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lacey&mark
goodbye LIW
Member since 5/05 2037 total posts
Wedding Date:
7/7/2006 6:30 PM
Wed. Location:
atlantis marine world
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1st time dress shopping
hello! i would like to start dress shopping asap.
is there anything i should know or expect for my first time? any tips?
can anyone recommend dress shops to check out (i would like to keep the cost less than $1000)?
thanks girls!
~lacey
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Posted 6/12/05 5:04 PM 
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AlliNMatt06
I'm Married!!!!!!!
Member since 8/04 2943 total posts
Wedding Date:
6/25/2006 3:30 PM
Wed. Location:
Hamlet Wind Watch A+++++++++
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Re: 1st time dress shopping
I went to Fantasias, bridal sweet in Centereach and Adriennes in Islip. I think Fantasias in the best place to go when you first start trying on dresses. They will let you try on as many as you want, and will tell you the designers. You dont have to make an appointment and their prices are very reasonable. The other two places are very nice too, and I didn't find them very expensive.
I would say to try on all kinds of dresses, even if you look at them and hate them. There where so many dresses that I saw in the bag and thought they where not for me. Then I would put them on and I wound up really liking them. '
Good Luck!!!
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Posted 6/12/05 5:16 PM
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M&LSept1606
it didn't rain! it was perfect
Member since 9/04 2250 total posts
Wedding Date:
9/16/2006 6:00 PM
Wed. Location:
The Vineyard Caterers
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Re: 1st time dress shopping
Paradise in Patchogue has an expensive room, and a "regular" priced room (under $1000).
I got my dress there.
Things you should know: Most of the gowns are a standard 10-12 size. If you're bigger or smaller the samples won't fit you too well. But they pin you up OK so you can get the visual.
Plus, I always reccomend Paradise because 'Bridal Suite' of Patchogue is located a few stores down and that way you can go to both on the same day. Both on Main St. in Patchogue.
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Posted 6/12/05 5:33 PM
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Mrs. dleeny
My most beautiful day ever
Member since 3/05 12395 total posts
Wedding Date:
11/6/2005 5:00 PM
Wed. Location:
Swan Club A+
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Re: 1st time dress shopping
I got mine from the Commack Wedding center... picked it up yesterday 
I had a good experience. and most of their dresses are very reasonable.
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Posted 6/12/05 5:50 PM
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lacey&mark
goodbye LIW
Member since 5/05 2037 total posts
Wedding Date:
7/7/2006 6:30 PM
Wed. Location:
atlantis marine world
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Re: 1st time dress shopping
thanks! keep 'em coming!
~lacey
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Posted 6/12/05 6:07 PM
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traceyd
2 yrs!!!!!!!!
Member since 11/04 2180 total posts
Wedding Date:
11/4/2005 3:00 PM
Wed. Location:
Estate at East Wind
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Re: 1st time dress shopping
I got my dress at Fantasia-they were the best place about not needing and appointment and just letting you try on dresses and they dont hide info from you which is nice
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Posted 6/12/05 6:11 PM
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LM903
Board Fanatic
Member since 2/05 662 total posts
Wedding Date:
12/3/2005 12:30 PM
Wed. Location:
Booked
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Re: 1st time dress shopping
If you are familiar with the shore shore of LI, I had a great experience at Lillette's on Merrick Road in Baldwin. And, my dress (a Demetrious gown) was under $1,000.
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Posted 6/12/05 6:38 PM
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mbm750
I'm a wife!
Member since 3/05 1232 total posts
Wedding Date:
5/27/2006 3:00 PM
Wed. Location:
Milleridge Cottage
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Re: 1st time dress shopping
I had a great experience at Macy's in Manhasset and my Demetrios dress was also under $1,000. Good luck, and have fun!!!
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Posted 6/12/05 6:58 PM
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CTarantino
04-28-06
Member since 11/04 2451 total posts
Wedding Date:
4/28/2006 5:00 PM
Wed. Location:
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Re: 1st time dress shopping
Posted by LM903
If you are familiar with the shore shore of LI, I had a great experience at Lillette's on Merrick Road in Baldwin. And, my dress (a Demetrious gown) was under $1,000.
I too had a wonderul experice there and I have not even tried on anything. I went in without and appointment and they were so helpful. I can't wait to begin trying things on I will be going to Lillette's too
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Posted 6/12/05 7:00 PM
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CC59
Old Married Lady
Member since 10/04 2530 total posts
Wedding Date:
7/7/2006 3:30 PM
Wed. Location:
Fox Hollow! BEAUTIFUL!
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Re: 1st time dress shopping
I found my dress at Lillette's too...they have a ton of dresses under $1,000 and they're gorgeous! I worked with Gerry and she was awesome!
Try on dresses of all different shapes and styles then narrow it down. I honestly tried on about 25 dresses, but half of those were different styles. When I found a style that I liked I tried on a few in that stlye until I found the one. Have fun and relax!
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Posted 6/12/05 8:34 PM
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lacey&mark
goodbye LIW
Member since 5/05 2037 total posts
Wedding Date:
7/7/2006 6:30 PM
Wed. Location:
atlantis marine world
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Re: 1st time dress shopping
thanks! are you supposed to bring magazine clippings or just go and look? ~lacey
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Posted 6/12/05 8:39 PM
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cjb88
I'm a married lady!!!
Member since 11/04 7315 total posts
Wedding Date:
4/8/2006 6:00 PM
Wed. Location:
Hamlet Willow Creek A+++++++
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Re: 1st time dress shopping
Posted by lacey&mark
thanks! are you supposed to bring magazine clippings or just go and look? ~lacey
i did... it helped the lady to know what I was kind of looking for... im also a fan of Paradise in Patchougue and Fantasia in Rocky Point...
also, if you are at all modest, make sure you dont go wearing a thong!!!
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Posted 6/12/05 8:55 PM
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lacey&mark
goodbye LIW
Member since 5/05 2037 total posts
Wedding Date:
7/7/2006 6:30 PM
Wed. Location:
atlantis marine world
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Re: 1st time dress shopping
also, if you are at all modest, make sure you dont go wearing a thong!!!
ahh! does that mean i have to change in front of people? oh my...
~lacey
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Posted 6/12/05 9:09 PM
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