10/30/09

I went everywhere! and Renee at Cymbeline was FABULOUS!

by bloombee

I just bought my dress at Cymbeline's nyc showroom this past weekend. Renee helped me, and she was fantastic! She was easy to work with, patient, and at 9 am, very chipper. She never made me feel like I had to buy a dress, she would offer her opinion, gently, when I asked. She is the type of person you want to buy your dress from. Just lovely!

I loved every dress I tried on, even though only one was really me! The fabrics, and designs are all couture and make you feel like a TRUE bride!

I feel like I went everywhere else, I tried on at least 100 dresses, and in all ways my experience with Renee at Cymbeline was phenomenal, highly recommended!

• Pros: gorgeous designs/fabric, beautiful inside, helpful,
• Cons: nothing

04/12/09

For the most beautiful and unique wedding gown...

by aLiu

Cymbeline is a hidden gem off of 5th Ave and Mona Atwa is the secret. I looked through about 500 pages of magazines trying to find the perfect wedding dress. One caught my eye and when i showed my fiance, he couldn't stop thinking about it. We were in love with the "cecelia" dress from Cymbeline. I made appointments for about 3 places. Most places talked to me like I was just another customer, and a crazy one at that, looking for a same day appointment. Mona was available immediately because someone had cancelled. She told me over the phone that the dress we were in love with was available and luckily a sample was at the store in my size. I was in the store in 15 minutes and Mona pulled out a couple of gowns based on my magazine clippings. Walking into the store, I was mesmerized. All the gowns were beautifully displayed in the lighted closet and the immaculate hardwood floors kept the gowns clean and new. I felt like this is the way I want to shop for my wedding dress. Mona always greets you with a glass of champagne and the experience is very unique. It's like having a friend hold your hand through the whole process. She makes herself available and works with your schedule as much as possible. and the guy who does alterations apparently has worked with J.Lo! I got the dress of my dreams, and everyone was asking where I got it.

02/26/09

I couldn't imagine a better experience.

by lizkay

Cymbeline was the first stop I made on my bridal dress expedition. I happened upon the brand by looking at bridal magazines, and finding one advertisement with a dress that seemed like me. When I got to Cymbeline (with my mother in tow), Mona Atwa made the my first experience of trying on bridal gowns a BLAST (my mom and I haven't gotten along so well in YEARS). With a skillful eye, backed by years of experience in the bridal industry, Mona pulled a number of dresses she thought I should try, in addition to the one I came to the shop to see. While the dress I liked in the magazine was beautiful, it was similar in style to what I would normally wear to a formal occasion (albeit in off white). But EVERYTHING that Mona pulled was fantastic. Whereas I couldn't see what might work best, Mona did, and kindly shared her expertise. I wasn't rushed, and Mona actually pinned each dress on me so I could see how it would actually fit (unlike all other bridal salons I've been to where they clip ill-fitting dresses on you and try and make it work).

Since it was my first bridal endeavor, I had to do the requisite research and went from bridal shop to bridal shop meeting lackluster sales people, and trying on at least 100 dresses in two weeks. So, I returned to Mona at Cymbeline and found my dress.

I couldn't imagine a better experience. Mona is going to customize the gown for me, and I feel completely sure of the decision to be in this process with her. (Actually, the only decision I'm sure of so far in the wedding planning process!).

• Pros: Excellent service, beautiful selection