BRIDAL

FAQ'S

WHAT ARE THE PRICES LIKE AT THE PERFECT DRESS?

When you come to The Perfect Dress advise your consultant as to your budget and she will work not only to find you the most beautiful gown you’ve ever seen but, she will also work to satisfy your financial needs. From special order gowns in the $749.00 to $1500.00 range to gowns available for purchase of the rack starting at  $300.00.

SHOULD I BRING IN PICTURES FROM MAGAZINES OR THE INTERNET OF GOWNS I LIKE?

Yes. This will help to give us an understanding of what you are drawn to visually BUT, we want you to know that many designers sell gowns that are not advertised in  magazines and are not available online. It has been our experience that very few women actually end up purchasing gowns that they had seen in magazine or online.

SHOULD I MAKE AN APPOINTMENT BEFORE I COME TO LOOK AT WEDDING GOWNS?

Yes, At The Perfect Dress we do not permit self-service. Every future bride is assigned a personal consultant that will wait on her alone. If possible we will accommodate walk-ins but appointments are always given preference.

WHAT IF I FIND THE GOWN OF MY DREAMS AVAILABLE ONLY OFF THE RACK AND I’M NOT READY TO BUY IT YET? (I’m not ready financially or I want my mom to see it.) CAN YOU HOLD THE GOWN FOR ME?

Sorry, we can’t. The Perfect Dress has only one of each gown available off the rack. If we held a gown we may be depriving someone from buying that saw and loved that same gown a day before you. The disadvantage is that if you find the gown of your dreams and don’t purchase it that day there is a good chance it won’t be here when you come back. That is why we suggest that before you set an appointment you ask yourself, “ If I found the wedding gown of my dreams in my budget can I buy it today?". Its best to be ready at The Perfect Dress by bringing your mom or whoever you want with you so. If you’re that lucky to find the perfect dress you won’t have to leave it behind. We do have a lay-a-way plan (50% down, balance in 30 days). Visa and MasterCard are accepted and checks for down payments.

HOW IS THE PERFECT DRESS DIFFERENT THAN THE OTHER BRIDAL STORES AND CHAINS?

There are two BIG differences. First, the big chain store manufacturers its’ own dresses at their factory, i.e. all the wedding gowns “they” sell were made by them. At The Perfect Dress we carry designer gowns and have design influence but we do not make wedding gowns. The second BIG difference is that the chain stores have “fixed styles for the season”. This means that for the most part their dress styles don’t change during the year. They can even give you a catalog because they are selling the same gowns over and over. At The Perfect Dress we don’t have “fixed styles”. Our wedding gown styles and inventory changes constantly.

FULL FIGURED WOMEN AND PLUS SIZES AT THE PERFECT DRESS?

The Perfect Dress offers special order gowns "The Reserve" where we have samples in sizes 18w to 24w available to be ordered. You will need to see us at least six months before the wedding for most of these dresses. Some are available sooner on rush delivery.  We have several designers (bridal, bridesmaids and mother's gowns) that will special cut a gown by taking your measurements and cut it to your needs and specifications.

IF I'M PLANNING ON LOSING WEIGHT WHEN SHOULD I SHOP FOR AND WHEN SHOULD I BUY MY WEDDING GOWN?

Every experienced bridal seamstress will tell you that it is easy and inexpensive to take a wedding gown down in size. 95% of all future brides will need some alterations and when they open up side seams, taking in ¼ inch or 3” costs the same. So if you lose weight it is easy and inexpensive to make your gown still fit you perfectly if it was purchased in a bigger size. The opposite, releasing a gown if it is too small because you put on weight can be far more expensive to do and often it will not look perfect. Planning a wedding can be a stressful time and it is a mistake to add more stress because you will not fit into a dress if you don’t reach your weight goal. Most brides buy their wedding gowns 9 to 18 months before their weddings so that they can facilitate all the other planning and purchases that revolve around the gown. You should do the same even if you are planning to lose weight. Buy the gown that fits your current weight and if you reach your weight goals it will be easy to alter to fit you beautifully. If you don’t, so what! You gown will still fit beautifully and remember he fell in love with you the way you are, not the way you hope to be.

WHO SHOULD I BRING WITH ME WHEN I COME FOR MY WEDDING GOWN SHOPPING APPOINTMENT AT THE PERFECT DRESS? When shopping for a wedding gown all the experts advise not to bring too many people. We can comfortably seat up to four guests. If should have additional guests that you would like to bring you may do so however, please know that seating is limited. Your mom and one or two other trusted individuals seem to be the perfect mix. Pick a few people who love you to come and your experience will be a lot more enjoyable and you will have a better chance of being successful in your quest. Its great to have one or two people who are close to you to give you honest opinions but bringing too many people to “poll the audience” is a recipe for disaster that may make you miss out on your perfect gown. In the end the only opinion that truly counts when picking a wedding gown is YOURS! You will be the center of attention at your wedding. You want a wedding gown the will make you look awesome and feel amazing. You are the only one who will really know when you have found the gown that does this.

SHOULD I LOOK FOR MY WEDDING GOWN AND BRIDESMAIDS' GOWN ON THE SAME DAY?

Don't try to do too much in one day. We suggest you not try to shop for bridesmaids and a wedding gown all in the same day. Finding that perfect gown can be harder, more time consuming, and more mentally exhausting than you think. We suggest you focus on your wedding gown first, check out our first floor of bridesmaids before you leave and plan a separate day for the bridesmaids shopping.

WILL I BE ABLE TO SEE GOWNS AT THE PERFECT DRESS THAT ARE DIFFERENT FROM WHAT I'VE SEEN EVERYWHERE ELSE? YES. At The Perfect Dress we have great selection of different famous designers from around the world represented AND the majority are the designers “confined lines” which are dresses that are not advertised and not found on-line. These designer confined line wedding gowns are only sold to a very limited number of stores like The Perfect Dress. The advantage for you the customer is that you can get an amazing designer gown at an exceptional value (no advertising costs tied to them) that won’t be available and sold all over the place.

SHOULD I GET A SITTER FOR KIDS?

We strongly advise you not bring children to a bridal store. Your wedding gown choice is one of the most important you will make for your wedding. For the rest of your married life you will be looking at pictures of yourself in that special gown. When shopping for that gown you need to be able to focus and concentrate without distractions. A bridal salon is not a fun place for kids and they will get bored very quickly and totally distract you from this important mission. A bridal salon is also NOT a safe place for children due to loose pins and other hazards.