Dress Shopping

Where should I go????

I'm going for the first time tomorrow. I have an appointment at David's Bridal, but someone told me that shouldn't be the first place I look at. I was thinking Bridal Reflections first, and then David's Bridal.

Anyone else have good places?? I'm on a budget and do not want to spend thousands of dollars.

I think this is going to be the hardest part, but I'm very excited!!!

Any dress shopping tips?

Thanks

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Posted by StaceyWill

Davids has a really big selection of dresses-that's where I got mine. The only advice I can give it to keep an open mind and try on every kind of dress. I never thought I would get a strapless dress, but I fell in love with it once I tried it on.

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ITA I found the Massapequa store the most helpful

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Posted by Ivansgirl

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Posted by StaceyWill

Davids has a really big selection of dresses-that's where I got mine. The only advice I can give it to keep an open mind and try on every kind of dress. I never thought I would get a strapless dress, but I fell in love with it once I tried it on.

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ITA I found the Massapequa store the most helpful

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me too! i got my BM's dresses there and Kathleen my consultant was really helpful. I saw lots of pretty dresses there as well, I had already gotten my dress at Lillette's though. Good luck!!

Try Bridal Suite of Bayshore- broad range of prices, very helpful and accomodating andddd they let you take pictures! Most places don't.

I don't think you should go to a full service salon for your first visit, you will not get a chance to see for yourself what you really like. I went to Bridal Reflections on my 3rd attempt for a dress and I hated it. I showed them tons of pics of style I wanted (mermaid, trumpet) and she continually brought me A-lines.

It's nice if you can go to a place where you can see whats on the racks- but also definitelllyyyyy listen when they suggest dresses for you! the dresses look very different on a hanger vs. on your body! I was pretty suprised with what I liked and didn't liked once it was on me.

I'm planning on going to RK on Tuesday, I heard good things about them so far.

good luck!


p.s. being able to take photos is a plus! dresses i thought could be the one turned out being not so great once i saw the way they photographed or the way i looked it in a photo... if the place doesnt let you take photos, try to sneak in as many as possible! my sister kept sneaking in photos with her camera at the places that didnt allow!