CocoMio Bridal

After reading the one star review this morning on this site I was quite curious as to how this appointment would go today that we had booked from last week.(when Celtic Brides turned us away). To be honest we didn’t need an okay appointment so I pre-​warned my sister that it could be similar to the weeks before.
My experience was quite opposite. We rocked up a little early to the store at 2.20pm. We were greeted professionally by my sister’s name in a friendly manner and jackets were taken. The only information she asked us was if we wanted tea, could she take our jackets, wedding date, had my sister tried on dresses before and what styles were we interested in. To be honest we had no preference of style as we have had a mixed bag of shopping recently. But i felt the questions gave both parties an idea of what we wanted and how she could help us.
We were then left in peace to browse while she prepared tea.
I actually secretly counted the dresses as my sister browsed as I was curious from the review which said all the dresses were the same. From what I could see there was (and don’t hold me to this) approx. — 17 fishtail, 13 aline and 1 very slinky summer dress with a huge slit… eek (this included the mannequin dresses which were all fishtail on the window). All dresses had different necklines from off the shoulders to strapless, v neck to sleeves and of course some were simple double laces to sparkle dresses. I know I watched my sister in a few of them. She also made a wild card suggestion if the bride wanted to opt for this option to give those a chance of choosing something the bride may have overlooked. Its a good idea as my sister went away with a wild card option.
My sister left the store with a smile and thinking about two dresses (one fishtail and also the slinky slit dress) I liked the no sales pressure approach but she rewards if you know that one of her dresses is your wedding dress. She was also one of the only stores to allow photographs so we could look back at the two favourites. Thanks for that.
Sara also tried on beautiful lace veils, sparkle edged veils and a soft, Italian tulle veil which suited depending on the look you want. Perfect to go with the dresses. Perfect if find a dress elsewhere but want a special veil. Its maybe worth a trip back for that also if she does opt for a different dress elsewhere.
My family enjoyed this experience. Three dresses brought my mother to tears at certain times and considering we have been to other stores that have turned us away or been okay, I believe my sister will try one more store before making her mind up on whether any of these two dresses are her dress.
She doesn’t have time on her side either with an early spring wedding so maybe we will return or maybe she shall find her dress elsewhere. Thank you for the pleasant experience. We will definitely be back for a bridesmaid session and if not maybe a veil.