La Belle Elaine's Bridal

10/28/09

Run

by zeta at Citysearch

One bridal gown, five bridesmaids dresses. Five of the six in the bridal party had measurements taken at LBE and not a single measurement fit! They were HUGE! No alterations for bridesmaid dresses offered. Required alterations cost half the price of the dress. Fortunately, as MOB, I paid for the dresses and told the girls to keep them. In 30 years they would be able to say that they can still wear their bridesmaid dress from 2009.

• Cons: not a measurement fit

04/28/09

Other bridal shops pale in comparison!

by story9 at Citysearch

I can not even begin to say enough wonderful things about this store, the staff, the quality and variety of dresses, veils, accessories, and designers.

1 - I went in a few times without an appt and they took me in with open arms and let me float around freely. Even though they were all busy, they would poke their heads in when they could to see if they could help!

2 - I went in a few times with appointments and it was even MORE amazing. ALL of the ladies were helpful and all were involved. Even the woman at the front desk knew more about wedding gowns than some of the sales staff at some other stores (and I had been to A LOT of stores at that point)

3 - They have a huge selection of gowns and accessories. Various colors, sizes, and styles.

4 - I probably met EVERY single staff member and they were ALL truly impressive. Each in a different way. Each incredibly polite and knowledgable.

5 - And in the end, after all the help and all the running around that they did, I found my dress elsewhere (it was unfortunately a designer they did not carry) and they were so gracious and wonderful. I would have kicked me out of their store by then!!!

6 - They have the BEST store hours and are so wonderful to you, no matter what your budget or how many times you go in.

This is a full service and incredible store and the ONLY bridal shop that I genuinely had a PLEASANT experience in over and over again. This is not to say that other places were bad, but La Belle Elaine's makes all the others pale in comparison. I only wish that they carried the gown I ended up with.

• Pros: FABULOUS SHOP, INCREDIBLE STAFF!!!!
• Cons: Not a single one!

03/26/09

Incredible Experience

by lizzyhat at Citysearch

Shopping for a wedding dress is a highly emotional and exciting event for any bride. The entire stafff here understands this and works closely with you to ensure you have the best possible expereince. Whatever your budget or personal style, they are there to help you find "the perfect one". The shopping expereince is unmatched by anyother bridal location in Seattle. With a long runway (mirrors on all sides) and a natural light room (for us beach brides) and large fittign rooms, they do all they can to make the entire event perfect. I can not say enough wonderful things about this location and staff - they are incredible.

• Pros: Personalized customer service, attention to detail, staff