Giveaway Time!

We are excited to announce our first giveaway in partnership with @DesireeHayesPhoto, @HairByLizMaldonado and @ATouchOfFierce!

Please head over to our Instagram @DefinitionBridal to enter to win!

Rules and exclusions may apply. Please read below for Terms and Conditions.

Winner of grand prize must be engaged or soon to be engaged.

Must be 18 or older to enter.

The date of the grand prize photoshoot is subject to the availability of all vendors. All prizes will be operated in Orlando, FL. Some vendors may be available to travel to you, however, travel fees may be applicable.

Prizes can be gifted to friends or family members however, exclusions and qualifications must apply to them as well.

Exclusions:

Winners cannot be clients currently under contract with any of the vendors. Clients are allowed to enter for friends and family members.

Winners of all other prizes:

⁃ 30 minute intimate couples photoshoot

⁃ Bridal makeup trial

⁃ $50 Definition Bridal gift certificate

do not have to be currently engaged.

Void in States where prohibited. Must be living in the United States to enter.

Prizes cannot be exchanged for cash value.

Giveaway ends March 31st at 11:59pm Eastern. Winners will be randomly selected on April 1st and announced April 2nd on our Instagram.
All winners must respond within 24 hours to receive prize. If no response is made within 24 hours, winner will be re-drawn.
All terms and conditions are subject to change.

What you Need to Know About Wedding Dress Alterations

Even after you’ve said yes to the dress, it’s not quite ready to go with you down the aisle with you just yet. Most gowns need to go through some sort of alteration process so that your gorgeous gown is perfectly fitted to your figure. What are wedding dress alterations? These are appointments with a seamstress to have your dress altered to fit properly and sculpted to your figure - it’s a defining part of your bridal look!

Here is everything you need to know about wedding dress alterations in Orlando:

Schedule at Least Three Dress Fittings

With the help of our professional seamstress, you’ll be ready for your wedding day with a dress that fits flawlessly! Schedule your first fitting to take place about three months before your wedding day, the second fitting about a month before your wedding, and your final fitting at the two-week mark.

If you have extensive customizations, the most important thing to keep in mind is that if you have extensive customizations, such as long sleeves or a train, the more time and fittings you should allow for the process of creating your dream wedding dress. After your final fitting, you can take your dress home!

Bring Your Bridal Accessories and Shoes

When you head to the salon for your alterations, be sure to bring your wedding shoes and any undergarments or accessories you plan on wearing on your wedding day. If you haven’t picked out your wedding shoes by the time of your alterations, bring a pair of shoes comparable in height to the shoes you envision yourself wearing on your wedding day (or else you’ll end up with an incorrect alteration.)

So why do you need to bring your other accessories if they won’t change the fit of your dress? The answer: they contribute to the overall bridal look. For example, where your wedding necklace falls might affect where you want the neckline of your dress to sit.

Don’t Worry Too Much if Your Dress Doesn’t Fit Correctly at the First Appointment

If your dress doesn’t fit correctly after it’s arrived, don’t worry too much, remember that this is what alterations are for! Most wedding dresses are made in generic sizes and don’t often match perfectly. After you say yes to the dress, the salon compares your measurements to what the designer’s size chart says and often orders based on this information.

Remember, it is always better to purchase a gown in a larger size rather than a smaller size. A larger gown can always be made smaller, but it is much harder to make a gown larger. Once it arrives, that is when the dress is tailored to precisely fit your figure.

Ask a Supportive Friend of Family Member to Attend your Appointment

While you might bring an entire entourage with you to find your wedding dress, we suggest bringing only one or two guests with you to your alterations appointment to get a second opinion. For the final fitting, bring the person who will be helping you get ready on the wedding day—the seamstress can show them how to zip up your dress or bustle your train.

Definition Bridal Offers In-House Alterations

Definition Bridal is one of the few bridal salons in Orlando that offers in-house alterations with our professional seamstress. Whether your gown needs to be completely resized, a simple hemming, or a bustle added, our expert in-house seamstress who will help you with your perfect fit, making Definition Bridal your one stop shop in Orlando for your entire wedding dress process.

Reasons to Hire a Professional Steamer for Your Wedding Day

Brides deserved to be pampered on their wedding day shouldn’t have to spend upwards of two hours working on their gown to make it look just right.  From hotel service breakfast and coffee to professional hair and makeup, all services are available at their disposal. The steaming of your wedding dress should also be one of those! 

On the morning of your wedding, you will need to have your wedding gown and veil steamed to ensure it looks its best for your ceremony. Steaming is necessary for every wedding gown but you don’t always have the time to do it, so these are the reasons to hire a professional steamer for your wedding day. 

4 Reasons to Hire a Professional Wedding Day Stylist 

1. Hiring a professional means it’ll be done in a timely manner and it looks perfect. What many people don’t realize is steaming a wedding dress is completely different than steaming a t-shirt or everyday dress. Wedding dresses are made up of multiple layers with combinations of different fabrics. Some of these include crinoline, silk lining, tulle, organza,  lace, and more. The combination of fabrics makes steaming timely not an easy task. Did you know that steaming a wedding gown and veil can take up to two hours? When you hire a professional, they will go on-site and steam or press whatever items you need. In addition to the bride’s dress and veil, other items include grooms suit, mother of the bride/groom dress, flower girl dresses, bridesmaids dresses and more! Hiring a professional means they will work in a timely fashion and leave you with perfectly steamed or pressed garments. 

2. Your wedding morning should be stress-free. When you wake up on the morning of your wedding, everything should be stress-free. Your hair and makeup team will meet you in your hotel room, your bridesmaids arrive with coffee, and food is delivered directly to you. You should not have to take two hours out of your day to steam your dress. Most people don’t know how to steam clothes or haven’t perfected it, so why start on your designer wedding dress? Like your glam squad, your professional wedding day stylist will meet you wherever you are to steam all of your items. They will set up an area that is out of your way and get right to work. Once they are done, they will leave promptly so you can continue to get wedding-ready. 

3. Steaming is hot. Steamers are incredibly hot and release steam at over 230°F. When your hair and makeup are complete it would not be ideal to use a steamer after. The scorching heat will cause your fresh makeup to smudge and will leave hair frizzy. If you steam your dress before hair and makeup, you will feel rushed, sweaty, and stressed out. Brides also risk getting burned when they are steaming. Hiring a professional ensures you will stay safe and look and feel refreshed. 

4. It’s often not added to a wedding timeline and often an afterthought. What many brides don’t know is that steaming are not added to a wedding day timeline. As mentioned before, steaming a wedding dress is timely. It’s unlike steaming any other dress or garment. When creating the wedding day timeline, a planner will add what time your hair and makeup will arrive, but may forget to allot time for your wedding dress. We suggest hiring your steamer and having them arrive just before hair and makeup begins. They’ll likely finish before hair and makeup are complete for the bride and all bridesmaids. Once everyone is finished, they can get dressed immediately after. 

When planning a wedding, don’t leave your wedding dress as an afterthought. Be sure to budget for professional steaming when purchasing your wedding dress. When you buy your gown, ask your stylist or wedding planner if they know of any professional steamers or wedding day stylists. Hiring one will leave you so relaxed on your wedding day and leave you looking flawless. Your gown has been altered and fitted to perfection so be sure to hire a professional steaming service to rid of those wrinkles. 

Learn about hiring us for wedding day steaming and styling!

Learn more here!

Definition Bridal Welcomes Riki Dalal to Our Orlando Bridal Shop

About The Riki Dalal Wedding Dress Collection

Definition Bridal is pleased to welcome Israeli wedding dress designer, Riki Dalal, to our Orlando salon. Over the past 40 years, Riki Dalal has had one simple mission, to create every bride’s dream dress. Her haute couture trademark style includes daring backs, tight rears, deep necklines, and intricate detail. What makes Riki Dalal unique is that her dresses can be customized to your vision, and the dresses are made to your measurements for the most flattering fit. Each and every dress from her collections are made with extraordinary quality.

These dresses are perfect for the bride who is modern, refined, and the epitome of elegance. The collections are inspired by timeless femininity and highlight women’s silhouettes and beauty through unique designs and luxurious materials. Riki Dalal’s dresses showcase gowns full of life and extraordinary quality. Each dress is designed and tailored to brides searching for classic beauty with modern and visual appeal.

Custom changes are also available for Riki Dalal wedding gowns. Brides have creative control of their wedding gown and can add new details, change straps, add sleeves, and more with their bridal gowns. During your bridal appointment your stylist will share what custom changes will benefit you and your gown best.

Why Riki Dalal wedding dresses are perfect for a Florida bride

Riki Dalal bridal gowns are perfect for a Florida bride because of their endless styles. Florida offers a wide variety of wedding venues. From seaside to lake side and every country club in between, there is something for everyone. Like the variety of venues, the Riki Dalal wedding dress collection has something for every bride. From soft A line styles to ultra fitted mermaids and everything in between, we are excited to style Orlando brides in these gowns.

Styling With Bridal Accessories

To finalize their bridal style, we’d pair a veil and complimenting accessories like earrings, a hairpiece, and bracelet. The intricacy of their beadwork and lace details gives brides the flexibility with accessories. If a bride is looking for a more minimalistic bridal style, we’d choose simple and classic bridal earrings and a delicate hair accessory. However, if the bride is looking for a full glam bridal style, we’d pair glamorous statement earrings and a bold hairpiece to achieve this look.

Definition Bridal is proud to be the only salon in Central Florida to carry Israel haute couture wedding designer, Riki Dalal. Our shop is located in Orlando, Florida in the South Downtown district. Contact us now to book an appointment to see a more curated selection of Riki Dalal gowns during an in-person try-on.