FAQs
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We suggest you order your dress 6-9 months before your wedding to ensure you have enough time for shipping and alterations. If you need a dress sooner, please contact us; we’ll do our best to help you!
We accept cash, checks, and credit cards (Visa, Mastercard, and Discover). For special order gowns, we require full payment before starting production. We are also happy to offer Afterpay for those seeking a payment plan.
Our dresses typically range from size 0 to 22; however, we proudly carry a selection of plus-size dresses up to size 32 for our curvy brides.
We recommend coming in at least three months before your wedding date. Alterations typically require three fittings, with about a month in between each. They generally cost between $100 and $600.
We recommend looking for your bridal party’s dresses at least three months ahead of time. We offer bridesmaid and junior bridesmaid dresses, mother-of-the-bride/groom dresses, and flower girl dresses. We can also make alterations to each.
Our team specializes in outfitting your groom and his side of the bridal party. We are proud of Jim’s Formalwear and Tux Generation partners and can help you coordinate your rental.
Thank you for thinking of us as you begin your bridal journey! We are so excited to help you find “the” gown! Appointments need to be requested a week in advance.
There is a deposit required to reserve your appointment as we dedicate the studio to you during this time so that you may shop as comfortably as possible, and we can dedicate 100% of our attention to you, the bride! Your appointment will have a deposit of $50. This will be a personalized experience, the whole store to yourself! Four people may accompany you. An additional $25 will be charged if there are more guests. A max of 10 is allowed. Water and other drinks will be provided. Receive 10% off your gown purchase. Receive 10% off any accessory. Any appointment that is canceled will result in the charge of the $50.00 appointment fee. Book @ https://calendly.com/barbiesboutiquesarasota/bridal.
The most important thing to bring to your appointment is an open mind! We want you to have the BEST time shopping for your bridal gown. The more open-minded you are, the more likely you are to find something that wows you. We will not push anything on you, so don’t worry. Just come ready to have a really lovely time.
Outside of that, it’s never a bad idea to bring a strapless bra, shapewear (if that makes you feel more confident), and a pair of heels similar to the height you will wear on your wedding day.
A consultant will be helping you get into the gowns, so be sure to wear appropriate undergarments.
