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| - A study in stark contrast when compared to David's Bridal.
Michelle's Bridal, I don't mind saying, is the shit.
They have a fabulous selection of dresses from great designers (Maggie Sottero, Sottero & Midgley, Mori Lee, Essense of Australia, Casablanca, Enzoani, and Alfred Angelo). And that's only the wedding dresses! They also have extensive selections for the bridal party, tuxes, and prom dresses.
The shop itself is beautiful, has gorgeous wood floors, is well-layed out, well-furnished and is always kept tidy and clean.
The staff is beyond friendly and helpful. My consultant, Melissa, is experienced, talkative, and honest (l like it when I'm not just being pandered to, but being given honest opinions). She has had infinite patience with me so far, which is greatly appreciated.
Just be sure to make an appointment and you'll get a whole hour and a half to kill there. Unlike some places, you get to walk around, browse through the dresses and pick as many as you'd like to try on. The consultant doesn't stay right there to make you feel rushed, either, which I thought was fantastic. I went shopping alone, but I didn't feel like I was alone, because Melissa was so attentive. She obliged me by taking multiple pictures of each dress (another benefit of this place).
I don't think they're too outrageously expensive....I've checked, and they're not too far over suggested retail prices (after all, they're an independent business who needs to make money to operate). Plus, they do have sales on each designer sometime throughout the year, so you can just wait for those if you have the time. And there's a seamstress on staff who charges considerably less than those at, say, David's Bridal.
Highly recommended all around.
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