Cymbeline is a dream! This shop is the calm, slow-paced, pressure-free opposite of any image you may have of wedding dress shopping! I am honestly not sure why brides-to-be aren't booking their calendar solid.
I had been to six appointments before Cymbeline, some good, some so-so, and yet even the good ones had slight sales pressure and urges to order the dress as soon as possible. I called up Cymbeline because I was feeling pressure (from the other shops!) to find something soon and I knew I hadn't found my dress yet. Unsure if they would have anything in my price range, they not only assured me that they did, but they invited me to stop in whenever was convenient for me. That came as a shock, since I had been on the wait list for one shop in the West Village for over a month!
As soon as I got to the shop I noticed that the energy there was really nice, and Renee was the salesperson who helped me. She understood right away the type of dress that would make sense for where our wedding will take place (outdoors in the fall), as well as what I had tried on previously and what I was open to. I liked every single dress I tried on - they are classic, beautifully detailed, romantic and elegant - and not trendy. And the one I found was one-of-a-kind and perfect for the fall.
So if you want a timeless, elegant, beautiful dress with salespeople who truly listen to you and help you without the pressure, this is your place!
PS - if you are reading this close to the date I'm writing, you may be able to find a great bargain - they were having a sample sale when I stopped in, and the dresses on sale were not used or worn at all - amazing!
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