where to shop

Bluebaby08 Posted: Feb 18, 2003 07:34 PM

where to shop

I've tried doing a search and maybe I'm not putting in the right words, but I'm looking for places to get my dress. I went to David's Bridal this weekend, I want to go to Bridal Reflections and Macy's. Is there any other places you'd recommend? Also, I'm so clueless, how many places should you go to? Or should I just find a dress I like and see who has it for less? Thanks !

Misty Posted: Feb 18, 2003 07:35 PM

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It really depends upon how much you are looking to spend.

I wouldn't pass up going to Kleinfeld though!

Bluebaby08 Posted: Feb 18, 2003 07:38 PM

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I just heard about Kleinfelds today- I would like to go. It's in Brooklyn, right?

Misty Posted: Feb 18, 2003 07:39 PM

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Yep! In Bay Ridge. 5th Avenue and 85th Street.

Bluebaby08 Posted: Feb 18, 2003 07:40 PM

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Thank you

Sunny Posted: Feb 18, 2003 07:41 PM

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I am afraid to go to Kleinfelds, because I know I will fall in love with a dress that is $20,000! I went to centereach bridal suite, bay shore bridal suite- Both places are nice, they have good selections and the people are helpful.
Good luck!

fleeflee Posted: Feb 18, 2003 07:42 PM

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Try Commack wedding center - I thought they had a great selection of reasonably priced gowns. I shouldn't have gone to Kleinfelds because I fell in love with a gown that was 5x more expensive than the one I ended up buying and now I can't stop thinking about it!

eroxgirl Posted: Feb 18, 2003 08:40 PM

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it is so important, when you're on a budget and dress shopping to let the salon know your budget BEFORE you try on gowns...one of my friends went dress shopping and narrowed her choices down to 3 gowns...one was $900, the other was about $1500 and the last was $4000...I would have been DEVASTATED if that was me, because you all know which one she picked and my budget doesn't stretch that far!

allure Posted: Feb 18, 2003 09:41 PM

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Where are you from?Bridal Paradise in Patchogue is awesome

allure Posted: Feb 18, 2003 09:43 PM

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I truly believe you can go to almost any salon with any kind of budget, most salons will accomadate a sale wether you want to spend a fortune or not

Stavia Posted: Feb 18, 2003 09:53 PM

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I had a very pleasant experience trying on gowns at Paradise Bridal in Patchogue.

balilove Posted: Feb 18, 2003 09:55 PM

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here are sites that you can get your dress for a discount price:

www.netbride.com

www.bridesave.com

www.houseofbrides.com

LOL

oh, one more..

www.pearlsplace.com

EvenEdan Posted: Feb 19, 2003 12:09 AM

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I'm not sure what your dress budget is, but I highly recommend the Wedding Salon of Manhasset. If you are looking to spend under 2K, it is not a good place to go.

Sasha96 Posted: Feb 19, 2003 07:47 AM

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I recommend Lillette's in Baldwin. They have been so nice and helpful there!

avesur Posted: Feb 19, 2003 08:24 AM

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Did you try RK Bridals in the city?

IrishTracy Posted: Feb 19, 2003 08:30 AM

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I second Lillette's

Bluebaby08 Posted: Feb 19, 2003 08:31 AM

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Thanks for all your suggestions girls. Now, I don't know where to go first! LOL

Cindy Posted: Feb 19, 2003 08:59 AM

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I was all over the island at 12 differnt places. The last place I went to was Bridal Suite in Centereach. Debbie there is wonderful! She knows what she is doing and is caring about her work and the bride. I got my dress, bridesmaids and my moms dress there. We had absolutely no problems with anything. They had a great selection there. If you are in the area, check them out! They come highly recommended by me!

HillandRon Posted: Feb 19, 2003 10:06 AM

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Don't get fustrated. I went all over the island and I thought I would never find a dress.

I went to David's, Macy's, The wedding Salon, Bonaventure, Adrienne's, Lillette's Rkbridal,

and my last and final destination was Kleinfeld's. I am glad I went to kleinfeld's last because by then I knew exactly what looked good and what didn't.

I would suggest going there. They tell you that the dresses start at $1800 but the dress I ended up getting was alot more in my budget. even the saleswoman was surprised what I found.
If you don't end up getting your dress there that is fine but you should really just go for the experience.