Questions to think about at your while shopping for your bridesmaid dress:

 We’ve comprised a small list of questions you should think about while shopping for your bridesmaid dresses. Hopefully this will answer some questions you’ve had about where to start!

  1. How long have they been in business? New and older businesses have their way of doing business. There is no one way, but there should be one that makes you comfortable. Look for businesses that are willing to work with you and be flexible for your party. Get opinions from different vendors and weigh out your likes and dislikes.
  2. How good are they at what they do? Are they accommodating, do they know dresses, do they have a portfolio of dresses you are able to look at? How large is their selection and is that what your group was thinking?
  3. Who will be finishing the work and sewing? Do they have the dress knowledge to not tell you something but provide suggestions to various possibilities you can do with you dress.
  4. Do they have any deals? Some shops have referral deals and many would be happy if you brought it a certain number of other girls to give you a little discount on your own as part of the deal.
  5. Scheduling: How easy or hard is it to get an appointment in with a bridesmaid or dress consultant. Do you need to have schedule or is walk in welcomed where they are able to at least show you around?
  6. Measurements, do they help you with them? For many of us who shop a lot we may know our own measurements. For others it may be their first time being a bridesmaid. So having a bridesmaid consultant help measure you will help you locate a dress much easier. Also check if that is included in the price with the dress. Majority of shops will also charge for measurements, it makes sense right time is important here.

Final thoughts where ever you go check for reviews, don’t judge but just keep that in the back of your mind and see what you like and don’t like. There isn’t always a shop that is a 100% seller. They may have dresses one friend likes and none for another. Be a smart shopper, price isn’t always everything, but if it is make sure you’re able to spend more time searching for the right style and comfort. Portfolios are important; for many individuals it’s to be able to visualize themselves in a dress. Having a website and the company portfolio online they can help break down a lot of barriers before you go in for your bridesmaid dress fitting. So in short here is what to look for when you go “researching online for brick and mortar stores.”

  1. Reviews: It’s not all the goods or bad reviews understand them and weigh it out yourself. If you read a bad review and it was about color selection and one was off did you see if the bridal shop reconciled it with that client? Many busy boutiques can’t answer to all of them but be reasonable.
  2. Portfolio: Do they also have picture selections online. This will make everyone’s life much easier, being able to see what they like and choosing something before going into the shop to try it on.
  3. Timing: A business hour is important. So is your time. Don’t bring in the entire bridal party. Split it up have couple girls go to bridesmaid store A and other girls go to bridesmaid store B. See if they’re accommodating to work with you time.
  4. Selection: Choosing a dress is difficult. But having a large enough selection is also necessary.

Be ready for our last segment Part 5 on Bridesmaid Alterations!