The fastidious bride-to-be can find the perfect Wedding Dresses at any of the aforementioned. However, it may not be a great idea to purchase a dress before seeing it in person, i.e., on the Internet. There are simply too many unknowns, and even if the price is right, alterations are almost always required when you buy a dress online. Most women who have never shopped for Designer Party Dresses before have no idea how expensive it is to hire a seamstress to make even minor alterations. So, that deal that looked so good on your computer screen might end up costing you lots of extra money. What's a good alternative? Department and discount stores often offer a nice selection of Informal Wedding Dresses, but they are not specialists.