VERY HAPPY

Let me begin by saying I did not initially go here for my dress simply because of price. I was working on a budget and Lestans is not cheap, so I went to that chain of bridal stores...you all know the one. Anyway, after ordering a dress in that chain store, that was promised to me in time for my wedding, here I was 9 days before my wedding and no dress! So I went to Lestans. The salesperson Etty was wonderful. She has an eye for body type and what style of dress would look best. Well I found my dream dress, but it was a size too small. Because I had no time to order the correct size, they asked the head seamstress Josephine if she could work her magic, and that ladies she did! This woman is ABSOLUTELY AMAZING! She literally took apart my dress and put it back together again, to find any extra material she could find to add to the dress so it would close. She was going on vacation in 3 days, so she asked if I could wait, and she would do most of the work that day within the hour. She stuck by her word, and after a ton of work by this fantasic woman, within the hour i was able to fit into my dress. My 2nd and final fitting was 2 days later, and all I have to do it pick it up tomorrow after its steamed. Needless to say I am VERY happy, and could not recommend them more. They truly went out of their way to accomodate on extremely short notice and literally saved me. I went into there in tears b/c I was fearful that it was too close to my day to find & fix a dress; and I left elated, and beaming with joy. I can't thank them enough!

Enjoyed my experience

This is my first review but I really enjoyed my experience at Lestans. I'd been to several other bridal boutiques (David's Bridal included, ugh!) and at Lestan's I didnt get that corralled cattle feeling. Everyone got individual attention (Collete & Josephine are the BEST!!) and after searching everywhere they were the only store to carry the gown I wanted. They were patient and encouraging and very detailed in the explanations of costs, style, fit, accessories and alterations. My gown arrived and was altered on time and I never felt like I had to wait for anything, the service was very prompt. I was so happy that my dress was exactly what I had hoped for that I danced around the showroom during my final fitting! (It proved that I could salsa in it at my reception, which I did!) Thanks to all the ladies of Lestans, you truly made me the happiest bride on the planet for my special day!!!

Dont be Scared!!

PLEASE do not be scared away by a few bad reviews-- some people are just bridezillas! ;) From the moment I walked into Lestans, they could not be more helpful, gushing over me though I was (only) the maid of honor and not a bride myself. Even the flower girls and the bridesmaids got the royal treatment at each and every fitting! It felt as though there was a whole group of mothers ooh-ing and ahh-ing over my dress.... but were honest when it came down to trying on what must have been over 15 dresses. I needed a very specific color and even after a million swatches were turned down for being slightly off, Tammy, Eva and the ladies remained patient until we found the right one. They carry samples sizes that don't only fit a size 0 like some other bridal salons, which makes EVERYONE feel special. I can't wait to get a dress for my next affair!