I was soooo turned off by them with my sister's wedding, that now that it's time for me to get married I refuse to buy anything there. They waited on her hand and foot UNTIL there was a problem. Then they were more or less "you're out of luck." They changed the rules on her and made her cry. I went in to buy my bridesmaid dress and I could barely get anyone to wait on me. I guess since I HAD to buy my dress there they didn't give 2 sh**s about me. When I think back on it, it still makes me mad. I am flabbergasted by anyone who even recommends them.
2007-11-25 11:55:43 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
Maybe it's a Wisconsin David's Bridals thing. The one that turned me off was in Madison. I bought my dress from Vera's Bridal http://www.verasbridals.com/ which is less than a mile from that horrid place called David's. Vera's won me over right away.
2007-11-25 12:10:11 · update #1
I do.
3 personal experiences with them as a bridemaid....and working in weddings and hearing stories from tons of brides. Not to mention the horrible stories from all the seniors that got there prom dresses there. After Hours (owned by Davids) is a nightmare too....only for the grooms so they don't feel left out. They are totally sleazy and treat you like crap the second they get the cash and I will NEVER, EVER use them for my wedding.
I've had better service from the ADD mentally retarded guy that works at my local Dollar Store. People reccomend them because it's probably the only bridal store they know and because of that ridiculous $99 sale. Any bride who has ever actually been the to $99 sale knows it's a load of crap.
2007-11-25 12:06:28 · answer #1 · answered by pspoptart 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I've heard alot of stories like that, where a bridesmaid dress or wedding gown is messed up during alterations and they have the "too bad" attitude. This is because when things go wrong, it's short notice (like a week or two before the wedding) and they know that that's not enough time for a bride to find a new gown. If you're a bridesmaid, your only choices are pretty much to drop out of the wedding because of a faulty dress, or pay for it anyway and fix it yourself.
My mom wore one of their bridesmaid dresses and they messed up the seams in alterations. There was supposed to be a seam down the middle in the front and the back (between her breasts and down her spine). When she got the dress back, one seam was totally off to the side and they kept telling her that her breasts were lopsidded and that was the problem. The dress was obviously messed up and my grandmother had to take out the boning and fix it herself 2 days before the wedding.
My mom's friend also had a problem when she added sleeves that were off the shoulder (like, she had straps, then bare shoulders, then the sleeves started). The sleevfes were droopy and not holding up properly the day of the wedding and the bride was sobbing until someone got safety pins and fixed it.
I think buying a dress from DB is ok, but get alterations somewhere else. That's where I here of them messing up and being rude.
2007-11-25 20:42:27 · answer #2 · answered by Jordan D 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I think it totally depends on the store and who at that store you get to help you. I've had dealings with two David's Bridals in St. Louis and both were bad. However, I bought my dress and accessories and one of my bridesmaids bought her dress at the DB in Springfield, MO and the service was great. One thing I don't like, though, is they say they will call you when your dress is in...they don't. You have to call them to check. I've found that at all David's Bridals.
But, I've also been to some regular bridal shops where the attendants just ignored me...because I wasn't dressed up or because I'm not a size 6 I don't know. So, really, it just depends on the store.
2007-11-26 12:01:26 · answer #3 · answered by Natty 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes I hate them too. I went wedding dress and bridesmaid dress shopping last month and was totally horrified. The attendant did not listen to me at all. I told her I wanted straps and she picked out strapless numbers. The thing that set me over the edge was when I told her I wanted an ivory gown and she asked if this wasn't my first marriage. I told her no this is my first marriage and she said well usually only non-virgin brides wear ivory. We immediately left the store. Fortunately there is an awesome bridal store in Appleton, Wisconsin called the Bridal Event where I found the perfect dress for myself and awesome dresses for my bridesmaids. There is hope out there! Good luck and screw David's Bridal! :)
2007-11-25 20:06:04 · answer #4 · answered by cross1946 1 · 4⤊ 0⤋
I had a bad experience at the David's Bridal near my house as well as a friend of mine. Actually, only 1 person I know had a decent time there...then again she was in a hurry to get a gown and ended up buying something they had there in the store so no wonder she had a good experience. They are so rude if you don't have an appointment and if you are there just to look...forget about getting any help at all. Their dresses are cheap just like their attitude!
2007-11-25 20:32:27 · answer #5 · answered by Jennifer T 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I have to say i haven't had the best experience with David's bridal as well. My best friend and my cousin both used them and they were not very helpful and not the friendliest. I'm sure there are some stores that have nice associates, but so far no good at the ones I've been too. Ive decided not to use them for my wedding.
2007-11-25 20:15:58 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
My poor Bro in law is still paying for a dress that was never worn for a wedding. It wasn't even 30 days old. David's Bridal refused to take it back. I don't know what their return policy is, but they were downright rude to my Mom & bro in law when they tried to return it after the wedding had been called off.
That was in Topeka, Kansas.
I'm so glad that I made my own dress.
2007-11-25 20:34:52 · answer #7 · answered by beckini 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I went with David's because I thought my dress was gorgeous, and they had the perfect shade of blue for my bridesmaids, but my experiences there have been lousy. They seemed totally lackadaisical when helping me find my gown (and shouldn't they treat every woman with the enthusiasm that such a shopping trip calls for?), I had to help my bridesmaids with their dresses-we were assigned an assistant, but she just stood around with a clipboard and watched me haul gowns to each of my 6 girls...and they haven't been very cordial and helpful in anything.
They gave me a great deal-if not for that there would be no way I would have shopped there.
2007-11-26 11:17:21 · answer #8 · answered by Constellation 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I am sorry this happened to you! You must have gotten a bad store, which will ruin any opinion of the chain. I bought my dress there, but I knew the girl that helped me from my job. She had worked their prior to, so I guess that's why I had good service. They even helped get a dress for my cousin in a week before the wedding! My sister also had good luck. I wish that it hadn't happened to you and your sister. It makes it hard to enjoy the special time in buying your dress! I hope you don't face the same problem where ever you choose to buy your dress. I wish you all the luck in finding "the one". Best wishes!!!
2007-11-25 20:03:24 · answer #9 · answered by ~Katie~ 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I have not had a problem with them. We only bought bridesmaids' dresses there and they were fine. They even let the girls exchange the dresses if they didn't fit right (one got pregnant, one got fatter) which you would never get from a bridal boutique.
I would never get alterations there though because their prices are insane.
2007-11-25 20:23:10 · answer #10 · answered by . 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋