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Wedding gown for your
wedding day.
What the bride will wear the day of her wedding is usually
the number one priority for most brides planning a wedding.
Purchasing a wedding gown can be a very costly event if you
do not do your homework. The following article will share a
few tips and let you in on a few bridal shop secrets. You
will be able to get your dream gown at an affordable price
if you follow these steps.
A bride should allow herself at least 6-8 months for the
purchase of her gown. Unless she is very tall & large busted
her gown will require alterations from a seamstress. (that
is how all bridal gowns are made) Alterations are done at a
bridal shop or at a tailor. The price of alterations can be
included in your gown price, yet is often much extra.
Before shopping in person, look at all the designer websites
& bridal magazines. They have excellent photographs of all
their current styles. Consider what style gown you would
like for your wedding day.....A-line? Princess Tulle cut?
Sheath? Do you desire sleeves, strapless, spaghetti straps?
Call ahead to the local bridal shops in your area. Many
shops require that you schedule an appointment. ( Tip: if
asked what your budget is when you schedule......just tell
them "it would all depend on the gown" Many (not all) bridal
shops will charge you what they feel you are willing to
spend) If you do not give a specific budget it will increase
the number of gowns you are shown.
When you arrive at the shop allow the sales people to show
you as many gowns as possible. Ask them to take your
measurements. (Tip: it is best if you can wear (bring with
you) a bra & shoes like what you will wear on your wedding
day) it. Allow them to show you as many gowns as possible.
You may try on a style you had not considered & fall in love
with it.
Once you find the perfect gown, (The following tip is the
most important) : DO NOT TELL THE SHOP OWNERS HOW MUCH YOU
LOVE THE GOWN!
Tell the sales person "I like this gown the best" & then
gather information about the gown. Ask, "Who is the
designer? What is the style number?" "What is the price &
what does the price include?" "What is your price?" "Does
the price include alterations" Ask them to write this down
for you along with your measurements. Just let them know you
want time to consider such a large purchase & that you will
be in touch.
Warning: Many bridal shops will pull the tags out of their
gowns. The do this to prevent you from comparison shopping.
It is an illegal practice. They may not tell you the correct
style number or designer. They may tell you that you can not
write down the information. You may wish to consider
avoiding dealings with any shop that uses these practice. A
reputable business realizes a bride must comparison shop.
The next step will be very difficult, yet it is important.
You must now leave the shop! Yes, you must walk away from
the gown of your dreams & not fall victim to the pressure
the sales people will put on you to purchase the gown
immediately. Do not put down a deposit. Do not worry. It
will be available the next week or even the next month.
You are almost there! You know the size/style/ designer/
price of your dream gown. Now you just need to get the best
deal on that gown. There are many ways to save hundreds on
your new gown. First, you can call all the shops within a
distance you would consider driving to pick up your gown.
Provide them the style number/color/ size of the gown you
will need. Ask for their best price. Ask what that price
includes. Second, you can consider purchasing your gown
online.
Many brides are horrified by the idea of purchasing a
wedding gown online. Buying online just isn't for everyone.
However, can often save the most by ordering in this
fashion.
Most of the gossip about online bridal wear was actually
started by the bridal shops themselves. They will warn you
of "fake gowns"& "defective gowns" In actuality they are the
same gowns from the same designers. Online sellers have
lower pricing due to the high volume of sales they are able
to achieve. You just need to use the same caution in
choosing what online company to deal with as you would with
choosing a brick & martyr bridal shop.
Consider the following information when choosing an online
business. Only online sellers with physical bridal shops are
authorized by the designers to sell the gowns online. You
should not buy from a seller that does not have a shop.
Completely read & understand their return policy. Ask
questions to insure that they will take the gown back if it
arrives with a flaw & replace it immediately at no cost to
you. (they should also pay all postage associated with the
return)
Bridal shops & online sellers will not accept exchanges. The
gowns are ordered just for you. If you place a deposit at a
shop it is usually non-refundable. It is best to be sure of
your gown & price before placing a deposit.
That is it! You have found the best price & are now ready to
order your gown. It is best to use a credit card for the
purchase. Most credit card companies can deal with disputes
associated with your purchases. You are often released from
the payments you have made for the gown if a serious
situation arises. Paying with cash does not provide options
for assistance.
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