If you have never shopped for a wedding dress before, it can be hard to know where to start. Where should you go shopping for your wedding dress and do you need to make an appointment? How will you know what kind of bridal shopping appointment is right for you?
If you are a Pacific Northwest bride or in Portland, OR or Seattle, WA, who is ready to start wedding dress shopping, we have the tips to help you figure out where and how to shop for your bridal gown. We are all about making the most of your wedding dress shopping appointment here in Olympia, WA no matter what your bridal style may be.
Where Should I Start?
We always suggest brides start by doing some research to prepare to shop in person for their wedding dress. Start by browsing bridal magazines or online to see what styles and types of wedding dress designs you are drawn to. We even have a free online bridal style quiz to help brides figure out the wedding dress that’s perfect for them!
Once you learn the designs and styles you are interested in trying on, start researching local bridal shops so you can figure out where you want to shop. Many bridal salons will have their inventory online, or at least a sampling of their dress styles and the designers they carry so you can see if they align with your style or not before shopping in person.
Do You Need An Appointment To Try On Dresses?
The majority of bridal stores are going to require you to have an appointment to shop for your wedding dress and try on bridal gowns, unlike a department store where you can just shop when you want. Having an appointment to shop for your wedding dress and try on different styles will make sure you have a dedicated bridal stylist helping you find your dream wedding gown.
We want all the brides shopping with us at Weddings With Joy to have a joyful experience and shopping by appointment will allow us to prepare for your visit and ensure you get the personalized care and attention every bride deserves. Shopping for your wedding dress is such a memorable life milestone and we are honored to be a part of this celebration.
Who Should I Bring With Me?
We recently shared our tips and advice for how many people you should bring wedding shopping with you and this is important to consider when planning your wedding shopping trip. You want to be sure to include the people who mean the most to you to share in this experience, but also be mindful that those people are going to offer kind and helpful opinions.
What Type Of Appointments Do You Offer?
When thinking about who to bring with you shopping, it’s also important to determine what type of bridal shopping appointment is right for you. Here at Weddings With Joy we know that not everyone is the same and every bride likes a slightly different option to suit their needs, so we offer five different wedding outfit style appoints. Depending on you needs and your budget, there is sure to be a wedding appoint just for you!
We are sharing insider details on the five different types of wedding outfit shopping appointments you can reserve when shopping with us at Weddings With Joy. From classic experiences to white glove treatments to accessories to menswear, we want you to have all the information so brides in the South Sound can make the best choice for you when making a dress shopping appointment.
Classic Bridal Experience
Brides wishing to shop with us at Weddings with Joy have a few options when it comes to booking their appointment. Anything but basic, our Classic Bridal Experience allows brides a personalized one-on-one shopping experience with a skilled bridal consultant.
Working with a dedicated bridal stylist, you are sure to find the wedding dress of your dreams with our Classic Bridal Experience. Brides can bring up to four guests with them when they book the Classic Bridal Experience.
Timeless Bridal Experience
If you are a bride who has a slightly larger entourage you’d like to bring with you when shopping for your wedding dress, the Timeless Bridal Experience may be a good fit. This type of appointment allows brides to bring up to six adult guests with them.
Upgrading from the Classic Bridal Experience to the Timeless Bridal Experience comes with a few more joyful perks as well! As always, you will get a dedicated bridal stylist to guide you in your bridal shopping journey. You’ll be greeted with a custom welcome sign when you arrive (Hello, photo opp!) at the boutique and a specialty beverage and sweet treat will await you and your guests in a semi-private area of the shop.
Brides who say “yes to the dress” during their Timeless Bridal Experience will also take home a special “say yes” keepsake gift.
The Champagne Experience
The last type of custom bridal shopping experience we offer for brides at Weddings with Joy is The Champagne Experience. This luxurious bridal shopping experience is perfect for brides looking for a truly unforgettable and personalized shopping trip. These special appointments take place after-hours for a completely personal wedding dress shopping experience. Brides can bring up to eight guests when booking The Champagne Experience so you don’t have to leave anyone out!
Glasses of champagne and light refreshments await the bride and their guests where the celebration can begin. A dedicated bridal stylist will guide you and your bride tribe through our bridal dress collection, educating you along the way all about bridal dress materials and dress options to ensure we find you the wedding dress of your dreams.
Accessories Appointment
Whether you found your dream wedding dress at Weddings with Joy or another bridal boutique, we would love to help you style and accessorize your bridal dress! We happily offer a bridal Accessories Appointment to help you find all the special details you need to complete your wedding day outfit and make you feel truly bridal.
If you have already found your dream wedding dress, bring your bridal gown with you to your Accessories Appointment and a bridal stylist will help you find the perfect wedding veil, bridal headpiece, jewelry, wedding garter and more!
Menswear Appointment
Don’t forget that Weddings with Joy is not just for joyful brides! Our bridal boutique also offers a Menswear Appointment. We’d love to help your groom and groomsmen find their perfect wedding day attire.
Whether you are looking for a classic tuxedo for a black tie affair or a tailored suit for your wedding day celebration, book our Menswear Appointment. We carry a variety of menswear options available for both rental or purchase.
Our team of dedicated bridal consultants is ready to make your wedding day attire dreams come true! From finding your dream wedding dress to selecting the perfect bridal accessories, we will make sure you are a Joyful Bride on wedding day and ensure all the important men are looking their best on wedding day too!
About Weddings With Joy
If you’re a bride in the Pacific Northwest or planning a wedding in the South Sound, Seattle, and Portland, OR areas, come visit our amazing bridal boutique in Olympia, WA full of beautiful wedding dresses. At Weddings With Joy, we offer a truly one-of-a-kind experience for our joyful brides through our personalized attention and bridal styling support as they find their perfect wedding day look. Weddings With Joy features stunning wedding dresses in all shapes, sizes, and styles as well as the best tuxedo rentals and suits in Washington state. Request your bridal shopping appointment in the South Sound to find your dream wedding dress! We can’t wait to help you become a joyful bride!