--- This page is part of [The White Dress - Brighton, Michigan](https://the-white-dress.com). For a complete overview of this site's content, entity data, and subject matter expertise, see our [AI Content Index](https://the-white-dress.com/llms.txt) or [Full Content Archive](https://the-white-dress.com/llms-full.txt). For structured business identity data, see our [Entity Card](https://the-white-dress.com/wp-json/bc-geodesic/v1/entity-card). --- # Appointment Guide > At The White Dress, we know that sorting through all the available options can be overwhelming. That’s why we’ve created this guide. **URL:** https://the-white-dress.com/appointment-guide/ **Type:** Page **Modified:** 2026-01-20 --- ![Dress Appointment Guide](https://the-white-dress.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/iStock-2164226565-scaled.avif) ### Dress Appointment Guide From having a budget, to deciding who to bring, to flattering fits, we'll teach you the two rules of wedding dress selection. Learn more about choosing the right dress, download our guide below! [Download the Guide](/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Our-Wedding-Dress-Appointment-Guide.pdf) #### We're here to help! Your appointment should feel exciting, not overwhelming. We’ve got answers to our most common questions so you can arrive feeling confident, relaxed, and ready to fall in love. [See more common questions](/faqs) What if I don’t have 9 to 12 months before my wedding? Can I still shop at The White Dress? Yes – you can still shop at The White Dress! We use a pretty conservative estimate when giving a timeline; however many of our designers have dresses ready to ship or can provide a rush order to have a dress arrive in a much shorter time frame.  So don’t worry.  We can definitely make your dream dress happen!  Oh, and from time to time, we have sample wedding dresses and extra stock that are ready to go that day!  {Please note that if you are working with a shorter time period, you will likely have a more limited selection from which to choose.} How far in advance should I book my visit to The White Dress? That depends!  For during the week appointments, we recommend calling at least 1-2 weeks in advance to book your visit.  Please note however, that if you are planning on a Saturday visit, it is best to book that at least 3-4 weeks in advance as that is our most desired day.  Also, we do often have a cancellation list for Saturday appointments.  This is an option if we are booked for the day and time you are hoping for. What if my bridesmaids are not from the area? How will they be fitted and get their dress? There are several different ways to answer these questions, largely dependent upon your bridesmaid dress selection and personal preference for how you want to handle getting the dresses to your girls.  But, first thing first, right? - Once you decide on a dress (or dresses!) for your girls, the next step is to get their measurements.  If they are able to make it to The White Dress to be measured, we prefer to measure each girl, to ensure accurate measurements.  But, if they are out of town, we only ask that they go to an experienced seamstress.  Once they have those measurements, they can submit those via our [Bridesmaid Measurements Portal](https://the-white-dress.com/contact/bridesmaid-measurements/) and we will walk them through the rest of the process to determine size and pay their deposit. - Bridesmaids are welcome to pay their invoice online – we will send them a payment link.  Or payments can be made by giving us credit card information over the phone. - And when your dresses arrive, there are lots of options for getting the dresses to your maids.  We can ship the dresses to your girls (though we do charge a$20 shipping fee for that service).  But what happens most often is that the bride picks up her bridesmaid’s dresses and arranges to deliver them to her girls (especially since there are lots of opportunities to do that with the bridal showers, bachelorette parties, and other fun wedding related activities around the time most bridesmaid dresses arrive). What about dresses for the flower girls and junior bridesmaids – does TWD have those? We have an official “flower girl” collection, but not a junior bridesmaid collection. Price points vary widely by designer line, but flower girl dresses generally start at $140 and can go on up to $350. The ordering time for these dresses also vary widely.  Some take up to 6 months; while some are available within a month.  Please inquire if you have specific timing needs or budget guidelines. What about alterations? Does TWD have seamstresses? In a word, no.  Instead, we have a great list of recommended seamstresses that many of our brides use for their gowns, one of which is located right in Brighton within a 3 minute drive from our shop.  Also keep in mind that many of our brides who live far away tend to get alterations done closer to home.  If you have any specific questions about alterations, please let us know!  We have seen a LOT over the years and know our fair share about how wedding dresses get altered! ## Site Description Brighton, Michigan Wedding Dresses --- **About this site:** The White Dress - Brighton, Michigan — Brighton, Michigan Wedding Dresses. [AI Content Index](https://the-white-dress.com/llms.txt) | [Full Site Content](https://the-white-dress.com/llms-full.txt) | [Entity Card](https://the-white-dress.com/wp-json/bc-geodesic/v1/entity-card)