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<p>Hey K.C. brides and grooms. Chat here about the best tips, Knottie GTGs, and wedding planning in your area.</p>

I am looking for a place to get my dress! My budget is about 3000. I want an experience and not to be ignored! Any adviice would be appreciated!

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best place for dress shopping

<p>Hey K.C. brides and grooms. Chat here about the best tips, Knottie GTGs, and wedding planning in your area.</p>

I am looking for a place to get my dress! My budget is about 3000. I want an experience and not to be ignored! Any adviice would be appreciated!

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I am looking for a place to get my dress! My budget is about 3000. I want an experience and not to be ignored! Any adviice would be appreciated!

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I shopped at The Gown Gallery near downtown KC. They were a beautiful salon, they give you cookies and mimosas, and it was a nice experience. But I ended up buying from Belle Vogue Bridal in OP. No mimosas but Christine's level of service was incredible. Once she found out I didn't get to do the dress shopping experience for my first wedding, she threw the appointment timeline out the window and let me try on however many dresses I wanted.

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I bought my dress at Mia's in Olathe. I loved my consultant, Claire. She was such a help and checked on me everytime I was in for fittings, even though her job was finished.

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I went to both Gown Gallery and Mia's and had a good experience at both places. You could also check into Bridal Extrodinaire, Nolte's, and Ida's. I just wouldn't go to too many places because if you offer yourself too many choices the decision may only be harder to make!

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I bought my dress at Mia's in Olathe. I loved my consultant, Claire. She was such a help and checked on me everytime I was in for fittings, even though her job was finished.

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I worked with Claire at Mia's too...she's amazing! I ended up buying my dress online but Mia's is doing the alterations. great service and great work. i've enjoyed the experience.

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I got mine at Bridal Solutions. They're at a brand new location now too. Loved everyone there!

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off topic....but Mikki I love your bouquet inspiration!

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I went to probably 6 places in KC and Mia's and Belle Vogue were my favorite. I love that Mia's had the pictures of the dresses on the bags (in so many other stores I'd pull a dress from what I could see of it in a packed rack only to find out the bottom was awful...this eliminated that let down). I ended up going with Belle Vogue. They were great to work with and my dress came in MONTHS early (not an endorsement to order late, just FYI)!

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off topic....but Mikki I love your bouquet inspiration!
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This was one of my big questions as well and I decided on Ida's Bridal, Mia's Bridal, and Bridal Extraordinaire! With each one of these appointments the day got better and better. Bridal Extraordinaire was amazing and that's where I ended up getting my dress, the first day surprisingly! I never thought that would happen. You go into your own separate room with your friends/family and consultant and it was definitely my favorite experience of the three:)

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I went to Group USA, Nolte's & Gown Gallery. I'd also had appointments at Ida's and Bridal Extraordinaire, but cancelled after I found my dress. I'd recommend any of them, as well as The Savvy Bride.

I (being honest) had initally rolled my nose about going to Group USA (I used to get my homecoming and prom dresses there - wasn't my first thought for bridal) but was pleasantly surprised. There was a lot of variety both in style & price as well as personalized attention. I had several from there that were "top contenders".

Nolte had beautiful gowns but it is not a place for a lower budget. I worked with Donna & she was great. They are sometimes able to work out a deal for you but don't go there "looking" for a deal, YKIM?

Gown Gallery was great. That's where I actually got my dress. I had personalized attention and they were able to find several dresses in my budget and styles I liked. I've worked with them a couple of times and have always had a good experience.

I have worked with Ida's before (for BFF's wedding) and they gave her personalized attention. They had a ton of dresses in different prices and styles. Great service.

The Savvy Bride is actuallly a consignment shop and while some gowns are "once worn" there are also a lot of 'new with tags". I was surprised at the amount of dresses available for selection and is perfect for a bride wanting a new/like-new dress on a budget.