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My Dress Shopping Experience (LONG)
I took my mom and sister with me to look at dresses. We went to three different dress shops in West Palm. Boy i took everyone advice of trying on as many as you can and drinking tons of water. Those dresses can be heavy and exhausting after trying on about 20. The first shop was Bacio Bacio in Wellington and the staff was amazing. I tried on about 4 dresses and picked 3 i liked. To me their selection was very limited.
The 2nd store was Mariolka's Bridal in Boynton Beach. The owner was amazing and treated my family as if they were hers. The staff was very attentive and helped me with everything! They provided my family with water and cookies while they waited to see the 15 dresses or so i was inove with and wanted to try on.
The third shop was Elizabeth Charles in Greenacres. From the moment i walked in the saleswomen was the rudest person i ever spoken to. She told me to sit down because she wanted to talk to me. She asked if i tried on other dress in which care i said yes. She then replied "thats too many", she took me around the store showed me 3 dresses and then said well i did my job and walked away. She then didnt even help me pin the dresses(I'm a size 4 and the samples were around a 10) to see the full effect. My sister had the zip me up and help me hang them. I was such in shock i didn't want to be there and told the women thank you and was leaving when she said "when you are actually serious about buying a dress come back". How did she not know i had the money in my hand? How rude. I am ready to buy a dress if it was the one...
So i decided I'm only going to work with Mariolka's Bridal. Now the dilemma comes.... I'm in love with one dress and my mother is in love with another. She loves the "Victoria secret one" and I love the lace classy one. I'm not having a church wedding and everything will be on the beach.They are both great dresses and my moms opinion means a lot to me.. please help me decide!
The 2nd store was Mariolka's Bridal in Boynton Beach. The owner was amazing and treated my family as if they were hers. The staff was very attentive and helped me with everything! They provided my family with water and cookies while they waited to see the 15 dresses or so i was inove with and wanted to try on.
The third shop was Elizabeth Charles in Greenacres. From the moment i walked in the saleswomen was the rudest person i ever spoken to. She told me to sit down because she wanted to talk to me. She asked if i tried on other dress in which care i said yes. She then replied "thats too many", she took me around the store showed me 3 dresses and then said well i did my job and walked away. She then didnt even help me pin the dresses(I'm a size 4 and the samples were around a 10) to see the full effect. My sister had the zip me up and help me hang them. I was such in shock i didn't want to be there and told the women thank you and was leaving when she said "when you are actually serious about buying a dress come back". How did she not know i had the money in my hand? How rude. I am ready to buy a dress if it was the one...
So i decided I'm only going to work with Mariolka's Bridal. Now the dilemma comes.... I'm in love with one dress and my mother is in love with another. She loves the "Victoria secret one" and I love the lace classy one. I'm not having a church wedding and everything will be on the beach.They are both great dresses and my moms opinion means a lot to me.. please help me decide!
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Re: My Dress Shopping Experience (LONG)
I'm personally a fan of the first dress. You have to go with what you love and are most comfortable with though, not what your mom wants, or else you may constantly think about the other dress.
The lace is very classic and elegant, but the first one looks outstanding on your body! If it were me in your shoes (and body! lol) I'd pick the first one.
Good luck.
Mariolkas is also incredible I purchased my dress their and always get the most phenomenal service!!! LOVE HER!!!
Im sorry you had to deal with such a rude person!!
sorry to hear about ur experience..Im glad the first place was nice though...as far as the dress..
Let us know what you choose!
1st dress...my reaction was WOW also! I love it...the second one is stunning on you as well but the first one just rocks...i guess like everyone has said you just have to pic whatever makes you feel the best! If you are leaning toward two i would go with it cause you might regeret not buying it later....
Now, on to the dress, I love the second one. It looks stunning on you. But then again, I'm biased because it is almost identical to my dress (PIB).
Everybody has a different experience with every vendor. I remember having high expectations with Chic Parisien and was sorely disappointed, but at the end of the day what matters is that you find your dream dress!
The lace halter, for the beach and it just looks so beautiful on you! Which ever one you just love and can't wait to wear to marry your love!