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Gown Shopping Tonight - Last minute tips?

JNMWineBride Posted: Dec 01, 2005 04:42 PM+

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Posted: Dec 01, 2005 04:42 PM

Gown Shopping Tonight - Last minute tips?

I'm going to the Wedding Salon in Manhasset tonight...any words of wisdom?

- I've got pix of dresses I like to help in the search.

- I'm willing to try on just about anything.

- I REALLY hope I find something...and maybe bridesmaid dresses too!

Mrs. dleeny Posted: Dec 01, 2005 04:50 PM+

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Posted: Dec 01, 2005 04:50 PM

Re: Gown Shopping Tonight - Last minute tips?

keep an open mind, communicate what you want and HAVE FUN!!

roxyspark Posted: Dec 01, 2005 04:52 PM+

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Posted: Dec 01, 2005 04:52 PM

Re: Gown Shopping Tonight - Last minute tips?

Bring shoes that have a similar heel to what you will wear on your wedding day.

Have fun!

06NovBride Posted: Dec 01, 2005 04:54 PM+

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Posted: Dec 01, 2005 04:54 PM

Re: Gown Shopping Tonight - Last minute tips?

When I went to try on dresses the salesperson was really helpful. As I would try on the dress she would ask me did I like that one more than the last one I tried on. If I liked the previous one better, she put the one I was trying on back on the rack. That way is wasn't as confusing with all the dresses.

ShortBride Posted: Dec 01, 2005 05:27 PM+

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Posted: Dec 01, 2005 05:27 PM

Re: Gown Shopping Tonight - Last minute tips?

Definately keep on open mind. At first, I really didn't want any pourfy dresses, sleveless dresses, or dresses with beading. (I actually wanted a white bridesmaids dress). I ended up with a poufy, sleveless, beaded dress!

Oh, and be upfront about your budget from the get-go...

JXNOscar Posted: Dec 01, 2005 05:35 PM+

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Posted: Dec 01, 2005 05:35 PM

Re: Gown Shopping Tonight - Last minute tips?

Be open minded
you have no idea how you will look in any specific dress

have fun

DA77 Posted: Dec 01, 2005 09:23 PM+

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Posted: Dec 01, 2005 09:23 PM

Re: Gown Shopping Tonight - Last minute tips?

I was there tonight! I ordered my dress from there a couple of mths ago and went back tonight to try on some accessories with the sample dress. I was the only bride to be there. =( Anyway, how did it go?

JNMWineBride Posted: Dec 02, 2005 10:40 AM+

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Posted: Dec 02, 2005 10:40 AM

Re: Gown Shopping Tonight - Last minute tips?

Posted by DA77

I was there tonight! I ordered my dress from there a couple of mths ago and went back tonight to try on some accessories with the sample dress. I was the only bride to be there. =( Anyway, how did it go?

It didn't really go anywhere...I walked in, looked around a bit, then someone came to help me, looked at the pictures I brought in, and asked what my price range was... I'm not looking to spend an exorbitant amount of money for something that I'm only going to be wearing for like 10 hours...and their starting price for gowns is double what I'm looking to spend - unless you want a sample - but that's not my size.

Bottom line, they were out of my price range and l left. I checked out Macy's Manhasset - while I was in the gown shopping mood - nothing really there - not that I thought I would - Demetrios doesn't really have what I'm looking for...but I did get ideas of basic styles that look good - so that's helpful!

JanuaryBride06 Posted: Dec 02, 2005 10:44 AM+

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Posted: Dec 02, 2005 10:44 AM

Re: Gown Shopping Tonight - Last minute tips?

I think you're set - you have an open mind and a positive attitude - what more do you need?
Have a wonderful time and I hope that you find something you love.

ETA - I just read your last post. Try to hit Burton's!

JNMWineBride Posted: Dec 02, 2005 10:52 AM+

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Posted: Dec 02, 2005 10:52 AM

Re: Gown Shopping Tonight - Last minute tips?

Posted by JanuaryBride06

I think you're set - you have an open mind and a positive attitude - what more do you need?
Have a wonderful time and I hope that you find something you love.

ETA - I just read your last post. Try to hit Burton's!

Where is burtons?

JanuaryBride06 Posted: Dec 02, 2005 10:56 AM+

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Posted: Dec 02, 2005 10:56 AM

Re: Gown Shopping Tonight - Last minute tips?

Posted by JNMWineBride

Posted by JanuaryBride06

I think you're set - you have an open mind and a positive attitude - what more do you need?
Have a wonderful time and I hope that you find something you love.

ETA - I just read your last post. Try to hit Burton's!

Where is burtons?

426 Old Walt Whitman Rd
Melville, NY 11747
631 424-3377

DA77 Posted: Dec 02, 2005 10:56 AM+

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Posted: Dec 02, 2005 10:56 AM

Re: Gown Shopping Tonight - Last minute tips?

Have you tried RK Bridal yet? I found some beautiful gowns there. Nicole helped me and she was great.

Sorry - just remembered your RK Bridal thread!

JNMWineBride Posted: Dec 02, 2005 10:57 AM+

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Posted: Dec 02, 2005 10:57 AM

Re: Gown Shopping Tonight - Last minute tips?

Posted by JanuaryBride06

Posted by JNMWineBride

Posted by JanuaryBride06

I think you're set - you have an open mind and a positive attitude - what more do you need?
Have a wonderful time and I hope that you find something you love.

ETA - I just read your last post. Try to hit Burton's!

Where is burtons?

426 Old Walt Whitman Rd
Melville, NY 11747
631 424-3377

Great - thanks!

JNMWineBride Posted: Dec 02, 2005 10:59 AM+

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Posted: Dec 02, 2005 10:59 AM

Re: Gown Shopping Tonight - Last minute tips?

Posted by DA77

Have you tried RK Bridal yet? I found some beautiful gowns there. Nicole helped me and she was great.

No, haven't gone to RK yet...have only tried dresses on at 2 places so far...still kind of the early stages of looking.

From the sound of it, I think I'm better off looking locally first...find gowns I like, and then look at RK for better prices...I'm overwhelmed enough as it is. I'd also like to try to get it locally, less travel and hassle involved.

I'll keep Nicole in mind though! Thanks!

spikegomez Posted: Dec 03, 2008 01:27 AM+

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