Picking The Right Wedding Dress

Brides… you typically imagine what kind of dress you are going to have from a young age, right? You might imagine this big, poofy and sparkly dress. Fit for a princess. Or, you might imagine something more relaxed, so you are more of the star than the dress is. Sometimes, though, going dress shopping can become overwhelming with all of the different styles. Especially with the dresses that are currently in style versus the dress that you have imagined for many years. You might look at the dress that you have imagined yourself wearing since you were a little girl and try it on and be disappointed because it’s not what you expected it to be. However, don’t be discouraged! Your body shape might have changed or your style might have changed. It’s important to find a dress that fits you, your body, the style and theme of your wedding, and the season in which you are having your wedding. Below are a few tips to pick the right wedding dress for you.

Start over and do your research
Yes, you might have imagined a certain dress from day one. But, start fresh. Wipe your Pinterest board from your mind and start with a new one. Begin with looking through magazines that are showing the hottest styles now. Then, see if you can go and peek in a store window or browse through a store to start eliminating certain styles or start to get an understanding of what you could see yourself in. 

Be open minded
This goes hand in hand with the last tip. Like wiping away your expectations, be open to trying on dresses you never thought you would. You never know, you may end up finding your perfect dress and it could be the one you never thought in a million years you would pick. 

Begin dress shopping early on in the planning stages
Dresses can take a long time to produce and it can be hard to pick the right one, which can make the process longer. We suggest putting dress shopping as one of the first tasks to begin when first starting the wedding planning process. 

Have your overall budget in mind and go from there
It’s important to budget out every little thing for your wedding, and the dress is no exception. Before your first appointment, talk it over with your spouse and family members to decide on what would be a good price for the dress and who is paying for the dress. It could help when you are researching dresses to look at prices associated with those dresses to get an idea of what you could be spending. 

Plan for non-obvious costs into your budget
Going along with the budget, it’s important to include other wardrobe costs into your overall dress budget. Remember, you will have alterations and lingerie should be bought. Along with shoes and other accessories, like your veil. Not to mention the cleaning and preserving expenses for your dress after the wedding. 

Pick 3 adjectives to describe your dream dress
Once you have done your research and decided on a budget, it’s helpful to come up with 3 words that would describe your dream dress before going in for an appointment. Going in with a clear vision of how you want to look on your big day is so important. Choosing just three words can help to narrow down your exact vision. 

Overall, have fun with it because dress shopping is supposed to be fun! It’s what our inner little girl has always dreamed of. You are getting to be a princess and play dress up. It shouldn’t have to be stressful or overwhelming. It’s perfectly OK to have fun with it!