Your questions answered
SPARKLE bridal couture is different because we are a Plus Size Bridal Shop and ONLY carry sizes 14-34+. Yeah! At SPARKLE we pride ourselves on being the first West Coast premiere bridal salon solely dedicated to chic bridal and stylish special occasion sizes 14-34+. Since shopping at SPARKLE bridal couture is like visiting 4-6 different stores in one, our SPARKLE brides save time and energy while enjoying a stress-free and fun experience! Also, SPARKLE gowns are made for you and your curves! So you’ll feel confident knowing that each SPARKLE gown is crafted with the best design, construction and embellishments to enhance you and show off your best features.
Our expert curvy bridal stylists are dedicated to giving you the “SPARKLE experience” you deserve; therefore, we do require appointments for both bridal and special occasion gowns. We are known for our one stylist-one client service, and we want you to experience that for yourself. If you do not have an appointment and need to visit us immediately, please call or text 916-538-6615 as soon as possible, pending our schedule, we may be able to accommodate your visit.
Bridal appointments are 1.5 hours. Your SPARKLE stylist will take the time to discuss your wedding dvibe, listen to your ideas and offer suggestions. All other appointment types are between 1/2 an hour to 1 hour.
You should contact SPARKLE as soon as you know you are available and ready to find your dress. Our most popular appointments are during the evening, Saturdays and Sundays. If you prefer a weekend appointment, its best to book your appointment as soon as possible. For your convenience, you can book here.
Bring an open heart and open mind! Don’t be surprised if you find your SPARKLE gown on your first visit. Many of our SPARKLE brides do!
You can bring a strapless bra, but it is not necessary. We do ask that you please wear clean undergarments and full coverage underwear, no thongs or sportsbras.
You can bring up to 3 of your closest family and friends whose opinion you value and feel you want to share in your special SPARKLE Moment with you. These are the people who see the best in you, lift you up and are full of positivity for you. For your SPARKLE Premiere Appointment you can bring up to 8 guests with you. We do offer exclusive private bridal experiences if you want 20+ guests with you, click here for more details.
We will work with you to determine order and delivery deadlines for items you have selected. We generally recommend ordering your gown at least 8-12 months before your wedding date. That seems like a long time out, but right now it can take up to 8 months from the time of ordering your gown to the date it arrives, and gowns with custom changes may take longer. It’s best to leave 2-4 months of buffer time so you have plenty of time to accommodate for alterations and any unforeseen circumstances prior to your wedding date. Special occasion gowns, bridesmaids and mother of the wedding dresses have a unique timeline, so it’s best to discuss this with your bridal stylist. if you need a dress in a rush, we have gowns directly from our showroom floor available. Rush cuts are also available, for an additional fee.
Let your SPARKLE Stylist know what you want to invest in your dress and they will help you find the best SPARKLE gown for you. In general, our formal bridal gowns range from $1300 to $3500. Our special occasion dresses range from $255-$750.
Most brides pay for their gown in full at the time of purchase. For our formal bridal gowns, you can make a 50% payment at time of order and the remaining 50% is due within 30 days. We accept Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover, debit cards as well as cash. We also accept Apple and Google Pay. We do not accept checks. Due to the nature of bridal attire and formal wear, all sales are final.
Just as our brides have “unplugged weddings”, we’ve taken that que to have “unplugged appointments.” This is a special time to be present and mindful with your loved ones. In this age of social media comparison, bullying, cell phone bells and whistles, and constant interruptions, we’ve created a space for you and your guests to relax, be present and mindful so you can focus on making memories, having fun and experience authentic joy as you find your SPARKLE gown. Stress-free and easy-breezy. We are happy to take photos of you with our Ipad as you try on dresses so you can see yourself in your favorite SPARKLE gowns. Once you have purchased your SPARKLE gown, accessories, etc., you may take as many pictures as you like and we’ll send you the photos we took of you in your SPARKLE gown – Paparazzi Please!
Absolutely! Many SPARKLE brides find their dress on their first visit to our showroom, and they also find all their accessories (veils, headpieces, jewelry etc) on their first visit too. Since all our accessories are made to pair and match our gowns, they are the best choice to have a complete look in your wedding photos.
Buy the SPARKLE gown that fits your current body and if you reach your goal it will be easy to alter to fit you beautifully. If you don’t, so what! You’ll be relieved that your SPARKLE gown looks and feels amazing and fits beautifully. Remember they fell in love with you the way you are, not the way you hope to be.
As much as we love children, children do not love bridal salons. We strongly recommend you not bring them to any bridal salon. From a child’s perspective, a bridal salon is not a very fun place to be. They’re expected to sit still for an hour or more and can’t touch anything. Additionally, there could be safety hazards, like loose pins, needles, or small objects like beads that they can put in their mouths. Consider this your “me-time” so you can relax and focus on yourself, with no distractions.
We do not do alterations on-site, but SPARKLE brides do have access to the top wedding dress and formalwear seamstresses in the area. These experts specifically work on bridal and formal attire and consistently meet the quality demands that we, and more importantly, our brides, expect. Alterations are not included in the price of the gown.