Oh where, oh where can my wedding dress be? 09/07/2010
 When to Start – you want to start shopping about six-nine months before your wedding day. You want to have time to research, try, order, and alter your wedding dress. If you give yourself more time great, if you do not have this time be prepared for rush charges etc…) Plan Ahead Envision yourself on your wedding day how do you look. What types of dresses do you like? This will give you a starting point. You can also look on the internet and look at wedding magazines for ideas. Determine what your style is and translate this into your wedding dress. A Dress that Fits Your Body Well Think about your body type and what kinds of dresses generally look good on you. Take a look at what you regularly wear that makes you feel confident and beautiful, and then look for a wedding dress with similar lines. If a friend is making your wedding dress, ensure that you have agreed on a fitting schedule and chances to make adjustments. If you're looking for a bargain at a sample sale, or discount outlet, you should budget money for taking the dress to a good tailor. Many designers will ask for three fittings, and will closely tailor your wedding dress to fit you. Be Comfortable! On your wedding day you want to look fabulous, BUT you also want to be COMFORTABLE. It will not matter how beautiful your dress is if the whole time you are fussing with it, pulling it up, or the corset is stabbing you in the ribs. You want to enjoy your day. Think about everything you will be doing in your dress- standing for hours, dancing, sitting, taking photos…you want to feel comfortable so that you WILL look great! Think about your wedding theme and potential hair style. You don’t need to have your hair done, but if you think you want to have and updo, throw your hair up. If you think you want half up/half down, do that to your hair so that you can see if you like they way your hair is with the dresses you are looking at. Also consider the theme of your wedding. Is it formal or beach casual? Saving Money on Your Wedding Dress If money is an issue, remember that the most expensive kind of dress is not necessarily the best kind. Many brides find a bridesmaids dress in white or off-white that works perfectly, and is hundreds of dollars cheaper. Look into local sample sales, clearance sales and thrift stores if you’re looking for something vintage. Have a budget in mind and try to stick with it. Wedding dresses can cost anywhere from $500 to several thousands of dollars. A lot of people love a dress and buy immediately and then the next day they aren’t so sure. If you love a dress and you know it will be there in a few days…take those few days to make sure it is the ONE. If you go back and you feel the same way about it, then it is the one and you won’t be second guessing your choice. Who to bring along Many brides like taking the whole entourage with them when searching for a dress. This can be fun and it can also be overwhelming. Sometimes when there are too many opinions, your decision on a dress can be swayed. The dress should always feel and look good to you first. I would recommend no more than five people. If you still want everyone from Aunt Suzie to your Maid of Honor and seven bridesmaids to be a part of the experience, you can always do the research/trying on dresses with groups of them and when you’ve narrowed it down to the top 3 dress choices you can them have your five people or everyone there to help you decided. Most of all, remember this is your wedding day. Wear whatever makes you comfortable and feels like you. And have fun shopping for your wedding dress. It should be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Below is link with a general breakdown of wedding dress alterations costs: http://www.costhelper.com/cost/wedding/dress-alterations.html  Add Comment |
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