Domestic Shipping Instructions

This is for the submission of dresses to Encore Ballroom Couture for appraisal.

You may ship your dresses through FedEx, which is our shipping company of choice. All shipments through FedEx come with a tracking number. You may send your package with direct signature required. If you prefer this option, please email us and we will provide our studio address to ship to. (The United States Postal Service (USPS) does not allow FedEx shipments to P.O. Boxes.) Once shipped, please email your ship date and tracking number, so that we can anticipate delivery.

You may ship your dresses through UPS Air or Ground. All shipments through UPS come with a tracking number. You may send your package with signature required. If you prefer this option, please email us and we will provide our studio address to ship to. (The United States Postal Service (USPS) does not allow UPS shipments to P.O. Boxes.) Once shipped, please email your tracking number, so that we can anticipate delivery.

You may ship your dresses through the United States Postal Service (USPS) for delivery to our P.O. Box. It is mandatory for you to send your USPS package with signature required and tracking number. Mail your dresses to Encore Ballroom Couture, Attn: Julie Wilson, P.O. Box 981, Annandale, VA 22003. Please email your tracking number, so that we can anticipate delivery. If you would like to ship to our studio address instead of our P.O. Box through USPS, please email us and we will provide our studio address to ship to.

Please pay for the shipping label through your local shipping facility. You may use your account numbers for FedEx or UPS. We will email you once the dresses have been received.

Note:  Purchasing insurance for your package is completely at your discretion. Each carrier offers different options for insuring packages.

Note:  We would recommend placing each dress and any accompanying accessories within a plastic zip top bag in case your shipping box would get wet or be exposed to moisture during transit.

Note:  Please remember to include a check inside your shipping box for your appraisal fee, $75 per dress, payable to Encore Ballroom Couture.

Special Note: Red text denotes the most urgent shipping option for the carriers. We are thrilled to provide these same day services for your most urgent shipping needs!