Questions to Ask While Shopping For Bridesmaids Dresses
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What size sample dresses are available to try on?​
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Are there color-swatch charts, so you can see what colors different styles are available in?
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Can you and your bridesmaids look through the dresses yourselves, or are they shown by a salesperson?
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How long does it generally take for the dresses to come in after they've been ordered? (average is 1 to 2 months).
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Can the order be rushed, if necessary?
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If you ordered your wedding dress through the same store, will your bridesmaids (or you) be offered a discount or free alterations?
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Can the salesperson recommend any accessories to go along with the dresses? Does the store carry shoes and bags by the same designer, for example?
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Will you ship the dresses to my out-of-town bridesmaids?
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**A lot of bridesmaids dresses are now ordered via online stores so that it is more convenient for bridesmaids that are in different locations to get their dresses. A lot of these questions still pertain and are things you'll want to find out when choosing an online store to get your bridesmaids dresses from.