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KAITLIN'S STORY
Dear Jessica,
I just got home from a long weekend at Miss Junior Teen America. Thanks to you I won!!! In one of the events we were judged in "party wear" and you can see I choose something from your New Victorian line.
The photographer loved this outfit so much it's what I wore in my first official Miss Junior Teen America portrait.
Sincerely,
Kaitlin White
Miss Junior Teen America
Kaitlin is wearing 12562 in color 03-black, 12587 in color 17-white and 12784 in color 03-black from Jessica's New Victorian Collection
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ANGELIA'S STORY
Dear Jessica,
Just wanted to e-mail you these pictures after showing them to the sales
staff at the Jessica Mcclintock store in Novi, Michigan. We purchased the
dresses at that store for my wedding on August 5, 2006.
The girls received so many compliments on their dresses. You can see for
yourself how cute they looked.
Thanks Again for the wonderful sales staff and the dresses!
Sincerely,
Angelia Kinasz
Angelia's wedding party is wearing 31792 in color
24-turqouise and 31828 in color 24-turqouise
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KRISTIN'S STORY
Dear Jessica,
My fiancé proposed to me earlier this year and we had originally planned
to be married by a local judge without the traditional wedding fare. As
our special day approached, we spontaneously decided to change our plans
and have a casual church wedding and reception for family and friends. Needless
to say, with only 2 weeks until our wedding day everything had to be put
into motion quickly. Fortunately, we were able to secure the church, minister,
and reception hall without much of a problem. Invitations were ordered on-line
and sent out within three days. Flowers were chosen, menu selected, and
my handsome groom's attire came together quite nicely... but I simply could
not find my dream dress. Two full days of shopping in the Cincinnati metro
area resulted in finding all my accessories, including shoes, jewelry, etc.,
but evidently late summer was not the best time to shop for and purchase
my ideal white dress.
What to do? My internet savvy and wonderful future-father-in-law went to
the web and started searching. Within a few minutes he had located the Jessica
McClintock website and found my dress. I had described to him what I had
in my mind's-eye... white, short or mid-length, v-neck, halter dress...
and he found it! I was thrilled!
However, it was now Monday, August 14th, and our wedding was this Saturday,
August 19th. Would I receive it in time? Would it be the correct size? Would
it look like the photo on the website? How would I look in it? Throwing
caution to the wind, I ordered the dress immediately, and requested that
it be sent overnight. It arrived the very next day and was absolutely perfect
in every detail! I had found my dream dress!
Our wedding day was wonderful! We definitely made the right decision to
have all our family and friends with us on our special day. I received so
many compliments on my dress and I truly felt like a beautiful bride. Thank
you for helping to make my dream come true!
Kristin
Cincinnati, OH
Kristin is wearing 24849 MILI in color 17-white
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MEGHAN'S STORY
Dear Jessica,
I grew up in Illinois and my husband, Ray, moved there with his family when
he was 12 years old. I met him on the first day of school in 7th grade.
(I just recently learned that he had gone home from school that day telling
his mom that he was going to marry me!) We soon realized that we lived by
each other so we walked to and from school together that entire year. Over
the next summer, his family moved leaving us both with only memories of
a childhood crush. A few years later he decided to visit me. He rode the
bus from one state to the other our sophomore year in high school and stayed
at our friend's house for a week. We were inseparable! Before he left we
told each other, "I love you" and that we would be together again some day.
A few more years went by and Ray joined the Navy and I moved out West. We
had lost touch for quite sometime but ended up talking again through emails
after he had been deployed for 6 months and the war in Iraq began. We started
calling each other again. Pretty soon we were talking for 10 hours a day.
We were joking around saying that I should pack my bags and move out to
Virginia, where he was stationed. Those jokes turned into reality! After
hours and hours of driving, the clutch went out in my car in Nebraska! My
dad had to drive 7 hours to get me! A month later my car was fixed and my
dad drove me back to my car and I followed him to Illinois. I drove 18 hours
straight and actually ended up passing Ray on the road on my way to the
hotel! He wanted to meet me there, but after all that time in the hot car
I needed a shower! There was no way I was going to let him see me for the
first time in 6 years like that! I checked into my hotel and it was filled
with roses and music and my favorite foods! I hurried up and got ready and
met him outside. When I met him in the parking lot he was all dressed up-
tie and all- and we hugged for what seemed like hours! We got engaged and
ended up going to the courthouse to get married! We had everything planned
out except the dress!
Since everything else was very untraditional, I decided I didn't want the
usual white dress and was looking for something very different and special.
We only had one month until the reception! 
My husband and I decided to go to the Jessica McClintock store near us.
Well, I saw this gorgeous dress in the display window, but it was white,
and I had already decided that I didn't want to go that route. Then we rounded
the corner inside the store, and there it was! The same beautiful dress
in a stunning gold color! My husband grabbed it and said "go!" I ran into
the dressing room and tried it on. It was like it was made just for me!
It fit like a glove! I stepped out and my husband's jaw dropped and he just
nodded his head. It was the first and only dress I tried on! I have never
felt so comfortable in anything I've ever worn! The dress definitely reflected
how good of a time we had- it was soaked in wine and beer and some of the
bustles had been ripped out from people stepping on it! I knew I couldn't
take it to the cleaners, I thought that would be too risky, so I went back
in to the Jessica McClintock store I purchased it from and Miki, the sales
associate, took it upon herself to remove the stains by hand and fix the
bustles! It was like it was brand new again! She worked some miracles, that's
for sure! I am so thankful for finding such a beautiful dress and having
such a wonderful experience shopping at Jessica McClintock! Thank you for
helping me feel like I stepped right out of a fairy tale! I can't wait for
the next occasion that I need to find a dress for!
Thank you!
Meghan
Tampa, FL
Meghan is wearing 52100 in color 26-Gold
(similar to style 52469)
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SARAH'S STORY
Hi Jessica McClintock!
I wanted to share my special day with you. My wedding was on May 28, 2005,
and when I started planning my wedding, I knew for sure I wanted my matron
of honor, maid of honor, and four bridesmaids to wear Jessica McClintock!
I love your designs and how they flatter most body types. I wanted to find
bridesmaids' dresses that my bridesmaids would love to wear, and perhaps
wear again!
I chose black and pink (spring rose) for my bridal party. My matron and
maid of honor were different from the rest of the bridesmaids. My matron
of honor wore pure pink and my maid of honor wore black and pink. I loved
the bridesmaid dresses so much I bought one for myself in my size - and
I'm planning to wear it to my maid-of-honor's Disney wedding this September!
A lot of our wedding guests complimented my choice of dresses for my Bridal
party. Some comments included "elegant, dramatic, timeless, and beautiful."
My bridesmaids are wearing 35971 (22-Spring Rose). (I don't have the model
numbers for my maid and matron of honor).
Thank you, Jessica McClintock!
Sarah
Sarah's Bridal Party are wearing 35971 in color 22-Spring
Rose
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HANNA'S STORY
Dear Jessica,
I bought a dress from Jessica about two weeks before Sweetheart of '06.
I wanted to try a short version of the dress I had. I was so excited when
I tried it on because it fit perfectly. I still have the dress and I adore
it!
Thanks,
Hanna
Hanna is wearing 31679 in color 14-rose
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SARAH'S STORY
Dear Jessica,
Unfortunately,a year ago, my junior prom frantically approached and I wasn't
asked. I've had visions of the perfect dress, but I had to put those dreams
on hold and sit in my sweats as all of my other friends enjoyed a night
of dancing, corsages and limo rides. I decided to make a change in my life,
and over the summer I lost an incredible fifty pounds! What a way to start
my senior year; a new girl!
Soon, senior year was all too quickly commencing, and before I knew it,
the senior prom was the buzz around the entire school. I was doubtful due
to my history with formal dances, but hoped for the best and before I knew
it, I was asked. I needed the perfect dress, one to make up for the lost
chance last year; one to celebrate the new girl I had found within me.
I found a cute ivory knee-length dress and bought it on a whim, but deep
down, it didn't feel right. After hours of searching and leaving many stores
in defeat, I went on the Jessica McClintock website late at night and there
was my dream dress plastered across my computer screen. It was a beautiful
light blue with an original style. I quickly went to the Jessica McClintock
store and found it. For some strange and lucky mystery, the store had only
been shipped one of this dress , and ironically it was in my size! It fit
like a glove and gave me an air of confidence. My prom was unforgettable
and a great closure to high school and an even better welcome to the new
me.
Thanks Jessica!
Sarah
Minneapolis, MN
Sarah is wearing 52373 in color 24-Turquoise with
Sash 29029 in color 17-White
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MARISSA'S STORY
Dear Jessica,
When I was 17-yrs-old I envisioned the perfect prom dress: Something in
a light sky blue, sparkly, and with a princess touch. I was ecstatic when
I found a dress that completely brought to life the image I had in my head.
My date even told me I looked like Cinderella.
Years later I found myself shopping for a Jessica McClintock dress again,
this time to celebrate my graduation from San Francisco State University.
Being that it would be the first graduation banquet planned exclusively
for my department, and being an officer in the honor society that helped
sponsor the event, I needed a dress that was sophisticated and classy, yet
still made me feel beautiful. After browsing through your website I found
the Greta dress (style 24851). It was exactly the type of elegant dress
I needed for sharing wine with my department faculty and deans atop the
52nd floor of the Bank of America Building in downtown San Francisco.
In fact, my Jessica McClintock dress has such a timeless and versatile style
that I was able to wear it again a few weeks later when invited to an event
titled "Second Chance Prom," put on by a local radio station. Not only was
I able to take my boyfriend to his first prom, since he missed his in high
school, but I was able to make great use out of my dress and take many more
wonderful photos of such a landmark occasion. Thank you, Jessica for making
me shine even brighter in these joyous occasions.
-Marissa
(San Francisco, CA)
Marissa is wearing 24800 in color 03-black
(same as"Greta" - style 24851)
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KATY'S STORY
Dear Jessica,
Thank you so much for helping me feel so pretty on my special day.
Last month I was attending a large women's conference in San Diego and had
to speak to over 1,000 people. I wasn't too nervous about the speech, but
more about the pictures they might take of me speaking. What was I going
to wear? I am one of the youngest members of the organization and did not
want to stick out like a sore thumb in a typical 20-something gown. Although
this was a semi-casual event, I still needed to be dressed slightly sophisticated.
I have had a special place in my heart for your designs since I attended
my Senior Prom in 1998. My ballgown that I bought still hangs in my closet
and I look at it remembering my special evening in it. I felt like a princess
that night. I wanted to feel just as beautiful for this event and I decided
to go to your website and see what you had available. I picked out the dress
that I liked the most and decided to take the short trip to your outlet
near my house. I was so excited to find my dress in your outlet. You even
had it in the color I liked! The dress wasn't too over-the-top, but it made
me feel beautiful and it was perfect for my event. I chose to wear long
black beads and short kitten heels to make the outfit my own. The dress
fit me perfectly also.
Your dresses are truly timeless. I was happy to know that, even years later,
you would still have something that I would feel beautiful and special in.
I got so many compliments that evening and the dress made me feel beautiful.
Attached please find a picture of me at the conference I attended.
Thanks again,
Katy
San Rafael, CA
Katy is wearing 24730 in color 11-light pink
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MARY'S STORY
Hi Jessica,
Being 25 years old I thought I was way past buying a prom dress. When my
friend told me she was having a "Prom" party for her birthday I was thrilled.
I immediately thought of Jessica McClintock since that was where all of
my other prom dresses were from. Seeing as I had just recently graduated
from college and was not making a ton of money I thought Jessica would be
my best bet.
Thankfully I live in San Francisco and have the opportunity to visit the
outlet. I was looking for something fun and something that didn't make me
look my age, after all this was a prom party and I didn't want to wear a
"little black dress". I chose a short, sassy, and glittery dress and to
jazz it up even more I tied a wide black ribbon around my waist. When my
friends and I walked into the party everyone's heads turned to look at us
and our Jessica McClintock dresses, which we all wore. Our friend was even
crowned prom queen. It was so great to find a company that caters to any
type of formal occasion and makes every woman feel beautiful dancing the
night away.
Thanks for all the fun,
Mary
San Francisco, CA
From Left to Right:
Mary is wearing 31354 in color 23-Lavender,
Jessica is wearing 31692 in color 15-Coral,
Michelle is wearing 52358 in color 07-Light Green,
Julie is wearing 31878 in color 59-Marine Blue (same as style 31679),
Sarah is wearing 31832 in color 07-Light Green,
Barbie is wearing 15862 in color 18-Champagne
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COLLEEN'S STORY
Hi Jessica,
You asked me to send some pictures of me on my wedding day...dressed in
my lovely Jessica Dress, wearing Jessica perfume...and body lotion. The
ceremony was just perfect. I just loved my dress.
Thanks,
Colleen
Chestermere, Alberta, Canada
Colleen is wearing 52586 in color 02-Beige
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AMANDA'S STORY
Hi Jessica,
Every May my middle school holds an 8th Grade Banquet. It's a formal dance
for 8th graders and a promotion for the school. I was very, very excited
because it was my first real formal event outside of occasional cruises.
I got to have my make-up and hair done and I had to find the "perfect" dress.
I asked one of my freshman friends where she finds all of her dresses for
her dances and she told me about the Jessica McClintock boutique at the
Westlake Center in Seattle, Washington. I went there and quickly found 10
dresses that I loved. I only had to try on two dresses before I found THE
Dress. I got more comments on how I looked and my dress that one night than
I have in a long time. Thank you for making me feel spectacular in your
gorgeous dress. Attached are two pictures, one from when I first got the
dress, and another with another girl who had the same dress as me at banquet!
Thank you, Amanda Stevenson, Bainbridge Island, Washington
Thank you,
Amanda Stevenson
Bainbridge Island, Washington
Amanda is wearing 52353 in color 50-Taupe
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LUCIE'S STORY
Dear Jessica,
These are some pictures of my amazing wedding in Cuba, with our 5 daughters.
It was the most wonderful day of my life. I chose this man, my love, and
our five lovely daughters to be with us for this moment. We also chose a
significant date for our ceremony, my deceased father's birthday. Next I
needed a special dress for this special day. I looked at several wedding
gowns before I found my perfect dress. I chose a Jessica McClintock dress
and it was perfect. I loved it and it was just right for our destination
wedding.
Thank you!
Lucie
Trois-Rivières, Québec Canada
Lucie is wearing 52263 in color 02-Beige
ANGELICA'S STORY
Dear Jessica,
Dear Jessica, My names Angelica Rivera, I am 12 turning 13 this August.
This year I had my birthday party really early in May so that all my friends
could come. So I decided to have a Sex and the City themed birthday in San
Francisco. From 3:30 to 11:00 We Drove around in a ten seated white limo
and had the time of our lives! We also wore dresses and heels and drank
out of hot pink martini glasses. When my mom and I came up with the idea
i had no idea what i should wear until my mom thought of you. So we looked
at your website and i liked a lot of your dresses. So we went to your store
and after about a hour and a half I found the perfect dresses. One was white
and black and so well crafted but I also liked a hot pink and black dress.
So i slipped both on and I still didn't know which one I wanted! So we went
to find the shoes. When I came back I tried on my choices, and fell in love
for the very first time with the black and white dress. So I just want to
thank you for contributing to the best night of my life.
Sincerely,
Angelica Rivera, Newark, CA
Angelica is wearing 54207 and her mother is wearing
32627
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JENNIFER'S STORY
Dear Jessica,
Dear Jessica, My Senior Year's Prom has just recently past and I thought
I'd send you my prom pictures with my boyfriend! Our entire group of friends
wore black tuxes with their dates but in our white limo, we looked like
a newly wedded couple! When walking to take our studio photos, random strangers
would walk up to us and compliment on how good we looked. We felt amazing!
When we got to prom, heads were turning and everyone complimented on how
well we looked together. Everyone loved my dress! They kept saying how gorgeous
it was and kept asking where I purchased it. Thank you for making the night
an unforgettable one for both me and my boyfriend!
Sincerely,
Jennifer Le, OC, California
Jennifer is wearing 32611
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COURTNEY AND MADDY'S STORY
Dear Jessica,
It's our senior year in high school and like every other girl, we both had
what we thought was the picture perfect homecoming dress in mind. Our expectations
were for it to be short, brightly colored, and our most important phrase
"we have to look GOOD!!!" We went into one of your Jessica McClintock stores
knowing we'd find exactly what we were looking for. An hour later we must
have tried on everything in the store but had narrowed it down to our two
perfect dresses. After dressing up as what we felt like was barbies, we
decided that we really liked the girls helping us and we had to ask for
an application. Turns out, they liked us just as much, they sent us out
the door with our dresses and an interview. We now are a part of the Englewood,
Colorado team and we absolutely love it!!
Sincerely,
Courtney and Maddy, Englewood, Colorado
Courtney and Maddy are wearing 32454 (left) and 52994
(right)
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BRENDA'S STORY
Dear Jessica,
The April 5th ceremony and reception was held at the historic Whitehall
House & Gardens in Louisville, KY just as all the Derby celebrations were
beginning. Oh what vintage southern charm!
I want to thank the Jessica McClintock organization for all the kind help
in locating the perfect dress for my age and vintage style theme. Not only
did the dress fit like a glove but as I watched the wedding video I could
hear in the background the candid remarks from guests as I came down the
staircase. As the bride I am soooo flattered by their compliments of how
beautiful I looked and how wonderful the dress was. I am sharing these pictures
so others will know how Jessica McClintock can make ANY bride's dream dress
a beautiful reality!
Sincerely,
Brenda Vance, Concord Township, OH
Brenda is wearing a dress similar to 17305
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SIERRA AND KELLY'S STORY
Dear Jessica,
My special day is when I became 1st runner up in our local "Peach Queen"
competition. I live in a small, rural town in western Massachusetts and
there has been a 23 year old tradition of a peach parade, peach festival
and peach queen and her court of 4 young women. The photo enclosed is of
myself (Sierra) and friend, Kelly in the court, both adorned in Jessica
McClintock gowns which definitely enhanced our beauty on the day of the
competition. We will also wear them on the day of the local peach parade.
Thanks for making us feel like gorgeous princesses and giving us the confidence
to be true winners!
Appreciatively,
Sierra and Kelly, Western MA
Sierra and Kelly are wearing 32490 (left) and 52811
(right)
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DEBRA'S STORY
Dear Jessica,
I wanted to share my story and photo of my beautiful wedding day, in your
amazing dress. My fiance and I were not your traditional, younger newlyweds,
I am 53 and Dale is 56. We had both been through major life changes in
the last few years, mine including the loss of my beautiful daughter Martha
to breast cancer at age 32, last Feb. of 2007.
I knew when we set our date to be married that I wanted one of your
dresses. My daughter Martha had worn one of yours for a prom, and I
was fortunate to find one at your store in Tampa, Fla. while visiting
my cousin, who would be my matron of honor.
We were married on July 26th, just 10 days ago. It was perfect and
I felt like a princess in your beautiful dress. Not a coincidence, but,
I believe it was meant to be, my younger daughter Leigh had borrowed
a dress from her friend for our wedding (she lives in Hollywood, Ca.)
and it happened to be one of yours as well.
So I am sending two of myself with my very handsome husband Dale,
and also one of me with my lovely daughter Leigh. How wonderful that
she and I both ended up in your dresses. Thank you for your amazing
creations. They are stunning and I am forever a fan.
Sincerely,
Debra Wall-McPherson, Ellensburg, WA
Debra is wearing 17861 (right)
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ARTERNEARN'S STORY
Dear Jessica,
The occasion was the Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc. mid-summer Metro
Atlanta Masquerade Charity Ball held at the Renaissance Waverly Hotel
- Atlanta, Georgia, July 26, 2008. The proceeds from the event would benefit
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and Morris Brown College. The need
was an outfit that would be a show stopper and with the "enthusiastic"
help from Emily, the manager at Jessica McClintock, Gwinnett Place Mall
these photos are proof that a picture is truly worth a 1000 words. Thank
you for a magical evening!
Sincerely,
Arternearn & Timothy, Atlanta, GA
Arternearn is wearing 52812
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JACQUELINE'S STORY
Dear Jessica,
Dear Jessica, My new husband and I traveled to Key West, Florida on August
11th, for our destination wedding. The idea was to have a small, intimate,
and most importantly a stress free wedding on the beach. I searched on
the internet for the perfect destination wedding dress and that’s when
I discovered your store. I immediately drove to your shop and tried on
the dress. It was perfect, it fit beautifully, no alterations needed and
it was wrinkle free. I could not have asked for a more perfect dress.
Of course I bought it immediately. I could hardly believe I was buying
the very first dress that I tried on.
When the time came, I folded the dress up in my suitcase
and flew to the Keys. When I pulled it out of my suitcase, there were
absolutely no wrinkles! So while my groom was busy ironing his outfit,
I was relaxing. I received countless complements on the dress and my husband
said I looked "like old Hollywood beauty.” Thanks for turning my vision
of a stress free wedding in to a reality. Hope you enjoy the photos.
Sincerely,
Jacqueline Larson-Slagle, Key West, FL
Jacqueline is wearing 52812
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MORGAN'S STORY
Dear Jessica,
In 2000, at age 13, I met Beau. He was not someone I expected to date.He was 16 at the time and I lived about an hour and half away from him. Near the end 2001 a series of events put us in the same location. We hit it off and dated for a little while, 3 weeks, and broke up. We didn't talk much after that, but about a year later we had grown to be great friends and decided to date again. I was at the ripe age of 16. For the next 51/2 years we had a wonderful relationship and on December 30, 2007 became engaged. I started out planning to have my dress custom-made. I didn't prefer the traditional strapless gown that is worn in most weddings. I rarely prefer to be traditional, but like to be different. Along with uniqueness, I wanted a very modest dress. After learning that my custom-made gown was going to cost over two grand I decided to at least start looking for other options. While randomly browsing jessicamclintock.com I saw the dress. It was incredibe and half the price of the custom-made gown! I immediately found the nearest Jessica McClintock location, which was about an hour away, and went to look at the gown. They did not have my size on the floor and the dress was much too large, but when I tried it on I knew it was the dress. The sales associate at the Duluth, GA store, Emily, was so kind and willing to help. While trying to call in the order she found out that the dress was no longer in production and the dresses that were on the floor in other stores were not in condition to be sold. I was greatly disappointed, but Emily continued to work diligently to acquire the dress I wanted so badly. She finally had a brealthrough and informed me that the company was going to run one last batch of these dresses. I was estatic and immediately bought the dress. We were also able to get the exact material that the dress was made of and create a little bolero jacket so that I could feel a little more comfortable. The wedding was September 20, 2008 and was beautiful. My dress couldn't have been more perfect. Thank you to everyone, especially Emily, for all of your help in making my day perfect.
Sincerely,
Morgan Johnson, Dallas, GA
Morgan is wearing 52968 with a custom-made bolero
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YALAN'S STORY
Dear Jessica,
Here is the story of my beautiful wedding day with your dress as my reception dress. My husband and I got to know each other 3 years ago, at the age of 22, 2005. We have been holding each other's hands through all the highs and lows, laughs and tears. We have tons of things in common and have fun together traveling, photographing, 50% as lovers and 50% as perfect friends.
August 2007, he made the big decision to pursue his career as a computer engineer in Seattle, while I still love my research life so much as a grad student upstate NY. He popped the question right before relocation, and there was no hesitation at all and I said yes with tears. So one year later, Aug. 16th, 2008, with the fabulous wedding by the side of Conesus lake (our 1st date site), we proved the long distance has done nothing except making us aware of how much we cherish each other.
The floor-length dress I got from you made me feeling like a princess at the reception. My black hair matched the black lace on the waist part very well. The picture I sent you was not the one showing the dress best, but was my favorite because that was the scene my husband carrying me crossing the wet grass :) Even people passing by the park came up and told me how good the dress look like. I danced my 1st dance in it, and I swear I will never forget that feeling. That was exactly my dream wedding.
Thank you for making that true.
Sincerely,
Yalan, Upstate NY
Yalan is wearing 54203
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COURTNEY'S STORY
Dear Jessica,
I live in Cincinnati, OH and there are not any Jessica McClintock boutiques
near me. I think the closest one is about four hours away. In 2006, my junior
year in High School, I went to Michigan with my mom and sister, to visit my
favorite Aunt, and go prom dress shopping. We went to a lot of different places,
but we visited Twelve Oaks Mall. We were going to all kinds of different places, but as
soon as I saw your boutique I HAD to go in. I fell in love with all your designs
and probably tried on half the dresses in your store. I finally settled on one, it
was red, strap less and perfect. I was going to prom with my boyfriend, who
was in the Marines, and I wanted to match his uniform. My sister also got a
dress from your boutique. When I got home I bragged about your amazing
designs and beautiful dresses.
The next year, when it was time to go shopping again, I knew I wanted to go
to your boutique again. I found this amazing dress, and I wanted it so badly,
but my mom said it was too expensive. So we ended up going home from
Michigan with a dress, but as far as i was concerned, it was not THE dress.
About a month later I found out we were going up to Michigan again for another
visit. We had some free time, and ended up back at the Twelve Oaks Mall. I
went into your boutique and the dress I wanted was still there, still in my size. I
convinced my mom to buy it for me and told her I would pay her back the
difference between that dress and the one she had already bought me. SO I
GOT THE DRESS!!! I was ecstatic!
Prom night came, and I felt absolutely amazing. I had all the perfect
accessories, the perfect up-do. Everything was perfectly elegant! Of course not
a single person had a dress like mine, or even anything close. I stood out
among everyone, the people at the restaurant we went to for dinner were
complimenting me, even all the teachers and chaperones were paying me
compliments! My principal told me I reminded him of Audrey Hepburn!
Everyone wanted to know where I had gotten my dress and of course I told
them! Girls were saying that they were going to make trips to your boutiques
the next year!
Later that year I went to the Marine Corps Ball for the Quantico Base in Virginia.
Everyone there stared at me wherever I went and so many women came up to
me and commented on my dress. One of the guys told me that his wife said, "I
want her dress for next year."
Your dress made me feel so special and elegant I can't thank you enough!
Whenever I need a dress for anything else i know exactly where I'll go, I even
plan on looking at your designs one day for my wedding.
Sincerely,
Courtney Osborn, Cincinnati, OH
Courtney is wearing 51964
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SARAH'S STORY
Dear Jessica,
Every girl dreams of finding the perfect prom dress, but since I'm exceptionally picky, I didn't know how well my search would go. Starting off my shopping day in high hopes, I tried on dress after dress in multiple stores but immediately found something I disliked about each one. Finally, with much relief to my mother who'd accompanied me all day, I came upon this beautiful blue dress and I loved it! When prom night arrived, my date and I ended up having to walk several blocks downtown to meet our friends at a restaurant and the entire way there I had countless little girls run up to me and even yell from across the street to tell me how much they loved my dress. Never before had I received so many compliments on a dress! One of my friends even told me she wished she'd found the dress first. I had a fabulous evening and still to this day when people see my prom pictures they're always dying to know where I got such a beautiful dress. Thank you so much!
Sincerely,
Sarah, Greenville, SC
Sarah is wearing 31832
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KELSEY'S PICTURES
Dear Jessica,
Thank you so much for my perfect wedding gown. I was able to make a flower hair piece and wrap out of the extra material.
Thanks so much!
KELSEY,
Kelsey is wearing 52968
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KRISTEN'S STORY
Dear Jessica,
have been meaning to email and send a picture to share how Jessica McClintock made my life so easy for my destination wedding!
After 11 years of being together, my husband and I decided it was time to get married and knew that we wanted a no hassle, destination wedding.
Well, I'm not sure if all the planning for the wedding turned out to be "no hassle" but I can definitely say finding my dress was hands down the easiest decision I had to make! I think the pictures speak for themselves!
Perfect wedding dress for what couldn't have been any more of a perfect wedding day on the beach in Jamaica!
This dress held up to sand, wind, and being shoved in a suitcase....no wrinkles!! My husband doesn't look too shabby either:)
Thank you so much!
Kristen, Hawthorne, NY
Kristen is wearing 53145
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KATIE'S STORY
Dear Jessica,
On her sixteenth birthday, every girl dreams to sparkle. I'm no exception. I've had great birthdays growing up, but i wanted my sweet sixteen to be exceptional!
I had known pretty much from the start all of my details: the theme, the guest list, and the fact that i wanted a dress that would dazzle everyone there! Being that I'm only 4'11", I have an extremely tiny frame. It's very difficult for me to find dresses to fit me perfectly, and i knew i wasn't going to just settle for my special night.
For weeks I had gone to countless stores and dress boutiques. There was NOTHING! I was beginning to become extremely frustrated and began to worry that maybe that dress i had imagined wasn't really out there. One Saturday, about two weeks before my party, I went to the mall, and there was Jessica McClintock's store. I was with my mom, so she suggested we try it out. I was hesitant because i really didn't want to be disappointed by yet another store. My mom convinced me to go in and try on a few dresses. I'm so happy she did! I walked in and found my dress almost immediately, with the help of an amazing salesgirl, Angie. It was just what I wanted. It was the "wow" dress that i had wanted from the start! Now, i just hoped they had my size. THEY DID!
I went into the dressing room and slipped on the dress. It was the first and only dress that I absolutely adored when i put it on. I knew this was the dress i had to get for my sweet sixteen. We bought the dress and I couldn't have been happier, or more eager for my party to arrive. The night had finally arrived and it was everything I had hoped for times one thousand. I looked as amazing as I felt in the dress that was my personality on fabric! I couldn't have been happier!!!
I just want to thank you so much for allowing my special night to be even more than i could have hoped for!
Thank you so much!
Katie, Haledon, NJ
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CASSIE'S STORY
Dear Jessica,
I just wanted to let you know what a life saver you are! My daughter and I were having a difficult time finding a dress for her first high school formal. Cassie is a freshman at David Lipscomb High School in Nashville. She has such long legs that everything seemed too short! Also, any dress that fit her waste was too small in the bust, and any dress that fit her bust was too big in the waist. It was a nightmare!
Finally, we found one of your dresses that looked as if it had been custom made to fit! Wow! What a relief! You made our day and Cassie looked gorgeous! We've enclosed a photo of your fabulous dress and my fabulous Cassie! Thank you again for your wonderful talent and beautiful dresses.
Sincerely
Marty and Cassie Fairview, TN
Cassie is wearing 32801
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Tiffany and Dorthea's Story
Dear Jessica,
Dorthea and I decided last minute to go to the Presidential ball and were looking for dresses everywhere. We found some, but none we really liked. Then we went to your store located in Tysons Corner Mall Virginia. We were blown away by the beautiful and vast selections as well as the excellent customer service. It was late on a weekday, however, your sales reps went out of their way to help us. We both found at least three dresses that we loved. In the end we decided on these two beautiful dresses.
It was important to us to be elegant while still reflecting our own styles and age as we are both in our mid twenties. We both recieved numerous compliments on our dresses the entire night by people at the ball (even celebrities)! We thank you sooooo much for your wonderful designs and we look forward to visiting your store again!!!
Your website as well as your designs are so inspirational to me! I am currently a law student, however, I am in the process of trying to launch my own fashion line and Dorthea is an aspiring model. We would value any advice or internship opportunities that you may have. Thank you again for your wonderful creations, inspirations and your time. Lookng forward to your response.
Sincerely
Tiffany and Dorthea
Tiffany is wearing 53866, Dorthea is wearing 53538
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Jaime's story
Dear Jessica,
My husband Jon and I were married last year on the 4th of July. We had the ceremony and reception in his parent's backyard. It was gorgeous and I wouldn't want it any other way. To this day people still tell us how our wedding was the best wedding they have ever been to!
My dress was a huge part of my day! I happened to live down the street from a Jessica McClintock Boutique at the time and every time I drove past, I would slow down and admire every dress there. My mom and I started out shopping for a wedding dress at another store and nothing was right. The following Monday my first client at work cancelled so I had an extra hour with nothing to do. I headed over to Jessica McClintock.
I had an idea in my head of what I wanted but I also explained that I was having a backyard wedding and I didn't want a huge ball gown to haul around all night, just something elegant, comfortable and unique. She immediately took two dresses off the rack. I knew right away that the second dress would be the one! I was so excited!
In ten minutes I had found it and the price was so reasonable. I thought I would spend at least $500 on a dress, but I ended up spending less than half of that! The only alteration needed was a little nip and tuck at the top so i wouldn't have to pull up on the top half of the dress that night. Otherwise the dress fit perfectly!
I want to thank you for making my wedding day just a little better with this beautiful dress! Everyone involved at the store was so helpful and considerate. I will rave on and on about Jessica McClintock to everyone because I had help buying the most important dress I will ever buy!
Sincerely
Jaime
Rebecca's story
Dear Jessica,
Last year I had everything ready for my prom. I had the dress and everything. My best friend and I went shopping for her dress with my mom. We went to the Jessica McClintock Boutique. (My favortite store!) I tried on this dress and right then my mom knew she needed to buy it for me becauce of how incredible I looked. I wore it for prom last year and this year. I wish I could wear it everyday! I love your dresses and I have a whole collection of them in my closet. :)
Sincerely
Rebecca
Kasey's story
On April 27th twelve year old actress, Kasey Russell, walked the red carpet for her first movie. Kasey landed a role in the summer blockbuster, Ghosts of Girlfriends Past. We at Jessica McClintock were delighted to hear that she fell in love with a Jessica McClintock design and chose to wear it for her special day. Congratulations Kasey! You look beautiful!
Sincerely,
Jessica Gilliland
Amber's Story
Dear Jessica,
Two weeks before my first high school winter formal I was in a frantic hurry to find the perfect dress. Especially after I was asked by my best friend and now boyfriend, Matthew! I had worn one of your ball gowns for my role in a production of Disney's Beauty and the Beast. My firend and I went to a local mall. First we went to a store of her choice. I really wasn't planning on buying my dress that day but as we were walking through the mall I nsaw one of your stores and started screaming. I immediately ran inside and started looking at your short party dresses. (I am 4'11" and have a large bust.) I walked over to the clearance rack and found the most beautiful dress I had ever seen in my life! It was my favorite color and just the right size. I bought it in a heartbeat! I had never gotten so many compliments. My date bought a tie to match. We were the best dressed couple! A girl who had asked where I had bought my dress wore a Jessica McClintock to the next dance. I can't wait until I have the chance to get my prom and wedding dress from you! Thanks Jessica, for making my night perfect and helping this Cinderella get her Prince Charming.
Love,
Amber Salmon
Gretchen's Story
Dear Jessica,
In April 2008 I was diagnosed with a rare disease called juvenille dermatomyositis. It caused inflamation of my skin and bones. This ruined the end of my sophmore year and early summer. My 16th birthday was coming up and since I started to recover, my parents decided to throw me a huge party. All of summer 08 I worked hard to organize my sweet 16 in a small amount of time.Finding a dress was difficult because I had just a couple of weeks left before the big night. I knew that I'd probably find my perfect dress at a Jessica mcClintock Boutique. I had my mom rush me to the mall and search for a dress. I wanted to get there before anyone could take the dress I wanted in my size. I wanted a dress that would let me stand out from my parents and allow me to shine throughout the night. I found the perfect dress. It was a cherry red short strapless. Once I tried it on, I fell in love with it. When I changed into the dress on the night of my party I completely forgot I had a disease and didn't let it ruin my night. I partied all night till the resturant closed and the owner kicked us out. The dress allowed me to be myself again. I love jessica McClintock dresses. Thanks so much!
Love,
Gretchen Quiteles Maryland
Gretchen's Story
Dear Jessica,
My name is Ashley Crump and my experience with Jessica McClintock took me by surprise. I found three dresses that i liked and tried them on. Each fit well so I had a hard time deciding which one I loved most. To make things even tougher, a sales clerk brought me two more dresses that were both amazing. I finally narrowed it down to three again with the help of the clerk and my mother. The sales clerk was very knowlegable about prom and what would look good... No, great! Finally, I narrowed it down to two dresses. One was blue with a big black bow across the chest and the other was purple and reflected the light beautifully. I chose the purple dress. It was originally designed to be worn with a purple ribbon but the sales clerk had me try it on with an almost tiffany blue ribbon. At that moment I know it was the one. MINE!
Love,
Ashley Crump
Adriana's Story
Dear Jessica,
Hello, my name is Adriana, and I was in search of a classy, elegant
midnight blue wedding dress to wear to my friend's junior prom. I
wanted a dress to compliment his tuxedo and the vintage style Bentley
we were riding in. Well, I didn't have to search far or too long.
After looking at the color swatch to Rahkeen's vest and tie I decided
to window shop for dresses. We (Rahkeen, his mother and I) made our
first stop downstairs to the Jessica McClintock Boutique and that's
where the search ended.
Emily was our saleswoman, and she was awesome! She asked what I was
looking for and found several dresses for me to try on. Bingo! I found
the dress! W all loved it and it looked fabulous on me. As you can see
in the picture, we were “a touch of class.” There were compliments
about how good we looked all night.
Thank you Emily and Jessica McClintock for making my friend's prom
memorable and for making me look lovely!
Love,
Adriana and Rahkeen
Erika's Story
Dear Jessica,
I just want to tell you that i love all your designs!!!! I had this important event, my Confirmation, and i was looking for the perfect dress. I finally found it in one of the Jessica McClintock Boutiques near my city. I also wanted to thank you for saving my life by creating this beautiful dress for me. I looked great during the ceremony and everybody asked me where I bought the dress. I felt proud and happy to say that it was an original Jessica McClintock. Thanks for everything!
Love,
Erika Portero Union City, NJ
Aquanetta's Story
Dear Jessica,
I was getting married on July 4th 2009, in Vegas. I searched
everywhere for a dress and was not successful. My girlfriend sent me
an email link to your website I decided to take a chance and travel to
Woodfield Mall to see what you had to offer. I have to admit I am
not great with directions and traveling long distances by myself, I
still pressed my luck. I was so impressed with your line of beautiful
dresses. I lucked up with a great customer service person who was so
patient with me, your store was offering a percentage off of my
purchase I refused to leave without a dress. With time and patience
I purchased a beautiful dress.
I will be sure to visit your store when my daughter goes on her junior
prom 2010 and senior prom 2011.
Thank you so much!!!!
Love,
Aquanetta and Dimitrius Baker
Katrina's Story
Dear Jessica,
When I got engaged in October I was very disappointed in the treatment
I received at some bridal boutiques. One day my mom and I were running
errands and we passed one of your stores. I had purchased two of your
dresses for prom and show choir in high school and loved the way they
looked and fit. So my mom said "It's too bad Jessica McClintock
doesn't make wedding dresses." I immediately responded "Oh but she
does!" So we turned the car around and went into the store. It was the
middle of the day and we were the only ones in the store.
The sales lady was very helpful and attentive and within minutes I had
several dresses to try on. When I tried on the "one" it fit perfectly,
like it was made for me! I hadn't wanted to get a strapless dress
because they don't always stay up the way I would like, but this one
did! In fact, I didn't have to alter it at all. The sales lady let me
stand on the pedestal in front of the three-way mirror for over half
an hour and even helped me pick out jewelry to match! I made a lace
shrug to wear with it and wore a hoop skirt underneath to give it a
little more poof. Your dress was the perfect wedding dress for me and
helped me look exactly the way I had always imagined I would on my
wedding day.
Thank you Jessica for designing such beautiful dresses and thank you
to the wonderful saleslady in Englewood, CO!
Love,
Katrina Erzinger Highlands Ranch, Colorado
Vicki's Story
Dear Jessica,
I had to share a couple of photos from my wedding in Monterey, CA on
July 3, 2009. I absolutely LOVED my dress! I went in a couple of
weeks before my wedding date and tried on several dresses with
Jeannine T.) at Valley Fair Mall in San Jose, CA and came across the
one in my photos!!! The dress was cream and absolutely made me feel
like a princess.
The only problem (I thought) was my husband had already purchased an
all white suit for the wedding so I was determined to get a white
dress. Jeannine ordered me the dress in white and had it shipped to
my house. When I received the white dress, it was too tight! It was
the same size yet I could barely breathe. I called and went back to
the JM store and tried on a larger size in the dress to see if I
should order the white one in the larger size. The larger size was
falling off of me! I seriously wanted to sit down in the dressing
room and cry my eyes out. I wanted that dress exactly and no other
dress!
So Jeannine said to me, “Why don’t you get the cream dress that we
still have on hold for you? It’s the dress you wanted!” She helped me
dress it up with beautiful JM jewelry and a white sash. I called my
husband and told him to get a cream vest and tie and that I was
getting my dress!!!!! We looked amazing together! I have never felt
more beautiful thanks to Jessica McClintock!!! Oh and my husband told
me I was absolutely beautiful and he could see why I wanted no other
dress but the one that I wore!!
Thank you so much! Your dresses are beautiful and your staff at the
JM store in San Jose, CA @ Valley Fair Mall are amazing, caring, and
fantastic!!!!!! =)
The jewelry in the photo is the jewelry that Jeannine sold me from the
JM store!
Thanks again for making my wedding complete and making me the happiest
bride ever!!
Love,
Vicki Nicolosi
Rosa's Story
Dear Jessica,
In August of 2008 I was going to have one of the first
important days of my life "The Bachelorette Party" that was going to
be put together by my closest friends and bridesmaids. It was a very
exciting time for me to start looking for a dress. Everyone kept asking
me what colors and what theme the party should be. I always knew that
I LOVED BLUE and decided quickly on BLUE for me and for the girls to
all wear black. I had no clue where I was going to go shopping for my
dress all I knew is that I wanted something sexy, fun and young.
I worked in the Gallleria in Houston, TX and just began walking around
the mall to see what store I should shop in. I went to many stores
before coming across the Jessica McClintock Boutique. I had never shopped at
the store but for some reason it caught my eye right away. I went in
a immediately saw a few blue dresses that I liked so I picked them out
with the help of one of the sales ladies working that day and took
them into the dressing room to try them on. The one that I am
wearing in the picture truly caught my eye and I LOVED the way it fit
me. I knew right away that it was the one I was going to wear to my
special night.
I am glad to say that this dress was a success at my
Bachelorette Party. I got so many great compliments on it that I felt
truly blessed that I found it. It was a GREAT night for sure and
after showing the pictures to my husband, he also loved the dress.
I love jessica McClintock dresses. Thanks so much for making my day
even more special.
Love,
Rosa Longoria
Monica's Story
Dear Jessica,
This past Spring I was lucky enough to attend two proms. I flew to
Kansas City, MO to attend Austin’s prom. We had an amazing time! I
felt as though different regions of the US have diverse traditions
when it comes to what’s “in” for prom. I wanted to fit in with his
friends, yet express my own style. The straight skirt with the high
slit was stylish without being too revealing. I felt as though I fit
with the girls perfectly. Our pictures turned out BEAUTIFUL. Check
out the shoes I found too…
The following week was my prom in Wisconsin. Austin was unable to
attend, so I went with a great friend, Tony. As you can see, this
dress too was a HIT! The asymmetrical back was a showstopper design!
The navy color… amazing!
Finally, the stretch fabric made it easy to walk, sit, eat, and dance…
It’s a brilliant fabric choice for a prom dress!
I was recently named First Royal Ambassador for our town. Both
dresses will be great to use as I attend future coronations.
Thank you for your smart, stylish designs.
Love,
Monica Morgan
River Falls, WI
Claudia's Story
Dear Jessica,
I purchased one of your designs in Montreal for my daughter, Claudia’s
graduation which took place last week. She graduated from Lester B. Pearson High School in Montreal on June 26,
2009. Your dress just made that day even more special and the
compliments were endless. The dress was purchased at Ami
Fer.
I have enclosed some pictures. Keep up the beautiful designs.
Love,
Isabelle Scaffidi
Claudia's Story
Dear Jessica,
I’m almost coming up to my year anniversary, but August 30th 2008 I
married the man of my dreams.
It was a beautiful day and all of his family came from Missouri for
the first time to see Seattle and the west coast.
My family came down from Canada, including our dog Brooklyn and had a
fantastic day.
I met my wonderful man on a blind date December 31st 2005.
Thank you so much for having such wonderful clothes, made in the US
and affordable at every level.
Love,
Debra Thompson
Shannon's Story
Dear Jessica,
I purchased my wedding dress at your store in Tampa, FL. I needed
something for small outdoor wedding in Clearwater FL, and your dress
was perfect. It was the first dress I looked at and didn't want to
commit to the first one I tried on. After trying on numerous other
dresses, I came back to this one. The fit was perfect, the price was
affordable, and I loved the dress. The woman at the store that helped
me purchase the dress was more than helpful. I loved that when I
ordered the dress, it came right to my house. I did need to exchange
for a size, but the process was easy! My experience with your company
was wonderful!
Love,
Shannon Staniford
Kristen's Story
Dear Jessica,
Dresss 53530 in copper was work by Kristen Alderson on August 30th,2009. She was a presenter at the Daytime Emmy's on the CW. She presented the award for Best young male actor in a soap opera.
Love,
sales rep: Angela V
Ayana's Story
Dear Jessica,
In July of this year, I turned 16 and had a birthday that I'll never forget. More importantly, the dress was to die for! I found it at the Jessica McClintock store in downtown Tampa and fell in love immediately. I stood out on my birthday and had numerous strangers tell me how beautiful the dress was. I loved it so much that I went back and bought my homecoming dance dress from there! That's my only dress shop now. :) Thanks again!
Love,
Ayana S.
Danielle's Story
Dear Jessica,
Hello! I hope this thank you note finds you doing well and having a lovely day! I wanted to share with you a special story and thank you so much for creating such a precious and beautiful dress! After being encouraged to and because of my love to help others and also wanting to raise awareness for my autoimmune disease called ITP - (Idiopathic or immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura) and the PDSA - Platelet Disorder Support Association, I took part in the Miss Georgia International 2009 pageant. Now, a wonderful honor and opportunity has been bestowed upon me and I am the new Miss Georgia International 2009! It has been such an incredible journey and adventure! I am so unbelievably gracious for this opportunity! And it has been such a blessing to continue to bring about increased awareness to the cause that is close to my heart...the PDSA (www.pdsa.org ). As Miss Georgia International 2009, I was given another wonderful and amazing honor, to represent the lovely peach state in the Miss International 2009 Pageant in Chicago. I was searching for some dresses to wear during the week and went to the Jessica McClintock Store at the Gwinnett Mall in Georgia with my mom. The Store Manager, Emily, was so sweet and helpful! After looking around the store at all the lovely and beautiful gowns and dresses, I tried on a couple and found the one! It is such a beautiful color and style and I have gotten so many sweet compliments on it! I wore it during the week in Chicago when we all had the chance to go to the Navy Pier! It was such a lovely time and so many wonderful and special memories! Thank you much for letting me share this with you!
Thank you so much! You have such a beautiful talent!
Love,
Danielle Schmidt
Mattison's Story
Dear Jessica,
I purchased a dress in your Las Vegas Boutique. The reason I chose this beautiful dress is because I didn't want poofy, I didn't want sparkles, I wanted elegant and beautiful. I felt like a Barbie doll, and the color is definitely me all the way...Jessica McClintock dresses are all so beautiful, and very diverse, I would have loved to purchase several. I definitely will be back for more. Thanks so much!
Love,
Mattison Hannotte
Meadow Lake, Saskatchewan
Canada
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