FAQ's
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| Q: How does this whole wedding dress journey work? |
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A: In general terms and in most cases with ready-to-wear a bridal boutique will have a chosen amount of a certain designer's labels which are the boutiques own sample gowns. They will have these gowns in certain styles, colours and sizes dependant on their market and image for you to try on via a bridal consultation (this varies in each boutique). You then order your chosen gown from the boutiques sample in your size and desired colour available unless that actual sample gown is for sale. |
| Q: What is ready-to-wear? |
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A: Gowns already made up displayed as samples to be ordered from. This concept is usually less stressful and beneficial to today’s brides giving them more choice and variety. You feel and see the designer’s quality of workmanship and how it suits and fits your body shape along with the design detail and fabrics all before you commit to anything. This concept also can usually mean less amount of fittings for girls who dont have alot of time or who are not easily available. In the end this all comes together for you and eliminates any nasty surprises just days before your wedding. |
| Q: How soon should I start looking for my wedding gown? |
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A: As a general rule, we recommend starting between 12-6 months prior to your wedding date.
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| Q: What is the average price that most brides invest into their gown? |
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A: Every bride is different but on average $1500-$2500 on a new bridal gown.
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| Q: What price ranges are your gowns? |
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A: New bridal gowns start at $500 - $4000 including your alterations/fittings. We also carry a range of sale gowns which are ex-samples which have been tried on but never worn starting at $250.
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| Q: Do I need to make an appointment to try on bridal gowns? |
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A: Most definately, we certainly recommend this (especially if you are travelling out of town) so we can guarantee a room for you for the time required. |
| Q: Is there a fee to try on wedding dresses? |
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A: If you require a 'Sneak Preview' Bridal Consultation there is a fee. Please phone for the price on this unique service - 03 2177708 and please allow 2-3 hours. Depending on how we are placed you may be able to try on some of our sale gown range. |
| Q: How do I know what will suit me? |
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A: The bridal gown is the centrepiece to any wedding and most girls are unsure of what style will suit them or of their body shape and in bridal the rules change. If you are unsure or you are a bride who wants to cross the 't's' and dot the 'i's' ticking all the boxes and not wanting any regrets AFTER your wedding day when you back on your photos, and why not its a big investment, then we recommend our unique 'Sneak Preview' Bridal Consultation. Its the ultimate in bridal consultations - your complete styling and fully informative guide. With bridal, its more than just trying on dresses. |
| Q: What size range are your sample gowns to try? |
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A: From sizes 10 through to 26. |
| Q: Do you hire wedding dresses? |
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A: If you require a hire wedding dress, please contact us as we maybe able to accomodate this option for you.
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| Q: Do you have second hand dresses? |
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A: No sorry we do not. |
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| Q: Do you alter bridal gowns on-site? |
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A: Yes we do. Bridal attire needs to fit closer to our body so to ensure this, we have our own experienced bridal dressmaker on-site who will fit and alter your gown meticulously so you know its done correctly to custom fit you. |
| Q: Do you fit and alter gowns brought elsewhere? |
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A: Yes we have recently opened this specialised service to gowns brought elswhere due to popular demand. 95% of ready-made gowns require alterations as this attire is more specialised and not everyday wear. We offer free alteration consultations to ensure your gown will fit correctly and/or what can be done along with an estimation for you. |
| Q: Do you custom make bridal gowns? |
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A: No we don’t. We solely believe in this concept of ready-to-wear as mentioned above. Most of our bridal labels which are exclusive to us are able to have design modifications to them giving our brides options along with a more exclusive and customized look whilst ensuring the correct styling for her body without compromising on the structure and detailing this concept offers.
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| Q: How many fittings will I require? |
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A: At least two. You will require a fitting with our dressmaker where the pins go in and then a final fitting to verify the alterations done. Our alteration and fitting system is a trailed and perfected procedure over the years ensuring a perfect fit giving your gown that finishing touch of precision. It is imperative you set the time aside for this vitally important part of your bridal journey for the success of your gown. To have this done in one day see next question.
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| Q: What if I am not local? |
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A: That isnt a problem. We offer a same day alteration service for those girls who are a distance away where we fit and alter your gown generally in one day saving you extra time and expense getting to us. You take your gown away with you that day. There is a fee for this convenient service due to the fact we need to clear our whole day and solely work on your gown. Please phone for a current rate on 03 2177708.
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| Q: Do you come on the wedding day to dress brides? |
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A: Yes we certainly do. We find this takes the pressure off the mum or bridesmaids and ensures an expert fit on the day it counts. Please book this service early and phone for a current rate on 03 2177708.
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| Q: What payment methods do you offer? |
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A: Cash - Cheque - Eftpos - Visa/Mastercard - Q Card - FAI Finance - Arranged Payment Plan
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| Q: How much deposit is required to order a bridal gown? |
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A: We require a non-refundable 50% deposit to order you gown. This is ONLY IF YOU ARE ORDERING IN YOUR GOWN. If you are purchasing straight from our boutique, full payment is required. If this doesnt suit we are happy to accomodate with an arranged payment plan within reason. |
| Q: Are there any hidden costs to purchasing a bridal gown? |
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A: No not with us. Fittings and a standard alteration (bust/waist/hip/hem/bustle) steaming and preparation along with storage of your gown are included with new bridal gowns. However if you modify the standard style of a gown there maybe an extra charge which will be quoted at the time.
If there are any other questions left unanswered please contact us And we will be happy to help |
