Michael was wonderful. He stayed exactly in my price range, listened to exactly what I wanted, and made me feel really comfortable in his store. He really listened to what I wanted and what I wanted to look like. I really enjoyed the experience!

I cannot say enough wonderful things about Michael and his gorgeous shop! I had looked all around the city, at several different stores for my dress with no luck. I came to Michael and he immediately understood my vision and knew exactly what I wanted. I tried on one dress at Nolte's and that is all it took! They have the most fabulous team there to get you the most perfect dress for your big day!

My daughter found her dream dress at Nolte's Bridal. With a little custom tweaking her dress is a one of a kind. Michael Nolte himself, along with Emmalea, took care of us. The service was both personal and intimate. From the high end gown selection, and some at unbelievable discounts, to the atmosphere and service, Nolte's Bridal is a class act.

From the moment you walk in the door of Michael Nolte's BEAUTIFUL boutique, Michael makes you feel like a princess and treats your mom like a queen. I spent an hour talking to Michael, enjoying champagne, and connecting through mutual friends and family. It was such a great time that I wish we could have spent the whole day there! He was genuinely interested in our story and we even shared our engagement video and pictures. After talking Michael said, "I know THE dress for you." It was perfect. I tried on ONE dress and knew it was the one. It was incredible that Michael could talk to me and know exactly what I needed. He offered tips and tricks to wedding planning that we will definitely use in our wedding. His incredible talent and love for weddings is so special and every bride deserves the experience that Michael and his team can give. I will forever recommend this man and his impeccable taste and talent.

From our very first meeting with Michael until our wonderful meeting with him weeks following our daughters wedding we have been amazed at him being a gift to us on many levels. Knowing that his expertise and patient demeanor were constantly available we were able to enjoy the process of our daughters wedding like we never dreamed possible. Michael's gracious and caring support as well as his timely communications allowed father and mother, daughter and son-in-law to thoroughly enjoy the months and weeks preceding the wedding. And to top it off the day of the wedding was simply amazing as Michael kept us on schedule and released us to enjoy the day. ALL details were beyond belief and our friendship with Michael continues beyond the wedding. Working with Michael and his team was by far the best decision we made in the preparation and actual day of event for our daughters wedding.

Working with Michael at Nolte’s Bridal was a dream! He is so helpful and made our special day come to life. From helping me find the perfect dress and planning the day- Michael was simply amazing and we are so blessed to have had him as our planner! Could not recommend him and Nolte’s Bridal more!

I shopped for my dress all around KC and even went to Dallas and found my gown at Nolte’s immediately - it was the first one I tried one! The price was very reasonable - actually it looked about twice as expensive as it actually was! Michael helped so much and was happy to customize anything about the gown to make it perfect. I was thrilled with my experience and I can’t wait to wear it on my wedding day!!

Eight years ago after shopping in NC and even a trip to Chicago and Michigan Ave which included a trunk show with a famous designer, my daughter could not find “the dress.” I researched places in KC and one of the places I wanted to take her to was Nolte’s. She has tried on some dresses when Michael Nolte came in and assessed the situation and said “I know just the right dress for you!” She tried it on and it was the perfect “bride” moment! Later when I was at the Nolte’s Briarcliff location feeling clueless, Michael just happened to be there and helped me find the perfect dress and accessories that both my daughter and I loved. Now eight years later I found myself as the bride and had let my busy job as administrator and teacher and the events and concerts I had to plan take precedent over my own wedding plans. I was panicking about my procrastination, and time was running out. I walked into Nolte’s late on a Friday very apologetic about my last-minute situation. I w... Read moreas treated very graciously by Emily who offered immediate help, but to my extreme good fortune, Michael Nolte was there and immediately assisted. As just as he had magically done eight years previously for my daughter, he assessed the situation and knew the perfect dress! It was exactly what I had pictured: age-appropriate, flattering and elegant! Just as I can listen to a singer or choir and know just the right repertoire for them, Michael has that unique instinct for instantly evaluating and selecting exactly what perfectly suits the individual. Very magical! And then he stood there and helped me pick exactly the venue, accessories, flowers, etc. — everything that I had delayed in making decisions on. I left the store with the weight of the world off my shoulders and the event turned out even more perfectly than I could have pictured. We even decided I could wear the shoes he had picked out eight years previously. The additional magic was that he arranged with the wonderful lady who had done alterations for my daughter to have this dress ready for me to wear in less than two weeks! Michale Nolte was such a rescue to me— his expertise in style in all things wedding- related are incomparable. I am forever grateful and would recommend Nolte’s to everyone!

Michael Notle was amazing to work with. He was all about the Bride-To-Be and not just about making a sale. He was honest, sweet, and fun to work with.

Mr. Nolte and his team went above and beyond to ensure that I found the dress that I loved. I felt like the most important customer. He gave recommendations to flatter my body, and found dresses that suited my style. His staff was extremely accommodating!

I purchased my dress at Nolte’s Bridal. Michael helped me select my perfect wedding dress and my bridesmaids dress for my sister. We both have very different body types and style but Michael helped us choose dresses that flattered our body types & fit with my wedding vision. Alterations were easy with Candy. My sister was 8 months pregnant at the time of my wedding and Candy helped to make the dress we bought before she was pregnant work for her baby bump. Michael and his assistant Emma-Lea are experienced professionals that provide invaluable help in finding your dress.

What to do first? I suggest the dress & in the KC area I suggest you shop at Nolte’s Bridal. Michael helped both my daughters select their dress. They have very different body types & style-Michael helped them choose flattering silhouettes & made suggestions that created beautifully unique ensembles. The alterations by Candy are professional and Emma-Lea provides excellent advice on finishing touches. There are thousands of dresses & many shops. Make your life easy-go to Nolte’s Bridal. Michael will help your daughter find the dress that looks lovely, compliments the venue & makes her feel beautiful. Having an experienced professional helping your daughter is invaluable-you will leave Nolte’s knowing your child will look amazing. A great start!!

Michael Nolte was the planner at my son's recent wedding. Even though he was hired by the parents of the bride he was invaluable to my wife and I assisting us in the planning and execution of the rehearsal dinner. A joy to work with and spot on with his advice. He recommended an amazing venue for the rehearsal.and everything went off smmothly all weekend.

It is difficult to put into words the level of disappointment and pure deceitfulness we have encountered with Michael Nolte. On first visit, Nolte is overwhelmingly engaged and sells you services and gowns that he simply does not provide. He sold me a custom designer gown, veil and earrings for more than $7,500 and when it arrived did not allow me to have my wedding dress. He strung me along for 11 months making me believe that he would honor his word. Then, just over a month before my wedding he refused to give me the gown, of which I paid the deposit and brought the rest of the dollars to pay him in total. He had me come try on the dress, told me it was perfect and refused to allow me to have the dress without signing a non-disparagement clause over his wedding coordination services that he fraudulently sold me. At the time we purchased the dress, he sold me a full service wedding coordination package for $12,000 and did not plan the wedding. He was a horrific wedding planner, of whi... Read morech we terminated 90 days after hiring him because he performed no work and only pointed his finger at the bride and groom to blame them. His email communication is telling when he told the bride “if you wanted an order taker, you should hire an assistant. I do not and will not work off lists created by the bride.” We requested a refund of the money multiple times since he collected our money and did not deliver my gown and did not plan the wedding. Nolte refused to give us our money back. He even told me to my face “I am not a crook”, when in reality that is exactly what he is. We even took him to court over the issue and we were informed that he did not have the dollars to pay us so do not proceed with the case. He ripped away the wedding gown of my dreams only 41 days before the wedding, leaving me with no dress and an emotional wreck. From a bride to another bride, do not hire him or purchase a gown from him under any circumstances!