Shipping Policies
WE STOCK THOUSANDS OF COMMUNION DRESSES, VEILS & ACCESSORIES WHICH SHIP IN 1-2 BUSINESS DAYS.
In stock dresses usually ship same day if ordered by 10:00am ET (subject to availability). We will notify you via email if merchandise is sold out. Please check your email and spam folder regularly for updates
We have included a "wear date" box in our checkout. If we are unable to meet your date, we will contact you with substitutes or ask if you prefer to cancel. This assists us in meeting your needs but it does not guarantee your order will arrive by the date desired and FirstCommunions.com is not liable for reimbursement for shipping if delivery is not met.
Estimated Arrival Dates and Shipping Rates:
First Communion season is extremely busy so please allow sufficient time for your order to be properly processed and shipped. Orders are filled in the order in which they are received. Some style dresses ship directly from our suppliers so please expect to receive multiple packages if ordering accessories or gift items. Note: orders shipping overseas may require additional processing time.
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Rosary Beads and Jewelry usually ship in 7-10 business days. These items may ship separately from other items on order
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Edible Favors ship in about 2-5 business days and will ship separately from other items
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International orders will ship when all items become available (we order gifts, rosary beads and jewelry as needed from our suppliers so allow 1-2 weeks if ordering these items. Most international orders are $34.95 shipping which is global priority mail (US Postal Service). If you require global express, please let us know. Additional $15 shipping required.
NOTICE: During first communion season (January-May) we are extremely busy and inventory is available while supplies last. We will notify you via email promptly to allow you the opportunity to substitute or cancel. Due to very high volume, we are unable to call customers for updates so please check your email (and spam folder) regularly.
Ground Delivery (USA) takes 1-5 business days (depending on your location) .Shipping fee starts at $7.95 and is dependant on total cost. Processing time applies. free ground shipping on exchanges within USA and 50% off international shipping on exchanges (first class international)
APO and FPO Shipments: All shipments to military bases are via US Priority Mail.
International Shipping-We ship via US Postal Service First Class Mail. Most packages arrive within 20 business days (depending on destination and Customs). Choose "International Shipping" box when you begin checking out. Customer is responsible for any custom fees or taxes which may be applied by your country. If ordering multiple items, your order will ship when all items become available. International shipping is $34.95 ($15.95 shipping on exchanges) NOTE: We are unable to guarantee a delivery date so if your wear date is within 30 days, we will need to upgrade to either global priority mail (average 10-15 days) or express (7 days) (additional shipping charges will be required)
Express Delivery (within continental United States)-usually arrives in 1-3 business days*. Express shipping starts at $35.00 (an adjustment may be made for large or heavy packages). Cutoff for weekend delivery is prior Tuesday* Business days are Monday-Friday (excluding legal holidays) PROCESSING TIME STILL APPLIES
*Please note:Choosing Express Delivery does not mean that you will receive your order the next day.Normal processing time can take several days for in stock items. This includes processing credit card information, preparing invoices and packing slips, packing products and shipping. We cannot accept responsibility if express shipments do not arrive in time required. For this reason, we strongly suggest you allow sufficient time for your order to be processed properly.
NOTE: We do not ship on weekends of legal holidays
Christian Expressions Distribution Center & Showroom
245 Phenix Avenue
Cranston, Rhode Island 02920 USA
Mailing Address
Christian Expressions
PO Box 10098
Cranston, Rhode Island 02910 USA
note: unauthorized returns or shipments will be returned at the shippers expense. Please click our return policy link for instructions