I went to Vera's as my first place to try on my first bridal gowns.  The salesperson seemed a bit tense and irritated, but kept it low key.  When my mom and I were seriously considering a dress, she latched on to our vulnerability and said, \"You must hold this dress.  You won't find a better one.\"  I said OK, not knowing better, and gave her $50 to hold the dress until we could be sure.  I was under the impression the $50 would be refunded if I changed my mind, or applied toward final purchase of whatever dress I chose.  After looking elsewhere and finding the dress I knew I wanted, I called Vera's to cancel my next appointment.  I asked if the $50 could be reimbursed on my credit card, and the woman said, abruptly, \"NO.\"  They conned my mom and me out of $50 to \"hold\" a dress.  I would not recommend this place to anyone.