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mls282
So excited & just cant hide it
Member since 6/08 1116 total posts
Wedding Date:
7/26/2009 6:00 PM
Wed. Location:
Chateau La Mer
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Dress shopping... Is this normal???
So I went dress shopping for my first time... very exciting and a bit surreal. When I was trying on dresses I was asking the name of the designer and they said they didn't know they just knew the numbers. Is this normal? I wanted to know so that I can do some research and check out the designers other dresses to see if there are others that I may like even more. I checked the dresses and all tags were removed. It annoyed me a bit... but this is my first place so maybe this is typical. I feel like I should know what I am buying before I put out that much money... right?????
Message edited 6/29/2008 5:57:07 PM.
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Posted 6/29/08 5:43 PM 
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Future Pepper
Pep's girl!
Member since 1/08 6630 total posts
Wedding Date:
5/23/2009 11:30 AM
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an amazing place!
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Re: Dress shopping... Is this normal???
I've heard that there are shops that do this! It's unbelievable! I personally would never buy from a shop who removes the tags from the dresses and doesn't share information regarding the designer. I think it's deceitful and dishonest! 
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Posted 6/29/08 5:45 PM
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bridej9
"I'm Addicted"
Member since 10/07 1008 total posts
Wedding Date:
5/16/2009 2:30 PM
Wed. Location:
Woodlands
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Re: Dress shopping... Is this normal???
Where did you go? I didn't have that experience in any of the places I went to. Some wouldn't tell me the style numbers but I definitely knew the designers of all of the dresses.
Good luck!
Jeannine
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Posted 6/29/08 5:45 PM
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mls282
So excited & just cant hide it
Member since 6/08 1116 total posts
Wedding Date:
7/26/2009 6:00 PM
Wed. Location:
Chateau La Mer
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Re: Dress shopping... Is this normal???
Thanks! I agree... and am so upset. I really loved 2 of the dresses and I have no idea even the designer... 
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Posted 6/29/08 5:50 PM
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bridej9
"I'm Addicted"
Member since 10/07 1008 total posts
Wedding Date:
5/16/2009 2:30 PM
Wed. Location:
Woodlands
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Re: Dress shopping... Is this normal???
Posted by Future Pepper
I've heard that there are shops that do this! It's unbelievable! I personally would never buy from a shop who removes the tags from the dresses and doesn't share information regarding the designer. I think it's deceitful and dishonest!
I totally agree, you need to feel comfortable and not like all they care about is a sale, you'll need their service from beginning to end.
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Posted 6/29/08 5:52 PM
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Songstress
My faith has been restored
Member since 5/07 9399 total posts
Wedding Date:
2/2/2008 12:00 AM
Wed. Location:
Jericho Terrace
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Re: Dress shopping... Is this normal???
Thats ridiculous. I think you can report the store to the BBB or something for doing that.
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Posted 6/29/08 6:50 PM
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INNbride4409
FAVORS UP NEXT!!!
Member since 1/08 1136 total posts
Wedding Date:
4/4/2009 2:30 PM
Wed. Location:
INN AT NEW HYDE PARK
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Re: Dress shopping... Is this normal???
Which store was it?
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Posted 6/29/08 6:54 PM
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BoxOfRocks
Nothing Serious
Member since 11/06 1314 total posts
Wedding Date:
5/20/2007 12:00 AM
Wed. Location:
Crest Hollow Country Club
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Re: Dress shopping... Is this normal???
According to the book "Bridal Bargains," it is legal for stores to do this so long as the tags are replaced with the store's own inventory system. At least that's what the 7th edition said; the 8th is out, but I haven't read it.
OP, that appears to be what happened here, although I think the line about not knowing what designer the dress is was meant to prevent you from comparison shopping. I wouldn't buy from this store, either.
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Posted 6/29/08 7:04 PM
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PHJT09
Board Enthusiast
Member since 10/07 114 total posts
Wedding Date:
7/11/2009 5:00 PM
Wed. Location:
Vineyard Caterers
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Re: Dress shopping... Is this normal???
Paradise Bridal in Patchogue does that with BM and wedding dresses...it annoyed me too
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Posted 6/29/08 7:05 PM
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IrishBrideASmiling
ever thine.ever mine.ever ours
Member since 9/07 3023 total posts
Wedding Date:
7/3/2009 4:00 PM
Wed. Location:
Booked!!
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Re: Dress shopping... Is this normal???
seems a little sneaky to me and I wouldnt give my business to a store like that. I went to three different stores and didnt have that problem.
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Posted 6/29/08 7:14 PM
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NoraPearl
Board Enthusiast
Member since 4/06 245 total posts
Wedding Date:
9/2/2007 7:00 PM
Wed. Location:
Sans Souci of Sea Cliff
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Re: Dress shopping... Is this normal???
That is very odd....where is this place?
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Posted 6/29/08 7:20 PM
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mls282
So excited & just cant hide it
Member since 6/08 1116 total posts
Wedding Date:
7/26/2009 6:00 PM
Wed. Location:
Chateau La Mer
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Re: Dress shopping... Is this normal???
It just doesn't seem right. You should be able to knwo the designer at least...maybe not the style. And why shouldn't you be allowed to comparison shop. If you are a store that prides yourself on service and good prices then there's nothing to worry about. right??
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Posted 6/29/08 7:23 PM
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mls282
So excited & just cant hide it
Member since 6/08 1116 total posts
Wedding Date:
7/26/2009 6:00 PM
Wed. Location:
Chateau La Mer
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Re: Dress shopping... Is this normal???
I am just so upset now that I can't find what designer made those 2 dresses. Does anyone have any suggestions?? I have the numbers that were on the tag. I am sure one is the in house number for the designer and the other number was the style number. I also was not allowed to take a picture to even be able to post.
Any suggestions would help................
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Posted 6/29/08 7:25 PM
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Soon2BMrsC09
Like Lamb and Tuna Fish ;)
Member since 2/08 3218 total posts
Wedding Date:
4/5/2009 12:00 PM
Wed. Location:
VYC [<3]*
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Re: Dress shopping... Is this normal???
i would be just as deceitful as them - go back and want to leave a deposit on the dress so they can call you if it gets discontinued
tell them you want to know the designer
style number
and size and what colors it is available in
since they will think you are serious - they have to tell you 
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Posted 6/29/08 7:27 PM
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Dr Meg
Moving on to incidentals
Member since 9/07 1381 total posts
Wedding Date:
9/6/2009 6:30 PM
Wed. Location:
The Crescent Beach Club
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Re: Dress shopping... Is this normal???
Posted by mls282
I am just so upset now that I can't find what designer made those 2 dresses. Does anyone have any suggestions?? I have the numbers that were on the tag. I am sure one is the in house number for the designer and the other number was the style number. I also was not allowed to take a picture to even be able to post.
Any suggestions would help................
You can try going to the bridal salons website and see what designers they carry and then go directly to those designers websites.
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Posted 6/29/08 7:38 PM
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roan126
Mrs. P.
Member since 4/07 3341 total posts
Wedding Date:
5/4/2008 12:00 PM
Wed. Location:
Royalton
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Re: Dress shopping... Is this normal???
Some dress shops will do that, but not all.
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Posted 6/29/08 7:44 PM
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IrishBrideASmiling
ever thine.ever mine.ever ours
Member since 9/07 3023 total posts
Wedding Date:
7/3/2009 4:00 PM
Wed. Location:
Booked!!
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Re: Dress shopping... Is this normal???
Posted by mls282
I am just so upset now that I can't find what designer made those 2 dresses. Does anyone have any suggestions?? I have the numbers that were on the tag. I am sure one is the in house number for the designer and the other number was the style number. I also was not allowed to take a picture to even be able to post.
Any suggestions would help................
Try to google search the numbers and see if anything comes up. Even try google image
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Posted 6/29/08 7:46 PM
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BunnyBears
"I'm Addicted"
Member since 1/07 1050 total posts
Wedding Date:
8/8/2008 5:30 PM
Wed. Location:
Jericho Terrace - B
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Re: Dress shopping... Is this normal???
after awhile i started to see the same dresses in different places
also i loved a dress in every store so keep looking around u may find it and many others!
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Posted 6/29/08 7:48 PM
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mls282
So excited & just cant hide it
Member since 6/08 1116 total posts
Wedding Date:
7/26/2009 6:00 PM
Wed. Location:
Chateau La Mer
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Re: Dress shopping... Is this normal???
Hi!
I have tried to google the numbers with no luck at all. I have also gone to the designers sites that are listed but have not found those 2 dresses anywhere. I am not saying these are definitely the ones but I want to know who the designer is b/c I really like the styles and would like to look into more of their dresses.
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Posted 6/29/08 7:55 PM
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nessa09
Board Enthusiast
Member since 12/07 140 total posts
Wedding Date:
6/27/2009 3:00 PM
Wed. Location:
Larkfield Manor
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Re: Dress shopping... Is this normal???
I just started my dress search as well, and I think I found my dress. I went to two places and both were extremely helpful, one even wrote down the designer and style numbers for me, and both allowed me to take pictures as well, which I have heard some of them do not.
Definitely try someplace else
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Posted 6/29/08 8:21 PM
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PegaLega
Lets Get This!!!!!
Member since 6/05 29821 total posts
Wedding Date:
5/25/2007 3:00 PM
Wed. Location:
Chateau Briand
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Re: Dress shopping... Is this normal???
Yes this is a suckky sales tactic, I guess they think if they dont tell you the style or the designer you wont go somewhere else. 
FYI-most salons take the designers style # and put it backwards on the tag-so if the style is 123 its actually 321.
Try that and see what you come up with-if nothing go back and take pics of yourself in the dress-with a camera phone or whatever-who cares if they say that you can, do it anyway-trust me they wont take your camera away
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Posted 6/29/08 8:27 PM
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Autumnbride03
Florist next!
Member since 4/08 1294 total posts
Wedding Date:
10/9/2009 4:30 PM
Wed. Location:
Giorgio's
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Re: Dress shopping... Is this normal???
that is ridiculous... i've heard of them not giving out names or numbers but not even the designer??? I would not like that at all.
My shop gave me the name and everything right up front and I didn't even order mine that day.
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Posted 6/29/08 8:27 PM
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mls282
So excited & just cant hide it
Member since 6/08 1116 total posts
Wedding Date:
7/26/2009 6:00 PM
Wed. Location:
Chateau La Mer
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Re: Dress shopping... Is this normal???
Posted by PegaLega
Yes this is a suckky sales tactic, I guess they think if they dont tell you the style or the designer you wont go somewhere else.
FYI-most salons take the designers style # and put it backwards on the tag-so if the style is 123 its actually 321.
Try that and see what you come up with-if nothing go back and take pics of yourself in the dress-with a camera phone or whatever-who cares if they say that you can, do it anyway-trust me they wont take your camera away
Funny.. It actually made me want to go somewhere else. So it did the opposite of what they were attempting to do..LOL!
So the numbers I took off the tags were:
4272-47
and
4299-110
If anyone can help that would be great. I think they were both strapless chatilly lace gowns with intricate beadwork.
Thanks!!
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Posted 6/29/08 8:45 PM
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mls282
So excited & just cant hide it
Member since 6/08 1116 total posts
Wedding Date:
7/26/2009 6:00 PM
Wed. Location:
Chateau La Mer
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Re: Dress shopping... Is this normal???
Posted by nessa09
I just started my dress search as well, and I think I found my dress. I went to two places and both were extremely helpful, one even wrote down the designer and style numbers for me, and both allowed me to take pictures as well, which I have heard some of them do not.
Definitely try someplace else
Where was this? I am open to recommendations....
TIA!
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Posted 6/29/08 8:46 PM
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Caramelatta
Board Fanatic
Member since 6/08 430 total posts
Wedding Date:
7/25/2009 3:00 PM
Wed. Location:
I LOVE THIS PLACE
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Re: Dress shopping... Is this normal???
Im thinking of ordering a maggie dress and in the stores they only go by numbers... but if u feel a bit uncomfortable then dont buy it,
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