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5.0 of 5 stars.
I picked up my dress this week from EL, if you set your expectations accordingly (based on appearance of the place and it being in a strip mall-and want a great price), it really is a great place. My...
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I checked out Elegant Lace along with a bunch of other S Bay wedding dress shops. I did not end up finding my dress here (got it at Bella Mia Bride) but wanted to review EL anyways. I initially was...
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I was forced to purchase a Bridesmaid dress from Elegant Lace because my sister bought her wedding dress there and they got her to order the BM dresses too. The dress she picked out is beautiful...
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I noticed a lot of bad reviews on here, so I guess it really depends on who you end up working with.I went dress shopping back in May. Went to David's Bridal and Henson's first. Henson's was just...
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
- When I called on 7/27/09 and asked for a quote for a mother of bride dress, I asked how much it cost for the dress including shipping and alterations - Dee told me it's $540 tax and confirmed it's...
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Ugh, what an awful experience this was.The prices may be way low, but it comes with terrible service. I was introduced to my scary-looking sales associate who gave me a handful of shower rings to...
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Disclaimer: no, this review is not about getting a tux here -- I was here to help my friend look for a wedding dress, and she asked me to write a review for her. Or rather, for both of us, since I saw...
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This was my first experience dress shopping with my mom, sister and soon to be MIL. We had a scheduled appointment on a Saturday morning. I had little idea what I was looking for since it had to be...
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I had my appointment on Saturday 6/27/2009 and I have to say Tacara is by far the best consultant ever!!!!!She is extremely patient, nice and kind. I went in with and idea of what I wanted and a very...
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I'll have to say that this was a mixed experience, but am only giving 1 star because I got sucked in.When I first visited, the sales people were friendly and helpful. The prices were phenomenal. I got...
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I want to preface this by saying that I don't often write Yelp reviews unless I've had an experience which I feel compelled to share with the world.That said, I had a phenomenal experience at Elegant...
yelp.com - user review - 06/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Bridal dress shopping sounds like it would be a fun experience, but if you don't have a clear idea of what you like and want it can be frustrating. I went to Elegant Lace Bridal and Trudy's to look...
yelp.com - user review - 06/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Some tips for ladies coming here to try on dresses: 1. Ask for Ta'cara!!!!! 2. Make your appointment for right when they open (no one will be there and your consultant won't be stressed out) 3....
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have been dress shopping for the last month, mostly in Pasadena. But, since my wedding will be up in Northern Cal, I decided it would make more sense to make my purchase up there, and also cut out...
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
My fiance has been to a numerous amounts of bridal shops in search of the perfect dress. After visiting Elegent Lace and Bridal, she came to me telling me she had bought a dress. I was shocked that...
yelp.com - user review - 05/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If you know what you want, this is the place for you. If you don't know what you want, you'll also have great luck here.First, I visted most of the places around here, Trudy's(which was expensive and...
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I got my veil here but looked around for wedding dresses and bridesmaid dresses. I didn't care too much for my veil so I came here because price was ok. I didn't want to spend a lot of money on my...
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I came in here today to pick up a bridesmaid dress that I'd already ordered back in December. I didn't come in to the store to get measured because I wasn't able to do so with my schedule, so I...
yelp.com - user review - 04/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have purchased my dress here after going to over 12 bridal shops. The downside is you have to sort through the dresses yourself and the inside of the shop is a bit outdated. You kind of have to know...
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
My friend recently purchased her wedding dress here so when Elegant Lace Bridal called me to see if i wanted to come in and look at some dresses, i didnt see any reason not to. I made my appt for the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/11/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Elegant is not the word I would use to describe this place. I'm not one to exaggerate. Believe me when I tell you, this place is TERRIBLE. I was wedding dress shopping with mom and sister for my...
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I am giving this place 2 stars because of Delores; she is amazing. They really deserve 1 star if any. However, the second time I went in to see get a dress I got someone else who was a complete bitch;...
yelp.com - user review - 02/05/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I had an appointment on Saturday, January 31 at 3pm. I walked in and a lady at the counter said I would be given a tour and would be assigned a consultant. 3:20pm rolls around, and some other lady...
yelp.com - user review - 02/02/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Shopping experience at Elegant Lace Bridal was weird. You made an appointment, walked in, they gave you some color rings to walk around the store and place the ring into hanger so sales consultant can...
yelp.com - user review - 01/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This review is for a first visit. I worked with Maria who is extremely knowledgeable about how dresses look on your body shape since her goal is to make sure you look good on your wedding day. I...
yelp.com - user review - 12/30/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Found my dress here. I have to agree, the place is kind of dumpy though. I've heard a lot of horrible stories about this place but they were having a trunk sale so I came. Unfortunately they were the...
yelp.com - user review - 12/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I agree with some of the other reviewers that this place is kind of dumpy. To be honest, it's a lot more downscale than the places I usually shop, not the kind of elegant environment where I thought...
yelp.com - user review - 12/25/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
The only reason for this one star is to the girl that helped me I forgot her name but it started with a " I " she was great but.......... where do i start! So I have a apt. because that's my time to...
yelp.com - user review - 12/05/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
My daughter bought her wedding dress here. Ordered in June and was told no need to rush - plenty of time to order for November wedding. Dress was delayed by over a month. Said they would sent it via...
yelp.com - user review - 11/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
After reading so many negative postings about Elegant Lace, I wasnt expecting to like anything about it when a friend of mine and I went there for a bridal gown appt. My appointment was with Dee and...
yelp.com - user review - 11/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I bought my wedding dress from Elegant Lace three years ago. I'd been to a couple of other shops and still hadn't found 'the dress'. I had a friend recommend this place to me so I thought I'd give...
yelp.com - user review - 11/09/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I tried on wedding dresses here recently and the place isn't at all organized. It was pretty dirty looking and the door to my dressing room didn't always close! I realize the workers there (and I'm...
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Let me disclaim by saying I was here to help my friend look for a wedding dress.I appreciate that we were given rings and free roam to select dresses to try on, but the selection here was not...
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I should have known. I was handed about a dozen rings, and told to rack thru the dresses and clip the rings to the dresses I wanted to try. My wedding is in March, and the "boss lady" was like "omg...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I never thought the day would come, but here I am saying, "If I could give this place zero stars, I'd give it -10." HORRIBLE customer service and completely messed up three dress orders for me and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
We were in search of the perfect maid of honor dress. They've got tons of selection, and the sales staff isn't at all pushy. Great customer service. They helped us find the dresses we were looking...
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Just a follow up and a tip from my last review of Elegant Lace. I got my dress (it came in a month earlier than expected) and for the most part it was great. I paid $50 for the dress to be hemmed (a...
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I had a terrible experience at elegant lace. The studio looked outdated and the staff werent very helpful. i was basically digging through the shelves myself.that said, the prices werent even that...
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I was looking for accessories for my wedding gown and drove there on my lunch break. I walked in the store and there were about 4 workers in there gossiping. Only one looked up, said hi and asked if I...
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I went here because all of the bridesmaids dresses were being bought here. Upon entering the store I thought wow umm this place is not so elegant, but maybe the lace is... and eh their dresses were...
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I bought my dress at Trudy's only because they had my dress there and apparently is some exclusive line, blah blah blah...But, I would have bought my dress from Elegant Lace because the customer...
yelp.com - user review - 04/17/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
When the first thing the saleslady asks is "you'll lose weight, right?" you probably should know that you're in the wrong place... I mean, I'm all for honesty, and I probably will (cross fingers), but...
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
i'm a bit mixed with my review here, so i'll go down the middle and give it a 2.5. the pros: i got my wedding gown here. after trying on many dresses, i found THE DRESS. the sales attendant was...
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I went there for my grown seach. I had appointment but they still make me wait 15 mins. I don't think their dress are too up-to-dated. Not very professional sales lady. I ended up searching for my...
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Lil' sis was dreaming of a red dress much to our grandmothers' disdain, and though Elegant Lace had dresses galore, including a few prime red samples, Lil' sis found red too garish for her big day....
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2008
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Cheerful staff was ready to help. I was in search for a specific shoe to be dyed and had been given a VERY HARD TIME by several other bridal stores in the area. However, the staff and owner at Elegant Lace was...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/20/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My experience was okay. When I walked in the employees were all chatting and looked at me like I interrupted them. I told them I had an appointment and I got Daisy. She was SO nice. I liked her...
yelp.com - user review - 03/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
HUGE selection. I didn't buy a dress here. This was key to me finding my dress. Also had a super duper helpful lady.Highlights:- They had SO many Maggie Sottero bridal dresses (the designer I was...
yelp.com - user review - 03/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I did not make a purchase here, simply had a wedding gown fitting.The store was okay. I saw the sign as I was driving past a strip mall and decided to take a chance and go have a look. They ended up...
yelp.com - user review - 03/15/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The ladies and I came here as part of our quest for bridesmaids dresses. I'm looking for something not overly bridesmaid-y, which is proving to be darn near impossible, and we had called to confirm...
yelp.com - user review - 02/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went to look at bridesmaid dresses here on a weekend. Surprisingly, it wasn't as crowded as I expected. We just walked in without an appointment as we basically wanted to browse and try them on....
yelp.com - user review - 02/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I LOVES ME SOME ELEGANT LACE BRIDAL!!! I was recommended this shop by an acquaintance that is shaped like I am - a busty girl with meat on her bones. I walked in to my appointment with Maria and said...
yelp.com - user review - 02/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
As another yelper pointed out, the service in this place is a hit or miss. The first time I went there I just browsed through the racks and saw a Venus dress I liked but didn't try on (I later tried...
yelp.com - user review - 12/24/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Having recently purchased my wedding gown at Elegant Lace, and having a really great experience shopping, I feel compelled to write a review. I'm fairly knowledgeable about the bridal industry and...
yelp.com - user review - 12/17/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I found the PERFECT dress here!! I've heard brides say, you know it when you put it on and that's exactly how I felt when I put this gorgeous wedding dress on. And I just stopped by to "look"!EL isn't...
yelp.com - user review - 11/24/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I made an appointment here and at David's Bridal. I went in with a very open mind given the reviews I read and the fact that I really didn't know what kind of dress I might like OR would look good on...
yelp.com - user review - 11/24/2007
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I called to make an appointment and since they recommended bringing in pictures you like, I tried to ask which designers were in my price range. I was bumped around 4 different people who were very rude to me...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/19/2007
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I went to Elegant Lace and bought my wedding dress there. Daisy was my consultant and she was excellent. She was very sweet, patient and helpful. I felt no pressure at all. The other people I talked to there...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/04/2007
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I initially went there and asked for a specific brand and was taken to the wrong section. After looking at dresses that were not the style I had picked my friend showed up and took me to the correct area. I...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/20/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Elegant Lace carries lots of dresses and I am impressed by how they organize dresses into different sections in the store. They are organized by styles which really makes your life easier when you go...
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Nothing about this bridal boutique is elegant - it's in a strip mall packed amongst a Lamps Plus, realtors office and Italian restaurant for goodness sakes. My first bad experience was on the phone...
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I made an appointment to try on wedding dresses (I also made one at Trudy's) one Saturday. I was NOT impressed with the place at all when I walked in. It was dingy and dirty, outdated and no one was...
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
While this place isn't the nicest looking bridal boutique I've been to, and the customer service is pretty much a hit or miss depending on who you get, my overall experience was alright. I've also...
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I had a great, positive experience here. I originally found my dream dress at Trudy's, but E.L had it for $400 cheaper!! My dress arrived when promised, customer service was great and I was a very...
yelp.com - user review - 06/19/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I honestly get nauseous everytime I think about this store. I made the mistake of purchasing my dress from them, and I have been regretting it ever since.The customer service I have received has been...
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Even though this place may not be much to look at, their customer service, prices, and staff members are much better than Trudy's! I ordered my veil and bridesmaids gowns here and they all arrived...
yelp.com - user review - 03/13/2007
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After trying on a dress that I liked, the women asked, What would it take to get you to buy this dress today? I was asked a similar question when buying a used car .. it was so sleazy. Also, when I asked for...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/31/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So...buying a wedding dress is pretty nerve wrecking. And for those of us ladies who believe that you CANNOT plan a party without a dress, then shit; finding something to wear for the "most important...
yelp.com - user review - 01/30/2007
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My Fianc and I purchased a $2000.00 dress from a consultant and had a great time picking out the dress. The problem began when we wanted a picture; we were not able to take a picture until we bought the dress...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/18/2007
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My consultant was very friendly - I'm willing to admit to that. But I just found out that the dress I ordered from them is $150 more expensive than at other local stores! I can't begin to understand ...
judysbook.com - user review - 12/22/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Their store is large and they have a great sale selection. I tried on a few dresses with Wafaa and she was great but I just wasn't feelin it there. She let me go through the sales racks to select...
yelp.com - user review - 06/08/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I had a very nice experience here my first time in. They were very patient through all my try-ons- I think we were there for over 3 hours! Maria was very friendly and helpful, and easy to talk to...
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2006
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This store was definitely on my list when shopping for my wedding gown. The staff was extremely friendly and helped me start finding the dress for me. Even though the dress I chose was discontinuing, my Mother...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/29/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I bought my wedding dress here & had nothing but the best experience! My consultant, Vonia, was absolutely the best! She was highly knowledgable and knew just what I was looking for when I showed her...
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2006
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Read their contract before you order through them. Their contract is always in their favor. So make sure you get the correct information from their customer service/associates and all is written down...
yelp.com - user review - 01/31/2006
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The consultant I had was really helpful and actually suggested some dresses I wouldn't have thought to try on. She was quick with helping me get the dress on and off. I went first thing on a weekend so the...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/02/2005
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I bought my wedding dress here & had nothing but the best experience! My consultant, Vonia, was absolutely the best! She was highly knowledgable and knew just what I was looking for when I showed her ...
judysbook.com - user review - 10/27/2005
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I bought my wedding dress here & had nothing but the best experience! My consultant, Vonia, was absolutely the best! She was highly knowledgable and knew just what I was looking for when I showed her pictures....
citysearch.com - user review - 10/07/2005
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elegant lace bridal has a huge selection of bridal dresses! if you are just starting to look at bridal dresses and don't really know what style you like, this is a great place to go! they let you l...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/20/2005
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