I want to give Bridal Corner a better review, but the more I reflect on my experience and visit other bridal stores, the less and less nice things I have to say.
Pros:
-great selection. Large selection
-from my research, competitive pric...es
-sounds like they're willing to work with you on payment (no-fee layaway)
Cons:
-you are not permitted to take pictures at all. This may not be uncommon in "elite" stores, but no other store I visited had this policy. How are you supposed to make an informed decision?
-no info PERIOD about a dress until you agree to buy it. You cannot know the designer or the style until you cough up the money
-young/inexperienced consultant who is only there to make a sale
-gave me no time to browse dresses (I'd looked through 20-30 dresses before I was stopped)
-consultant didn't listen to what I said I did and did not want, until I repeated myself and pushed. Gave me styles I said I didn't want
-false information regarding alterations (the designer I liked will hem dresses up to 3 inches for free, but this was not mentioned. I believe this store would charge you for the alterations to make more money).
-pressure to buy the dress ASAP...my wedding is a year away yet I was told I'd need to order in 1-2 weeks.
-you have to wear gloves when trying on dresses. Understandable but annoying.
This type of store preys on young, unprepared brides.
Bottom line: I found my perfect dress here. But I will NOT be buying it from this store. I'm buying the exact dress from a different salon....for $100 cheaper and with a $100 veil credit. I don't want to buy from a store that is trying to trick me and thinks I'm a thief.
They have a great selection (I assume, I didn't get to look through most of it) but they made it clear that you will only be buying dresses from their store. If you love a dress you try on there and don't want to do research and don't care about the price, go for it. The reviews about their follow-up appointments are mixed.