Well, this certainly isn't silk, I can tell you that, but the lace was very very nice and good quality. The dresses weren't shoddily made either, but it's a lot of money for a few hours' wear!
Thing is, in the outlet shop [much more sensible prices] the dresses were battered, marked and being dragged round the floor by all and sundry- I was quite horrified by the casual way they were handled and tossed about. Then again, it was a tatty little shop with scruffy changing area and a rather manky vibe!
In the boutique, we had a dedicated assistant, comfy sofas, and a gorgeous choice of fab dresses...you get what you pay for, even if it isn't the dresses themselves!
Most brides' expectations are rather inflated these days, the era of going to the register office/church and then to the pub or your nan's front room have gone for good.
Ah well.