FAQ

There is complimentary parking out front and in the parking garage attached to the shopping center.

We do ask that you book an appointment in advance to ensure that we have a bridal gown consultant and fitting room available for you when you come in.  We do however, accept walk-ins on weekdays if we have availability. Weekends are busy so we recommend booking early.

We always suggest that you wear nude undergarments and a strapless bra to your appointment to get the best overall look of the wedding gowns. You may also bring a high heel that you feel most comfortable in.

We ask that you limit your guests to 4-5 of your nearest and dearest friends or family. We do not allow pets in the boutique, and we ask that if you are bringing a small child with you, that they are with your at all times.

Our special order wedding gowns range in price from $2,000-$15,000. We do also have a very large selection of off the rack bridal gowns that are discounted 40-60% off and are in excellent condition. Sample gowns start at a price point of $500.

Most of our wedding gowns take anywhere from 5-8 months to special order, depending on the designer, so we recommend that you start shopping around 9-12 months out from the wedding date. We are, however, able to accommodate rush orders as fast as 6-8 weeks for many of our designers for an additional rush fee.

We do have our own seamstress that we work very closely with and recommend her to all of our brides. Please know that wedding dress alterations are a separate cost from the dress and are done off site at our seamstress’s studio. While you are not obligated to use our seamstress, we do highly recommend and trust her work with couture wedding gown alterations.

We carry some of the top wedding gown designers from around the world, and their quality and fit is top of the line. Every dress is handmade by using only the best silk based fabrics, laces, and embroideries from France and Italy.

Your appointment will be an hour and a half in a private fitting room. With the help of our experienced bridal consultants, we will guide you through the process of selecting the perfect wedding gown for your special day.

We provide champagne, water, and desserts for all of our guests. You are more than welcome to bring your own drinks, but we do ask that all liquids are clear. We do not allow food in the boutique.

Most of the sample wedding gowns in our boutique are bridal size 8-10. However, we do have a selection of plus size samples available as well. Using these samples, we are able to accommodate brides of many different sizes using different clipping techniques. We do the best we can to show you how the wedding gown will fit your particular size.  We can special order gowns in size 0-26

Trunk shows can be a great opportunity to find your perfect wedding dress and maybe even meet the designer! During a trunk show, a designer’s brand new collection of gowns will visit our bridal boutique for one weekend, allowing us to have a much bigger selection of gowns by that designer than we normally stock in the salon. It is a chance to see the latest and greatest gowns from that designer that are not even available in stores yet. Brides schedule appointments to try on the wedding dresses and meet with the designer and/or designer representative. We often offer special promotions and complimentary customizations when purchasing during a trunk show event.

Ivory Bridal Atelier also has a very large selection of sample gowns that are available for purchase off the rack at 30-60% off of retail. If your wedding is less than 3 months away or you are looking to get a great deal on a designer wedding gown in excellent condition, then a sample gown might be the way to go! These samples are size 8-12, but can be altered to fit a range of sizes. Hurry though, because gowns sell quickly! Please call us to schedule a Sample Sale appointment.