Should
I Make an Appointment to Try on Gowns?
Yes,
please! We would appreciate an appointment being made to try on gowns. We
do accept walk-ins without an appointment, but appointments are given priority
with a room and consultant. Finding your perfect wedding gown entails having
a professional bridal consultant. Thus we will not allow anyone to try on
bridal gowns without a consultant to help you. Appointments are 1 1/2 hours
in length for your first appointment. Should you need a second appointment,
45 minutes will be allotted. We do provide slips and bras to use when trying
on gowns. If you have your own, you can most certainly bring it! To book
your appointment, please call us at 834-8422, or book
your appointment online. If you are unable to keep your appointment,
please be considerate of other brides waiting to get in and cancel your
appointment at least 24 hours in advance. If you are running more than
10 minutes late for your appointment, it is likely that your appointment
slot will be filled with another bride waiting to try on gowns.
Should I look for my wedding gown and my bridesmaids dresses on the same
day?
We
would recommend making one appointment
to try on bridal gowns and another appointment to try on bridesmaids dresses.
Sometimes it can get to be
a long day with picking out both your wedding gown and bridesmaids dresses,
but you most certainly may do both appointments in the same day. We
would suggest you focus on your wedding gown first with your mom and then
have your bridesmaids come
to focus on the bridesmaid dress. Its always easier to find a bridesmaid
dress after you have chosen your bridal gown. We'll
start you off in the private bridal area and then you can look at bridesmaids
dresses in our party area!
Who should I bring with me
to my appointment?
We
would highly recommend bringing your mom and a close friend. Too many opinions
can be confusing
and may cause
you to miss out on your perfect gown. Ultimately it is your decision and
should really be based on how the gown makes you feel and look, you should
listen to your own instincts. Be true to yourself and don't be concerned
about what others envision you wearing. We also need to make room for all
our brides and their guests in our private bridal area. We also love kids,
I have two of my own, but we would recommend leaving them with a sitter.
Our Shoppe is not child proof and it is not a fun place for them to be. It
can also be distracting to you and other brides as you will want to focus
on how you want to look on your wedding day!
Will I be able to go through your dresses and see for myself
all that you have to offer?
Yes!
We let you pick the gowns you want to try on! All of our gowns are protected
in a clear bridal bag and you can view them for yourself. Your personal bridal
consultant will help you find what you're looking for as well as offer suggestions
on what to try on. Keep in mind that viewing gowns on a hanger is very different
than trying them on! What
you think you may like and what you like when you try on gowns is usually
much different. Trust your bridal consultant when she asks you to try on
a gown that you may think you don't like! It
just may be the one!
When Do I Order?
Immediately!
When ordering your wedding attire, leave enough time for the gowns to arrive
and receive the necessary alterations. Since gowns are not custom made to
your measurements, alterations are almost always needed.
We recommend ordering an very minimum of 9 months before your wedding.
If you have more time than that, order right away! We offer free gown storage
for your convenience! Your bridal gown, as well as bridesmaids, flower girls
and mothers gowns should all be ordered in this time frame. Its much easier
to plan the rest of your wedding once you have ordered your attire. Start
checking this off your list today!
Can I Place the Order Later?
If
any order is placed under 5 months, anticipate a "rush cut" charge
to rush the order so that the gown(s) arrive in time. If we need to place
the order on a rush, we will notify you. You may also purchase your gown
out of stock. We also carry select bridesmaids gowns that are on a 'quick
ship' schedule. Some gowns may be an additional nominal charge,
and the styles and colors may vary. Considering your wedding date, check
with your consultant as to which styles and colors are available.
I'm planning on losing weight. When should I shop for and
buy my wedding gown?
Every experienced bridal
seamstress will tell you that it is easy to take a wedding gown down in size.
95% of all future brides will need some alterations, and once you've opened
up the side seams, the cost is typically the same whether you are taking
them in 1/2" or
3".
With this in mind we urge you not to postpone your purchase until you've
reached your goal weight. Waiting too long can result in rush charges and
expedited shipping to get the same dress. Why cause yourself stress ordering
your gown at the last minute? Order your gown in the recommended time frame
of at least 9 months and have your dress altered to your body beginning 2
months before your wedding.
What Payment Options are Available With my Gown Purchase?
We
accept Cash, Check, Debit Card, Mastercard, Visa and Discover. We also have
a Layaway Plan to help spread out the payments. Keep in mind with
the Layaway Plan that your gown will not be ordered until a minimum of half
down is placed on your order. We can discuss monthly payment amounts with
your wedding date in mind!
Can I purchase my gown out of stock or do I have to order it?
You can most certainly purchase
your gown out of stock. Our gowns are arranged by size for your convenience.
We can also place a special order if the gown you've selected is not in
your size or color preference.
Do you carry plus size bridal gowns?
YES! We carry bridal gowns through size 32 in stock. We have gowns
for every size and shape.
What designers do you carry?
We carry many well-known designers, but mostly designers that are exclusive
to our bridal salon and also not available online, for your one of a kind
gown! Remember that we have 400 different wedding gowns in stock! Also keep
in mind that finding your gown should again be based on how you feel in the
gown and not by who the designer of the gown is. To protect our designers,
you are only allowed to take photographs of the gown you purchase.
How are bridesmaids orders placed?
After
all the bridesmaids have been sized and paid their deposit, which is a minimum
of half down, the orders get placed together.
We make sure to order them all at the same time to ensure dye lot color variation
is the same! As the bride, it would be beneficial to keep track of who has
placed their orders so that all the gowns get ordered in time. We
recommend a minimum of 9 months in advance of your wedding. We will also
keep track of the order and call you if the time is narrowing in and let
you know which bridesmaids haven't placed their orders. Bridesmaids who live
out of town should go to a professional bridal salon and have their measurements
taken. We
do not recommend that anyone take her own measurements. Bridesmaids dresses
are not custom sized and alterations are almost always necessary on bridesmaids
dresses. We do alterations at our store or they can choose a seamstress of
their choice.
When should I book my
tuxedo order?
Typically
we would recommend booking your order a
minimum of 6 months before your wedding.
We would like all the gentlemen measured a minimum of 2 months prior to the wedding
date. Although we can get tuxedos in as little as two weeks, we do not recommend
that time frame and will not guarantee the order. Orders are sent in after all
the gentlemen have been measured. Gentlemen who live out of town may go to a
professional bridal salon or formal wear store and have their measurements taken.
They may then submit
their measurements via the form on our website. Or if its more convenient,
they may call, mail, fax or e-mail the measurements to us.
When should I schedule my alteration appointment?
We
recommend scheduling your bridal appointment 2 months prior to your wedding.
More than likely, you will have approximately 2-4 fittings, depending on
the work that needs to be completed. For bridesmaids, moms, prom and flower
girls we would recommend a minimum of 4-6 weeks before the event date. More
than likely you will have approximately 2 fittings for these types of
alterations. If alterations need to be completed in under one months time
for bridal and two weeks time for all other alterations, expect to incur
a rush fee. Our seamstresses are available for fitting
appointments on
Tuesdays from 10am-8pm, Thursdays from 10am-5pm and two select Saturdays
per month from 10am-5pm.
What else do I need to know about my alteration appointment?
For
your alterations appointment, please arrive on time and ready for your seamstress
by your appointment time. For your appointment you will need to have your
shoes and undergarments pre-selected before your appointment. We have
shoes, slips, bras and undergarments like Spanx body shapers! If you need
to purchase them yet, please come to our store at least a half hour before
your appointment to purchase these items. Please note that changing your
shoes or undergarments after your first fitting will affect the fit of your
dress and may incur additional alteration charges. For bridal gown alterations,
your seamstress will advise you when to bring the person you've selected
to bustle your dress on your wedding day. Please do not bring children with
you for your fitting. You will need to stand very still and will not be able
to watch children during this appointment. Furthermore, we are working with
sharp pins and do not want children to be hurt in any way! Its really not
a place for them to be due to the delicate nature of our store.
What is your refunds/exchanges policy?
All sales are final. There are no refunds or exchanges on any of our merchandise.
After my wedding, how do you recommend I store my gown?
We
recommend and provide Wedding Gown Preservation. Just bring your dress
and two other items that you'd like to protect, such as your veil and tiara,
and we will take care of the rest! We will mark soil spot problem areas,
package it for you and ship your dress for you. Your dress will arrive directly
to your door in a preserved windowed box to preserve your wedding gown for
years to come!
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