The Do's and Don'ts of Wedding Dress Shopping
This may be the most important dress you will ever purchase!. It may as well be the most expensive one as well. But it completely sets the tone for your wedding day. I believe the wedding dress is the centerpiece of all centerpieces. This dress should represent you to the fullest and immolate all the adjectives you think that best describe you on your wedding day.
1. Do Your Pre-shopping Homework
When you go shopping, you should have already done your research and know what type of dress you want to try on. Have a budget and a price point you won't go over; t and take into account that there are other cost such as alterations, additional accessories, and taxes. To keep the cost down, tTry to find sample sales for the designer you love to help keep down the cost.
2. Be Prepared When Shopping
When you go shopping you should bring all the proper undergarments. Have a shoeBring shoes that will give you the desired , any shoe in the height you want to be in on your wedding day . (keeping in mind if you're taller or shorter thaen your partner, as well as and if you can stand/walk in the heel while balancing your gown). You should scroll through the online store before going in so you already know what they have to offer. Don't waste your time or look at too many dresses . (try on 5 tops). Too many styles can cause confusion or everything just starts looking the same. Give yourself at least 6-8 months to find a dress because some gowns come "order to fit" and are specifically made for you. Keep in mindRemember the time of year, and the location of you wedding/reception and the time of day—. (you may require sleeves, shawl, or something lite to avoid being overheated.)
3. Shopping with a Crew
When it comes to who you bring with you to the appointment, stick with the people who'se opinion you value the most, but be cautious that too many opinions can cloud your judgment and have you feeling differently about yourself. Don't let anyone guilt you into buying something you don't love or trying on something you can't afford. Be mindful that no matter what you wear, it's your confidence that sets the tone— so love what you're in. Trust me when those door open and you appear, everyone will gasp and think you’re beautiful. Tthe amount of tuletulle or size of the bows won't matter.
4. Before you leave
When you’re there, discuss options for alterations for the dressdress alterations, such as removing a item you don't like or adding items you do. Also get a schedule on when you should come in to have alterations to make sure your dress fits perfectly the day of. If you plan to loose weight, wait to you've started losing the weight so you buy a dress that is closest to your size s so that you don't waste tons of money in alterations.
5. Finishing Touches
Lastly, keep your dress a surprise. Ddon't show everyone. Llet the day of be breathe taking. While you're there, trying on veils and jewelry, even if you're not purchasing it from the store you're in. This allows you to get a feel for how it looks or what you want or may not want. (It's free while you're there-have them "jack you up").
Be the beautiful bride you'll love to look at in pictures for years to come.