YOU’RE ENGAGED! Congratulations! But now what?! We understand that this is probably all new territory for you so when it comes to finding your perfect dress, we are here to help. We’ve answered some of the most frequently asked questions below to help you get started on this exciting new journey.
Standard delivery for wedding dresses is 4-6 months (sometimes longer if you do customizations) so we recommend shopping for your dress 8-12 months before your wedding so you have plenty of time for your dress to arrive & for alterations to be done. The average timeframe for alterations is around 2 months. Note: If you don’t have that kind of timeframe to shop, DON’T STRESS! Most designers have some stock in the warehouse and rush options or we offer off-the-rack dresses that you can take home with you the day of your appointment.
YES, we REQUIRE that you book an appointment with us so that we can ensure that you have the best possible dress shopping experience! It’s rare that we’re able to accommodate for walk-in’s so booking a private appointment with us is ideal for everyone. We want to make sure we’re able to love, serve, and celebrate you the best way possible and having a booked appointment with us allows for that to happen seamlessly.
We recommend sending in your appointment request 2-3 weeks in advance. You can request your appointment through our website or you can give us a call at 706.234.5532. Please note that you are REQUESTING your appointment. We can’t always promise that the time you request is available so don’t mark your appointment in stone until you hear confirmation from us via text, email, and/or phone call.
Our wedding dresses range from $800 to $3,500 with the majority being $1,200-$1,800.
Our samples range from 4-32. However, we are able to order any size needed for a bride-to-be! That’s the beauty of special-order gowns; you’ll get a brand new dress in YOUR size! We can order sizes 0-34.
Currently, we are the proud retailers of Abella Bridal, Allure Bridal, Allure Romance, Beloved by Casablanca, Casablanca Bridal, Madison James, and Morilee New York for our bridal lines. We also have a private label line, Alivia Rose that are hand selected gowns with great price points. We have several prom, pageant and homecoming designers, some of which include ASHLEYlauren, Johnathan Kayne, Colors, Mori Lee Party, Portia & Scarlett, XOXO, and many more.
We are a smaller boutique so to make sure that everyone is comfortable & accommodated for, we recommend bringing no more than 4 people with you. If that sounds like too few people to you, just remember this is about YOU! Bring the people you could not imagine saying “yes” without but don’t overwhelm yourself with too many opinions. Bring the people that will support you, be excited for you, and be a positive presence during your experience. No one has time for negativity especially during something as special & memorable as shopping for the dress you’re going to become a wife in! Also, we discourage bringing young children if at all possible. Finding the perfect dress takes time and children are easily bored with the process. We want you and the other brides in our store to have a stress-free experience and sometimes children can be distracting. If you must bring a child with you, please have a designated person who can care for them at all times and take them out of the store if needed. Additionally, if there is no way for you to keep your group small, ask about our VIP appointments. We can accommodate large groups other times than store hours for a minimal fee.
We request full payment when placing an order but will work with you if needed. At least half of the total is required to place an order and the balance is due upon arrival. Layaway is available. One-fourth of the total is required to open a layaway and a credit card is required that will be charged each month for the next 3 months. Alterations cannot begin until the dress is paid in full and alterations charges are not included in the price of the dress.
Due to the personal nature of our business, we do not offer any refunds, credits, exchanges or transfers on any merchandise. Non-refundable deposits are required on any purchase whether it is a special order or a layaway. If merchandise is not paid in full and picked up within the terms of the sales agreement, all payments will be forfeited and merchandise will become sole property of Perfect Dress.
We order gowns twice each year to keep our stock current. Most designers have Spring and Fall collections each year so we order our gowns based on our designers. However, we request for the gowns we buy to come in at different times so that we are getting new dresses in all year long.
Formal wear doesn’t fit like street clothes, so ordering a standard size isn’t reliable. Each designer has its own size chart, so we’ll need to take your measurements to ensure the best fit. If you can’t come in for a fitting, we recommend having a professional (like a bridal store or seamstress) measure you and then sending us those numbers. Please note, all formal wear typically requires minor alterations for the perfect fit.
No, but we have done the legwork for you and have a list available.
You do not need an appointment. However, if you want a pageant appointment for personalized service, an appointment is encouraged.
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