Wedding Dresses

Testimonial Comments

Brides-to-be have many great things to say about their wedding dress purchase from bridalonlinestore.com. Below are some of the comments heard most.

The dress is the same or better quality than a bride would buy from a boutique at a much lower price. Brides are thrilled to save hundreds (even thousands!) of dollars on the wedding dress of their dreams because they have more money to spend on other things at their wedding, like inviting more guests to the reception!

The website saves time by not having to go to different bridal stores to search for a dress.

The dresses are brand new and have hand-beading (not glued-on). They've never been tried-on, stretched or stained, have no funny smells and no sloppy stitching. Most brides commented on how the dress is much more beautiful in person than the photo on the website.

There is little altering to be done, if at all, because the size chart is very accurate. This is important because it can take up to four weeks to have a wedding dress altered.

Brides have a wide variety of over 300 styles to choose from, such as non-traditional, designer-look and plus-sizes. They also love the free tiara, purse and wrap that comes with most dresses.

Some brides were nervous about purchasing such an important item online, but after shopping with bridalonlinestore.com., their fears were gone. They were amazed with how fast their dress arrived and by the excellence of customer service they received. The risk-free return service policy is an important feature; some of the brides had to exchange their dress because of the size, etc., and were pleased with the quickness and ease of the process.

Every satisfied bride received many compliments about their dress and felt like a princess for their big day.

Almost every bride has recommended bridalonlinestore.com. to their friends and family for future wedding dress purchases.

A wedding dress is worn by a bride during the wedding ceremony. Color, style and ceremonial importance of the gown can depend on the religion and culture of the wedding participants.

In the 1920's, wedding dresses were typically short in the front with a longer train in the back and were worn with cloche-style wedding veils. Up until the late 1930's, wedding dresses reflected the styles of the day. In the late 1940's, it became popular to revert to long, full-skirted designs reminiscent of the Victorian era and this trend has continued to this day.

In 1558, Mary Queen of Scots was one of the first women to wear white at her wedding when she married Francois II of France. A white wedding dress wasn't a tradition yet. The choice was considered ominous, since white was the official color of mourning in France at the time. Black or dark colored wedding dresses were common during the early to mid 19th century. During the Victorian era (mid to late 19th century), wedding dresses were any color except black (the color of mourning) or red (a color common with prostitutes). White became a popular option after 1840 because of Queen Victoria's marriage to Albert of Saxe-Coburg. She wore a white dress for the event so as to incorporate some lace she owned. The official wedding portrait photograph was widely published, and many other brides opted for a similar dress in honor of the Queen's choice. The tradition continues today in the form of a white wedding.

Etiquette prescribes that a white dress may not be worn for subsequent marriages but today, the white dress is the most traditional and popular choice for brides and is not a statement of virginity. Some brides choose other shades such as eggshell, ecru, ivory, champagne, pink or a dress with color accents such as red, blue or black. In addition to the gown, the bride can choose to wear a veil with a tiara and she always carries a bouquet of flowers. A garter may be worn on the leg to be removed by the groom after the ceremony, usually during the wedding reception.