For many brides the first thing they think about when they begin their wedding
planning is their wedding
dress. Whilst you may thin finding dream wedding dresses is as simple as
taking a trip to your local bridal boutique, there are several things you will
need to consider before you step out of your front door! Follow these tips to
help you find the most important dress you will ever buy.
Style: Dream wedding dresses come in many
different styles, shapes and sizes. Depending on the style of your wedding –
traditional, formal, informal etc, your dream dress should coordinate in terms
of style, shape and color. Decide on whether you want a formal dress or
something less conventional.
Figure: Your dream wedding dress needs to
flatter you like no other outfit! Choosing a dream dresses relies on you picking
dresses which will suit your figure. The assistant at the bridal store should be
able to give you some pointers, but often it is better to simply try on as many
different dresses as possible of all shapes and styles till you find the best
one for you figure.
Simplify your Search: Peruse as many magazines and
online galleries as possible to find wedding dresses which you like. It can
shorten your search time if you have some idea beforehand of the kind of dress
you want or particular designers you like. The internet is a great resource for
this as most designers will have their collections available to view online
along with a list of retailers.
Make Appointments: Most bridal boutiques
work on an appointment only basis if you want to try dresses on. The process of
finding your dream dress is one which should not be rushed so do make
appointments at boutiques where you will get undivided attention from the staff
and for the most part, the privacy of having the store to yourself for a couple
of hours.
Order in Time: Your wedding
dress will need to be made to order unless you are buying it off the peg or
in a sample sale. This can take time and most will need some alterations to
ensure the best fit. Order you dress around six months before the wedding date
to allow for fittings and alterations.
Accessories: Once you have found
your dream dress you will need to think about your accessories such as shoes,
lingerie, veils and headpieces. The trick with accessories is to coordinate key
pieces rather than draping yourself in every available adornment! Once you have
found your accessories, take them with you to your next fitting so you can see
how they work with your dress.
