InstantForum.NET v4.1.4CanadianBride.com Talkboardshttp://forums.canadianbride.com/bounce@canadianbride.comTue, 02 Dec 2008 08:33:57 GMT20http://forums.canadianbride.com/Topic472886-3-1.aspx[quote][b]laurasdream (9/5/2008)[/b][hr]Here are the honest facts! I have not run away. Laura's Dream <BR>Bridal did close it's doors due to both stress and financial reasons. There is no bankruptcy involved. Some point out there are many ways a person can move on in life. One thing is no matter what you do it will be wrong in someones eyes. Under extreme pressures and stresses things happen. Most people can just leave a job and move on... I could not .... I have not stopped working for all of the customers that are remaining to be worked with. It just sometimes takes time to get things worked out and organized with all of the factors involved.<BR><BR>A very good portion of the gowns have been delivered at this time and the rest are being worked on as some have future due dates. I have one supplier... honestly the one I owe the least amount of money to and brought him an extreme amount of business causing me grief. Bridalane and Private Label wrapped up well and were very moral and open to working with me to make the Brides happy. Romantic on the other hand has been the worst case I have ever had to deal with flip flopping on agreements and not having any concerns or moral values to the end user. Quite frankly after 3 years of dealing with them I am in shock with their attitude! 21 years in the bridal industry and a very high moral value have kept me working through these stresses to finish the final customers. I have been surmounting things most of you could not have dreamed of facing. Right now I believe I am working at it harder than when the store was open. One bride with stress is one thing but dealing with 1000's over 21 years got to me. Some of you will not care... I understand. But for those who have worked with me or known me well writing this is important to me. I am sorry to those girls who got the not so happy me towards the end of the store life. <BR>I apologize if anyone is uncomfortable, feeling missed or worried. I have never closed contact lines and I am working very hard to make sure that I finish what I started. <BR><BR><FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffff11">Most stores close and run. I have not done that</FONT>. And yet this factor has caused more pain than you may believe. I have changed location to save money to deal with the final girls and not have staff or overheads ( which is a shame because they were a wonderful staff) I am trying to be different but it is a very painful and stressful process. I am a one person show right now trying to resolve all the issues. I invite anyone who has any further questions to e-mail me at laura@laurasdreambridal.com.<BR><BR>To the person that said I 'lied' cast a stone but remember if you have ever worked through issues that are troublesome I can hardly believe you never embellished truth, got confused, mixed up or made the wrong statements during stressful situations. Did you mom receive her dress... fitted and good or did you let me know the issues at the time.... hard to defend! Anyway I have crossed paths with thousands of brides and worked with a very large chunk of them and have few complaints. No one is perfect and I always say that about myself. <BR><BR>Remember Dear Brides... The dress is the icing.... You are not marrying the dress you are marrying your soul mate..... <BR><BR>Keep Real<BR>30 years Married to my best friend who completes my life and supports me unconditionally<BR><BR>Good life to you <BR><BR>Laura<BR>[/quote]</P><P>It's great to hear you didn't, the store which ripped me off took my money, ordered the dress, and never paid alfred angelo for it. I had to buy a whole new dress. I'm happy that some people have morals and compassion.Sat, 06 Sep 2008 12:58:44 GMTcaitlinmhttp://forums.canadianbride.com/Topic472886-3-1.aspxI too have been involved in this experience. I bought my gown and all of my BM dresses at Laura's. I have continued to have my fittings with Laura as they were started at time of store closure... this was communicated to me in advance... all of my BM and little girl dresses were picked up and are being altered... with the exception of 1..... and it is Romantic Bridals that is trying to back out NOT Laura. I have been soo stressed and hear and feel Laura's as well.... so I got my Mom to come to my rescue and she is extremely assertive in situations like this..... she is on a mission to make sure that I get my BM dress.... and Laura has continued to work for this too... my wedding is in 2 weeks and I would not wish this on anyone.... my experience with Laura will continue to be a positive experience.... and I will pick up my dress this week.Fri, 05 Sep 2008 17:22:47 GMTmrsc2behttp://forums.canadianbride.com/Topic472886-3-1.aspxThanks Laura for bringing the facts to light. I can personally attest to the fact that you have kept your word and honored your contracts. My gorgeous dress is hanging in my closet to prove it. :D Despite the sad closing of your store, I have had nothing but positive encounters with you and your staff.<P>I will say that I am sad to see the store closing. I know you have your reasons, but I wanted to say that shopping for a dress was not the great experience I had expected it to be...UNTIL I ENTERED YOUR STORE. It was the only store I went to where I felt like the customer mattered and I wasn't just another of a zillion brides you see (even though I"m sure I was). You and your staff were extremely patient and treated me like a queen. As someone who is not in the least comfortable clothes shopping, I can't tell you how much that meant to me. I wish you luck in everything you do in the future and hope that brides can find other places like yours that can give them the dress buying experience they deserve. Thank you again for everything.Fri, 05 Sep 2008 10:01:31 GMTSamcathttp://forums.canadianbride.com/Topic472886-3-1.aspxHere are the honest facts! I have not run away. Laura's Dream <br>Bridal did close it's doors due to both stress and financial reasons. There is no bankruptcy involved. Some point out there are many ways a person can move on in life. One thing is no matter what you do it will be wrong in someones eyes. Under extreme pressures and stresses things happen. Most people can just leave a job and move on... I could not .... I have not stopped working for all of the customers that are remaining to be worked with. It just sometimes takes time to get things worked out and organized with all of the factors involved.<br><br>A very good portion of the gowns have been delivered at this time and the rest are being worked on as some have future due dates. I have one supplier... honestly the one I owe the least amount of money to and brought him an extreme amount of business causing me grief. Bridalane and Private Label wrapped up well and were very moral and open to working with me to make the Brides happy. Romantic on the other hand has been the worst case I have ever had to deal with flip flopping on agreements and not having any concerns or moral values to the end user. Quite frankly after 3 years of dealing with them I am in shock with their attitude! 21 years in the bridal industry and a very high moral value have kept me working through these stresses to finish the final customers. I have been surmounting things most of you could not have dreamed of facing. Right now I believe I am working at it harder than when the store was open. One bride with stress is one thing but dealing with 1000's over 21 years got to me. Some of you will not care... I understand. But for those who have worked with me or known me well writing this is important to me. I am sorry to those girls who got the not so happy me towards the end of the store life. <br>I apologize if anyone is uncomfortable, feeling missed or worried. I have never closed contact lines and I am working very hard to make sure that I finish what I started. <br><br>Most stores close and run. I have not done that. And yet this factor has caused more pain than you may believe. I have changed location to save money to deal with the final girls and not have staff or overheads ( which is a shame because they were a wonderful staff) I am trying to be different but it is a very painful and stressful process. I am a one person show right now trying to resolve all the issues. I invite anyone who has any further questions to e-mail me at laura@laurasdreambridal.com.<br><br>To the person that said I 'lied' cast a stone but remember if you have ever worked through issues that are troublesome I can hardly believe you never embellished truth, got confused, mixed up or made the wrong statements during stressful situations. Did you mom receive her dress... fitted and good or did you let me know the issues at the time.... hard to defend! Anyway I have crossed paths with thousands of brides and worked with a very large chunk of them and have few complaints. No one is perfect and I always say that about myself. <br><br>Remember Dear Brides... The dress is the icing.... You are not marrying the dress you are marrying your soul mate..... <br><br>Keep Real<br>30 years Married to my best friend who completes my life and supports me unconditionally<br><br>Good life to you <br><br>Laura<br>Fri, 05 Sep 2008 09:01:40 GMTlaurasdreamhttp://forums.canadianbride.com/Topic472886-3-1.aspx[quote][b]anobrega (8/24/2008)[/b][hr]After a week of no returned phone calls I decided to go to Laura's Dream Bridal where I ordered my wedding dress and my maid of honour ordered her's. I showed up and the doors where locked, lights out and nothing in the store. My wedding is in nine weeks and now I have no dress! These people knew for a long time they'd be shutting down and have not had the curteousy to call their brides and let them know what is going on. Apparently she moved out of the store overnight last Tuesday... so its been five days, many messages and I haven't heard a word. I'm assuming I've lost my deposit and will not see this dress. This is disguisting.... she should at least have the curteousy to call her clients and let them know WHAT IS UP![/quote]</P><P>What size are you? I have a cream coloure dress that I descided against that I would be happy to give if you need one last minute.Sat, 30 Aug 2008 14:51:04 GMTloriellen7http://forums.canadianbride.com/Topic472886-3-1.aspxI was there yesterday and saw a piece of paper telling people to call her and she will be returning calls. I didn't think they've closed the store down entirely! I've been there a few times since it is close to my work. I am shocked. Wonder what happened...Fri, 29 Aug 2008 11:53:24 GMTmeowmeowhttp://forums.canadianbride.com/Topic472886-3-1.aspxThats great! Still some others may not. I my situation my dress was ordered, but never paid for because it was a bankruptcy and they ordered it the day they closed down. So hopefully it was just her decision to close the store, not a bankruptcy.Fri, 29 Aug 2008 08:41:59 GMTcaitlinmhttp://forums.canadianbride.com/Topic472886-3-1.aspxHappy to hear the end result was positive.....YOU GOT YOUR DRESS! YAY!Thu, 28 Aug 2008 14:53:18 GMTlovemrkhttp://forums.canadianbride.com/Topic472886-3-1.aspxGlad to hear that you got your dress!Wed, 27 Aug 2008 21:39:54 GMTAkaiOhttp://forums.canadianbride.com/Topic472886-3-1.aspx[quote][b]Samcat (8/22/2008)[/b][hr]I've been calling "Laura's Dream Bridal" for a week now to find out if the sleeves we ordered for my dress is in. I finally got a call from the owner telling me she has closed down the store. She told me that she has my dress (and sleeves) and I can go pick them up. Or she will honor the contract and still do my alterations. <P>Everyone around me seems to think I should take my dress and run and just find another seamstress for the alterations. What would you do?[/quote]<P>Take your dress and get someone else to do your alterations...JUST TO BE SAFE!!!! that way you know you have your dress....Wed, 27 Aug 2008 08:05:23 GMTJuly2008http://forums.canadianbride.com/Topic472886-3-1.aspxYaaa!!!! soooooo glad to hear sam!!!Tue, 26 Aug 2008 22:35:58 GMTchuliehttp://forums.canadianbride.com/Topic472886-3-1.aspxmy mom picked up my dress tonight. So at least I have it in my possession and now just need to find a seamstress.</P><P>To anyone who purchased a dress from them: if you put any money down, Laura WILL be contacting you. She just started calling all her brides yesterday and is working through the list. She does pick up the messages left at the store. She made sure I got my dress and veil and everything we paid for. I really don't get the feeling she is ripping anyone off or is just up and running away with anyone's money. So call and leave her a message and just be patient. She is sure everyone will get what they paid for.Tue, 26 Aug 2008 22:01:47 GMTSamcathttp://forums.canadianbride.com/Topic472886-3-1.aspxAfter a week of no returned phone calls I decided to go to Laura's Dream Bridal where I ordered my wedding dress and my maid of honour ordered her's. I showed up and the doors where locked, lights out and nothing in the store. My wedding is in nine weeks and now I have no dress! These people knew for a long time they'd be shutting down and have not had the curteousy to call their brides and let them know what is going on. Apparently she moved out of the store overnight last Tuesday... so its been five days, many messages and I haven't heard a word. I'm assuming I've lost my deposit and will not see this dress. This is disguisting.... she should at least have the curteousy to call her clients and let them know WHAT IS UP!Sun, 24 Aug 2008 10:43:35 GMTanobregahttp://forums.canadianbride.com/Topic472886-3-1.aspxDefinatly runnnnn!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I had problems with the first store for my dress and ended up not getting it and having buy a new one because they closed down. Run and Run fast!!!!Sat, 23 Aug 2008 15:06:33 GMTcaitlinmhttp://forums.canadianbride.com/Topic472886-3-1.aspxYeah...of course I'll take it and run. I don't want to chance it. I think<EM> </EM>I was just in shock. It's like my worst nightmare to lose my dress two months before the wedding. I'm going to go pick up my dress on Tuesday. She has agreed to have it ready. <P>Still, it is kind of sad. I really liked Laura, her store and her staff. We had nothing but a positive experience there...well, until this of course.Sat, 23 Aug 2008 11:26:01 GMTSamcathttp://forums.canadianbride.com/Topic472886-3-1.aspxOmg...im like...shocked right now....as you know sam i was at the same store and tried on the dress you bought and almost bought it myself....im SHOCKED she's closing down....my sister found this place when her friend bought her dress and bridesmaids dresses there and had no problems....i went there....brought my friends there...we've all had nothing but fun there....wow...im just STUNNED!!!None of us ordered from there so...i have no idea what she was like...but...as far as meeting her and stuff...soo nice...totally shocked right now!!! hmmm..the things you never knew!!!!Oh and...i agree with everyone else..just take the dress and get it altered elsewhere...people can be nice but you have no idea when things will turn!Sat, 23 Aug 2008 10:24:34 GMTchuliehttp://forums.canadianbride.com/Topic472886-3-1.aspxI'd run too. I'm all about being friendly and respectful but you don't owe her your business. Especially with something so personal to you.</P><P>Good luck!</P><P>JgSat, 23 Aug 2008 10:07:36 GMTjulzzzzhttp://forums.canadianbride.com/Topic472886-3-1.aspxI would pick your dress up as soon as possible. As a PP said, you never know when this lady is going to stop picking up the phone altogether.Sat, 23 Aug 2008 07:11:51 GMTAkaiOhttp://forums.canadianbride.com/Topic472886-3-1.aspxdefinately with out a doubt.. take your dress and run!! Ask around and I'm sure you can find another seamstress in your area. I would not dare leave my dress in a store/with someone who was closing their business... if they run, how do you get your dress back? Get in there ASAP!Fri, 22 Aug 2008 21:14:13 GMTCelestialhttp://forums.canadianbride.com/Topic472886-3-1.aspx[quote][b]kaisag (8/22/2008)[/b][hr][quote][b]huntertobe (8/22/2008)[/b][hr]take and run! TAKE AND RUN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!![/quote]<P>+1[/quote]<BR><BR>+1 <P><FONT size=6>RUUUNNNN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!</FONT>Fri, 22 Aug 2008 19:52:09 GMTRikkehttp://forums.canadianbride.com/Topic472886-3-1.aspxi am glad to hear she is closing (not because she has your dress) but we ordered my moms dress from her and we had a HORRIBLE experience. she lies lies lies so beware.......i would go pick your dress up right now before she no longer picks up the phone. </P><P>remember too...if she decides to go bankrupt.....she owes you nothing...not even a deposit! i think you should start another thread to warn other brides in case they dont already know. Fri, 22 Aug 2008 19:49:32 GMTmelandmarkhttp://forums.canadianbride.com/Topic472886-3-1.aspxTake in and run, better safe then sorryFri, 22 Aug 2008 18:06:27 GMTCelticGhalhttp://forums.canadianbride.com/Topic472886-3-1.aspxTake the dress and run away very fast! I suggest you purchase some new running shoes before picking up the dress to improve your speed.</P><P>Good luck!Fri, 22 Aug 2008 16:45:50 GMTMrsSofaQueenhttp://forums.canadianbride.com/Topic472886-3-1.aspx[quote][b]huntertobe (8/22/2008)[/b][hr]take and run! TAKE AND RUN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!![/quote]</P><P>+1Fri, 22 Aug 2008 16:44:13 GMTkaisaghttp://forums.canadianbride.com/Topic472886-3-1.aspxtake and run! TAKE AND RUN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Fri, 22 Aug 2008 16:34:48 GMThuntertobehttp://forums.canadianbride.com/Topic472886-3-1.aspxTake and run! Easy!Fri, 22 Aug 2008 16:02:49 GMTSoon2bMrsPhttp://forums.canadianbride.com/Topic472886-3-1.aspx[quote][b]Samcat (8/22/2008)[/b][hr]I've been calling "Laura's Dream Bridal" for a week now to find out if the sleeves we ordered for my dress is in. I finally got a call from the owner telling me she has closed down the store. She told me that she has my dress (and sleeves) and I can go pick them up. Or she will honor the contract and still do my alterations. <P>Everyone around me seems to think I should take my dress and run and just find another seamstress for the alterations. What would you do?[/quote]<P>I would take my dress and run, if it is closed the I would be too concerned with where they are storing the merchandise to want to wait. Especially if they plan to liquidate, I would be concerned that my dress might be mixed in with the rest.<P>Before you make your decision, ask where she intends to do the alterations and will you have full access to your dress while these are going on, or is it by appointment only.Fri, 22 Aug 2008 16:00:09 GMTSpiderbabehttp://forums.canadianbride.com/Topic472886-3-1.aspxTake it and run!Fri, 22 Aug 2008 15:58:13 GMTolectra47http://forums.canadianbride.com/Topic472886-3-1.aspxI've been calling "Laura's Dream Bridal" for a week now to find out if the sleeves we ordered for my dress is in. I finally got a call from the owner telling me she has closed down the store. She told me that she has my dress (and sleeves) and I can go pick them up. Or she will honor the contract and still do my alterations. </P><P>Everyone around me seems to think I should take my dress and run and just find another seamstress for the alterations. What would you do?Fri, 22 Aug 2008 15:53:58 GMTSamcat