La Sposa Bridal

05/07/09

Fantastic experience!

by flwasun79 at Citysearch

I am truly shocked to read some of the negative comments posted about La Sposa and Margherita, the owner. I also stumbled into La Sposa after leaving Vows, which was truly a terrible experience. From the minute I walked in, Margarita told me what would look good on me and brought me out the most beautiful dresses to choose from...now, mind you, from the get go, I did NOT really love the ones she chose for me, but I humored her and tried them, and guess what? I loved one after the other, and fell in love with the final dress I tried as soon as I put it on. It was very different from what I ever imagined myself in, but I knew it was the one, as did my mother and sister. As for the no labels, over charging, and only accepting cash, I am not sure where that information came from...we charged the down payment on my dress and head piece, the samples I tried on did have labels, and the night after M ordered my dress for me, she called to let me know the exact style numbers, etc. so I could have a picture onlne. When I did my own search for it online, I typically found it to be at least $300-$400 more than what I paid. Trust me ladies...please do go to La Sposa bridal. You won't regret it!!

• Pros: wonderful service; reasonably priced; knowledgable owner
• Cons: sometimes crowded due to small size

01/22/09

WONDERFUL Experience

by msc73 at Citysearch

I had a FABULOUS experience with La Sposa Bridal. I had actually picked out a Demetrios dress out of a magazine and could not find one single bridal shop who either had the dress or was willing to purchase a sample dress for me without actually purchasing the dress before I saw it, until I met Margherita!

She ordered the dress as a sample dress and I loved it so she ordered the dress for me right away. She is a woman who really knows her alterations and her work is wonderful, everything was perfect, I only needed 1 fitting and when i picked up my dress i could not have been more happy.

Margherita is an honest, talented woman who was a pleasure to work with, she was professional and was very friendly to both me and my family. I completely trusted her and she gave me the dress of my dreams. Thank you Margherita!!

01/11/09

Great Experience and Would Pick La Sposa Again in a Heartbeat...

by kharalinalyn at Citysearch

I just wanted to say that I am very disheartened after reading the poor reviews that were posted for La Sposa. My experience has been nothing but positive since the day I walked in and met Margherita...Whoever said she was rude and pushy must not have given her the chance to know her. She's got her opionions and she's not afraid to share them, but she's earned it after the years she's been running Las Sposa. I too, was caught a little off guard when I first went to try dresses on at her store. She told me that she "knows brides" and that I had to try a dress that was nothing like the ones I was trying or liking. But, kudos to her for pushing me to try it because the second I put it on, that was it...Done. It was the one. And, I couldn't be more in love with my dress. She also picked out, and held onto a Mother of the Bride dress that she knew would be perfect for my mother...And, bullseye again because my mother bought that dress the same day she went to try it on. She also helped me pick the perfect color for my bridesmaids dresses, ordered swatches so I could include them in the cards I was sending them with dress and shoe info., & said she'd make sashes herself for my girls to add the finishing touch to the dresses. She's definitely an excentric woman who isn't aftraid to speak her mind, but she's right when she says she knows what she's doing. Not to mention she's got a heart of gold & cares about every bride to be who walks in that door. Sooo...just wanted to say to anyone who reads those ugly postings, I hope you read this one after because I've had nothing but wonderful experiences everytime I've stepped foot in the door. So, believe what you'd like, but I say she and the girls, Maria and Lisa who work with her, are fabulous. So, to all brides to be out there, I say you'd be lucky to have the experience I've had had doing business at La Sposa for what's going to be a year in February. Overall, I give La Sposa a 5 star rating no questions asked.

01/09/09

Wonderfully support shpw, excellent selection also

by LisaClifford at Citysearch

I was married in October and had am amazingly supportive and postive experience with Margharita at this very nice shop. I ended up buying my dress, jewelry and shoes here all within a few hours. I thought that she was extremely generous with her time with me, she was also very kind. My dress was ready in a timely fashion and my dress was taken in perfectly to fit me. I highly recommend this shop. I am very surprised to have read anything negative on this site about experiences here as my mom and I are very picky with high expectations and we had a very easy pleasant experience here.

11/24/08

Best shop out there!

by 2007Bride at Citysearch

Like the 2 bries that posted just before me, I dont understand the negitive remarks some girls have said about La Sposa. I was married in late fall 2007 and just recently remembered to come and post my experience on here. I delt mostly with the owner of La Sposa, Margherita who honestly is about the sweetest, most honest woman out there, and I could tell right away that she was totaly commmited to her shop, and "her brides" as she calls them. She puts her all into making sure she takes care of anyone who is in the store. When I was looking for my dress I wasnt worried about who made the dress, I just was trying to find a certian look, and when I did, La Sposa was more then happy to rush order the dress for me since I kind of dragged my feet and only had around 4 months till my wedding date! (eek!) The dress came in with tons of time to spare, and by adding a fuller pettycoat (which I wanted anyhow), I didnt even need the length done on my gown! The price was the best I could find (I called around after ordering and hearing from a friend that the shop she used in NH for her dress jacked up the price) and I was shocked to find that every other store in all of MA and NH was quoting me $300-$500 more then what I paid INCLUDING my rush charge! I also got my bridesmaids dresses there and my flower girls', and they all looked fabulous! Last May my friend got married in VT and I had La Sposa order my gown for her wedding, it was perfect and while other girls had alteration issues from the shop they used, my dress had none! The price for alteration was very fair as well! The service I got and the warmth and connection I felt while at La Sposa was amazing. This is a small boutique shop, not a chain store like Davids Bridal, so its much more personal of an experience, I loved it. Now my husband and I are expecting our first baby in Feb and La Sposa is handling the ordering of my baby's Baptism gown. I will continue to go to La Sposa and Margherita for any future events!

• Pros: good selection, quality items, FABULOUS service, awesome knowledgable staff, free parking, easy to get to

11/17/08

wonderful experience!!

by Maryann2009 at Citysearch

I had the most wonderful experience at La Sposa. I met the owner and she helped me to find the dress of my dreams. I am appalled at how many negative things I have read on here, but some people are just never happy. Me...I am so happy!!!! I ordered my bridal gown and 8 bridesmaid dresses for my summer 2009 wedding. Since I didn't have my mom to help me with this special decision, the owner really helped me feel special and she felt like a mother to me. I gave her the biggest hug I could. I hope other brides will get that special feeling when they look for the dress of their dreams at La Sposa.

Maryann

• Pros: special feeling

11/17/08

Excellent customer service that you just don't find anymore

by gratefulbride at Citysearch

I am shocked at the horrible reviews La Sposa has received on this site. From the second I walked in I instantly felt welcome. I was amazed at how much time Donatella had spent with me trying to find the perfect dress. She looked at all the pictures I had torn out of magazines, and from there determined some dresses that would fit what I was looking for, and one particular dress she had in mind for me ended up being my dream dress.They have the incredible ability to visualize the whole event and coordinate the style and look you want. I was so thrilled with my dress and the service I received from the shop that I got the bridesmaid dresses there, my mom got her dress there, and we all had our alterations done there as well. The prices were reasonable and everything went smoothly. When my dress arrived, the size they ordered for me fit so perfectly that I hardly had to have any alterations made (except to the length). Margarita, the owner, was absolutely wonderful to us, and my mom and I really felt like part of her family by the end of our whole experience. I can't say enough wonderful things about this place and about Margarita and the entire La Sposa staff. I hope that you won't be scared off by reading the nasty reviews on this site, because if you are you will seriously be missing out.

• Pros: excellent customer service, knowledgeable and accommodating staff, great selection of dresses
• Cons: None! I had a great experience here and would recommend it to anyone.

07/07/08

finally a good experience

by me2u03103 at Citysearch

The saleswoman, and the owner were very patient, kind and understanding. They really helped me out. the owner knows what she's talking about, and is very experienced. she does all the alterations which makes knowing what will work soo easy. Other dress shops were uninterested with helping me add sleeves to my dress. not only was she willing she didn't seem put off, and had ideas on how to do it to make it look nice

• Pros: service, knowledge, onsite alterations

06/04/08

Fast and reliable service

by Natalie0407 at Citysearch

Margarita (the owner) is a nice Italian lady who will work with yout on finding your dream gown. Personally, I wanted a non-traditional dress (red) from a Maggy Sottero catalog that wasn't in stock in any of the Boston area bridals. However, Margarita found it and ordered it from the Maggie Sottero rep and got it within 2 weeks! (normally it takes at least twice as longer). Highly recommended!

05/28/08

great experience

by ecnickels at Citysearch

I went to La Sposa because, to my knowledge, it is the only store in the boston area that carries the La Sposa line (also carries other designers). It doesn't look like much from the outside but Margarita, the owner, was great and I tried on some very beautiful dresses. I ultimately went with a gown from a different store (it was a tough choice) but I had a great experience at La Sposa. I thought her prices were very reasonable, certainly comparable to other bridal stores... as other reviewers pointed out, you can often find things cheaper online but who knows what you're going to wind up with fit-wise/condition and what guarantees you'll receive. Because I didn't buy my dress there, I can't comment on the alterations service. However, I definitely recommend visiting La Sposa when wedding dress shopping the greater Boston area.