Dresses

Though I love my dress and all (it's going to be ready by the end of the month/early next month!!!), I can't help but wonder if I really should have bought local, rather than a big brand name.  My mom wanted me to get the latter - they felt that a known brand would have better QA.  However, I also love to support local designers and dressmakers.  Why not?  Sure, no one's ever heard of them, but everyone was an unknown at one point. 

Would you buy a wedding gown from an up-and-coming/unknown designer?  Or would you stick to a well-known name?