I spent a good deal of time looking for my bridesmaid dresses in Seattle. I visited many stores and have a good sense for what is available, as well as each store's process and customer service. If many of you have spent time looking for dresses, you know it can be exhausting -- especially if you are looking for a specific style of dress. I walked into Katie's Formal Wear and was very pleasantly surprised. Katie greeted me warmly and as I described what I was searching for, she guided me with excellent knowledge of the designer lines she carries and provided me with absolute attention. Indecisive on my end, I believe I came back a total of three times just to select a dress. Each visit, she spent a lot of time with me and we finally found a dress that I believe is beautiful and elegant (and each bridesmaid called or emailed me when they received it to say just how much they truly loved it which was amazing, as it is so hard to find dresses everyone even likes). I chose an indigo color that I am using throughout the wedding so Katie provided me with a swatch so that I could use it for matching to other items. She also quickly ordered the dresses and they arrived early (I realize there are many variables involved so anything could have happened, but it was wonderful to have them arrive sooner than expected). I also had questions about alterations for each girl and she provided me with information on the phone as well as through email. One of my bridesmaids lives in Seattle and she had Katie do her alterations and was very happy with the result -- and the changes were turned around quickly. Last, I returned to her store to try on the dress with jewelry and she worked with me as I tried to figure out what looked best. I have truly enjoyed working with Katie throughout this entire process and will always remember her for her warmness and excellent customer service. I will plan to visit her when I have personal alteration needs in the future. Thanks Katie!
Pros: Service, Price, Expertise, Easy street parking
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