Bridal Shopping Experience

To Our Brides,

At Designer Loft we are passionate about providing a guided yet pressure free bridal shopping experience. We realize every bride responds differently to the wedding experience, so whether you are decisive on your first appointment or overwhelmed after a flurry of stops, we will do our best to guide you to your dream wedding dress.

Shopping at Designer Loft

Please book your appointment in advance, especially during trunk show weekends, which book up quickly. The average purchase-to-arrival time for new bridal gowns is five to six months with an additional two to three months recommended for fittings.

Rush brides: We do have special TO GO selections for you! We do work with designers who may have certain styles in stock immediately. However, this may limit your size, color and style selections- so we do recommend ordering at least 12 months out whenever possible.

Confirm your appointment so that we can accommodate you and your guests accordingly.

Bring pictures. It can help us to assist you better. Share with us your vision, questions, concerns, and budget. It will make the process easier for you. Designer Loft also allows you to take pictures in our gowns so you will see how certain styles photograph.

A suggestion about underpinnings – SPANX, neutral-colored undergarments, and a sturdy strapless bra will be really helpful.

Excellent alterations are available. Our seamstresses are creative and can customize to make your desired dress work.

Once you have purchased your bridal gown:

Discuss your delivery date with your Designer Loft consultant to make sure everything is set.

Don’t hesitate to call for updates but we promise we will let you know the minute your dress has arrived. We know how excited you are!

Fittings are regularly Monday to Friday 11am-6pm and must be scheduled in advance with the seamstress. Please arrange your fitting appointment via phone or email. Schedule permitting, we can also accommodate weekend fittings.

Alterations cost up to $700 for basic alterations (cups, bustle, hemline, seam adjustment). Major changes will be more expensive. Everything will be discussed at the time of your fitting so all is clear.

Don’t forget your shoes and undergarments for your fitting appointments. Try to approximate what you will wear on your wedding day, in terms of heel height and undergarments.

Accessories:
Have you figured out your accessories? We are glad to help you accessorize! Accessories appointments are Monday to Friday 11am-6pm. Designer Loft has a full line of bridal accessories, including custom veils, shrugs, jewelry, hair accessories, and more. If you have already chosen your accessories, bring them to your fitting so you can get the whole picture of how you will look on your special day.

Once you have tied the knot:
We love to see pictures of our brides. Please send us photos!
You can contact us for dry cleaning or preservation information.
And please don’t be shy about telling your friends and family who might need our services about your great experience at Designer Loft.