Hi folks. Just got this in via email from a reader in Conneciticut:

"I went to Plumed Serpent to view a Lazaro gown I had seen a photo of. Lazaro lists Plumed Serpent as one of only two dealers in my state.

There were no Lazaro gowns for me to see there. I was told they could send for the one I wanted. I decided to try on something else and I loved the dress. The price was $1400 and the gown was not even silk. I asked who made the dress and the salesman said, "a Canadian company". When I took the dress off I noticed that the tags had been cut out! My girlfriend and I asked again and were not given an answer. I called the shop later and asked again who the designer is. The woman who answered, said, "We don't give out that information..." I asked if she knew that was illegal, and she said she did not.

I had heard of the tag cutting practice, but I never expected to see it in what is considered one of the most upscale bridal shops around.

I reported them to the Better Business Bureau but I doubt it will help. How do these places expect people to make an informed decision about spending thousands of dollars when they don't even know what they are getting?

Bottom line: Stay away from this place."

Anyone else have comments on this shop? Others in New England? Thanks, Alan & Denise, authors, BridalGown.com