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First time looking for a bridal gown

bridetobe04 Posted: Jan 31, 2003 09:28 AM+

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Posted: Jan 31, 2003 09:28 AM

First time looking for a bridal gown

ok, i am going to look for a dress for the very first time!!! any ideas on where is the best place to go when you dont really know what you want (all i know is that i want something kinda pouffy)?? do i need certain ideas? im clueless!!!

Leap29 Posted: Jan 31, 2003 09:30 AM+

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Posted: Jan 31, 2003 09:30 AM

Re: First time looking for a bridal gown

where are you located? nyc, long island???

bridetobe04 Posted: Jan 31, 2003 09:32 AM+

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Posted: Jan 31, 2003 09:32 AM

Re: First time looking for a bridal gown

Im on Long Island, but i dont have anything against traveling to NYC to look for a dress :) ill go where ever i have to go :)

dcbride Posted: Jan 31, 2003 09:32 AM+

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Posted: Jan 31, 2003 09:32 AM

Re: First time looking for a bridal gown

If you go to a salon and you describe what you want they will pull out dresses and you say yes or no-- and they will work off of what you say yes too. If you have pictures definitely bring them.

bridetobe04 Posted: Jan 31, 2003 09:34 AM+

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Posted: Jan 31, 2003 09:34 AM

Re: First time looking for a bridal gown

thanks, ill bring all the pages ive been ripping out

silibonz Posted: Jan 31, 2003 09:38 AM+

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Posted: Jan 31, 2003 09:38 AM

Re: First time looking for a bridal gown

THE BAYSHORE BRIDAL SUITE IS WHERE I WENT.....THEY HAVE MOST OF THE DESIGNERS....THEY JUST MOVED INTO A NEW SHOP AND THEY ARE VERY FRIENDLY PEOPLE THERE...ITS IN BAYSHORE ON MAIN ST.

Licia Posted: Jan 31, 2003 09:39 AM+

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Posted: Jan 31, 2003 09:39 AM

Re: First time looking for a bridal gown

Bring as many pice as you want but don't have a closed mind...The original dress i wanted looked horrible. I say try a few places...If you like to be catered to, go to places like bridal reflections...I went there...I had a great experience. Try on all different styles...A line, ball, tulle, etc and narrow it down to the style you like best then look at gowns in that category.
Hope I was helpful

shelzyp Posted: Jan 31, 2003 09:41 AM+

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Posted: Jan 31, 2003 09:41 AM

Re: First time looking for a bridal gown

Adrienne's in East Islip had a lot of dresses , and they were very helpful.

Leap29 Posted: Jan 31, 2003 09:42 AM+

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Posted: Jan 31, 2003 09:42 AM

Re: First time looking for a bridal gown

you can try Wedding Salon of Manhasset--beautiful gowns & a very helpful staff....(that is where i ordered my gown)

Bridal Reflections in Carle Place...

(those are the only 2 that i went to in Long Island)

you can also try Kleinfeld's in Brooklyn...

RK Bridal in NYC...

hope this helps!

HillandRon Posted: Jan 31, 2003 09:44 AM+

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Posted: Jan 31, 2003 09:44 AM

Re: First time looking for a bridal gown

These were the places that I went to on Long Island- Bridal reflections Massapequa,
The wedding Salon in Manhasset, MAcy's Bridal in Manhasset, Bonaventure in Garden City,
Adrienne's in East Islip,

They all had nice stuff but I ultimately found my dress at Kleinfeld's in Brooklyn.

Good luck with your search!!!

kittyke Posted: Jan 31, 2003 09:47 AM+

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Posted: Jan 31, 2003 09:47 AM

Re: First time looking for a bridal gown

The first time I went, I wanted a HUGE selection because I really didn't know what type or style I wanted - so my advice would be Davids Bridal - they have all th sizes there and lots of styles, just so you can get ideas on what you like - then take it from there if you don't want to purchase from them. Good Luck and have fun!!

JoRo Posted: Jan 31, 2003 09:49 AM+

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Posted: Jan 31, 2003 09:49 AM