Ask about appointments, available sizes, alteration services, order deadlines, and the total cost of your chosen outfit.
Shop for fit, movement and your setting
Bring a few references while staying open to shapes you have not considered. Try sitting, walking and raising your arms in each outfit. Fabric weight, ceremony setting and the time you will wear it can matter as much as the silhouette.
Budget for the finished outfit
Compare the dress price with alterations, underwear, shoes, accessories and storage or steaming. Ask about sample condition, ordering timelines and fittings. Keep a written record of the style, color, size and changes you have agreed.