By Brooke Williams of Balletts Bridal
Once you’re engaged, you’re one step closer to walking down the aisle. But first, you have to find the wedding dress. There’s a lot of pressure on finding the perfect dress and you can go a little crazy trying to get something unique and beautiful. In order to stress yourself out a bit less so you can spend your time on other wedding planning aspects, this list of dos and don’ts will help you make the wedding dress choice.
DO Schedule dress appointments early in the day
If you want to take your time finding the right dress, go in the morning when both you and the attendants in the store are fresh. Later in the deal, the staff members will have dealt with dozens of clients and the dresses will be well worn. The store will likely be less crowded in the morning and you will get full attention.
DON’T Choose based on trends
Wedding dress trends come and go. Take a look at the dress your mother got married in. Is it something anyone would wear today? Forget about today’s trends and find something that makes you feel beautiful. When you find something that is modern and elegant, it might even be timeless and perhaps your own daughter will wear it someday.
DO Focus on finding a good silhouette
Details of the dress are important, but the first thing you need to figure out is what silhouette you want on the dress. Forget about the little details when you first try on gowns and instead, look at the overall shape. Once you have a style picked out, you can look at the details on the dresses that fit the basic criteria.
DON’T Focus on the bottom
If you love the way the dress flows out at the bottom, or the train that drags behind you, you may forget to inspect the top of the gown. Keep in mind that the top of the dress is what most people will notice. IT will also be the part that shows up most in pictures. Take a look at the neck and waistline and all of the details in the upper half of the dresses you are trying on.
Wedding dress stores have mirrors around every corner, but if you are in for a long day of trying on gowns, you need to have a camera handy to help you remember your favorites. As you go through the options, you can flip back to a picture of the first dress you liked to compare without trying it on again.
Give yourself permission to try on as many dresses as you need to, even if it takes several sessions. Dresses look different on hangers than they do on brides. It might take trying on dozens of gowns before you find “the one.” Don’t rush yourself and don’t put a limit on the amount of dresses you say you’ll try before deciding. You’ll know when you know.
Choose one or two ladies you would like to have along with you when you choose your gown. That might mean your mother, a bridesmaid, your sister or anyone else close to you. You shouldn’t feel like you need to have a huge audience, but a trusted opinion or two is key in making an important decision.
Wedding dresses are like women’s pants, they are all different. And all of them can be customized to fit you like a glove. You might have to have dresses pinned in the back in order to get a better idea of what they will look like. Some of them may be way too long or have straps that are too loose. Try to imagine what the dress would look like if it were a perfect fit…because it can be if you choose it!
Finding the right dress can take a lot of time and effort, but once you have it on, you’ll know it’s the one. It took you time to find your husband to be and it will take a bit to settle on a dress as well. But the dress will live on in pictures for years to come. It is important to make the right decision.
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