Winnie Couture Bridal Salon

09/26/09

Superb!!

by FashionQ at Citysearch

I tried all kinds of stores, catalogs, magazines... Winnie Couture had the most beautiful dresses and their service was top notch. Not a regular salon - definitely a fun store with a more relaxed atmosphere and a VERY helpful staff. Nobody's rushing you out the door, nobody's running back and forth between several customers at once. Plus, all the dresses I tried on were gorgeous, well made, and reasonably priced. Highly, highly recommend them to all brides and bridesmaids!

• Pros: Style, Selection, Custom
• Cons: Parking

08/18/09

GREAT store, staff and gowns!!

by atschroeder at Citysearch

When i first walked in I was greeted by a blonde girl..she was very welcoming and had me fill out an information card while she got my mom and I some water..the appointment was off to a great start! The store was GORGEOUS! Then my stylist, Jenna, greeted me and she was so helpful telling me about each style and what looked best on my body type. My appt was only supposed to be an hour and 15 minutes but they never rushed me out..in fact she spent two and a half HOURS with me!! I completely designed my own gown and Jenna sketched it out for me so I knew exactly what it would look like! This store is amazing..i HIGHLY recommend it..i even got an extra discount for purhasing the same day! I promise you wont be dissapointed.

• Pros: beautiful gowns and very helpful staff
• Cons: had to park far..

08/15/09

Shocked and offended

by rachis at Citysearch

I went to Winnie Couture Bridal Salon today based on their rave reviews, which say something like they're "Like a New York couture bridal salon..."

Well, I'm from New York and I'm a discerning consumer nearing her wedding date. I just happen to be in Houston this summer on business. I was in search of the perfect bridal shoe.

When I walked into the store, they had only one customer. Nobody came to the door to greet me, and and when I wandered in further, one of the two women working there didn't even look in my direction. Then, one of them actually walked right past me, without even acknowledging me. I was invisible. I don't remember the last time I'd been treated with such utter disrespect!

I'm still stunned by the way the staff dismissed me, and can't believe they passed up a potential customer, what with the "economy" and all that. I've given the city of Houston a lot of business this summer and wanted to remember my time here by getting my wedding shoes before I head back to New York (where there are plenty of "New York couture bridal salons").

If only the women working at Winnie's today had been the least bit open-minded, (like I have been during my stay in Houston).

I am really disappointed and now for further review purposes don't believe a thing about their "haute bridal fashion" after a glimpse of tacky rhinestone covered gowns and out of date veils before I couldn't take any more snobbery.

• Cons: Judgemental and rude staff