The Wedding Dress is a Reflection of Your Style

Understanding the key elements of a dress and being able to differentiate what styles are flattering for different body shapes/types will point you in the . This knowledge will help you determine the most flattering wedding dresses for your body type and also give you the confidence to visit your local bridal boutique and speak intelligently to your sales person about what you are looking for. With easily accessible resources such as the Internet and wedding related books and magazines, you will quickly become an expert on wedding dresses & gowns and find yourself the dress of your dreams.

Flip through your favorite bridal magazines
(since you have already obtained a subscription to at least 10 different ones) to get an idea of what kind of dress you want. With this idea in mind, you can save time searching for the gown that fits your specific criteria.

Start searching for your gown early! If you need alternations, special modifications, or sizing, it can take several weeks up to a couple of months. The sooner you start shopping the better.

Establish (and adhere) to a realistic budget. Let’s face it—weddings are not cheap. If you are aware of how much you can realistically spend on your wedding dress, you won’t run the risk of falling madly in love with something you simply can’t afford.

Take only one or two people with you. It is less stressful having only a couple of close friends with you as you shop for a wedding dress, first and foremost, because you will then avoid being bombarded with a slew of differing opinions urging you and coaxing you. Your closest friends will be encouraging and enthusiastic as you locate and pinpoint your ideal wedding gown. Remember: This is your wedding and your gown, not your mother-in-law’s or your room-mate’s. It’s your day. The bride is boss.

Finding the perfect wedding dress can be a lot of fun: trying on all the different dresses, feeling like a princess and being treated like a Queen all day! It can also be a lot of stress, particularly if you’re finding it difficult to find that ‘perfect’ wedding dress.




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