After a couple months of searching, I came across a beautiful Pronovias dress that I saw online that I absolutely fell in love with. The issue was the $$$$! I did a search on shops in ktown and learned about the renting option, so I called Bella and let them know the dress I was looking for. Without even putting me on hold, Bella NOT ONLY confirmed that they had that dress, but they ALSO informed me of a new dress that Essence of Australia just came out with that is very similar, cheaper in price, and even cheaper to rent! I immediately set up an appt. which was EASY compared to most shops that have limited availability.
When I visited, I was absolutely shocked to see the selection. After visiting 9 shops up until that point, I noticed I saw every dress I previously tried on. Bella, BY FAR, has the widest selection. Bella doesn't do the frou-frou thing - it's not like a Pinterest spot that has a chevron rug and signs of "she said yes to the dress", but honestly, who needs another one of those?! If you are looking for that experience, go to a useless fancy one first THEN Bella to actually find your dress.
At each appointment, the family was incredibly helpful, hospitable and straight forward. They are detailed which I really appreciate - forthcoming on price, payment options, process, etc. They NEVER came off too sales-y, which did happen at other shops and was incredibly frustrating; Bella gives you space, freedom of time and no pressure. Bella has flat prices.
Renting my EoA dress was the best decision - price also comes WITH ALTERATIONS, which I couldn't believe! Some spots in ktown will make the bottom more of a bubble dress and just pin it under, but at Bella, they full-on alter the dress for your body -- it's INCREDIBLE! Price ALSO includes your choice of veil *I was shocked! AND any jewelry. They also have a great variety of hair pieces & belts!