Bridal Season
Style Selection Service
Wedding season is upon us again and all the holiday newly engaged are on the hunt for their dream wedding dress. Planning visits to bridal salons is where most brides are eager to start. However, location, date, and budget planning are usually the first decisions that should be tackled.
The wedding season has becomer year round events rather than the old traditional June or October months. Bridal gown selections are also non-seasonal. Its all about the brides vision for her wedding. This includes the venue location, and floral decisions, and color schemes. many times these also includes the grooms input. When making your gown shopping decision consider your budget, the few important people to include, and a salon that includes collections that interest you and are within your means. Most bridal salons will have a starting price point noted on their web site if not don’t be afarid to ask. Many also have a sample sale area . Keep in mind deliveries take approximately 4-6 month and then alterations are usually needed, you need to inquire if these services are available at your selected salon or are you just recommended to an outside seamstress.
Choosing recommended professional vendors and even having a wedding coordinator available will make the planning and decisions so much easier. Brides and Mothers of the brides today are working professionals with limited time so the selection of vendors is vital to a stress-free timeline. Many grooms are also now hands-on in a lot of the decisions and in contributing to the overall budget.
When starting your shopping we recommend that you have an idea of your budget for your gown & veil and also allow alterations expense. Here at The Wedding Shoppe, we do not charge a flat fee. Our expert seamstresses only charge for the work that needs to be done. Our collections start in the low $2000.00 and range up to $10,000. We always have a Sale Room with marked down samples and soon we will be offering a Consignment Corner:
The Philadelphia Metro and Tri-State area brides will have the choice of being a fashion-forward or classic bride for their wedding day. The Wedding Shoppe has collections from around the world and offers gowns, veils, and accessories from Haute Couture to Mainline. We love working with designers that will customize to our brides specifications and even visit our Shoppe during their trunk show presentations to work personally with our customers.
It’s your time to be the attention-getter. Listen to your heart and your dream gown will be easily decided on, then it’s off to many other wedding day decisions. You set the tone for your wedding, It’s the photos of a wonderful memory that you will have for a lifetime.