I went shopping in February of this year and made an appointment at Betty's Bridal in Clifton Heights with the hopes of looking at some bridesmaids dresses. I didn't have high expectations for a wedding gown there because I thought of it as low end.
The shop is small and the first floor is very crowded with bridesmaids dresses.
Then we went upstairs. I was surrounded by beautiful gowns. THey were all much more modern and well made than I was expecting (I admit I am a snob.)
I found THE dress and ordered it. I was wary of their size reccommendation because I've heard so many stories about getting a gown in that was huge and paying a fortune for atlerations.
My dress arrived in early June. I went in for my first fitting and it was gorgeous.
They were very nice. The gown fit like a glove. Didnt even need a hem.
I got a bustle and pressing.
Total cost for the dress with tax: $657
Bustle and press: $85
They are keeping it till the week of my wedding.
I couldn't be happier and I HIGHLY recommend them for brides that want a lot of dress on a budget.
It's not a fancy bridal salon. No one pours you champagne, but the staff is friendly and accomodating and they have magnificant gowns at very good prices.