LunaDress Weddings

Know Your Options
We buy our off-the-rack inventory seasonally just like we do our made-to-order dresses. But we try to anticipate what type of dress brides who are buying off the rack might want — for example, for a beach wedding or an elopement — so we have a limited variety in our off-the-rack options. You can send photos of dress styles you like to multiple salons before you book an appointment. This way you'll know if the boutique stocks what you want.

Work with a Bridal Consultant
Buying off the rack might mean a difference in selection, but not a difference in service. Brides who want to buy off the rack still need to make an appointment and work with a dedicated consultant to help them pick the right gown.

Create a Tailoring Schedule
You might be considering shopping off the rack because you don't have the six months it takes to complete a custom dress. Though that doesn't mean you should wait until the last minute. Brides still need to build in a fitting schedule. If you want to make adjustments to the design of your dress, such as adding a strap or lowering the back, you should start that process as early as possible. Tailoring that affects the fit, like taking in a waist or letting out a hem, can usually be done on a shorter timeline.

Don't Buy a Dress That's Way Too Big
It can be tempting to buy a dress in the wrong size if you love the style (and price!).If you're a size two and you're trying to tailor down a size 10, it can be very difficult to maintain the integrity of the design. You should buy something that is at most two sizes bigger than what you measure.

Remember the Difference Between "Off-the-Rack and "Sample"
Off-the-rack dresses are typically cheaper than their extravagant salon counterparts due to the lack of excess fabric and embellishments. But that doesn't always mean they're a bargain. Brides who are looking to score a deal should shop towards the end of the season, when many sample dresses are put on the sales floor.