I have to disagree with the negative reviews of New Natalie's, as I had a wonderful experience. I had an appointment first thing on a weekday morning. When I arrived, the owner told me that they were a more hands-off establishment (which I personally appreciate). He gave me a few tips based on my body type and then explained that I should choose 5 or 6 gowns to try on. Once I had chosen my gowns, Maria helped me to put them on and model them for my mother and close friend. She was so kind and helpful. After I had tried on the first few and we started to get an idea of what looked good and what I should look for, she began pulling a few gowns for me that she thought would fit my style. I'm still not sure if I've found ""the one,"" but I can say that I really appreciated the help that I got at this store. They were not at all pushy and did not try to get me to commit to buying anything. There was no pressure to choose a more expensive dress...in fact, they were very clear that I should try to only pull dresses that were within my range so that I wouldn't fall in love with a dress I could not afford. This advice was helpful and well-appreciated. I asked Maria how long she had been assisting brides....her eleven years in the business is obvious. If you go to this store, I recommend going on a weekday and ask for Maria!
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