Here's what I DO know. I'll recommend ALL of my clients go visit with Maris (my consultant) and Hanan (my alterations lady) at A Formal Affair on Holcomb Bridge Road. I could not have been happier with the whole experience (which is high praise from me, someone who very rarely wears dresses - let alone heels.)
First off - when my Mom and MOH and I showed up without an appointment on a Friday morning, Maris greeted us with open arms. She's cool & I'll always love her for it! I told her my price point and other details - and she immediately sent me in the right direction. She didn't try and up sell me or force me into a bunch of accessories I wasn't interested in. She listened, and then totally delivered! I ended up buying a dress and leaving with it! Yes ladies, you heard me - I left the store with a dress I loved - and it was on SALE too! God I love that woman!
Then, when I had to have some alterations done on the dress (a hem, and sew in some padding for my non-existent ""girls"") I was extremely pleased:)
Hanan (the alterations lady) is absolutely awesome! I'll be taking anything I need altered to her from now on - no doubt. She keeps your best interests at heart, and definitely knows what she's doing! Her pricing is great - and the service is fabulous. If I had any money - I'd put her in my will:)
Seriously though - I don't normally do ""reviews"" because frankly - I don't have the time because most of it is spent working on other people's parties & weddings and such. (NO - NOT a planner!) But I felt I should let other brides know how awesome my experience was.
My clients have called me ""The patron saint of Budget Brides"" - and now, as a bride - I pass the story of my experience @ A Formal Affair to you. Do with it what you will.
One final note - NOT something AFA told me, but something I already knew. DON'T go wedding dress shopping with all your makeup on. How would you like it if strangers came over to your house and wanted to try on all your white clothes with tons of foundation, mascara and gosh knows what else on...
Just a point to ponder...
Once you pay for it - wear all the makeup you want:)
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