I was a little apprehensive of the whole wedding dress shopping experience. I wasn't into the whole 'princess' type vibe that a lot of women are seeking and I feared that no matter what I said, I was going to get stuffed into a bunch of overly ornate ball gowns that cost upteen thousand dollars. Not so at Lana Addison. My experience at Lana Addison turned out to be the perfect balance between a really nice and fashion forward environment and also low key and approachable setting. I felt special and cared for, but also not in an over the top way that felt fake or made me feel uncomfortable.
It's in a great old house with lots of character - small cozy rooms with room for you and a couple close friends (not big giant dressing rooms where you're on display for strangers). The dress I found was by a small independent designer with a good cause (Amy Kuschel) which felt great to support. They totally listened to what I wanted and although I continued to try on lots of other dresses, the second dress that Christina pulled for me ended up being 'the one.' It was also very reasonably priced - so much so that I was able to pay for it on my own with no help from parents or my fiance, which actually felt really great. I'd recommend anyone looking for a dress that's a bit unique, but not going to break the bank to try visiting Lana Addison. It was a great experience for me.
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