We are healthy and still opened,
as always: by appointment only.
Dream Dress Shopping During The Corona Virus
Some helpful tips to keep you safe while you search for your dream dress:
With information gathered from OSHA and the CDC along with our suppliers we are sharing to help you make the most of your shopping experience.
Be thoughtful of your health and the health of others.
Make sure you are vigilant on your symptoms and do not hesitate to reschedule if necessary. Definitely reschedule under any of the following circumstances:- You are not feeling well.
- You feel achy.
- You are coughing
- You are sneezing.
- You have diarrhea.
- You have any ill stomach feelings.
Ask Your Guests to Make Sure They Are Not Sick!
Your appointment will last from 1 to 1.5 hours. We will all be cozy and in a closely confined area. Do make sure that those who will be accompanying you are also feeling well and have no symptoms. We can face time or video chat with people who are unable to be there.What To Expect
Do not bring children. During this high risk period we must strictly enforce a no child under 12 policy at the advise of CDC guidelines.
Guests are limited to 4 per party. No exceptions, please don't ask.
Sanitize your hands!
If you arrive early you will need to wait while we clean between appointments.
What To Wear For Your Appointment
Anticipated Impact on Deliveries
Brides & formal wear clients are deeply concerned about experiencing delivery issues in regards to their special ordered merchandise. At this time, some factories in the Far East are closed. Others are running at less than full capacity. Others unaffected. So there is no blanket answer. Furthermore, as the virus spreads internationally: it's impact will be felt globally. At Bella Sposa Bridal & Prom we are making all of our inventory available to service as many as possible in this time of need. With over 400 designers on our rack we also carry dresses made in Europe and India. This is minimizing delivery issues. We strongly encourage everyone to buy off the rack to protect themselves.
Special Order Or Off The Rack?
Standard delivery in normal circumstances is 4-6 months. If your event is less than 9 months away: purchasing off the rack is our most sage advice. You can save yourself potential risks and headaches that are anticipated in manufacturing in areas deeply affected by the Corona Virus.
We have not recommended the standard 6 month delivery in over 20 years! Why? In the end of the 90's there was a UPS strike and this caused many very serious delays and much stress to our clients. And on it's heels was an embargo that stopped imports from entering the country. This added more stress on the situation. So at that time we shifted and have strongly recommended all special orders be placed Nine full months before the date of need.
My Dress is 'In Production' and the original date is timely. Should I rely on that date?
Please know that an in production date is only an estimated date and has never been the guaranteed date for shipment. At this time: production dates are subject to change without notice. For instance, if your wedding is only four months away and estimated delivery is 3 months: it's advised you buy off the rack as many factories are not running at 100% production. We have plenty to choose from!
Delays could be as long as three months. If you are ordering please make sure you have allowed enough time for delays in production and or shipping. And don't forget to add on time for alterations! Otherwise, please be safe and buy off the rack.
Please remember: these are real supply chain issues and are not limited to the bridal industry. All businesses are facing this at the same time. As of now we do not foresee any inconvenience to our customers due to our outstanding relations with our vendors and factories. We will keep you updated.
