Bridal gown appointments are approximately 90 minutes.

Bring pictures of dresses you’ve seen on our website, in magazines, online or that you’ve tried on elsewhere. And bring an open mind: don’t be surprised if you find “the dress” on your first visit to Mary’s Bridal. We have plenty shoes and undergarments for you to use when you try on gowns.

Bring the closest friend or family member whose opinion you value and who knows you well, and with whom you want to share the experience of buying your gown. Bringing more than 2 others can take the focus off you. In fact, when shopping for your wedding gown, all the bridal magazine experts advise NOT to bring too many people.

Most of our collection gowns are real women's sizes from size 0 through size 32. We also carry the largest selection of designer curvy couture wedding dresses available.

Our designers do not allow cameras in the boutique while you are shopping. Once you have purchased your dress, you may take as many pictures as you would like to commemorate your most special day.

Special-order designer veils have a 6 to 8 months lead-time, so making a decision at the time you order your gown is desirable. If needed at your first fitting, you can order a custom veil which we’ll make for you on the premises.

Absolutely! Most Brides find their dress on their first visit to our salon, and they also find all their accessories (veils, headpieces, shoes, jewelry, etc.) on their first visit.

You may walk in at any time to look at jewelry Monday-Friday. Appointments are required on Saturdays and Sundays. Appointments are required for all veils and headpieces on any day of the week.

Mary’s is proud to offer over 4,000 styles of Bridal and Social Occasion shoes. Please ask for our shoe department or browse our styles here.

Brides Magazine, among others, recommends anywhere between 10-12 months.

Most of the gowns we sell are special-order. A special-order gown is made specifically for you by a designer, based on the measurements we take from you. The designer then uses their pattern that is closest to your measurements to create your gown. We then fit it to perfection for your body.

We will be happy to take a small sample from your actual dress when it arrives from the designer, as dye lots vary widely; this will give you the best color to use for matching.

You should bring the shoes and undergarments you’ll wear on your wedding day in order to have your gown properly fit through the bodice and hemline. Plan to come to the store at least 30 minutes before your fitting appointment to purchase them, if you haven’t already.

Usually, brides require 2-3 fittings to ensure a perfect look. After the final fitting, we will press and pack your gown for you to take home or for shipping.

Not a problem. We can ship a dress anywhere you’d like. Shipping fees apply.

A trunk show is a special in-store event, lasting one to three days, where you can view and buy from a designer’s latest collection months before they hit the stores. The designer and or their representatives are usually at the salon during a trunk show. If you find the dress of your dreams at a trunk show, be prepared to make your decision that day, as the gown will not be in the salon once the trunk show is over. Mary’s hosts a different trunk show every month of the year.

No, it’s not too late, but every second counts! Your options include buying one of our designer samples off the rack or working with a consultant to determine which designers can meet your time frame for your “special order” gown, which could include an additional rush charge.

If your wedding date is sooner than the time we typically need to have a special-order gown made, we’ll need to consult with the designer and place a “rush” order, for an additional fee. In this instance, your gown may arrive 1-3 weeks before your wedding and details will be outlined in your contract.