Learning About Modern Wedding Planning

One of the most fun parts of the bridal process is finding the perfect wedding gown. In order to find the perfect wedding gown, you will need to schedule an appointment at a wedding dress store. It is important to schedule an appointment so that the store can dedicate someone to helping you find the perfect dress for your wedding.  

The Sizes the Store Carries 

First, you need to make sure that the store that you want to visit will carries your size. Generally, bridal stores carry only a couple of sizes of each dress. They tend to carry larger sizes and will help clip the dress if you are smaller than their sample size so you can see what the appropriately sized dress will look like on you. If you are larger than their sample size dresses, that can make it a little more complicated to go dress shopping. Call the store ahead of time and make sure that they carry dresses in your size or a similar size that you can try on.  

Their Price Range 

Second, when you call a store to set-up an appointment, you should always ask about what their price range is. You don't want to go to a store whose starting price point is $2,000 dollars, when your entire budget for your dress and alternations is only a $1,000. There is a variety of price points that wedding dresses are sold at, so ask the store what their lowest and highest dresses are priced at, and what their medium or average wedding dress price 

The Payment Options 

Third, ask what their payment options are. Dresses can be expensive, and oftentimes bridal stores will allow you to make payments on your dress instead of purchasing the dress up front. If this an option you need, be sure to ask about it.  

First Day Discounts 

Fourth, see if the shop has any first-day discounts. Many bridal shops will offer you a discount if you select your dress on the first time you come in to try things on. Dress shops dedicate employees to help you find the right dress, and having you find and purchase a dress on the first visit, instead of your fifth visit, saves them time and money to pay employees to help you, so some shops will reward you with a discount when you make a purchase on your first visits.  

The Number of People You Can Bring 

Finally, find out how many people you can bring with you. Many bridal shops don't have a ton of space and may ask you to limit the number of people that you bring with you. Many dress shops also try to cater to you, with drinks and snacks, and thus may limit the number of people in your groups so they can provide high-quality service. One to three people may be okay, but more than that, you should ask for special permission.  

When it comes to finding your wedding dress, you don't want to visit numerous shops. Ideally, you'll only need to visit one or two shops in order to find the perfect wedding dress. In order to limit the number of dress shops you have to visit, try to find out as much information about the bridal shop before you arrive to make sure it is a good fit, and be sure to schedule an appointment as well. Contact a boutique such as The Steel Magnolia for more information.