The Collection Bridal

This was my second stop on my dress hunt. I liked that they do accept walk-​ins, and it was surprisingly not busy at all which was nice. I wanted to come here because I’ve had my eyes on a few Inbal Dror dresses and I knew that the collection carried them. The first thing they do when you walk in, is just ask a few questions about you and your venue and of course your budget. I told them this was only my second time and I was still trying to figure out what I look good in, and that I had dresses in mind that I wanted to try and that I would let «the dress» decide my budget. When I told the consultant that I wanted to try Inbal Dror, she was a little concerned because they are on the pricier side, and she asked me maybe 5 times if I was sure, and kept asking my budget which I thought was really awkward and unnecessary. Maybe because I wasn’t carrying a Louis Vuitton bag and wearing designer clothing she assumed I wouldn’t be suited for a designer dress? She was nice, but that really kind of made me feel awkward and small right from the start. After I assured her of a dollar range I was comfortable to work with, things looked up. I didn’t like that they only had one size of everything, which were runway sizes. All the dresses I tried on were absolutely breathtaking, and I think maybe even some of the prettiest dresses of all the salons I went to, but due to the fact that I couldn’t get any of them to fit me, I just didn’t get that ‘moment’ where you try on a dress and it makes you feel beautiful. I felt like I was trying to be stuffed into everything, and I’m not even that big. My waist is small but the issue is my wide hips. It would be nice if they had more sizes to accommodate more brides. Also, I’m not sure if the AC was broken, but it was extremely hot in there which was really uncomfortable when trying on dresses. Afterwards, even my friends remarked at how hot it was in there and they were not even trying anything on. I really think this shop would be really great if they worked on the bridal experience for all brides, not just a certain type of bride. I don’t remember my consultants name, but she seemed very knowledgeable and I believe wanted to help me find my dress.

There’s a lot going on in this little corner shop on Park Ave. Sitting here thinking about how to describe it to someone, I would almost say it’s like if David’s Bridal tried to open a boutique shop featuring the big name designers. You walk in and you are just overwhelmed with inventory, but then Vera Wang and Monique Lhuillier catch your eye. And for as much as they have — well, stuffed — in this little store you wouldn’t think it would be so loud. But then I realized it was just the personalities of everyone that was helping us.
The Fashion Director — and I hate that I never got her name — is a riot. She’s so much fun and really wants every bride to have a good time. My younger sister is one of those ‘unfortunate’ people that looks good in everything, so sometimes it can be really hard for her to get what she feels is an honest opinion. But these girls were great.
If you’re looking for that ‘Wow’ moment or statement gown, The Collection will probably have exactly what you’re looking for. They’ve got some amazing stuff in that shop.

The dresses are amazing here! The cost are a little over a thousand and climbing depending on style and designer. The ladies were very friendly but I just didn’t like the fact they didn’t let the bride to be try on a dress bc it was out of her price range. It’s her wedding and she should be able to try on anything. I understand they don’t want to get the bride to be’s hopes up if she falls in love w it! But let that be up to the bride to be, it’s her decision!
Overall: amazing dresses but not liking the service very much!

So the ladies who work here are kind of like a second mother to everyone who walks through the door. They always seem to know what’s best, without being too pushy about it, and have a concerned yet calm attitude towards your needs.
I came here for my friend’s final dress fitting and also ordered my bridesmaid dress through them.
The store itself has that special mom and pop place feel to it, however it is filled with designer gowns (which also tend to be pricey). Maybe not the best place for a bride-​to-​be on a budget, but the right place to shop if you want to feel like a special, beautiful bride-​to-​be.
There was even a cute little girl in here oohing and aahing at all the bride-​to-​bes trying on gowns. Gazing at all the ladies like they were fairy princesses, she even requested photos with a few of the ladies in gowns-​which honestly was so cute, rather than annoying!
The bridesmaid dress I ordered through them turned out to be slightly too big, but from what I’ve heard about bridesmaid dresses this seems to be the norm. I normally am closer to a size 6, however the ladies here insisted I should order a size 8. The ladies here rationalized that it was better to be safe than sorry when it came to ordering my dress (better to have a loose fitting dress you can take in, rather than an inappropriately tight dress!)
The employees here are patient and sweet. The Collection is definitely a special place with great customer service.

They have Vera Wang and Monique Lhuillier, and you’re gonna wanna try them on, admit it! You’re going to go in there and try on a Vera Wang gown and you’re going to look at yourself in the mirror and you’re going to want to spend twice, three, four, five times the money you had expected to spend. You’re going to find yourself standing in front of the mirror on that little platform and the saleswomen and your mother and your best friend and someone walking past outside – all those people are going to be standing there looking up at you with their hands clasped in front of them and that wide-​eyed look on their faces, and you’re not going to be able to resist it. You’re not going to be able to resist the feeling that comes when people look at you that way, and then you are going to start to think of the first time he sees you like this… in the dress…
It is a small, crowded little store. The saleswomen are very helpful. Every dress has been tried on many, many times so the samples are a bit worn and yellow. They have a good selection of accessories that they can add to your gown to bring the price up.
It’s a good experience, putting on that Vera Wang. That woman knows how to design a wedding dress, it can’t be denied. If you can tear yourself away from that dress of hers you just fell in love with, maybe you will end up buying your dress somewhere else. But, probably – you’ll find yourself back at the Collection.

The dresses here are definitely a bit on the pricey side. But if you’re looking for stellar, designer gown here’s the place for you. I wouldn’t consider myself a Bridezilla and I’m not all about designer names, but I found this bridal shop to have the best selection of dresses in greater Orlando. My problem was that I didn’t want one of those poofy princess gowns and that’s what pretty much every store sells. Except for The Collection. They have the poofy, obnoxious gowns but they also stock other gorgeous dresses. Unfortunately I had to fall in love with one of their Vera Wang’s. It was pricey but totally worth it since the dress was so unique and totally me.
The service at The Collection was also the best I experienced while shopping for gowns. The clerks are very attentive and yes they do come into the dressing room with you while you undress and stuff. But they’re mostly older ladies and it’s not like they haven’t seen boobs before.