BE CAREFUL AND YOU'LL HAVE A GREAT EXPERIENCE. I had heard the stories about Mon Amie and so I was cautious, but their selection can't be beat and if you work with the right people, you'll be happy. Tawny, a manager, and Selavi, a consultant were the two I worked with when buying the dress and I recommend both. Selavi (pronounced like Cest'la vie) was not pushy or demanding at all. I have continued to work with Tawny through picking up my dress and alterations. She has been great with me, honest and caring. i'm sure they get used to the Newport Beach crowd with unlimited budgets and maybe it's hard to get excited over a sale under $5000, but they are real people. the sample sales are great, alterations are pricey but are supposed to be with the most highly skilled in the industry (I can comment on this soon). Tawny helped me get a great veil at an amazing price during a trunk show, also. I was careful with the contract and making sure that it stated every SINGLE thing. When I picked up my dress in December I would sign off only for taking the dress, not that I was happy with the condition it was in (it still hadn't been cleaned per the contract) so that they couldn't say later on that I had gotten it dirty at home. They may try to get away with something shady, so be careful! Get everything in writing, and you will be fine. I think the accessories are overpriced, but the sample sales and trunk shows are great! - Ask for Selavi if you make an appt.!
Pros: Big store, an ""aisle"" to see you dress while walking, big dressing rooms, manager Tawny, associate Selavi
Cons: Some inexperienced/rude younger salespeople (a couple snotty high school girls)
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