Step by Step – Finding Your Dream Wedding Dress
Congratulations! You are at the point in your wedding planning process that you have selected your dream wedding date, chosen your picture perfect venue and now you need to know what you’re going to wear! Let the ladies at The Crystal Bride provide this guide to finding your dream wedding dress from start to finish:
Preshopping Homework:
START PINNING: This is a perfect opportunity to start saving some of your favorite bridal photos and pin them to a Pinterest Board! What silhouette do you see yourself in? What about neckline, fabrics, trains? This process will help you determine what is available in the bridal industry which will also come in handy when you meet your consultant.
SET UP YOUR BUDGET: This is critical! The gowns at The Crystal Bride range from $1300-$3500 with the majority of our gowns ranging between $1300-$2000.
SET UP YOUR APPOINTMENT AT THE CRYSTAL BRIDE: This may seem like a no-brainer, but we have to get started somewhere! You can request an appointment here!
GRAB YOUR GALS: Invite your most important (and supportive) guests to come shopping with you. Keep it intimate and remember this is a huge decision and your opinion matters most! You don’t have to include absolutely everyone, they can see the dress at a fitting, try on, or even the big day!
DISCUSS YOUR VISION WITH YOUR CONSULTANT: The dream team at The Crystal Bride does a wonderful job getting to know you before you walk through the door! Finding your dream wedding dress is incredibly important to us. We send over a registration form and personally call to discuss your wedding details before your appointment to help streamline the process and as a result, our 90 minute appointments run smoothly. Don’t be afraid to include us in any concerns. You are our number one priority.
Shopping & Saying Yes:
WELCOME TO THE CRYSTAL BRIDE: We are so excited to meet you in person! We have selected styles for you to see based on our previous conversation. The Crystal Bride is proud to have the largest inventory of wedding dresses in the area. We have more than 400 dresses to show you. Our dedicated consultants know the gowns like the back of their hands so don’t let that number scare you, let it excite you! We are sure that your dress is here waiting for you.
THIS IS WHAT DREAMS ARE MADE OF: Throughout your appointment, your stylist will ask you questions about what you’re loving and what you dislike. We want honesty! We know the inventory like the back of our hands and will continue to edit your room to find your dream dress.
DID I JUST SAY YES TO THE DRESS!?: Oh yes you did! Most of our brides will find their dream wedding dress on their first visit to The Crystal Bride! Shopping for your wedding dress should be an exciting and stress free time! When you do say yes, pause and soak it in; you can’t recreate a moment.
Your consultant and a manager will take two sets of measurements and then discuss sizing with you. We require a 50% deposit on your dress to get your wedding dress on order. You can pay the 50% deposit, or pay for your dress in full. If you choose the half option, we will hold a credit card on file and charge your balance 90 days after your order date.
WAITING IS HALF THE FUN: Depending on the designer, your wedding dress will take 4-6 months to arrive. We recommend finalizing your bridesmaids and mother of the wedding dresses during this time. Set up your appointment here!
HELLO NEW FRIEND!: Your wedding dress has arrived! Now what? You’ll want to set up a “meet your dress” appointment. This gives you an opportunity to see your beautiful new friend, shop accessories, finalize your shoe options and take your dress home!
Alterations & Pick Up:
ALTERATIONS: The proper fit of your wedding dress just as important than selecting your dream style. If you choose to get your alterations completed at The Crystal Bride, you will book those appointments as soon as your dress comes in. Your fitting process will begin about three months before your wedding.
1ST FITTING: It is SO important to have your shoes with you for each and every fitting! First fittings go quick as your seamstress is simply marking with pins the work that needs to be done.
2ND/PROGRESS FITTINGS: After your initial fitting, your dress will remain in a temporary state. All excess material is left in your dress and no seams are complete. We call it “Under Construction” and it is a part of the process. Any lace or beading has been removed to get the perfect fit will go back to normal!
FINAL FITTING: Your dress is in the most complete state! Your bustle is in place. Now it is the time for at least one of your bridesmaids to come and learn how to complete your bustle. This fitting will be about two weeks before your wedding. You do not take your dress home today. You will pick your dress up the week of your wedding after it has been steamed and pressed.
PICK UP DAY: Your dream dress is perfectly steamed and ready for you to get married! When you pick your dress up, you will have to store your dress out of the garment bag to avoid any wrinkles. If you are traveling far with your gown, consider setting up a steaming service upon arrival.
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