Q. I'm about to begin my wedding dress shopping and I was wondering where the most affordable wedding dress shops in Michigan are... Detroit, Grand Rapids, Northern Michigan, wherever. I'm hoping to stay around $500. Any suggestions? (David's Bridal is obvious) Thanks!
A. I got a great deal from Spring Lake Bridal in Nunica, MI. They are farther west than GR...somewhat in the middle of nowhere, but they have great customer service. I found some dresses there that I really liked for under $500. I ended up getting my dress from the clearance rack at a 1/4 of the original price. It is in great condition, and there is absolutely nothing wrong with it--no reason for it to be only $150 except that they needed the room on the rack for the new spring line of dresses coming in.
Here's their website:
http://www.springlakebridal.com/
I am not a big fan of David's Bridal in Grand Rapids. In all honesty--they suck. I haven't been impressed with their customer service, and I have been there probably two or three times for my sister's wedding and my friend's wedding. I advise against them.
I also went to the Bridal Gallery in Grand Rapids. Although their customer service was great, the whole place was somewhat...shady. lol. They had way too many dresses (overpriced and not that nice, IMO) stuffed on the racks. It was overwhelming. Not to mention the "doors" on the fitting rooms were simply curtains. That was not fun.
A friend of mine had good luck at a large bridal warehouse-type-thing near Lansing, but I don't remember what it was called.
Don't even consider Diane Keith Bridal out of Holland. Last I heard, they were closing the business and all of the dresses were repossessed, even the ones that had down payments on them. I don't think their business is open at all anymore, but just in case they decide to re-start the business...I wouldn't trust them.
Good luck!
Here's their website:
http://www.springlakebridal.com/
I am not a big fan of David's Bridal in Grand Rapids. In all honesty--they suck. I haven't been impressed with their customer service, and I have been there probably two or three times for my sister's wedding and my friend's wedding. I advise against them.
I also went to the Bridal Gallery in Grand Rapids. Although their customer service was great, the whole place was somewhat...shady. lol. They had way too many dresses (overpriced and not that nice, IMO) stuffed on the racks. It was overwhelming. Not to mention the "doors" on the fitting rooms were simply curtains. That was not fun.
A friend of mine had good luck at a large bridal warehouse-type-thing near Lansing, but I don't remember what it was called.
Don't even consider Diane Keith Bridal out of Holland. Last I heard, they were closing the business and all of the dresses were repossessed, even the ones that had down payments on them. I don't think their business is open at all anymore, but just in case they decide to re-start the business...I wouldn't trust them.
Good luck!
Should I take my future mother in law with me wedding dress shopping?
Q. I am going wedding dress shopping next month and I want just a couple of really close people to go with me. However, my fiance thinks I should invite his mom to go with. I don't mind her, but I just don't feel overly comfortable around her and I am quite a shy person. I really only want my mom, sister, and my one aunt to come with me. I don't want to be rude, but I would just be more at ease without her being there. Help me figure this out please.
A. More than likely there are one of two problems here. 1. Your fiances mom put him up to asking because she wants to come, and that's putting pressure on him. 2. He feels bad for his mom and wants her to be more included in the wedding. Either way I don't think he should be putting pressure on you to take his mom with you to pick out your gown.
It's your day, and I would do what's comfortable for you. This is supposed to be the biggest time in a girls life next to giving birth. I think being a bride and a mother are truly times where a woman is allowed to be selfish! You never get a chance to be a bride for the first time or a mother for the first time again! If you don't mind taking her then let her come. If you do mind, tell your fiance that this is something special you dreamed of doing with your mother, sister and aunt. Tell him it's an exciting but tedious experience and you want to be able to feel comfortable with your choices and dislikes with out offending anyone. Explain to him that the experience will be ruined if you feel like you have to walk around on eggshells because his mom is there, so you'll have to decline his invitation for her to come. Maybe you can offer to include her in something else to be nice.
Good Luck
It's your day, and I would do what's comfortable for you. This is supposed to be the biggest time in a girls life next to giving birth. I think being a bride and a mother are truly times where a woman is allowed to be selfish! You never get a chance to be a bride for the first time or a mother for the first time again! If you don't mind taking her then let her come. If you do mind, tell your fiance that this is something special you dreamed of doing with your mother, sister and aunt. Tell him it's an exciting but tedious experience and you want to be able to feel comfortable with your choices and dislikes with out offending anyone. Explain to him that the experience will be ruined if you feel like you have to walk around on eggshells because his mom is there, so you'll have to decline his invitation for her to come. Maybe you can offer to include her in something else to be nice.
Good Luck
What was the wedding dress shop featured on BBC News today?
Q. Did anyone get the name of the (non-fee) charging wedding dress shop featured on BBC News this morning (on the story about paying to try on dresses). I believe it was in Solihull/Birmingham
A. I didnt see news, but the item is on the website, you might catch it if you watch again
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/7470588.stm
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/7470588.stm
What is appropriate to wear when shopping for wedding dresses?
Q. I'm going wedding dress shopping for the first time next weekend and don't know what is acceptable and appropriate to wear to the bridal salons to shop in.
A. People make so many assumptions/judgements about a person based on his/her attire. Honestly, the sales staff will spend more attention to you if you look nice. They'll assume that you're serious, that you're a lady, and that you have money to spend. On the other hand, if you put on airs, you could make them assume you're really wealthy and that you're ready to drop 10k on a dress on the spot. I personally wouldn't go out and buy anything new, but don't show up in butt crack jeans and a beer t-shirt either.
Definitely wear something that's going to be easy to take on and off all day. Not too many layers. When I went, I wore khaki shorts, a button-down shirt, and flip flops. Clean, pressed, and simple.
It's important to bring the shoes and undergarments (bra, corset, panties, slip, hoop skirt, etc.) that you'll be wearing with your dress when you go to a fitting, but that's not for a while. The bridal salon will let you borrow corsets and slips from them.
Definitely wear something that's going to be easy to take on and off all day. Not too many layers. When I went, I wore khaki shorts, a button-down shirt, and flip flops. Clean, pressed, and simple.
It's important to bring the shoes and undergarments (bra, corset, panties, slip, hoop skirt, etc.) that you'll be wearing with your dress when you go to a fitting, but that's not for a while. The bridal salon will let you borrow corsets and slips from them.
How many wedding dresses are too many to try on?
Q. I need to go wedding dress shopping and i have a list of about 20 that i like. I dont want to go into the store with this list and have the ladies hate me. So ladies, now many did you try on? How many is too many?
A. Too many would be 60 and up, but even then its your wedding and you should find a dress that makes you happy in every which way. I think the best thing to do is look at all the dresses and find a common thing about them.. for example if they are all strapless with a mermaid silouette. That will help out a ton. I honestly don't think that they will get angry considering you will pay for the dress if you find it and it's their job. And who knows maybe the 4th dress you try on will be the winner. Oh and for my sister in laws wedding we went dress shopping for 2 days for her to find the dress. So thats nothing compared to 20. Good luck... and congrats!!
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