Wedding dress shopping can be the most exciting yet stressful part of wedding planning. Why wouldn’t it be? It’s The One Dress you’ve been dreaming about long before you found a life-long partner and got engaged.
Even though movies and TV shows have made this process seem effortless, there is a lot you need to keep in mind when you’re wedding dress shopping.
In this blog post, we’ve prepared top 5 tips for wedding dress shopping checklist for you to make sure the whole process goes smoothly.
Beautiful bride looking for a dress of her dreams
Do Your Research
Before you get excited about shopping, you need to do your research about the kind of dress you want. Feel free to take out pages from bridal magazines. Look through Pinterest boards to find inspiration for your dream gown.
When you’ve done your research, it’ll be easier for you to narrow down your choices. Besides, your consultant will help you find the perfect dress.
Bride preparing for the Big Day
Set a Budget for Wedding Dress
Even if you’ve started your wedding dress shopping early, you shouldn’t waste your time trying on dresses that are well beyond your price range. You must set a budget and make active efforts to stick to it.
Your budget should include the cost of taxes, alterations, embellishments, your veil, jewelry, and shoes, as well as the actual price of the gown. These can add up pretty quickly if you’re not careful.
Beautiful wedding dress and shoes
Only Bring A Few People Who Are Close to You
Avoid bringing a huge crew of relatives and friends when you’re shopping for your bridal gown. The last thing you want is other people’s opinions dictating what you should wear on YOUR special day.
Only take a few people whose opinion matters the most to you. It will help avoid wasting time trying out a bunch of dresses other people have picked out. Don’t forget to ask the consultant when your measurements will be taken and how long it could take for the alterations to be made.
This is important in case your event gets postponed due to an unforeseen national crisis. Try to get your final measurements taken as close to the date as possible. Also, don’t forget about a plan B if things change at a moment’s notice.
Bride and her bridesmaids
Remember to Move around When You Try on the Dress
When you’re wedding dress shopping, you’re expected to stand on a pedestal in front of a large mirror to have a complete 360-degree view of your gown.
Since you’ll spend most of your wedding day walking around, you should spend some time walking or sitting in the gown after trying it on. This will show if you’re able to move freely and feel comfortable in the dress.
Bride and bridesmaids walking around
Don’t Be Afraid to Step out of Your Comfort Zone
Remember not to make any judgments before trying on a dress the consultant may have picked out. Some dresses may not look as good on the hanger as they look on your body. You’ll find out when you give them a chance.
Your consultant’s job is to make sure the dresses they’ve picked for you match the style you have in mind. You must give them the benefit of the doubt and get ready to be pleasantly surprised.
Happy newly married couple
Final Words
Keep these tips in mind to have an enjoyable shopping experience. If there’s even a single thing about your gown that you’re not sure of, there’s no reason to buy it as there are many bridal gowns out there. You should rather spend your money on a dress that you can’t take your eyes off, instead of buying a dress that you’ll end up hating.
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