The Princess Room
We are the only salon to reserve an elegant semi-private area so each bride has her very own podium and viewing area for herself and up to three guests. One appointment and you will see why we are industry leaders in making every bride feel like a princess.
Service
By appointment or as a consultant come available, each bride gets personal attention from our fully trained bridal consultants who have a marvelous eye for detail and will find the gown of your dreams and a complete look for your wedding day.
Exclusive Bridal Gowns
Designers from around the world have chosen our salon as their exclusive agent due to our reputation for service excellence and elegance. This means most of our collection (over 600 bridal gowns stocked on premise) are totally unique styles you won't find in any other salon. No cookie cutter dresses here!
All Price Ranges
Some brides confuse our excellent service with high price. As a matter of course we have price ranges to suit all budgets starting as low as $379. Simple informals or sale price gowns for those that are on a budget but still want a "princess experience".
Delivery
Once you've selected your dream dress at The Bridal Centre you can have a stress free journey to the isle. No need to worry if your gown will arrive on time! We have never missed a wedding date in our 27 years of business. We are one of the top sought after bridal accounts in the industries by designers and are on their "first ship" list. Delivery times for ordered gowns are usually 3-4 months. We recommend ordering well in advance so you have time to co-ordinate your bridesmaids and tuxedo rentals at The Bridal Centre.
Haute Couture
No need to travel to New York to get that special silk dress. We carry a full compliment of truly one of a kind dresses starting at $2500 and up.
Layaway Plans
We make it simple to afford your dream gown with a layaway plan that is flexible. Pay as little as 30% down and make monthly payments. No financing charges.
Exchange Policy
When you purchase your wedding dress at The Bridal Centre we are the only salon in Calgary that will allow you a 21 day exchange policy from date of purchase or when ordered gown arrives. Simply choose another gown in store, if you've changed your mind. (*ask for details).
Ultimate Accessories
You will find an amazing collection of hair accessories and veils. Specifically chosen to co-ordinate with our exclusive designer bridal collection. Unique and heirloom quality.
Tips
- Budget and be realistic. Also, allow for 10-15% variance for the emotions factor and compromise if need be with less elaborate wedding flowers, wedding favors or other bridal accessories. (source, Henry Roth; bridal designer).
- Remember, shopping for a wedding dress should be fun and uplifting experience. Don't turn it into a career. (source, Henry Roth; bridal designer)
- Keep the group small. Too many “wedding planners” could ruin your decision-making. Keep your group to 2 or 3 individuals. Your mother and maid of honor. We can book you a group appointment in our theatre to show your friends and family your final choice. (source, Henry Roth; bridal designer)
- Order as early as possible to give yourself time to co-ordinate the rest of your wedding party, order bridesmaids and select tuxedos. (6-14 months is ideal) You will also need additional time for fitting and alteration services.
- If you do not have enough time to order your dress, The Bridal Centre has over 650 new bridal dresses in stock.
- Some suppliers will provide a rush service for an additional fee. ($100 to $200). Order early to avoid this and save money. Also, when on a tight timeframe a dress ordered too late can create a lot of unneeded stress as the wedding date approaches.
- Many wedding dresses can be ordered in a shorter length for a nominal charge.
- Beware of designer copied dresses. They usually don't have the same fit, fabric and construction of proven designers, but instead are just cookie cutter dresses that are bad photocopies of the original. Even comfort on your wedding day is compromised.
- When selecting your dream gown be sure to ask important questions. Is the salon fully insured? Will your gown be stored on premise in a temperature controlled environment? Does the salon do alteration work and stand behind it? This is an important and expensive purchase, you want to deal with a reputable salon to avoid wedding day disappointment.
- Be sure to get your dream gown preserved as soon after the wedding as possible.