I am getting married in May and I recently received a copy of my receipt from the bridal store where I bought my dress. The boutique had a "comments" section on it, that I don't think was supposed to print out.
The comment listed was "bride needs to lose weight" Now thats just plain tacky. I'm a whopping size 10 - just for reference. I didn't take it too personally.
Anyone have any stories about bad wedding vendors that will make me feel better?
2007-02-19 09:07:42 · 15 answers · asked by gojulie 3 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
Its the dress of my dreams and I wont find another so fast. But I did show my future mother in law she raised hell as only a scorned mother can. The girl got fired!
2007-02-19 13:21:34 · update #1
This is just a thought here, did you at any time while trying on the dress say you thought you were going to diet or needed to lose a bit before the wedding? They needed to note that since you might need a final fitting closer to the wedding if you planned to diet. So often women say " I need to lose a few pounds" and it is just something to say, but if you said that in front of a bridal consultant, she must pass it on so they know for fitting purposes.
If not shes stupid, and if she isn't the owner, I'd pass on the receipt to the owner and tell her you were annoyed and insulted. Maybe she'll give you a discount?!
2007-02-19 09:19:42 · answer #1 · answered by justa 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
They were totally unprofessional to do that. I would take the dress back to the store and say to them, "I've lost too much weight and therefore am unable to wear this dress." Then when they say you can't return it, I'd show them the comment that was written. Then I'd ask to speak to the owner of the shop and threaten to report them to the better business bureau. With so many places to buy a gown from, they are lucky to get your business. And no matter what your size is, they have no right to pass that judgement for business purposes.
Whether you do anything about it or not, just remember to
feel good and beautiful just as you are and enjoy your special day!
2007-02-19 11:02:30 · answer #2 · answered by abbacat 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't have any stories, but personally I think you should confront the stores manager. That is very rude. I understand that in all business people do speak badly about customer when they do not deserve it. But, this is a slap in the face. I would be so angry. Talk to the manager, tell him/her that you completely disapprove and may not even want to wear the dress from this particular boutique.
Honestly, maybe they could give you some of your money back for the inconvenience.
2007-02-19 10:35:45 · answer #3 · answered by Answer Girl 2007 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yikes!!! It always stinks when you come accross a bad vendor like that ... a size 10 wedding dress is actually pretty normal. All dresses are made in Europe, which means the sizing is a little off anyways. Don't get down on yourself and yay for your mom sticking up for you ... chances are the girl didn't need to get fired, but I'm sure she learned her lesson!!!! It doesn't sound like she liked the job anyways, so she is better off not in it.
2007-02-19 15:01:27 · answer #4 · answered by VAWeddingSpecialist 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you weren't so close to your wedding date, I would be demanding my money back and taking my business elsewhere. What I would suggest is wait until you've picked up your dress and advise them that you will make sure that every one of your friends and family will be made aware of their innappropriate comments and they will lose business because of their rudeness. It is absolutely inexcusable for them to make such comments, no matter what size you are. Also, if you have a local news station with a consumer watch report of some kind, I would let them know what this store is doing. It's not like you don't have proof of their comments - make a photocopy of that receipt and black out the prices and your contact information.
2007-02-19 12:04:08 · answer #5 · answered by Patricia D 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oh my GOD! I would've been pissed. I feel sorry for her, but I don't care who you are or what size dress you wear, that's a personal opinion that shouldn't have been posted anywhere whether it would've been seen or not.
For my sister's bridesmaids (that's me), we had some really nice Alfred Angelo dresses picked out, but the boutique sent us an order form by fax that said that they weren't held responsible for any problems...including if the dresses didn't fit. So, if the dresses didn't fit in some way or another or if anything was wrong with them we were just stuck. I personally refused to pay $200 for a dress that wasn't guaranteed.
2007-02-23 08:53:17 · answer #6 · answered by Cynical 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I TOTALLY agree with Sassy on this one....
I would literally STORM into the store and DEMAND compensation for this embarrassment!!! And I wouldn't stop until I got it. I work in the retail industry and would DIE if one of my staff members acted in this way. Competely unacceptable.
Also, a size 10 is the average size of women! Don't let this BEEOTCH ruin your wedding plans!
2007-02-19 10:48:34 · answer #7 · answered by sunnyone 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I totally agree with sassy. I'd go get my money back and get the dress elsewhere. That's just not professional at all. I just couldn't see myself letting someone keep my hard earned money and know how they really feel about me at the same time. Oh, Congrats by the way!!
2007-02-19 11:43:53 · answer #8 · answered by ladybug 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think I'd call them up and ask them just what in the hell that is suppose to mean. You don't need to take it "too personally", but they DO need to know that YOU know. That was very rude, and I would think they would want to take measures to make sure those comments aren't sent out again.
2007-02-19 09:15:17 · answer #9 · answered by kj 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Do Sassy's idea. If you dont want to return it though, I would definitely take it back in, with dress in hand and see if they will give it to you for free or at least some of your money back.
I'll need an update on this one if you can give us one.
Good luck!
Thanks for the update! Good for you for putting the Dogs of War on them (We call my MIL the DOW because she always gets results) Were you able to get any money back in addition?
2007-02-19 09:28:01 · answer #10 · answered by kateqd30 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋