Vera Bradley Designs

This place actually looks like a cute cottage inside, but somehow the effect works better than it does at Bath & Body Works. For being such a small store, everything was well-​organized and well-​spaced for easy browsing. They even have really comfy couches in-​store, so in case you brought along someone who doesn’t really want to shop for purses/​luggage, they can sit and relax while you browse to your heart’s content.
The store carries every type of Vera Bradley bag, but not in every color. However, the sales associates (who were very conversational and genuinely excited about the products) were more than happy to look up more colors in a particular style, and put in an order for it to be shipped right to me. So even if the store doesn’t have the color you want, you can still take a good look at each style of bag to see if it meets your needs, then have a sales associate place the order in a different color (depending on availability). Everyone wins!
Also, I had a coupon that I wanted to use but was a mere 60 cents short of the minimum. To my amazement, the sales associate tried a few different methods of getting the system to accept the coupon, stating that sometimes it’ll accept it within the dollar. Unfortunately, it didn’t and ended up buying a cute key chain that I liked anyway, but I was amazed that she even bothered to try.
I’m a relatively new Vera Bradley addict, and vising this store has only made it worse. I’ll definitely be back!

Went In to get a backpack for my daughter and I must say the store is beautiful and I the customer service was fantastic. I had to come back in a couple days later and the lady that helped me knew exactly who I was and had my product waiting. Fantastic customer service.

Loved my product. The staff was all nice but one who was very unpleasant and awkward which took away from making this five stars

OK. I will admit that before the beginning of this summer, I did not know who or what Vera Bradley was. That is, until my sister and my niece showed me their id holders and lanyards, then… I was HOOKED!
I got online to
, and ordered a chain and cloth (combination) lanyard and id holder for myself — figured I could use it for work. I have received so many compliments on my lanyard/​id holder. I love them! I have the doodle dandy design, and just love the colors! It is just fun!
Well… then my niece informed me that there was a Vera Bradley store in our Park Meadows Mall — BINGO! JACKPOT! I have been several times, and have found heaven!
The store is clean, organized, and just inviting! Although it’s small in size, it’s PACKED with the Vera Bradley items you and I have come to enjoy and love! If you find a style of purse/​backpack or whatever you just have to have (and you know you do), and it’s not in the color, just ask, they probably have it in the back.
Staff — friendly, friendly, and friendly. They are not in your face, which I love.
Interior — bright, cheery, colorful, clean, just fun!
Parking — The store is located at the Park Meadows Mall, so lots and lots of parking. The store is located on the first floor, down by Neiman Marcus.
Vera Bradley… need I say more?!
See you there!

You can’t help but smile when you walk into this Vera Bradley location. It’s bright and cheerful and the employees are always helpful and enthusiastic about the products.
Often they will be out of a certain pattern or style you are looking for. In that case they can order it and have it shipped to your house for free !
They often have exclusive release parties so it’s worth it to get on their mailing list !

I’m reviewer number 2, guess who number 1 is? Yep, my wife.
So what can I say about Vera?
1. They have comfortable chairs for the Husband/​Boyfriend to sit in while they wait.
2. The staff is friendly and doesn’t treat the Husband/​Boyfriend like a piece of furniture, they acknowledge your existence and talk to you.
3. If your Wife/​Girlfriend likes Vera stuff then it’s a great place to get a gift, and again the staff is very helpful and sweet.
To be honest I’m not a fan of Vera stuff, I don’t like flowers and paisley, but since it makes my wife happy it’s A+ in my book.

It’s hard to believe that I haven’t already written a review for this store!
I adore handbags of all kinds. My collection boasts some pretty big names, and for a very long time I was not a fan of Vera Bradley. My grandmother and my aunt were fans years ago, and I think that fact speaks heavily of the patterns of the past — they were old fashioned and unappealing to a younger crowd.
Then the bags became popular among college students. In fact, the Cornell store at Cornell University in Ithaca, NY is a Vera Bradley retailer (I know because I lived there!) It was around this time that I began meandering from more expensive names to Vera, as the patterns, colors, and styles began to be tailored to a younger crowd.
Fast forward to now, over 2 years later, and I’m *such* a Vera fan. I was floored when the Vera store opened at Park Meadows, and I quickly became friends with the lovely staff of the store. The great thing about having a local store are the special events. In fact, I just returned from an event tonight. There’s actually another event tomorrow to celebrate the release of Vera’s summer styles and patterns, but tonight’s party was by special VIP invite (I think the public can also enter). Aside from the snacks and cute bottled water with Vera pattern labels, every guest who RSVP’d got a pair of sandals!!! I think that the sandals are by far the best gift Vera’s given us, but there are usually always freebies at these parties. In addition, everything in the store was 25% off, there were 3 or 4 raffles and a grand prize giveaway of a stay at Sandals.
Finally, I want to send a shout-​out to Amy. Amy deserves some special attention because: she always remembers me, she has a GREAT, perky attitude, and she is always willing to help guests find the bag that is just for them. I love seeing Amy and am always sad if she isn’t in the store when I visit.
Oh, I almost forgot! This location is a test store, meaning that they often get the seasonal patterns in many months in advance to «test the waters.» The selection is typically small and sells out quickly, but I ALWAYS feel special toting around my bag months before it comes out.
I just love this place, and I feel like they love me. Vera for the win!