I assumed that when I put the deposit (A 60% deposit at that) on my wedding gown that they would advise me of the designer of the gown that I will be wearing. However, the shop owner refused to provide that information and stated that it was a Private label for a designer that only released certain limited dresses to retailers that have been their clients for many years. Has anyone else had this expierience?
Obviously if I put $1000 deposit I am getting the dress and not having in made elsewhere...
2007-03-27 04:44:31 · 8 answers · asked by Juls 3 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
The reason I want to know now is because my sister lives out of town and I wanted her to be able to see the dress too. They did let me take pictures in the dress after my deposit. I figure if I am spending so much on a dress I should have bragging rights... hee hee! J/K
Its gorgeous and I am getting married! Yippee!
2007-03-27 05:07:32 · update #1
This is a long standing issue with wedding gowns and store policies, mostly because of the internet. Shop owners don't want girls coming into their shops, trying on dresses then getting a cheaper price on the internet because it cuts into their business.
While I understand their point, it's also borderline illegal to cut the labels out of dresses, depending on how they do it. This site explains it pretty well.
http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/conline/pubs/buspubs/wedgown.htm
Basically, the dress label should include the name of the manufacturer, fiber content, country of origin and care instructions. The information contained on that little tag can save the bride a great deal of heartache and disappointment. Knowing the fabric content of a gown may be important for one of several reasons. It will determine how the gown should be cleaned. It will alert the bride to possible irritants or allergies to particular fabric content and, lastly it will affect resale value. The Federal Trade Commission is trying to make sure that brides-to-be get what they pay for when they buy a wedding dress - including all the information that federal law requires on wearing apparel.
However, since you're already committed to the dress and you obviously love it, there's not much point in worrying about it. Probably the only thing you could do is tell other brides not to shop there. I don't think I'd bring it up to the shop owner, at least not until your dress was firmly in your possession.
EDIT: Well it was good that they let you take pictures in the dress after you purchased it. At this point, it is your dress and you can do anything you want with it, so at least you can show it off.
2007-03-27 05:00:08 · answer #1 · answered by Silver_Stars 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Did the dress not have a tag inside it with the designer's name on it? Cutting out the tags is illegal. The bridal shop cannot do that!
Some of the other answers are correct in saying that the designers do offer certain lines of their dresses that are limited to only some stores, but the designer's name should not be off-limits, unless they have something to hide.
2007-03-27 16:26:10 · answer #2 · answered by valschmal 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I've heard of this before. My own dress was from a private label who released dresses just this way. I know that my dress came from the Blu collection of Mori Lee, though. But does it matter who the designer is, if you love and are getting the dress anyway? Bridal shops have strange policies.
2007-03-27 04:50:23 · answer #3 · answered by Pink Denial 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
While the most traditional ceremonies will call for a white gown, in many cases, wedding dresses don't have to be pure white anymore! Many women choose dress colors that best complement their skin tones, ranging from diamond white to ivory to champagne to actual colors. Pick the color you feel most beautiful in.
2015-09-30 14:41:49 · answer #4 · answered by Vinay 3 · 5⤊ 0⤋
I would call that bridal shop back and throw a fit. They can not keep that kind of info from you. You have the right to know if your for sure buying the dress. I would go at them and not stop until they told me everything I wanted to know. Good Luck!
2007-03-27 06:56:27 · answer #5 · answered by warriorchic84 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its quite common. u could have a coture dress that the designer wasnt happy with but allowed certain bridal shops to sell at a waaay below discount. thats like when u go to a huge shopping sale with plush towels and the tags have been cut off and you get them for 5 bucks a piece. same deal u got a plush dress for waaay below cost
2007-03-27 07:36:14 · answer #6 · answered by ray g 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I understand; but there are people out there who are less than honest. And those of us who are, pay for it.....sometimes dearly.
How many of my peers have helped a couple design their ceremony only to have the couple decide to use the neighborhood grocer's, cousin's, friend. Sorry, I turn loose of none of my creative writng.
2007-03-27 05:24:44 · answer #7 · answered by weddrev 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If you love the dress & that was the one you chose, I don't understad what difference it makes.
2007-03-27 05:00:15 · answer #8 · answered by melouofs 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋