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Central Coast bridal shops brace for impact of new tariffs on wedding dresses

Bridal shops on the Central Coast are preparing for potential price increases on wedding dresses due to new tariffs.
Earlier this month, the Trump administration implemented a 20% tariff on imports from China, impacting the cost of overseas sourced wedding dresses.
The 20% tariff, along with rising material and shipping costs, could increase wedding dress prices by as much as 50%, raising concerns within the bridal industry as most dresses, or their materials, originate from China.
Christine DiLullo, owner of Epiphany Bridal Boutique in Carmel, stated, "We as a brand have decided that we are currently not going to transfer those costs to our customers," while other shop owners advise buying quickly if you find a dress you love.
As rising costs are passed on to customers at some bridal shops, potentially adding hundreds of dollars to the price, bridal shoppers like Monica Alvarez are considering locally sourced and budget-friendly alternatives, with dress prices ranging from $2 to $5000.

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