Jon's Bridal Information

Sorry, it's impossible for Jon's Bridal to publish a catalog. This is because our styles and the wedding gowns we have available change daily. Most other bridal stores carry the same styles for an entire season or longer so it's easy for them to publish a catalog. At Jon's we have TWO full time employees (Dee and Carla) who's only job is unpacking wedding gowns. A gown that is in the store today will probably not be here in a week. 2. ARE ALL THE WEDDING GOWNS AT JON'S BRIDAL "IN STOCK" AND READY TO TAKE HOME RIGHT AWAY IF I WANT TO? Yes with one exception. At Jon's Bridal - Florida we average approximately 1200 wedding gowns in stock from sizes 2 to 24. In our plus sizes only however (sizes 20 to 30), there is a section of gowns we can special order. It should be noted that even these styles could also change on a regular basis so if you see a dress you love; we recommend you buy it right away. We also have a Couture designer's test rack where designers are testing wedding gowns that may go into production in the future. 3. WHAT ARE THE PRICES LIKE AT JONS? One word alone describes the wedding gown prices… AMAZING! At Jon's the majority of the wedding gowns are priced between $599.00 and $2,500.00 and we have a huge inventory that allows us to have a good selection at almost every price point in between. At Jon's bridal our buyers not only focus on amazing and unique styling but the buyers also feel it is important that our wedding gowns be made of the highest quality materials and have a superior inner fit construction. We often hear our customers exclaim that they can really feel the difference in our gowns by just touching the fabrics. We have also found that no matter how beautiful a style, if the gown does not have a superior inner fit construction the gown will not look or hang perfectly when worn. There are also many informal destination, beach and encore wedding gowns that are priced lower in the $400.00 to $600.00 range. Most other stores as large as Jon's manufacturer their own gowns but Jon's Bridal ONLY sells independent, well known designer gowns that are normally only found in small boutique stores. The difference is that for most of the designers represented in our store Jon's is their largest customer. This means we buy in large volume that results in large discounts that we can pass on to our customers. When you come to Jon's advise your consultant as to your budget and she will work not only to find you the most beautiful gown you've ever seen BUT she will also work to satisfy your financial needs. 4. SHOULD I BRING IN PICTURES FROM MAGAZINES OR THE INTERNET OF GOWNS I LIKE? Yes, Yes, Yes. BUT, we strongly advise that you remember two things. First, the models used by the bridal designers average 6' tall and wear a size 4 so unless you are this tall and wear a size 4 the gowns may not look the same on you. THIS IS WHY IT IS SO IMPORTANT TO SEE YOURSELF IN THE GOWN IN YOUR SIZE BEFORE YOU BUY IT. The second thing you should know is that many designers sell gowns that are not advertised in the magazines and are not available online. They tend to look better on "normal" sized women so BRING AN OPEN MIND. It has been our experience that when many women see themselves in a pictured gown they thought they loved they exclaim "gee, I thought it would be more exciting" and, when they try on a gown style they had not even considered before they go crazy over how good it makes them feel. You should also know that when a bride brings in a picture of a gown she likes, 70% of the time we either have that exact same dress or one that is very similar. Ours always seem to be for a lot less money too. 5. SHOULD I MAKE AN APPOINTMENT BEFORE I COME TO LOOK AT WEDDING GOWNS? Yes, At Jon's Bridal we do not permit self-service. Every future bride is assigned a personal consultant that will wait on her alone. We do accommodate walk-ins but appointments are always given preference. (With an appointment either a consultant is waiting for you or you will automatically be "next up".) In Florida call 813-931-8991. 6. WHAT IF I FIND THE GOWN OF MY DREAMS AND I'M NOT READY TO BUY IT YET? (I'm not ready financially or I want my mom to see it.) CAN YOU HOLD THE GOWN FOR ME? Sorry, we can't. Jon's Bridal usually has only one of each gown (sometimes there may be the same gown in a different size). If we held a gown we may be depriving someone from buying that saw and loved that same gown a day before you. The advantage of our style of store is that if you don't find a gown of your dreams on your visit you can return in two weeks and see many new and different gowns that came in since your last visit. The disadvantage is that if you find the gown of your dreams and don't purchase it that day there is a good chance it won't be here when you come back. That is why we suggest that before you set an appointment you ask yourself, " If I found the wedding gown of my dreams in my budget can I buy it today? If the answer is no just schedule a tour so you won't fall in love with any one gown. Its best to be ready at Jon's Bridal by bringing your mom or whoever you want with you so. If you're that lucky to find the perfect dress you won't have to leave it behind. We do have a lay-a-way plan (50% down, balance in 30 days) and with approved credit we also offer 90 days same as cash. All major credit cards are accepted but, we do not accept checks. 7. HOW IS JON'S BRIDAL DIFFERENT THAN THE OTHER BIG CHAIN BRIDAL STORE? There are two BIG differences. First, although both Jon's Bridal and the big chain both stock wedding gowns, the big chain store manufacturers its' own dresses at their factory, i.e. all the wedding gowns "they" sell were made by them. At JON'S BRIDAL we do not make wedding gowns. Instead, we buy from the same designers who normally sell to the small boutique stores, but, instead of buying one dress at a time off a sample like the boutiques do, at Jon's we buy hundreds at a time from each designer, which entitles us to large discounts that we are able to pass on. In retail this is known as "volume discounting". The second BIG difference is that the chain stores have "fixed styles for the season". This means that for the most part their dress styles don't change during the year. They can even give you a catalog because they are selling the same gowns over and over. At Jon's Bridal we don't have "fixed styles". Our wedding gown styles and inventory changes every week (sometimes every day). In the clothing industry this is referred to as a "warehouse operation" like a TJ Max store. The benefit to you, our customer is that if you don't find the gown of your dreams on your first visit, just come back in two weeks and you WILL see new and different wedding gowns in your size. The only small disadvantage to a warehouse operation like Jon's Bridal is that if you do find your perfect wedding gown and don't purchase it, there is a good chance it won't be here when you come back and you'll have to start over in your quest. 8. DOES JON'S BRIDAL DO ALTERATIONS "ON SITE"? Yes, In the Tampa Jon's Bridal, "Elite Alterations" owned by Annette Corpion is located in the rear of our store. Elite can be reached directly by calling 813-931-8631. 9 . Encore Bride; 2 nd wedding; re-affirming vows; what does Jons have? Almost 25% of the women who visit Jons looking for a wedding gown fit into this category. These women tell us… I don't want to look like an 18 year old all poofed out and covered with beads and sequins BUT I do want to look special and beautiful so that when my fiancée sees me he will say "thank God I got her. With this many customers coming in for encore weddings Jons is ready. We have an extensive selection of "informal" wedding gowns which are simple, less expensive gowns with either no train or a little sweep train. We also have many "cleaner" less complicated styles of traditional type gowns that our encore brides have fallen in love with.