What is the difference between couture and bridal shops?

Good question. I don't know the differences, but the couture dresses seem a little fancier. What do you think?

Quality of the fabric, designer, design details. So you're right, the couture gowns are incredibly gorgeous. But the price can choke a mule. LOL

Coutour is just another way of saying expensive! LOL But it is just like Phenomonique said "Quality of the fabric, designerand design details are what makes a dress cooutout. Coutour boutiques usually offer designer and even one of a kind handcrafted dresses. But watch those sales people, they are really smooth and they WILL have you loving and convinced that you have to have a $3,000 to $3,500 dress.

All you'll right but 2ndtime, you are being kinda nice...girl you know those prices are astronomical...To me some couture are really not wearable, they are just run way styles. I do not care too much for David's bridal too...his styles are really becoming to common, you can actually identify a David's bridal gown. Keep looking girl and ask Phenomonique to help.

Hi Nikkitp check your personal notes.

I thought I was the only one not impressed with David's Bridal. But, my girlfriend found a beautiful dress at David's. It was phenomenal with navy blue details etc. I guess the idea is just to look as beautiful as you can. In this instance, I think there is no better gift than time. You have time to look for what you want. Let us know when you find it. The ladies of Vibride have EXCELLENT taste!!!

By the way Nikkitp, that gown you loved is Haute Couture. It's beautiful, but like I said before, take you time. Look at other gowns.

Haute Couture are exclusive designs, which means that designer can charge a mega grip for it. Couture indicates higher quality fabrics are used the create a design, and you only have to pay a grip for this. LOL!! And like CharlotteModebe pointed out, most of it to over the top to wear. Have you looking like BIG BIRD at the alter.

Hi Ladies I'm new to the board and I just want to say if you are on a budget please try ebay.com for just about any and everything you can think of pertaining to your wedding. Evan your wedding dress, rings, favors and etc!

Hey queentheresa...welcome to the site, before yor purchase anything from anywhere, contact our girl Phenomonique, she is our [vibrides] personal wedding diva...she can find anything and the price at which she can find it is amazing, so if you have tried the rest...its time to now try the best...

That's right Nikkitp, you will find a wealth of information on this site. I have learned so much and received so much helpful information from all of the ladies here on the boards. I want to send a special shout-out to Rosetta, Phenomonique, CharlotteModebe, 2nd Time, Southernthoughts, Laneirh and to all of the Brides to be! Good luck in your search.

Love ya Rhoda!

Hey y'all!! Smooches