To be honest, shopping for a wedding gown is no different than finding your forever another half. You book an appointment at a nearby local bridal shop, prepare your bridal entourage of really close and reliable friends and make multiple rounds and trips to find “the one” for yourself. However, with the pandemic canceling out in-store visits, out-of-the-box wedding registry ideas and online wedding gown shopping are the new normal.
With the scene of your loved ones sipping fancy champagne as you try out some chic Mon-Cheri bridal dresses in a plush carpeted bridal boutique edited out of our lives, brides were now exploring the convenience and experimentation around online bridal shopping. With the restrictions of the four-walled brick-and-mortar store gone, brides now had access to diverse styles at a click while exploring rising styles by upcoming designers.
However, it has its lows too. Wrong size, different color, uncomfortable material, among other problems, can create problems, especially if the dress is arriving at the eleventh hour. Plus, it often happens that things never turn out the way you see them online. As an experienced boutique designer store specializing in multiple styles and occasions, here are our Bridal & Veil expert tips to make your online shopping experience a fruitful one:
LEARN ABOUT THE FABRIC & MATERIAL If you are allergic or sensitive to certain fabrics, make sure you have the options charted out. Fabrics made from traditional rigid materials, boning, and structure needs to be of the perfect size; otherwise, they won’t fit. Likewise, don’t limit your options on the choice of silhouettes, cuts, color, and shapes. Also, people often tend to waste their precious time over really similar color options like ivory and true white. In all fairness, there isn’t much of a difference, and it’s all about one’s preference.
MATCH YOUR COMFORT STYLE It’s ultimately your D-day. Your comfort matters over any ongoing trend. It’s likely to be overwhelmed by the dazzling number of options available online. But you cannot buy everything, and you know it. Don’t hesitate to experiment with styles and different cuts but make sure you are comfortable donning it.
DON’T BE BLINDED BY TOO CHEAP OPTIONS Online shopping gives access to cheaper options. But don’t go too cheap! A ridiculously lower price means that you are not going to get anything that you expected. Quality gets compromised when you go too cheap, and it will certainly show on your wedding day.
OPT FOR TRY-THEM-ON SERVICE IF POSSIBLE If you buy online from a nearby local boutique, check whether they have a try-at-store service like Bridal & Veil. This way, you get to see what your choice looks like without the hassles of delivery returns, cancellations, and money transfers.
GO THROUGH THE STORE POLICY If an online store doesn’t support returns, don’t buy from them. Plus, look for their shipping cost too. If it’s higher than the cost of purchase, there’s no point in getting the dress.
REPUTATION OVER EVERYTHING Reputation ensures authenticity and genuine dealership. Never shop from an unpopular site with little to no customer reviews. Chances are, you might end up facing fraud.
Wedding dress shopping holds a lot more value than any kind of shopping. It’s a once-in-a-lifetime expense that people do not plan on doing more than once. At Bridal & Veil, we understand its importance and bring in the latest styles from the most trusted designer brand lines. From bridal bridesmaids to Quincenera, we carry a style for every occasion for a stress-free experience. Our specialists’ curate tasteful options for brides of every body type! Have a look at our collection to find the right fit for your 2021 wedding, or dial (619)-295-1588 for booking an appointment.
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