Not What You Think It Is - Anonymous employee Vow'd Employee Review

1.0
4 Sept 2024
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

The colorful veneer of this brand draws you in. But the fun stops there pretty immediately.

Cons

This was by far the worst job I've ever had. Do yourself a favor and run in the opposite direction. First, do your research on Altar'd State. If you work for Vow'd, you work for Altar'd State, and that is not a good thing. The small corporate team is incredibly insular and cliquish. During my short time with the company, there was constant turnover. In fact, 50% of the small corporate team left or were suspiciously fired within a few months. General Cons: - Micro Management - Lack of Trust - Lack of Flexibility - Zero Collaboration - Zero Camaraderie - No Voice - Low Pay, Few Benefits

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5.0
4 May 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Learn a lot, fun team, love working with brides

Cons

Sometimes understaffed pay could be better would love commission

2.0
23 Feb 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Great benefits up front. Good insurance, tons of sick time, PTO. The fufilling joy you personally get from helping brides is so nice. A very girls-girl world. Cute work environment. Sorta casual wear? Very mainstream brand. The most warm bridal shoppe you can work for. The company is new so there's not too many rules (but that's a con too) If you're young and just need part time work- go right ahead but read the cons before you commit. Discount at store and atlar'd state. Good learning experiences.

Cons

You are locked in. Even when you're off- you're always on call to come in. Requests off are requests- but the business will always come first. Even if its a funeral, a ticketed event, a birthday; vow'd is your commitment. They allow brides to book hours before a time slot and the company looks to management to find coverage for their appointment. Stores NEVER have enough staff. They hire in relation to the exact number of brides the store can host. Every win you have- is not enough. A store can be 30% above goal, and its always questioned why its not 100% more. YOU WILL HAVE ZERO TRAINING. I was hired on, and thrown in, and am having negative conversations and warnings two weeks in. Associates beg for training but there's no time to teach anyone because brides are booked backtoback. You do not get breaks. Not to eat or even potty- for your entire shift. The store's alloted hours are so low and cant support the business with the staff. The pay structure is wildly vast. ASK FOR YOUR WAGE and they will meet you- if you don't you're getting minimum. I see that every associate is paid worldly different when i submit payroll- its so sad. This isn't just my store its a company thing unless you're their knoxville location.

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