FAQS
HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE TO FIND MY GOWN?
You may need to book sooner than you think! Some of our designers take up to 6 months for the gown to be made to order. And alterations can take up to 8-12 weeks.
Some designers can send dresses within 4 months, get in touch with any questions bridey!
A bridal rule of thumb is leave 9-12 months in advance of your big day to find your gown, give your self the gift of time.
We know, it sounds like a long time – but honestly, it will fly by!
WHAT ARE THE PRICE RANGES AT 130 ATELIER?
At 130 Atelier, we have gowns that range from £1200 to £3500.
Our average price point sits under £2000.
There are a few separates on our rails that start at £990.
Our extensive ByWatters Collection is under £1000 and can be available in 8-12 weeks!
We know how important it is to stick to your budget, we don’t do pressure sales at 130 - we do encourage you to get in touch with any questions.
HOW LONG IS AN APPOINTMENT AT 130 ATELIER?
Via our appointment only service, we want to keep it fair to all the 130 Atelier brides appointments run at 1 hour 30 minutes. We have our LUXE VIP appointments available that last 2 hours.
1.5 hours gives you enough time to try on options and find the gown for your wedding day!
If you do want to spend more time looking for your gown we are happy to book you a follow up appointment.
Please get in touch for enquiries about booking an out of hours appointment.
WHAT SHOULD I BRING TO MY APPOINTMENT?
Some underwear / shapewear that you plan to wear for the big day! We have found high waist shorts are best, sizing up prevents lines! We have some suggestions, so get in touch!
Bring your glammed up gorgeous self
Shoes! When you say yes, the hem measurement is majorly important to get right! If you haven't found THE shoe, just bring a pair of shoes with the correct heel height you are aiming for. We do have some shoes available to borrow if your forget yours!
DO YOU SELL BRIDESMAIDS, FLOWER GIRLS AND MOTHER OF THE BRIDES OUTFITS?
We have expanded into TH&TH bridesmaids, along with a few samples of their TH+TH Girl range. These dresses are fabulous and bound to compliment your wedding dress! Our bridey’s Mum’s have even fallen in love with them for their outfit!
Our sample sizes run from 10-20, prices are between £199-£250.
ARE ALTERATIONS INCLUDED AT 130 ATELIER?
At the moment we do not have the space to facilitate bridal alterations. We do have 3 recommendations that we can suggest during your appointment, you are in safe hands with our contacts who have over 20 years or bridal tailoring under their belt.
We plan to expand in the future and provide more services, watch this space!
WHAT SIZES DO YOU STOCK?
Our samples range from size 8 to size 24 and we are growing our size range this summer.
We truly love all sizes at 130 Atelier and want to encourage brides of all shapes and sizes to book an appointment with us.
Bridal gowns are known for running small so, we have lots of tricks to give you an idea of how your wedding dress will look and fit to your body.
We have chosen our designers and gowns with all sizes in mind.
Our main goal is to make you feel the confident badass fabulous woman you are. We promise x
How do I store my wedding dress?
You have got your wedding dress… Eek! We definitely recommend that you keep your gorgeous gown in the 130 Atelier garment bag. Ideally this will be in a dry place, out of direct sunlight and away from prying eyes! Some brides resort to storing their gowns at a loved ones house until it’s time for alterations and then the day you say “I do!”
The garment bag we provide for you is made of breathable fabric so it is perfect for storing your gown in!
We do also have some very pretty storage boxes. So get in touch today today if you would like us to pack your gown so it is safe and snug in it’s forever home.
WHO SHOULD I BRING TO MY APPOINTMENT?
Two supportive adults - we know it is difficult to choose BUT remember you can change who your bring to your second appointment and even your alteration fittings!
Bringing 2 guests, just think of all the room you will have to practise your dance moves and twirl around in your gown. Embrace the space that 130 Atelier can gift to you with less entourage. Bring the 2 people whose opinions truly matter!
130 literally means a blessing in disguise - you can thank us later x
CAN I WEAR FAKE TAN?
At 130 Atelier we would encourage you to not wear fake tan to your appointment.
Our dresses don't like it so we would appreciate you going tan free for your first appointment.
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