10/15/09

They saved the day

by Beast09

After being kicked out of Ania ON MY WEDDING day (because 10am appt's had arrived and $$ signs were their top priority) I walked to Silver Lining.

My ORIGINAL wedding dress was purchased through Ania and it was RUINED by their promises and ALTERATIONS people.(SEE MY REVIEW OF ANIA)

I frantically went into Silver Lining and they promptly helped me find a WHITE dress that fit...it fit perfectly.

They steamed it, bustled it quickly and added cups in about 45 MINUTES.

They saved the day!

They also gave it to me at a discounted price because she knew it was my SECOND dress.

This was my second trip to the shop. The first time was great as well. They helped me try on MANY dresses. I almost bought my dress there and I wish I would have the FIRST time...

07/07/09

Best place in Portland to find a Wedding Gown

by pajarito

I found the Silver Lining online because I really wanted a dress by Pronovias and there weren't very many options here in Portland. It was the first store I went to in my search for a bridal gown and it was right after they'd moved to their new location. I thought the store was breathtaking, with all their dresses on display and with ample space to move.

I appreciated this place even more when I went to other stores and all the dresses were inside plastic bags and so packed together that you couldn't see what they looked like.

Someone here mentioned that the sales person is cold and barges in on you w/o even knocking. I totally had a different experience AND if we're being completely literal, the dressing rooms have curtains so there is no place to knock. I've been to the store SEVERAL times and NEVER has she come into my dressing room w/o asking me first if it is OK.

Regarding the comment that she's cold, I honestly think that she's just a little bit shy and she's not drooling over you for a commission (unlike other sales people). She knows what she's doing and lets you browse in peace.

Once I made a decision that the dress I wanted was the one at The Silver Lining, I went to them and they knew exactly how to work with the manufacturer and how long it would take for the dress to come in. It was a very simple process, the dress arrived early and I wasn't worrying at the last minute if the dress would get to me in time to get alterations!

They not only have beautiful dresses but very nice accessories as well, I ended up purchasing a beautiful antique pin to add some 'bling' to my dress and it looks absolutely gorgeous.

I would recommend a couple of things to brides: don't get your gown with a custom length, you'll most likely have to get it hemmed. I made the mistake of ordering a custom-length on my dress and I still had to get it hemmed because it was a bit too long. (This means I had to pay twice! $$)

Even though I completely recommend The Silver Lining to any bride (I couldn't be happier with my experience with them), I warn you NOT to use the recommended seamstress called Mimi. I made the horrible mistake of hiring her (she DOES NOT work for The Silver Lining) and it was one COMPLETE disaster. She pinned my dress only on one side so the bodice had weird lumps and the zipper was on so tight that I took a breath later and a button went flying.

Unfortunately, I didn't see these little things when I picked it up (I was alone) and it wasn't until I tried on the dress at home that several things for my attention (for the worse).

I had to hire someone else at the last minute to fix all the mistakes on my dress. Luckily I found a wonderful seamstress called Tatyana - please read through my other reviews to get more information on her - who worked some of her magic.

• Pros: Excellent Selection/ Extremely Knowledgeable on Products
• Cons: Don't hire the seamstress they recommend

06/18/09

DON'T GO!!!!!

by Consumer8

If you make the mistake of buying your dress here your in for it!!! First, they do anything to make a sale, your just a $ walking in there. The lady who did my fitting is cold and doesn't listen to what you're looking for. She didn't help me with any of the dresses I tried on, she barged in on me before knocking, and she seems to have no idea what she's doing...p.s. she's the owners mother.

They are very short and rude on the phone and they seem to work whatever hours they want to and they over charge for everything!!! Once you find your dress I guarantee you will find the same one somewhere else cheaper.

P.S. I'm only giving one star because you have to, if I could I would give no stars!

Good Luck!

• Pros: NONE
• Cons: More expensive horrible service