, and really helped me get into the ~bridal mood~. Though Covid has been a nightmare in navigating wedding planning, the only differences I felt were wearing a mask (which is very normal now) and I was given a small bottle of champagne when leaving, rather than a glass while trying things on. I was also told how to put the dresses on myself, as it's safer that no-one is in the changing room with me, which I didn't mind at all. I'd happily recommend Chameleon to anyone, and it was an experience I'm really glad I had.
Lara from Poole
on 22/10/2020
I had the best time. It was my first time trying in dresses & I was bit nervous. Olga was so lovely she instantly put me at ease & helped me pick dresses that suited my figure. The dresses are amazing I would highly recommend anyone to visit. Thanks again for such a lovely experience .
Flo from Fordingbridge
on 20/10/2020
Thank you so much Chameleon for helping me find my dream dress! It felt amazing having the boutique to ourselves and Sophie was so helpful, suggesting different styles for me to try on. She even knew which dress I was going to choose before I'd fully decided! I would recommend Chameleon to anyone, it's a truly beautiful shop and I can't wait to go back there to see my dress again.
Luisa Mellish from Christchurch
on 19/10/2020
The experience at Chameleon was first class I was so nervous and I didn’t ever think I would find my dress but Sophie gave me plenty of options and opportunities to try others on and was very understanding when I suggested things I wanted to change and helped me to achieve my perfect dress. It was the best experience and I would definitely recommend it.
Debra Reeves from Bournemouth
on 19/10/2020
I thoroughly enjoyed my experience. I have lived locally for over 40 years and Chameleon has always been a shop that I have dreamed of experiencing. My dream has been realised and it was as wonderful as I had dreamt that it would it.
Lauren from Romsey
on 18/10/2020
Found my gown! Very lovely boutique, super friendly staff and great attention to detail ?? I had a lovely time!
Hannah Shave from Southampton
on 12/10/2020
My day on Saturday was amazing my consultant olga was patient and knew what dresses to show me although 1.5hrs is quick we managed 7 dresses before finally choosing the one the shop is gorgeous and I'm over the moon with my dress thank you
Claire K from Bournemouth
on 12/10/2020
I visited Chameleon with a view to trying on various styles of wedding dresses. I was able to choose 4 dresses beforehand from the website which were ready when I arrived. There is a large selection of dresses and even if they are not in the right size; the dress can be clipped and panelled to give an idea of what it will look like. The shop is clean and so pretty. The staff are friendly, professional and they were able to give advice and answer all of my questions. I truly felt like a princess. I am still undecided with my dress choice and so I will be visiting Chameleon again soon. I can’t wait.
Vicki White from Poole
on 12/10/2020
Mo and the team were so welcoming and amazing. I had the best first experience of trying on dresses. They listened to my feedback and gave amazing reccomendations on new dresses to try. They were honest and complimentary of styles for me. It was so much fun.
Alex Mears from Bournemouth
on 08/10/2020
I can not recommend Chameleon highly enough, from the moment I went into the shop I was put at ease, the lovely lady that helped me was so patient and very quickly figured out what I was looking for and found my perfect dress!
Ruth Bishop from Bournemouth
on 05/10/2020
Mo was lovely. Honest and very welcoming. I did not feel pressured into purchasing, which I was worried about. I would have liked to have had the opportunity to browse a bit but appreciate the situation with Covid. Overall, a very pleasant experience. Thank you, Mo!
Kate Skelley from Bournemouth
on 04/10/2020
You had an amazing collection of dresses. The boutique opened up and went on for ages. The lady that looked after me, Im sure her name was Sophie, did a great job and really knew all the dresses. If there was a detail or style I preferred or wanted to tweak she knew which dress to pull next. She also was happy to go between dresses when I couldn't decide which I preferred. I appreciated her confidence and her experience. I have however gone back to a dress which I had already tried on else where but it was really close. I would highly recommend and my mum will be returning for a mother of the bride appointment.
Debbie Shiers from Pokesdown
on 30/09/2020
Sophie was fantastic from the start. Honest, considerate, very friendly and extremely helpful. Her awareness and understanding to mine and my guests emotions/feelings were second to none as with her expertise in helping me find my dream dress. Despite the rules on changing and having to wear face masks I could not think of anywhere I would have rather gone dress shopping. Sophie made it the most comfortable experience I could have ever envisioned. It was such a memorable experience and even as I think about it now it still gives me butterflies. Chameleon team your amazing. Thankyou so much. A forever grateful Once in a Chameleon Bride x
Debbie Shiers from Pokesdown
on 30/09/2020
Sophie was fantastic from the start. Honest, considerate, very friendly and extremely helpful. Her awareness and understanding to mine and my guests emotions/feelings were second to none as with her expertise in helping me find my dream dress. Despite the rules on changing and having to wear face masks I could not think of anywhere I would have rather gone dress shopping. Sophie made it the most comfortable experience I could have ever envisioned. It was such a memorable experience and even as I think about it now it still gives me butterflies. Chameleon team your amazing. Thankyou so much. A forever grateful Once in a Chameleon Bride x
Tamsyn Rutter from Bournemouth
on 28/09/2020
Lovely selection of dresses and customer service was excellent.
Emma from Croydon
on 24/09/2020
I highly recommend Chameleon. It was so worth getting up at 3am to travel there. I had a lovely lady called Sophie she is amazing. She's very attentive and listened to exactly what I wanted and actually found me my dream dress. Even with the pandemic and everything me and my mum had the best time and felt very safe. Thank you so much Sophie I can't wait to come back!
Lindsey C from Christchurch
on 23/09/2020
I booked my appointment online to view/try on dresses in the sample sale. I wasn’t really expecting to find ‘the’ dress that day. It was the first shop I’d been to. I turned up on my own having booked the appointment last minute but needn’t have worried as I had such a lovely welcome from Sophie. Suffice to say I found my dream dress. Second dress I tried on. We both agreed it was the perfect dress for me! Even better that it was in the sale. So very happy with the way it all went. Thank you Chameleon!