wedding dress shopping in Charlotte

clp1982

J Major's  versus Mecklenburg Bridal. Anybody have any thoughts? I live in NYC and I'm going home to gown shop. Thanks!

eshevenell

I bought my dress at J Majors, but I actually didn't go to Mecklenburg Bridal.  All I can comment on is this - I LOVED my experience at J Majors.  They are friendly, helpful, and went above and beyond to make the experience pleasant for me.   The owner of J Majors also operates a boutique in Matthews, NC called EG Couture.  They sell their sample gowns there, some consignment gowns, and have a few designer lines.  It's also great.  My only experience with Mecklenburg Bridal was when I called in to make an appointment and I found them rude and brief.  Not sure what your budget is, but NY Bride and Groom also has a big selection.  I highly recommend J Majors, for sure!

Good luck! 

clp1982

Thank you so much! That's great advice and I really appreciate it! I was hesitant on going to Meck. Bridal.  I live in NYC where people are rude enough already- so no need for that from Meck Bridal! 

katherineUTC

You may also want to check out Poffie Girls in Gastonia, I had a great experience there.

ecuchika

I went to Meck Bridal Mart--I believe this is the same place.  They charge a dumb fee $20 to LOOK at bridal dresses.  I was not about to pay it not that $20 is that much but on principal..you do get it back when you purchase a dress.  The lady was like I can give you books to look at and I said "No thanks, I've been looking online and at books its time to look at the real things" and left.  Also, there is a photography studio running out of the middle of the salon.
Not a fan!
My friend was with me and her 2 daughters..their was a sign saying no strollers/kids or something like that but we took the stroller in anyways and no one said anything to us.  We did look at bridesmaid dresses and didn't find anything.
HTHs

SassyPants150

I got my dress from NY Bride after a reccommendation from a friend.  It was a great experience...they have a large selection and they are as attentive as you would like for them to be.  It was wonderful...I got my Maggie Sottero there...reasonably priced. Love it!

sundrop24

We ordered our BM dresses from JMajors. Wonderful experience.  The only thing is they don't have a huge selection to look at in the store.  But they are incredibly nice and I love the store.

clp1982

Thanks everybody. This has been so helpful!

GirlieGirl27320

I went to look at Meck. bridal.  They were very nice to me, but when they told me I had to pay $20 to try on dresses, I just told them I was already a budget bride and couldn't afford to give someone money to try on a dress.  I can't believe they charge you to try on a dress!  But they do have gorgeous gowns and were very friendly to me.

CJ4578

Looks like everyone has already covered it, but I LOVED my experience at J Majors. They were awesome, and we also bought bridesmaid's dresses there because of the discount they offer, and their awesomeness. The only little thing I have an issue with was some miscommunication with the seamstress they use about my dress- which led to me almost taking my dress elsewhere to be altered (fortunately all is straightened out now, and it was more the alterations people's fault anyway.)

Yay dress shopping!

sunnysarahinNC

Mine came from DarLynns- ask for Malorie, she was a doll!

prisg214

You should check out my bridal loft in Concord. It's by appointment only, very relaxed atmosphere and wine is even served. We sell top of the line dresses very very reasonable. I'm the only consultant there and I will cater to you every step of the way. The whole place shuts down the whole time you're in there so no need to compete for attention since only you and your friends and family are in the whole store!! We're having a great sale now where $200 off the already low price! Check out the website! Hope to meet you have find you your perfect dress!! www.jilliansbride.com