This past weekend I had the honor of having Sandy Jackson as my consultant and she was absolutely extraordinary! She didn't look at me just as another "sale/bride", but she actually cared about how I felt at that moment and how I would on my wedding day. When I first made the appointment she is the one who answered the phone and I was able to give her my entire story and explain why this was going to be such an emotional and bittersweet moment in my life. Because of that, she refused to let me settle and did not give up until she found "the one" that I always pictured in my head, ever since I was a little girl. Not once did she get frustrated with me, or try to convince me to love something just to make the appointment go by quicker or to just make a sale. Each dress I tried on she stopped and asked me "what do you like, what don't you like, and what is missing". One of the last dresses I tried on was a princess ballgown (JUST FOR MOM), and Sandy knew immediately it wasn't for me. As badly as I would have loved to have that actual Cinderella feeling while walking down the isle, it simply was just too much dress for me. I finally told her exactly what I have always pictured myself walking down the isle in, and at that very moment she walked away, came back with 3 dresses, and gave me one of the most difficult decisions of my life. Each one was exactly what I was looking for, and all 3 of them were out of this world stunning and beautiful! I ended up going with the 2nd one simply because it had a little bit more sparkle, and I can honestly say, if it wasn't for Sandy, I don't think I would have ever found "that dress" I have always dreamed about. From the very beginning Sandy made my whole wedding gown search so much easier and more exciting. I gave her a strict budget over the phone and told her I could not go over no matter what. Not once, did she come back with a dress that was over my budget, and that alone meant so much because it showed me she didn't want me to fall in love with a gown that would always just be a fantasy and not a reality. Her honesty is remarkable! Even when I was trying on gowns she would tell me if something didn't look right, or if it wasn't good enough, or if she knew that I would have a tough time with the dress on my wedding day because I happen to be extremely small. The entire staff at Alexandra's is amazing! They are all so welcoming, have so much energy, and really take pride in making someone's fantasy become a reality. But I do have to say, from the moment I stepped through the doors, Sandy made me feel as if I was officially living in my own personal fairy tale. I wasn't just another "bride" to her; she took the time and got to really know me, which that right there, made the "hunt" so much easier. Without a doubt, I will be going back there to get my bridesmaid's dresses, grandmother's dress, flower girl's dress, and whatever else I can think of just to get my hands on another one of their gorgeous gowns. As I said before, everyone that works there is absolutely amazing! However, if you have the chance to have your appointment with Sandy, I highly recommend putting the request in. I promise, the moment you meet her, you will immediately start to feel as if you are in your own Disney movie. And, a little fun fact, I actually just got engaged this past January in DISNEY WORLD!!! I finally got my real life fairy tale that I always dreamed of and Sandy contributed to it, by finding my dress that was made and fit for a princess!! With that being said, Sandy I can't thank you enough for everything!! You are absolutely amazing and I can't wait to come back with my bridesmaids!! And to all of the other brides, Happy Wedding Gown hunting and Congratulations!!! Here's to Love, Laughter, and your Happily Ever After. -xoxo- read more