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Frequently Asked Questions
What is full service?
I found a gown for less at another shop. Will you give me
the same price?
Do you charge for alterations?
How soon do I need to order my dress?
Is it safe to use an 800 number or the Internet to
buy a wedding gown?
What should I consider when choosing attendants'
dresses?
What are some things to consider when a bride goes
shopping for her gown?
What is
full service?
Knowledgeable,
friendly consultants available to assist you into the gowns & help with
your selection. An easy payment plan. Free storage of all your gowns until
the wedding date. Free pressing for your bridal portrait & then again for
your wedding. A highly skilled professional seamstress to do custom
fitting in our shop.
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I found a gown for less at another shop. Will you give me the
same
price?
Yes, we will
match any verified price at any bridal shop in the area, provided the
quality and terms are the same.
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Do you charge for
alterations?
Yes we do.
The charge is just for the labor to do the work. An expert seamstress is
as skilled at what she does as any professional. You're paying for her
many years of experience in her field. She'll know exactly what your gown
needs to make you look great! Beware of any "free alterations" ... you
never know what you'll get!
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How soon do I need to
order my dress?
Your
consultant will help you with this. Generally, six months before the
wedding date, depending on the manufacturer.
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Is it safe to use an
800 number
or the Internet to buy a wedding gown?
It is smart to buy some things over the phone and the Internet, but
not an item that requires measuring, fitting, alterations, and
professional pressing. The Consumers International Research Group
ordered 151 items from various Internet sites. It found that one in
ten items never arrived. Your wedding gown is too important to take
a chance!
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What should I consider when choosing
attendants' dresses?
Etiquette decrees that you select elegant floor-length gowns for your
attendants if you are having a formal wedding. At other times, your
bridesmaids can wear a variety of lengths, although the dresses should not
be longer than the bride's. Beyond length recommendations, you are
free to choose whatever type dress that appeals to your fashion flair.
Most brides try to choose one that will be the most becoming to their
bridesmaids.
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What are some
things to consider when a
bride goes shopping for her gown?
Do not invite friends to accompany you since each will have her own
preferences. It would certainly be appropriate for your mother or a
close friend to help in the selection.
Choose a gown that makes the most of your figure. Princess or A-line
styles are slimming and create the illusion of height. A full skirt
hides heavy legs and hips. Dropped waist styles flatter most figure
types. A decorative bodice highlights the upper body, while a
simpler style minimizes a heavy bust.
There are many fabrics and shades to choose from. Find the textures
and hues that flatter your complexion.
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