Frequently asked questions.

  • Yes. In order to best prepare for your appointment and provide our signature experience to find the Frock of your dreams, we require an appointment! If our hours of operation do not work for you, just give us a call! Appointments are scheduled for 2 hours to give us plenty of time.

  • We recommend at least 8 months in advance of your wedding date. More time = less stress! Our gowns are made to order and take 4-6 months to be produced and shipped. In addition we recommend giving yourself 2-3 months for alterations. If you are on a tighter timeline, we do offer rush options for a fee and we have a limited selection of off the rack gowns.

  • Our gowns made to order gowns are priced between $2000-$4500, and our collection of accessories run between $50-$550. We also have a selection of mini dresses and off the rack sample gowns priced between $800-$2000. Our pre-appointment survey will allow you to establish a budget so we can ensure we only pull gowns that fit your plan!

  • We can accomodate the bride and up to 6 guests. We see the most success with smaller groups! Shopping solo is also totally cool! Bring whoever you will have the most fun with and know will have your back! We want this day to be as stress free and memorable as possible.

    We recommend leaving the kiddos at home - that way you and your crew can stay focused on finding your frock and make the most of your visit!

  • Our sample gowns are typically 8 -30, however gowns can be ordered in sizes 00-40+, depending on the style. We don’t offer in house alterations - we will leave that to all the talented seamstresses. We have a list of reliable options we can recommend to our brides in Bloomington, or local to you!

  • Our advice is to bring nude colored undergarments that you will be comfortable in. Also, if you have any shoes or accessories that you are set on wearing on your big day, you may bring those along!

  • Absolutely! Choose the accessories appointment option on our Book Now tab. Bring your dress along if you have it, or a photo if not! Our accessories appointments include the same attention, but take less time!

  • A trunk show is a weekend for us to showcase a designer and their new collection and/or favorite styles from past collections! In some cases, the dresses are also offered at a discount! Visit the bottom of our Designers tab to see our upcoming events.

  • You can see a sneak peak of our gowns on our ‘Designers’ page, or on our social media. We believe trying on the gowns in person is very important for fit, feel, and getting to enjoy an incredibly stellar experience! We also offer numerous customization options that can be discussed during the appointment!

  • Yes!!! We have partnered with Generation Tux to offer easy, affordable and quality tux rentals for nearlyweds, their bridal parties and loved ones! Email us at thefrockbridal@gmail.com for more details! We will help get you setup and make sure you are on track to build your perfect wedding day looks!