When prepping for a wedding most brides would put dress shopping towards the top of the list for importance and things to get done. It can be such an exciting event and will really set the mood of your wedding. You are the person everyone is attending for so of course you want to look and feel your best! We’re here with three tips to make wedding dress shopping easier and enjoyable.
First things first, you’ve set the budget for the wedding and are navigating where the dress fits into that. Maybe the dress is being gifted from a relative and has given a price range. However, wedding dresses often need a few alterations and adjustments and that can be overlooked or forgotten about. You might also want to budget in a steaming the day before to make sure that dress is at the best condition it can be! These are both additional expenses that should be included in your dress budget.
You’ve set the budget, you have an appointment for shopping, and now you’re wondering who needs to be the people invited on this adventure. Choose this group wisely! After calling the bridal salon or boutique to confirm how many guests can be in your party, think about some key factors in what you’re expecting from those giving advice. Try and pick people who will be positive and excited for you! You may love your cynical friend’s humor but for this it might be overwhelming if it feels they are finding negatives in everything. Keep in mind that the more people you take for trying on dresses, the more opinions there will be. If this happens and you’re unsure and overwhelmed- it’s ok to leave and come back another time! Do not feel pressured or forced to pick a dress on the first go.
Budget and support group are set and now it is time to go try dresses! Whether you’re going for a bold ballgown, a sleek mermaid, or a chic a-line keep in mind the length of time you’ll be wearing it and season. Depending on those factors, you might want to also consider a separate dress for your reception. The bigger the dress the heavier, hotter, and harder it will be to navigate the reception. Opt for a fun reception dress that keeps you cool and gives you the freedom to really enjoy everything your reception has to offer!
Wedding dress shopping can be both stressful and exciting. Hopefully with these tips, some of that stress is taken away and you can now focus on finding the dress that you absolutely love and feel like a beautiful bride in.
