Consultations are now booked in two parts. You will have a 30-minute Zoom call 1 week prior to your actual visit. This will give us a chance to chat about your wedding and your style with masks and I can tour you around the shop. Then your actual visit will be 60 minutes long with dresses pre-selected and the ability to Zoom in all your family & friends on a large big screen and high-end camera. This will keep us as safe as possible and it will give you and me plenty of time to narrow down your favorite wedding dress styles and finally SAY YES to the designer wedding dress of your dreams!

The boutique is small and intimate, and my main goal is to make each bride feel special and celebrated. I know how important it is for many to be able to share this experience. I can NOT safely accommodate groups for the time being, but one (1) guest can join you for your appointment. And the rest of your party can Zoom in and be there virtually the entire time.

I know discussing budget is awkward, but falling in love with a dress over your budget is even worse. I cater to the middle range of bridal, offering gowns made in Canada, US, and Europe, using quality fabrics, a great fit, and can be customized. If your budget is under $2500, it's ok, I just may not be the shop for you. There are many shops that cater to brides with a budget below $2500. I am happy to make a recommendation to you.

One of the ways I've adapted in response to the Covid-19 pandemic is the introduction of an Appointment Fee. Part of the appeal of Dream has always been a private one-to-one appointment in where you truly are the only bride in the boutique being assisted by me, Malinda, the owner. This provides the ability to social distance properly for the safety of our brides and myself. The number of appointments I am able to offer moving forward has now been reduced in order to facilitate additional cleaning and prep between brides, so to reflect this all appointments will be charged $75. Revisit appointments will now be charged at $35. As always, all Appointment Fees are redeemable upon purchase of your wedding dress at Your Dream Bridal within 14 days of your visit. And there is no charge to reschedule. If you cancel or no show after your pre-consult appointment, the fee is forfeited. Otherwise, if you cancel prior to your pre-consult appointment, your fee will be donated to your charity of choice upon cancellation. Of course, if I need to cancel your appointment due to a COVID shutdown, your fee will be reimbursed to you or happy to also donate it to your charity of choice.

To recap the main reasons for appointment fees: 1 - It focuses a bride to choose boutiques best suited to her needs. 2 - It is an investment, in getting true on-one-one guidance by a Best of Boston boutique. 3 - It encourages clients to keep their appointments and cancel in good time if need be. If you cancel, at least 48 hours in advance your fee will be donated to your charity of choice. You can of course always reschedule, and you are encouraged to if you get sick. 4 - With limited appointments, it discourages window shopping and provides me the ability to devote time to brides in need of my help. 5 - Post Covid-19, it will help to offset the considerable expenditure in safety equipment. 6- The dresses will be reserved just for you, for your appointment. Only you will be allowed to try those dresses during your visit, no other bride can as they will then be quarantined.

Every bride receives: *The Boutique Open Just for You! *One on One Personal Attention *Comfortable & Relaxed Environment *Unique Designer Wedding Dress Selection that you can customize to fit you perfectly or make your dress vision a reality! *Bridal Gowns ranging from $2500 to $7000. BUT I also created a blog post talking through all the parts of what to expect in our "new normal" as well. Everything you need to know about your post-lockdown wedding dress appoitment

This past year I have shifted my focus and passion back to designers that believe in sustainability and slow fashion. That means each dress is truly hand-cut and made for each bride, creating more unique customizations and no more waiting months for a dress. I carry limited styles of gowns from each designer, so if you are interested in specific ones please reach out to inquire whether I have them before your appointment. And all the gowns in the shop are up on the gowns page.Gowns range from $2500 and up.

{1} You have the whole boutique to yourself! I only see one bride at a time, which means you get my 100% attention. And because I only see you, appointments are limited and I will only be available on Saturdays for the time being! {2} Flexibility. I am available to see you by appointment only to help you find your wedding dress. Plus, you can reach me by phone or email if you ever have any questions. {2} Be pampered as a bride should be! Your Dream Bridal boutique is relaxing, comfortable, and easy for you to enjoy this special moment. It is the ultimate experience – large dressing room, the boutique all to yourself, gorgeous gowns by unique wedding dress designers and Malinda (that’s me), the owner, is your dedicated dream dress stylist and guides throughout the entire process!