06/17/06

Best bridemaids and wedding dresses

by mkappa

I love this shop. I wanted a simple, tasteful, classic wedding dress but I did not want to spend more than $400. I went to the Wedding Party in Berkeley because a friend recommended the store to me. The owner, Jennifer, could not have been nicer. "The Wedding Party" is a lovely, intimate store and the staff make hourly appointments so that wedding parties can "take over" the whole store and try on dresses in many different styles. Although I was not buying dresses for bridesmaids, this is a store where it is possible to find bridemaids' dresses that bridesmaids really will be able to wear again.

I ended up choosing a long shantung silk bridemaids dress in an off-white, which worked perfectly as a wedding dress. Jennifer was extremely patient with me as I fussed about whether or not to have straps on the dress. Although I was not spending a great deal of money in the store, everyone in the store made me feel very special and their most important customer. Fantastic experience!

04/29/06

Best service ever!

by epetit2864

This boutique has an incredibly homey feel and just a great collection of more sizes and colors and fabrics than I found anywhere else. Though they weren't as inexpensive as some of the other places I went, they were certainly the greatest value, and the service and knowledge of the staff put me completely at ease. Thanks, Wedding Party!!

• Pros: Private viewing space, Tons of dresses, Fantastic service
• Cons: Street parking