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Ready, Set, Shop (for Your Wedding Gown!) Cedar Park TX

When it comes to clothing purchases, the wedding gown is in a class of its own. No other garment is as 'it has to be perfect' as this one, and it's probably the finest and most expensive item of clothing you'll ever buy.

Local Companies

Customary Couture
512-918-1112
500 Cypress Creek RD.
Cedar Park, TX
GetItDaisy.com
(512) 483-1714
PO Box 7614
Austin, TX
Adrians Veils & Tiaras
(512) 258-9545
12741 Research Blvd
Austin, TX
Davids Bridal Alterations
(512) 346-5552
9607 Research Blvd
Austin, TX
Alexia Gavela Bridal
(512) 419-7818
3704 Crawford St
Austin, TX
Coutures by Laura
(512) 454-0770
5416 Parkcrest Dr
Austin, TX
Austin Bridal & Formal
(512) 323-0900
1808 W Anderson Ln
Austin, TX
A Bride to Be
(512) 206-0900
7010 Burnet Rd
Austin, TX
Jessica Mcclintock Boutique
(512) 380-9411
Highland Mall
Austin, TX
Estrella Bridal Art
512-689-8835
1157 Navasota St.
Austin, TX
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shop for your gownWhen it comes to clothing purchases, the wedding gown is in a class of its own. No other garment is as 'it has to be perfect' as this one, and it's probably the finest and most expensive item of clothing you'll ever buy. Exciting? Yes. Scary? Not if you use these tips:

Start early

Ideally, you should begin shopping nine months before your wedding day. This time frame will allow for a stress-free pace and is very important if you're buying a custom-made wedding gown (as opposed to an off-the-rack one), which may take several months to produce and require at least three fittings for alterations when it arrives. Only have a few months? Most bridal salons can fulfill rush orders, usually for a fee.

Establish a budget

Try to spend no more than 5% of your total wedding budget on a wedding gown and wedding accessories (veil, shoes, jewelry and so on). Wedding dresses can go for as little as $200 to $300; most brides spend about $700. Couture wedding gowns are likely to fetch $2,500 and more. And, don't forget to factor in the cost of alterations like shortening the hem, or adjusting the bodice and sleeves. Prices vary, depending on the complexity of what you need done. Be sure to get an estimate upfront.

Make an appointment

At a bridal salon, or a department store with an in-house bridal boutique, like J.C. Penney or Saks Fifth Avenue, doing so will get you one-on-one attention from a sales consultant who can pull the right styles for your body type , help get...

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Featured Local Company

Customary Couture

Customary Couture is committed to providing the best experience possible to our fabulous brides!

512-918-1112
500 Cypress Creek RD.
Cedar Park, TX
www.customarycouture.com

The concept behind Customary Couture is that every bride should be able to have the dress of their dreams. These designers were chosen for their willingness to make custom changes to each of their gowns while maintaining modern, yet classic styles, impeccable attention to detail, and the highest standards of quality. Customary Couture strives to stock gowns for every taste. You deserve a gown that's beautiful and unique!
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