Do I need an appointment?

Yes! So that we can give each bride our undivided attention, we are by appointment only, and cannot accommodate walk-ins. We require appointments to try on both wedding gowns and accessories.

What is the price range of your dresses?

Currently our gowns range from $1500 to $7000, with the majority of our collection falling between $2000 - $4000. If you have specific questions about a specific designers’ price range, please visit our designer page for a more thorough price breakdown. We do not have traditional "sales" on our dresses at any time. We have trunk show incentives for a specific designer once or twice a year, which usually offer 10% off during the trunk show weekend only. We occasionally have sample sales twice a year, but the only gowns discounted are our actual sample dresses that have been tried on before that we are now selling off the rack. We will absolutely honor your budget and do our best to find you a gown that you love.

No, the prices our gowns are listed at do not include alterations or any other charges like tax, special sizes or cup sizes, special/custom length, shipping, or rush charges.

Yes! You will be so happy with the magic a talented, reputable seamstress can do. Alterations are an essential finishing touch to any gown as they make the gown truly yours. When purchasing a dress, we take your measurements to order you your standard size. However, alterations are needed to fine tune. Whether that means taking in a dress to make it smaller for your hips, bust, or waist (or maybe everywhere), add cups, hem the length, shorten straps, and add the bustle for your train. Alterations are just a standard part of the whole process, and nothing to stress over! We recommend and work with a few of the best seamstresses in Michigan (and we provide you with that list at your pick-up), but our brides do not have to use our fit specialists. We leave the final choice of who will alter your gown up to you! Also, if you do not live locally, no worries! We have recommendations all across the country for seamstresses who are familiar with our designers. We also recommend budgeting $400 to $800 for alterations with most seamstresses.

We recommend shopping for you wedding dress 7 to 12 months before your wedding date. If you are interested in gowns that are particularly detailed or beaded, we recommend started at least seven months in advance as we do carry a few gowns that take six months for production and cannot be rushed. If you have less than six months before you wedding, there are still many options in our boutiques that can be ordered and ready in time for your big day. For very short timelines (anything under three to four months), we have limited options that can be ordered or we may have a limited selection of gowns that can be sold off the rack. The availability of gowns that can be sold off the rack is limited and always changing. Please check with us before booking! If you are ordering less than six months before your wedding date, there may be rush fees that vary depending on the designer. It's best to start early! However, we usually don't recommend starting before you have a wedding date and venue for many brides, if you're not feeling ready to buy a wedding dress don't overwhelm yourself with shopping!

Our samples range from a bridal size 8 to 18. Bridal sizing runs differently than street sizing and varies with each designer. On average, a bridal 12 is similar to a street size 8. If the gowns are too big for you, we will use our handy dandy bridal clips to clip the dress tighter to give you a better idea. If the gown is too small, we will clip the gown up to your undergarments. Unfortunately, the sample gowns will never be a perfect fit. But you have our promise that we will do all that we can to give you the best possible idea of how it will look. We work with brides of all shapes and sizes each day, and are confident we can help you find yours too!

Sometimes less is more! We don't always agree with that, but when it comes to your wedding dress shopping we do! We often see brides having the best and easiest time with smaller parties. Of course everyone is unique and different, but having more than five people with you is often more stressful and less fun than one would think. Smaller groups allow you to actually be able to listen to yourself, your opinions, and how you feel. You will hear a lot of opinions, but your opinion is the most valuable. We've seen a few too many brides in tears when friends and family forget who the appointment and shopping is for. You want friends + family who will be honest, but you also want friends + family that first and foremost will be supportive. On top of that, our boutique is quaint and cozy. If you choose to bring more than five people, your friends and family may feel a cramped. Our boutique accommodates groups of up to 6 most comfortably.

For bridal appointments, we schedule all appointments for a full hour and a half. This is your time and we'll never rush you through the process.

Absolutely! We have lots of dress options that can be ordered with a quick turnaround. Depending on the designer, it may incur an additional fee. We also sell select floor samples right off the floor (and often for a discount!).

Most people are surprised to learn that the veils and accessories are all made to order and are not sold directly off the rack. While this means that you know the piece is being made especially for you, it also means that it takes some patience for the piece to arrive in the shop. Standard production time for veils and accessories is between 6 and 8 weeks. And while we can always accommodate a rush, it may cost a little bit more! We'd love to save you some bucks so we recommend ordering at least two months before your wedding.