How Do You Sell Dresses at Such Low Prices?

Happy Endings Bridal is able to offer its dresses online 50% - 80% off retail prices for 2 key reasons.
--We operate with lower overheads than a local retail stores. We do not need to rent the store and employ sales staff or an alterations department.

How about the Quality of your Dresses?

All our dresses are quality guaranteed. We have passed SGS, and now we are preparing to apply ISO9001 and ISO14001 to improve our competitive power. Also, our QC staff will check all the items carefully, when there’s no problem, items will be shipped out.

What materials do you usually use on your wedding dress products?

--Chiffon: Delicate, sheer, and transparent -- made from silk or rayon, with a soft finish; often layered because of its transparency, making it popular for over skirts, sheer sleeves, and wraps.
--Organza: Crisp and sheer like chiffon, with a stiffer texture similar in effect to tulle, but more flowing; popular for skirts, sleeves, backs, and overlays.
--Satin: A heavy, smooth fabric with a high sheen on one side; very common in bridal gowns.
--Silk: The most sought-after, cherished fiber for wedding dresses (and also the most expensive).
--Silk-Like Satin: A smooth silk satin, with a glossy front and matte back.
--Taffeta: Crisp and smooth, with a slight rib.
--Tulle: Netting made of silk, nylon, or rayon; used primarily for skirts and veils (think ballerina tutus).

How can I see a swatch of the colour I'm interested in before I order?

We do have fabric swatches available for purchase for only R250.00 per fabric type such as satin, chiffon and Martin, but you will also need to pay the shipping cost.

Colour Chart

How do I decide what size to order?

You can choose a standard size or give us your custom measurements. Please view our Size Charts Prior to selecting your size to order, we suggest reviewing the information provided in How to Measure. Even if there is some fluctuation in the size you need, all our dresses are made with a margin for modification or alteration. The modification or alteration can be made by your local tailor.

Size Chart

What modifications and alterations are normally done to a dress to make it fit?

A number of alterations can be made:
--Side seams and Back Seams - The side seams and back seam in the torso can be taken in or let out to make a wedding dress fit a bride. This is true even for gowns ordered to size. Wedding gowns are usually made to allow the side seams to be let out up to 3 inches or 1-2 sizes.
Additionally, the back seam often can be let out slightly to size up further.
--Shoulders - It is also common for shoulder seams to be taken in to bring up a gown.
--Hem - The length of a dress can be shortened only and is affected by the height of the shoe you are planning to wear. Some gowns can only be shortened from the waist. Other gowns can only be shortened by taking up the hemline.
--Bustle - The bustle is a way to hook the train up in the back so that the dress can be worn comfortably after the ceremony. Bustling a dress is part of the alterations for any gown that has an attached train.

Will I be required to pay import duty by my country's Custom House?

Based on our past experiences, most of the countries do not charge import duty on low volume personal imports.

What is the delivery time for orders?

It will take 20-25 working days to tailor your wedding dresses and formal dresses by the professional dressmaker. Also it will take about 3-7 working days for the package to travel from our facilities to your destination, the exact shipping time is based on the shipping company as well as customs clearance.

What payment methods do you accept?

Unfortunately we only accept EFT transactions or cash deposits.

What about pressing?

We have two kinds rush order for your choosing as bellow:
--7-day rush order, which means 7 days time to finish, extra fee is R1200.00
--15-day rush order, which means 15 days time to finish, extra fee is R750.00

Are these used dresses?

All gowns and products we offer are brand new. We do not accept or offer resale items. If you find anything wrong, you can contact us for a satisfactory resolution, such as exchange or refund.

Will my dress exactly match the color I see on your website?

There might be a slight difference between the actual dress’s color and what you see in the photo depending on your computer monitor’s display settings.

How can I trace my order?

Once your order has been shipped, we will normally send you a dispatch notification with a tracking number through email. \

How can I track my order status?

Please feel free to contact the carrier to track your package. Or, please do not hesitate to contact us for the latest updates on your order status. We are more than happy to further assist you.

Specific Standard Processing Time

Whether you choose a standard size or give us your custom measurements, all our dresses and tuxedos/suits are personally tailored for you from scratch. Below showing is for wedding dresses, bridal party dresses and special occasion dresses.

We pride ourselves on the standard processing time while all our dresses are made with guarantee quality, gorgeous in the design and every detail, comfy fit as well.

			Designer Dresses
Order Confirmation Once your order is complete, your order information will be sent to tailors, and the making of your dress now begins! 1 Day
Designing After reviewing your order, our dress-makers will begin the designing process. Model making is the first true step toward custom tailoring your dress. 1 Day
Materializing Dress-makers will then spend time to carefully pick out the materials your dress will be made with. 0.5 Day
Tailoring Once everything is decided, the dress-makers will start tailoring your dress according to your specified requests 0.5 Day	.
Sewing Your dress is sewn together by professional tailors. 2 Days
Embroidering Each dress is carefully sewed according to the type of design. Different types of dresses will have different types of embroidery; the time to finish varies as well. 6-8 Days
Final Touches Finally, the dress-makers will finish up with the little touches 7-10 Days	.
Quality Control The dress-makers will examine the dress to see if it is what you ordered. 1 Day
Last Day Our site will examine the finished dress again before shipping it out, checking with your order to make sure it is just the way you want it! 1 Day
1. For Women Choose the right special occasion dress, wedding gown, or formal dress style for your body-type and desired look. The fit guide also works for special occasion dresses, bridesmaid dresses. 1.1 Ball Gown or Pick Up *Perfect fit If you have a slim-hipped figure and a full bust, the Full Skirt shape will balance top and bottom perfectly, giving you that "fairytale bride" look. This style or Princess is generally thought of as the most romantic shapes. *What to avoid Avoid the Full Skirt if you are not full busted, as it will make your bust look smaller. If you are petite, avoid this option because you will disappear into the dress! If you have wide hips, avoid the Full Skirt because it will over emphasize them. 1.2 Princess or Empire Line *Perfect fit This is another fairytale look. Starting the waistline beneath the bust works well for smaller busts, and the long line makes petite brides look taller. For the ultimate romantic style, this one won't let you down. The Princess style will also do a marvellous job at covering up wider hips. *What to avoid The long line makes tall brides look taller. If you have a marvelous figure and want to show it off, a figure-hugging dress might be preferable, but it is difficult to find too much wrong with the Princess style, which is probably why it is so popular. 1.3 A Line *Perfect fit This is like the Princess but the tighter bodice hugs the waist, so it flatters slim waistlines while making the most of the bust. If you have wider hips, the A-Line will cover them up effectively. *What to avoid If you have a fuller figure, you may choose not to have a dress which hugs the form quite so closely. The tighter bodice will tend to draw attention to a smaller bust. 1.4 Sheath(Bias Cut) *Perfect fit If you are slim and want to look very chic, the sheath is for you. This is the dress for the bride with the perfect figure. The sheath flatters tall girls, but is also complimentary for a petite figure. The cloth of the sheath is diagonal, giving a different fit to the Column, described below. *What to avoid A sheath dress hugs the hips, so if you are fuller in the hip, avoid this style. It will show off a perfect curvy figure, but if there are curves where you don't want them, they'll show too! 1.5 Column *Perfect fit Like the sheath but with a straight weft and vertical seams, the Column dress hugs the figure and looks great on tall, willowy women. This is the one to give you that catwalk look! The unbroken line will also work well for a more petite figure. *What to avoid The Column shape sits quite close to the body, so if you have fuller hips, this will tend to emphasize them. 1.6 Trumper/Mermaid (fit to flare) *Perfect fit The trumpet style wedding dresses clings to your entire beautiful body starting from bust to the knees. Its very stylish and sexy look reflects your curves and create enormous amount of confidence and poise in your personality. *What to avoid Like sheath dress, these hug the hips, so they’re normally not suitable for the women with wide hips. 1.7 Short Gown *Perfect fit For the super sassy bride, the increasingly popular bridal mini ends well above the knees and is perfect for showing off a pair of sexy pins. *What to avoid It is best suited for informal or outdoor weddings and is especially appropriate for summer beach weddings. Equally flattering for taller brides with long legs or shorter brides who want to appear taller on their special day. Wedding Dress/Bridesmaid Dress/Mother of The Bride Dress/Occasion Dress Size Chart (in inches) EUROPE 32 34 36 38 40 42 44 46 48 50 52 54 56 58 US 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26 28 UK 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26 28 30 Bust 33 34 35 36 37 39 40 42 43 45 47 49 52 53 Waist 26 27 28 29 30 32 33 35 36 38 40 43 46 48 Hips 36 37 38 39 40 42 43 45 46 48 50 52 55 56 Standard Length from Shoulder to Floor: 60 inches (152.4cm) - Height From 165cm-170cm Wedding Dress/Bridesmaid Dress/Mother of The Bride Dress/Occasion Dress Size Chart (in Centimeters) EUROPE 32 34 36 38 40 42 44 46 48 50 52 54 56 58 US 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26 28 UK 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26 28 30 Bust 84 86 89 91 94 99 102 107 109 114 119 124 132 135 Waist 66 69 71 74 76 81 84 89 91 97 102 109 117 122 Hips 91 94 97 99 102 107 109 114 117 122 127 132 140 142 Standard Length from Shoulder to Floor: 60 inches (152.4cm) - Height From 165cm-170cm