The Experience & FAQs
Bridal Shop FAQs
Why Shop a Trunk Show?
- You’ll be among the first to shop the collection.
- We often offer incentives and perks for purchasing a dress from a trunk show.
- Designers or their representatives often come by to say hello and work with our brides on their perfect wedding day look. Recent guests include Estee Couture, Martina Liana, and more.
What Should I Expect?
- Every guest at Elegance by Roya works with a dedicated stylist to guide you through the process of finding the perfect wedding dress.
- For your first appointment, we require a $50 fee for the consultation. If you purchase your gown at that specific location within two weeks of your appointment, you will receive credit for the consultation fee. The fee will be charged in the event of a no-show or a cancellation with less than 24 hours advance notice.
- Reserve your appointment now.
What Size Wedding Gowns Are Carried in Store?
- The majority of our stock gowns are a bridal size 10-12, but these are just samples for you to see and try on as you shop. All gowns are custom ordered to your measurements from our selection of designers so your dress will fit your body perfectly.
- We carry a wide range of plus size gowns (bridal sizes 16-24) at our Old Town location. We also offer a smaller selection of plus size wedding gowns at our Tysons Corner, VA location.
What is the Price Range of Your Wedding Gowns?
- Our bridal stylists will be completely respectful of your budget while showing you the options we have in your preferred price range. Gowns range from $1,600-$10,000 at our Old Town boutique. Gowns at our Tysons Corner boutique range from $2,500-$16,000.
How Many People Can I Bring to My Appointment?
- We encourage you to bring a couple of the most important people with you to be a part of finding the perfect wedding gown. Please keep in mind that we accommodate multiple brides at a time and can provide seating for a maximum of 3 guests per bridal party.
- We do not allow children under 12 years old to attend bridal appointments. Due to liability & safety reasons, we cannot allow children to be present.
When Should I Say “Yes to the Dress!”?
- Creating your dream wedding dress can take up to 8 months. You must also factor in shipping and alterations, which can take up to an additional 3 months. Most of our brides say “Yes to the Dress!” about 1 year prior to their wedding date.
- For brides who don’t have that time frame, we offer rush and off-the-rack gowns. Additional rush fees do apply.
Where Are Your Two Locations?
- Our Old Town Alexandria (Virginia) bridal boutique is conveniently located a few short blocks from the King Street Metro and is within walking distance to unique Old Town boutiques, coffee shops, and one-of-a-kind restaurants.
- There is street parking available for this location.
- Our Tysons Corner, Vienna (Virginia) bridal boutique is located just outside of Washington DC. It sits in Fairfax Square, a center that defines the luxury shopping experience. Guests can experience valet parking and a myriad of high-end retailers nearby, including Tiffany & CO, Joon restaurant, Nordine Salon & Spa, Liljenquist & Beckstead, Roche Bobois and Equinox. Within walking distance is the Tysons Corner Shopping Center which houses stores such as Bloomingdales, Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom, fine dining restaurants, and much more.
- There is retail parking available. Fairfax Square also offers complimentary valet parking.
Do you offer in-house alterations?
Yes, we do! Once your gown arrives, alterations will help ensure the perfect fit of your gown to your body. Our seamstresses have over 50 years of experience combined in bridal alterations.
Once your gown arrives, your alteration specialist will reach out to you to schedule your first fitting appointment. They will guide you through the processes to ensure that you are ready for your appointment. Alterations are offered Monday – Friday.
We do not offer alterations for gowns purchased outside of our salons.