Bridal Shopping Timeline

Wedding Dress
Shop: One year
Order: Nine months
Dress Arrival: Four months
Bridesmaid and Mother
Shop: Nine months
Order: Six to nine months
Dress Arrival: Three months​
Tuxedo Rentals
Choose: Three months
Measurements due: Six weeks
Final fitting: Two days
​Return: Tuesday following the wedding

Bridal Shopping Timeline

Wedding Dress
Shop: One year
Order: Nine months
Dress Arrival: Four months
Bridesmaid and Mother
Shop: Nine months
Order: Six to nine months
Dress Arrival: Three months​​
Tuxedo Rentals
Choose: Three months
Measurements due: Six weeks
Final fitting: Two days
​Return: Tuesday following the wedding

Bridal Appointment FAQ

Should I schedule a bridal appointment at Bridal n' More?
Yes! There are several appointment options to choose from depending on your situation.  We have appointments for our private bridal suite and main dressing room appointments. ​
If I make a private bridal appointment, what does your bridal room look like?
Our private bridal room consists of three large full-length mirrors, a separate dressing area for the bride and seating for up to three guests.
How long are bridal appointments?
Appointment in our private bridal rooms are 60-90 minutes.  Appointments in our main dressing room are 60 minutes.
How many guests should I invite for my appointment?
Our private bridal room can accommodate three guests. Most brides bring two or three guests. If you have more than three guests, you should book your appointment in our main dressing room. ​
Many brides schedule a private appointment and invite 2-3 of their family members or closest friends. After choosing their favorite gowns they schedule the main dressing room appointment and invite all of their bridesmaids or other friends to help them make their final choice. ​
Who do most brides bring to their appointments?
Most brides like to keep their gown choice private until the wedding day. Generally, they bring those who are closest to them, including their mother, sister(s), maid of honor, etc.
How do I know which dresses to try on?
At Bridal N' More, an experienced bridal stylist works with you during the appointment and guides you through your wedding dress search. The number of dresses you should try on varies depending on each individual bride. If you know the styles that look good on you, you may only try on five dresses. If you are unsure, it may take ten. National statistics say a bride generally picks one of the first five dresses they try on.  Pre-shopping or bringing photos to your appointment assists our consultant in knowing what you are looking for.
What is pre-shopping?
We recommend that the bride stop in our store a few days before their appointment and browse through our collection. This is also a great time to ask us questions so we can help you hone in on your style.
If I want to make an appointment, what should I do?
Making an appointment is easy. Call the store at 701-223-9742. If you are coordinating schedules with others, having a couple possible dates and times is helpful. If you wish to make an appointment on a Friday or Saturday, please make sure to call at least four weeks ahead as weekend appointments book up quickly.
If I don't make an appointment, can I still try on dresses?
Bridal N' More prefers if you make an appointment, but we do accept walk-ins if we have availability. Many times, we do have immediate appointments available - just call us and we will help set that appointment up for you.