Try On Wedding Dresses at Home — Try Before You Buy

Our try on wedding dresses at home program is designed to be simple and stress-free. First, you'll select up to three wedding dresses from our collection that you'd like to try. Once you place your at-home try-on order, we'll ship your selected dresses directly to your door with prepaid return shipping included. You'll have two days to try on wedding dresses at home—wear them, move in them, take photos, and see which one makes you feel most like yourself. When you're ready, simply pack the dresses back in the box and drop them at any UPS location using the prepaid label. If you decide to purchase within 30 days, your full $65-per-dress try-on fee applies as credit toward your made-to-order gown. This try before you buy wedding dresses approach gives you the freedom to explore styles without salon pressure, all from the comfort of your own space.

When you try on wedding dresses at home with Dreamers & Lovers, you receive up to three handcrafted gowns from our California collection, round-trip shipping (both ways), and two full days to decide. Your box also includes a detailed measuring guide, styling suggestions, and direct access to our team if you have questions during your at-home try-on. The $65-per-dress try-on fee covers the cost of shipping, handling, and cleaning between brides. Unlike traditional salon appointments where you're rushed through samples, our try before you buy wedding dresses program gives you time and space to really experience each gown. And if you purchase, the full $65 per dress applies as credit—so trying three dresses means $195 off your final dress. Everything you need to confidently try on wedding dresses at home is included in your box. We've thought through every detail so you can focus on finding The One..

If your selected wedding dresses are available, we typically ship your at-home try-on box within 1-2 business days. If a dress is currently with another bride, we'll ship it as soon as it returns and is cleaned—usually within 1 to 1.5 weeks. Once shipped, delivery typically takes 3-5 business days depending on your location. Need to try on wedding dresses at home by a specific date? We offer expedited shipping (UPS Overnight or 2-Day) for an additional fee, typically around $100 depending on your delivery address. Just let us know your timeline when placing your try before you buy wedding dresses order, and we'll do everything possible to accommodate. We'll keep you updated throughout the process so you know exactly when your at-home try-on box will arrive.

Absolutely nothing! If you try on wedding dresses at home and none of them feel right, simply return them using the prepaid shipping label—no questions asked, no pressure, no hard feelings. Your $65-per-dress try-on fee covers the service, and you're under no obligation to purchase. We designed our try before you buy wedding dresses program to help you feel confident exploring styles without commitment. While we'd love for you to find your dress with us, we understand that sometimes the fit, style, or timing isn't quite right. That's completely okay. If you return your at-home try-on dresses and later change your mind, you can still use your $65 credit toward a dress purchase within 30 days of your original try-on date. We want you to find the perfect dress—whenever and however that happens for you.

When you order your at-home try-on, we place a temporary authorization hold on your credit card for the retail value of the dresses you're trying. This isn't a charge—it's a pre-authorization hold similar to what hotels use when you check in. The hold ensures the dresses are returned safely and protects our try before you buy wedding dresses program so we can continue offering it to brides like you. Here's how the hold works: One dress: $500 authorization hold Two dresses: $750 authorization hold Three dresses: $1,000 authorization hold Once we receive your dresses back in the original condition they were shipped (within the terms of the program), the hold is released immediately—typically within 3-5 business days, depending on your bank. You're only charged the $65-per-dress try-on fee, which applies as full credit toward your purchase if you decide to buy. Important: Use a credit card, not a debit card. We strongly recommend using a credit card for your at-home try-on rather than a debit card. Credit card holds don't tie up your available funds the way debit card holds can, and they're released faster once the dresses are returned. This protects your cash flow during the try-on period. We use this system because each dress you try on wedding dresses at home is a real gown from our collection—handcrafted, salon sample. The authorization hold allows us to offer this intimate, pressure-free try before you buy wedding dresses experience sustainably while ensuring every bride receives dresses in pristine condition. Please note: Affirm is not accepted for home try-on orders. Only credit cards are accepted for the authorization hold. If you have questions about the hold or how it works with your specific card, contact us before placing your order and we'll walk you through the process.