Wedding Dress

rmuratschew · January 2010

does anyone have a suggestion on bridal shops - i have been trying to get in touch with the bridal building in NYC - is that a good place to start or am I going to be overwhelmed? my wedding is the end of april so time is of the essence

cvl105 · January 2010

I went to two shops in NJ. Not sure what area you're looking in, but I went to Sew N Sew Bridal in Lafayette and The Wedding Store at Liz Clinton in Andover.

anglwolfie · January 2010

I ordered my dress from Park Avenue Bridal in Verona. I have had a really good experience there so far.

rmuratschew · January 2010

I know the area - I used to live in Mt. Arlington....how were the prices? did u try any thing in the city?

Lola Minnie · January 2010

I went to Kleinfeld, it's on W 20th btwn 6th and 7th.

uppereastgirl · January 2010

I would call lots of bridal shops and ask if they have a large selection of dresses that can be purchased off the rack rather than by special order. Then go from there. You're going to have to get something off the rack. David's Bridal and J. Crew come to mind.

Just Jen · January 2010

I had my best experience at Bijou Bridal in Paramus, but did not get the dress there.

I bought it at Pronovias in Manhattan, which was also a great experience.

rmuratschew · January 2010

what made you decide on that particular one? was it a recommendation? and did you check out others before you decided on that one --- i've been to 3 so far - just not blown away....I want to be blown away - that will be my dress - just don't want to be blown away by the price ...... I know verona is pretty upscale - is that reflected in their dress prices?

Lola Minnie · January 2010

I agree with Uppereast. Perhaps you can ask if samples are available for sale at some shops (if you are comfortable with that)

rmuratschew · January 2010

what did you think of them? how were the prices?

rmuratschew · January 2010

sounds expensive and do they have a large selection - my wedding is the end of April...

rmuratschew · January 2010

that's a very good suggestion - I thought of David's Bridal but J Crew - really? I did not know they sold Bridal dresses.....I will check it out

rmuratschew · January 2010

whick one did you finally go with - your dress is beautiful....

caketime · January 2010

Listen to what uppereast is telling you. If your wedding is the end of April you need to buy a dress off the rack or a sample dress off the rack. Most wedding dresses take anywhere from 4-9 months to come in when ordered. Call lots of stores, find out what they have and go.

uppereastgirl · January 2010

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/local-wedding-boards_new-jersey_wedding-dress?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Local%20Wedding%20BoardsForum:90Discussion:9881ae6b-8ba0-43b6-9af3-ba7f8e1e982ePost:e2670168-b608-4704-a1d9-221a270f19e4">Re: Wedding Dress</a>:
[QUOTE]that's a very good suggestion - I thought of David's Bridal but J Crew - really? I did not know they sold Bridal dresses.....I will check it out
Posted by rmuratschew[/QUOTE]

Yup -- mostly on their website, but I believe they also have some selection at their Rockefeller Center store.

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caketime · January 2010

Yes, Rock Center does but I think you have to ask to see them or they are by the fitting rooms. Not sure if Garden State has any to try on but worth a call. They have very pretty, simple dresses.

rmuratschew · January 2010

thanks, I will check it out.....have you been to the bridal building in NYC at 1385 Broadway???

rmuratschew · January 2010

did they have a good selection ?

mbcdefg · January 2010

Try Group USA, since you need something quick. I went to the Jersey Gardens location and they actually had some nice stuff available. Plus there was a good selection of stuff under $1K.

uppereastgirl · January 2010

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/local-wedding-boards_new-jersey_wedding-dress?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Local%20Wedding%20BoardsForum:90Discussion:9881ae6b-8ba0-43b6-9af3-ba7f8e1e982ePost:5f3d653b-9ace-42ef-97b3-338596b9acc9">Re: Wedding Dress</a>:
[QUOTE]did they have a good selection ?
Posted by rmuratschew[/QUOTE]

rmuratschew, just FYI because you're new here... we can't tell who you're responding to when you're replying. So for example, we don't know what place you're talking about in your question about the selection. In the future, you may want to either mention the poster or suggestion, or quote the post that you're responding to, so we can answer the question for you!

Welcome, by the way.

dianenjnj · January 2010

before you hit the bridal building know what you want and know your prices...if you don't you'll get charged the same as if you went to a regular salon.

Laurms15 · January 2010

Try checking out RK Bridal in the city they have a very large selection but I'm not sure what their "off the rack" policy is. I know Kleinfeld does have some "off the rack" stuff they will sell so thats worth a try.

ffbride_0813 · January 2010

I second group USA because of the time crunch. You may also want to check out the bridal garden in NYC. They have sample gowns at a discount and the proceeds go to charity. There are a couple consignment tores in NYC (MIchaels is one I can think of). You could get a used designer dress in a rush and at a fraction of the price.

NJMom050911 · January 2010

I 2nd RK Bridal, great selection and their prices are not out of control. I got my Maggie Sottero there for $1300 when Kleinfields wanted $3000 for the same dress.

anglwolfie · January 2010

A few of my friends got their dresses at Bridal Garden in NYC. They have pre-worn and sample dresses, but it may be worth checking out since anything there you buy off the rack.

jchristel · January 2010

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/local-wedding-boards_new-jersey_wedding-dress?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Local%20Wedding%20BoardsForum:90Discussion:9881ae6b-8ba0-43b6-9af3-ba7f8e1e982ePost:13687c98-0319-4433-9407-c499a1068094">Re: Wedding Dress</a>:
[QUOTE]I ordered my dress from Park Avenue Bridal in Verona. I have had a really good experience there so far.
Posted by anglwolfie[/QUOTE]

<div>me too</div>

Melissa66 · January 2010

I highly recommend Lingerie & Bridal By Lisa on Rte 46 West in Parsippany. Lisa is a certified fitter and a joy to work with. She has a beautiful selection of gowns.

By all means, please avoid Tierney's Bridal in Morristown. The owner, Alyssa Tierney, tried to sell me a pre-owned, pre-worn gown which was wrecked and passing it off as brand new. She is a crook, the salon is run chaotically, and I don't want any more brides to be victims of Tierney's. I did get all my money back from her.

Good luck!

rmuratschew · January 2010

thank for the tip Lisa abt Tierney's and the shop in Parsippany?

melissa82 · January 2010

In Response to Re: Wedding Dress:
[QUOTE By all means, please avoid Tierney's Bridal in Morristown.
Posted by Melissa66[/QUOTE]

Tierney's has been closed for a really long time.

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