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P: 10/15/2009 6:15:21 PM
joelly Ideal Rock Total Posts: 773 Last Post: 11/20/2009 Member Since: 4/21/2009	Hi! I need a wedding dress. I don't know where to start. Definitely will go and try David's Bridal and Alfred Angelo. I went to their website and find that they have mostly strapless ones. I love the ones with straps and I definitely love laces and the skirt need to be a huge princess style. Like the ones that beauty wears in the beauty and the beast cartoon. What can I say, I am a fool for lace and princeses. My wedding will be in January and I haven't even start to look. Well, not totally true because I've been start browsing the internet only this week. Can anyone help and suggest where I should go to start finding my dress? Please anyone!!! Thanks in advance!!!
Posted: 10/15/2009 6:15:21 PM

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P: 10/15/2009 7:19:14 PM
ms.halo Cut Rock Total Posts: 315 Last Post: 11/20/2009 Member Since: 4/1/2009	I got my dress at Renee Strauss in Beverly Hills and had a wonderful experience there. They have a wide variety of dresses (at a wide variety of prices) and you get the full experience.
Posted: 10/15/2009 7:19:14 PM

P: 10/16/2009 9:16:00 AM
redfaerythinker Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,259 Last Post: 11/19/2009 Member Since: 6/7/2007	I would definitely check out David's Bridal... That's where I found my dress, and it sounds exactly like what you're looking for. Now mine has been discontinued, but they may have something similar. _____________________________________________________________________ Finally set a date! March 5, 2011 Megs
Posted: 10/16/2009 9:16:00 AM

P: 10/16/2009 12:07:05 PM
joelly Ideal Rock Total Posts: 773 Last Post: 11/20/2009 Member Since: 4/21/2009	Thanks for replying!!! Redfaerythinker, David's bridal is very close to me. I think I will try there first then I will venture out elsewhere. Ms.Halo, Renee Strauss sounds good so will def go there and find out. I have few thoughts/doubts. How do I go about doing this? Obviously, I won't buy on my first go-round, kwim. I just want to try on a few then sleep on it then make decisions. Do you think if I visit these bridal shops, they understand that or do they expect me to buy right then and there? Pls share your experience. Any tips will def help a whole lot. Thanks!
Posted: 10/16/2009 12:07:05 PM

P: 10/16/2009 12:25:49 PM
Rock_of_Love Ideal Rock Total Posts: 996 Last Post: 11/19/2009 Member Since: 1/7/2009	Don't worry!!! Most places are NOT like Kleinfeld's (lol) and their pushy sales tactics we see on TV!! Another place I heard is good...and has a really HUGE selection is Mon Amie - you'd have to venture a little bit South. ~ * ~ Found my Rock of Love!!
Posted: 10/16/2009 12:25:49 PM

P: 10/16/2009 5:35:53 PM
joelly Ideal Rock Total Posts: 773 Last Post: 11/20/2009 Member Since: 4/21/2009	Thanks, Rock of Love!!! I will try to venture south for it. I take it that you buy yours from them? Has anyone in LA tried this store "Glamour Closet"? http://glamourcloset.com/closet/index.asp It is also sell sample dresses.
Posted: 10/16/2009 5:35:53 PM

P: 10/16/2009 9:29:13 PM
Green with Envy Ideal Rock Total Posts: 763 Last Post: 11/9/2009 Member Since: 6/25/2007	just a warning... Mon amie has a huge selection and I thought they were VERY pushy. They work on commissions and dresses are overpriced so if you don't feel like negotiating... you can probably find the same dress elsewhere. I liked La Soie in Torrance and well priced but I didn't get my dress here. Marilynn's in beverly HIlls on robertson is moving to another location so they have deep discounts on sample gowns. if you have a big budget I would try The Bridal Dept are SAKs in beverly Hills. or try to find similar sample sized dresses at Glamour Closet for less. ********************** The BIG day... June 25, 2010! **********************
Posted: 10/16/2009 9:29:13 PM

P: 10/17/2009 9:36:54 PM
soontowed Rough Rock Total Posts: 74 Last Post: 11/19/2009 Member Since: 7/28/2009	I agree about Mon Amie. I really didn't like it there. My friend bought a dress she found at Mon Amie at a place in Torrance for about 400 less. If you're budget is $3500 and up I would try The White dress in Newport. I thought they had a really good selection and really nice salepeople. Not pushy AT ALL. I ended up buying my dress there.
Posted: 10/17/2009 9:36:54 PM

P: 10/17/2009 11:55:00 PM
Rock_of_Love Ideal Rock Total Posts: 996 Last Post: 11/19/2009 Member Since: 1/7/2009	Date: 10/16/2009 5:35:53 PM Author: joelly Thanks, Rock of Love!!! I will try to venture south for it. I take it that you buy yours from them? Has anyone in LA tried this store 'Glamour Closet'? http://glamourcloset.com/closet/index.asp It is also sell sample dresses. Nope. I was planning to go there if I had trouble finding a dress because I had heard they have a very large selection. But, it sounds like maybe there are some negative opinions about them...so, don't take my word, as I've never been there. I definitely prefer smaller boutiques. I went to a great place in Rancho Cucamonga if you want to venture out there. Uniquely Elegant Attire and Couture Bridal is where I went - Angela, the owner, is super sweet and patient. She has a knack for finding the right dress for your body type. I went in and told her I didn't want strapless at all, she convinced me to try one on that she thought would look great...and sure enough, she was right!! I bought it shortly after. Good luck!!! ~ * ~ Found my Rock of Love!!
Posted: 10/17/2009 11:55:00 PM

P: 10/18/2009 9:40:11 PM
joelly Ideal Rock Total Posts: 773 Last Post: 11/20/2009 Member Since: 4/21/2009	Thanks for all the reply, everyone!! I really appreciate it. I went to Alfred Angelo this afternoon and tried on few dresses. You see, I have a very small budget of $500 and I didn't mention it to the sales lady (plus she didn't ask) because I told her I am only looking to try not to buy. So she had me to sit down and choose from their catalog. So I chose a few dresses plus I was giving her the style # of the ones I spot on their website. So there is this one dress from which I have this "OMG" feeling when I tried it on. I quietly thought "Oh, shoot! I have picked one that looks like way over my budget". Then the sales lady said it is a discontinued dress so it is 50% off. Prior to trying on dresses, I thought that I won't like strapless dresses but this one looks good on me and I can't resist. So......I bought it, it is $240 plus tax, total $264. My wedding is in January 9, 2010. I'm both nervous and excited. It is like 11 weeks from now. I'm both panicking and etc. I still need veil, long line bra, and crinoline. They had me tried on the dress with all these items but the prices was too high for me. I thought that maybe I can do better elsewhere. I plan to go to downtown Los Angeles to see if I can get them cheaper there. Anyone has experience shopping for veil, long line bra, and crinoline. Please ladies do share them with me. I really really appreciate it.
Posted: 10/18/2009 9:40:11 PM

P: 10/19/2009 12:38:08 AM
redfaerythinker Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,259 Last Post: 11/19/2009 Member Since: 6/7/2007	We're definitely going to need some pics of this dress lady! _____________________________________________________________________ Finally set a date! March 5, 2011 Megs
Posted: 10/19/2009 12:38:08 AM

P: 10/19/2009 1:23:56 PM
joelly Ideal Rock Total Posts: 773 Last Post: 11/20/2009 Member Since: 4/21/2009	hahaha redfaerythinker, I will post pictures. I need crinoline though. I didn't buy from Alfred Angelo because I bet it will cost more than $100. I found a few from Ebay but still hesitate to buy. Confused!!!!!!
Posted: 10/19/2009 1:23:56 PM

P: 10/19/2009 2:19:26 PM
musey Ideal Rock Total Posts: 11,155 Last Post: 11/20/2009 Member Since: 9/30/2006	I know you've found your dress already, but for other readers: I bought my dress (pronovias) at La Soie in Torrance. I had a wonderful experience with them, great non-pushy salespeople. I originally fell in love with my dress at Jobyna's in Glendale, which is an awful, cramped, dirty, pushy shop. I saw it again at La Soie for more than $500 less, and grabbed it.
Posted: 10/19/2009 2:19:26 PM

P: 10/19/2009 2:27:19 PM
joelly Ideal Rock Total Posts: 773 Last Post: 11/20/2009 Member Since: 4/21/2009	Date: 10/19/2009 2:19:26 PM Author: musey I know you've found your dress already, but for other readers: I bought my dress (pronovias) at La Soie in Torrance. I had a wonderful experience with them, great non-pushy salespeople. I originally fell in love with my dress at Jobyna's in Glendale, which is an awful, cramped, dirty, pushy shop. I saw it again at La Soie for more than $500 less, and grabbed it. I was thinking of visiting Jobyna at first but now am glad I didn't. Please ladies bring on the tips for all Los Angeles brides!!!
Posted: 10/19/2009 2:27:19 PM

P: 10/19/2009 2:30:10 PM
joelly Ideal Rock Total Posts: 773 Last Post: 11/20/2009 Member Since: 4/21/2009	Date: 10/19/2009 2:19:26 PM Author: musey I know you've found your dress already, but for other readers: I bought my dress (pronovias) at La Soie in Torrance. I had a wonderful experience with them, great non-pushy salespeople. I originally fell in love with my dress at Jobyna's in Glendale, which is an awful, cramped, dirty, pushy shop. I saw it again at La Soie for more than $500 less, and grabbed it. I'm glad you found your dress. It's a big relief for me when I finally find mine. Pronovias has beautiful collections. Can't wait for pictures!!!!
Posted: 10/19/2009 2:30:10 PM

P: 10/19/2009 2:42:11 PM
Rock_of_Love Ideal Rock Total Posts: 996 Last Post: 11/19/2009 Member Since: 1/7/2009	Congrats!!! Let's see some pics!!! ~ * ~ Found my Rock of Love!!
Posted: 10/19/2009 2:42:11 PM

P: 10/19/2009 3:59:10 PM
musey Ideal Rock Total Posts: 11,155 Last Post: 11/20/2009 Member Since: 9/30/2006	Date: 10/19/2009 2:30:10 PM Author: joelly Date: 10/19/2009 2:19:26 PM Author: musey I know you've found your dress already, but for other readers: I bought my dress (pronovias) at La Soie in Torrance. I had a wonderful experience with them, great non-pushy salespeople. I originally fell in love with my dress at Jobyna's in Glendale, which is an awful, cramped, dirty, pushy shop. I saw it again at La Soie for more than $500 less, and grabbed it. I'm glad you found your dress. It's a big relief for me when I finally find mine. Pronovias has beautiful collections. Can't wait for pictures!!!! Of yours? Or mine? My pro pics are linked in the "pricescope weddings" sticky.
Posted: 10/19/2009 3:59:10 PM

P: 10/19/2009 4:51:09 PM
joelly Ideal Rock Total Posts: 773 Last Post: 11/20/2009 Member Since: 4/21/2009	Date: 10/19/2009 3:59:10 PM Author: musey Date: 10/19/2009 2:30:10 PM Author: joelly Date: 10/19/2009 2:19:26 PM Author: musey I know you've found your dress already, but for other readers: I bought my dress (pronovias) at La Soie in Torrance. I had a wonderful experience with them, great non-pushy salespeople. I originally fell in love with my dress at Jobyna's in Glendale, which is an awful, cramped, dirty, pushy shop. I saw it again at La Soie for more than $500 less, and grabbed it. I'm glad you found your dress. It's a big relief for me when I finally find mine. Pronovias has beautiful collections. Can't wait for pictures!!!! Of yours? Or mine? My pro pics are linked in the 'pricescope weddings' sticky. Of yours, I mean. Thanks for letting me know.
Posted: 10/19/2009 4:51:09 PM

P: 10/19/2009 5:15:18 PM
joelly Ideal Rock Total Posts: 773 Last Post: 11/20/2009 Member Since: 4/21/2009	Musey, Your dress is beautiful. It suits you very well.
Posted: 10/19/2009 5:15:18 PM

P: 10/19/2009 6:34:09 PM
joelly Ideal Rock Total Posts: 773 Last Post: 11/20/2009 Member Since: 4/21/2009	Here is some info about my dress. Alfred Angelo style # 1505 Satin, Chiffon Over Satin Embroidery, Crystal & Pearl Beading, Sequins Princess line dress Strapless bodice Empire waistline Optional Spaghetti Straps
Posted: 10/19/2009 6:34:09 PM

P: 10/19/2009 6:36:50 PM
joelly Ideal Rock Total Posts: 773 Last Post: 11/20/2009 Member Since: 4/21/2009	Since the picture doesn't show, here is the link: http://www.alfredangelo.com/Collections/ProductDisplay.aspx?style=1505
Posted: 10/19/2009 6:36:50 PM

P: 10/19/2009 6:44:34 PM
musey Ideal Rock Total Posts: 11,155 Last Post: 11/20/2009 Member Since: 9/30/2006	Date: 10/19/2009 5:15:18 PM Author: joelly Musey, Your dress is beautiful. It suits you very well. Thanks Date: 10/19/2009 6:36:50 PM Author: joelly Since the picture doesn't show, here is the link: http://www.alfredangelo.com/Collections/ProductDisplay.aspx?style=1505 Here is the dress you linked. Pricescope currently doesn't display pictures that have symbols and spaces in the file name, that's most likely where the problem was! I find it easiest to stick to numerical and alphabetical characters.
Posted: 10/19/2009 6:44:34 PM

P: 10/19/2009 7:29:44 PM
joelly Ideal Rock Total Posts: 773 Last Post: 11/20/2009 Member Since: 4/21/2009	Wow! Thanks, musey!!!! Thats my dress but I'm not in it. I will need to buy a crinoline so the gown will look pouf.
Posted: 10/19/2009 7:29:44 PM

P: 10/19/2009 11:39:05 PM
soontowed Rough Rock Total Posts: 74 Last Post: 11/19/2009 Member Since: 7/28/2009	Date: 10/18/2009 9:40:11 PM Author: joelly Thanks for all the reply, everyone!! I really appreciate it. I went to Alfred Angelo this afternoon and tried on few dresses. You see, I have a very small budget of $500 and I didn't mention it to the sales lady (plus she didn't ask) because I told her I am only looking to try not to buy. So she had me to sit down and choose from their catalog. So I chose a few dresses plus I was giving her the style # of the ones I spot on their website. So there is this one dress from which I have this 'OMG' feeling when I tried it on. I quietly thought 'Oh, shoot! I have picked one that looks like way over my budget'. Then the sales lady said it is a discontinued dress so it is 50% off. Prior to trying on dresses, I thought that I won't like strapless dresses but this one looks good on me and I can't resist. So......I bought it, it is $240 plus tax, total $264. My wedding is in January 9, 2010. I'm both nervous and excited. It is like 11 weeks from now. I'm both panicking and etc. I still need veil, long line bra, and crinoline. They had me tried on the dress with all these items but the prices was too high for me. I thought that maybe I can do better elsewhere. I plan to go to downtown Los Angeles to see if I can get them cheaper there. Anyone has experience shopping for veil, long line bra, and crinoline. Please ladies do share them with me. I really really appreciate it. I'm getting married the following weekend. I can't believe it's 3 months to go
Posted: 10/19/2009 11:39:05 PM

P: 10/20/2009 12:33:13 PM
joelly Ideal Rock Total Posts: 773 Last Post: 11/20/2009 Member Since: 4/21/2009	Date: 10/19/2009 11:39:05 PM Author: soontowed I'm getting married the following weekend. I can't believe it's 3 months to go Isn't it? Time flies. I take it you got your dress already?
Posted: 10/20/2009 12:33:13 PM

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