Q: When should I begin dress shopping?
A: It is best to start looking for gowns 9 to 12
months prior to your wedding date. The majority of our brides begin shopping 1
year ahead. That allows you enough time to narrow down your selection and order
the gown of your dreams. Don't let the time bracket worry you because even if
you do not have that much time there are a few different ways that Bella Sposa Bridal can accommodate you. All of our gowns are for sale off the rack,
some designers can fill a rush order for you at an additional fee, and some
have limited hanging stock available for immediate delivery.
Q:
Do I need an appointment to view bridal gowns?
A: YES Bella Sposa
Bridal operates by appointment only. You may stop in and
browse at your leisure, but ALL trying on and fittings are by appointment
only! Please call 616-364-0777 to
schedule your spoil me appointment.
Q: How long will my appointment be?
A: Appointments are scheduled for one hour
only. We will have 50 minutes for
shopping appointments and 30 minutes for fitting appointments. With that said we want to make best use of
our time, and we respect how busy our
brides are, so as with any other professional appointment we request that you
leave phones in the car or turn off!
Please call 616-364-0777 to schedule your spoil me appointment.
Q: There are so many dresses to choose from,
where do I begin and what should I bring to my first bridal appointment?
A: You may want to pick up a copy of one or two
bridal magazines from the newsstand. You can tag the pages of design elements
you find attractive. Once we begin you
will learn valuable lessons about how to
find your personal style and get the dress you've always dreamed of. You should
also browse on the Internet for silhouettes and styles that you like. Feel free
to bring any pictures along with you to help guide your consultant. Once you
come in for your bridal appointment, you can leave it up to the professionally
trained bridal experts to help find the best gown for you.
Q\:
Am I allowed to take pictures of gowns while I try them on?
A\: Bella Sposa Bridal
can not allow you to take pictures unless you purchase the gown. Further, it conflicts with our main purpose
if the session turns into a photo shoot.
We have contracts with many of
our designers that protect their works of art. After you purchase the gown, you can take as
many pictures as you like!
Q:
After my order is placed when should I expect to receive my gown?
A: The gowns are expected to arrive 15 – 32
weeks after you order the gown depending upon the designer of the gown and the
season. The dresses are delivered directly from the designer to our store and
after the gown is checked and passes quality control, we contact you so that
you can schedule your shipping or first fitting appointment. In special cases
such as rush orders, dresses can come in 1 to 3 weeks before the wedding when
ordered exceedingly close to the wedding date and as per your signed contract. You should give
yourself at least 6 and optimally 9 months prior to the wedding date to ensure
adequate delivery.
Q: When should I order my headpiece and veil?
A: Veils are available to choose when you make
your gown purchase, this is the best way to assure the perfect match. Otherwise this decision can be made at your
first fitting. Allow 6 months if you
would like to order a designer veil or require
special lace or beading on it. Headpieces and special order veils should
be ordered at least 4 months before your wedding date. We do not recommend
waiting for your fitting to order headpieces.
We suggest you try on the gown while trying on headpieces.
Q:
Can you customize a gown for religious brides who cannot wear strapless?
A: There are designers who specialize in making
a pattern to cater to religious brides. Bella Sposa
Bridal has a highly qualified consultant to help you. We specialize in special needs and religious
brides and have the knowledge and experience to guide you in the right
direction and help fulfill all your special needs and requirements.
Q: Can my mother or mother-in-law find a dress
at Bella Sposa Bridal too?
A: Bella Sposa Bridal
has a very large selection of special order evening wear gowns to choose from.
The prices begin at $149 with most ranging from $250 - $500. You must make a
separate appointment to view our evening wear
Q: Can I complete my entire bridal look (gown,
headpiece, veil, undergarments, shoes, accessories) in one appointment?
A: Bella Sposa Bridal
can complete your entire look in one appointment. Our experienced consultant can help you find
the perfect veil, headpiece, shoes, and accessories to match your dress.
Q: Can I get a swatch of the color of my gown
after I order it?
A: A swatch will be provided to you when your
actual dress comes in or at your first fitting. It is best to get a swatch from
your actual dress because dye lots vary and we want the swatch to match
perfectly.
Q: Do I have to pay for my gown in full at the
time of purchase?
A: If you are receiving any form of discount the
balance is due at the time of purchase.
Bella Sposa requires at least 60% deposit to process any special order
gown. On regular priced merchandise the
remaining balance is due in installments as agreed upon at the time of
purchase. If you require shipping your
gown out of state, the balance must be paid in full before we ship the dress.
The purchase of a stock gown from Bella Sposa Bridal
may also be put on layaway.
Q: Do you sell shoes and jewelry?
A: Bella Sposa Bridal
has the largest selection of formal wear shoes in Kent County
Q: How long does it take to order a gown?
A: It can take anywhere from 6 to 9 months to
produce a special order wedding gown. Yet, Bella
Sposa Bridal can accommodate you with a stock gown, or a gown
from our quick collection, and sometimes designers will fill rush orders at an
extra fee. Some designers will have a
limited amount of hanging stock that is available for immediate delivery.
Q: Is there any other color I could wear besides
white and still look like a bride?
A: Lately many brides are incorporating color
into their gowns. You can have colorful embroidery and beading or simply have a
baby blue sash. You also do not have to wear a white gown. Most designers offer
different shades of white, ivory, and champagne, beautiful shades of red and
gold are increasingly popular. We have a selection of gowns in color, with
color as well as gowns that can be customized to have color accents of your
choice.
Q:
What are your price ranges?
A: It is our goal to have something for
everyone. No matter your budget, no
matter your occasion, we have the dress!
Our bridal gowns range from $199 to $3999!
Our Evening wear gowns begin at: $99 to $799.
Our Headpieces begin at: $49 to $399.
Our Shoes range from $50 to $350.
Q: What is a trunk show, is it like a fashion
show?
A: Many brides think that a trunk show is a
fashion show but it is actually just a period of time that we have the
designers new gowns for you to see and try on. The designer or a representative
may be in our store.
There is a little bit of
history behind the name "Trunk Show." In the old days, the designers
went from town to town with trunks full of their new designs. Back then
customers had to dig through the trunk to find the best merchandise. Today, at
a Trunk Show the designers either send or bring their complete collection and
we personalize service.
Q: Can I change my mind after I make my
purchase?
A: All sales are final sales and must be picked
up by the wedding date. We are happy to
store your merchandise until your alterations are complete.
Question: What should I bring to my Bridal Fitting?
A: At your fittings, you need to bring your
shoes and undergarments that you will be wearing on your wedding day. Bella Sposa Bridal
has a great selection of shoes, undergarments and accessories for you to choose
from, before your first fitting appointment. It is necessary for your fitter to
do the hemline and fit the bodice of your gown with the actual undergarments
and shoes you will be wearing on your wedding day.
Q: When should I schedule my First Bridal
Fitting?
A: We will call you as soon as we receive your
gown from the designer. At that time you can schedule a fitting appointment
with us. Generally, fittings are done as soon as the gown arrives with a final
fitting one to two months prior to your wedding. You will usually need 2 or 3
fittings, to perfect the gown, after which it will be ready for you to take
home.
Q: Is there a charge for alterations?
A: Bridal alterations are difficult and time
consuming. They require a highly
qualified seamstress to perform so that the gown looks as if nothing has ever
happened to it. Our seamstress does
wonderful work and is very diligent to make sure that each and every customer
is 100% satisfied with the fit of their garment. To provide this service does require us to
charge a fee. Please see our Alterations
list for a range of fees involved.
Q:
Is there a charge for fittings?
A: We include up to three fittings with the
purchase of every gown. If you require
more than 3 fittings there may be a fee involved.
Q:
Is there a discount for less fittings?
A: No, there are no discounts if your gown fits
you perfectly and you require fewer fittings.
Up to 3 Fittings are included in the cost of your gown and are not
reflective of the alteration fees.
Q: I need my veil dyed to match my wedding gown
(ivory). Can Bella Sposa Bridal do
this?
A: Be advised that the veils can be dipped if it
is a natural, fabric, such as silk tulle. We would recommend that you speak
with us directly at 616-364-0777. We
would need to see the actual product to make a recommendation. If that does not work out, we make custom
veils in many colors.
Q: Can bridal gowns be dyed?
A: YES Bella Sposa
Bridal has sucessfully dyed thousands of gowns. Pastel shades are the only shades we
reccomend. Dark hughes can be difficult
to impossible to achieve with our equipment.
We can tell you what the risks are on your particular choice, howver all
dying is at your risk. Please call 616-364-0777
to schedule your spoil me appointment.
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