Saymels Bridal in Queens

Does anyone have experience with Saymels Bridal Shop in Astoria, Queens. I plan on ordering my dress from there this week and want to know if there are any horror stories about this place. So far, I've only heard good things. Thanks.

I just realized I didn't put the year. It's not till June 1, 2001. Acutally I was hoping you could fill me in after your day! Which room did you book?

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I've heard good things too...the only downnote I heard was from my cousin. She was a bridesmaid and had a problem w/fittings (don't know the name of the seamstress though). The person she used didn't listen to her and was difficult. But that can be managed...who knows if that person is even there anymore.

Overall, I've heard nothing but glowing remarks! I wish you luck!

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I live down the block from there and have heard good things about them-- if I was staying here longer I would have looked into ordering from them but am in the process of moving to NJ so am going to look for a place there Good luck Laura

Dear Amy, et. al. There really is a difference between offering an opinion and being adversarial. David offered his credentials for a reason + I'll offer mine for the same reason. I'm 48 years old, married for 13 years, have two incredible children, and run a successful business that showcased a style of photography 10+ years ago that is just now becoming popular. The reason the background is offered is to give a sense of perspective. There really is a certain amount of knowledge that is gained from years of experiance. The conception that I don't have enough to do and spend my time on this board is simply a misconception. I like to take a break every once in a while and see if anyone is needing advice about any issues that I might be of help for. Believe me, if there is anything missing in my life it's that I'm too busy + don't have enough free time. 15 minutes a day on this board does not exactly qualify as anything but a diversion from a busy life.

When suggestions or advice are offered, they're done with good intentions to help people going through a difficult and stressful and confusing time in their lives, where my experiances might be helpful and appreciated. That is all. I've been contributing to this board for about a year now and I don't shy away from controversy. I've been a rebel in the wedding industry by being more avante garde than most of the studios + they are just now starting to catch on. You don't need to hire me to ask me a question. I'm not looking for business by participating on the board. However, I might have something to offer, if anyone would like some help. That's all. If someone says something that I think is being misunderstood, than I'll say so and offer my support. Wouldn't you like to know what goes on behind the scenes in the industry? Don't you want to avail yourselves of every opportunity to make the most informed decisions?

Karen/Laura -- Thanks for the input. I live close by and think it's the best choice for Queens brides who can't make it into Long Island for all those fittings. Thanks again!

Excuse me? Whoever you are, you don't know me so why do you resent me? Where is all this adversarial tension coming from? If you don't like what I said, you don't have to be so petty and call me a phony!

This is supposed to be an incredibly exciting time in your lives. Most of you are just starting out both with careers and loving relationships. This should be the happiest times of your lives. Enjoy it, instead of attacking people that you disagree with or don't understand.

Karen, where did you end up getting your dress?

I've heard a few people say that the employees are rude but the girls were still happy with their dresses. Luckily my saleswoman was very sweet or I would have walked out too!

The demo made me almost cry so I figured that was a good sign. My cousin used them for her photography and videographer and loved them.

I was there for the Paris show in March, but no one said anything to me about makeup. I was actually a little disappointed when I went for the Paris show because I thought they would have make-up and they didn't, but Cathy called me a few weeks ago to tell me about the next show and they will have a makeup artist there. I really can't afford anyone they recomend but I figured I'd get some ideas.

I got a Katherine Rayner (I don't know if I'm spelling it right) and you're right about Cathy. When I met with her I had brought some pictures. (The only other place I'd gone to was Saymels and since they told me I needed to know what I wanted, I spent like a week going though magazines looking for what I thought I might want. My fiance joked that I had disappeared under a pile of magazine clipings.) Anyhow, I wasted my time with pictures, because Cathy barely looked at them. She pulled six dresses, nothing that looked like any of my pictures, and the first one she gave me to try on was the one. The same thing with the veil, I didn't want a veil but she said to try some on and she was right,it was perfect!