How to Get the Most Out of Your Appointment with a Bridal Boutique
Most professional bridal boutiques only operate on an appointment basis if you’re coming to try on wedding gowns, as each bride needs individual and undivided attention – after all, this is no ordinary shopping trip.
5 tips to help you make the most of your bridal boutique appointment:
1. Don’t expect to walk into a bridal boutique and walk out with a dress draped over your arm. Designer labels, like those stocked by Timeless Bridal Couture, aren’t waiting on a rack to be taken home; they have to be ordered and can take four to five months to arrive. So, make your appointment well in advance – we recommend at least six to eight months before the wedding. If you leave it too late, you are only limiting yourself with time to find the perfect dress.
2. Have an idea of what you’re looking for. You can narrow down your choices of styles and silhouettes by staying true to who you are. Page through some magazines and search online for styles that you like. By presenting your consultant with four to six style ideas which you like, they can quickly get an idea of what you like and start bringing out gowns that could be a great match. You won’t believe what a help this is and how much time (and stress) it saves.
3. Paint a vivid picture of your theme. If you have already booked the venue and the décor elements are in place, maybe you have some photos you can show the consultant. A barefoot beach wedding calls for a completely different look to a winter city wedding. Let the consultant guide you and be open to suggestions – something you never thought would suit you could end up being a showstopper!
4. Bridal boutique appointments aren’t really as you see them in the movies. Not many establishments are going to allow your entourage of 20 to invade their premises and throw an impromptu party. Before you decide on who you’re taking along, check what policies the bridal boutique has in place. The other thing about taking too many girlfriends with is that opinions will be flying all over the place. Take along a handful of friends or family members whose opinions you respect to enjoy a bottle of bubbly with you in a tranquil, elegant, and private appointment setting.
5. It is important to feel on top of the world and bursting with confidence when you’re looking for a wedding dress. Part of being confident is playing the part of the blushing bride – do your hair in a style similar to what you plan for your Big Day, wear similar underwear or body-shaping garments, and bring a beautiful pair of shoes and some accessories to help you sparkle through your appointment!
At Timeless Bridal Couture, we offer 90-minute consultations which are intimate and exclusive, topped off with a variety of refreshments, expert advice, and professional assistance.
