Appointments are required and made over the phone. Weekday bridal appointments begin at 11am with our last  appointment at 4pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays or 6pm on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. On Saturdays, brides can schedule appointments at 10am, 12:30pm, and 3pm. Saturday appointments do require a $35 deposit at booking. The deposit will be put towards the purchase of dress. It is non-refundable if a dress is not purchased or the appointment is not canceled with less than 48 hours notice, or no shows to their appointment.  We want you to have an exceptional experience in our store; therefore, we want to make sure one of our bridal consultants will be readily available to assist you, regardless of the type of appointment you are booking. 

Do I need an appointment?

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Our rooms accommodate between 2 and 4 guests. We do not allow children under the age of 10 in the store unless the child is an infant and in a car seat or carrier for the duration of the appointment. With experience, it is less stressful and more beneficial to bring only those who will help you make this important decision. Once you find your dress, there is plenty of time to bring additional guests to any future appointments. 

How many guests should I bring to my appointment?

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A bridal appointment on average takes up to two hours. Our appointments are not scheduled for a certain amount of time. We want you to take the time you need to find the dress of your dreams.

How long is a typical bridal appointment?

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Typically, the majority of our designers we offer take up to 6-8 months of ordering time. We have an alterations suggestion list with local seamstresses' contact information and locations for your convenience. 

When should I purchase my wedding dress?

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Price range can vary; a typical range for a bridal gown at Abbott's is between $1,500 and $2,500. On the bridal floor, we have dresses that start at $900 and go up to $4,000, as well as a special sale room that accommodates price points of $300 and up (size and style availability is limited). 

What is the price range of wedding dresses?

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The time frame for ordering a special occasion dress is about 6-8 months. This varies from designer to designer as well as time of year. We also carry options for closer dates with our ready to wear companies.

When should I purchase my Mother of the bride/groom dress?

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Bridesmaid dresses take up to 4 months to arrive. We recommend at least 6 months for a comfortable time frame for you and your attendants (choosing the dress, ordering, shipping and alterations). You want to give yourself between 1-2 months for alterations for these gowns.

When should I purchase my bridesmaid dress?

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 We will happily schedule you a pre-alterations appointment to try on your wedding dress with a bridal consultant. This gives you the opportunity to try on your very own dress and bring anyone else you'd like to show your beautiful gown to!

Once my wedding dress comes in, what should I do next?

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Yes! We offer this service to all brides, whether they purchased their dress with us or not. This process normally includes dress cleaning, preservation, and sealing, and usually takes 8-12 weeks to complete. There are options for cleaning or preservation only. 

After the wedding, do you offer preservation services?

Frequently asked question

Do you have wedding accessories?

Yes! We carry many different styles of veils from , elbow, fingertip, waltz. floor length, cathedral and royal cathedral. We also carry various styles of headpieces as well as earrings and bracelets.  Most of the designers we offer can take up to 3-4 months of ordering time.