FAQ

All the things you’re wondering about shopping for your perfect wedding dress!

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

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What/who do I need to bring with me?

YOUR VISION OF WHAT YOUR WEDDING DAY WILL BE, AN OPEN MIND (YOU MIGHT FALL IN LOVE WITH SOMETHING UNEXPECTED) AND THOSE THAT ARE EARNEST & DEAREST!  NO SPECIAL UNDERGARMENTS ARE NEEDED, ALL OUR GOWNS HAVE BUILT IN BRAS & SLIPS WHERE NEEDED.

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How long does it take to special order a dress?

GENERALLY, WEDDING GOWNS TAKE ABOUT 4-6 MONTHS TO ARRIVE IN OUR STORE BUT CAN TAKE AS LONG AS 8-10 MONTHS. DUE TO COVID, SHIPPING COMPLICATIONS ARE MORE PREVALENT ACROSS ALL INDUSTRIES< INCLUDING BRIDAL.

BRIDESMAIDS GOWNS USUALLY ARE A 10-12 WEEK PRODUCTION TIME WITH AN ADDITIONAL 1-2 WEEKS TO SHIP TO US.

MOST COMPANIES DO OFFER RUSH PRODUCTION FOR AN EXTRA FEE. THIS MEANS THE COMPANY WILL REGARD YOUR ORDER AS A TOP PRIORITY AND CUT THE DRESS FASTER THAN THEIR NORMAL ORDER TIME. YOU WILL STILL NEED TO ESTIMATE A WEEK OF SHIPPING TIME BEFORE THE DRESS ARRIVES IN OUR STORE.

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How do I take care of custom fitting my gown?

TO HELP WITH YOUR NEXT STEP OF BEING OBSESSED WITH YOUR DRESS WE HAVE CURATED A LIST OF LOCAL ALASKA SEAMSTRESSSES WHO ARE EXPERTS IN BRIDAL ALTERATIONS.  ALL GOWNS WILL NEED SOME SORT OF FINE TUNING TO MAKE SURE THAT YOU ARE PICTURE PERFECT FOR YOUR BIG DAY.  EACH OF THESE PROFESSIONALS KNOW HOW TO TO WORK WITH THE DELICATE FABRICS AND LACES THAT CUSTOM FITTING A WEDDING GOWN OR BRIDESMAID DRESS ENTAILS.

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Do you price match?

ANDERSON’S BRIDES DOES MATCH PRICES, BUT WE ALSO MATCH SERVICES. WE WILL MATCH AN INTERNET PRICE, BUT WE WILL NOT INLCUDE THE AMENITIES YOU WOULD RECEIVE BY PURCHASING FULL PRICE AT OUR BOUTIQUE.

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Can I buy a dress out of stock, or do I have to special order my dress?

YES, YOU CAN BUY ANY DRESS YOU SEE IN OUR IN STORE COLLECTION.