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Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need an appointment?
Yes, every bridal appointment is assigned a dedicated bridal stylist.
This means while you are here, your bridal stylist is focused on you alone.
This also includes appointments for Moms, Accessory Shopping, and Bridesmaids!
Where are you located?
We are located in “downtown Dunlap”! Just a 5-minute drive from Grand Prairie Mall, a few miles north of Peoria, Illinois. Our physical location is 211 N 2nd Street, Dunlap, IL, 61525.
When should I start wedding dress shopping?
It is advisable to start your wedding dress shopping about a year out from your wedding date. This allows time for your dress to come in and for you to get the needed alterations done.
What sizes do you carry?
We are a size-inclusive, body-positive bridal shop, and our designers start with standard sizing and can go up to a size 44.
Down the Aisle Bridal Shop is an elite experience for every bride–especially curvy girls! We have the best selection of curvy bridal gowns in central Illinois.
How will I know if a wedding dress is "the one"?
Contrary to popular belief, tears are not necessarily going to indicate if you have found your dress. In fact, most of the time, the biggest indicator is how much time you spend in the dress–that feeling of not wanting to take it off!
Who should I bring to my bridal appointment?
Let’s be honest: less is more. I can pretty much guarantee that pleasing everyone in a big party is going to overwhelm and stress the bride, which is exactly what we want to avoid. This experience should be fun! My advice is to keep it small. If you want to have a reveal party with a larger group later, let’s plan that together!
What should I wear to try on wedding dresses?
Be comfortable! We are going to be changing in and out of dresses, so you are going to get down to your skivvies! Most dresses have built-in cups, so you really don’t need a strapless bra. However, for your own comfort, we welcome you to keep it on.
We do recommend that you bring a strapless bra and any shapewear you plan to use. You absolutely must wear panties while changing in and out of dresses.
Another great item to bring with you is a hair tie/hair clip. This will help keep your hair out of your face while you change in and out of sample gowns.
What is your return/exchange policy?
Ocassionally, wedding plans change. However, every dress from Down the Aisle is created individually for you, our bride, so our policy is that all sales are final. Per industry standards, gowns are not eligible for return or exchange.
This policy also applies to Mother of the Wedding gowns, Bridesmaid gowns, Flower Girl gowns, Social Occasion gowns, and bridal accessories.
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For more information, visit our purchase policy page.
Do you carry bridesmaid dresses?
Yes!
Our bridesmaid gowns are part of an exclusive collection reserved for Down the Aisle brides only. This means that you must have purchased your bridal gown from our shop in order to open up the bridesmaid collection for purchase. We do things differently here, and the experience will be treasured–trust us!
