Reviews for elisadawn Couture Bridal
I found her a couple months ago when I thought I wanted someone to make me a certain dress. At our first (and only) meeting I gave her a deposit of $550, which was to hold my place in her queue. During that meeting she took my measurements at which point she said something derrogatory about my size. Now, we all know I am a bit of a...voluptuous...girl; I have a little junk in the good old proverbial trunk. Regardless of whether you or I think that\'s attractive or not, if I\'m your customer then you\'re going to treat me like I\'m the hottest thing you\'ve ever seen. The other thing I didn\'t like about that meeting was that she wasn\'t friendly AND she was suggesting things about sleeves and details that I just didn\'t want. I told her very clearly that I wanted no detail and I wanted the sleeves the way they were, but she kept insisting. I finally told her we\'d talk about that part later after she had shopped for fabric and stuff.
About 3 weeks later, after no calls or emails or anything from her, I finally emailed her. She replied a few days later and told me she would have time for me in about 2 weeks. Those 2 weeks turned into a month of nothing, so I emailed her again (I often wonder what would\'ve happened if I had never emailed this girl - perhaps she\'d a just taken my money and run). This time I told her I wanted to cancel my order because I had found a different dress. She replied a couple days later and reminded me that my deposit was non-refundable. We agreed that she would keep $350 to do alterations on the new dress I picked (by the way, the new seamstress I found to do the alterations is charging me less than half of that) and would return $200 to me via mail the next week. Three weeks later, after not getting a penny in the mail much less the $200, she emailed and asked when we could get together to look at what alterations I needed done. I reminded her that she was supposed to have sent me the $200 and that I was counting on that money to order the dress with. She said she would mail it to me that week. Another 2 weeks later I still hadn\'t received it, so I emailed her again asking when I could expect it. She replied and said she had found someone else to take my spot in her queue so she\'d be sending me $450 back.
I called her and asked why I wouldn\'t be getting my full $550 back. She told me the first $50 was non-refundable unless she finished the dress and got an 8x10 of me in it. Well, how am I supposed to do that if you kick me out of your queue? Then she said the other $50 was for research, shopping, and other \"work\" she had done on my dress. My question to this is what proof of product do I have to show for that 50 bones? Nothing. I was articulate and intimidating (2 of my specialties), but I did relent and agree to her sending $450 back because I just needed the money. She said and I quote, \"You don\'t need the money, you just want it.\" Are you kidding me??? Who is that presumptuous to be comfortable enough to make a statement like that!? And what kind of person keeps money for services not rendered? I hope she at least paid her tithing on that filthy lucre. I don\'t know who this girl thinks she is, Vera Wang or something, but at that point she got an earful from me which ended with a threat of legal action if I didn\'t get the $450 within a week.
Lucky for her, I got the money. And lucky for you, after you read this post you\'ll know better than to use the shady, lame, aloof, bad, unfriendly, mediocre services of Elisa Kamper.
Vendor response to review
You'll have to excuse this almost client of mine, for her immature and irresponsible disposition. She was standing in line behind three other clients of mine and during this time she lost her job. She then demanded for her non-refundable deposit back. I explained to her: "A deposit is never meant to be returnable, it is insurance for me in case a client backs out of a transaction, for whatever reason. When a client gives me a deposit it covers some of the upfront costs of labor and materials, it also is a declaration of a clients commitment to me and therefore I in return am committed to them. This means that if I schedule out time to make your dress then I have to turn down other business opportunities, so the deposit insures me some kind of compensation for the business lost by my commitment to you. If I am able to get another client to fill your spot, then I would be more than happy to return at least $450 of the deposit. $50 was the consultation fee, which is only returnable when I receive an 8X10 of a Bridal and I have to charge for taking measurements, fabric shopping, and research, the rest I can return if I am able to fill your spot. If you change your mind, I would be more than happy to still make your dress. Please let me know what you decide. If the wedding was called off, I would be more than happy to apply the deposit towards a future purchase."
I tried to still work with her, but then she kept changing her story, so I decided to terminate services with her and gave her money back. I did charge her for my time that she wasted. She wants to blame me for her financial situation, hopefully marriage will help her grow up and take responsibility for her own actions.
GUEST
Elisa creates THE most beautiful wedding dresses! The first time I looked at her website she had the most amazing dress for sale. I fell in love with it instantly and knew it would be mine. A few months later I became engaged and I scheduled a meeting with her that night! The dress ended up not fitting, so we took measurements and talked about alterations to make the dress a little more \"modest\".After about 5 fittings and 4 months later my dress was finished. It was more than perfect. I loved seeing my ideas sewn into my very own wedding dress.Everyone who saw it was amazed.On my wedding day I got SO many compliments and everywhere I walked heads were turning my direction.There was even a group of tourists who gathered around Ian and I and starting filming and taking pictures of me in my dress! It amused me when two other brides walked by the group of tourists and their attention stayed focused on my beautiful dress.It was also funny to hear all of Ian\'s friends telling him how hot his wife\'s dress is!Elisa you are amazing! Your dresses are more than beautiful, they are each a work of art... a master piece!!Thank you so much for being so willing to alter your already amazing dress. Your work blows me away!
GUEST
Elisa does amazing work. From the beginning, she was very professional and is extremely easy to work with. She is always open to the vision of the bride, offering great insight and suggestions (i.e. good fabrics to work with for certain styles). From the moment the design was conceived to the day I went in for my last fitting, I was never displeased. I was so happy with the results of our creation and received so many compliments on my wedding day. Elisadawn Couture Bridal is the way to go for brides seeking a one-of-a-kind and fabulous dress!
Elisa creates THE most beautiful wedding dresses! The first time I looked at her website she had the most amazing dress for sale. I fell in love with it instantly and knew it would be mine. A few months later I became engaged and I scheduled a meeting with her that night! The dress ended up not fitting, so we took measurements and talked about alterations to make the dress a little more "modest".
After about 5 fittings and 4 months later my dress was finished. It was more than perfect. I loved seeing my ideas sewn into my very own wedding dress.
Everyone who saw it was amazed.
On my wedding day I got SO many compliments and everywhere I walked heads were turning my direction.
There was even a group of tourists who gathered around Ian and I and starting filming and taking pictures of me in my dress! It amused me when two other brides walked by the group of tourists and their attention stayed focused on my beautiful dress.
It was also funny to hear all of Ian's friends telling him how hot his wife's dress is!
Elisa you are amazing! Your dresses are more than beautiful, they are each a work of art... a master piece!!
Thank you so much for being so willing to alter your already amazing dress. Your work blows me away!
This is definateley the greatest piece of clothing that I will have! You have helped me make my wedding day special & thanks to you, I will look fabulous! You have a fantastic gift to create and share. Thank you for all your hard work. I'm so pleased!!
Elisa – My dress was absolutely amazing! The custom beading looked magnificent in the sun and the dress dazzled everyone as I came out from the ceremony. I received so many compliments on it and it made the day feel even more special. Thank you for all the hard work and time that went into this beautiful dress. You have incredible talent! I will be sure to recommend you to any bride who is looking for something unique that can’t be found with a typical run-of-the-mill.
Thank you so much for "customizing" my wedding dress! I love how it turned out and I felt beautiful on my special day - just how I wanted to look.
Thank you so much for making me my perfect dress. It was so wonderful that you created just what I wanted with your ideas and magic touch. Thanks a million!
The dress is perfect! Thank you so much! Wish you could come see it!!
Elisa has an amazing gift when it comes to the dresses she designs. Each gown is sewn to perfection. I went to Elisa to have my wedding dress made and I will be sure to tell my clients about her outstanding talent! - Wendy G. Atkinswww.PhotosByWendyG.com
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