Working with the staff of Soliloquy Bridal was an absolute delight! I loved every moment of the process. As I mentioned in my last review, Miriam was right on when choosing a dress for me - I purchased the first one she suggested! It was so perfect for me and the look I wanted to achieve for my wedding day. She was also very respectful of our (admittedly kinda tight) budget and was upfront at all times. With the help of the Soliloquy staff, I pulled off the simple elegant look I was going for without breaking the bank! I felt absolutely gorgeous on my wedding day!
There are so many wonderful perks to being a Soliloquy bride that you should know about. Here are just a few:
1) You get a first class experience when trying on dresses. I only went dress shopping with my mom, which was fabulous, and we were the only ones in the store, so we had Miriam all to ourselves (go dress shopping on a Friday afternoon, ladies)! However, the store is able to accommodate larger groups, and they can even Skype with a loved one who can't make it to the appointment! Once you find your dream dress, they break out the champagne and give a champagne toast! Also, the store is magnificent and meticulously kept. The floors shine invitingly as you walk around the store with beautiful gowns lining the walls. Even the air smells wonderful in the store!
2) Once you purchase your dress and before your actual dress arrives, Soliloquy allows you to "visit your dress"!! While planning my wedding, I was also studying for the CPA exam, so you can imagine I was rather stressed. However, every other week, I would treat myself to a visit to Soliloquy to try on the "floor model" of my dress! One time I brought in the shoes I purchased to be sure they matched. Another time, I brought in some jewelry, or tried my hair in different styles. But sometimes, I would just put on the dress and admire myself in the mirror. The dresses they sell at Soliloquy will make you want to look at yourself in the mirror all day (especially my gorgeous silk Heidi Elnora dress!)!
3) You can participate in trunk shows for dresses and accessories. This is a great way to see a wider selection of products that the designers offer, and I also found it really neat to be able to meet the designers who created the different elements of my bridal outfit. Very cool!
4) You can also participate in a style day where you can get a trial run of your hair and makeup on your big day. I was very pleased with the results of Shaunda (hair) and Liz's (makeup) efforts, and ended up hiring Shaunda for my wedding day. It was so much fun to get my hair and makeup done and then get to put on the "floor model" of my dress and veil to see the entire look - there may have been a few tears shed by all in the shop (me and my mom, plus the Soliloquy staff and hair & makeup ladies). It was quite a magical moment.
5) You have an opportunity to work with Sondra, wonder seamstress! She is quite amazing. She made the small adjustments needed on my dress quickly and cost effectively, and always had a smile to share! She was so wonderful to work with, and I expected no less from my experiences with the rest of the Soliloquy staff.
6) The Soliloquy staff will make you feel like part of the Soliloquy family. There are hugs and smiles all around when you enter and leave the store. The staff is always genuinely glad to see you. Plus, Miriam and Sondra were so wonderful with helping to sooth my stress when I picked up my dress 2 days before my wedding - I was worrying that I wouldn't get everything on my to-do list done in time. They helped me get smiling and laughing again and then sent me on my way with hugs and reassurance.
Having found my dream dress, it was important to me that my mom find the perfect Mother of the Bride dress. She had tried on many dresses from department stores, but they were all either age-inappropriate or much too frumpy in either style or color. Miriam to the rescue! She selected an absolutely gorgeous gown for my mom - the perfect color, cut, and just...everything! My mother looked stunning in her Soliloquy dress. I highly recommend checking out the Soliloquy special occasion dress inventory for your mother, too! They also carry bridesmaid and flower girl dresses. You could outfit your entire wedding party just at one store! Fantastic!
By now, I hope you can tell how much I loved every aspect of my experience with Soliloquy Bridal. I hope that every bride has the opportunity to feel so special leading up to her wedding day. Luckily, you do - make a visit to Soliloquy #1 on your to-do list! In my opinion, Soliloquy rivals Disney as "The Happiest Place On Earth" =) read more