We offer a large selection of apparel for brides, bridesmaids, flower girls, wedding guests and formal wear for the gentlemen. We also offer alterations services on any apparel purchased in the store.

We would allow at least six to eight months as a functional timetable to order your gown and avoid the extra fees and potentially stressful situations before your wedding day. Some designers offer expedited shipping for an additional fee. As for bridesmaids, these gowns take at least four months to arrive once ordered. Again, expedited services are usually available with an additional fee. The timetable for bridesmaids is more abbreviated. Most manufacturers have a 10 to 12 week lead time. Expedited services are usually available to reduce the manufacturing cycle by 4 to 6 weeks at an average cost of $40 per dress. Many bridesmaids live out of town and must have their dress sent to them, then they must find a competent alteration source in their hometown. To avoid last minute problems, we suggest that bridesmaid dresses be ordered five months before the wedding.

Appointments are required to try on bridal gowns. This allows us to offer the bride personalized service and attention. Bridesmaids do not need an appointment for parties of two or fewer during the week. Bridesmaids are required to have an appointment on Saturdays, regardless of party size. Those shopping for mother’s dresses or special occasion wear do not need an appointment. If you are coming to be measured for a tuxedo or suit rental, you do not need an appointment unless you have more than two gentleman coming to be measured. If you are coming to pick out your suit/tux rental, then an appointment is suggested so that we can make sure someone is available to help you and answer questions

This is the million-dollar question. There is no standardized size chart in the bridal industry. Furthermore, there is no relationship between ready-to-wear and bridal sizing. To determine ones size, measurements of the bust, waist and hips are taken before consulting the size chart of the manufacturer. It is our practice to order the largest size of the three measurements taken. A gown can always be slimmed but it cannot always be let out due to limited seam allowances or delicate fabrics. Please note that there is an extra length charge for bridesmaids 5′ 8″ or over and an additional charge for bridesmaids wearing sizes 18 or over.

We require a 70% deposit on all garments. The balance is due within 30 days of the garment arriving at the store. We require full payment on all accessory purchases. The order is placed with the manufacturer the day you pay your deposit. In addition to personal checks, we also accept Visa, MasterCard or Discover credit cards.
We do offer in house alterations on garments purchased a Monica’s. Our team of seamstresses has over 60 years of experience and are very familiar with our designers. Alteration charges are not included in the price of the dress and vary based on the amount of work necessary. Alteration appointments must be scheduled in advance.