I Do Bridal Couture

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Rachel Jeanson

First off I am a maid of honor to a bride who has tried this Boutique before. We visited this Boutique a few weeks ago and we werent entirely impressed. Neither one of us enjoyed the experience all that much. The quality of the service was only good however the quality of the garments would be considered very good thats why we gave it an overall "good" quality. The appeal prior to the appointment was very good, we were excited to try this Boutique. However, the appeal afterward was pretty poor so we gave it an overall of "good" also. I cant really say I would suggest this to a bride looking for a dress though. The service was okay. My best friend had a pretty large budget ($3,000-$3,500) and the website made it seem like that would definitely be enough to have many options. When we got there we were greated by a very nice lady who turned out to be the assistant. She was really sweet the entire time. Then after that, we were greeted by Ramsey who is the owner I believe. The assistant was very sweet and helpful but Ramsey was a little rude. She didnt really like the bridal party looking at the dresses in the store and she wasnt extremely friendly in telling us that. Then there was the actual trying on of the dresses. Even with a max of $3,500 the selection was very slim! There were like 5 ball gowns in the entire store (half of which are closer to $6,000) and the rest were A line and mermaids; by the rest I mean like out of maybe 30 dresses in the entire store. So the selection was pretty poor. To us it felt like the owner was just kind of ready to get the appointment over with since we were looking for ball gowns. She kind of made us feel like we werent important customers to her. No one was flat out rude to us but we would have liked to be treated a little more like customers and less like people just looking at dresses. She didnt even suggest other styles to us. It just really seemed like she wanted us out of there. This plus the lack of selection has got us preparing for a trip to Atlanta to Bridals by Lori. We had another friend buy her dress there, plus we have all seen "Say Yes to the Dress Atlanta", and she absolutely loved it! She only had a $1,500 budget but they still treated her like royalty and she found the perfect dress! All in all I would say give them a chance but dont expect too much especially if you want a ball gown.

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claire sanchez

My search for my wedding dress was long and extensive.. i went to every, single place in new orleans and in baton rouge that sells wedding dresses, so i have lots of places to compare! I Do Bridal Couture was, by far, the best overall experience. The owner, Ramsey Sims, makes it a point that the appointment is completely focused around you, and finding your dress. they actually lock the door during your appointment so no one is walking in during your time there - i really didnt realize how important that was until i went other places where my appointment was interrupted. I Do also has an amazingly well-edited collection of dresses. After going to every place in South Louisiana, everything started looking the same and i was nervous that i wouldnt find anything anywhere. I Dos selection is so well-chosen - they really only carry the best dresses that are beautiful and unique and flattering - not rack after rack of the same dress over and over... they have many different types of dresses for different types of weddings and brides, but its not so many that youre overwhelmed. its an incredibly well-chosen collection of dresses. The I Do girls also really know their designers, know how their dresses fit, and know which ones you should try; the dress that i am getting married in would not have been the one that i would have picked, but Ramsey just knew and she was right! Its the most beautiful dress in the world and she knew it would look fabulous on me! i didnt try on any dresses like it anywhere else, and probably wouldnt have thought to if I hadnt gone to I Do. Im so glad I did!! I Do has a fantastic selection, a variety of price points, and extraordinary service; you really cant get any better than this. I had such an amazing experience at I Do... i would absolutely recommend the experience to anyone looking for a dress!

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Elizabeth Arkley

As a newly-engaged Baton Rouge bride with a wedding in a quick 6 months, I knew I had to start gown shopping immediatly. I love shopping to a fault and never even considered not being able to find the dress of my dreams. I shopped EVERYWHERE in Baton Rouge, New Orleans and every little bridal shop this state has to offer...and to my surprise, was VERY disappointed. Everywhere I went, I was rushed, pushed, pulled, questioned, insulted and pressured---and STILL had no gown to show for all of it. Nothing about my experiences was special. Nothing wowd me. Then I heard about "I Do Bridal Couture" and called the owner, Ramsey. She assured me that she could help and that I didnt need to panic (I was totally panicking anyway). I met with Ramsey and we decided that the best route for the vision I had was a custom designed gown by a designer she carries, Heidi Elnora. Ramsey went 110% above and beyond to help me with my dream. She guided me through A ZILLION styles, cuts, fabrics, and helped me specify what exactly it was that I wanted, which I realized...I hadnt known what I really wanted. The care, attention to detail, and expertise that Ramsey utilizes with every one of her brides shows in her shop, too. The shop is a little slice of heaven, right in the middle of Baton Rouge. Not only does it have a swanky, yet elegant environment (youre greeted with champagne and get the TOTAL princess experience), but they EXCLUSIVELY carry a few lines that I was dying to try on. All in all, you really cant compare this shopping experience to anything that south Louisiana has to offer because its just so special and completely bride-centered. I call Ramsey my Bride Whisperer---and I have no doubt that shell make many, many more (head case, panicky, overwhelmed) brides as happy as I am!

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Lillian Whitesell

Upon reading below reviews, I am baffled that anyone could speak negatively about this establishment. The staff was beyond professional, personable, and genuinely wonderful. I am a fan of good service, as it can make or break an entire experience. The staff here goes above and beyond to make sure that you and your guests are comfortable and all of their questions are answered. When you are a bride, you have many, many decisions to make. I enjoyed this experience so much because there were only a few choices, but the choices are quality and extremely classy. They certainly shared my taste. Now, if you like digging through rows of ugly gowns, you probably do need to go somewhere else. All of their gowns are stunning. Instead of sorting through hundreds of dresses for hours that might suit you, and then trying them on and feeling frustrated and exhausted at the end of the day, you leave I Do feeling refreshed and estatic about the dress you just chose. The day that I went dress shopping, I Do was the first place that I visited. We chose to go a couple of other places after that, just to be sure. However, I found myself thinking back to the dress and experience at I Do, and it could not be out done. I purchased my dress here, and I cannot wait for it to come in so I can see it again. It is everything I wanted and more. Kudos to Ramsey (the owner) for going above and beyond what a bridal gown shopping experience should be.

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