Wedding dress shopping might sound like a simple task, but it?s a bit more complicated than swinging by your local department store to pick up a few new pieces for your wardrobe. Plenty of brides have a good idea of the silhouette they want for their dreamy day?but that?s not all you need to know before wedding dress shopping.
This can be an emotional day of discovery and surprises, and you might end up with a dress you didn?t expect! To help make the journey as smooth and easy as possible, here are 6 things you need to know before heading out to shop for your wedding dress.
1. Research Dress Styles
While you might have endless wedding dress designs saved on your Pinterest for inspiration, that?s not quite enough research to properly prepare you for a day of wedding dress shopping. A lot of brides are so excited to get out there and find their dream dress that they might end up a little shell-shocked at their first store. Most wedding dress stores have a lot of designs and many are customizable. There are endless shapes, necklines, fabrics, and more. While the shop assistant can help you narrow down your options, it helps a lot if you know what you want, know your budget, and have a preference for some designs and fabrics. 2. Find a Favorite Designer
If you haven?t considered it yet, start looking at specific wedding dress designers to see if you have a favorite. Walking into a wedding dress boutique without any idea of what you like or what types of designs you prefer can...