As one of those brides who can't fit into the majority of sample sizes, wedding dress shopping was not always the most pleasant experience. But on my visits to Mariposa, they always made me feel comfortable and at ease. I mainly worked with Emily, but others as well (Coral, Lindsey), and it was always a great experience. The consultants at Mariposa were never snotty or judgmental, and offered just the right amount of advice and support.
I originally tried on a dress at Mariposa that I didn't end up getting (Maggie Sottero Paigely) and returned on at least two occasions because I'm a bit indecisive. I found my dress (Maggie Sottero Karena Royale) at a different store, but wasn't thrilled with the consultant's attitude, so I called Mariposa to see if they could match the price. They did, and so I happily returned the same day to purchase my dress from them.
I knew I wanted to make some modifications to the dress, including getting the sash in ivory instead of the weird chocolate, and replacing the bow with a flower. The consultants at Mariposa were at the ready to help me visualize what the dress would look like post-alterations.
Also, there was a paperwork mistake that inadvertently resulted in my dress being ordered with the standard chocolate sash. Fortunately I noticed the error quickly and called Mariposa. They were more than happy to accommodate, covering the additional cost of the "custom" order.
Another good thing about Mariposa is that they don't have an in-house alterations department, so they have no incentive to upsell you on alterations. Quite the opposite, they are happy to make suggestions on how you could theoretically save money on alterations. They referred me to a seamstress across the street, which I'm not sure I'd recommend (she did a good job but charged a lot more than I was anticipating and was sort of weird and pushy). But that's the beauty of it...you can go anywhere you want for alterations.
Overall, I had a great experience at Mariposa and would highly recommend them!!!