The Risks Involved with Buying a Wedding Dress Online

It may seem easier and more convenient to shop for a wedding dress online, but there are risks involved that you should be aware of. You will have a better chance of getting exactly what you are looking for when you visit our South Florida Bridal Boutique in person rather than taking a huge chance by ordering your dress online. 

Bridal Couture of the Palm Beaches knows that excellent customer service is extremely important in this industry, and it's difficult to get that if you don't deal directly with real, live people. Below you will find a few reasons that shopping online for something as personal and important as your wedding dress may not be the best idea. 


Bad Fit

A photo of a gorgeous bridal gown on a model may look perfect to you, but there is no promise that it will look like than on your own body. Every woman's body is different, and without physically trying on the wedding dress, there is no way to know which style looks the best on your particular body type. Also, there are many shades of "white" when it comes to fashion, and trying the dress on is the best way to know which one highlights your skin tone. 

Taking your own measurements for ordering can be a big mistake. Only a skilled seamstress knows exactly how to take them correctly, and letting anyone else do it can be a gamble. A dress that is very far off from the correct size when it arrives can cause you to spend a lot of money on alterations.  


Low Quality

A huge problem in the fashion industry is the sale of counterfeit dresses. It is easy for a shady store to sell a knock-off dress online. Your first clue is a price that is too good to be true. If the gown is discounted more than 50%, it is probably a fake. 

Counterfeit dresses will claim to be the real thing, even using photos from the designers that they are copying. Brides that have had this happen to them were devastated when they received it in the mail. These gowns can be made of inferior fabrics, and while the may resemble the dress that was ordered, will be sewn in a much different way. Sometimes the color won't even be what you ordered. Only stores that are listed on the designer's website as authorized retailers are allowed to sell the real gowns.  


The (lack of) Customer Service

When you come to your wedding dress shopping appointment at Bridal Couture of the Palm Beaches, you will be the center of attention. We will listen to your likes, dislikes, needs, and desires for your dream bridal gown. After that, we will assist you in trying on different styles until you find exactly what you love, and we are always here to answer any questions or concerns that you may have after you purchase your wedding dress. 



Ordering your gown online is done only between you and the computer, usually with no assistance offered. Many online wedding dress stores also have an "All Sales Are Final" rule, meaning once it arrives on your doorstep, you are stuck with it. The companies that are not trustworthy are also very hard to get in touch with by phone or email, if you can get them to answer you at all.  


You Miss the Amazing Experience

The most important reason to shop at our South Florida wedding dress store is that shopping online robs you of the amazing experience you get in store. This is a once in a lifetime event, and you should savor every moment of it, making lots of wonderful memories in the process. You and the people that are closest to you should spend this time shopping, laughing, and enjoying it all. 


Buying a bridal gown is a special moment in a woman's life, and you should make sure that it is a pleasant experience. Shopping in our West Palm Beach bridal boutique will give you exactly that. You will have a large selection of exquisite, quality wedding dresses to try on, and knowledgeable, helpful consultants to assist you during the entire process. Let Bridal Couture of the Palm Beaches make this a moment in time that you will look back on fondly and never forget. 


A Boutique with Exceptional Gowns at Attractive Prices

10233 Okeechobee Blvd - Suite B4


Royal Palm Beach, FL 33411
561-793-4633
Visit our website at www.BridalCouturePalmBeach.com

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