As a soon-to-be bride, you need to know the 411!
Supply chain delays mean that dress orders take longer and cost more. Faced with these challenges, more brides than ever are buying their wedding dresses off the rack! Although Angelique’s Bridal does offer a wide selection of gowns still available to-order, here are a few reasons why brides might consider an alternative to traditional orders.
- Longer Lead Times
You hear it everywhere – supply chain delays are real! Lockdowns across the ocean and logistic delays are creating longer lead times. In the past, wedding dress orders took 6-8 months. Now, some manufacturers are estimating 9-10 month lead times! Avoid unforeseen shipping delays by shopping off the rack.
- Increased Shipping Costs
Given the supply chain issues, the cost of shipping has gone up. For luxury items such as wedding dresses, many gown manufacturers are requiring additional shipping fees for brides who order. Some brides may consider a $100 shipping fee acceptable to have their dress made by hand. If you want to avoid paying additional fees, you may want to consider buying off-the-rack if possible.
- Off-the-Rack Discounts
Many boutiques offer an off-the-rack discount. At Angelique’s Bridal, we have an entire section of off-the-rack bridal gowns that are always on sale! Dresses come and go every day. Hundreds of new discontinued gowns have been added this year alone. When you buy off the rack, you can often pay less for a beautiful wedding dress that has never been worn before!
Savvy brides across the state know that the best way to avoid longer shipping times and higher costs is by buying bridal off the rack. Buying one-of-a-kind samples is a great solution for brides with a wedding in less than 10 months, avoid high shipping costs may also want to consider wearing an off-the-rack gown. At Angelique’s Bridal, our constantly changing inventory means many brides find unique gowns never tried on before!
Fall in love with your dress and bring it home today. If none of these benefits sound alluring to you, special orders are still available on all designer gowns.