The wedding dress is the center of wedding ceremony planning for many future brides. Whether you’re eloping or are having a 300 person affair, the dress is an important choice for any bride.
Since her wedding day is the bride’s time to shine, the gown is a major consideration in wedding planning. Here are some tips to help you find that perfect dress.
Searching for your wedding gown
For many brides, their dress takes the center stage when wedding planning. Sometimes, the search for the perfect wedding gown starts in childhood! To find the ideal wedding dress for you, it is always best to prepare and plan ahead.
There are many things to consider before shopping for a wedding dress. Start by conducting some simple research about wedding gowns. This very important because this research will serve as your guide in choosing that dream wedding dress.
Research can be done online or by reading bridal magazines. Both will inform you of the latest designs and trends for the season. When you are conducting your research online, check out helpful tools from major wedding retailers. One helpful tool is David’s Bridal “Find Your Dress” quiz.
Choose your wedding dress based on your body style
Know your own body type. This is one of the basic guidelines in finding the perfect wedding dress. Knowing your own body type, you can match the best dress shapes and styles to compliment you. Whether you are tall, short, petite, chubby, pear-shaped, have long neck, full hips, full waist, there is always a perfect dress shape for you.
Familiarizing yourself with the available wedding dress shapes, styles, and designs will make it easier to find that dream dress. Available wedding dress shapes include two-piece ball gowns, A-line Princess dresses, Empire cut dresses, and Mermaid dresses. Straight line, strapless, halter, or tube dresses are other choices. Variations of each shape are also possible when custom made.
Plan ahead to say yes to the dress
Don’t be overwhelmed with sales talk. When shopping for your dream dress, be confident in yourself and what you want. On the other hand, many sales people have years of experience. They can make valuable suggestions. Just make sure you are not overwhelmed by an aggressive sales pitch.
Plan your budget carefully. Before setting your foot out in any bridal store for wedding gown shopping, make sure you know your budget limit. Although the dress is important, remember it is only a small part of your budget for the big day. To be safe, allot at least $1000 to $2000 for your dress—of course depending on your financial status.
