I did all my research online so that I'd know what I wanted when I went into a store, and then I looked for a place in town that carried the dress I wanted. I went to Mayfair and was helped by Theresa, who was very friendly and attentive and made me feel confident that I could ask for exactly what I wanted. I told her the dress style, which she looked up, and then she asked if I wanted to look at any other styles. I told her I would, but I told her my budget and said that it was definite, and she never tried to push anything on me or suggest anything that was even close to my limit, which was $1000 (so, not exorbitant for a wedding dress). She offered me cost-saving options that I didn't even know about, and even encouraged me not to change my mind on a couple things that I would've ended up buying from their business had I done so. At the end of it all, I walked away with a dress off-the-rack that she had picked out, which, I might add, I didn't think I'd like at first. She had a good eye, and once I tried it on, I loved it! I'm not a big shopper; I like efficiency and straightforward business, and I found both.
Pros: Professional, helpful
Cons: Easy to miss--mapquest it ahead of time.
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