Frequently Asked Questions
about your wedding shopping experience
Do I need an appointment?
Due to our high volume, we are an appointment only boutique for all in store transactions and viewings. Please visit our appointment page or call the shop.
How long is my appointment?
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Wedding gown and bridesmaid shopping appointments are 90 minutes.
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Trying on your own wedding gown or bridal accessories is 60 minutes, and bridesmaid dress is 30 minutes.
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Alterations are 30 minutes
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To be measured and place an order is 30 minutes.
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Suit rental consultations are 60 minutes.
How many guests can I bring?
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Due to available seating, the bride can bring 5 guests to wedding gown and bridesmaid shopping appointments. (Children outside of carriers count as 1 guest.)
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Current customers can bring 2 guests for alterations, and trying on your own merchandise.
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Groom's can bring 8 guests for suit measurements.
*If you bring more than the allowed # of guests to your bridal or bridesmaid shopping appointment, you will be considered same day cancel and asked to reschedule.
What designers do you carry?
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For wedding dresses we carry Morilee by Madeline Gardner, Maggie Sottero, Rebecca Ingram, Casablanca Bridal, Beloved by Casablanca, Sincerity by Justin Alexander, Wilderly and Allure Romance.
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For Bridesmaids, Mother of the Bride and Junior Bridesmaids we carry Morilee by Madeline Gardner.
When should I order my dress?
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Our dresses are made to order brand new. Wedding dresses can take 5-9 months to arrive. (Add 2-3 months for alterations)
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Bridesmaids/Mothers can take 3-5 months (Add 1-2 months for alterations)
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If your time frame is less than that, rush fees and stock availability depend on the designer.
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Visit our menswear page for order information.
What's your price range?
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Our formal wedding dresses range from $1,300-$3,500 with an average price of $1,500-$2,200.
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Bridesmaid dresses range from $170-$300.
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Mother of the bride gowns range from $400-$750
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Visit our menswear page for pricing.
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If you are needing a dress under $1000, we have sample sales 2-3 times a year. Always check our events page for upcoming sales!
Do you require payment in full?
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If you are unable to pay for your order in full, we do offer deposit options.
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Special order wedding dresses and bridal accessories require a 60% deposit.
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Bridesmaid, Mothers and Juniors require a 60% deposit.
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Suit rentals require a $100 deposit.
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Alterations require a 50% deposit at the time of the 1st fitting and the balance of your merchandise must be paid in full prior to the appointment.
Do you offer group discounts?
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When you purchase your wedding dress with us, all bridesmaid, Mothers, Junior Bridesmaids and Groomsmen will receive a special discount!
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We also offer large group discounts (5 or more bridesmaids, 6 or more suit rentals) If you didn't purchase your wedding gown through us.
Can you order a dress that is not sampled in store?
Absolutely! We are able to order any dress from the designers and lines that we carry even though we may not carry the sample in store. If we don't have a specific dress you want to try on, ask about a loan sample. We will also price match within reason any "Brick and Mortar" Bridal Shop!
Will I need alterations?
Most gowns will need alterations to obtain the perfect fit. Alterations are not included in the price of the dress and price varies depending on how much work is being done. We offer an in house option for alterations through our expert seamstresses for gowns that were purchased at our boutique only. Alterations are by appointment only.
Visit our alterations page for more info.
Do you alter outside dresses?
Our seamstresses are very busy with our own bridal attire and cannot take outside dresses.
Gown Cleaning & Preservation
After your wedding we offer cleaning and preservation packages on all wedding gowns, even if you didn't purchase through Amanda's Bridal. This is done through the Wedding Gown Preservation CO. Visit our Wedding Gown Preservation page for more info.
What sizes are your samples?
We are an all inclusive Bridal Boutique, and carry samples ranging from size 6-28
Can we bring champagne?
You are more than welcome to bring your own champagne. It must be opened and poured into a cup with a lid prior to entering our store. If you do not have a cup with a lid, we have bridal and bridal party tumblers for sale at the front counter.
TAP HERE for our VIP private bridal appointment options where you can sip and shop!
Are children allowed to join shopping appointments?
It is strongly encouraged to not bring small children to your shopping appointment and can be a safety issue. If so, they must be seated at all times with the group and will counted as a person in your 5 guest max if they are outside of a carrier.