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Comes the Bride . . .
Selecting your gown and bridal shop
You will be the center of attention on your wedding day and you want
your gown to be absolutely perfect. From the moment you begin to plan
one of the greatest days of your life, you anticipate cherished memories
- the selection of your gown should be a warm memory, not something
you care to forget.
Choosing your gown also means choosing the right bridal shop.
You will have different experiences from each shop and it is important
to choose the one that will best meet all your needs such as selection,
quality, delivery, customer service, follow-up, and personal attention.
Above all remember you are the customer – the purchase of your
wedding gown should entail receiving the highest quality of product
and service.
Here are some tips to consider before purchasing your bridal gown:
First comes visiting several shops then comes your first impressions.
Visit several bridal shops and compare your first impressions. Consider
how you are greeted, the shop appearance, employee attention to your
needs, and ask yourself how you feel you were treated. Trust your
first impressions – they will be the foundation you can expect
for the remainder of your dealings with the shop.
Customer Service. Different customers require different needs.
Does your bridal shop meet your needs? The shop you choose should
be actively listening to your needs and asking:
• do you have a wedding theme? and make suggestions on gowns
and accessories that will best fulfill your theme
• where are you getting married and when? this will help your
shop tie into your theme, season, and for deadlines to be met
• would you would like to explore different styles, colors,
and fabrics for yourself and your attendants?
• what do you like and dislike?
• what are your deadline dates?
• do you have other attendants who can be helped that reside
elsewhere? (your shop should be able to provide quality service to
those who cannot physically visit the shop)
• and always…how else may we help you? for example, some
shops offer after-hours and one-on-one appointments for convenience
and privacy. Is your bridal shop associated with or do they recommend
other quality wedding services you may be shopping for?
Discount Misconceptions. Let the buyer beware. Some discount
bridal shops will offer the bride what appears to be a huge discount
on the bridal gown – and it may very well be. What you will
need to consider is the total price; too often your veil, jewelry,
shoes, crinoline, and other accessory costs will well absorb any savings
you made on the gown itself.
Before going to the alter consider the alterations. If you
are on a tight budget, you will want to consider the cost to alter
your gown. Many discount bridal vendors will offer a deal on the gown
and after your purchase and commitment to have it altered –
you may find that the alteration costs exceeded your gown budget.
One Venue equals piece of mind. Find out all the products and
services your shop offers. Ask about shoes, veils, tiaras, jewelry,
crinolines, purses, as well as gowns and accessories for the entire
bridal party and mothers of the wedding gowns. Also ask if your shop
offers services to members of your bridal party that may have special
needs. Finding one or two reliable resources should keep things running
smoothly when placing and receiving orders for the bride and bridal
party.
Show me the money. Many bridal shops ask for your payment in
full when you place your gown order. Before making any commitments
to purchase your (or the bridal party’s) gowns ask for a copy
of the shop’s purchase contract or policies. The bridal industry’s
general policy is that once you order your gown it is non-returnable
and non-refundable. If your budget doesn’t allow you to pay
for the gown in full upfront – ask if your shop has an alternative
payment plan; if not, you may want to consider another shop that will
meet your financial needs.
Happily-ever-after. By being an educated consumer, you can
be assured that your gown purchase will become another precious memory
in your total wedding experience. Remember: You are the customer and
this is your day - expect nothing less than the best of quality and
service.
About
the Author
By:
Valeri Dawes of TLC
Bridal Boutique in Frederick, MD |
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