Look no further!
I did all my research online so that I'd know what I wanted when I went into a store, and then I looked for a place in town that carried the dress I wanted for that particular designer.
I just found out online that Winnie Couture recently opened up a flagship store in Beverly Hills and on top of it, they are having a launch party. I of course, call and RSVP for me and my girlfriends. The Fashion Show was the bomb! I instantly wanted to get married NOW! So I can wear the dress and walk around feeling pretty!!
I made an appointment the weekend after the launch party. I went to the store and was helped by the lady, who was very friendly and attentive and made me feel confident that I could ask for exactly what I wanted. I told her the dress style, which she looked up, and then she asked if I wanted to look at any other styles. I told her I would, but I told her my budget and said that it was definite, and she never tried to push anything on me or suggest anything that was even close to my limit, which was $3000 max. She offered me cost-saving options that I didn't even know about, and even encouraged me not to change my mind on a couple things. At the end of it all, I walked away with a big smile on my face. The bridal consultant there had a good eye, and once I tried it on, I loved it! I'm not a big shopper; I like efficiency and straightforward business, and I found both.
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