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Sposa Wedding World
Categories: Event Planning & Services Photographers Shopping Fashion Women's Clothing Photographers, Women's Clothing [Edit]
642 Columbia StreetNew Westminster, BC V3M 1A9
(604) 521-1263
- Price Range:
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$$$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
11 reviews for Sposa Wedding World
11 reviews in English
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Review from George P.
Burnaby, BC
2/21/2012
I was with My sister when she got her dress from there last summer .
Very friendly and proffesional staff .
It's good I 've been maried long time ago
Wedding dresses are expensive no. -
Review from Alison S.
12/11/2011
Came in with a friend for a wedding dress appointment, and even though the entire affair left a bad taste in my mouth...I went back! (!!!)
I understand that some of the reviewers here went to Sposa specifically for certain brands, I'm curious: how did you find out they carried those lines? Was it from previous knowledge of what the dresses looked like, or did the consultant inform you about the lines that you were trying on? For my friend and I, there weren't actually any tags, so we had no idea if she was trying on a $3000 gown or its $1500 knock-off.
I work in an industry that can be considered semi-retail, and I understand that in the age of Internet, you don't want customers that put things on, write down all the information, and walk off to buy it on the internet or some wholesale retailer instead of your store. I get that. But I think that instead of essentially assuming your clients are criminals right from the get-go, you should make them want to buy from YOU by elevating their experience above the competition.
In the end, my bestie ended up buying her gown from a place that 1) sells designer gowns 2) tells you which designer you're trying on, and 3) average prices were probably $1000 more than at Sposa.
I went back to look at bridesmaids dresses one year later. The second visit was mercifully short because nobody looked up from the reception desk and when we came in the salespeople standing around listlessly mostly just stared at us and didn't offer to help us. -
Review from Becca Y.
Richmond, BC
12/10/2011
I had an awful experience here and here's why:
I tried on a number of dresses, nothing wowed me, but I like the shape of one or two dresses. I asked for the designer and the style number so I can look it up online and add it to my folder full of wedding dress ideas. I was told that they don't know the designer or style number until I paid for and ordered a dress, which is strange because you can't order a dress if you don't know the designer or style number. This bothered me, but I had already gone to one or two stores in the area that said very similar things.
By the way, all the designer labels and tags were ripped out of all the dresses I tried on, which I'm pretty sure that's illegal. So with all this shady business and blatant lying, I decided just to change and leave. As I was leaving I walk close to the front door near their reception desk and I over hear one sales girl explaining to another one (my sales girl) that they know the designers, but they don't tell the customer because some people copy the designs. It enraged me because they assume the others are doing illegal things when they themselves are the people who are doing the illegal business. Needless to say, I never went back and definitely did not buy my dress from them. -
Review from Michelle A.
Vancouver, BC
4/1/2012
This was a nice experience. Definitely the most professional salon I have been to. The consultant listened to what I wanted, and was very proactive with suggestions. She was also very up front about additional costs with alterations.
They didn't have exactly what I wanted, but I definitely recommend coming here. It is a great place to visit as your first salon.
Only drawback was that they were no labels in the dresses, so you didn't know if you were trying dresses from the designer you were looking for. -
Review from Allison F.
8/23/2011
Came here Friday morning for an appointment and worked with Rita, who was amazing. She pointed out how they had the store set up and I was fortunate enough to be there for a sale they had going on of samples. After trying on too many traditional styled dresses the day before, I knew what I wanted. In looking through the sale rack, I found a dress that was on the front window manikin for Bella Sposa and was perfect.
The dressing rooms are spacious and thankfully the curtains close all the way to prevent unnecessary shows. Rita was very helpful with making sure it was done up properly and sat right. The dress fit like a glove and won me over. I was able to hold it until the end of day and come back the next morning with my parents to purchase it. While there were a couple of stitches that need to be repaired, I was told those would be done right away and my dress will be available for pickup in a week! 1 week!!
They have quite a few accessories, veils, and shoes to choose from, even if you just want to see what would go well with the dress style you choose. Upon purchasing my dress, I received a booklet of coupons to use for additional items in the store, which is wonderful.
I couldn't be more pleased with my experience with Sposa and wouldn't hesitate to recommend it!
Just a note that the shop beside Wedding World is the Bella Sposa store. They are not the same store and if you make an appointment at one, make sure you go to the right location. There is also a store in White Rock. -
Review from Sydney L.
Vancouver, BC
3/20/2012
Ok I cannot say more good about this shop. We showed up 1/2 an hour late for our appointment. They had so many interesting and unique dresses. They were over my budget ($800-1200). But I was tempted to blow my budget on 3 of them. There were 2 other women we kind of showed up at the same shops together at the same time. And they both bought there dresses there. But I was 1/2 an hour late and the consultant stayed late so we could try on dresses. I loved everything about my experiance. If you want something different go here.
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Review from Karly G.
Vancouver, BC
12/12/2011
Purchased my wedding dress here. Edie was amazing so relaxed and not too pushy. The salon had a great feel to it, very classy place.
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Review from Nicole B.
Vancouver, BC
10/7/2011
First of all-The appointment was at 10am and the ladies didn't manage to get the store opened until about 10 after (- 1 star). Then I was shocked to be told I could only try on 5-6 dresses! No other stores gave me a limit (- 1 star). Finally I had 8 I really liked and the sales lady made me give two up without trying them!
Finally I ended up with 3 I liked enough to go back and try on with my mom. When I told the chick on the phone who was booking my appointment that it was my second visit she said they only allow 1/2 an hour for the 2nd visit! (- 1 star!)
Before my second appointment I wanted to go online and look at the dresses again because I couldn't even remember what they looked Iike. So I phoned to ask who the designers were for the style numbers they had written down for me and they wouldn't tell me!! (- 2 stars!) they said they rip the tags off!!! Wtf!
So I guess they don't want us comparison shopping!
Forget it-I'll take my business elsewhere! -
Review from Megan K.
Vancouver, BC
11/8/2010 1 photo
Purchased my wedding dress here from Gina who was extremely helpful and very patient and kind. The ladies here we're fabulous in ordering my extra belt for my wedding dress and letting me come in three extra times to try it on. They even let me hold it there for 6 months before my wedding. Great selection and decent sale prices. Sposa has a very attractive boutique look and feel to it. Love the colours they chose to decorate with. However they have a rather mundane accessory selection. Their shoes, jewelry and veils are very traditional and not very well updated. I would suggest looking else where for your accessories.
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Review from Stacey E.
11/5/2008
This is a classy bridal salon with lots of Pronovias gowns. Couture styles, real raw silk, cute accessories and good service (not too gushy).
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Review from donna s.
Vancouver, BC
9/19/2010
I didn't end up buying my dress here but had a good experience. Nice, honest sales people. Very laid back. Nice, higher quality dresses. Lots not my style (larger, poofier, very formal) but I appreciated the quality.
