On 8/13/15 I posted my review (please read it below)...today I wish to revise it. I have seen many a times where on a bridal tv show, like Say Yes to the Dress, a bride comes in and is having second thoughts about the dress she thought was the ONE only to know deep inside, it is not, and now she needs to start the search all over. Let me tell you I stressed over going back and expressing this ache inside to please find a different one. Well, the lovely ladies (Devon, Pat, etc) didn't bat an eye, they just went out of their way to find me my perfect dress! They new my budget was tight, and they were pulling dresses and crunching numbers just to help me!! Well after I tried on the first one..(A beautiful Oleg Cassini, that has lovely light pink flowers, oh how I longed for pink in a gown) I knew I didn't need to try another single dress on again...God just set that only 1 available, discontinued, designer gown aside, just for me and for Devon to find. When I put it on, I cried!
Pat helped me with the correct bra, and I purchased Spanx. They had all I needed there! To my surprise, I was Immediately asked by Leila, the lovely, talented, patient, kind, and mind-reading alterations gal if I was ready to do alterations...I was!! I wanted, sweetheart neckline, straps and cap/flutter sleeves made from my dress. I watched in awe and she made all my desires come true!! I have chills right now thinking about it! While that was happening Devon ran around and found the perfect belt and headpiece, and I was finally a BRIDE! I loved how they would take turns and come and talk and laugh, and ooh and aww over me. You just felt like, well, a Princess :) Especially when they gather girls, and have you "Ring the Bell" a long-held tradition at David's Bridal...so much fun!!
These Ladies at David's Bridal in Madison, made all my dreams come true! They are unbelievably wonderful!! RUN TO THIS LOCATION AND THESE LADIES and you WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED!! No need to check out other bridal boutiques, or worry about any past years negative reviews!! I just can NOT say enough great things about my experience!!
If I can give any advice to a new bride I would suggest go with an idea of what you want/don't want. But try on anything and everything. Have a budget that is flexible to go higher. You need veils, headbands, shoes, slips, undergarments, etc even if you plan on not-you will! Also pray and ask GOD to help you find the ONE. Then listen, as you look at yourself in the mirror, what do you "hear" your thoughts, "its ok, "I love it", etc. Because you can find yourself listening to others, and then changing your mind. Listen! Be present. Also have someone take pictures and videos of each dress you try on...then look at them there - how do you feel when you see yourself..."beautiful, but I don't like..., I feel fat, skinny, etc...LISTEN to GOD speaking through you!
8/13/15:
I have been so blessed, I had the most amazing experience with David's Bridal today! My consultant was Devon. A lovely, wonderful, caring, fun helpful gal! She pulled so many dresses for me and never once was impatient, pushy or too busy (and she did have another bride she was helping). She was so careful to stay at my budget. Listened to every change in my desire I experienced as I tried on each dress. Pat was lovely and funny too! Leila, came out to discuss some alterations I had requested and it reminded me of Say Yes to the Dress, you just felt special and your desires heard! Never rushed! They all made me feel so very very special. I never felt as if I was being pushed to buy accessories, like veil, headband, belt, satin belt, etc. All the staff there care about each other and it shows! A big plus for me, as they are all Christians and you just feel you're in great hands! I was very picky too! I HIGHLY RECOMMEND David's Bridal in Madison TN. You will LOVE all the attention and fun! I see bad reviews here back in 2014 and earlier...seriously that was then and it is not now. Don't hesitate-go there today. read more