Bridesmaid Dresses from Etsy

pengwinn · September 2013

So I love a lot of the things I see on Etsy, but have never actually ordered anything from it. I really love these for my bridesmaid dresses.
http://www.etsy.com/listing/161144511/lovely-a-line-coral-knee-length-chiffon?ref=sr_gallery_40&ga_search_query=coral+bridesmaid+dress&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_ship_to=US&ga_search_type=all

But I am not familiar with ordering off of etsy ... is it a risk that you will not get the product you are looking for / can't necessarily trust the seller, such as with EBay? And I apologize if anything similar was posted - I did do a quick search.

Also, do you like them?

JoanE2012 · September 2013

All I immediately saw was that it ships from China. I would not order anything from China.

doeydo · September 2013

I agree with PP. You could find dresses like that at David's Bridal or something instead of taking a risk and buying only, from China, and not knowing what the dresses will be like until they arrive.

pengwinn · September 2013

Yeah, that particular one is questionable to me as well because it doesn't have reviews yet. However I will say that I have ordered things from China before...haha

rainyelel · September 2013

I bought from etsy from time to time because I am into steampunk and if you want something personalize + unquie, etsy is the place. I would buy from someone who has more feedback and closer from home.

pengwinn · September 2013

Okay, thank you for your response.There's another one that is also from China, but seems to have some good feedback with very similar dresses - still from China though, so I don't know.

I looked at David's Bridal online and really just don't like anything I am seeing there. JCrew has one I like but it may be a bit pricey. I may try these on Etsy, I will see how brave I'm feeling.

Oceansurf70 · September 2013

I've bought a number of things from Etsy (art, jewelry) but always from a US-based seller with good reviews/feedback. My expericence was excellent. However I would be very sketical of something shipping from China, as others have said, especially with no reviews/feedback.

rainyelel · September 2013

There are a couple good sellers from USA/Canada on etsy that will do custom design but bare in mind most of them don't allow return thou. Since I am from Canada, I always prefer to buy from Canada plus I don't have to pay a fortunate if I need things to send back for fix.

tammym1001 · September 2013

I'm pretty sure the two dresses that are the same in that picture are this dress from Davids Bridal and it's only $15 more than the Etsy site.

http://www.davidsbridal.com/Product_Short-Crinkle-Chiffon-Dress-with-Front-Cascade-F14847_Bridal-Party-Bridesmaids-Short-Bridesmaid-Dresses

pengwinn · September 2013

Yeah, I just don't find their coral to be as pretty!

rainyelel · September 2013

Just make sure the color you are going to be order is the color you want because there's some color difference between computers and photos especially the one that is taken by a professional. Do you want me to recommend a few seller on etsy for you?

pengwinn · September 2013

Sure, that would great

rainyelel · September 2013

I picked out 4 shops. 2 from USA and 2 from Canada. I hope they help.

The jerssey maid - https://www.etsy.com/shop/thejerseymaid?ref=l2-shop-info-avatar

Their dresses are quite nice, and I love the creative element. I am not 100% sure if they have coral thou but I guess doesn't hurt to ask.

Renz Rags - https://www.etsy.com/shop/RenzRags?ref=l2-shop-info-avatar

They have a good collection of dresses and I have bought a coat there in the past.

Pretty obsession - https://www.etsy.com/shop/Prettyobession?ref=l2-shop-info-avatar

She is actually making my sister's wedding dress and I like the fact she is local (I'm Canadian) and she does free fitting.

Aya Bridal - https://www.etsy.com/shop/AyaBridal?page=1

I ordered a bridesmaid dress and a veil from her in the past, I would recommend her. Quick delivery and no stress

pengwinn · September 2013

Thanks so much! I was looking at Aya Bridal before as well, so that's good news

daniroth · September 2013

I've never ordered from etsy...but I ADORE those dresses!

redneckjuliet · September 2013

I am looking on Etsy as well for my BM dresses and would not use someone from China. It is always iffy and you see tons of articles out there on Brides being scammed from wedding dresses from China, what would make these any different? There are tons of sellers from the US and Canada on there that we should support IMHO.