5 Wedding Attire Tips For The Bride-To-Be!
It is important to note that you might not get goosebumps or butterflies in your stomach, however, your dream outfit or wedding dress should get you excited to wear it and make you feel gorgeous.
Wedding attire shopping is equally exciting and daunting. Finding a perfect wedding attire is not always easy and is quite a long process. We are focusing on dresses and to make the process easy and fun, we’ve tacked together this quick guide for wedding dress shopping. These are a few pointers obtained from many real newlywed’s experiences and tips from several bridal boutiques. We hope it helps!
Before you start shopping
Before you start shopping, think about the kind of wedding dress that is suitable for your day. A beach wedding vs. formal ballroom, outdoor ceremony vs. restaurant dinner for 20, winter vs. summer, etc., because different wedding themes necessitate different dress styles. Give thought to your style and put all your choices into consideration, the fit and design of the wedding dress, waistlines, length, sleeves, etc.
Before proceeding to the shops, it is necessary to spend a couple of days or weeks checking over wedding dress websites. Look at real weddings and bridal collections, create a mood, and a clear picture will emerge. For instance, if you have saved several off-shoulder styles, you will know that this is something you definitely want to try. It is essential to be realistic. Give a thought to what suits you at the moment and what you love to wear, not what looks good on somebody else.
Set a budget. There are lots of affordable dress options out there. The average wedding dress from a bridal boutique costs £1800- £3600. And of course, you can spend a lot more than the average, if you want to. Settle on an amount that you’re happy with, and stick to it. Don’t forget to budget for accessories, shoes, alterations, and lingerie too.
Give Yourself Enough Time to Find the Right Dress
It would be best if you started looking for the wedding dress sooner rather than later. Doing this might give you an idea of what suits you and what you like. Ensure that you factor in alterations in time. Much as it’s okay to start trying on dresses whenever you want, do not purchase a dress before making some of the big decisions on your wedding, such as key suppliers, wedding venues, and dates. Your outfit should seamlessly fit with the vibe of your wedding. It is, therefore, a good idea to be patient until this is clear in your mind before purchasing. Some bridal shops are popular, and you may have to wait for a couple of weeks for an appointment, especially in January or on weekends. Making it, necessary to book an appointment well in advance.
Making an Appointment at the Bridal Boutique
Before making an appointment, check what dresses a bridal boutique carries and see if they meet styles and the look you are after. Despite many boutiques having various styles, some carry vintage styles, others carry classic styles, and some are high–fashion. Suppose you have a particular dress in mind and you have found a stockist for the designer. In that case, you should call before arrival to check if they have a sample of that particular dress because many bridal boutiques only keep samples of the most popular styles, but they might be in a position to order in it. Furthermore, it is important to call ahead if you are anxious about whether a boutique will have samples to fit you or if you have special requirements. Find out if the bridal boutique charges a service charge for trying on the dresses. This is quite common and will often come off the price of your dress if you make a purchase. Take a few people to the appointment. Organize to go with your mum or with one of your friends whose opinions you know you can trust. You can also go alone. You need to follow your instincts and to hear yourself think about which dress makes you feel and look great.
Heading to the Bridal Shops
Ensure you put on appropriate underwear because you will be helped in and out of the dresses. Wearing a touch less makeup than usual or going makeup-free allows you to identify the shades that are more flattering to your skin tone and to protect the dresses. Also, carry with you any items you have already decided to wear, like a piece of jewellery or a veil, to ensure it ties in with the dress. You should try on accessories in the shop while having the dress on to get an idea of what ties in with your gown, even if you plan to buy accessories elsewhere. Check with the boutique beforehand about whether you can bring along a camera. Most bridal boutiques do not allow that. Keep a note of the dress number or name and the designer too if you can’t take photos so you can look at them online later.
After finding your dream dress, stop looking. Using your credit card to pay for the wedding dress is safe because money is protected if there is an issue with the store. To reduce the risk of temptation, we suggest you put away your dress in a relative’s house or elsewhere as soon as it arrives.
Final words of advice
Wedding dress shopping should be fun, but lots of brides tell us that they found it stressful and not at all like how it appears in the movies. It is important to note that you might not get goosebumps or butterflies in your stomach, however, your dream outfit or wedding dress should get you excited to wear it and make you feel gorgeous. If it doesn’t, move on and keep in mind that wedding dress shopping provides the perfect excuse for downtime with family and friends or a bit of pampering. Therefore, you should consider pairing your fittings or shopping trips with cocktails with your bridesmaids, afternoon tea with your mum, or Manis with your sister or friend.
Hopefully, this helps like we hoped — and do let us know about your ideas and tips, we’d love to hear them!
See you next week.
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