3 of my closest friends bought dresses while Bluestein's was downtown in 2005. The store in St.Peters I believe is under different management. Downtown my friends had no problem finding great dresses under $700 with great customer service. The ladies made them feel like brides (or a princess). NOT THE CASE in ST. Peters.
If you want a high end dress for the price, this is probably the place for you. I scheduled an appointment a the store, when I walked in, all the ladies were busy. When someone did come over I described what I was looking for.... in response to I didn't want to try on a dress more than $900 (because it would break my heart to love a dress I could not afford.) With a look of pity she said "Well, you are really limiting your choices. Less than 10% of the dresses are in that range." Then she stood looking at me....I responded with "well, let's see them then." Ohh, I sure didn't feel like a princess. They expect you to already have your undergarments and acted as if I was such a novice for not knowing. At other stores I previously shopped at, I got see the effect a specific garment had on the look of a dress. I don't know how I would buy an undergarment before my wedding dress?
Bottom line... Brides on a Budget, this is probably NOT your place... Maybe I would have been treated better if I was carrying a bigger wallet.
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