You have planned time since you were a son or daughter. You have watched the movies, have spent hours looking at Bride and other magazines, and have chosen your bridal party and wedding location. But it is now time to make it real. That wedding is but months (perhaps weeks) away and you need a dress. So, it is time to begin the bridal shop excursion. A day full of visiting bridal shops hunting for The Dress.
However, contrary to what you may think, spending hours at a bridal shop can be a bit stressful, so having some insight from those who were there, done that comes in handy. As you get prepared for the big day that will lead to The Special Day, keeping these tips in mind, will be most helpful!
When heading for the bridal shop, don’t wear excessive make-up; rather wear just enough to be comfortable and confident.
Don’t say “yes” each dress. The consultant can’t help you if you decide everything about every dress is perfect. Be honest about what you like, or don’t, about a gown so the consultant can better select dresses that you try on.
Recognize that trying on multiple dresses can be emotionally and physically money. Also, it is not failure if you for you to try on more than 10 gowns before picking out the Dress. In fact, sampling multiple dresses is accepted.
When buying your dress, you must commit several specific size ahead of one’s energy. Remember, wedding gowns don’t run the same in size as everyday clothes. Even if you plan to lose weight through to the wedding, purchase dress for the size you are now. After all, it’s easier to take a dress than extend it.
Bring along your shoes, any specific undergarments you in order to wear, and any accessories – veil, jewelry, etc. – so you will see how the full picture. Wear nude colored undergarments the day you go, as this will help you get a better picture goods the dress will look like.
If at all possible, schedule bridal shop appointments for earlier in time – ideally a weekday – therefore you and the consultants are more awake, rather than later when being burned out. Also, Saturdays are the busiest day of each week for a bridal shop, so having the capacity to come on a weekday means experience more uninterrupted time.
Preparing for your wedding should be a time full for fun, making good memories and planning for long term. Yes, there may be some stress factors, but simply finding the perfect dress doesn’t have to be one of them. Use these tips to make your bridal shop experience all you could possibly intend.
URB Bridal & Formal
5830 Library Rd, Bethel Park, PA 15102
(412) 254-4392