Ready, Set, Shop (for Your Wedding Gown!) College Station 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

J J's Package Stores
(979) 696-2002
3505 Longmire Dr Ste G
College Station, TX
Bridal Gallery
(979) 846-2468
505 University Dr E
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Aria Bridal & Formal Wear
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1500 Harvey Rd
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Blissful Wishes
(979) 695-2417
107 Walton Dr
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Beautiful U Bridal Veil & Accessories
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3637 W Alabama St
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Yarlen Bridal Decorations
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3509 Blanco Rd
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Susy's Bridal Shop
(713) 981-4017
7830 Hillcroft St
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(281) 933-3066
10555 Rockley Rd
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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

T Carolyn Fashions

(281) 440-4696
5474 Fm 1960 Rd W
Houston, TX
http://www.tcarolyn.com


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