Every bride should look her bestest on her wedding day so it’s really important that the best couture or designer would be the one who’ll do the bride’s once-in-lifetime dream wedding gown. But then, for a budget couple, it still should be within the means.

• name
• date of event
• tentative location
• contact information (email, mobile #, viber # etc)
• tell where you found out about them (optional, but this is good especially if you’re going to haggle for possible discounts later on due to referrals)

During initial inquiry ask your Bridal Gown Couture or Designer about…

• Bridal Gown rates
• inclusions of the package
  • with primary veil? embroidered or not?
  • with secondary veil?
  • with arrhae?
  • with pillows?
  • with bible?
  • with garter?
  • with bag/clutch?
  • with head piece?
  • with bridal assistance on your wedding day?
  • with free repair after the wedding?
  • with free delivery to your hotel before the wedding?
  • with free mannequin use for on the day photo op?
  • with free shoe embellishment?
• recommendation for appropriate and quality design for your body type, theme and budget
• recommendation for the style to be used on the gown (like for example thin embroidery, thick embroidery, lace etc)
• recommendation for the appliques to be used if there is any (types of beads whether pearl or white opal, swarovski crystals etc)
• contract details
  • package upgrade
  • package downgrade
  • cancellation
  • refunds
  • non-refundable deposits
• lead time for the creation of the bridal gown (usually around 6-8 months standard, depending on the complexity of the design)
• total number of fittings
• preferred means of communication (especially for overseas brides) like email, viber, Facebook, whatsapp, skype etc
• measurement updates (for overseas brides)
• do they provide work in progress email? (usually for overseas brides)
• security deposits
• payment terms (full payment or cash)
• preferred payment type (cash, remittance or through bank deposit)
• freebie, promo or discount if you booked them during Bridal Fairs
• discount if they will make your Mothers gowns,  groom’s suit and/or whole entourage gowns
• tentative delivery date of the gown (usually the date before)
• recommendation for dry cleaning shop or for gown preservation (vacuum packed storage, in boxes etc)
• other supplier recommendations like Stylist, Video team, HMUA, Coordinator etc

TIPS:

1. You can check also our other blog post for Filipino Wedding Gown Couture to give you an idea of their possible rates.
2. Be sure you have your desired pegs ready (at least 3) before you personally meet with your Bridal Gown designer. If you can, try to create a vision board which will include photos of your dream wedding gown pegs.
3. Be very specific with what you like. From this, your desired bridal gown designer/couturier would have an idea about what you like, your style and would also be able to tell you the possible price range of your gown.
4. Here are other helpful posts which can help you decide which suits you: RTW, Rent or Customized Wedding Gown and Bridal Gown Fitting