Bridal Gown Shopping

asmcswain

I don't have a huge budget for a dress but when my mom and I start looking (which needs to be soon since wedding is in Feb), I want to have a great/memorable experience! I'm trying to stay away from the chain stores because of the horror stories, but I know thats what fits into my budget best!

Ladies, please help!

lizgardiner

I didn't like the chain stores. I was able to find this bridal store off of 1960. Its called Paneche Bridal store. After going to davids bridal I really wasn't wowed. I found this store by accident, I was a walk in on a Saturday and they were super busy. Rosa, my consultant now, still took me in. I told her what I wanted and my budget and she walked right to the rack and had like 4 dresses. The first one I tried is now my dress. My dress was originally $1500 and I got it for $400! Plus alterations. They offer layaway and are all super great! Hth

asmcswain

That's actually where I bought a few prom dresses!!! I will try to book an appointment soon.... Thanks!

Mandan5

I had really great experiences at Houston Bridal Gallery and Brickhouse Bridal.  Something else to consider is ordering from Pearl's Place in New Orleans.  They often have dresses for much less than the local bridal stores.  My sister ordered her dress from there and it was $400 less than she could find it locally.  Good luck!

sfowler426

Alot of my friends have really loved and bought from Ventura's bridal their wedding gowns and bridesmaid dresses.  It looks a little iffy on the outside but it's got TONS of dresses and you can buy off the rack.

akeptwoman26

I got my Wedding Gown, bridesmaid dresses, jewerly, server set and toasting flutes from PANACHE as well. Rosa is my consultant and they are very helpful. Once you purchase your gown from there, you get a percentage off of everthing else you order from them.
I highly recommend them as well.

afleming88

I got mine this weekend at Ventura's! My weddin is in March so I was on a time crunch as well. It is a little iffy on the outside and it really isn't that glamorous on the inside either, but their selection is FANTASTIC!! After researching the style of dresses I wanted and figuring out which dresses I wanted to try on, Ventura's was the only place with most of them available to try on. It was a one stop shopping day. You also get a percentage off everything else you by from them. My consultant was Joanna... she was fabulous!! Highly recommend them )

llomas

I got my dress at Ventura's Bridal. They have a large selection in a variety of price ranges. My consultant was Brenda, and she was wonderful. Hope you find THE dress!

sbelle85

Mandan, I sent you a private message

Ooops!!! I meant to send to amcswain! Sorry

marenrene

For those of you who went to Ventura's Bridal, do they really only let you bring TWO guests?  I want to set up an appointment there but I am NOT going without my Mom, future MIL, and 2 MOHS!