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frequently asked questions
gowns - faq
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Our average lead time is 8-10 months, depending on our designers. Gowns are made-to-order in a standard size, and can take 5-7 months to be made, and 3 months at minimum for tailoring and alterations done at our studio.
Some designers can be ordered within a shorter time frame, which will incur an additional rush fee.
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Yes, tailoring is offered exclusively for clients who’ve purchased a dress from us, within our lead time of 8-10 months. For event dates sooner than our average, we can provide tailoring recommendations and/or put you on our waiting list depending on the event date. Each client will personally work with Jin Wang, which includes two fittings done at our bridal studio. Learn more about our process & pricing for Tailoring.
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Bridal Gowns range from $4,000 - $25,000. Majority of our gowns average $5,000 - $10,000.
Second Looks (Reception or After Party Dresses) start at $2,500 and up.
Evening Gowns for Mothers’ average $3,000 - $7,000
appointments - faq
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First appointments are an hour. You will get to walk through our showroom to see the gowns live and select a few gowns to try on, your consultant may recommend a couple styles for you as well. While we don’t limit the number of gowns, most brides are able to try on about 7-9 gowns within the duration of the appointment. We recommend leaving a little extra time at the end, to retry on your favorite dress!
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We recommend wearing nude undergarments. We do provide shoes for trying on the gowns. You are welcomed to bring your own shoes, and bra (the strapless bra may not be necessary - depending on the neckline of the gowns you’re trying on).
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Max of 4 Guests.
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Our sample gowns available to try on, range from size 6-10, but majority of the gowns are size 8-10. Gowns can be ordered in various sizes, to be determined at the time of purchase when we take your measurements. Size range depends on the designer. For size 16 and up, there is a special size fee.
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San Francisco Location - There is a $50.00 appointment fee for each appointment which reserves a fitting room and a bridal consultant to assist you in finding your dress. Only one appointment fee can be credited towards your dress purchase.
Austin, Tx Location - At this time, there is No appointment fee, however we do require a credit card on file for our Cancellation Policy.
other - faq
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Email us to start the process! We typically need 2-3 weeks to coordinate a time for the dress for an appointment. There is a shipping fee ranging from $100-$400. Currently, we can request sample gowns from these designers: Costarellos, Katherine Tash, Giambattista Valli, Lela Rose, Liz Martinez, Peter Langner, Naeem Khan, and Weilu Fresolone.
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Yes, these gowns are available immediately, perfect for event dates coming up soon (5 months or less). These are showroom sample gowns, so they are not new (unless specified), may have some imperfections, and are sold as is. With this in mind we have factored in a discount. For more information and to see the options available, visit our sample sale page.
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Here is a helpful article from brides.com. Visit our trunkshows page for upcoming events. Trunkshow sample gown sizes vary by on each designer.
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All sales are final. No returns, No refunds, No exchanges.