FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Q: WHAT DESIGNERS DO YOU CARRY?
We proudly carry:
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Essense of Australia
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Eddy K: Dreams and Italia collection
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Love and Liberty
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Oui the Label & Sien Richer
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Watters: Willowby collection
Q: HOW MANY GUESTS CAN I BRING TO MY APPOINTMENT?
Since our studio is very intimate, for all regular appointments, we allow up to four guests. With the booking of a Bubbly and Sweets Appointment, we allow up to six guests as the store will be closed specifically for you! We highly encourage our brides to bring a small group of adults that truly want what is best for her and her vision for her wedding day!
Q: DO YOU ALLOW KIDS IN YOUR STUDIO?
Yes! We absolutely adore your little loves. We kindly ask that all children are attended by an adult in the dressing room at all times.
Q: I JUST GOT ENGAGED! WHEN SHOULD I START DRESS SHOPPING?
First off, congratulations! We suggest brides start shopping 9-12 months before their wedding date! All of our designers take at least 6 months to come in after ordering and our seamstress referrals take at least 2 months to alter!
Q: I JUST BOOKED MY FIRST APPOINTMENT, WHAT SHOULD I EXPECT?
Thank you so much for choosing House of Bridal! We cannot wait to meet you and help find your dream dress! At your bridal appointment, you can expect to spend 90min with your consultant. During this time, she will conduct a brief consult with you to gauge exactly what your priorities and pain points are. With this information, both you and your consultant will select 5-7 gowns to start while your guests relax in the dressing room! With each gown you try on, your consultant will help narrow down, suggest something new, or accessorize to your liking. Throughout your appointment, your consultant will make it as seamless and stress free as possible for both you and your guests to find the one!
Q: WHAT SHOULD I BRING TO MY APPOINTMENT?
Nude undergarments are recommended, bras and high heels are optional, panties are required.
Q: DO YOU OFFER ALTERATIONS?
We do not have an in-house seamstress, however, we do have five expert bridal seamstresses in the area that we will kindly refer you to!
Q: CAN MY GUESTS PICK OUT DRESSES FOR ME TO TRY ON?
To keep our gowns in pristine condition, we please ask that guests do not touch the gowns. Your stylist, however, will consult and curate the perfect selection with the bride!
Q: WHAT ARE YOUR PAYMENT OPTIONS?
Besides paying in full, we have have a payment plan that will require 60% down at the time of saying yes and the remaining 40% will be split into four installments (10% monthly) with zero interest! Additionally, we do accept tax exempt and military discount!
Q: WHAT IS YOUR PRICE RANGE?
All of our gowns range from $2,000-$4,000, with most being around $2,500.
Q: WHAT ARE YOUR STORE HOURS?
Our store hours are as followed:
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Sunday (call to book only): 10 AM - 3 PM
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Monday: 10 AM - 6 PM
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Tuesday: 10 AM - 6 PM
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Wednesday: CLOSED
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Thursday: 10 AM - 6 PM
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Friday: 10 AM - 5 PM
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Saturday: 10 AM - 5 PM
Q: DO YOU OFFER OFF-THE-RACK OPTIONS?
Yes! For our brides with a sooner wedding date, we have a beautiful selection of gowns ready to take home after saying yes! Because of the love they have seen in store, each sample is discounted to reflect any imperfections needing repair.
Q: WHAT SIZES DO YOU OFFER?
Our store samples range from 8 to 30, while our designers offer 00 through 36 to be ordered.
