Advice for Finding the Perfect Wedding Dress

If you thought you’d found the one when you got engaged, think again. It’s time to find the other one… your wedding dress! There are so many dresses to choose from & there’s a lot riding on your choice. Let’s not forget that there’s a significant investment at stake, too. So, how exactly do you choose the perfect wedding dress? Here are our three top tips of advice to make the process a breeze!

Start Your Search Early

if possible. “Designer gowns should be ordered nine-twelve months in advance to ensure there is enough time for delivery and alterations,” says Suzanne Neville. If you want to personalize your dress by adding beading or lace or by modifying the neckline or train, it can take even longer, so plan accordingly. Earlier is better, for sure!

Figure Out Your Budget

Yes, it’s uncomfortable to talk numbers, but it will save you from heartache later on. Before your first appointment, figure out who is paying for the gown (your family, your partner, you?).

Previous Brides Tip: If someone else is paying, get the hard numbers on your limit, so you can stay within that budget or pay the difference yourself to get the dress you want.

Know Your Shape

While it’s easy to fall head over heels for that dress you have seen on Pinterest, do you already have anything in your wardrobe in that style or shape? Using your existing outfits as a starting point can help to define what shapes already look good on you, make you feel comfortable and flatter your figure. If you love to rock a peplum or a pencil skirt, focus on fit and flare dresses to begin with. And if your summer outfits are all about relaxed shift dresses and smock tops, an A-line or sheath dress might be more natural choices.

Shop On A Week Day

Bridal boutiques are packed on the weekends, meaning you may get less personal attention or the dress you love is being tried on by someone else. It’s worth using some personal time from work to have your appointment on a weekday.

 

Best of luck with your search, Dale Alexander x