pearl> it depends on your preference.
What i can suggest to you is:
(1) set a budget
(2) look through their gowns
(3) decide whether to take OTR/MTM
(4) look through their photography albums (or source for external ones)
(5) discuss with each BS on what can they offer to you.
(6) ask them to specify down each item in the invoice etc to avoid any misunderstanding.
the sales staff at the BS tend to be pushy...bt some are quite nice.
Divine Couture> more towards avant-garde gowns..think abt toga gowns with layers of ruffles.
Marg Brides> very good at lace gowns. Go there if you are a lace fan.
la vie> generally i think is OK. No special comments abt them.
graceful image> never heard of them.... pardon my ignorance...
Bridal Veil> same as la vie...
of course u can source ard other BS
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