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Find a Location

Carmen Fashions & Bridal has 2 locations, listed below.

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    • Carmen Fashions & Bridal

      1415 Pleasant Street Fall River, MA 02723-1912

      BBB Accredited Business
    • Carmen Fashions & Bridal

      PO Box 4226 Fall River, MA 02723-0413

      BBB Accredited Business

    Business ProfileforCarmen Fashions & Bridal

    Wedding Supplies
    Multi Location Business
    BBB accredited business

    At-a-glance

    Customer Reviews

    1/5stars

    Average of 1 Customer Reviews

    Customer Complaints

    1 complaints closed in last 3 years

    0 complaints closed in last 12 months

    BBB Rating & Accreditation

    Accredited Since: 4/4/2013

    Years in Business: 47

    Customer Reviews are not used in the calculation of BBB Rating

    Reasons for BBB Rating

    Overview

    Carmen Fashions & Bridal specializes is gowns and accessories for weddings and other formal events including bridal gowns, bridesmaids, mothers, flower girls, prom & other special occasions. The company offers free alterations.

    Business Details

    This is a multi-location business.

    Find a Location

    Carmen Fashions & Bridal has 2 locations, listed below.

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      • Carmen Fashions & Bridal

        1415 Pleasant Street Fall River, MA 02723-1912

        BBB Accredited Business
      • Carmen Fashions & Bridal

        PO Box 4226 Fall River, MA 02723-0413

        BBB Accredited Business
      Location of This Business
      1415 Pleasant Street, Fall River, MA 02723-1912
      BBB File Opened:
      1/1/1977
      Years in Business:
      47
      Business Started:
      1/1/1977
      Business Incorporated:
      1/1/1977
      Accredited Since:
      4/4/2013
      Type of Entity:
      Corporation
      Number of Employees:
      2
      Alternate Business Name
      • Ladies Apparel, Inc.
      Hours of Operation

      Primary

      M:
      10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
      T:
      10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
      W:
      Closed
      Th:
      10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
      F:
      10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
      Sa:
      10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
      Su:
      Closed
      Business Management
      • Ms. Mary Jo Mederios, Co-owner
      • Ms. Madalena Arruda, Co-owner
      Contact Information

      Principal

      • Ms. Mary Jo Mederios, Co-owner
      • Ms. Madalena Arruda, Co-owner

      Customer Contact

      • Ms. Madalena Arruda, Co-owner
      Additional Contact Information

      Fax Numbers

      • (508) 679-1721
        Other Fax

      Email Addresses

      Customer Complaints

      1 Customer Complaints

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      Customer Reviews

      1 Customer Reviews

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      Most Recent Customer Review

      Christine W

      1 star

      04/19/2022

      This is a terrible, rigid, unreasonable business woman. A prom dress was purchased, and within minutes my young woman wanted to return it because it was exorbitantly expensive and way over budget. There was no flexibility whatsoever. I even offered a 10% restocking fee. Having worked in retail for many years, I understand how these things work and she could have easily made that refund and have a happy customer in the future. Now she has two less customers who will be spreading the word.She should be ashamed of herself for treating teenagers like that, knowing that they don't have the experience to stand up to someone.0 stars.

      Carmen Fashions & Bridal Response

      04/21/2022

      This customer came into our store with no solicitation from us. She proceeded to try on prom gowns and chose one. In the the front I stated how much the gown was and if she wanted to put a partial deposit. She stated no she wanted to pay for the whole gown and take it with her. She then gave her debit card and used her pin number. Our policy is store credit only as stated on her receipt and through out our store and at the register. All we did was help out a customer we are never rude or mistreat any customer regardless of age.

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