I was unsure of my budget so when I arrived, I told the associate that I wanted to stay around $3,000.00.  She then told me there were only 3 gowns in the store that fit that  small budget.  She was polite enough but it was one of those \"pretty woman\" experiences. She told another associate right infront of me, that she only had a half hour and was going to have to hand me off in the middle of my scheduled appointment.  It took forever for her to pull the dresses.  Sadly the dresses were disappointing (the price was high and the gowns were just not great). I mentioned that I was interested in Lazaro.  The associate half-heartedly smiled and wouldn't show me the gown or any others for that matter.  She just said they weren't in my budget.  I joked that it's possible if the dress worked I could raise the bar- but she ignored me and that made me feel even worse.\nWhen I left the store, I called my mom (who lives in Houston) in tears.  I told her that I felt looked down upon.  First that I had to go alone and second that I was treated like a transient begging for water at the back door of a 5 star.  \n I have never felt so uncomfortable or inadequate in my life.  This was supposed to be my day to find \"the\" dress.\n Luckily, I went for a walk and around the corner to calm down and my dad called to tell me my dress allowance had increased and to \"go and get my dream dress\".  \nOn that walk, I happened upon Lillian Lottie- I went in out of curiosity and it was as though Destiny's Bride had copied their interior.  It's a small more personal and beautiful boutique salon with mirrored chests and soft lighting.  The lighting at Destiny's Bride was harsh- and I looked old  (that didn't help).\nThe girls at Lillian Lottie were so good to me.  When I arrived at that appointment, they had dresses pulled aside for me before we started.  Selected for me based on what I told them I liked when I scheduled (and they really listened).  I didn't have to wait for the dresses to be pulled for me.  It's amazing how a simple thing like that can make your appointment so much more productive.  I was offered champagne and was treated  like a princess.  It was a completely new start.  Guess where I am spending my allowance.  I am spending it on my honeymoon- because the gown I fell in love with was 30% less than the gown at Destiny's Bride that seemed mediocre at best. \nI am also writing to Lazaro about the kind of salon that carries their gowns and why I am not buying a Lazaro.