Essential rules that’ll help you create the dream wedding dress shopping experience.

Bridal shops play a pivotal part in the overall wedding dress shopping experience, whether you’re in Kent, Kentucky, or anywhere else in the world for that matter!

The perfect bridal shop will make you feel comfortable, at ease and inspired to discover ‘the one’. A good stylist will help you filter countless wedding dress options, narrowing down your choices while suggesting styles you’d never dreamed of wearing until you’d slipped them on. But with all the wonderful wedding dress shop options in Kent, how do you choose the spot that’s right for you?

Here’s how to choose a wedding shop in Kent that’ll lead to your dream bridal.

Finding the perfect wedding dress can be quite a long process and not always easy. To help you find the perfect spot in Kent, we've put together some wedding dress shopping tips. A few simple pointers, taken from our experience, and the many real brides who have come through our doors at The Kent Wedding Centre.

Get Recommendations from Friends and Family

It might sound a little old school, but if you’re on the hunt for a trustworthy wedding dress shop in Kent, its a good idea to ask married friends and family members for recommendations.

Try to go beyond simply asking where, and find out why they liked that particular bridal shop. Ask for the inside scoop. Did they like who served them, and why? What types of wedding dresses did the shop have? Was the wedding dress shopping experience fun?

Browse Through Reviews

Seeing what real Kent brides had to say about their experiences shopping at a potential wedding dress shop, should help you make an informed decision on whether to visit.

Do keep in mind, reviews can be misleading. Online bots and nasty people can sometimes tip the balance, and give a shop a bad name. So don’t believe everything you read! Trust us!

Do Your Research

Browse the latest wedding dress trends to figure out which designers you like best, which ones are in your price range, and conversely, what shops in your area stock those designers.

Most bridal shops will list the designers they carry on their website, so it’s smart to consult that before paying a visit. If you have your heart set on a certain designer, and are writing off a well-reviewed, reputable bridal shop because they don't carry that brand—please do check it out anyway! You might end up loving a dress by a designer you never would have never expected, nor heard of - so give it a chance.

Keep One Eye On Your Budget

Before you choose a Kent wedding shop to visit, make sure you have decided on a price range. The last thing you want is to visit a shop, and fall in love with a dress, only to find out it’s way over your budget. Contact the shop before you book a visit to ask about pricing.

Bridal shops typically stock gowns within a certain price range. If only some of their bridal dresses fall within your budget, then maybe you should visit somewhere that’ll offer greater choice.

Think About Wedding Dress Alterations

Does the shop you’re considering provide in-house alterations, or do you have to go somewhere else to get the gown fitted?

The upside of alterations taking place on-site is that the seamstresses are very familiar with the specific gowns and designers the shop stocks. Plus, they’ll be in constant contact with the stylist you ordered from. Meaning the entire operation should feel more ‘seamless’.

Location, Location, Location

Picking the right location is a must when choosing the perfect Kent wedding shop, as it should feel accessible. If you buy your gown while visiting your hometown, but you live across the country, that might not be the most convenient place — especially if that’s also where your alterations are being done.

Wedding dresses typically need to be fitted and altered at least two or three times, which could be a bit of a hassle if you live a long way away. Alterations aside, you may need to visit your chosen wedding dress shop more than once if you want a second look, or need to pick something up. Which is why local is always the most convenient.