I shopped all over New Orleans, San Francisco, Baton Rouge, and a little in New York and have found nowhere as charming as I Do. By the time I had gotten there, I was fairly frazzled at my failure to find THE gown---any bride will tell you that... this is pretty nerve-racking! I got to the store and didn't know what to expect. I remember thinking that, surely this couldn't beat Saks NY bridal (which was a failure, too). Y'all, this place is like a little slice of heaven! It's so chic and inviting--you won't want to leave! We were given a menu of waters, champagnes etc to pick from while we sat on the couch and enjoyed. Ramsey, the owner (young, blonde and very stylish---you'll want her to be your bff!), sat down with me and talked me through what she had in mind. The first thing that I noticed, was here seeing me as an individual--not a number. She knew my name, and was engaged in my story---and was very attentive to my thoughts and needs. I felt open enough with her to say "No, I don't like that", and she totally rolled with it. Other places I'd gone had been either snobby, or like a cattle call where I was to take a number (NEW ORLEANS!). I'd emailed her some dresses that had been what I DIDN'T want, and had described my wedding--so she had her wheels turning already. She and I came to the conclusion that we'd go the custom route. She immediately got Heidi Elnora, a designer that she carries, on the phone and we all brainstormed. Heidi, out of Birmingham, seemed to totally "get" my concept of elegant southern style with a pinch of sexy. A few weeks later, Ramsey and I flew to see Heidi and start on the dress---which we did for fittings a few times until it was DONE! Long and short, Ramsey, and I Do Bridal Couture were there for me every step of the way. I got the gown of my dreams, and I'm WEARING IT TODAY! I can't thank I Do Bridal enough for being the perfect solution to my bridal anxiety!