I didn't know what to expect from my bridal appointment with Maggi Bridal, as it was my first wedding dress shopping experience, but I could not have been happier. With every phone call and e-mail confirmation and reminder, I was put at ease wi...th the kind and helpful guidance I received. When my friend and I arrived (from Knoxville), we were warmly welcomed and offered comfy seats/restrooms - which my 5 mo. pregnant friend especially appreciated.
Brooke was my consultant and was very sweet and courteous of my needs the entire time. After looking through their selection of off-the-rack and custom order gowns, I had several I was excited to try on. They do have a smaller inventory to choose from, but each selection was so gorgeous and unique! I'll admit I was worried beforehand that I might not be able to find the traditional style gown I had my heart set on, knowing the Asheville location had more of a bohemian vibe, but those worries left me when I saw the many classic styles they also carried, complete with lace and tulle, and all the details you expect from a more timeless, vintage look.
I never thought in a million years I would fall in love with the very first dress I tried on (I'm not that girl), but that's just what happened. Everyone's eyes lit up when I first walked out in it, the owner, Amy's, stylist, Brooke's, my friend's, and even my mom's via FaceTime since she wasn't able to be there. I truly felt like a bride in that moment and couldn't imagine recreating that experience to be any better. I did try on the other dresses still hanging in the fitting room, and while each one was beautiful and source for inspiration of how I might want to further style my gown, none held a candle. So back in my gown I went and Brooke topped me off with a lovely finger-tip length veil that was her own design (which she was so humble to not even mention until after the fact!) It was perfection.
Needless to say, I found my dress that day and looking back on my visit is like a dream. I'll also add that all the ladies at the salon had wonderful recommendations for lunch and exploring Asheville after my appointment, and even though my heart was clearly set on "the" dress already, they did not pressure me to make a decision right away. I actually asked to come back after my appointment after thinking it over, and the owner graciously accommodated even though she had an event to get to that afternoon.
Overall I was just really pleased with the time and effort these women showed me for my upcoming wedding day, and for that I am so grateful, and know I am in wonderful hands for the entire process with alterations and such leading up to then.
TLDR: I went to Maggi Bridal and was blown away by the friendly and attentive staff, the incredible collection of gowns, & the surreal movie-scene like but actually IRL experience, and went home with a one-of-a-kind dress that feels like it was made just for me.