With the holidays coming to an end, we are in the full swing
of engagement season. If you got engaged
over the 2015 holiday season CONGRATULATIONS!
You are about to start one of the most amazing experiences of your
life. And one of the best parts of the
wedding planning experience is shopping for your wedding gown. Bridal shopping is a completely different
experience than anything else. Expect to
be pampered and catered to and just have fun.
Below we have compiled some tips to follow throughout the process.
How many people
should I bring to my appointments?
This is a question we get a lot, and we always recommend
only bringing a few people. Having too
many people means there will be too many opinions, which could potentially
overshadow the most important opinion: YOURS!
The best advice we could give is bringing the people who you are closest
to and whose opinions matter most to you.
If the only person whose opinion you care about is your own, we have
many brides who choose to shop by themselves and bring their families after the
decision has been made.
Do your research
before your appointments.
Bridal magazines. Pinterest.
There are so many options out there to find inspiration for your dream
gown. Bring these pictures to your
appointment and show them to your stylist.
She is a professional and knows her inventory. Even if she doesn’t have the exact dress she
will know other gowns that are similar that you might like even more. Trust her and she will help to steer you in
the right direction of what you are looking for.
How long before my
wedding should I start shopping?
It is never too early to start shopping for your wedding
gown and since it can take anywhere from 4 to 6 months to get a bridal gown in
and then we recommend about 2 months for alterations, it is best to order
around the 8 month mark at the latest to avoid any unnecessary stress. Though we recommend about 10 to 12 months in
advance to start shopping to give yourself some time to enjoy the process. Don’t be afraid to purchase though once you
know you have found the dress. There is
such a thing as over-shopping.
How many bridal
appointments should I have in one day?
Don’t schedule more than 2 or 3 appointments. This is supposed to be a fun day but it can
be overwhelming. Having too many
appointments in one day can be both tiring and stressful. It also helps to limit the number of
appointments since trying on too many dresses can also be confusing.
Trust your stylist.
Your stylist is a professional and knows how the gowns are
supposed to fit and what styles will look good on your body type. This is what she does everyday. Having styles that your interested is great
since you know your personal style best but let your stylist throw in a wild
card or two. Try on styles you might not
have considered before. The worst that
will happen is you don’t like it.
Have fun.
The most important piece of advice we have is to have
fun. Enjoy the time with your friends
and family, and enjoy being pampered.
Remember shopping for your wedding gown should be almost as fun as your
wedding day.