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Prom season at TWD is generally from January to May, where you can expect to find a selection of off the rack designer dresses at great prices!  We do not order our dresses, instead everything is unique and one-of-a-kind, to ensure no one is going to be wearing the same dress as you!  Generally prices are below $400 and we often have a rack of dresses that are just $100.

Homecoming season starts mid-summer. Similarly to above, all the dresses are off the rack and discounted prices, generally below $200, with a sale rack of $50 dresses.

Appointments are not necessary for either shopping experience, but please know we only have 4 fitting rooms, so at times, there can be a wait for trying things on.  If you prefer to guarantee the fitting room is available, you are definitely welcome to book an appointment!

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For all dresses purchased at The White Dress, we give you the 5-star treatment and make sure your dress is pressed to perfection, free of charge.  (Just one of the many ways we say thanks to you for becoming one of our lovely clients!)

For outside dresses, the answer to this question is not quite as easy.  Generally, the answer is yes.  However, it does largely depend on the time of year and the workload of the ladies who work their magic in our steaming room.  (These are the ladies who make each TWD bride’s dress look perfect for her big day!)  Oh, and we do charge a fee for these services.  Please give us a call for availability and pricing.

First off, let’s define those crazy acronyms MOB and MOG.  If you have a child getting married, we’re talking to you Mother of the Bride (MOB) and Mother of the Groom (MOG)!  The White Dress (TWD) does not carry a dedicated line of mother dresses but we do carry bridesmaid dresses and prom dresses, in some cases, that works for a mother.  This collection is not out on the racks of the shop however; we keep it in our back storage room and bring it forward as needed.

The next question we usually get – what exactly is our selection like?  The majority of the dresses are long and in a chiffon fabric, and can be ordered in a variety of color options.  Please note however, that we do not carry any dresses that come with a dress-jacket combination nor do we carry many dresses with actual sleeves that many mothers are hoping to wear.

Please also keep in mind that many of our dresses do require some lead time for the order and it is our recommendation that an order be placed 6 months prior to the date the dress is needed.

And a final note, please be sure to request your visit to ensure a TWD Bridal Style Expert will be around to help you enjoy your MOB/MOG dress shopping experience.

This one is tricky.  We LOVE kids.  And what little girl wouldn’t want to come see all the gorgeous “princess” dresses at TWD?  (We know we would’ve wanted to as little girls!)  And while children are more than welcome to tag along with Mom and Pop, we do ask that they are watched over during their visit here as the merchandise is expensive and our shop is definitely not child proof.  (Read: lots of things for the little ones to grab and break.)  Also it may be helpful to have someone around to entertain the children should hanging out in a bridal shop not be their thing.  Especially since we know sitting on a couch with nothing to do for a few hours may not be the easiest thing for most kids to endure.  And though we hate to do this and this rarely happens, please know that if your child is being disruptive to our other shop clients (after all, we do want every one to come here and have the best TWD experience possible), we may have to ask you to reschedule your visit to a later date.  Of course, if you have any questions about this topic, just reach for the phone and give us a call!

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.

Of course!  We just ask that cost of shipping is covered.  For bridesmaids, flower girls, and mother dresses, there is a flat rate of $20 to ship a dress.  For wedding gowns, the price varies depending on a lot of factors – the weight of the dress, the cost of the dress, and where the dress will be going.  If you need more information, just reach out to the shop and we can give you more specifics!

A trunk show is a great way to see an entire collection of dresses from one particular designer.  All trunk shows are a little bit different, but the general idea is that The White Dress will have a designer’s entire current collection of wedding dresses on hand.  These dresses are in our shop just for the trunk show, and will only be around for a limited time – sometimes a few weeks, sometimes just one weekend.  In some cases, a representative (or the designer him/herself!) will be at the shop so you can actually meet the genius behind the fancy frock.  And good news – for some trunk shows, the designers grant a discount for anyone that purchases a dress during their trunk show.

As we previously mentioned, the TWD Wedding Sample Sale is a great way to score a beautiful designer gown at a great price…but not without first understanding fully what a sample sale is and what to expect.  Here are a few of our thoughts and tips:

• It may not be the best place to start your wedding dress shopping.  That’s because the sample sale gowns are just a selection of gowns from our shop, so not every silhouette, fabric type, and style is represented.
• Sample sale gowns are the stock pieces in the store that one would normally try on during an appointment when shopping for a gown.  Therefore, some of the gowns do have a bit of wear and tear.  We would never sell a gown that was beyond repair, but most gowns do need a bit of cleaning and we can definitely help to arrange that.
• Sample wedding dresses for sale in our shop typically range from a size 10 to 18.  These sizes roughly translate into a standard size 6 to 16 and a bra cup size of a B/C/D.  The standard length of a gown typically does not work well for someone that is shorter than 5′ or taller than 5’10”.  Bridal gowns can typically be tailored down 2-3 sizes, however they are much more difficult to go up in size.
• Bring the helpful decision makers and come ready to commit if you are serious about finding your gown at a sample sale.  Gowns cannot be held for you to think it over or have someone else chime in with their opinion at a later date.  Sales are a love at first sight kind of event so be prepared to buy if you fall in love with THE gown and can’t stand the idea of walking away from it.

We are sure you have heard the phrase “sample sale” before.  So why do brides get so excited when they hear these two words?  Well, it is because a bridal Sample Sale is where the dresses in our shop get discounted and sold off the rack!  Each year, the TWD-ettes go through the inventory and determine which dresses make it into the sale.  Still not feeling excited?  Hang tight.  These dresses get marked down – sometimes up to 75% off – and are available to take with you same day!  And because we take great care of all of our dresses here, you can bet that these dresses are in great condition.

So, if you are in a time crunch or a budget blunder, TWD’s Sample Sale dresses are for you!