Orlando Wedding Dresses

Frequently Asked Questions about Wedding Dresses in Orlando

How far in advance should I buy a wedding dress in Central Florida?

This all depends on the dress designers that your salon carries. Some designers require ten to twelve months to guarantee you have enough time for your dress to be delivered and for alterations. We recommend starting to shop for your wedding dress one year before your wedding. This should give you plenty of time so you don’t have to be stressed or rushed. There are a few different options for off-the-rack dresses here in Central Florida if you are limited on time.

How many bridal salons should I visit before choosing a dress?

We recommend doing a lot of research before making appointments rather than overwhelming yourself with going from bridal shop to bridal shop. Get inspired with dresses online. Understand each bridal salon carries different designers and has different price points. Read their reviews online to learn more about the experience of shopping there. Ask your friends and also your venue and other vendors you’ve selected where they would recommend you go.

After completing the research, make a day out of it by planning two different appointments, one in the morning and one in the afternoon with lunch in between. Remember that wedding dress shopping should be a special occasion, not a marathon day. It may be emotional and overwhelming at times!

What are a few questions we should ask at the bridal salon that we’re visiting?

• How long should I plan on the appointment to last?
• How do you handle alterations – do you have a seamstress in-house or can you refer me to the right person for my dress?
• How long will it take for my dress to arrive?
• How many people can I bring to the appointment with me?
• What size range do you have in dresses for me to try on?
• Do you have only dresses or accessories too?
• How does the payment process work?
• What designers are currently available?
• Can I make custom changes to the dress?

What kind of experience should I expect at my wedding dress appointment?

This is a really important factor to decide when choosing which wedding dress shop to make your appointments. Learn more about who you will be working with during your appointment. Is it an owner or an employee? What is their level of experience?

Some wedding dress shops offer one-on-one private appointments, meaning you and your entourage are the only ones in the store at that time. Other dress shops may have more than one bride in the store at a time. We don’t recommend one experience type over the other. We personally participated in appointments with friends in both types of environments and successfully found the dress both times.

What are some factors we should consider in choosing a bridal salon?

Get referrals and references. This can come from your wedding planner, the venue you’ve chosen, or even close friends and family.

Read the reviews! Online reviews are the best way to learn more about someone else’s experience. Also, look for names in the review and book the appointment with someone specific.

Be mindful of your wedding dress budget. Make sure to be upfront about your budget range before booking the appointment at the bridal salon. If you aren’t sure, ask them what the average bride spends in the salon.

How do we know the bridal salons listed here are reputable businesses?

We have personally visited and connected with each bridal salon on this list. They are all unique a different – offering a wide array of dress styles and price points. The owner at each salon is personally invested in creating a wonderful experience for their brides who come in shopping for a dress.