FAQ
Congratulations on your engagement! We are so happy you are allowing us to be a part of your special memories! The first and most important thing to know is: WE ARE HERE TO SERVE YOU! We have wonderful, fun, and kind stylists who genuinely love to help brides find their perfect dress.
When you arrive for your appointment, you and your guests will be welcomed and shown to your fitting room. Your personal bridal stylist will begin by getting to know you, discussing your wedding, and hearing about your vision for the perfect gown. Then you can relax while your stylist hand-pulls dresses based on your selections and helps you try them on.
We have over 1,000 dresses in our store, and our stylists spend time getting to know every single one. If you wish to browse the racks yourself, we are happy to assist. However, most brides find it easier to look at our website and see the dress on a person rather than on a hanger.
Our goal is to make the entire experience simple and enjoyable, so you can easily find your dream dress. All we ask is that you arrive with an open mind and a readiness to say 'yes!' We will handle everything! With over 1,000 dresses to fit all styles and budgets, do not be surprised when you find YOUR DRESS!
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Yes, appointments are highly recommended, especially for Fridays and Saturdays, as those times book up quickly.
You can easily book your appointment online, even for same-day availability. If you don't see the time you need online, please give us a call, and we will do our best to accommodate your request.
If you wish to come in last minute, we ask that you please call ahead. This allows us to ensure that both a bridal stylist and a fitting room are available for you. Please note that priority will always be given to brides and bridesmaids who have a confirmed appointment.
We work hard to make sure we can serve Brides in all price points! We carry a wide variety of leading designer wedding gowns.
Our Special Order bridal gowns range from our Couture Bridal Designers range from $2000-$7000.
The majority of our Designer Bridal Gowns average between $2,000 and $4,000.
We also offer a few Affordable Designer Lines starting at $1200 - $2,500. We work hard to have a good selection for all styles and budgets!
On a tight budget or in a time crunch? Do not worry, we also have a large selection of SAMPLE SALE wedding dresses that you can take home with you today at deeply discounted prices, some well below wholesale costs!
Do not worry about sizing. Though our samples are only in specific sizes we are experts and putting gowns on our brides and showing them how the gown would fit them in their size!
We carry samples in a variety of sizes ranging from size 10-30. Most of the wedding dresses in our main selection are size 10 and 12. We also carry a large Plus Size selection ranging from size 20-30, and mid-size gowns sizes 14-18.
Bridal sizes are not like other clothing items, you can expect to where 1-2 sizes larger than your usual size!
All of our stylists are trained to use clips to give you the best idea of what each dress would look like in your size! If you find the one, we will measure your bust, waist, and hips then compare your measurements to the designer's size guide. Sizing is always your choice! We can special order dresses in size 0-34.
YES we do! We have a very large selection of plus size wedding gowns ranging from size 20-30 so all brides can find that perfect wedding dress.
The current average timeline to order a gown can range from 4-6 months depending on the gown and designer. If you want to remain stress free we recommend planning on ordering your bridal gown 8-12 months before your wedding date. Bridal gowns are made to order, meaning your gown is not made until after your purchase. It is important to note if you have made personal customizations to a gown this can increase the production time by about 4+ weeks. We recommend you also factor in 2-3 months for in-person alterations and customizations of your wedding dress.
Most of our designers do have RUSH options available for weddings sooner than 7 months for a fee which varies based on the designer. We work hard to help all brides no matter what her timeframe to find the perfect dress and get it in time for her wedding. Allow us to take your stress away and your personal stylist will be able to get you your dream wedding dress in time for your perfect wedding!
Do not worry, we have a large selection of Sample Sale Bridal Gowns we can sell you to take home that day. Most of our designers also have RUSH options available and allow us to get you your perfect dress as quick as a could weeks to a couple months depending on the dress and the designer. Your personal stylist will be able to help you and give the best recommendations based on you wants and needs!
We recommend wearing comfortable undergarments that match your modesty level. We will be in the fitting room with you helping you in and out of dresses. Underwear is required to try on all of our gowns. Shapewear is always a good option to help our customers feel confident and comfortable during the dress shopping experience. Most of our gowns have built-in bra cups so wearing a bra isn't always necessary, if you are more comfortable wearing one, we recommend something nude and strapless!
Ultimately, wear what helps you feel the most confident trying dresses on in!
Come ready to find YOUR DRESS! Most of our brides find their dress on the first fitting with us! We understand that many of our brides may not have the person they need to help them say yes to the dress. We recommend letting whoever cannot be with you on your shopping day know what time your appointment is, and asking that they be available for FaceTime or any Video-chat. This allows them not only to see you in your dress but to actually share with you the special moment of the first time you tried on YOUR Wedding Dress. You only try on YOUR DRESS for the first time once! Your loved ones will only care about one thing, seeing you smile and glow in for your special day! FaceTime has allowed so many out-of-town friends and family to get to share in all the special memories and helped our brides not be stressed or overwhelmed because they felt someone was missing out!
YES! Almost all wedding dresses require alterations of some kind. The most common alteration is adding a bustle, which is when the gown's train gets tied or buttoned up to prevent it from dragging or being stepped on during your reception.While you may love your wedding gown you purchased, alterations are the process that moves the fabric and structure into their exact intended place, delivering the flawless fit and comfort you need for a full day of celebrating.
When ordering your bridal gown, your stylist will walk you through selecting the best size based on your personal measurements and the designer's size chart to minimize alterations as much as possible. Our size charts are directly from the designers we carry. We maintain a separate size chart for each designer because they make their gowns based on their own specifications. We have not created our own universal size chart, as this would likely result in significant added alteration costs for our customers. Our goal is for you to order your closest size to minimize your alteration needs. We will walk you through this step-by-step and give you all the information available to us to help you make the best size selection possible!
Alterations can require a 2–3 month timeline to avoid a rush charge. We can recommend alterations experts who offer rush alterations when needed. We have searched for and found seamstresses we recommend who do amazing work and work closely with our brides to make each gown a custom fit!
Yes, we are a women-friendly workplace and retail space. We understand that sometimes means moms may need to bring their little ones! We also just love all little ones! We are a family owned business! Our owner feels if you ban kids you might as well ban her, because her daughters are everything! We do ask that the parent supervises their children throughout the entire appointment and do not allow children to play in the dresses or with other merchandise. We also cannot allow food or beverages past our reception area. We want to do everything we can to make our customers and their guest comfortable. Please feel free to call us if you have any questions or concerns!
You can purchase a gown preservation kit from us. Your dress will be sent to be expertly cleaned and preserved to last a lifetime!
YES! If you buy your wedding dress from Circle Park Bridal, your party members can receive a 10% discount on their dresses.
VOLUME DISCOUNTS! Bridal Parties with 5 or more members ordering through us can also get 10% off of their dresses.
MORE DISCOUNTS! If you buy your wedding dress from Circle Park Bridal and you have 5 or more bridesmaids order with us, each party member could receive a 15% discount on their dress.
***Some restrictions and exclusions apply. See store for details.***
Don't worry! We have that figured out for you and we do most of the work of keeping your party organized and on time for you. You can even see the progress of each party member through our new "Client Portal" and send them reminders yourself or allow the system to do it for you via text messaging. This allows you to have everything organized and ordered together from the same place no matter where they live so you can track everyone's progress without you having to call everyone or have those long email and text message chains. Also, ordering all of your dresses from us also saves your party members money because we give discounts to Circle Park Brides and volume discounts.
Our system is totally automated as well and communicates with everyone for you through the simplest way, TEXT MESSAGING! The system can send messages to; get them started in the ordering process, send reminders and notifications about order deadlines, dress arrival, and tracking information if they are having their dress shipped to them. They can even submit their measurements, sign agreements/place orders, and even make payments through text messaging. Talk about simple!
We offer bottled water upon request! We allow water in the fitting room areas! We do not keep our gowns in bags so we do ask that any other beverage or food remain in the reception area to protect our gowns for you and our future brides! If you wish to have celebratory champagne you are welcome to bring it with any cups or things you might need. We have a drink cart and table available for refreshments!