Nicky S.

I wanted to give a detailed review to help other brides who are thinking of buying their gown online. I am from New Zealand and when I started looking at gowns I just could not bring myself to spend thousands on a dress for just one day. So instead I started looking online. I did quite a lot of research into different websites, and read a lot of terrible stories. I found that many websites looked unreliable e. G all the pictures looked stolen from designers and prices were too good to be true. Then I found cocomelody.com. There prices were slightly more than other online sites, but still far cheaper than in store boutiques. This actually made me feel better about it. I did plenty of research, and read as many independent reviews as I could find. I found that it was mostly positive. I decided that I would risk it and I ordered from Cocomelody quite early, so that if it didn't go to plan I would still have time to find another option. I read every single piece of information on the website and I was appreciative of how they were quite honest about purchasing online, that their dresses are made in China (like most dresses to be honest) and I also felt reassured that they had physical stores. Also that there was a chat section so I could ask questions. I did ask several questions about fabric options etc, and the progress of my dress once I had ordered and for each request, the person made contact with the tailor and had sent me an email with a quality reply within 24 hours which was great.
I ordered this dress 'Fabulous Sheath-Column Straps Natural Train Lace Ivory/Champagne Sleeveless Backless Wedding Dress with Appliques CWVT*******' http://www.cocomelody.com/fabulous-sheath-column-straps-natural-train-lace-ivory-sleeveless-backless-wedding-dress-with-appliques-cwvt*******.html
Which cost $590 NZD. I did a custom made order, so I supplied my measurements. It said that production time was 30 days, plus 10 days delivery. I was alerted that my dress was completed and being sent out after about 33 days, so pretty spot on, then delivery only took about 3 or 4 days. They provided a tracking number so I could see the progress of delivery at all times. The package arrived just in a plastic bag, so not packaged particularly carefully, but mine was not a creasing fabric so it was ok.
I was extremely nervous at all times throughout my purchase. I was quite anxious that it would be different, poor quality, or just not turn up at all. Opening the dress was exciting and I was so relieved to see that the dress was just perfect! It was exactly the same as the pictures on the website - of course I was aware that the pictures were of tall thin models and I am short and curvy so knew it would look different. But the fabric, style, cut, everything was exactly as I had hoped for. And If I expected the quality not to be great from an online purchase I was wrong. The quality of the fabric and sewing/stitching was fantastic. My mother is a sewer and she was very impressed. I do need to make some alterations as it is just a little loose on me, however this is entirely my fault as I was generous with the measurements as I was aware that to take it in is easier than it would be to let it out. Cocomelody did say that brides should always expect to make some alterations to make it perfect so I was expecting this. I am very happy with my dress, I feel beautiful in it and I cannot wait to show my hubby to be on my wedding day. I am happy to give the dress, and Cocomelody.com a five star review!