After getting engaged, the first thing that most women think about is, “What am I going to wear?” Many brides have been dreaming of their wedding since childhood (remember Monica’s wedding binder on Friends?), and have an image in their head of the perfect wedding gown. Others never wear a dress if they don’t have to, and have no idea where to begin. Finding the one gown that truly makes you feel like a bride is a lot like finding the right man to marry – for some women it’s love at first sight, while for others it seems like an endless search! Keep these tips in mind when you start your hunt, and hopefully you will find bridal gown shopping to be a wonderful experience.
- Have a solid idea of when and where your wedding will be before starting to shop for a gown. It makes it very difficult for the consultant to assist you if you have no idea yet about the general style of your wedding. Also, some gowns need to be ordered at least six months in advance, so if there is a chance that your wedding will be sooner, your consultant definitely needs to know.
- Make an appointment with bridal salons before setting out. A fine salon does not allow you to try on gowns without the assistance of their staff (in many places, the gowns are not even out where you can look through them). If you show up on a busy Saturday without an appointment, you will be very disappointed if no one is available to help you.
- When you do go to your appointment, wear the proper undergarments. You will want to bring a strapless bra if you have one that you like (if you don’t, the salon can provide you with one). And, for heaven’s sake, remember to wear underwear! You would be amazed how many women don’t routinely wear them, but I guarantee that no shop will let you try on their dresses without panties!
- Do not bring an entourage when you go gown shopping. You’ve heard the expression, “Too many cooks spoil the soup?” – it applies to bridal gown selection as well. One or two people is the most that you should bring. Choose wisely – you may have to bring your mother, but if you do not have similar taste, make sure that your second person you invite will see things from your point of view. If you have too many friends or family members with you, they end up just chatting with each other, and lose focus on helping the bride with her selection.
- Bring pictures from magazines of styles that strike your fancy. Even if you only like the top of one, and the bottom of another, it will give your consultant a quick way to learn your taste in gowns (most appointments last only an hour, so it helps to come prepared with ideas).
- Be open to suggestion. Your bridal consultant has worked with hundreds of women, and can tell at a glance what styles will be most flattering to your figure. She will also be intimately familiar with the gowns in her shop, and will know which ones look terrible on the hanger but beautiful on a bride. You might be pleasantly surprised.
- Do not be discouraged if the sample dresses do not fit. Salons stock the samples in only one size (because they have to buy all of their sample gowns – the designers do not provide them), but don’t get hung up on if it is too large or too small. Your gown will be ordered based on your actual measurements. Also, be aware that sizing for bridal gowns is not the same as for other clothing. It is common to order a dress two sizes larger than your usual size. If you are concerned, review the designer’s size chart with your consultant. And remember, no one will see the number inside the gown, only how well it fits you. (Cut out the tag if the number offends you!)
- When you find the gown that takes your breath away or brings a tear to your eye, order it! You would be surprised how often the very first gown that a bride tries on turns out to be “the one”. Sometimes brides feel like they can’t commit to a dress until they have tried on hundreds, but it is silly to waste your time once you have fallen in love with a gown. After you decide on your dress, you will still have the fun of choosing your bridal jewelry, headpiece, veil, and other accessories. You will find that selecting your bridal jewelry is much easier than it was to choose the perfect gown, since you will be able to draw inspiration from the style of your dress.
- Don’t take gown shopping too seriously! Enjoy the process; it’s a once in a lifetime experience, and it’s not every day that you get to feel like a princess wearing a spectacular gown.
Briget has many years helping clients select jewelry and accessories. Do you have a subject you would like her to talk about? Contact us at SilverlandJewelry.com
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Author: Bridget Mora
Article Source: EzineArticles.com
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