Tell Me Of Your David's Bridal Experience

The bm titles had to be flipped around for the one moh is is now a bm and the one bm is now the moh...they were very nice about it! whenever went for alterations the lady was friendly and helpfu somewhat she didnt really help like lacing me up or puttin the top and bottom on (its a two piece dress)....but they steamed my veil and blsuher (i am having a cowgirl hat with mine) like only took a few min whenever my mom went in there to pick up her dress. they helped her pick out her jewely, with her bra, and with her dress.....the fg dresses thats a different situation. my original flowergirls basically screwed me over kept blowing me, my fh, my mom and db off anytime we would call them. then to boot the ones that i wanted the one was like recalled and the other had to be from a different store...so i ended up just going with a different dress from alfred angelos for my one i guess u can say neice. overall they are a really good store. db (despide my one bm giving them problems.....

Ok Amy, Im going to give the real skinny from an ex-commisioned sales person (not bridal), and from a girl who has purchased her dress already.

There are good and bad sales people. There are good and bad Davids Bridals. This is what you need to have a great experience tomorrow:

1. Wear or bring a strapless Bra.

2. Bring heals. EVEN if they are not the ones, it gives you an idea how the dress looks while wearing heals.

3. RESEARCH and bring in some pictures. Give them an idea of what kind of dress you are looking for. Do you want to look like a princess? Strapless? Ballgown? If YOU go in with knowledge it gives them less of a chance to pull any funny business.

4. Try on everything. Try on what they bring you.

5. MAKE SURE 100% you tell them what your budget is. Also keep in mind alterations. If you budget is $1500 and alterations are $300, your can be no more than $1200. Make sure when they bring a dress its in your budget. DO NOT try on a dress not in your budget. (more...)

....if you try on a dree NOT in your budget and you fall in love with it, it will ONLY upset you. The only thing to consider is *if* they have something similar but less expensive

6. YOU DONT HAVE TO BUY TOMORROW! do NOT feel pressured. The biggest problem women have is we dont want to hurt other peoples feelings. If you dont LOVE the dress, dont buy it. Period. Dont worry you will know.

7. They MUST take your measurements. If they are on the up and up they will go through all the proper steps. If they just say "what dress size are you (and nothing more)?" They are looking for a fast sale. Ask them if they will take all the proper measurements.

8. Do NOT feel obligated to buy the veil, shoes, jewelry there. There is time to look around. But do see what they have.

9. You must get all the attention of your consultant on your appointment. Period. If she is helping 2 people you SAY something. She needs to be focused on YOU and not her sales. You should be the focus of her attention...

10. Have fun and enjoy. If you are feeling pressured you CAN say no. Dont be scared of hurting her feelings. It has to be right, and good.

Look, they ARE there to sell. Thats how they put food on their table. They will ask for the sale. But most importanrt you can ALWAYS say no. If they are doing the hard sell DONT fall for it. You dont have to.

And basically I bet you will have a good experience. Just try to relax. Go in with your homework done and you WILL have a great appointment.

I went to a DB to help a friend find her wedding dress. She had made an appt and everything. While we were there, there was three other brides so the place was packed. Her salesperson was off elsewhere 99% of the time. We asked one of the other salespeople to help us and she said herself and our salesperson were off helping brides that were "big spenders". My friend is a young kind of a tomboy looking gal, but she wanted a big beautiful dress and was willing to put alot of money down on a dress. I had it and annouced loudly "I guess we'll spend our $5000 for a dress elsewhere!" They tried to stop us but we left. Just because a bride looks like she can't afford a big expensive dress, doesn't mean she can't.

Mine was great! I went in there one day and simply tried on dresses. We weren't even officially engaged yet, so I definitely was not going to be buying the dress that day! I had even gone in there a few other times to show people the dress I had decided on. Each and every time, they were attentive to me and made me feel like a princess. When it came time to finally purchase the dress, I simply tried it on one more time and ealked out the door with it. It was great!

I am so glad I didnt order my dress from the Davids Bridal that is in my town I did go in there. They make you feel like u are a big burden snobby and like i wasnt worth their time!!!! So that has completely turned me away from their bridal shop and ever recommending it to anyone even if its in another town or state. GL to u and i hope u have a more positive and fun exsperience!!