Preparing for your big day is a challenge. We hope that we can help you with the process. Here is a list of what to expect to help you prepare.
 
       Here's how we can help:

1. Come visit our boutique during our business hours Tuesday through Saturday at your convenience. We encourage you to call us for an appointment on the weekend and in the evening so that you can recieve more personalized service.
2. Our dresses are available for your perusal and our friendly staff will assist you in trying on as many dresses as you like. We often have one sample size of each dress style in our store but we can special order any dress in the size and color offered by the manufacturer as long as the dress has not been discontinued. The average delivery time of special order dresses is approximately 12-16 weeks. Rush cuts and super rush cuts between 5 and 8 weeks are often available at an additional cost. A few manufacturers are now offering a limited selection of styles and colors for one week delivery at no extra charge.
3. Upon selecting a special order dress, we will take your measurements to help in ordering the appropriate size. We measure the largest part the bust, the smallest part of the waist and the largest part of the hips, along with a "hollow to hem" measurement when necessary.  A hollow to hem measurement is done by measuring from the hollow of your neck to the hem of the garment to determine if extra length is needed or to pre-determine a hem measurement to be performed by the manufacturer offering that service. This service is only offered for bridal gowns and there is and additional charge for this service.  After checking the manufacturer's sizing chart, we are happy to recommend a dress size to be ordered, but of course, the final dress size is your decision to make. We recommend that a bridal party of three or more maids call ahead for a personalized appointment for their measurements and try-ons.
4. Once your dress size and color have been determined your dress is now ready to be ordered! We will require a 50% deposit to place the order for your bridal dress and the full balance for bridesmaids, headpieces, undergarments and/or jewelry. Upon receipt of the half or full deposit, your order will be placed with the manufacturer and we will be given an approximate ship date. This is the approximate date that the dress is to be shipped from the manufacturer to our store. It could take up to two weeks from the approximate ship date to arrive at our store.
5. Your dress arrives at the store! A courtesy call is immediately placed to let you know that your dress has arrived. At this time we would like you to come in to the store to try on your dress. Often alterations are needed on the hem or to take the bust, waist, and/or hips in to make a perfect fit! You should plan to pay for the balance on your dress in full at this time.
6. If alterations are required for that perfect fit and you would like to have this service done via our referral, we will provide you with the name and phone number of our taylor/seamstress. You may then give her a call to get aquainted and recieve information regarding her services and scheduling.  Early scheduling, approximately 3 months prior to the event, will ensure convenient appointments for you and timely fittings.  In addition, the undergarments and shoes you choose to wear with your gown will be required for your fittings.
7. You are now on your way!

Ready to start? Get directions to our store, contact us via our online form, or call us today at
414-773-9117