09/11/09

Totally Tacky

by AnnaBanana1

This seemed to be quite the controversial shop, so I decided to pop in last week because I'd heard so much about it.

Having just moved from New York, I was expecting a typical trendy boutique. Unfortunately, this store only perpetuates the stereotype that women out west spend a fortune to look cheap.

07/29/09

Awesome!!!

by Briansmom

I bought my wedding dress from Mariel's yesterday and went back today to buy a dress for my rehearsal dinner. I have been searching for the perfect dress for some time now. I found the perfect one at Mariel's. Their dresses are unbelievably inexpensive and they are all very unique. I paid $438 for mine and I was willing to spend much more. They salesperson was very helpful. Denise the owner was there as well and she had great ideas and opinions too. I would recommend Mariel's to anyone!!! Make an appointment first but you must go there.

• Pros: inexpensive, helpful

07/01/09

Sooo rude!!!

by OnnaOtaku

This was the first place I walked into to look for my wedding dress and was so excited to get started, but the experience was quickly ruined by the very rude and condescending sales girl. My sister purchased her gown at Mariel for her wedding and had a good experience, but I would find it hard to spend one penny here. When my mother and I said we were there to look at wedding dresses she snapped "I cannot open the cases without an appointment." Which was fine and I understand, but she never offered to help make an appointment or explain the process, furthermore she said "our gowns range in price from $500-$900" and said it in a way like she thought we couldn't afford it.

• Pros: None
• Cons: terrible service