Shopping for your wedding dress is by far the most exciting part of planning your big day, but before you hit the shops, there are still a few rules to follow to make the experience memorable. and above all positive.
Research the wedding dresses you like
The first step before setting foot in a wedding dress boutique: do your research! The selection of dresses available in a boutique can be daunting. Identifying your style ahead of time will help you develop a clear idea of what you like.
Flip through magazines, stroll through bridal salons, visit websites, and more. Pinterest is your new best friend! Pin your inspirations without restraint. This will drastically reduce the number of stores you visit as well as the time you spend there. You can also read our article on 2019 wedding dress trends .
Please stick to your budget.
You probably already have an idea of how much budget you want (or can) allocate to your wedding dress. Otherwise, do it! Whether you’re willing to spend $500 or $5,000 on your dream dress, stick to your budget. No trying on overpriced dresses! Because if you can’t afford it anyway, it can only lead to disappointment. Who wants to be reasonable after trying on a Vera Wang dress? Don’t forget to budget for the extras that are usually added to the price of the dress: taxes, alterations, delivery, pressing, etc.
Don’t shop too far ahead
Brides-to-be are usually advised to shop the year before the wedding, or at least 6 months in advance. But not before… The longer there is between the purchase of the dress and the wedding, the more factors there are that can change… Not only your figure, but also… the possibility of a pregnancy, The obligation to postpone the wedding and therefore end up with an off-season dress, the fact of falling in love with another dress in the meantime, changes in the wedding (decoration, clothing for the procession, etc.) which make the dress no longer fit perfectly… Don’t take the risk of being wrong!
But not at the last minute either…
Conversely, avoid procrastinating. Not only do wedding dresses take time to make, but they also often require multiple alterations. Not to mention that rush orders incur, you guessed it, additional charges! Shopping at the last minute will force you to make compromises that you normally wouldn’t. That’s why it’s best to buy it several months in advance.
Three people, no more!
Obviously, the most important dress of your life should be the very essence of perfection. On the other hand, 10 people giving their opinion at the same time will make your task more difficult than anything else, in addition to making you forget what you really want. The magic number is 2 to 3. So bring your mother as well as your sister and/or your best friend; they will be your best allies. They know you better than anyone and won’t influence you with their personal tastes. Others? Give them the surprise.
