Wedding Dress - store recommendations

Re: Wedding Dress - store recommendations

• Jeannine12 member

  

  June 2015

  Hearts for You was so nice to us when we went that day.  I would have loved to get my gown from them but didn't fall in love with anything there that day...but they were amazing to work with.

   

  I got my dress from Macy's in Menlo.  They were very helpful also but only carry one brand.  There was a few great places in Morristown but if you live down the shore that may be a bit of a hike for you.  Good luck!!!!

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• Jenn7778 member

  

  June 2015

  All my bridesmaids and my mom got their gowns at Hollywood Bridal in Kenilworth and I can not say enough good things about them. They are also doing the alterations for my wedding gown.
  
  They are professional, knowledgable and just plain nice to deal with. They let you take your time, try on as much as you want and have a very large selection to choose from.
  
  I would recommend them to anyone!

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• Rivcarol2 member

  

  June 2015 edited June 2015

  Mine is from Sister's Bridal Boutique in Garfield, she is really good and patient. Her prices are amazing! 

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• JerseyBeachGal22 member

  

  June 2015

  Thank you so much!!!

  
  

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• pce515 member

  

  June 2015

  Memories Bridal by Reem in Ridgefield have been AMAZING! They did not carry my dress but ordered for me, and also, their prices included all alterations, which were HUGE savings. My first fitting was last week, and I am more in love wth my dress than I ever thought I could be.

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• beachfitzy member

  

  June 2015

  I know you said you don't want to waste your time at castle couture, but I got my dress there and it has been wonderful so far!  It comes in next month, and my veil came in last week and I already picked it up the pick up process was seamless.  I worked with Laura when picking my dress and she was very helpful, she asked my budget and had my show her dresses I liked and then went and picked a few dresses for me.  The second dress she picked was the one I got, I just loved it! 

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• katyamarie member

  

  June 2015

  I used "I Do I Do" in Morristown- great staff and individualized attention... only 2 or 3 appointments at once and very low pressure... I started looking early and they always reiterated how much time I still had to look and to take my time and not rush... never did they ask me if a dress was what I wanted to order- they waited for me to tell them I want this one... they even take photos of you in all the dresses you try on and will email them after the appointment so you can review

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• sbrezinski member

  

  June 2015 edited June 2015

  Cinderella bridals in matawan. I decided to have a wedding last minute, went in at the end of March (spent well over 2 hours trying on tons of gowns) and they rushed it (free of charge) so that I would have it in time for my August wedding. I called today and it will be in next week. They have bent over backwards for me since the first email I sent them. They are so sweet and nothing is a big deal or phases them. Erin was the one who helped me and she is literally a doll. Please don't cheat yourself of going there! They are the best.

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• dalm0m member

  

  June 2015

  I bought my dress at RK Bridal on 39th street in NYC.  They have a bargain rack but it's a real no frills place.  You are better off going on a weekday.  I understand it's a zoo on the weekend. 
  

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• chrissyf729 member

  

  June 2015

  I second RK Bridal. I've purchased 3 bridesmaids dresses there for weddings I've been in and all 3 of the brides purchased their wedding gowns there. A few months ago they from from 39th Street to around 54th Street and 11th Avenue. The new showroom is gorgeous. I purchased my wedding gown 2 months ago and it should be here by August. Happy shopping!

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• JerseyBeachGal22 member

  

  June 2015

  Thanks ladies!! I work in Midtown NYC so maybe I'll browse one of these days, but was really trying to avoid the sales tax.

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• dalm0m member

  

  June 2015

  Jersey Beach Gal -- my gorgeous silk brocade gown was $300 (rather than ($2800 in NJ).  For one of the few times in my life I was perfectly happy to pay NY sales tax. 
  

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• Peaseblossom55 mod

  

  June 2015

  I got mine in the Macy's Bridal salon.  I loved my dress, and alterations were great. 

  
  

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• Knottie52337265 member

  

  June 2015

  Jefre Bridals in Green Brook is great... I went to castle couture and they basically told me they didn't have what I wanted (fitted, laced, and low back) so I called around (I recommend doing this before wasting you time going to places!) Jefre's said they had tons of what I was looking for and they could make any alterations I wanted to get my dress to be exactly what I wanted. They really had so many beautiful gowns, so it was hard to decide.. most of which I tried on were under 2k too.  Their seamstress is also well known for her amazing work!

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• Knottie88299842 member

  

  August 2015

  So I know you said you weren't sure about Castle Couture, but I bought my gown there last month and I really think you should reconsider.

  
  

  I too was super skeptical after reading their reviews, but you just have to go and have your own experience.  I took an early AM appointment during the week, went with my mom, and they had the dress nailed down in less than 45 minutes.

  
  

  Plus they offer a big discount for first time brides.  My budget was $2K or less and they found me the gown of the century in my budget. The gown, veil, and headpiece came out to a number that my mom and I are still in shock about. 

  
  

  When you go ANYWHERE, make sure you are clear about your budget for the dress... remember everything else is in addition to (veil/headpiece/shoes/alterations). 

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