What should I expect from a bridal appointment at Blush Bridal?

    At Blush Bridal, brides can expect two hours with their own personal consultant, dressing room, and seating area, and our undivided attention. We have every detail covered; from explaining how our showroom is organized, describing style and design options for certain gowns, our brides can relax knowing we have thought of it all.  We carry a wide variety of styles from our designers. However, we do not carry every style pictured on a designer's website as that could be very overwhelming for our brides to choose from.  If there is a specific dress on a designer's website that you absolutely love, your consultant can show you similar gowns or sometimes, the option to have a specific dress brought into the store.

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Do I need an appointment or can I walk in? 

   Blush Bridal considers client service and satisfaction our highest priority, which is why we operate by appointment only. To best serve our brides and their parties, Blush Bridal allows for up to 4 guests, plus the bride.

To inquire about large party bookings,  please call us directly at 717-367-4446 to discuss availability and pricing. 

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What sizes do you carry?

   The bridal gowns available in our showroom range from size 8 (size 4 pant) to size 24 (size 20 pant). For our Bridesmaids selection, we have sizes 8 (size 4 pant) to 26 (size 22 pant) in store. For our Mothers selection, we have sizes 12 (size 8 pant) to 26 (size 22 pant) in store. Keep in mind that most of our customers order gowns specifically for their size instead of purchasing off of the floor and so our "in stock" sizing is meant to give you a very close representation of how the gown will look on you. We measure  you at the time of your purchase for a close fit that is made precise by alterations (see below) after the dress arrives. We can order sizes outside of these ranges for most dresses that we carry.

  

How far in advance should I start looking for my dress?

    We recommend beginning to look for your dress about 9 months before your wedding. If you have a shorter time frame, no worries!  We have rush and off the floor options for our brides as well.  For bridesmaids and mothers dresses, we would recommend placing your order around 5 to 6 months before the wedding.  There is also a rush option for bridesmaids and mothers dresses as well. 

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What should I bring to my bridal appointment? 

    We want you to be comfortable getting in and out of the dresses at your appointment, so unless there is a specific heel height you would want to see the dress with, feel free to leave the heels at home!  Bringing a strapless bra is helpful, but if you don't have one, we have a few in store that you are welcome to use.  If you are planning on wearing shape-wear with your dress, you can bring that to your appointment if that makes you feel more comfortable.  We serve a glass of champagne at our Bridal appointments and we ask that guests please refrain from bringing outside food or beverage.

 

How do alterations work?

    While we have several seamstresses we can recommend and two who can meet you at our store for your convenience, Blush Bridal does not keep any seamstresses on our staff. That means all alteration work is being completed and paid for through a third party. We would recommend you start the alteration process about eight to ten weeks before your wedding by contacting the seamstress of your choice to discuss timing, pricing, and to set up your alteration appointments. You are more than welcome to take your purchase anywhere you prefer for your alterations.  

 

Why do you charge for appointments? 

Appointment charges allow us to provide the high level of service, privacy, and one on-one attention you deserve during your gown and bridal party gown search. Whether you’re the bride, mother of the bride/groom, or a bridesmaid, if you choose to purchase your gown with us, the appointment fee will be applied as a credit toward your final purchase.