How to Buy a Wedding Dress

From LoveToKnow Weddings

If you’re like most women, you dreamed of your wedding day since you were a little girl. The groom’s face may have changed as the years went by, but the one constant was how you picture yourself walking down the aisle in a stunning wedding dress. Now that your dream is becoming a reality, it’s time to shop for the perfect gown. There’s just one problem. There are so many beautiful styles to choose from. How does one find the perfect wedding dress?

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Wedding Dress Shopping Tips

You’ll probably want to take a family member or close friend or two with you when you try on dresses. Since this is the most important dress you’ll ever wear, you want it to look perfect. The person you take with you should give an honest opinion. “Fine” and “Okay” are not acceptable answers. You want to look “Fabulous!”

When you arrive at your first appointment, show the sales person the pictures of the dresses you culled from wedding magazines. Before she runs off to get similar models, make sure she knows your price range. This will save both of you from wasting time. Soon she’ll be out with an armful of affordable wedding dresses. Try each one on, seeking the opinion of your guests.

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Some More Tips for Finding the Perfect Wedding Dress

Comfort: Does the dress fit properly? Is it bulky or heavy? Remember, you’re going to be wearing this for the better part of a day. You may think you can handle the itchy lace, but the reality is: after an hour or two, it might drive you batty. Will you be able to sit? Fit in the limo? Can you walk freely?

Pictures: The camera really does add ten pounds. If you look in the mirror and you’re sure your dream dress makes you look a little heavy, think of how you’ll look in pictures. Don’t let your dress overwhelm you. If it looks to poufy, it probably is.

Time: It takes time to order a dress. Once it’s in, it will need to be fitted and altered. Make sure your dress isn’t left until the last minute. You may end up paying hefty fees for rush jobs. Shop for a wedding dress at least six months in advance – preferably longer.

Seasons: Dress according to the season. The last thing you want to do is wear a heavy, long sleeved dress in the summer. Likewise is wearing a summer frock when the temperatures are artic. Be practical. Don’t suffer a heat stroke because you wore a winter dress in ninety degree heat.

Diet: It’s fine to slim down for your wedding, but you also want your dress to fit properly. Once you have your final fitting, there should be no more dieting.

Try on more than one dress, the style of your dreams may not look as you intended. By looking at several styles, you’ll be able to find the gown that flatters you the most.

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Have Fun

Finding the perfect wedding gown should be fun, not a chore. Invite your favorite people along, have lunch and make a day of it. Don’t let this be a stressful time. After all, you’re buying the dress of your dreams.

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