frequently asked questions
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Top Photo by:
Felisha Knapp Photography
Bottom photo by:
Sunflower Studios
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Do I need an appointment to see your gowns?
The Bridely experience is an elevated private boutique experience, yes that’s right the WHOLE boutique just for you and your bridal party with refreshments, and a personal stylist, who will give you one-on-one attention and help you find the most important dress that you will ever wear! Make sure to read and choose the perfect appointment for you!
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Booking Fee & Cancellation Policy
Bridal Appointments & second look appointments do not require a charge for booking, however we ask that you please reschedule or cancel at least 48 hours before the beginning of your appointment or you may be charged a $50 cancellation fee.
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What is the price range of your gowns?
Our wedding dresses will start at $1,200 and go up from there! The majority of our gowns range from $1,500 - $2,500, the remaining gowns go up to less then $3,000. If you have a short timeline we usually can find Special Order dresses in stock or you can always shop from our collection dresses and take them home the same day!
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When should I book my appointment?
We do have a few designer’s who carry stock pieces if they have your perfect dress in stock in your size, that could make it possible to get your dress right away! Other designers we carry in our boutique make your dress according to your size & customizations. If purchasing from any of our customizable, sustainable “slow fashion” designers, we recommend booking an appointment 8-10 months before your wedding day. Purchasing your dress any later than 6 months before may leave you subject to rush fees, which vary by designer. Don't have a date set? No problem! As long as you're planning for the allotted time mentioned above, you really can't get your gown too early!
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What sizes do you carry?
We do our best to accommodate as many beautiful body types as possible! Our sample sizes vary, we have designers who will make your dress to your measurements, so they can make a wide variety of sizes! Most come in sizes 00-34. Our Vanya Couture designer is local and will make dresses in all sizes.
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How can I prepare for my appointment?
Please arrive at your appointment with nude, seamless undergarments (or whatever you would like to wear underneath your gown). Bring with you a shoe option or two that will provide the ideal height you would wear on your wedding day. We are all for you getting glam for your Bridely experience, however, we kindly ask that you apply makeup from the chin up to ensure our samples aren’t stained.
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How many of my loved ones can I bring with me to my appointment?
However many you prefer! Just remember we have a small space and can seat 5 guests in the bridal lounge comfortably.
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Where do I park?
To access our boutique, we offer street parking along Douglas Ave., St. Francis Street and at Nafzger park. Parking is usually limited to 2 hours.
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Is your shop kid friendly?
Our gowns, furniture, and fixtures are not kid-friendly, and the presence of children (with exception of non-mobile babies) can take away from the focus being entirely on you during your Bridely experience, which is what we're all about! We kindly ask that you do not bring any small children to your appointment. We do understand that there can be special circumstances. We will we do our best to accommodate you when alternate childcare can not be obtained!
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Do you provide alterations?
We suggest you plan on at the least $500 for alterations, remember you will most likely need a bustle for your dress as well! We do not provide alterations but we would be happy to suggest a local alteration shop, feel free to ask!
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What is a Trunk Show?
A host designer currently carried or new to Bridely sends an extended assortment of their collection to be viewed and ordered by you! These are usually an assortment of dresses we don’t currently offer in the store! So if you are interested in a particular designer and you see we have a trunk show coming for that designer, that is the best time to schedule an appointment. Schedule even if you are not ready to buy, because you may not have an opportunity to try the items in the trunk show again!
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Say “I Do” Sale
Once a year we have a sale and drastically mark down our collection! We usually provide a block of times on specific day or days for you to book an appointment! You do not want to miss this, as you get to buy any dress in the store at a drastically reduced rate and take it home that day! So plan on saying I do to one of our gorgeous dresses and save yourself some $$