Show Advertising Supplement to The Salt Lake TribunaOeseret News Sunday February 8 1998 and a wedding dress disaster Avoid fraud This past year at Danielles with your dress A Bridal Salon the staff noticed a dealer will have to obtain your marked increase in the number of dress from another store in anothbrides who had encountered diffier city increasing the possibility culties when trying to buy a wedyour dress will not arrive on time A signal flag should go up if a ding dress The problems ranged from not getting the right design to store demands full payment at the generally being cheated in some time you order the dress Industry standards are a deposit of half the way The following are some insights purchase price with the other half into the bridal business to help payable when the dress arrives consumers spot a potentially This arrangement protects both fraudulent situation: you and die store Beware of the bridal disRemember deposits are not count or budget bridal concept refundable so be sure of your It is possible to save money at choice before you buy Paying by such locations but your purchases credit card also allows more lati- - Beware of catalogs that offer discount prices You have no way of verifying quality color fit suitability or delivery may not actually be bargains Discount houses routinely price a dress at $1600 for example then mark it down to $800 Actual retail cost of the dress is $800 so its not a great deal A budget bridal store sells only dresses not service If you plan to buy at a bridal salon youll receive good service and sound advice The prices are comparable and you will look your best on your wedding day We will beat our competitors price by $100 This line may get your business but be prepared for hidden alteration and pressing charges There may be a rush fee even when the dress was ordered in advance of a standard three-monorder Some stores will actually rent a dress then sell it as new Look for legitimate advertised sales and promotions from reputable stores The cost of the gowns should be clearly marked Verify you are getting the designer dress for which you paid Some stores will offer you a great deal on a dress but supply you with a knock-of- f or replica of your gown Is the store an authorized dealer for your designer dress? If so it will have other dresses from the same designer in stock Buy from authorized dealers as only they can solve a problem tude if something about the dress is unsatisfactory Beware of catalogs or any other sight-unsesources that offer discount prices You have no way of verifying quality color fit suitability or delivery If something goes wrong it is often too late to rectify the situation There is no one to help you alter and press your dress Deal only with stores offering years of quality service their prices are often competitive Ask family and friends for suggestions of where to shop and where not to shop If you feel you were treated poorly while shopping at a particular store dont buy your dress there You should have an excellent working relationship with a knowledgeable bridal consultant one whom you feel you can trust Renting a dress may save some money but it does have limitations The dress may not be in the same condition on your wedding day as it was when you chose it simply because other brides have wom (and possibly altered) it Another way to save money is to watch for bargain sales Your perfect dress may be waiting for you at a rental price Alterations are usually an added expense and many people are surprised they are not mcluded in the price of the gown In actuality it is safer to pay separately for en full-servi- th Capture blossoms One of Utahs prettiest seasons will soon be upon us Blossoms of all colors will be the highlight of spring Dotis Portrait Art Photography in business since 1989 is known throughout the state for creating family portraiture in natural beautiful settings A photo session is preceded by a personalized consultation to determine a suitable theme to take into consideration the in family portrait design of your home and to recommend appropriate clothing to enhance the image The blossoms in Utah provide the perfect backdrop for the family children and bridal portraits that only Doti can capture Once finished images are put on canvas and framed to create elegant treasures Time is of the essence so contact Doti today hand-touch- t f 4 - ed alterations This gives you control over what will be done to achieve a perfect fit A store that offeis free alterations may limit the extent of what they will do Alteration fees can range from nothing to hundreds of dollars If they are with included in the purchase pnce the bride who needs no alterations will subsidize the bride who wants to redesign the dress Always get a quote for alterations when doing your comparison shopping L3 these tips Good communication is the best approach for avoiding problems But if they do occur a reputable shop will work with you to solve them The staff at Danielles loves answering questions and will do everything possible to satisfy you |