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Why every bride needs to give herself 8 months...

Eight months for what, you ask? You need to have your dress ordered 8 months before your wedding.

8 months might sound like a looooong time to some of you but it is actually the minimum of what we recommend to our brides! We are primarily a special order store so when you order a gown, it is not typically in production at the designer yet. At Amour Bridal, all of our beaded gowns are hand-beaded, for example – that takes a long time to do! If a dress is not already in stock, it takes 4-6 months to come in.

So why the 8 month number?

You also have alterations to consider! 99% of brides need alterations of some sort and we recommend that you allow 2 - 3 months for that process. If you are not doing bridal portraits then you have a bit more time. The most important thing is that you are not rushing around at last minute trying to make sure your dress is perfect. There will be lots of little things that pop up in the weeks leading up to the big day and you don’t want something as major as your wedding gown to be one of them!

So your wedding is coming up in a few months - what to do?

Not to worry! Although we highly recommend at least 8 months there are still plenty of options if you have a tighter time frame. We often sell our sample gowns off the rack and we do have some designers that keep some gowns in stock. Just keep in mind the shorter time frame the fewer options we have.

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Wedding advice from an old married lady (Part 1)

Hi ladies! I know that the wedding planning process can be tough and it is too easy to get bogged down in the details. As an old married lady of 7 years now haha, here are 3 tips that won't leave you looking back on your wedding like...

1. Figure out what is important to YOU and your partner!

If you don't care about favors, don't have them. If you have always dreamed of having queso or Mexican food at your reception, do it! I am not saying don't take anyone else's opinions to heart but if it is something that truly makes no difference to you or it actually makes ALL the difference, go for it! I am a queso girl through and through but thought it wasn't "nice" enough for a wedding dinner. Looking back, I would have just gone with Mexican food because that is what we love to eat! I mean who wouldn't take a burrito over some roasted chicken?

2. Invitations aren't that important.

I am going to be the bearer of bad news...are you ready? No matter how beautiful your wedding invitations are, they will be in the recycling or trash after your big day. I hate to say it but you do not need to go overboard on invites. You will have plenty of beautiful keepsakes from your wedding day and usually the invitation isn't one of them. That's my story and I'm stickin' to it.

3. Wedding Planner = MUST HAVE

I know this one is tough because wedding planning services aren't cheap but I promise you there are affordable ones and they are SO WORTH IT! It reduces the stress on the bride and groom to have someone who is project managing for you. At the very least, get a day-of coordinator to keep things moving and on-time. My husband and I had a wedding planner on our modest budget and she was worth every penny. We were able to enjoy our family and friends because it was her job to tell us what to do and when to do it. I cannot stress this enough...wedding planners are worth their weight in gold!!

~ Ashley S.



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Top selling wedding gowns for the $1000 range at Amour Bridal

There are so many things to think about when shopping for a wedding gown...silhouette, material, necklines, how much beading you want, color, and you can't forget cost. At Amour Bridal you can get a fantastic, high quality wedding gown for under or around $1000. Check out our top 10 best sellers below!

1. Style 5462

This dress is all about the BLING! Beaded embroidered lace that tapers off into a light tulle skirt. This dress is available in Ivory/Champagne (pictured), Ivory, or White.

2. Style 116134

This gown is perfect for a bride looking for something outside the box. This lace gown features a sweetheart neckline, slim A-line silhouette, and soft tulle overskirt. Available in Ivory/Pearl (pictured), Ivory, or White.

3. Style 215107

This lightweight gown features a lace bodice and chiffon bottom. Perfect for a destination beach wedding! Available in Ivory or Ivory/Pink (pictured).

4. Style 5416

You certainly get a long of dress for your buck with this one! A full A-line tulle gown with a lace bodice. Available White, Ivory and Ivory/Light Gold (pictured).

5. Style 116132

Check out the back on this one! This dress has 2 different types of lace, slight off the shoulder cap sleeves, and a chapel length train. Available in Ivory (pictured) or White.

6. Style 117190

This is a brand new Enchanting gown from the Spring 2017 collection. It is already becoming one of our best sellers! This is a simple gown, light, all over lace, and features an open back. Available in Ivory (pictured) or white.

7. Style 6486

Ok so this one is a little over $1k but it's worth every penny! This fitted gown is made up of floral lace and features a keyhole back and scalloped lace hemline. Available in Sand/Ivory/Nude (pictured), White, or Ivory/Ivory/Nude.

8. Style 5473

A ballgown for under $1k? Yes it's true! This classic lace ballgown is available in White, Ivory, and Ivory/Champagne (pictured)

9. Style 5504

I absolutely love how fun this organza ballgown is! This is a lot of dress for the price and even comes with the beaded belt! Available in White, Ivory, Ivory/Light Gold (pictured).

9. Style 5408

The last one on our list is a simply perfect trumpet gown! You can even add a little bling with a beaded belt! Available in Ivory and White.

Well there you have it brides! Come check out our selection of wedding gowns in person at 601 E. Whitestone Blvd, Suite 408, Cedar Park. We are at the Rail Yard Shopping Center by 1431 Cafe.

Appointments are recommended. You can set one up here or call 512-596-5683.

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