Buyer Beware!

Don't go for watered down dresses on the net or from an unauthorized dealer.

The Internet is the perfect place to see what's out there and narrow down your choices but we strongly recommend the purchase of your dress be made through an authorized Sonias retail store to avoid many of the common pitfalls of bargain shopping for your big day. We have heard countless stories of cheap knock-offs sold by fly by night businesses or our dresses sold in less than perfect condition by middlemen posing as authorized dealers. 

Buying from an unauthorized dealer can ruin your wedding day and cost you more than you “bargained” for. Here are some of the problems you could be faced with: 

- An incorrect style or size
- Wrong or different dye lots
- Defective garments
- Garments that have been worn
- Expensive "unforeseen" shipping or alteration costs

Or even worse…you may not receive your gown in time for the wedding!

Many of these sites or in-home dealers are NOT LEGITIMATE Sonias BRISES DEALERS . Avoid this at all costs! They may lead you to believe that they are A retail store, when they really are working out of their home, a P.O. Box or the trunk of their car.

What they will tell you: They can save you money because they do not have overhead expenses by operating a store-front.

Beware: Sonias ONLY SELLS garments to full service bridal salons that can provide you the utmost in service and personal care you need. Authorized Sonias retailers are known and loved for offering honest advice and delivering on their promises. They'll help you find a dress that fits your budget and makes your day.

A “buying service” that is ordering directly from Sonias when they are really buying your gown through a third party.

What they will tell you: They can save offer big discounts because they do not have to stock sample dresses.

Beware: An authorized Sonias retailer will carry samples of the Sonias collections in their store for you to see, touch and try on so you know what looks good and feels good on your body.

Dealing directly with Sonias when in reality, you are buying from an unauthorized dealer who is selling you a counterfeit dress, or has no relationship with Sonias.

What they will tell you: They have been working with bridal gown manufacturers for years and can get you a designer gown for less than the retail price.

Beware: They can promise you all sorts of savings. But what you don't get is a promise that when something is wrong with the fabric, color, size, or when they miss your delivery date all together, you could be left with the stress and expense of a last minute catastrophe.

There are also charges and services to be aware of with internet purchases, such as shipping, pressing, and unprofessional alterations. This can often cost you more than you would have paid if you bought at full price through a full service bridal salon.

Sonias retailers are professional, knowledgeable and highly trained to sell our garments. They can provide you with the best in knowledge about the necessary size, fit and alternations necessary for your gown to fit you best without spending a fortune.

Unfortunately, not all seamstresses are experienced in bridal alternations. So when it comes down to buying and getting fitted for your dress, you'll thank yourself by dealing directly with an authorized Sonias retail store in-person.

To verify whether a particular web site or business is an authorized Sonias retailer, you can visit our Store Finder or Contact Us and provide the name of the retailer, city and state.

You get what you pay for Sonias. No worries!