03/31/09

Good place if you know what you are looking for

by FS

The reason I got my dress from Olga's Bridal is because it is listed as the only authorized reseller of Maggie Sottero in Tampa (see Maggie's website).

I agree with the other reviews about not getting too much attention from the employees (Michelle and Olga are very busy all the time), but for me this wasn't a problem because I prefer to be left alone anyway.

When I went there I already knew exactly what I wanted. It took me only 1 hour to try a dress and place the order to another dress that I had previously found on Maggie's website.

Prices are reasonable and the selection is ok.

Service was not bad... at least not for me.

But I do agree that most brides like a lot of attention, help, suggestions, care and time to think about the options, etc. and Olga's Bridal could improve its service to best serve this clientele.

• Pros: Authorized Reseller of Maggie Sottero
• Cons: No angled mirrors to see the back of the dress

01/22/09

Very Happy Customer

by FinsUp0508

I must admit that I looked at these reviews before I went shopping and was a little skeptical about going to Olga's, but every time I found a dress on-line or in a magazine I wanted to try on, I found Olga's name as the place to go. I went anyway, and have had a great experience with Olga's thus far. I have not had my fitting appointment yet, but I did buy my dress there (it is in and I have tried it on), and my girls bought their dresses there. So far, I have no complaints whatsoever. They might be a little more no-nonsense and a little less "sugary sweet", than some brides might be accustomed to or expecting, but all the ladies have been very helpful, in my opinion. They have a huge selection of wedding dresses to fit into any budget, and the selection of bridesmaid and special occasion dresses is very impressive, as well. I would recommend going on an off day rather than on a Saturday as, of course, it is their busiest day. It is a small shop and it is wall-to-wall gowns, bridesmaid dresses, and accessories. I went in on a Wednesday and the associate I worked with, Diane, was great!! She let us pull dresses ourselves, but also found out what I was looking for and pulled some for me. She actually picked out THE perfect dress for me based on my description of what I wanted. If you have fun with them, they will have fun with you!

If you are a high-maintenance "princess bride" who wants people to coo and drool over you, then maybe go to Demetrios first to get more of a "bridal experience", but if you want a quality dress at a reasonable price (reasonable as far as a wedding dress goes!), then I would highly recommend Olga's!

• Pros: Great quality dresses, great selection
• Cons: Lack of dressing room space and angled mirrors

01/08/09

Dresses at a decent price

by AnimalLover16

I have now been to Olga's Bridal twice. It was the first shop that i went to so i wasn't sure what to expect. The costumer service was ok but it depends what you are looking for. I went with my sister so i wanted to be left alone. My sister and I looked around and tryed on some dresses which is exactly what i wanted, but we didn't get much help from the employees. If you want to have someone to help you and you are shopping alone, i wouldn't recommend going here. I ended up going back and ordering my dress from here because it was decently priced and i really loved it. After reading the reviews and meeting the employees i don't plan to get my alterations done here though. If you can put up with a little rudeness and don't mind shopping for yourself then i would at least go and look at their selection. The dresses are very pretty and i am happy with the one i ordered. Just not the people, but business is business.

• Pros: Nice dresses at a decent price
• Cons: Poor Costumer Service