Buying a wedding dress is one of those rare special events, so my daughter went with me, her sister and a close friend to shop for the first time. First we went to a solicitous boutique that treated us like royalty, but in fact didn't find THE dress. We then went to David's, where we had registered earlier. No one was particularly interested in us, and eventually we were given an associate who already was working with two other brides. She wouldn't make eye contact, didn't ask us any questions and was completely uninterested in helping us. My daughter,very sweetly, asked to speak to the manager. She (very sweetly) asked the manager how many brides an associate usually worked with. Getting the answer 'two' she asked if perhaps she could have someone help her who was not split in so many pieces. The manager decided to take us on herself, and from then on it was heaven. She figured out my daughter right away, and found so many beautiful dresses that she loved. She accessorized (we bought it all) and then painstakingly went through all the brides maids options. I don't know what my daughter said or did that turned them around. I was all ready to walk out the door. My daughter scolded the rest of us, and said that a great dress could be found anywhere, and we shouldn't act like such princesses. Trying on is quite a public display, with three or four brides stepping out of public cubicles at a time. I was at first horrified, but it turned into a love fest, with everyone commenting on each other's choices, and cheering on each bride (and Mother!) We left hugging each other, and ready to come back for the fitting. Our fitting is tomorrow. I'll let you know how it goes!
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