I've noticed that several of the designers I like are all available at the same bridal salon in my area. Also, I've found many of the styles I'm looking at online at jaysbridal.com, which is connected to a Florida based brick/mortar store, and is very reputable for buying dresses online. Some of the styles online are as cheap as $780, while others are as much as $2000.
The part I'm wondering about is if the dress is cheaper either online or at another salon (for example, one that is not in my area), is it appropriate to ask the salon to make me a deal. I would like for them to either price match the lowest prices I can find, or to give me a discount on alterations, mother of the bride/groom dresses, or bridesmaids dresses. Even if it's not saving me money, if they'll save my friends/family money I'll be willing to spend a little more (I would honestly rather buy it from a salon, anyway, but I need to save money.)
The dresses cover the feet and the bottom part of the dresses is black so I decided just to have them wear any black heels that they already have to cut down a bit on cost. I am planning on buying their jewelry for their gifts. My wedding is still a year away, so I decided not to purchase my slip with my gown. I figured I'd lose weight anyway and end up needing another size closer to the wedding. I was going to get one a few months before.
I would also get 10-15% off of bridesmaids and mother of the bride dresses. My mom and dad wanted to pay for my veil and since my fianc was in the military they got 15% off my veil. So maybe you could call the shop ahead of time and find out if they do the same type of discounts.
The dress can be the biggest headache. Personally (and I recognize that this may be a little irrational since its two years out) but I would get the dress now (if you find one you like) in the size that fits your best off the rack. It can hang out in your closet until you get closer to the date, effectively alleviating some of the stress. Make sure you call tailors and find out what the lead time is for them to alter a wedding dress, and mark the date on your calendar. Finally remember, it's easy to take a dress in, hard to impossible to let it back out.
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