FAQs

Wedding Dress Shopping - Frequently Asked Questions

We strive to make sure your experience with us is convenient, timely and enjoyable. Every measure will be taken to ensure your comfort and to provide a high level of service in our boutique.

So you know what to expect during the upcoming months, we've gathered answers to the most frequently asked questions by our brides. If you have any additional concerns, please contact us.

1. When should I begin shopping for my bridal gown?
2. How do I schedule an appointment at a The Wedding Boutique?
3. Do I need an appointment to view bridal gowns at The Wedding Boutique?
4. How long does an appointment last?
5. There are so many dresses to choose from, where do I begin and what should I bring to my first bridal appointment?
6. Am I allowed to take pictures of gowns while I try them on at the store?
7. What are your price ranges?
8. Do I have to pay for my gown in full at the time of purchase?
9. After my order is placed, how long will it be before I get my gown?
10. Can I complete my entire wedding look (gown, headpiece, veil, shoes, and accessories) in one appointment?
11. Can I get a fabric swatch of my gown after I order it?
12. Do you sell jewellery?
13. When should I order my headpiece and veil?
14. When should I schedule my first fitting?
15. What should I bring to my bridal fitting?
16. Does The Wedding Boutique provide alterations services?
17. When should I make my alterations fitting appointment?
18. How does The Wedding Boutique charge for alterations?
19. When should I begin shopping for my bridesmaid dresses?
20. Do I have to order all bridesmaid dresses together/at the same time?

1. When should I begin shopping for my bridal gown?

It is best to start looking for gowns at least 9 to 12 months prior to your wedding date. The majority of our brides begin looking and researching 1 year ahead. That allows you enough time to narrow down your selection and order the gown of your dreams. Don't let the time bracket worry you because even if you do not have that much time there are a few different ways that The Wedding Boutique can accommodate you. We have sample gowns off the rack and there are some opportunities to fill rush orders for you. It can take anywhere from 6 to 9 months to produce a made to order wedding gown. Yet, The Wedding Boutique can accommodate you with a sample gown or rush orders. Occasionally we will fill rush orders, but an extra fee will be charged for this service.

2. How do I schedule an appointment at a The Wedding Boutique?

Call 02 9332 3150 or click here to schedule your appointment.

3. Do I need an appointment to view bridal gowns at The Wedding Boutique?

Yes, it is necessary to make an appointment to come in and view gowns, this is so you can receive personalised one-on-one attention from our knowledgeable bridal consultants and experience a true luxury shopping environment. Click here or call 02 9332 3150 to schedule your appointment.

4. How long does an appointment last?

A typical bridal appointment lasts around 45mins.

5. There are so many dresses to choose from, where do I begin and what should I bring to my first bridal appointment?

You should browse through bridal magazines, the internet or in the gown galleries of our website for silhouettes and styles that you like. Feel free to bring any pictures along with you to help guide your consultant. Once you come in for your bridal appointment, you can leave it up to our professionally trained bridal experts to help find the gown of your dreams.

6. Am I allowed to take pictures of gowns while I try them on at the store?

Unfortunately, due to copyright reasons and to protect the IP of our designers you won't be able to take any pictures of our gowns, however a picture of the gown can be sent to you.

7. What are your price ranges?

Our bridal gowns range from $1,490 to upwards of $4,700

8. Do I have to pay for my gown in full at the time of purchase?

The Wedding Boutique requires a 30% deposit to process a made to order gown. The remaining balance is payable in equal amounts leading to the collection date of your gown. The purchase of a sample gown (Off the Rack) from The Wedding Boutique MUST be paid in full at time of purchase. Sample gowns are final sale and sold as is.

9. After my order is placed, how long will it be before I get my gown?

You should order your gown at least 6 to 9 months prior to your wedding date to ensure its timely arrival. Specific delivery dates will be provided by your consultant at the time of purchase. Your gown will be handmade then couriered to the boutique ready for your first fitting. In special cases (such as rush orders), dresses may arrive 1 to 3 weeks before the wedding date as per your signed contract.

10. Can I complete my entire wedding look (gown, headpiece, veil, shoes, and accessories) in one appointment?

Yes, your bridal consultant will be happy to help you find everything you need from head to toe, so you can put together your entire bridal look in one convenient visit to our boutique.

11. Can I get a fabric swatch of my gown after I order it?

A fabric swatch will be provided to you after you place your order so that you can then go and find your shoes to match your gown.

12. Do you sell jewellery?

Yes, The Wedding Boutique has a comprehensive assortment of accessories, including jewellery designed specifically to complement our gowns.  View our jewellery range

13. When should I order my headpiece and veil?

Headpieces and special order veils should be selected prior to your first fitting so that you can preview your completed look.

14. When should I schedule my first fitting?

We will call you as soon as we receive your gown from the designer. At that time you can schedule a fitting appointment with us. Generally, fittings are done one to two months prior to your wedding. You usually need around 2 fittings to perfect the gown, after which it will be pressed and packed and ready for you to take home.

15. What should I bring to my bridal fitting?

At your fitting, you'll need to have the undergarments and shoes you will be wearing on your wedding day, so we can precisely fit the bodice of your gown and make any alterations to the hemline. The Wedding Boutique has a superb selection of shoes, undergarments and accessories for you to choose from before your first fitting appointment.

16. Does The Wedding Boutique provide alterations services?

Yes, The Wedding Boutique has an in-house alterations staff that consists of expert seamstresses trained in fitting each of our designer gowns.

17. When should I make my alterations fitting appointment?

Once we receive your gown we will call you to schedule your first fitting appointment. During your first fitting you will work with one of our expert seamstresses to discuss all necessary alterations. If you purchased a sample gown (Off the Rack) then we will be in touch about a month before your wedding to discuss your alteration needs.

18. How does The Wedding Boutique charge for alterations?

At The Wedding Boutique, alterations are only charged for the specific alterations needed for your gown. We do not have a flat alterations fee. All made to order gowns will have the alteration costs inbuilt to the price of the gown. However, Off the Rack gowns will be charged for alterations.

19. When should I begin shopping for my bridesmaid dresses?

We encourage all of our brides to start shopping for bridesmaids' dresses immediately after choosing their bridal gown. The coordination of your bridal party takes a significant amount of time. Give yourself ample time, which will make this a much more enjoyable experience. You should give yourself a minimum of 16 weeks from the time you order the dresses.

20. Do I have to order all bridesmaid dresses together/at the same time?

Yes. Bridesmaid dresses are made to order, therefore orders must be placed together. Please note that we cannot submit your Bridesmaid order until we receive all of the party member measurements and deposits.