I am finally going to try on dresses this weekend! (for the first time...soooooooo excited! ) and was just wondering where everyone went the first time they tried on their gowns....did you end up getting your dress there, or somewhere else?
Murray
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So exciting...have a great time...I actually got my dress at Priscilla's (the one in boston)...It was the second dress shop I went to!
dino1109
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I actually absolutely hated dress shopping! but thats me
I didnt get very excited until about my third day and found something nice but too much money! I gave up a little time after that and decided to get mine made.
Its actually jsut ready this week and I have to find time to go look at it!
But good luck to you and hope I didt get you down! Have fun!
thiadora
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The first shop I went to was Priscilla of Boston in Roslyn Heights. They were having a trunk show. It was the Saturday of President's Weekend. We had appointments scheduled for Monday (day off) also. I found my dress, we bought it, and I canceled the other appointments.
One of the reasons I went there was because a woman I work with recommended them. Her daughter got married last April. They visited a lot of different stores. They liked the service they received there. I have been very happy with them so far.
JLP
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I went shopping gown shopping for the first and last time this past Saturday. I found the dress of my dreams!!!
I went to David's Bridal first, while it wasn't the greatest experience, it enabled me to try on a lot of dresses in my size. It was a great place to start, as it enabled me to see what I do and don't like and what looks good on me. My second stop was to Beautiful Bride in Lynbrook. They were great! The prices are good and I found an awesome dress.
Shopping was fun, but VERY tiring. Have fun and good luck!
belle31125
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I will be starting too soon.. but I am dreading it.. I hate trying things on in stores.. Im just too lazy.. I have no idea what I want, so it should be interesting.. that's why my mom is going ... knowing me, I'd pick the first one I try on... my mom will be the voice of reason
nferrandi
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As siily as it may sound, be prepared to be wiped out after a day of shopping. It's very draining physically and emotionally. The first few dresses arer a lot of fun because it's like playing dress up. Then you start getting critical and start searching for that perfect dress. And don't worry about it, you will find it. Enjoy the process and good luck!
Sweet Pea
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I just ordered my dress this past weekend! I ordered it from the first place I looked - Priscilla of Boston - I went to another place after that but I ended up going back to PRiscillas to order it.
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The first time I went, I had a cold and my grandfather passed away that morning..but since I was told I needed to order my dress at least 8 months before the wedding and it was already that time, and I was going with my mom and FMIl and MOH, my mom didn't want me to cancel my appointment..anyway I really wasn't in the mood I just went b/c I had too, not with a clear head.
So I saw my dress at the 2nd store I went to, thought about it and went to Bridal Reflections in Carle Place to purchase it..
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I got my dress elsewhere. My sister got her dress at Blanchees, and they were very good to her, so I went there. I live in the City so its much easier for me to shop here. I tried on a million dresses all over NY but the one I ended up buying, I tried on for the first time at Blanchees. It was meant to be.
Bebalina
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Oh thats sooo exciting!! I can't wait for mine...I have my first apptmt. at Kleinfelds in Brooklyn on May 21st!
Best of Luck!
FLaCaTaCa
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I can't wait for this semester to end so I can go try on dresses!!! Have a great time!!!
DecBride04
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I went to Macy's Bridal at the Smithhaven Mall. Loved the service and YES bought my gown there Have fun, it is so exciting! Trust me, you will known when THE ONE I truely THE ONE.
lorsin
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Went to two places in one day - found my dress at the second place.
I recommend going to a larger place first to narrow down your styles (like a David's Bridal). I was SURE I wanted an A-Line, strapless dress and ended up with a princess halter that I LOVE!!
Then go to a more 'intimate' place where you will get full attention! I did it backwards, and even though I wound up getting my dress at the 2nd place, I was disappointed in the service going from a smaller personal salon to a large department store feel.
Do you know which designers you like? If you do, then go to their website and see where they are sold.
I went to Davids Bridal my first time, it was ok.
jill13bean
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Posted by nferrandi
As siily as it may sound, be prepared to be wiped out after a day of shopping. It's very draining physically and emotionally. The first few dresses arer a lot of fun because it's like playing dress up. Then you start getting critical and start searching for that perfect dress. And don't worry about it, you will find it. Enjoy the process and good luck!
very well said... i agree with you 100%
Bridal Rflections in Massapequa was the first place i went dress shopping with my mom.... i ended up getting my dress in Burton's they have great service, they can get almost any dress you want and for the best price!
EvenEdan
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The first place I tried on dresses was the Wedding Salon of Manhasset, I did go check out many other places afterwards, but I ended up going back to the Wedding Salon.
shelly3950
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If your budget is $2000 + a good place to start is Klienfelds. If your budget is lesst than that, I recommend RK.
I have a previous post of where I bought my gown. Definitely recommend Blanchee.
