On your receipt should be listed the manufacturer, style number, where advertised, color and size, wedding date, any additional charges - over size, extra-long, charges for color change or custom changes, and rush-cut charges. Look at this example:
Elva's Bridal
Boca Raton, Florida
Wedding gown for: Suzy Smith
Mfg: Ilissa, style number 2265
Where advertised:
BRIDE'S June-July, 19__,pg. 54
Color:
White with ivory lace
(no charge for custom color)
Size: 18, extra long
Price: $2,000.00
Over size: $ 60.00
Extra long: $ 80.00
Sub-total: $2,140.00
Tax (6%): $128.40
Total: $2,268.40
Deposit paid: $1,200.00
Balance due: $1,068.40
Wedding Date: June 10th.
(Don't fudge your wedding date. The manufacturer won't change his schedule to get your wedding gown or bridesmaids dresses to you any faster than his schedule allows, unless you're doing a rush-cut).
