Shopping for a Prom Dress in Birmingham, Alabama

Every girl knows that when it comes time for prom during high school its the most important dance of the year and one of the biggest events in her life. With this event comes lots of planning beginning with a date then thelimo,the makeup,the hair and then the shoes but most important is the dress.

This guide will show you which boutiques and stores around Birmingham Alabama will be able to set you up with that perfect dress for your prom night. The first thing that you will have to decide before finding a dress is if you are going to rent the dress or buy it. Each place is differnt with there policy on ordering timeframes so make sure that you know how long in advance you need to order.

SOMETHING BLUE TOO is one of the "cool" places in Birmingham to get your dress from they have hundreds of styles in many different colors and patterns everything from the classic to the flirty and in long and short. With so many different styles available you are sure not to end up having the same dress as some one else at the prom and they will even register your dress for you so that if someone else should decide that they like the same dress they can let them know. They offer alterations on Saturdays for pinning and a seamstress is available on Monday,Wednesday,and Thursday. There is no need to have an appointment for picking out your dress or for alterations. They have every size available from 0-28 and many dresses are there to take home with you that day. They also offer a variety of jewlrey,shoes,wraps and gloves and you can even get a discount if you purchase your dress and your accesories the same day. They are open Monday-Friday 1:00-5:30 Saturday 9:30-4:00 and Sunday 1:00- 4:00 Dont forget to have your date order their tux from the something blue too. They offer rentals and you only have to pay a 25.00 deposit!

Something Blue Too:
256-773-3535

224 Main Street West
Hartselle,Alabama

www.somethingbluetoo.com

MR BUNCH FORMAL WEAR is another top company in the Birmingham area that is known for its formal ware and also for their customer service. They offer a very large variety of dresses from the simple classic prom dress to the more modern elegant dress. You will have to make an appointment with them at one of their seven locations around the city of Birmingham to be fitted for a dress. They do offer alterations by appointment and you will also need an appointment to choose your dress. Mr Bunch Formal Wear will beat any competitors price on there dresses and with this company you get a level of personal service that will make your special day even more special. They offer outfit matching for you and your date so its a one stop shop for the dress and the tux. They are open Monday-Friday from 8:00-6:00 and on Saturdays from 9:00-5:00 Make sure that you make your appointment at least two weeks in advance so that you can be sure to get the dress you want by the time that you need it.

Mr Bunch Formal Wear:

205-252-3600

2420 1st Avenue North
Birmingham, Alabama 35203

www.mrbunchformalwear.com

Davids Bridal is well known for their formal wear and have a huge selection of dresses available in just about any style that you can think of. Everything from the simple prom dress to the crazy outgoing styles of the year. They have many sizes available from 0-26. They offer alterations and pinning with appointment and have more styles of dresses,accesories,shoes,jewlrey and wraps then just about anyone out there. If you go onto the Davids prom website you can even create a "promtourage" which will allow you to dress everyone in the prom party before you buy the real deal. Dresses range in price from anywhere between 149.00 to 500.00 and they also have an online outlet and many cute dresses on clearance you can get a dress for 39.00 on the website! Make an appointment with Davids Bridal and you will be on your way to a fun filled,well dressed prom!

Davids Bridal:

David's Bridal
1723 Montgomery Hwy S
Hoover, AL 35244

Phone: 205-982-9388
Alterations: 205-982-2854

Store Hours:
M-F: 11:00AM - 9:00PM
Sat: 10:00AM - 7:00PM
Sun: 12:00PM - 6:00PM

www.davidsbridal.com

THE PROM AND PAGEANT PLACE is a hip place to get your prom dress from in Birmingham Alabama. They offer a larger variety of sizes and dresses. They are have gowns that no one else in the city carries and with so many to choose from you are sure to find one that you like. They have sizes from 0-30 and in many different price ranges. I looked at some of these dresses on their website and they are HOT! They have coutour dresses and glamourous dresses and of course the simple prom dress. They have accesories,shoes, and all the extras that you could possibly need. If they dont have the dress in stock that you want they can special order it and if you take one of their pageant training classes they will give you 10% off your dress. Their prom hours are Monday through Friday from 10:30-6:30 and on Saturday from 10:00- 5:00 They can help you get into the dress that you really just have to have.

The Prom And Pageant Place:

2472 Old Springville Rd
Birmingham, AL 35215

205-854-0409

www.promandpageantplace.com

PROMS PAGEANTS AND BEAUTIFUL is a small boutique that offers a variety of prom dresses in many sizes. The offer very unique styles of dresses from the plain and simple to the extravagent and elegant. Alterations are available and the standard at this boutique for customer service will make the event planning even more special. They offer shoes,jewlrey and the accesories you would need to add the finishing touches to your dress. They offer a layaway plan which is an excelent bonus. If you cant find a certain dress that you like they can order one for you and fit it to the size that you need. You will need to make an appointment and their hours vary upon this. You will definately be able to find the prom dress that you need here! You can view the collections available on www.moncheribride.com Have a great prom!

Proms Pageants and Beautiful

670 Montgomery Highway,
Birmingham, AL 35216

205-978-9944