
How Much Are Wedding Dresses and other Frequently Asked Questions
White Bridal Boutiques wedding dresses have a starting price point of $2,000 and can go up to about $20,000.
We recommend only bringing the people whose opinions matter most to you – they are the ones who understand that this is your wedding day and your vision. They are the ones who will protect your heart during the process and guide you in the right direction as you say yes to your dress.
For some brides, that means coming by themselves, for others it means bringing a group of people – every bride is different. The average number of guests we usually see is about 3-4 guests.
At White Bridal Boutiques we are proud that the majority of our bridal gowns come with everything you need built right into them – no extra undergarments required! If you prefer to wear a bra during your bridal gown appointment, we recommend it be a strapless, nude bra so it does not compromise the look of the wedding dress.
We have a pedestal for each bride to stand on, so shoes are also not necessary unless you would like to take a strut around the store!.
Your wedding dress should be your first purchase so you can build your wedding vision around your dress. As soon as you get engaged, go shopping and be prepared to buy.
Your bridal gown should be your first purchase so you can build your wedding vision around your dress. Everything falls into place after you have your dress, including alterations if needed.
At any given time, our boutique offers samples to try on in bridal sizes 6-30, and depending on the designer, gowns may be ordered in sizes ranging from 00 to 32, so we carry many plus size wedding dress options!
Many of our couture designers also offer the ability to make a custom made-to-measure options.
White of Dublin – There is street parking at the front of the store and a large parking lot behind the store.
There is also a large parking deck behind the library if additional parking is need. All parking at this location is free.
White of Raleigh – There is free 2-hr parking in City Market. However, we recommend parking in the pay lot behind the store, or in the parking deck on S. Blount street, as parking in City Market is VERY limited!
We are excited to offer brides an in-house alteration option at both of our locations! As this service is optional, we also send each bride that purchases her wedding dress with us a list of highly recommended seamstresses throughout the Columbus and Raleigh areas to choose from. Each seamstress specializes in bridal alterations and understands how to fit couture gowns properly.
Wedding gowns and prices—what is your pr ice range?
White Bridal Boutiques wedding dresses have a starting price point of $2,000 and can go up to about $20,000.
How many people should I bring with me to my bridal appointment?
We recommend only bringing the people whose opinions matter most to you – they are the ones who understand that this is your wedding day and your vision. They are the ones who will protect your heart during the process and guide you in the right direction as you say yes to your dress.
For some brides, that means coming by themselves, for others it means bringing a group of people – every bride is different. The average number of guests we usually see is about 3-4 guests.
How long do bridal appointments last and what kind of appointments to try on wedding dresses are offered?
Bridal appointments start 120 minutes, with options ranging from personalized standard appointments to exclusive VIP and White Carpet Experiences. Ready to find your dream wedding dress? Visit our appointment page to book your perfect experience!
Can you tell me what to wear to try on wedding dresses?
At White Bridal Boutiques we are proud that the majority of our bridal gowns come with everything you need built right into them – no extra undergarments required! If you prefer to wear a bra during your bridal gown appointment, we recommend it be a strapless, nude bra so it does not compromise the look of the wedding dress.
We have a pedestal for each bride to stand on, so shoes are also not necessary unless you would like to take a strut around the store!.
When should you buy your wedding dress?
Your wedding dress should be your first purchase so you can build your wedding vision around your dress. As soon as you get engaged, go shopping and be prepared to buy.
Can you tell me when to buy a wedding dress if I’m losing weight?
Your bridal gown should be your first purchase so you can build your wedding vision around your dress. Everything falls into place after you have your dress, including alterations if needed.
What sizes of bridal gowns does your boutique carry?
At any given time, our boutique offers samples to try on in bridal sizes 6-30, and depending on the designer, gowns may be ordered in sizes ranging from 00 to 32, so we carry many plus size wedding dress options!
Many of our couture designers also offer the ability to make a custom made-to-measure options.
Where should we park when we visit your bridal boutique?
White of Dublin – There is street parking at the front of the store and a large parking lot behind the store.
There is also a large parking deck behind the library if additional parking is need. All parking at this location is free.
White of Raleigh – There is free 2-hr parking in City Market. However, we recommend parking in the pay lot behind the store, or in the parking deck on S. Blount street, as parking in City Market is VERY limited!
Do you have in-house wedding dress alterations?
We are excited to offer brides an in-house alteration option at both of our locations! As this service is optional, we also send each bride that purchases her wedding dress with us a list of highly recommended seamstresses throughout the Columbus and Raleigh areas to choose from. Each seamstress specializes in bridal alterations and understands how to fit couture gowns properly.

