I have 5 beautiful ladies - this includes their mother!! It is Prom time for one of them. I have been to a number of stores - I lost count - with her mom. We chanced upon A Beautiful Day Bridal one afternoon. I found their offerings very tasteful. I found the two women (owners?) of this establishment to be quite friendly, patient and helpful. The dress chosen looked quite exquisite on the 17 year old - I was proud! And wanted her to be happy as she has worked hard in school. Here is the thing. They inflate the price as we went along. First they added $30 to rush the order even though it is March and the Prom is May 21st. Ok, I wanted to trust the owner. Then another fee added to double rush it. After all is said and done I asked the owner three times, quite clearly, 'is that it? there is nothing else, right?' And each time I received a yes. The dress came in way on time and the 17yr old went for a fitting and after was told there would be an additional $70 fee for the hem and to pull in the waist as the smallest they had was a size 2 and the 17yr old is a size 0. Of course I hit the roof! And don't tell the 17yr old, call me. The receipt is marked paid in full and the owner is telling me alterations are not included, I should know this. I paid for the dress, I want that little girl happy. But the other 3 girls will not set foot in that place! And I pass my $130 lesson -the extra fees - onto you. Ask those two ladies pointedly if you find yourself in their shop about all their fees stated or not!!!
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