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Stay the h-e-l-l away if you can!

Prices ARE great, I went to the "store" on Sheppard and have never been so grossed out. I was embarassed to meet two of my BM's there and planned that for them. Gross gross gross. We went there with the intention to take advantage of the fact they seemed to have great selection. Not so in store -which I had emailed about to ensure the trip into Toronto was worth it.

Another store where I bought my wedding dress pricematched BFB's great prices. I wrote a bad review on google about BFB and the manager emailed me, trying to excuse my claims, apparently the Etobicoke store is "better", but I didn't even consider giving them a second chance.

I wish I used google streetview to check out the area of this store before I went -it's in the upstairs of a corner strip plaza....sketchy and gross!

PS. Can anyone msg me the names of the Orfus Road stores that might be worthwhile for BM dresses? We are still on the hunt!

I so wanted to get my dress from The Brides Project.....but then I did this:

http://boards.weddingbee.com/topic/dress-shopping-on-a-whim-today-too-much-fun

And I had to cancel my TBP appointment!

I am actually a Best for Bride bride, (not necessarily a great thing).

first off the etobicoke one is better than the sheppard location.  its very hard to find dresses there as there's just too many, so if you see something off the site, print it out and bring it with you, so they can find it for you. 

As for buying your dress there, i actually had a horrible experience.  my dress came in early but no one called to inform me.  i tried to make an alterations appointment and they scheduled me for three weeks after my dress came in, even though i was getting married in 1.5 months from the date.  i tried to explain that to them and was ignored.  Then during my first fitting the alterations lady (who is now on mat leave is my understanding) yelled at me for having my alterations done so late and that it should have been booked sooner. 

they are also not timely.  i waited about an hour before i actually got in for my alterations appointment. they also gave me the wrong time for my second alterations appointment, so i waited 2.5hours before i got in. for my third appointment, i waited half an hour before they told me the alterations were not complete and i had to be rescheduled.  this was also 1.5 weeks before my wedding date.  I was concerned my dress would not be completed so i wreaked havic on their sales manager and owner.  they promised me my alterations would be done in time for my wedding and they were.

overall if i had to do it again, i would have just gone elsewhere.  I absolutely loved my wedding dress but they caused too much of a headache and the experience of buying my wedding dress was nothing like i had ever expected.

if you are coming down I highly recommend Ritchie and Beckers Bridal on the danforth.  If you happen to be in the west end, Jealous Bridesmaids is also great.

Did you enquire as to what the rental prices are?

I know I've considered renting prior to purchasing my dress. I'm still not sure if I'd like to keep it, or maybe sell it. If BFB's rental fee works out to say half of what a dress might cost you, could you not purchase a dress (from whereever!) and then sell afterwards? I know it's a bit more hassle on paper, but after reading what Ms. Purple wrote I think you're going to be hassled with BFB?

When we were there I forgot to note that there was a Bride trying on dresses when we were there and she was left totally alone to get her gown on and had to call for help multiple times....I felt so bad for her! I know when I dress shopped, the lady didn't step away from outside my door when I was ready to be done up!!

Are you coming from East or West of the city? The store where I got my dress was wonderful and pricematched/then beat BFB's price on my dress :)