Trust us, we get it - budgeting for your wedding can be one of the most challenging and stressful parts of wedding planning. The number one tip that we can give you is to be open with your partner, parents, and anyone else helping you pay for your special day! Start by creating a list of items that are most important to you and ones that you could live without, do your research, and be open minded.
With attire being our specialty - we want to break it down for you! This 9% will include anything that you and your partner need for your special day. Gown, tailoring, accessories, suit, and your hair and make up.
Our gowns average from $1,700 - 3,500, however we have gowns on either end of that price point! We take pride in being able to help as many brides as possible and be accommodating to all budgets. Be open with your stylist, we want to find you the perfect gown without adding financial stress to your wedding planning.
The national average for bridal tailoring ranges $300-$600. When ordering a gown, we take measurements and do our best to get you the closest to perfect size so that alterations are minor. However, not many bride’s fit the size chart exactly. Typically a bride will measure between 2-3 different sizes in different areas. This means that you will usually need some minor adjustments - a hem, adding a bustle, strap/bust adjustments. Keep in mind that almost ever single gown will need some sort of alteration.
Depending on your style and how you are planning on accessorizing your budget may change. We have accessories to fit all budgets - talk with your stylist and be open about what you are wanting to spend. This will help us pull the perfect pieces to finalize your dream look.
Hair and make up can average about $150-$600 depending on your style. This may include a trial run as well, so don’t forget to schedule that!
See you at the alter | XXX, Team Bateau