5 Reasons Not to Shop Online for Wedding Dresses

Online shoppers BEWARE!  Here's what we have learned about online bridal stores:

A lot of online bridal stores use original designer wedding gown photos and reduce the price dramatically in hopes of persuading online shoppers that they’re getting a huge deal on designer dresses.  Here is the REAL DEAL: Designers DO NOT support online bridal stores or their policies (unless the online bridal store has a physical bridal boutique as well).  This is because most of the online bridal stores are selling replica designer gowns - FAKES.

Top 5 Reasons NOT to shop online for a wedding dress:

Problem #1.  Online stores are using the designers’ original photos to promote their products and mislead the online shopper.  You do not get what you see - and there are no laws to protect the consumer.

Problem #2.  The online dress bead work is unattractive, the fabric is not the same, the pattern is poorly constructed, and the label is a fake.  The quality is simply inferior to the designer's original.  (Not to mention how upsetting pirating is to an accomplished designer!)

Problem #3.  The online dress you had "made to order" does not fit.  The size chart recommendation is not accurate.

Problem #4.  The online dress will cost you more in alterations.  Most professional seamstresses will not alter poorly made online designer replicas.  Now you're forced to use someone who's not an expert and it will cost you more in the long run.

Problem #5.  Even if you are satisfied with your "knock-off" gown, you will still need to have it cared for upon it's arrival.  It will need to be steamed, pressed, or ironed.  This also can cost you more money.

If those reasons don't dissuade you from supporting online piracy and gross replicas, then maybe this video clip will.

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Brooklyn Bridal & Prom focuses on one-on-one attention for every bride.  We will help you find the wedding dress of your dreams.  Call us with your questions: 517.592.8882  We are here to help you!