Do your homework
Flip through bridal magazines or
search through on internet to find styles and designers you
love.
Be realistic and open-minded
What looks fabulous on a
model may not flatter your
figure. Choose a gown that hides
your flaws and plays up your
best features.
Find your style
Are you a classic or modern
bride? Bohemian or glamorous
bride? Find a dress that
suits your personal style.
Get recommendations
Listen to what friends and
brides in your area have to say
about
dress shop. If you find the
service is bad, move on: You'll
be dealing with the salon for
months, and poor customer
service during try-on could
mean difficulties when it comes
time to order and pick up your
wedding dress.
Schedule appointments
Some salons allow walk-ins,
but by booking an appointment
you'll be guaranteed that a
consultant will have time to
help you. But don't overload:
Limit your appointments to two a
day. Cramming three salons into
one afternoon will leave you
tired and stressed.
Money matters
Be honest about what you can
spend, and tell your consultant
what that amount is up front.
You'll only create heartbreak
for yourself if you try on and
love a wedding dress that you
can't afford.
Dress the part
Put on makeup, bring heels,
and style your hair for the best
idea of how you will look on
your wedding day. Also be sure
to wear nice lingerie for when
you're standing around between
try-on.
Lots of inspiration
Don't forget to bring along
magazine photos, magazine
ads even your grandma's wedding
album to give salon staffers an
idea of what you want. Your
consultant will pull dresses
based on this information.
Consider wedding location,
time of day and formality
It is important to think
about the location and setting
of your wedding, the time of day
of your wedding, and whether you
are having a formal or
semi-formal wedding. Answering
these questions will help
dictate your dress options. You
probably won't want a very
formal gown for an afternoon
beach wedding. (see below
picture match to wedding theme).
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Beach
Wedding
-
Garden
wedding
-
Wedding Dress
match with wedding theme (
yellow & orange)
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Wedding Dress
match with wedding theme
(blue & red)
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Garden
wedding
Who to bring
Don't invite a crowd of
people with you. Two people,
your mom and a close friend, are
plenty. Three or more will make
decision-making stressful and
difficult, especially if they're
offering conflicting opinions.
Sleep on it
There's no need to make a
rush decision, especially since
many bridal salons charge a
steep fee for returning a gown,
or don't allow refunds at all
