Can You Really Buy Your Wedding Dress Online?

A wedding dress just being one click away - is it possible?

It’s no secret that the wedding industry is rooted in tradition and many brides think of brick and mortar boutiques as their only option. But, actually online wedding boutiques have been gaining traction over the years, especially now in the times of COVID-19. As an online wedding boutique ourselves, we were founded on the idea that wedding gown shopping could be convenient, transparent, and fun! Online shopping allows you to have a more personalized experience that fits your convenience and despite qualms of incorrect sizing and gown mix-ups, it’s a viable option for purchasing your gown if you find the right boutique. Don’t believe us just yet? We’ve laid out a few reasons that make shopping for your wedding gown online a possible reality for most brides.

Gown Sizing

It’s natural to worry that if you buy your wedding gown online the sizing will be way off or it won’t fit you the way you imagined. This is an issue you will face whether you’re in-store or online. When you try on gowns in-store, they have to order them and you wait months to have your first fitting. Shopping online gives you the same experience, except it can be a shorter turnaround. Sizing is always tricky and even with custom measured gowns you may experience a slight discrepancy in size, but typically not anything that can’t be fixed with minimal alterations.

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Cost Comparison

It’s easier to stick to a predetermined budget when you’re not walking by gowns that are outside of your price range on the way to your fitting room. Shopping for your gown online allows you to put a price filter on your search for every online wedding boutique website that you visit. You can then compare prices to see where you would get the most for your money. But, always make sure to read reviews of the gown and the company before you purchase, as they will tell you more about the gown than the product description and ease your mind.

Larger Inventory

Off-the-rack isn’t so bad for the online era bride - or we should say off the tab. Sample sale and discontinued gowns will be sold at discounted prices online and could give you a one-of-a-kind, dream gown that you otherwise would’ve overlooked in-store. Online boutiques also offer a larger inventory when it comes to wedding gowns, veils, and other accessories. You can create Pinterest boards with each of your options and build your whole bridal ensemble to give you a better vision of what you would be ordering.

Returns Are Easy

If your gown arrives and it isn’t what you dreamed it would be, you will have an easier time making a return with an online boutique. Always make sure to double-check the return policy for the retailer you are purchasing from, but most online boutiques will allow you to make a return within a certain amount of time if the gown is still intact. This will give you the freedom to purchase another gown before your wedding day without feeling that you’re losing money or settling for a gown you don’t completely love after all.

Convenience

Not only does shopping for your wedding gown online give you the luxury of shopping from the comfort of your own home, but you can still include all of your closest gals. Whether you choose to shop solo and have an unboxing party or wait for a wedding day reveal, we’re all for it. But, you can also choose to Zoom with your bridesmaids, even those that live out of state, while you work through style appointments and gown browsing. Shopping online doesn’t have to mean a de-personalized experience, it’s actually quite the opposite if you allow it to be.