Lana Addison Bridal

sizing was my hips – and the dress wasn’t even fitted in the hips. Months later my dress finally arrived and at this point I had lost a good bit of weight. The first fitting was terrible, the alterations person looked totally panicked. Since the original dress was too small (they are NOT a size inclusive salon) I never actually tried it on and this dress did not match my body whatsoever. The bust was far from my body, it was extremely large, and way too long in every measurement. Tatiana took the dress apart, assured me she would fix it for a TON of money. It was a lot of money I already invested so I agreed. I REALLY wish at this point that someone would have stopped and try to find a sample dress that would work. This dress should NEVER have tried to be altered to fit me. The second fitting was a mess. This is the worst part. Tatiana took in the dress totally incorrectly and it wasn’t falling right. The dress had become a column shape skirt when its very clearly supposed to be A-line (see photos on Pg. 3). Jamie was also present and also shared my observations. I expressed my concern verbally and also via email and they said they would fix it. At the third fitting and the dress is TIGHT! I was 30 pounds less than when I purchased and they ordered a size bigger than needed. I asked them to please fix it so it’s not tight since I worked so hard to lose weight. And then AGAIN at the Fourth fitting and it’s still bunching up and looks like I gained weight and the dress is too small. I left the salon crying and went to David’s Bridal to try to find an off the rack dress. It’s about 10 days before my wedding and I’m freaking out. I’ve taken off multiple half days of work for these long fitting and feeing like I’ve wasted a ton of money and time I don’t really have. I am a working mother and the head of my household financially. At the Fifth fitting – which took place at the Lana Addison salon - I requested the sample dress be taken out and I asked the consultant to try it on because I know mine isn’t fitting correctly. She did not. She told me it’s fitting correctly and that it’s supposed to fall straight in the front. I’m so exhausted at this point and just don’t know what to do so I just concede. Sixth fitting and it looks less bad than before. Still bunching and tight but I had to leave for my wedding the next day so I sign the papers and take my dress and leave, defeated, because no amount of pleading, asking, emailing would get the seamstress to make the skirt match the original shape of the dress. When my wedding day came the dress starts breaking- the back tore open, the bustle ripped, and the seem at one of the sleeves is coming undone. I got my photos back and the dress is bunched up and ripped and I look like a messy chubby bride who tried to fit in a dress too small for her when in fact I spent WAYYYY too much money and starved myself for six months to lose 30 pounds. I spent almost SIX thousand dollars and want to cry when I see wedding photos that show my lower half. I contacted the salon owner and she told me that the dress fit correctly (it absolutely, without a doubt, did NOT and I have confirmed this with other tailors).

! Megan was the sweetest at my appointment and worked with me to find the perfect dress. For years, I had dreamt of what my wedding dress would look like, and Lana Addison helped make those dreams come true!

that I felt like I was trying dresses on with my best friends or even “sisters”. The entire team was extremely helpful and honestly if the other lady there was not trying on similar gowns, I would not have even known that there was anyone else in the store. They made us feel as though all attention was on us. Everyone was extremely encouraging and full of excellent advice without being pushy at all. That means a lot as the bride’s wedding day is such a big moment and start of a new chapter in our lives. I also thought I would share how important that day was to my mom. When we got in the car after leaving the store I asked her again what she thought and she immediately starting crying happy tears saying how special that day was for her. That made me feel so amazing to hear that as my mom is such an important person in my life and is always doing so much for me. I have already told many of my friends what an unforgettable experience I had and told them I will be posting this everywhere I can. Please let everyone at Lana Addison know how thankful my mom and I are to your team.

in PA., and can't even look at pictures from that day. To most brides, the dress is arguably one of the most important parts of the day, and it certainly was for me. I bought my dress early November 2017, I am not from NC, so I made sure I bought my dress with PLENTY of time for multiple fittings, if required. Lana Addison reassured me we had plenty of time (I bought the dress just about a full year before the wedding). My dress was Martina Liana separates. April 2018, I received a call that my dress came in. I booked my appointment immediately and drove to NC for the weekend. When I walked in to see my dress for the first time in 5.5 months, imagine my disappointment to see that it was not the right dress. The dress the designer made was not mine, and Lana Addison didn't bother to check that before calling me, a mistake which they took full responsibility for. They sent that dress back and re-ordered my actual dress. Now it is August 2018, TEN months since I bought my dress, TWO months before my wedding and I am now just having my first fitting. I drive to NC again for the weekend, only to get to the salon and they can't find my dress AND also tell me that I never ordered a lace overlay...about 45 minutes of waiting around, they found the dress and the overlay. They had the wrong bride's name written down. At this point, I have lost some confidence in the salon. They assure me everything will be smooth sailing from now on. I complete my first and second fitting. At my third fitting, which should have been my final, I am two weeks away from my wedding and the dress is not finished. I had no other opportunities to drive back to NC before the wedding, so I had to sign a document stating I was okay with my sister picking up the dress once they finished it. I had no other choice. 10/20/2018, I put my dress on for the first time, the morning of my wedding, and nothing was done from the 2nd fitting on. My lace overlay was supposed to be stitched up the side, attached completely to the corset and it wasn't. This might not sound like much, but it makes a huge difference, and I was re-assured time and time again that it WOULD be done before my sister picked my dress up. The length also had me tripping on my dress then entire day, even though I brought my exact shoes to the 2nd and 3rd fitting. Lana Addison offered to cover part of my alterations in response to not receiving the correct dress in the beginning. Looking back, it is laughable that that is all I received, knowing how my dress turned out for the wedding. I did NOT get what I paid for, and of course the dress was not cheap. I will now always look back at pictures and be disappointed in my wedding dress. When I show people pictures of how the dress was supposed to look (pictures from the 3rd fitting) and how it actually looked, everyone can see the difference. I felt beautiful in the dress at the fittings, I felt like a box in the dress at my wedding. Of course, the dress itself is gorgeous, but it was not fit to me as Lana Addison promised me it would be. I am happy to go into more detail for any bride who wants to contact me. afgalvin@yahoo.com

ultants are friendly. They do not allow you pick through the gowns, the consultants pull them for you. (You are also not allowed to take pictures). My initial appointment was fine, but it was during the second appointment (my first bridal appointment with my mother!) that things took a turn. The consultants were extremely PUSHY and wanted a commitment to the dress. I couldnt give one yet, and expressed it was important to me for my sisters to be there when I say “yes to the dress” to share in that moment. The owner, Alexia, came in and was extremely rude saying, “Just buy the dress today, I’m sure they don’t care about that moment. Why don’t you call and ask right now.” I honestly didn’t know what to say to her except, “I’m sorry but i don’t feel comfortable with that.” She then said “well tell them to come here now, where are they?” I asked if i could schedule a final appointment to sign for the dress and do measurements with my sisters present, and Alexia made it sound like they were “too busy” but “i guess we can squeeze you in.” The consultant mentioned alterations are only by an in-house seamstress that is VERY expensive starting at $600-800!! (Note: most of the poor ratings are due to seamstress error in alterations). We LOVED the gown and we truly felt it was “the one” - but Alexia and her consultants ruined that special time with my mother and I . It was uncomfortable. They do NOT care about brides and just want a sale. I later went to other salons in the area and had a completely different experience! It was so carefree, fun, and the consultants didn’t make me feel pressured or uncomfortable.

ll because of Maria. Maria also did an incredible job using pieces of my mom's wedding dress and her veil to make something truly unique and personal for my wedding day. Everyone was so welcoming and warm, and I loved going back every time for my fittings. I was able to find the most gorgeous dress within my budget and I could not have had a more perfect experience! I was originally going to purchase my dress in Connecticut (where I got married), and am so happy I decided to go with Lana Addison. I cannot thank them enough!

nce the entire way through, from shopping for the gown to the final fitting. My seamstress was very detailed and made sure every single stitch was perfect. She even customized a portion of my gown for me to make it look EXACTLY how I wanted!

ltant was really wonderful as well. She listened to my wants, and wasn't pushy at all. They have an amazing selection of dresses from amazing designers, and the prices were affordable for the quality. I highly recommend shopping for a wedding gown here!

crisis on my hands as things had fallen through with my original wedding gown. Alexia, owner of Lana Addison and Alexia's Bridal Boutique, and her team jumped in immediately to help me through this situation. She pulled sample options from both of her boutiques so I could try them on all at once, stayed open late for me, contacted multiple designers to negotiate getting new samples overnight, and was quick to respond to all of my frantic emails. Alexia truly went above and beyond to help me and I am so thankful for her and her team! Lana Addison and Alexia's Bridal Boutique are both FULL service boutiques which a lot of bridal boutiques in the area don't offer. This means you can expect quality service from the time you purchase your dress through your alterations. And you can rest assured that this team will take care of you and go above and beyond to help you make this portion of your wedding planning a breeze! Thank you x 100000 to this amazing team! Start your search here or Alexia's and you will not be disappointed.

due to her attention to detail. The team never showed me a dress that was out of my price range. When it came time to alterations, Maria was an angel. She had the gown perfectly altered after one fitting (which is needed when you're an out of town bride.) Maria also took a part of my grandma's wedding dress and turned it into a hair piece for the big day. This is a treasure that my family will hold onto for generations.

was amazing and did a wonderful job of altering my dream dress. I highly recommend this vendor if your looking for work class taste with a hint of southern charm!

SO many BEAUTIFUL dresses to choose from. The atmosphere was warm and welcome. They really make you feel like the most important person in the world and that your day is the most special day (Despite the fact that they see brides all day every day). It's a great atmosphere. The dress I fell in love with was a sample dress and a size too small. Long story short, we were unable to order the dress in a bigger size even though the sales consultants told us several times we absolutely could. When they realized their mistake, they assured me they could take the dress out a couple inches and it would fit, and they offered us an additional discount for their mistake. I was really apprehensive about it, so they offered me a consultation with a seamstress who would tell me for certain whether or not they could make this discontinued only left of its kind dress fit me. In walks the WONDERFUL Maria to this story! Maria was my fairy godmother. She started alterations on my dress long before necessary just to put me at ease and show me the dress would definitely fit. After a couple sessions with Maria, I picked my dress up the Friday before my wedding and it was absolutely perfect! I definitely recommend this salon, it was an overall positive experience and it's a great atmosphere!

ushy at all to make a sale. They even stayed after hours to allow me all the time I needed to make my decision. I really felt like the bridal consultant cared about me and she even cried happy tears with me and my family when I put on "the one." It was an experience I'll never forget and I'm so thankful to Lana Addison for making it as great as it was!

not feel overwhelmed by the magnitude of dresses... their shop had just the right amount of variety both in dress styles and pricing within my budget. After saying yes to the dress they communicated with me throughout the entire process and worked with my schedule when it came time for fittings. I also enjoyed working with their alternations team. She was able to make a few small tweaks and the dress fit like it was made for me. Thank you to the ladies at Lana Addison for making that part of wedding planning enjoyable and stress free!!!

me in for a quick appointment to try "the dress" on one last time before saying yes.

ion dollars and knew it was the one. The whole staff was so welcoming and it was a wonderful day! I brought a larger group and they didn't even bat an eye and even brought up a round of champagne after I said yes to the dress! I highly recommend going to them to help you find the dress for your special day!!

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uplifting, and were able to suggest designers/dresses for me based on my taste. I lost a lot of weight between when I found the dress and when I got married and the in-house seamstress, Ruth, made the alterations flawlessly among other ones I wanted (straight neckline changed to sweetheart, buttons on the back of the dress, etc). In addition, the girls were so patient with me during my fittings. I had a ballgown and did not like the way that the bustle looked initially and they tried various ways to bustle the dress, thinking through all options with me. Thank you Lana Addison!

. Great team! And not to mention great dresses!

ened to my feedback for each one without putting any pressure on me until I found the perfect, unique dress I was looking for. Their in-house seamstress was amazing. I couldn't have been happier with the service or my dress, and I came in under budget!

hat I ended up not liking in person). While the staff was sweet, they were young and I noticed quite a bit of turnaround. I recommend visiting their sister store in Raleigh. Alexia's is classy and sophisticated from start to finish but in a higher price range.