Miss Ruby

Jimmy was amazing! So fun, laid back, and complimentary. Beautiful atmosphere. He even suggested certain bridesmaid dresses with certain wedding gowns. All around great experience.

By far the best selection of bridesmaids dresses anywhere in the greater Milwaukee area! Unique styles, Great quality, Affordable prices, Friendly staff, Relaxing atmosphere and a gorgeous store! I recommend them to everyone!

I am so happy I ended my first day of dress shopping at Miss Ruby — it turned the whole day around when I found THE dress. Working with Jimmy was a great experience and after picking out just a few dresses he understood exactly what I was looking for. I have truly found my dream dress and am happy it was such a great experience.
I would recommend to any bride looking for their dress to start here as they had a variety of dresses, styles, and price points (especially compared to other stores I had visited in the area).

Beautiful dress shop in a very cool location. The staff are friendly and helpful and the shopping experience was fun, informative and unique. It’s really amazing to have a professional stylist assigned to you and your group! The selection was perfect, not too much so that it’s overwhelming but not so little that you leave feeling unsatisfied. The owner, Erin, was there also and made sure to introduce herself. She is just as cute and friendly as the store! Loved everything about it and will continue to recommend it to everyone I know! :)

Miss Ruby was the first place I went to look for a wedding dress and it ended up being the place where I bought my dress. Jimmy was so helpful and listened to what I wanted. He also didn’t pressure me at all when I said I had to think about it. Before meeting Jimmy, I was concerned that being a size 14 would hinder my search, but there was absolutely no judgment on his part and he helped me try on many different styles of dresses.
Chicago-​area brides, take note, If you are looking for a wedding dress, Milwaukee is not that far AND you save on taxes. Plus on my two trips, I enjoyed some time in Milwaukee, there’s lots to do near Miss Ruby.

I found out about Miss Ruby through Weddings in the Ward. I found my wedding dress here and had an amazing experience! It is such a cute shop that has an amazing variety of dresses for brides, bridesmaids, moms or just a special occasion. Everyone was so genuine and just all around great. It made my wedding dress shopping a breeze and special experience.

I had an excellent experience at Miss Ruby’s. It is a cute little boutique with a good selection of dresses. I worked with both Jackie and Jimmy over 2 appointments. Both made me feel so welcome and relaxed for my dress shopping experience. I really liked that I didn’t feel pressured to buy a dress right away but was also met with a great amount of enthusiasm and excitement. They helped me in finding the perfect accessories (belt and earrings) for my dress as well.
I recommend Miss Ruby for any brides to be!

Lovely little bridal boutique tucked away in plain sight on Water Street, right downtown.
Stephanie is no longer with them — she moved! — but hot dang, if every bridal fitting consultant could be like her I would wish it to be so.
See, I’m not into this whole wedding dress thing, so I stopped by during a sample sale to acclimate to the idea of this whole process. Stephanie was über-​professional and super nice, and once she sensed my vibe/​attitude, she adjusted and let her «guard» down and we were able to just be fun and friendly. It was great.
I have a whole year before the big day, so no doubt I’ll be heading to different boutiques here and in CHI as well as combing the internet for «the one.» (Also, there is no «the one» there’s only «the one I like the most at any given time that isn’t a bazillion dollars.» I just can’t justify spending like crazy on a dress you’ll wear only once…)
That said, I’d have no problem returning to Miss Ruby and giving them another shot; I’ll probably do just that over the winter months for sure. :)

I purchased my wedding dress at Miss Ruby and was impressed with their service throughout the experience.
Staff: All of their staff members were incredibly friendly and knowledgeable whenever I would call or email them with questions. When I went for my first appointment, my consultant was awesome. She listened to what I wanted and made recommendations, and after I tried on each dress she would be sure to ask me my opinion without my family around to verify what I was thinking. When I tried on dresses for the second time in the appointment, she would summarize mine and my family’s opinions so I could remember what everyone thought — I was so amazed at her organization!
Dresses: Although Miss Ruby had a smaller selection than other stores I went to, the quality and beauty of their dresses was much better than other stores. I was looking for a lace dress and had tons of options. Although the dresses were more expensive than other stores, they were much more comfortable (which was really important to me!).
Other Perks: When you buy your dress on your first appointment they give you a discount. They also pop champagne for you and your guests when you say yes to the dress which was really fun! The garment bag they provide for your dress when you purchase it is also great quality and durable.
Alterations: Miss Ruby doesn’t have anyone in-​store who does alterations, but they provide a list of recommendations. I utilized Pam with Castle Clique Designs and she was AMAZING– very talented and worth every dollar!
I absolutely loved my wedding dress and was thrilled with my Miss Ruby experience. I’ve recommended them to two friends who have also bought their dresses at Miss Ruby. It should definitely be a stop on your search for the perfect dress!

Love, love, love! I went with my sister when she bought her dress here! Everything was perfection! The dresses, the service, the location. 10 stars!!!

When I made my appointment at Miss Ruby’s I was planning on looking for my wedding gown. However, I had another appointment earlier in the day and ended up purchasing my dress. When I arrived at Miss Ruby’s I decided to do a bridesmaids appointment instead, and they were totally flexible with the last minute change (As were my bridesmaids!). Val was our consultant and she was fabulous. First, she let me put on the gown I had selected to show those that weren’t available for the first appointment, and let me try on different veils and belts – I ended up purchasing my veil from Miss Ruby’s, actually. With the bridesmaids dresses, Val totally understood what I was going for, and was really helpful in identifying a designer that had a color that worked for me, and a lot of different dresses for my bridesmaids to choose from. Val was so incredibly helpful, I wish I had waited to buy my dress from Miss Ruby’s, as the service was much better, and the environment was much more fun and classy than the boutique from which I purchased my dress.
The service was great, the bridesmaids dress selection was incredible, and it was just a really cute place to shop – Of all the places I tried dresses on, this was the only one that I think had the environment and vibe to match the occasion; i really felt like a Bride!

I will say that first and foremost that Miss Ruby had wonderful dresses. There wasn’t an overwhelming amount to sift through, but there was a well-​curated selection. I found a few gorgeous gowns: one in a style I knew I’d love and one that I was surprised to just adore.
I was disappointed, however, with my shopping experience. My consultant was friendly with me, but never introduced herself to my family or asked who they were. She also did not show me a single dress that was in my budget. She grabbed several very pretty dresses but seemed to have no regard for the price. Every gown was $ 300-​$ 1000 over what I wanted to spend.
Also I felt she was making a pretty hard sell. I understand that consultants rely on commission and that every appointment is an opportunity to earn, but being talked into a dress that was $ 550 too much and constantly reminding me how late the dress would come in came off as being a little too aggressive for my taste.
I say if you have lots of time and lots of money this place would be a terrific bet, but for brides on a more modest budget or a tight schedule beware.

I had a great experience and found my wedding gown very quickly.

I had a FABULOUS experience at Miss Ruby’s shopping for my wedding dress a couple weekends ago. Not only do they have a great variety of beautiful dresses, they have absolutely wonderful consultants. Valerie was super patient, super attentive, super knowledgable, and non-​judgmental. She made me feel very comfortable during the whole process from picking out dresses, to trying them on, to standing on the pedestal while my mom and i hemmed-​and-​hawed over the dresses, asking for belts/​sashes and veils. And yes– I found my dress here! For that, I owe a lot of thanks to Valerie. She stayed with my mom and I for a full hour and a half after our appointment was supposed to end, which was also an hour and a half after the store had closed! When I finally said yes, Valerie brought my mom and I each a glass of champagne (what a sweet touch), and patiently walked us through next steps. A few days later she followed up with an email. You truly cannot go wrong at Miss Ruby’s, especially if you ask for Valerie!!!

I had an awesome time shopping for Bridesmaid dresses at Miss Ruby. I loved working with Jimmy — he really heard what I had to say and helped with making decisions easy. The experience was so awesome it made me think I should have done the wedding dress part there — so I have set up an appointment at Miss Ruby for my accessories. They are professional and courteous and fun — and worth taking a look at. You won’t be let down!

Overall, I had a positive experience with Miss Ruby. The dress shopping experience was relaxed and attentive the first time. I ended up finding a dress I liked and then went back later in the day to purchase. The next time I came in for a fitting when the dress came in (about 5.5 months later– had to call a few times to ask about the status) it was a little more rushed since there was another large group in. I was surprised that the dress wasn’t held though until closer to the wedding for me and that they had no on staff alterations person, as I remember hearing that the first time.
I did get a recommendation for a fantastic alterations person, Pamela Healy, from them though. She was worth every penny and was so nice to work with. Her work is incredible and you could barely even see the bustle buttons on the intricate lace pattern I had on my dress. Would definitely recommend her to anyone.
As a whole, Miss Ruby has pretty dresses and good service. I would make sure to double confirm the logistics before purchasing though so as you are not surprised later on by timing, alterations, or storage.

I purchased both my wedding gown and my bridesmaid dresses at Miss Ruby’s and couldn’t have been happier with the experience. The first appointment was just my mom and I and was the first time I’d ever tried on a wedding dress. Sarah was so friendly and helpful she made the experience very fun and low-​pressure for us both, even bringing out champagne for us all to toast once I’d decided on a dress — such a fun touch and I really felt like a bride in that moment. Their selection of gowns is robust without being overwhelming, and the prices are very reasonable regardless of your budget. The accessories are a little expensive, but that’s to be expected from any boutique style salon.
I returned a second time this past weekend with my MOH, another bridesmaid, and my mom & my fiances mom to try on bridesmaid dresses and had another great experience, this time with Valerie helping us. I also wanted to try on my dress to show everyone and play around more with veils and sashes and they were extremely accommodating. My only minor gripe (and the only reason for not giving 5 stars) is that the sample sizes they have are all VERY small. If you’re not a size 6 it’s difficult to get a sense of how some of the bridesmaid dresses would really look, even with clamps. I’d highly recommend they get their sample sizes bigger — it’s MUCH better to have a larger dress clamped up than to not even be able to get a leg in it! That said, we did still find a lovely bridesmaid dress for the girls that they’re all incredibly happy with.

Very cute salon, on par with some places in chicago. You are able to pull dresses off the rack and the consultant will pull a few for you as well. I found my dress here and got a $ 100 discount for ordering it on the first visit. Also, you get champagne when you say yes to the dress! Highly recommended, as long as your budget is at least $ 1000. The selection of dresses below that range is pretty small.

Daughter was able to get bridal dress (sample) for $ 25. Great deal. Staff was very friendly and helpful.

I cannot say enough positive things about Miss Ruby. Although I did not get my bridal dress there, I went for Bridal Styling night and the staff was fabulous! Not only did I find the perfect belt for my dress, I also found hair accessories for my bridesmaids and my mom found her accessories, too.
Not only are the accessories fabulous, the bridesmaid dresses are amazing. We found the perfect dress for my beach wedding. The staff is so outgoing, friendly, and accomodating. I highly recommend Miss Ruby and wish I would have gotten my bridal gown there.

When shopping with my bridesmaids for their dresses, Miss Ruby was our first stop. A friend of mine got her bridesmaids dresses there and I really liked them so I was excited to check it out.
When we arrived, I was pleasantly surprised to see such a big selection of bridesmaids dresses! I told my girls to go nuts & pull whatever they wanted to try on, and they pulled A LOT! We all went in a big fitting room together which was really nice because they all got to try on every dress & see what each other looked like in them.
After we left we went to another bridal store in Brookfield and were really disappointed in how small their selection was — which just totally sealed the deal on our original choice from Miss Ruby!
Miss Ruby was really accommodating with getting the girls measurements (I have bridesmaids that live far away/​out of state), and they were always friendly & helpful. I also ordered some extra material so my girls could have straps made and Miss Ruby made that process really easy too!
I just picked up my girls dresses last weekend and they’re GORGEOUS! I love them so much!
Bottom line: if you’re in the market for bridesmaids dresses, you can’t go wrong with Miss Ruby!

I was in the market for a bridal gown and a friend told me to check out Miss Ruby. I really didn’t know what to expect, because I had never heard of it before, but I am so glad I do now! Miss Ruby offered so many gorgeous and unique dresses! Many of them were kind of classic vintage inspired and they also carried a great selection of custom hairpieces and veils!
The staff was also really helpful without being pushy. She was really knowledgeable about the dresses they carried and what would look good on me! I would definitely recommend to every bride to be!