First for wedding dresses. Since I have no idea what I want..
I was wondering if anyone has suggestions on where to look first!!!
jennbaby
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since you are in the city maybe try the bridal building.
On LI there are tons of shops, depends on where you want to look
regina2
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RK Bridal they have a large selection. go on Sunday (early) and make an appt.
Jordan
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I would log onto the knot and do a dress search. Find styles you think you like and then click on locations - that should help you narrow down your travelling time. I found a few designers that I really loved...but the dresses were only available in Michigan or Virginia - so there went those ideas.
I think finding dresses on-line and bringing pictures with you, makes the whole process less painful. Jmo.
cw0904
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In LI I would recommend Lillettes. Gerri is the best! Also there is a place called Wedding Plaza about 2 blocks west of Lillettes. I had a good experience but the selection was small. I went to the bridal building but it was overwhelming for me. Too many doors to walk through and too many dresses to search through.
Jess2
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It also depends on your budget too. The only place I looked was the Wedding Salon of Manhasset, since my BF got her dress there. I ended up getting mine there during a trunk show & met the designer who was great, and I love my dress!! I didn't plan on going there for the trunk show, but it pays to get it at one since you usually get a small percentage off & get to meet either the designer or a representative of the company. If you have no idea what designer (which I didn't) that's a good place to go, I also agree Lillettes is good too, and you may want to go to Kleinfeld's since they have a large selection of dresses.
Good luck & have fun!
Bacardi527
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RK Bridal- I went to 7 shops but RK has the biggest selection. definitely dont go on a Sat- Good Luck
Fran M
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RK Has a huge huge selection and you can shop throught them on your own. Macys in Manhasset has a large selction that you can basicly shop through on your own. I would try to go on a weekday during the day for the best service at either of those two But for the full salon treatment I would go to Kleinfields.
Chloegirl
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Michelle Roth has gorgeous dresses. Depending when you go she will be there to help with any design changes you may want.
wacky
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Wedding Salon of Manhasset, or the bridal bldg in the city.
I liked my place Blanchee in Long Island
Jordan
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wacky...I have an appointment at Blanchee's this Sat...one of my FSILs got her dress there after being so frustrated at not being able to find what she wanted.
wacky
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I love Blanchee. they are so accomdoating and its a small place with a lot of choices.
Let me know how it goes
ss2002
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My first stop was RK Bridal. I liked the fact that I could pretty much browse on my own...I didn't want a salesperson hovering over me. During the weekends its an absolute zoo, I found the best time was during the week late in the afternoon.
I also had a good experience at Macys in Manhasset.
I ended up buying my dress at Charmet in Bayside, a little shop on Bell Blvd. They bet the best price I was quoted for my dress, and their seamstress came highly recommended.
Good luck! Shopping for dresses is FUN!!
karen32
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I have had a great experience with the macy's in manhasset. the women are always helpful and my dress came in two months earlier than expected. i think they carry mainly the demetrios lines, so you may want to check them out on-line first to see if you like those styles.
good luck!!!
Jordan
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Thanks Wacky, I will!
Annieb
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In the city my favorites were: Amsale, Carolina Herrera and Vera Wang.
In LI my favorite was: Iman Bridal Couture in Old Brookville (even though other people seem to have had negative experiences there).
The only two places I HATED were: Clea Collette and Michelle Roth (both in the city).
Jan60504
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I highly recommend Priscilla of Boston in Roslyn. That was the first place I went to and I found my dress that day! Ask for Nina - she is so sweet. You might want to check out their website first to see if you like their style. And just a warning -they're pretty expensive (my dress was my biggest splurge). Priscilla of Boston
mishandgerard
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i checked out style of dresses online at theknot.com. Then when I found a few I liked I found out where they are being sold and went to those specific places. It saved me alot of time and aggravation.
Chloegirl
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On LI I second Priscilla...I worked with Julie...she was amazing. Also the Bridal Salon of Manhasset is fantastic...Have Fun...this is one of the best parts of the planning!!!
nylisa
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If you want to go into Brklyn, you should go to Valentina's. They are a local shop with great selections, prices and people.
