In General: Buying a wedding or bridesmaids dress is not at all like buying regular clothes. Take a few minutes to educate yourself on the subject so that you will find the perfect dress at the right bridal store, at the right price and have great memories of the entire process.

Budget: Seven to ten percent of your budget should be set aside for your attire including alterations.

Where: Where you buy your gown is important. Experience and financial stability matter. Ask as many past brides as you can about where they went and how they were treated. You’ll get a good idea as to which stores will go the extra mile to meet your needs.

Ask how long the store owner has been in business, not how long the store or company has been in business. We all make mistakes and/or have things go wrong. Ask how the store will handle a problem. Do they have direct contact with the manufacturer? Do they have insurance? Do they store dresses and where?

Going to a trusted, established bridal store makes a bride and her attendants life a lot easier and less stressful. Experienced stores have trained personnel to help you identify fabric, styles, and can tell you about current trends. Experienced stores are well organized and may even have customized computer software to keep track of the details per wedding party.

Experienced stores know how to measure and advise you on the size to be ordered. They are familiar with the fit of each company they sell. They will take the extra time to have you try on a dress of your size to see how it fits. They can advise you of potential fit problems during the selection process. Buy from established stores that are financially stable as you want them to be around for your wedding!

A knowledgeable, educated bride is always Classic Weddings best customer!