The most beautiful things in life happen very unexpectedly, creating a moment full of joy, surprise, and emotion. Finding your wedding dress is no different! Here at our Whittier, California wedding dress store, we tend to say that your wedding dress actually finds you! So how do we prepare for such a wonderful thing to happen so suddenly? Here are some tips and tricks to make the perfect wedding dress shopping timeline that makes you ready for that surprise moment.
If you are a new bride beginning to gather information about finding your dress, WELCOME!! Wedding dress shopping is a beautiful thing to experience and we want to make sure you’ve got all the facts before you go in. First thing to remember is that most bridal stores out there operate as a made-to-order experience. You’ll try on a sample of a wedding dress, imagine it in the color of your choosing, and then order it in your size. Within 6-12 months, your dress will come in made just for you, and then your alterations can begin.
At GARNET + grace Bridal Boutique, however, you don’t have to worry about any of that. You can find your wedding dress with us and take it home with you on that very same day! No ordering, no waiting, no stress! So… when should you come in to see our stylists?
We asked our very real brides how they did their shopping timeline and the results are IN! A common way that brides have recommended coming to see us is during the very end of their shopping journey. After going to one or two places, they feel like they’ve seen enough that they’re ready to say YES to their wedding dress if it happens to find them here!
However, the number one way that brides love to shop is by booking one appointment at a time. They go to one wedding dress store, see their wedding dresses, if their wedding dress finds them there, then that’s fabulous! If not, they move on to the next one – make an appointment and plan another wedding dress shopping trip. It’s the best way to stay excited without that overwhelming feeling of seeing too many options or dealing with cancellation fees that most bridal stores charge.
It is never too early to start thinking about your wedding dress accessories!! Whether you keep them in the back of your mind while trying to find your dream wedding dress, or you’re waiting until after you’ve had that magical “I SAID YES” moment, make sure you ask your stylist to show you options so you can stay ahead of the game. If you need to return to your favorite boutique to see accessories, book a FREE Accessories Appointment so your stylist can dig deeper with you on those finishing touches.
