I know it's hard to find a modest wedding dress, as I mail dresses weekly to brides across the United States, and even to other countries.
I am asked all the time for the opportunity to purchase a gown online from our store. If a gown is purchased online, there is such a big unknown and potentially a very unhappy bride.
As a bridal store owner, I know every dress in our store. Each dress has a specific feel, texture, weight, and length. When brides call our store, I ask lots of questions. By looking at a photo, a bride won't know how heavy the dress is. If a bride is a size 2 and 5 feet tall, getting married outdoors in Florida in August, there are many dresses I would encourage, while there are many I would strongly discourage. For instance there are some very heavy bridal satins that I typically discourage for a bride that is very petite. I don't think she'll be very comfortable on her wedding day in a 5 pound wedding dress!
I feel that a bride is trusting me with the most important fashion purchase she'll ever make. Her children will one day look at the photos of their mom on her wedding day. Her selection of a gown should reflect the bride and happiness she'll feel on her wedding day.
If you're purchasing a gown online and you're nervous about the details, contact the designer and ask lots of questions.
