I'm going to my first visit to the bridal salon....

keysmit

tomorrow, and for some reason I am very nervous. I don't want to be emotional and start crying, but I know thats not controllable. What should I expect? I think when it comes to a dress i am going to have issues committing.. LOL.. SMH. Anyone want to share their experiences going for the first time. I will be sure to take a pic of the gowns i try on..

soontobehasrouni

where are you going

Dont commit to one tomorrow, itll be hard not to lol. get a feel for what u like and what looks good on you. and find a consultant you like!!! i ended up buying from Davids in N. Olmsted and dealt with Megan and she is so amazing and very patient.

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[QUOTE]tomorrow, and for some reason I am very nervous. I don't want to be emotional and start crying, but I know thats not controllable. What should I expect? I think when it comes to a dress i am going to have issues committing.. LOL.. SMH. Anyone want to share their experiences going for the first time. I will be sure to take a pic of the gowns i try on..
Posted by keysmit[/QUOTE]

monet7383

When I went I tried on about 10 different gowns. I ended up picking dress #3 that day. My MOH liked the dress but was upset that I only went to one salon. But like I told her, when you know that's the ONE then there is no need to continue looking. My advice is to be open-minded. Try on everything even if you don't think you will like it. I went into the salon thinking that I was going to get the Maggie Satero Adorae, although it was a very beautiful dress and I loved it, I left with something the complete opposite of that.

keysmit

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[QUOTE]where are you going Dont commit to one tomorrow, itll be hard not to lol. get a feel for what u like and what looks good on you. and find a consultant you like!!! i ended up buying from Davids in N. Olmsted and dealt with Megan and she is so amazing and very patient. In Response to I'm going to my first visit to the bridal salon.... :
Posted by soontobehasrouni[/QUOTE]

i'm going to dress by demetrios in legacy. I will make an appointment at DB next, and yes i like the one in NO, they are great.. I was just up there a few months back with my cousin while she tried on dresses  for her wedding..

keysmit

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[QUOTE]When I went I tried on about 10 different gowns. I ended up picking dress #3 that day. My MOH liked the dress but was upset that I only went to one salon. But like I told her, when you know that's the ONE then there is no need to continue looking. My advice is to be open-minded. Try on everything even if you don't think you will like it. I went into the salon thinking that I was going to get the <strong>Maggie Satero Adorae</strong>, although it was a very beautiful dress and I loved it, I left with something the complete opposite of that.
Posted by monet7383[/QUOTE]

Ok. Thanks Monet7383. i appreciate it.. So nervous. LOL.. SMH.. Oh yes Maggie have some beautiful gowns.. I must remember to be open minded..

shabuka1

Don't judge a dress on the hanger. Try it on. I ended up buying the dress that the sales person recommended that I thought was so ugly when it was on the hanger. Come with pictures as a guide for the sales person. Once you do find the dress make sure you read the contract carefully to make sure that it has:

*Correct Make/Color/Style number/Size
* An anticipated delivery date
*If all sales are final
*Deposit amount and balance due date
*Estimate of alterations or price if it is a flat rate

keysmit

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[QUOTE]Don't judge a dress on the hanger. Try it on. I ended up buying the dress that the sales person recommended that I thought was so ugly when it was on the hanger. Come with pictures as a guide for the sales person. Once you do find the dress make sure you read the contract carefully to make sure that it has: *Correct Make/Color/Style number/Size * An anticipated delivery date *If all sales are final *Deposit amount and balance due date *Estimate of alterations or price if it is a flat rate
Posted by shabuka1[/QUOTE]

Thank you Sha i really appreciate that. That def helps out a lot.. I will keep ya posted..