this is the code for the render ad
Community› Local Wedding Boards› Ohio-Cincinnati
Ohio-Cincinnati
New Discussion

Wedding Dress Shopping

chknappchknapp member
10 Comments
in Ohio-Cincinnati
Hello Ladies,
I haven't posted on this forum before because I'm getting married in Vegas but I live in Cincinnati (just recently moved to Ohio) and I'm going to start dress shopping.  What is the best bridal store in town or nearby?  My budget is around $500 for my dress.
Report Reply to Post

Re: Wedding Dress Shopping

  • newsgrl39newsgrl39 member
    100 Comments
    edited December 2011
    I would go to Reading and check out the bridal district.. thereI know Bridal and Formal is pretty popular and they definitely have dresses in that price range, but know that its very busy and the dressing rooms are one big room that all the brides are in together.. There is also Wendy's Cincinnati Bride across the street... 
    BabyFruit Ticker Photobucket
    Report Reply
  • sloanawsloanaw member
    100 Comments
    edited December 2011
    bridal and formal is having a sale right now...
    Image and video hosting by TinyPic Image and video hosting by TinyPic June Offbeat Siggy: Then and Now Pics!!!! Wedding Countdown Ticker
    Report Reply
  • mrs.dilligafmrs.dilligaf
    100 Comments
    edited December 2011

    I agree, go to Bridal and Formal.  Although I can't tell what size you are, so this may sound strange.  If you're not a sample size, try David's first.  They have dresses in all sizes, and you can see what styles work better on you.  That made it much easier for me to find a dress, especially since it was harder to tell what it would look like on since I'm not an 8.  They also have samples for sale upstairs- I had a friend get a Vera Wang sample dress for around $700. 

    GL!

    Married Bio
    Lilypie First Birthday tickers imageimage

    MyFitnessPal - Free Calorie Counter

    Report Reply
  • clearheavensclearheavens member
    Knottie Warrior 1000 Comments Name Dropper 5 Love Its
    edited December 2011
    Bridal and Formal can meet that budget.

    Also, they're having their annual tent sale for off the rack sample size dresses in September.  If you're between sizes 8-12, this would be perfect for you.
    Follow Me on Pinterest

    BabyFruit Ticker
    Report Reply
  • LimegroveLimegrove member
    Fourth Anniversary 10 Comments Name Dropper
    edited December 2011
    I went to davids bridal and got my dress for 400... They were having a sale
    Report Reply
  • chknappchknapp member
    10 Comments
    edited December 2011
    Thanks Ladies!  Now I have someplace to start to find the perfect dress.
    Report Reply
  • tasharockstasharocks
    1000 Comments
    edited December 2011
    the shops in reading were a disappointment, but i had a great experience with Fabulous Bridal in Covington

    good luck with your search Smile
    image
    Report Reply
  • sparklegirl79sparklegirl79 member
    First Comment
    edited December 2011
    I LOVE fabulous bridal!!!  I went to Bridal and Formal and thought it was a nightmare!!
    Report Reply
  • airair44airair44 member
    10 Comments
    edited December 2011

    Don't go to Wendy's or at least not their alterations department.  Dealing with them has been terrible!

    Report Reply
  • kitkatherinekitkatherine
    500 Comments
    edited December 2011
    So this is weird, but it's what I did.

    I got mine from Bridal and Formal's bridesmaid's sections. I went online ( I loved WToo and Watters) and found a few styles of bridesmaids dresses. Then, I ordered it in white. They had a few shades of white in each dress too.

    Here's what my "bridal gown" looked like:

    I paid 200ish and got a dress I loved more than any wedding dress. It's an option if you like more simple gowns.
    the wedded pups - large
    jason + katherine - wedded 6.18.2011
    Report Reply
  • tasharockstasharocks
    1000 Comments
    edited December 2011
    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/local-wedding-boards_ohio-cincinnati_wedding-dress-shopping-1?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Local%20Wedding%20BoardsForum:108Discussion:d9dabb58-bd6b-43c0-9ad5-0b384f1b99e9Post:27b35bb6-62b5-4a9b-9cb2-681bb8be79a8">Re: Wedding Dress Shopping</a>:
    [QUOTE]So this is weird, but it's what I did. I got mine from Bridal and Formal's bridesmaid's sections. I went online ( I loved WToo and Watters) and found a few styles of bridesmaids dresses. Then, I ordered it in white. They had a few shades of white in each dress too. Here's what my "bridal gown" looked like: I paid 200ish and got a dress I loved more than any wedding dress. It's an option if you like more simple gowns.
    Posted by kitkatherine[/QUOTE]
    love your dress! i did something similar--tried on a bunch of wedding dresses that were too heavy for my beach wedding. since i kept complaining i was hot, the consultant brought me a bunch of bridesmaid dresses that i could order in ivory. took a big risk in ordering a dress that i'd only seen in navy, but i got a bill levkoff dress and added a sash for about $200 :)
    image
    Report Reply
  • Jessica41091Jessica41091 member
    First Comment
    edited December 2011
    I had the worst experience with Bridal and Formal.  It was so awful.  I happened to go across the street to European Bridal and I ended up getting my dress there.  I had the best experience there.  I am modest and my sales consultant was very respectful of that.  There are individual changing rooms, and the best part was my dress was only $250!
    Report Reply
This discussion has been closed.
Choose Another Board
Search Boards