LisaMonique
Wedding: 08/07/2009
Reviews:
6
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They gave me a better deal than Madeleine's in Portsmouth. Their seamstress Maria was wonderful and they steamed my dress right then and there when I asked, so I wouldn't have to drive back again and pick it up.
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Reviewed On:
08/09/2009
Services Used:
Dress & Attire
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LaurieMaryland
Wedding: 05/31/2009
Reviews:
6
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I was an out of town bride buying a dress in Massachusetts for a Maryland wedding. I was very concerned about getting the dress in time and the staff at Cristina’s made it happen!
I did have some issues with the dress and all were handled in time for the wedding. My mom and I had very specific requirements for my bridal gown and were able to find the perfect Casa Blanca gown. Nancy worked with us to find the dress and was pleasant and kind without being pushy. She listened to our concerns and price range and made sure we were looking at dresses that best fit my needs. We ordered the dress very close to the designer’s deadline and Steve (the owner) made sure to call me as soon as the dress arrived so I could schedule my travel to come up for the fittings.
I ended up needing four fittings for my gown. Maria was the seamstress who worked on my dress and she was a miracle worker. I have to admit that needing the four fittings was frustrating, but Cristina’s staff made sure that the dress was perfect, that it fit right and was comfortable. I am indebted to them for their perseverance. When the dress arrived it was too long and I had long just enough weight to make us all worry that it would fall down. Maria added straps (at my father’s request!), fixed the hem and created a bustle that made the dress even more beautiful. Maria even added an inner belt to make sure the dress would stay up at the last minute. Everyone was thrilled with the outcome.
I’m not a bride with tons of knowledge about what I wanted in a veil. I completely relied on Steve and Nancy to not only choose the veil, but chose the length and make sure it arrived on time. Incredible service once again and it was perfect.
Getting the dress and veil down to Maryland was more stressful than I anticipated, but Steve and everyone at Cristina’s wrapped the dress and told me exactly how to do it. When I called a few days before my wedding asking for advice about wrinkling and how to handle the dress Steve was patient and helpful. I am so thankful for everyone at Cristina’s and I would highly recommend their services. I plan on asking them to preserve my and my sister’s dresses in the near future.
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Reviewed On:
06/20/2009
Services Used:
Dress & Attire
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Dani
Wedding: 07/05/2008
Reviews:
1
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I just got married on July 5th, and bought everything at Cristina's; wedding gown, veil, shoes and bridesmaid dresses. Everything was perfect, I highly reccommend Cristina's. The salespeople are so helpful and are not pushy at all, (like some other bridal stores in the area.) My salesperson was Mary and she picked out my gown for me, she was great. I also brought my dress back after the wedding because they offer preservation! I had a wonderful experience at Cristina's!
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Reviewed On:
07/23/2008
Services Used:
Dress & Attire
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amya
Wedding: 04/26/2008
Reviews:
5
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I purchased my wedding dress, veil, and accessories (hair pins, brooch) from Cristina's and enjoyed the process from beginning to end. I went to several other stores where I didn't feel nearly as comfortable as I did at Cristina's. I worked with Nancy, who is extremely down to earth and honest and immediately knew what I was looking for and found a dresss for me that could not have been more perfect. She also helped me accessorize so as to make it unique to my style and personality. The dress came in right on schedule and I was very happy with the alteration process. Everyone at Cristina's was a pleasure to work with and very professional. I whole heartedly recommend them to other brides.
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Reviewed On:
12/19/2008
Services Used:
Dress & Attire
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Katie
Wedding: 09/15/2007
Reviews:
5
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Very nice selection of gowns; great designers. Boutique style shop with personalized service.
The best part: Unlike other bridal salons in the Boston area, you can pick out the dresses you want to try on!!
Maria is fabulous and has a great eye to help you find the right dress. I also bought my shoes here as they have a fairly large selection of shoes.
I purchased: Jim Hjelm dress; Paris crystal headpiece; a custom veil (worked with the veil woman to select the color, trim, material, length, fullness and style & colors of scattered crystals); Dyeables shoes - dyed to match my blush pink dress).
Also, my bridesmaids and jr. bridesmaid got their dresses here for 15% off - a perk of purchasing your dress and ordering their dresses here. My mother bought her Mother of the Bride dress here, and her Mother of the Groom dress for my brother's upcoming wedding.
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Reviewed On:
11/22/2007
Services Used:
Dress & Attire
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smckenna
Wedding: 06/16/2006
Reviews:
5
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The consultant I worked with actually picked out the gown I wore! When I went for my first fitting there was a grease stain on the dress and it had been measured incorrectly but they were quick to resolve the issues. (Unfortunately I wore a lower heel, but it all worked out>) We also bought the bridesmaid gowns here because they offer a discount. Great selection of gowns & bridesmaid dresses. The staff was wonderful and very easy to work with.
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Reviewed On:
04/29/2008
Services Used:
Dress & Attire
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Ipswich_Bride_05
Wedding: 08/13/2005
Reviews:
6
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Cristina's was okay. They had a nice variety of gowns at various prices. The staff was a bit underwhelming in their professionalism. I heard them making comments about customers within earshot. I was between two dresses that I loved, one of which had a mocha colored sash which I was nervous about trying to match to other wedding items. I later learned that the sash was available in many colors, but the saleswoman never mentioned it and I bought the dress without the sash. My dress took longer than they had told me to come in, which was nerve-wracking since we were scheduled to move out of state prior to the wedding. My phone calls to inquire about delivery were handled very rudely. Bottom line: go somewhere else.
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Reviewed On:
07/15/2008
Services Used:
Dress & Attire
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