Not So Silly Questions
WAHOO! ~ I'm engaged! What's next?
Wahooo right back at ya! First things first ~ set a date, find a venue and start dress shopping! Keep in mind that even though you can get married next week or next year, shopping for your gown should be done after you've secured your date and venue to ensure that you're shopping for a gown that fits your venue and season - No one wants to end up with a boho beach dress if they are having a winter wonderland wedding - no matter how much you LOVE it!
Do I need an appointment?
YES! We are only open by appointment only
How do I make an appointment?
What is the price range of your gowns?
Our gowns are priced up to 80% off retail every day with gowns ranging from $1000-$4500. The average gown is in the $1000-2000 range. Over 2500 gowns available off the rack to take home the same day!
Our Barefoot Bride line & orderable gowns are priced from $1098 - $3000. These gowns generally take about 3-6 months to get in and are available in sizes 00-30 in multiple colors combinations.
We DO NOT carry gowns under $1000 or over $4500.
We DO NOT have a sale rack since our gowns are priced up to 80% off retail every day.
So why does The Barefoot Bride prefer to schedule brides within one year of their wedding date?
Since most our gowns are "off the rack" - the gowns you try on will be the gown you take home. If you shop too far in advance, chances are the gown that you LOVE will not be available when you're ready to purchase closer to your wedding. We've also seen brides change their mind and end up with more than one gown because they shopped too early - bummer on the budget!
But what if I just want to find out what style I want?
Since most of our gowns are sold “OFF THE RACK”, we don’t offer “styling” appointments nor do we use high pressure sales tactics. The gowns in the shop are the gowns that brides take home so we try to keep “try-ons” to those who are ready to find their gown.
Why can't I just come in and browse? I am too busy to make an appointment.
Since most of our gowns are sold “Off The Rack” - we don't offer browsing to ensure that our gowns are in the most pristine condition possible.
We reserve our time for our brides with appointments and their guests to ensure their privacy and our full attention.
About 90% of our gowns are posted on the website. We do get in about 50-100 NEW gowns coming in (and going out) weekly!! So you never know what you might find!
What should I wear to my appointment?
Comfy clothes and limited makeup - no need to get all gussied up because you'll be spending most of your time in our fab Barefoot Bride gowns. You'll be spending even more time in the dressing room with your gown whisperer so be sure to wear underwear that you feel comfortable wearing in front of a stranger. Sorry, commando is not an option and if you "forget" the britches, we have some for sale :)
ONE HOUR??? Is that enough time to find my wedding gown?
Our record is 4 minutes! We were shocked too! But yes! 1 hour is plenty of time to find the perfect dress! Your gown whisperer will tailor your time to find exactly what you're looking for. You'll be amazed at what we can accomplish in an hour. On another note, you're more than welcome to book another appointment if you need one.
Remember - your bridal suite and gown whisperer are reserved so the focus is on YOU! You won’t have to crawl through racks or wonder what’s out there. She’ll work with you to find your style and pull based on your hopes, dreams, desires …. ha ha but you know what we mean :)
Whoops ~ I'm late for everything ... what happens if I'm late?
Yes, an hour is plenty of time to shop for your wedding dress but unfortunately 45 minutes usually is not. If you are more than 10 minutes late to your appointment, we will need to reschedule in order to respect the next bride's appointment. If you're caught by a train, waiting on Starbucks, locked out of your car, etc :) PLEASE give us a call/text to see if we can accommodate a late arrival.
If you are late and we are not able to accommodate your schedule, there will be a $50 non refundable re-booking fee.
Plan on arriving 10-15 minutes prior to your appointment to check in, park, use the restroom, swing on one of our swings, etc.
Why only 4 guests?
Good news is that we have more gowns than any other bridal salon within 2500 miles ... Bad news is that since there are sooo many gowns, we don't have a lot of room for people.
Better news? We have installed 50” TV monitors with mirroring capability to include anyone who can’t make your appointment. We have facebook messaging and apple tv mirroring capability in each of our bridal suites. Interested in having virtual guests? Please see parking, directions and tech info tab
On a serious note, many of our brides have thanked us for limiting the guest count. Shopping for a wedding dress is stressful enough without a room full of opinions.
We prefer to start your appointment when all of your guests have arrived so we can work with you uninterrupted. Please remind your cheerleaders of the importance of being on time to your appointment so they don’t miss anything and your time is not interrupted or wasted.
We love kids, however our shop is NOT child proof. Lots of white, delicate fabrics, etc can be tempting for kids to want to run and play in ~ Please keep this in mind when planning your visit.
If you choose to bring children, they will be INCLUDED in the guest count and must be well supervised during your appointment. Sorry, we don’t have room for strollers in our bridal suites. Brides will be responsible for any damage caused by unsupervised children
Please communicate the guest policy/directions to your guests and do not bring additional guests to your appointment. We cannot accommodate more than 4 guests and with covid restrictions, we aren’t able to provide areas for non guests. Additional guests will be asked to wait in the buildings lobby - which is NO FUN for anyone. No one likes a party pooper ~
What is your cancellation policy?
Since the shop is open and reserved just for YOU and your guests, we kindly request that you call/text 901-481-6906 at least 24 hours in advance to cancel or reschedule your appointment.
Same day cancellations will require a $50 non refundable rebooking fee
No Shows are NO FUN!
We do our absolute best to communicate your appointment time/date via email and text a couple of times to remind you that you're coming to see us. We know things come up, plans change, dresses are found or you just don't feel like shopping that day - no biggie, just give us a call or text (you don't even have to tell us why or talk to us :) to let us know you're not coming. This allows us to offer your appointment to our wait list brides. Because of all this, we do have a very strict NO SHOW policy that means if you don't call/text - we WILL NOT REBOOK YOUR APPOINTMENT.
What is your return policy?
As standard with all bridal salons, all sales are Final ~ No returns, refunds or exchanges.
Can I bring snacks, champagne, coffee, etc?
Due to the overwhelming sea of white gowns, we are a no food/drink zone. We will provide a glass of bubbly for the bride and guests who become barefoot brides. We do have an amazing rooftop if the weather permits.
What types of payment do you accept?
Cash $$ and all major credit cards. We do not accept checks.
Do you have a payment plan?
Layaway plan for off the rack gowns. 50% down with the balance due in 30 days.
Afterpay is available for purchases up to $2000. Click HERE Apply for low or non financing charges via AFTERPAY
Do you allow pics?
Heck ya! How are you going to know what you look like if you can’t see a pic?
Do you hold gowns or accessories?
No, sorry we aren’t able to hold items.
Holy Guacamole ~ What's up with my size???
Wedding gown sizing sucks! Generally 1 - 2 sizes bigger than what you normally wear. We will measure you and shop in your "section". When you find your gown, we'll be happy to cut the size tag out for free!
Do you do alterations on site?
No - We have a wonderful list of alterations specialists that will make your gown custom tailored to you! All alterations are done off-site which saves you moola :) We will be happy to provide alteration notes on what we've discussed at your appointment to get the look you're wanting within your budget!
Are Barefoot Bride gowns used?
Nope! Everything in the store is BRAND NEW - only tried on in a bridal salon. We have over 2000 gowns that you can take home the same day you shop!
We also carry about 100 custom gowns which are available to order. These gowns typically take 3-6 months to arrive once ordered.
Do you rent gowns? Carry prom or bridesmaid?
Nope! We don't rent gowns or carry prom or bridesmaid gowns
Do you BUY or Consign Gowns?
Nope - sorry, we don't buy or consign any type of gown or accessory. All of our gowns are BRAND NEW!
Do you carry Bridesmaid Gowns, Mother of the Bride or Prom gowns??
No bridesmaid or prom, however we do carry a beautiful selection of Gala and ”cool” Mom formal gowns (ps - we don’t do the ugly sequin jacket look!)
Just request a Cool Mom/Formal appointment
Do you guys sell veils and wedding accessories?
Absolutely! Just request an accessory appointment and bring your gown for the perfect match!
Do you guys sell cotillion, carnival and debutante gowns?
We sure do! Just click HERE to schedule an appointment
Do you sell online? How much is shipping? What’s your refund, exchange or return policy?
Yes, we do sell online and offer FREE shipping to all USA. International shipping is based on ACTUAL shipping to your address - if you are located outside of the USA, we will email you with a shipping quote within 24 hours of purchase. You can choose which service you’d like to use and we will send you an invoice for the actual shipping costs (or you can send us a label)
Please note - INTERNATIONAL shipments are subject to duties, taxes and fees upon arrival. It is the responsibility of the PURCHASER to take care of this cost
As standard with all bridal - all sales are FINAL with no returns, exchanges or refunds
I’m expecting, should I come in now or after the baby comes?
Are you getting married while expecting? Please make an appointment as close to your wedding date as possible to accommodate your changing body :)
Getting married after the baby? Please wait to come in at least 6 weeks after your sweet baby is born. This gives your body a chance to get back to your pre-baby size.
Be sure to come prepared with breast pads if you’re breastfeeding :) The closer to the wedding you shop, the better the fit.
Where are you located and where should I park?
We are located in The Emerge Building - at the corner of GE Patterson and Tennessee Street
Our MAIN entrance is on GE Patterson next to the Big River Market
Our Handicap entrance is the Tennessee Street Entrance (please notify us prior to your appointment if you need handicap access so we can assist with that entrance)
Please share this info with your guests :)
PARKING -
Tennessee Brewery Parking Garage (Premier Parking on the map)
Directions from our parking garage
Turn right out of the parking garage towards Fannie Mae’s
Turn left on Tennessee Street
Turn left on GE Patterson - we are 100 feet on the left
Come on in the door - our entrance is on the right after coming up a few stairs
Street parking and free lots -
Farmer’s Market, Malco Theatre all offer free parking
Street Parking is available as well