Very helpful! I had a great experience looking for dresses at this shop. Not only are their gowns beautiful but they are affordable too. This store is definitely worth the travel. Be sure to ask for Pat. He knows a lot about the fit of the gown, the designer, the bustle, etc. He also does the alterations. He's very helpful and patient. Another plus: they do not sell their samples unless it's discontinued. That's such a huge relief since most shops will sell their samples if a bride is willing to buy it. I plan to go back and look for more gowns. More reviews to come!

UPDATE 5/26/08: I met Helen and she is great too! Her, Pat, and Helen's mother in law are all great and very patient. I tried on several gowns and they were wiling to bring them all to me. I absolutely love their bridal collection and bridesmaid collection. They were also very honest with regard to the fit, weight, and look of the gowns.

I had a similar experience as amorechapel. I stopped by the store on a Sunday and not knowing the store hours, I knocked on the front door because a sales lady was there. She peeked out and told me that I had to call to talk to someone. I called the store the following day, they asked for my budget and I told them what it was. The lady said that they only carry dresses $2,000 and above. They didn't even offer to work with my budget or help me.

I've been here for a wedding and it is an absolute gorgeous location! The backdrop for the ceremony is beautiful and breathtaking and the food is to die for! I highly recommend this venue.

We visited this site as a potential reception venue for our wedding. We found the indoor of the restaurant to be a bit too dark. The main ballroom is beautiful with breath-taking views. There is another small ballroom attached to it. It could probably be used as a cocktail hour room.

The ballrooms are impressive. It has been recently renovated with high ceilings and new chandeliers.

Unfortunately, we found a lot of cons. First, the ballrooms are located right by one another. The hotel will book several events if needed. This means that you would share your cocktail area with another party. Second, the prices were ridiculously high. You could get a better deal elsewhere.

The location of this country club is wonderful. It is set atop a hill overlooking the los angeles and san gabriel area. It is definitely a great view for your guests.

After talking to Karmen, we found out that the month we want will have an 8% increase in price. We were not too thrilled about that. The main ballroom looked a bit too small for 300 guests and our concern was our guests' comfort level. The ballroom's cocktail area was outdated and dark. We would have to host the cocktail hour in the pool area for an additional $1,000.

If you are looking to have about 150-175 guests, I would highly recommend the smaller room. It has better views and a better cocktail hour room.

The greenery surrounding the ballroom is absolutely gorgeous during the daytime. The packages are also similar to the la canada country club but a bit higher. The ballroom is modern looking with a patio for ceremonies or cocktail hour. The club said that the max for the room is 300. It is difficult to imagine 300 bodies in there. It seems a bit small. The building looks old and outdated from the outside and there is a chance that your guests' cars can be hit by golf balls.

The garden and the two large ballrooms are absolutely beautiful. The garden would make a great site for pictures. The Royal Crest Ballroom has two cocktail hour rooms and is only available if it is free. Only downside is, the parking was a bit hectic. I visited this site on a Saturday night and it was very, very busy. There were several events happening at the same time - hockey game, parties at the bowling alley, and two major events in their ballrooms. Some of the lots were even blocked with chains. Although I had a bad experience in their parking lot, I did not rule this venue out.