Frequently Asked Questions
from Our Anna Bé Brides
Here’s some of our most common questions, but if you still have any lingering questions or concerns please don’t hesitate to reach out to us.
+ Are appointments required?
Yes, appointments are required. Our goal at anna bé bridal boutique is to help you find your wedding dress. For that reason, if you want to try on dresses, we do require an appointment. This way we can ensure that there will be a dedicated expert stylist working one-on-one with you for your full appointment.
+ How much time will I need to shop?
We reserve 90 minutes for every bride, and our appointments run back-to-back. We find this is enough time to choose your dress and complete your order.
+ Who should I bring with me to my appointment?
Bring the key people that you cannot make this decision without. For some, this may mean shopping alone and for others it may be a couple of loved ones. When you find your dress, if there is someone you don’t want to miss that moment who can’t join you, we can FaceTime them! Be sure to double-check the capacity of your fitting room on our website when deciding who to bring as we have limited space in our boutique.
+ What’s the parking situation?
Please check out our location page to see our parking availability or call your location and a stylist can inform you of the parking available.
+ What if I need to reschedule?
No problem! We just require a 24 hour cancellation notice due to our limited availability. We typically have a wait list of brides who would love to schedule an appointment with us, so if you are unable to make it to your designated appointment time, pleasecall the shop, and we would be more than happy to help you reschedule.
+ How much shopping should I be doing?
If you find the shop that fits your style, don’t worry about making multiple additional appointments. Our collection is carefully curated to give you the best range of bridal styles, so you can leave knowing you shopped a variety of options.
+ Can I pre-shop the collection online?
Absolutely. get familiar with your local shop’s collection through the location specific Pinterest inventory board.
+ Do you welcome the LGBTQIA+ community?
Yes! We welcome all, celebrate love, and affirm every expression. We are a safe place for our brides, our team, and our community and reject the assumption that a bride identifies as a specific gender. A bride, a groom, a partner; however you identify, we’ve got the dress for you. We also respect yours and your guests’ pronouns.
+ What size samples will I be able to try on?
Each shop’s overall size range and designer size range can be found at our location pages. While our collection includes styles above and below this range, the majority of our collection is size 8-12. To see our collection of styles that range from size 16-24, please check out our size inclusive inventory boards on Pinterest.
Colorado / GEORGIA / Minnesota / Texas
All of our designers have individual fits and every sample will fit differently. We understand that it can be difficult to envision your wedding dress when the sample that you try on doesn’t fit perfectly, but we’ve got all sorts of tricks to help you get a closer vision of what you will look like on your wedding day. We’ve got pedestals to stand on to add length, clips to close in fabric, and panels to add fabric. We work with brides of many shapes and sizes each day, and have your back through this process!
Eyeing a specific dress and want to know more about the shop sample? We encourage you to reach out to your local shop. they’ll talk you through all the details and what you can expect before coming in for your appointment.
+ What is the price point of your gowns?
Our gowns start right around $2,500 and go up from there. There will always be a large selection of wedding dresses between the $2,500 - $5,000+ range, but we do also carry some designers that are priced in the $5,000 - $12,000+ range. We will absolutely honor your budget and do our best to find you a gown that you love. Our designers vary by location, but you can find more information about each designer’s price point here.
+ My wedding isn’t for another year (or more!), when should I start shopping for my dress?
To have the most options and the least stressful shopping experience, we recommend shopping as soon as possible. Many of our gowns are made to order, meaning that the dress doesn’t start getting cut and sewn until you place your deposit on the dress! And, the earlier you decide on a dress, the more time you have to plan all the other details of your wedding, or just relax and get excited for your big day.
+ How long will my dress take and what about rushes?
Production timelines vary based on the dress designer and style. All dresses require alterations, which can take an additional few months on top of the gown’s production time. To inquire further about production timelines and our recommended local alterations experts, reach out to your local anna bé bridal boutique.
If your wedding date is rapidly approaching, that’s ok, we’ve got you. We have off-the-rack options for you, rush options, stock options. We make it our mission to help you find your dream wedding dress no matter your timeline.
+ Help! my wedding is in a few months, can I still get a dress?
Don’t worry, we’re here to help. We have quite a few dress options that can be ordered with a quicker turnaround. Depending on the designer, a rush on your gown or bridal accessory may incur an additional fee.
We also sell select off-the-rack wedding dresses. Do keep in mind both our rush options and off-the-rack offering may be limited based on your ideal price point and style, but your stylist will help you navigate all options while still keeping your budget in mind.
+ What about alterations?
We select the gown size based on your measurements, but we can pretty much guarantee that your dress will need alterations to get the best fit. We don’t provide alterations in boutique as we know that there are experts who have the best equipment and skills to assist with the alterations. We're happy to give a list of the top rated in your area, but you are not required to use them. Please reach out to us at your local shop to find out who we recommend. The alterations experts will be able to give you the most accurate information on local pricing and timelines.
+ When should I order my veil and accessories?
Most people are surprised to learn that majority of our veils and accessories are made to order. While this means that you know the piece is being made especially for you, it also means that it takes some patience for the item(s) to arrive in the shop. Standard production time for select veils and accessories can be between 6-12 weeks. And while we can usually accommodate a rush, it may cost a little bit more! We’d love to save you some bucks so we recommend ordering accessories at least two months before your wedding.
+ What is a sample sale and what is a trunk show?
While all of our locations have off-the-rack dress options, sample sales are an opportune time to shop an even wider selection of discounted designer wedding dresses. We typically host in-person sample sale events twice a year.
A trunk show is a special event at anna bé to see more of a specific designer’s collection and often to see the latest pieces in the collection. Since we don’t carry every gown from each collection, trunk shows are your opportunity to see additional styles that aren’t usually carried in the store.
Stay tuned to our brand feed for upcoming sample sale announcements and check out our events page for upcoming trunk shows, pop ups, and more.
+ What is a&bé bridal shop?
a&bé bridal shop is brought to you by the woman who created anna bé. Anna bé and a&bé are sister shops, but each store has its own unique feel and curated collection. Shop both to find the biggest selection of wedding dresses from 25+ designers and 1 shared philosophy of creating the best shopping experience for brides.