Bridal dress shopping can be the ultimate girl time or a stressful experience.
Even if you are a seasoned shopping aficionado, shopping for a wedding dress
is a completely different experience. Fortunately, your bridal appointment will be
successful if you remember these shopping tips.
Your
Research
DO
Build your confidence before shopping
by gathering basic knowledge of wedding
dresses. Do some simple research on dress
styles and silhouettes, designers whose
aesthetic matches yours and the colors you
like best (yes, there are actually many shades
of white). If you can communicate with your
sales rep in her language, your appointment
will be more successful.
Start
shopping early
DO
Some brides will not start shopping until
they have lost 10 more pounds. This is a
mistake! The process can be stressful, and
the added pressure of a tight deadline adds
unnecessary drama. Try to begin shopping
9-12 months before your wedding.
Pro Tip: If you are worried about a swing in
weight, find a corset style gown.
Bring a strapless bra
DO
and pair of heels
If you want to see exactly how the dress will
look, have these items handy. Some dresses
will look completely differently with a good
foundation or when they are lifted just an
inch or two with a pair of heels.
56 Woodlands Bride - Spring 2017