WEDDING NOTES™ – Selecting Your Gown

No one wedding related item is more important to the majority of brides than their wedding gown.  More time and emotion is invested in its selection than in any other part of the celebration.  Because of its importance - both as a practical indicator of the degree of formality planned and an emotional indicator of how the bride sees herself on this her day of days, its selection is important.  And little could be more important than whereit is purchased.

Budget minded brides who may be trying to save money on their wedding, may be tempted to cut corners on their gown by buying sight unseen from an internet source.  An overwhelming number of bridal experts would caution a bride not to take that step.  Brides should be extremely cautious when ordering the gown of their dreams at a discount over the phone, the internet or by mail. 

What can happen?  Listen to the woes of brides who have made that mistake. 

• ·        Receiving a gown that is not the style, color or size dress you ordered.

• ·        Receiving a gown that has obvious flaws, spots and missing parts.

• ·        Getting a cheap copy of the dress you saw in the picture.

• ·        Getting a "look-a-like" made from an inferior fabric from what you ordered.

• ·        Not getting the gown delivered on time.

• ·        Not getting the gown at all.

Most "discount" sources demand full payment in advance and in full, so if there are troubles with the order, you are left trying to solve problems long distance with a vendor who already has your money.  Even if you get it, you will need to arrange local resources to handle the alterations and pressing.

We urge brides to carefully weigh their decisions to buy on line or from a warehouse operation from a vendor with whom they have no relationship versus working with a reputable highly recommended local full service bridal salon that will stand behind every order and promptly solve any problems that may be encountered.

Good consultants will help the bride on a budget find the dress of her dreams AND save her money by suggesting ways to cut costs in a variety of other areas.  Call or email for help with any part of your wedding plans.