FAQ
At Papers & Petals Bridal, we strive to make your special day as perfect as you’ve always imagined. We understand that planning for a wedding, a debutante ball, or any formal event involves many details, and you may have a few questions. To help you prepare, we’ve compiled answers to our most frequently asked questions, covering all our services, from bridal gowns to tuxedo rentals, debutante dresses, and more. We want to ensure you have all the information you need to make the best decisions for your big day. Whether you’re inquiring about our bridal alteration services, tuxedo fittings, debutante gown consultations, or other custom design options, you’ll find the answers here.
We recommend wearing comfortable clothing and undergarments similar to what you plan to wear on your wedding day. A strapless bra and seamless underwear are great choices. This helps you get a better idea of how the dresses will fit and look.
Your appointment will typically last around 90 minutes. This gives us ample time to understand your preferences, try on various styles, and help you find the perfect dress.
Please bring any undergarments, shoes, or accessories you plan to wear on your wedding day. If you have inspiration photos or a Pinterest board, bring those along too! They can help us understand your vision.
We recommend bringing up to three guests whose opinions you value and trust. This ensures a comfortable and enjoyable experience for everyone.
We suggest starting your search 9-12 months before your wedding date. This timeline allows for ordering, production, and any necessary alterations.
Alterations typically take 6-8 weeks, depending on the extent of the adjustments needed. We recommend scheduling your first fitting about 2-3 months before your wedding to ensure everything is perfect.
No, you don’t need to purchase your dress from us to have it altered here. Our skilled seamstresses are happy to provide alteration services for any wedding dress, regardless of where it was purchased. Just schedule an appointment, and we’ll ensure your dress fits perfectly for your big day!
Prices for our gowns start at around $2,000 to $7,000, with most ranging from $2,500 - $4,000.
There is a $50 appointment fee. The appointment fee includes the first appointment and a 1-hour follow-up appointment. There will be an appointment fee for any additional visits ( i.e, 3rd, 4th, etc. visits will be charged).
Please cancel or reschedule your appointment 48 hours before your appointment. A $100 cancellation fee will be charged for a no-show or if the appointment is cancelled or rescheduled less than 48 hours before the appointment date & time. This includes follow-up appointments.
We welcome you to bring up to three guests whose opinions you value and trust. This ensures a comfortable and enjoyable experience for everyone. If you have a larger group, please book our Private Appointment for up to 5 guests. Our space is limited, so we can only accommodate up to 3 guests for our classic appointment. Any additional guests may result in cancellation of the appointment or be charged for additional guests if available. No children allowed.
While we love furry friends, we ask that you leave pets at home to help maintain a clean, allergy-friendly environment and keep our gowns in perfect condition.
We welcome service dogs in accordance with ADA guidelines.
All store purchases must be paid in full at the time of purchase.
A trunk show is a special event that features a specific designer’s collection, showcasing the latest gowns before they hit the stores. At these events, you’ll have the chance to view and try on the new dresses from the collection, and even benefit from exclusive trunk show discounts. Keep in mind that once the trunk show ends, the featured gowns may no longer be available for try-on.