We understand the challenge of getting all of your important people in the same place at the same time. To ensure we have a dedicated stylist and private bridal suite ready for you to try in dresses and be celebrated, we recommend booking your appointment in advance.

The Wedding Shoppe offers first and return bridal appointments on weekdays and weekends, larger-suite appointments for groups of four to eight, and separate appointments for accessories. The appointment quiz will help you choose the option that best fits your visit.

Bridal appointments are generally 90 minutes. Return appointments range from 60 to 90 minutes, depending on the day and appointment type. Accessory appointments are 30 minutes. Your booking details will confirm the exact amount of time reserved for you.

Most private-suite appointments accommodate one to three guests. Larger-suite options are available for brides who would like to include four to eight guests. Live video conferencing is also available with bridal appointments, making it easy to include someone who cannot attend in person.

Yes. The Wedding Shoppe welcomes LGBTQ+ brides and couples. Your appointment is centered around you, your personal style, and the people you choose to share the experience with. Our goal is to create a comfortable, welcoming space where you can explore wedding dresses, ask questions, and celebrate finding a gown that feels like you.

Because bridal appointments can last a couple of hours, we recommend considering whether young children will be comfortable and happy sitting through the full experience. If they’re old enough to enjoy the appointment, they’re absolutely welcome to join you.

Most importantly, we want the appointment to feel focused on the bride, giving her the space and attention to enjoy the moment, try on gowns, and make her decision without distraction.

Please let the team know before your appointment. Sharing what you need in advance gives us time to prepare your space and help everyone feel comfortable during the visit.

Yes. Our building is fully ADA compliant, and we want every member of your group to feel comfortable and included during your appointment. We also offer comfortable seating throughout the bridal suites for older guests or anyone who may prefer to remain seated while you try on gowns.

If someone in your party has a specific accessibility need, please let us know when booking your appointment so our team can help make their visit as comfortable as possible.

Appointment terms vary. Some weekday appointments are complimentary with a credit card on file, while weekend and larger-group appointments may include a reservation fee that is applied toward a qualifying wedding dress purchase. Late cancellations with less than 48 hours and no-shows may incur a fee.

Review the current terms shown with your selected appointment before booking.

Because The Wedding Shoppe is a licensed establishment, outside alcohol may not be brought into the shop. But you can still toast the occasion! Champagne, wine, and cocktails are available for purchase during your appointment so you and your guests can celebrate while you shop. 

Wear nude-colored undergarments and clothing that is easy to change out of. A nude strapless bra can be helpful when trying different necklines, and you should choose undergarments you feel comfortable wearing while a stylist assists you.

Wedding dresses are generally tried on barefoot during the shopping appointment, so bridal shoes are not required for this appointment.

Bring any photographs, saved gowns, Pinterest boards, or other inspiration that helps express your style. It is also helpful to know the price range you are comfortable investing and to bring the people whose support matters most to you.

Your wedding shoes and final undergarments will become important during alterations, but you do not need to have them selected before your dress appointment.

Your bridal appointment is designed to feel personal, exciting, and centered around you. You’ll have dedicated time with an expert stylist in a private bridal suite, where you can share your vision, try a thoughtfully curated selection of gowns, and get personalized guidance throughout the process. When you find your dress, the experience continues with celebratory traditions that help make your “yes” moment one to remember.

If you have them. Your Inspiration List gives your stylist a thoughtful starting point and helps her get a sense of the silhouettes, fabrics, and details you are drawn to before your appointment. The bridal stylists can use your saved inspiration to begin pulling dresses for you ahead of your visit, while still leaving room for options you may not have considered. Your reactions during the appointment may lead you toward a gown that looks entirely different from what you first imagined.

That is completely normal. You do not need to understand bridal terminology or arrive committed to one silhouette.

Your stylist will help you understand how to choose a wedding dress by noticing the fabrics, shapes, details, and overall feelings you respond to. Each gown offers a little more information until your preferences begin to come into focus.

An A-line wedding dress is fitted through the bodice and gradually widens below the waist, creating a shape similar to the letter A. It offers more movement through the skirt than a fitted gown while feeling less full than a traditional ballgown.

Yes. We ask that you wait until you have narrowed your choices to no more than two gowns. This keeps the appointment moving and gives you more time to explore dresses rather than stopping for photos of options you already know are not right for you.

Bring the people who know you well, respect your preferences, and will help you stay connected to how you feel. A smaller group of trusted guests often creates a calmer experience than a room filled with competing opinions.

Your guests do not need to choose the dress for you. Their most important role is to support you while you recognize it for yourself.

The in-store sample collection spans sizes 2–38, with most samples falling between sizes 8 and 22. When a sample is not your exact size, your stylist can clip and position the gown to help you understand its silhouette and details.

A sample size is the gown available in the store for brides to try on. If you select a special-order dress, your stylist will take your measurements and use that designer’s size chart to recommend an order size.

Because bridal sizing varies by designer, the number ordered may be different from both the sample size and your usual clothing size.

Bridal sizing often runs differently from everyday clothing, and the size printed on the label may be higher than the number you normally wear. Each designer uses its own measurements, so a size from one collection may fit differently from the same size in another.

Your stylist will focus on your measurements and the gown’s construction, not the number on the label.

Yes. The Wedding Shoppe carries wedding dress samples in sizes 18–38, with a thoughtfully selected range of silhouettes and styles for plus-size brides to explore.

The current collection includes regular-priced wedding dresses from approximately $1,599 to $2,499 and couture gowns from approximately $2,599 to $13,999. Limited-edition and discontinued dresses may begin at $499.

Share your preferred price range at the beginning of your appointment so your stylist can curate options that feel right for both your vision and your plans.

The collection includes both. Many gowns are available in the store and can go home with you the day you purchase them. Other dresses can be special ordered in the size recommended from the designer’s chart.

Yes, when you choose an in-stock or take-it-home-today gown. Your stylist can help you explore these options if you are working with a shorter timeline or simply prefer to leave with your dress.

The Wedding Shoppe can place orders only through the designers and collections it is authorized to carry. Share the dress with your stylist, and she can confirm whether it is available or help you find a similar style within the collection.

No. The Wedding Shoppe sells new wedding dresses and does not rent gowns or operate as a consignment shop.

For the widest range of options, begin shopping approximately 12–18 months before your wedding. This gives you time for a special-order gown to be made and delivered, followed by several months for alterations.

The exact delivery time varies by designer. An in-stock gown may go home with you that day, while a special-order dress requires production time. Rush delivery may be available through certain designers.

Yes. The in-store collection includes gowns that may be purchased and taken home the same day. If you choose a special-order design, your stylist can also determine whether the designer offers a rush option for your timeline.

Your bridal stylist will take your measurements and compare them with the selected designer’s size chart. She will also consider the gown’s construction and the alterations it may require before recommending an order size.

Your stylist will discuss the options with you and recommend the size that gives the alterations team the most appropriate starting point. The best decision depends on your measurements, the gown’s construction, and where adjustments may be needed.

Many designers offer extra length for an additional charge. If you need additional length, your stylist will let you know whether that option is available for your gown and help determine the best length to order based on your height and shoes.

Some designers offer approved changes when the gown is ordered, while other details may be added or adjusted through alterations. Availability, price, and timing depend on the dress and the requested change.

Your stylist can help you understand what is possible before you make your decision.

Order based on your current measurements and speak openly with your stylist about any changes you anticipate. Many fit adjustments can be handled during alterations, but the amount a gown can be taken in or let out depends on its seams, fabric, and construction.

Contact the alterations team as soon as possible if your measurements change significantly after purchase.

Most brides pay for their gown in full at purchase. For eligible orders, The Wedding Shoppe may accept a 75% down payment with the remaining 25% due when the dress arrives. A processing fee applies to down-payment arrangements.

If extra length or any custom designer changes are requested, the gown must be paid in full when ordered. This includes the cost of the dress, extra length or custom changes, and any applicable rush fees.

The Wedding Shoppe accepts Visa, Mastercard, Discover, American Express, cash, and personal checks. Special orders cannot be placed and merchandise cannot be released until a personal check has cleared.

Payment plans may be available for qualifying gowns. Minimum payments, plan length, processing fees, and storage terms can vary, so ask your stylist to explain the current options before completing your purchase.

Yes. Share the amount you are comfortable investing at the beginning of the appointment. Your stylist will keep it in mind while selecting gowns, so you can focus on options that align with both your style and your plans.

No. Alterations are a separate service because the work required depends on the gown, its construction, and the changes needed for your final fit.

Depending on the gown and your plans, additional costs may include:

• Extra length or designer-approved changes
• Rush-order fees
• Alterations
• Veils and accessories
• Wedding gown cleaning and preservation

Your stylist can explain which of these may apply before you place an order.

Yes. When you purchase a qualifying regular-priced wedding dress of $1,599 or more during your first visit, you will receive $200 off the gown.

Wedding dress purchases and orders are final. The Wedding Shoppe cannot provide refunds, exchanges, or cancellations if plans change or a bride changes her mind.

Before accepting your purchase or order, the team will help you review the gown, sizing, price, and relevant terms so you can make an informed decision.

The Wedding Shoppe does not place in-stock gowns on hold. Inventory changes as dresses are purchased, and designers may discontinue styles or adjust pricing without notice.

Yes. The Wedding Shoppe’s Alterations Specialists provide standard fit adjustments as well as consultations for more customized changes. Alterations are priced separately from the wedding dress.

The Wedding Shoppe generally begins standard alterations four months before the wedding. Gowns requiring custom changes, such as added sleeves, a lowered back, or a lined bodice, generally begin five months before the wedding.

This schedule leaves time for several appointments, careful adjustments, and a final fitting.

The process commonly includes a first fitting, second fitting, third fitting, and final fitting. The exact number depends on the gown and the complexity of the work.

The price depends on the gown’s fabric, construction, and the work required. The current average for standard alterations including, but not limited to, bodice adjustments, hemming, and a bustle, is approximately $700. Your Alterations Specialist will provide more specific pricing after evaluating the gown.

Bring the wedding shoes and undergarments you plan to wear on your wedding day to every alterations appointment. These pieces affect the hem, posture, and overall fit, so alterations cannot move forward accurately without them.

Custom changes should be discussed with your stylist at the time you purchase your gown. Requests made after purchase may not be possible or able to be accommodated, depending on the gown, designer, materials, and timing.

If you’re considering a custom change, be sure to mention it during your appointment so our team can review the options with you before your order is placed.

Yes, but the travel schedule requires planning. Out-of-town brides who use The Wedding Shoppe for alterations should expect monthly appointments during the four months before the wedding. Custom work may require additional visits.

The Wedding Shoppe requires a $200 nonrefundable deposit to reserve alterations services. The deposit is applied toward the alterations total, and the appointment is confirmed once the deposit has been received and the invoice has been signed.

Not necessarily. If time allows, we encourage you to choose your accessories during your initial bridal appointment after you say yes to your dress. It’s the easiest way to see your full bridal look come together in one visit, and brides who purchase their accessories with their gown may also qualify for our Love At First Sight accessory savings.

If you need more time, you’re welcome to schedule a complimentary 30-minute accessory appointment. You’ll be able to explore veils, jewelry, headpieces, belts, jackets, gloves, and other finishing touches with one to three guests in our lobby accessory area.

Wedding dresses should be evaluated and professionally cleaned by specialists who understand bridal fabrics, embellishments, construction, and stains. Avoid experimenting with household cleaners or trying to wash the entire gown yourself.

The Wedding Shoppe partners with professional preservation experts who inspect the dress, treat stains, clean it, and perform a second cleaning when needed. Minor damage can also be assessed and quoted before the cleaning process begins.

Yes. After cleaning, the gown is pressed, packed with acid-free tissue, placed in a protective custom case, and shipped to the destination you select.

Professional preservation helps protect the fabric and details whether you plan to keep the dress as a personal memento, pass it down, or wear it again for a future celebration.