Vows Bridal Outlet & www.bridepower.com

I live in Watertown, so had just planned to check out Vows as a warm up. After be pleasantly surprised by the professionalism of the salon, I ended up trying on tons of dresses and found The One. The staff was extremely helpful in find a dress, fitting, etc. I got tons of compliments on my dress- I felt totally confident and comfortable. I can't imagine having felt better, especially because I didn't have to spend thousands of dollars on the dress that ended up getting pretty dirty due to the dance floor. I couldn't have been happier with my purchase. If you don't need hand beading or couture you should definitely check out Vows, and keep checking as they do get new stuff. Last point, they have some great accessories- got an awesome clutch to use the day of my wedding.

After visiting many bridal shops in the Boston area I found my dress and Vows and couldn't have been happier with the quality of the dress and the reasonable price. It's so important to find a dress that you love and that you feel good in and Vows has a wide selection for many different tastes.

wonderful, wonderful, wonderful.
affordable, easy to work with, and wonderfully kind and helpful. book your appointment today!

My dress was amazing and it was a great price! Even if you are not looking to buy a dress off the rack it is great to try on dresses that actually fit smaller sizes opposed to the larger samples I found in other boutiques.

I can't say enough about how wonderful Vows' staff are! I went to Priscilla's of Boston (both looking for a dress and have also bought and had altered bridesmaid dresses I've worn for other weddings) and Vows and hands down Vows is the best experience.

It's fun to look and to try on whatever you want. BUT, the best part is that after being very very patient with me trying on a dozen dresses I had pulled with my mom and sister, I was feeling like none of them looked right on me. Analisa looked at me and said I think I know exactly the right dress. She pulled the most amazing choice ever from the Manuel Mota collection they also sell. Amazing. I am so happy and it arrived in 3.5 months.

I highly recommend Vows and thank you so much to Analisa!

The most amazing place you will ever go! I had the most gorgeous dress of my dreams for a price that my mother could afford! And the service is out of the world. They truly care about you and how to make you feel like a princess!

I loved Vows because it was the only place that carried a dress that I fell in love with! I like how they carry discounted designer dresses. You are able to find a dress that is made well and comfortable to wear at a fraction of the cost that it would be at the original store. Highly recommend!!

Loved my shopping experience and dress from Vows. I was able to get a designer dress for a great price. The dresses are off the rack but the experience I had felt very boutique and enjoyable. My only tip would be to go on a weekday as the weekends are pretty busy. They have so many amazing dresses.

I had an accident with my first bridal gown and needed to buy a new dress quickly. VOWS saved my wedding day with their business model of having a whole floor full of samples. I went to VOWS alone and all of the ladies at the store helped me to decide between two dresses that I loved. I found my dress and they had it dry cleaned and ready for alterations within 4 days. The seamstress that they recommended was able to bring the sample dress in four inches, and it looked perfect. This place is well worth the value, and the dresses are not as beat up as the ones that you find at the Filenes bridal sample event. I would recommend VOWS to anybody.

I bought a $14,000 Vera Wang Couture dress for $2,200. Everything was wonderful. As stated previously, it is not the "Say Yes to the Dress" type of experience it is wonderful though and Anatasia was super helpful and polite.

I used the gown locator service and got the amy michelson gown "stunning" for a fraction of the price and in perfect condition! Bridepower allowed me to wear the gown I wanted and to still have money in the bank! I highly recommend them!

The girl who helped me out was great! I tried on ~10 dresses, some I had picked, my mom & the girl. The first dress I tried on ended up being The One!! Also, there was a stain at the bottom of the dress but the store was unable to get it out. If they had done anything more to try & remove it the material would've fallen apart so they gave a discount. Def a fun experience & they have books with endless invites.

Vows was awesome. I had been there with a friend a couple years before I was shopping for my own gown, so I knew they were good. The attendant there let us shop around on our own but she also pulled some dresses for us. She indulged the whims of my mom, MOH and aunt and I tried on some really fun dresses (that totally weren't me, but it was fun to try them on nevertheless). She didn't let me overshop and didn't pressure me at all. I had another appointment after that at David's Bridal (ugh... not the people there, just their dresses on my body) so I wasn't ready to buy - but the saleslady wrote down the dress I liked for me - a Liv Harris a-line dress. By that night, I knew that was the one, so I called and put a deposit on it. I was shopping in Watertown but I live in Texas, and because of their extensive internet business, it was no problem. After the dress had been cleaned, they shipped it to me promptly. Everyone loved it - the seamstress that I worked with plus everyone at the wedding. I didn't want to take it off at the end of the wedding! My husband even said I should tailor it into a shorter dress so I can re-use it - that's how beautiful and amazing this dress was. I certainly appreciated the excellent service, prompt delivery and ease of working with Vows, and I know other brides will have the same stellar experience.

This was the very first store I went to and I was confident after being referred there by 3 different co-workers and a friend of a friend of mine that I would fine my dress in this store. I tried on about 20 dresses in total, slowly narrowed them down and discarded the ones that weren't for me and finally chose my dress, all in an hour and a half! The staff were very helpful and not pushy at all, they didn't give off an attitude that they were trying to make a sale, they genuinely wanted you to find the right dress! There was an incredible amount of selections available and they were grouped by like dresses. I was so happy with my choice and went with one of the dresses that is from the line the store actually designs! I was complemented by everyone about how unique and beautiful the dress was, it really was unlike anything I have seen people wearing and was so elegant. I didn't have the seamstress that works with the store alter my dress as I had a friend of a co-worker who was going to do it for me. I have heard that the seamstress across the street is very good but I have no idea how much she charges.

Good luck dress hunting and have fun! Again, I can't thank my friends and family who forwarded me to this store enough as it was a one stop shopping!

Thanks!
Sara

I was not sure how it would work ordering a dress online, but because of their great return policy I did it anyways. I was really happy with the dress, so there was not need to use the policy. I highly recommend them for anyone looking for a high quality dress without spend five to six thousand on it.

There aren't enough stars for the quality of merchandise, quality of service, attentiveness, and the honest sincerity given by these wonderful people. My daughter felt like a princess being waited on hand and foot and it seemed her every dream was fullfilled. They take pride in making sure that every girl has dream come true for her very special day, down to the most minute detail. I would definitely recommend VOW's to anyone. God bless these wonderful people.

After finding my dream dress, and feeling like it was out of my price range and also just too much to pay for a dress ($5000) I found bride power. The owner described their services to me, and I described the dress I was looking for. Before I even paid the $50 fee, she called to tell me that she had just bought the dress in my size as a sample for stock in her store. That meant not only did I not have to pay the fee, I got the gown at 50% off retail! I got it and it was in almost perfect condition. I did have it altered, but I didn't even need to have it cleaned! I was in my dream dress, at half the price, and couldn't be happier.

Vows helped me find the most beautiful dress. Everyone there is so helpful and really want you to find your dream dress. I also used there alteration recommendation and see did an awsome job with my gown she fixed the missing beads and made it look brand new :)

I had a great experience with Vows! About a year before my wedding, I visited my mom on the East Coast and we spent a whirlwind weekend going to a bunch of bridal stores in and around Boston. Well, when we went into Vows, I had a feeling it was where I'd find my dress. There were so many to choose from, from every designer imaginable, in every style, and most were in my price range of $3,000 or below. I found my beautiful Carolina Herrera ballgown, with a tulle skirt patterned with daisies, silk ribbons, and strapless modified sweetheart neckline, and a bow in the back, and immediately fell in love. It was $1,500 (for an originally $8,000 dress). Although I had to get it altered to fit me back home in San Francisco, it arrived in perfect condition and I was very happy with the way the saleswoman treated me and my mom at Vows. I'd recommend it to anyone who's looking for a great, less-frills, less-anxiety, more choices and more affordable, place to find a wedding dress.

This store is the best hidden treasure for all wedding dresses!!!!!! I first learned from Vows from my long time college friend in Arizona. Made an impulse decision, drove two hrs, tried on my dress, cried......i knew it was the one! i felt so lucky and fortunate to work with Vows and its staff. I purchased an Oscar De La Renta dress that i love and cant stop looking at it.The best decision i have made.

I had a great experience at Vows. They had a huge selection of gowns to choose from and the fact that they were all designer gowns was an added bonus. Where else can you buy a Vera Wang or Monique Lhuillier for a fraction of the cost? I was thrilled with their service... they had to fix a button on the dress that was pulling away from the rest of it and I couldn't even tell it had been damaged once they were done. It wasn't like David's where I was basically struggling by myself in a back dressing room... at Vow's, I was helped out by my own sales person, just like at a high end salon. Definitely recommend a look!

Awesome place! Lots of selection and really great dresses for great prices. They also are really conveniently located and give great advice about where to go for alterations.

Vows was fantastic, I got a gorgeous dress, they agreed to switch out the sash for a custom new one for free and I walked out with my dress the day I tried it on!

Vows was the second place I went wedding dress shopping. I found it so much easier to be able to go through the dresses myself than to give someone suggestions of what I thought I wanted and then bring something out. Yes, it was the last dress that I tried on, but it was THE dress. I didnt feel it right away but on my wedding day I couldnt believe this was my dress. My dress was from their private label, made by Anahit (who also did my alterations) across the street. The fabric was just so beautiful and I got in February while they were having a promotion ... so I was able to get a percentage off.

we got a beautiful Vera Wang for a quarter of the original cost and it was perfect! Their seamstress recommendation must be checked out!

In my opinion Vows is the only place you should shop for your wedding dress. I wanted a designer wedding dress but was having a hard time swallowing the prices. My sister got her wedding dress at Vows and since I live in NY I drove to MA to meet up with my sister and get my dress.
The selection is excellent. They have every designer you can think of Reem Acra, Vera Wang, Jim Helm. I was able to try on as many dresses as I wanted (typically you can only take a few dresses into the dressing room with you at a time but I went during a blizzard so I had a dozen). You won’t feel pressure to buy a dress that day and the prices are incredible. I highly recommend going to Vows!

Vows Bridal Shop is terrific! My mom lives in Newton and suggested that she and I go there for my birthday to just "look at dresses and get some ideas." I had no intention of buying a dress that quickly but with the help of the sales associate at Vows Bridal Shop I quickly picked out five dresses to try on. I tried on the first two and liked them but didn't love them. The third dress got slipped on, buttoned up and I stood in front of the mirror. Every single person in the dressing room -- including myself and my mother -- went "Oh!" and I was done. Less than an hour after walking through the door I had the perfect dress for my wedding and it was all thanks to Vows. I had thought the process of finding a dress would take me months and instead I was done in an hour. I handed them my credit card, slipped out of the dress and six weeks later, the dress was delivered and stored safely at my mom's house. The price was absolutely right for a designer dress and the service was superb. Talk about making a painful process completely and utterly pain-free!

Fantastic service! The price was right up our alley, and it looked wonderful on the wedding night. Thanks!

I chose an amazing Vera Wang Dress from Vows that was about 70% less than what you would pay retail. I would go back to VOWS in a second. It is crazy to pay full retail for a dress, when they have some really high end beautiful gowns. The tailor across the street that they use also did a great job.

I LOVE VOWS!!! My husband and I planned our wedding in a relatively short period of time, so I loved that I was able to buy the actual dress I tried on. They have a great selection and great prices. I bought a lovely Vera Wang for less than $1,500 and one of my bridesmaids found her dress at the same time for $500! The woman who does alterations across the street is reasonable and does a beautiful job. If you want the "salon" experience, go try on dresses on Newbury Street, figure out what styles you like, and then go to Vows to find your dress.

My dress was beautiful and what an amazing price!

Excellent idea. I got a gorgeous gown for half the cost of regular bridal shops!

What a find! I must thank my sister in law who lives in Newton for finding this place. I got a REEM ACRA dress valued at over $3000 for under $1100 including alterations! The dress was in fabulous condition, the sales staff is amazing...I'd recommend it to anyone who wants a designer dress at discount prices.

VOWS is such a great place to find a good deal! I went here on my first day of dress shopping, because my mom had heard good things. I had no idea even what style would look good on me, so I was willing to try on a little of everything. I fit pretty well in the standard sample sizes, so that helped too, I could see how the dress would look on me, not taken in or out a lot.

I worked with Geraldine, and she was great- she let me choose a bunch of dresses to try, and when I'd worn them she went and grabbed some more ideas for me, so I could see a good variety. She was good at encouraging me to speak my mind about how I felt, and kept fairly quiet about her own opinion until I'd stated mine- she said she didn't want to put words into my mouth or something, and I liked that. She also led me around showing me how the dress looked in different lighting, since I had an outdoor wedding this was a good idea, that I wouldn't have thought of!

VOWS included cleaning and minor repair of a couple of beads in my dress price, then I took it home to store it until the wedding. I'm not sure if they offer storage for you? Beware if you go here- you may just fall for a dress that's out of production! I did, but I never second-guessed my choice, it was the right dress for me, and only VOWS had it since it was an older season!

Great service and a huge selection. The dress fit perfectly, and I'm so glad we went here to try on dresses!!

VOWS was a great place to shop - a little overwhelming with racks and racks of dresses, but trust the consultant. Nothing I picked was working for me, but the consultant suggested a dress I never would have picked. It was PERFECT, and I'm so glad I humored her. The prices are great, considering the dresses are mostly discounted from major designers. And the associated seamstress, Anahit, was FANTASTIC. My dress was bought off the rack 4 sizes too big, and by the time she was done it fit like it has been made for me. Gorgeous.

I LOVE my dress, and I got such a good deal (I got a $6000 for a fraction of that price). You should absolutely check it out. Dont go on a Saturday, though...

I went looking for dresses at a lot of places, but I always knew I would buy my dress at Vows. The selection is insane - row after row of beautiful dresses, and so many unique styles by quality designers. I ended up purchasing a dress by their in-house designer, Liv Harris, that was simply perfect for me. It was a beautiful silk shantung and extremely light - it only required one tie to bustle it up and I danced all night. The saleswomen were all extremely helpful without haunting you (like they do at some bridal salons), and since the dresses are right on the sales floor, you're able to browse through and choose the ones you want to try on. This is the perfect place for a value-conscious bride who isn't entirely positive what style she wants - look through, try some things on, and then listen to the saleswomen who can talk to you about alterations that can help create your dream dress. I would definitley recommend Vows to any bride.

Also, if you purchase a dress at Vows, they will recommend Anahit as your seamstress. She was AMAZING - my strapless dress fit perfectly (no pulling at it all night!) and she made a veil that perfectly complemented the lace in my dress. She is well worth the price.

Excellent! At this point in planning, our budget was super tight, so this was pushing it. However, the dress, in all actuality, exceeded our expectations in looks.

Excellent service and great prices. I'd recommend this to anyone who wants a high quality dress for a good price. The people who work there are extremely helpful, too.

Excellent concept...got a couture gown for half the cost!

I absolutely loved my Lazaro dress! It was from Lazaro's Spring 2004 collection. I know originally the dress went for about $4000 and since it was about 4 years past its debut, I think that paid a good price, getting it for a little less than half the original cost. The zipper was broken but Vows had it fixed for free, so that was a nice bonus. They do that for any dresses over a certain amount.

Vows was the second place that I had went to look for dresses. I found my dream dress. I didn't have a huge budget for a dress and I ended up with a designer dress that fit into my budget. Vows has dresses that were in the windows of shops or went down the runway. Barely used dresses for really cheap. My dress originally was 7,000 dollars and I got it for 1,300 because a few glove buttons were missing which they replaced for free anyway! I really recommend this place to girls who want dream dresses of great quality. I felt like a princess on my wedding day!

This is an amazingly easy way to get a top quality gown without breaking the bank. I found a beautiful dress for a reasonable price and it was so nice to be able to walk out of the store with the one you tried on and know how it fits when you're leaving.

The staff was helpful and responsive and the seamstress they send you to is professional and efficient.

My Mom and My Sister brought me here and we had a ball. I bought a dress that I never thought would look good on me, but when I walked out and showed my Mom, she started crying, so I knew this was the one! Saved a bundle and got the dress that wowed.

simply amazing service! with their help and patience, i was able to find my perfect pink wedding dress!. I'm absolutely never forgetting themas a great help for me.

I found my dress (Ulla Maija's Larissa) in the Mega Markdowns section online (bridepower.com) as the style was discontinued and the lace in the bodice had a few small holes. The store was upfront about the condition and this was my only hesitation. I visited the shop in-person and found a beautiful Carolina Herrera, but I still loved the Ulla Maija. I bought it sight unseen (they do not carry the Mega Markdowns in-store) and it was delivered within 5 days, insured and packaged in a plastic garment bag. The customer service was great in-store, online and over the phone. No pressure during the entire process. The dress came clean (a little bit of dust on the hem) and needed alterations as it was a sample size 8 or 10.

VOWS is a bridal outlet with unused, designer gowns that are a year or two old, so they are much cheaper. My dress was only a bit more expensive than a dress found at the big-name stores like David's Bridal, but it was much more unique and of better quality. The dress I found and fell in love with was 3 sizes too big, but the seamstress across the street that they recommended did a fantastic job for a great price!

You can do everything online these days!!! Even order your dress! I scouted ebay, and other dress warehouse sites for months before choosing bridepower.com. The only catch is the limited sizes - if you fit in anything between a 4 and 10, don't pass up this chance. I orderd an incredible designer dress at 15% the original cost. The dress came beautifully packaged to my home (unlike a few other companies I considered.) It was a perfect fit, I never even needed alterations. It was stunning - the perfect dress.

If you have your heart set on designer, but might need a little help with the cost, look at this site!!

Got my dress at Vows, the staff was very helpful but busy with other brides - i suggest making an appointment. I loved my dress though, it was a bargain for what i'd normally pay.

I absolutely loved working with Vows. I spent several hours there trying on dresses and the women could not have been more helpful or attentive. I recommend going on a weekday, as I have heard Saturdays can be a bit hectic. I went on a Friday morning and it was quiet but not empty. They have all kinds of designers and styles of dresses, most of them sized 8-10. They have an excellent seamstress across the street as well. I got a designer dress but didn't break the bank, it was great!

The only drawback was not being able to book an appt. on a Saturday but once we were finally in the girls were great, the dresses were beautiful and the deal was AMAZING! I highly recommend Vows to all brides! It's worth the trip to Boston!

All three of the girls in my family bought our gorgeous designer wedding gowns at Vows for a fraction of their retail price. Each of our dresses was different and perfect for our different personalities. The ladies at Vows are incredibly helpful and very accommodating - I must have tried on 50 gowns during my visit. I can't imagine buying a wedding gown anywhere else.

Great selection of gowns for all sizes. Especially helpful when you are getting married in less than 1 month. I picked my dress in April for my October wedding and it was everything I wanted! Looking on the web site ahead of time was key to seeing what I wanted. Make an appointment, it is worth it so you can take your time and try on every dress you want without waiting!

Vows bridal outlet provided the best value. Because the dresses are samples the sizes are limited. Girls who wear a normal dress size 2-8 have the most options. These sample dresses are in much better shape than the other sample sales I attended in NY, including the Klienfeld’s sample blowout.

I visited this salon by myself, put 2 dresses on reserve (for 10% deposit) and brought my family back from NY to make a final decision. The policy required 10% deposit that would be lost if I chose nothing.
I ended up with a $4500 Elizabeth Fillmore dress for $1100 and I still LOVE the dress.

Because there is usually only one of each dress and they require a deposit to hold the dress (limit 1 week), I would recommend going to VOWS after having tried on other dresses so you know what style you want and will not feel like you’re missing out on anything else.

The outlet is clean and organized by style which makes shopping very easy. The sales women there are very attentive and helpful, more so that I expected from an outlet shop.

The dress I bought was never on the website, so do not be limited by the options on bridepower.com.

Note: I did not use the seamstress they recommend (across the street) because I live in NY but my cousin used her and was not 100% happy--just make sure your final fitting is within 3 weeks of the wedding because stress = weight fluctuations!

I found my dream dress on their website and at a fraction of the retail price. I was hesitant to make such a big and important purchase online, but after talking to a consultant on the phone, I felt confident in placing my order. There was a slight mishap, and the dress was shipped to my father's address instead of mine- but they cleared it up and gave us a credit for the shipping costs. When I got the dress, I was thrilled. It was exactly what I wanted, and because of this website, I could afford it!

They helped me narrow down what I wanted and then I would get automated emails when something came in that may be of interest. For those who can be a little flexible- definitely worthwhile!

Overall our experience with Vows was nice. I had gone to 3 other bridal shops before ending up there and was not hopeful I'd find anything. However the first dress I laid eyes on ended up being the one. There was a minimal fee to reserve the gown/have it cleaned and it was ready sooner than they stated it would be.

Our only issue is that we went in on a super busy day and we did not have an appointment. As a result, it seemed that the customers who had an appointment received the most attention and assistance from the sales people. We had very little help finding dresses and getting our questions answered. However some of this could have been prevented had I booked a formal appointment. My suggestions for future brides is to call in a time slot first so that you get the attention you need.

Luckily I had 2 amazing bridesmaids who filled in where the sales people weren't available. To this day I still love my gown and am certain it was my favorite wedding purchase.

Everyone loved my dress. I spent about $1000 which for some is inexpensive, but for me was twice as much as I had wanted to spend. That being said, it was my dream dress and the perfect choice for me. I didn't get the sense in the store that everyone was itching to be helpful, but the service was fine. They called me when the dress came in and there were no problems whatsoever! I'd go check them out if you're at all near the Boston area because they do have a large selection and it is a league above other "discount bridal" places.

I found a great dress for a great price!

I love the idea behind VOWS...that every bride should be able to find her dream dress & not be limited by cost! They purchase sample dresses from NY boutiques and turn around to sell them to brides at VERY reduced prices (A Vera Wang dress I looked at should have been $10,000...instead it was around $2000!!!). I must have tried on close to 50 dresses, so I was happy to find a great one, at a relative steal! As for the rest of the categories, I didn't rate them the highest only because I didn't have a situation that required the store going above & beyond. The women there were very nice & professional.

Vows was wonderful - and I loved the fact that you can browse their inventory online. Their dressing area can get very crowded, but if you know what you're looking for style-wise, you can't go wrong here.

An unbelievably great idea. I adore my wedding dress; it was from the Vera Wang Luxe Collection, and was in perfect condition. I couldn't have touched it at its original price. Fun to see all the beautiful, affordable dresses, too!

I liked the opportunity to be able to review their stock online! As all bride's know, we have a pre-conceived notion of what we want and this fed that need! The opportunity to review choices also helped the ability to pick dresses once in the shop. I was thankful to have my mother with me to help pick pre-chosen dresses as well as suggest others. The "hunting" in the store was a little overwhelming- but I found THE dress! The women in the shop were incredibly helpful and the "rules" of a limited number of dresses helped me narrow down the options without becoming overwhelmed!

Since they are sample dresses, they were accomodating to have minor adjustments made (i.e. tightening buttons, fixing lace). Although they offered a wonderful seamstress, i lived out of state and had the dress altered locally. Although i didnt use the service, i appreciated the search option in which they would look for a specific dress for you for a fee. Had i not found "my dress" i would have certainly followed through with this!

I found the perfect dress at Vows - it was a designer sample that was absolutely gorgeous and one of a kind - I've never seen it before or since. Although the staff is pretty hands off in terms of finding and recommending dresses, they are really helpful with trying them on. Because the dresses are samples you have to decide pretty quickly whether you want to buy one - you need to leave a deposit to put one on hold, and if you don't it might not be there when you come back. If you're decisive, though, you will get an amazing dress at an incredible price.

I got a beautiful designer wedding gown for a fraction of the price. The place is definitely an outlet and not the romantic shopping experience many girls are looking for, but the end result is worth it. The majority of the women working there are super nice and helpful. Just don't go on a Saturday- very overcrowded!

I fell in love with a Monique Luiller dress and started my search. After finding Vows, I contacted them and they did their best to locate the exact dress I was looking for at 40% less than the original cost. Unfortunately they were not able to locate the dress so I decided to make a visit to the store to see their selection. 20 minutes into my appointment i fell in love with another alencon lace dress!!! I ended putting a deposit down and coming back 3 weeks later to see if I still loved it, and I did! The dress and the matching bolero jacket cost me $2,300 which was a fraction of what I would've paid for in other salons... and My dress was brand new( Not a sample... they also carry Liv Harris, which is their own line of dresses)!

I would definitely recommend making an appointment and allowing yourself enough time to search through the racks. The sales women are helpful, pushy at times, but will not pressure you into buying something you do not like. I would not recommend making an appointment and hour before closing time, as you will feel a bit rushed.

Overall a great experience!

Lots of selections in good prices.

While the selection was high, so were the prices--too high for the low quality of the dresses offered.

My dress was absolutely beautiful, but the service was not that great. And they claimed my dress was over 50% off, but according to the designer's website, it was actually only 10% discounted...

I ordered a "designer" dress that was advertised as a Richard Tyler dress on the web site for $1,000. I received the dress and noticed it had a 'Jessica McClintock' train holder loop sewn into the lining inside the dress. Needless to say I wore it anyway but be careful of what is advertised here. A Jessica McClintock dress is not worth $1000... They may not be authentic dresses and you can't return them.

I guess this is an okay place to find a discount dress (if you can find one) but ... I was but overwhelmed and underwhelmed. Overwhelmed by the sheer volume and busy feeling of everything. Underwhelmed by the dresses. The dresses were all right, but also very expensive. I had just gone to a boutique the day before and the dresses were the same price, only with a calmer atmosphere. At least going here helped me narrow my selection of stores down.

BUYER BEWARE!!!!
I purchased a $900 dress from Vows...at which time they told me the alterations were included in the price of the dress. I thought, wow...what a great deal! I went for my first dress fitting today (with the company that they recommend for alterations) and was given an alteration bill for $540! That's more than half the cost of the dress! After calling Vows to let them know...they claimed they would never say that the alterations were included...only repairs to the dress - which also hadn't been repaired when I picked up my dress....they told me the repair work for the beading would be done during my first alteration. Vows is willing to say whatever they need to in order to make a sale! Be sure to read the entire contract....they are a total scam!!