i do... i do... — Attraction in Morristown

I hate to leave a poor review to this store bc they do have Beautiful dresses. But unfortunately my experience there was not so great.

It started with my looking for dresses back in July 2020. My budget was $2000 or less and I told the assistant before she pulled any dresses out. So she pulled a few dresses and the first one I put on I fell in love with. I asked her for the price and she told me it was $2100. A but over my budget but doable. I went to other stores, liked 4 different dresses for different reasons but kept thinking of the first dress I put on. So I decided I was OK going over my budge by $100 to get that dress. I went back to I DO I DO and put on the dress, said yes and when I asked her to confirm it was $2100 the woman says it’s $2850! Both me and my MOHs were shocked bc all 3 of us can attest to her saying it was $2100. We told her that and she basically said we were lying or she had an out of body experience to give us that price. Not only she showed me a dress that was way above my budget, she told me the wrong price and then wouldn’t honor the price she originally told me. I was crying and so upset but also so ready to just decide on a dress. So I managed to ask her if she had anything else that was similar. She ended up pulling a dress that had all aspects of all 4 dresses I liked previously for $1700! So that was a great way to end that day and I actually love the dress I bought more than the original dress.

Fast forward to my fittings, I got Maria as the seamstress. She is an OUTSTANDING seamstress but EXTREMELY rude. I thought my fittings were supposed to be exciting and fun bc I’m trying on my wedding dress. But they were extremely stressful and frustrating. She doesn’t know how to speak to her clients, she makes you feel dumb for asking questions, she made my mom and MOH feel dumb for asking questions, she never explained what she meant by certain things and assumed we should know he lingo. At one point she asked me to walk with my dress on but she gave me a little platform to walk on. I could only give two steps and she proceeded to say I didn’t know how to walk. Another time my mom was holding my hair for me so I could fix a strap and she yelled at my mom saying she shouldn’t be helping me bc I am no longer momma’s girl, I need to be a big woman now. Not only was that insulting bc my mom can hold my hair if she wants to, but Also I’ve been living on my own since I was 20 (I’m 31 now)bc my parents live in a different country. So I’m pretty sure know what it means to be an adult. This was just a few of the ways she was rude. This post would be too long if I said more.

My MOH complained about her and the staff there didn’t seem surprised 🤷🏻‍♀️. So they probably keep her bc she is an amazing seamstress and my dress did look flawless. But I did leave every fitting super stressed out and in a bad mood which is not how it’s supposed to be.

So unfortunately I do not recommend going there. Or if you do ask for the other seamstress and not Maria. I’m sure she is just as talented...

More than a few people had recommended me to come to I do I do, and I'm so glad they did!

I had gone to a place originally near where I live in Kinnelon, and although I thought I found ‘the dress’, my best friend pushed me to keep my appointment and I do I do for a few hours later. And when we arrived, I realized it was immediately the right choice! I do I do gives you the entire bridal experience. First off, somehow I had the wrong time in my phone and was mortified when they called asking where I was. My thought was “great, especially with COVID now I’m going to have to wait about 2 months before another appointment”- but they told me it was no problem at all and to come right in!

I had the pleasure of having Michele (Meesh) as my bridal specialist. When first meeting her- instantly I was wow’d. Her knowledge about dresses, styles and body types was unmatched. She asked me a few simple questions and off she went to grab a bunch of gowns while I got to take a minute and relax (literarily, the last shop I was at was just throwing dresses over the fitting room door at me!). She brought me right into the fitting room and she helped me into every single dress. What was so great was that even though I had already mentioned what I knew I liked and didn’t she still brought an entire array of gowns just to make sure. I never felt rushed or uncomfortable at all. She even had my friend moved onto a different couch just to get that ‘wow’ moment when I would walk out of the dressing room!

After a few gowns (which I loved), she goes “this is exactly what you told me you wouldn’t like, but you HAVE to try it”, needless to say, as cliché as it sounds, that was the one! I instantly knew! But what really made me love Michele is even though her, my friend and I all knew this WAS the dress. She gave me no pressure what-so-ever, which really shows that she knows what she’s doing and is confident in her style when it comes to brides. When I said I wanted to go home and think about it some more. There was no hesitation.

My second appointment there to say “yes!”, she even asked if I wanted to see some more styles just incase. But I knew I had to get that dress. She let me take my time, discuss with my friends- even zoom call my Mom! She brought out the champagne, helped take pictures and just truly gave us the entire bridal experience. And although yes- dresses are very expensive. I love that she kept everything within my budget and never once did I feel like I was being pushed in a direction or up-selled. The entire store is so down to earth yet really gives you that “wow, I’m a bride!” experience. During a pandemic, wedding planning is stressful enough but I can honestly say that I do I do was the EASIEST thing I have done so far. I am so beyond excited to be their bride! Thank...

Prior to coming to I do I do, I visited 5 other stores and I just could not find the dress I envisioned myself walking down the aisle in. After searching Facebook bridal groups and seeing I do I do as a constant recommendation, I decided to give it a try. Making an appointment was so easy, the person on the phone was kind and pleasant. She placed me with the consultant and co-owner, Leia, for the following week.

I arrived at my appointment with my parents and sister. The boutique was clean, very bright and open with plenty of beautiful white dresses and veils decorating the room. I checked in and shortly after, Leia greeted me and my family warmly.

Let me tell you, Leia’s personality is so much fun. She’s genuine in talking with you and getting to know you, it doesn’t feel like she’s out to sell you anything. She’s also very honest in her opinions and clearly knows what she’s doing. She exudes confidence in her skill of wedding dresses, and since she also knows how to tailor/alter them, she can pinpoint proper fitting or what changes are possible.

I showed Leia the dress types I was interested in and she nailed the style, bringing me several stunning dresses within my budget. She brought out a dress that she first had in mind when I told her my style, and I wasn’t super excited about it as I had tried it on at a different bridal store prior. I decided to entertain it again and Leia added a slip underneath it, clipped it perfectly to my body, and i fell in love. There’s something that comes with years of knowledge in an industry like this that can’t be beat. She knew what to do to make the dress work for me and it was as simple as a slip and changing bra cups closer to my skin tone, something the consultant at the other store missed.

I did not commit that day as I like to give myself a second to think. The following day I received an email from Leia saying how nice it was to meet me and my family. It was that email, Leia’s overall demeanor, and my experience in her store that had me come back.

A week later I met with Leia again to try on the dress and finally say yes with some champagne and the obligatory #idoidobride photo! Thank...