How to Choose the Perfect Wedding Dress

Finding your dream wedding dress can be stressful. It may also feel like there are new fashion terms to decode—tulle, A-line, fit-and-flare, organza, sheath, etc. Not to mention, some brides are doing multiple dresses—a more formal one for the church ceremony and a party-dramatic one for the reception—which can make shopping even more stressful.

No matter your budget, personal style, or timeline, these wedding dress shopping tips are guaranteed to help you find the gown of your dreams.

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Research to Find What You Like

Go online, check magazines, click through bridal boutiques online, explore on Pinterest, and check out what your friends are wearing to compile a visual file of your favorite dresses. Then look for a connecting theme—are they all very embellished, lacy, or voluminous? Do they all have ruffles, flare, ball?Find a couple commonalities of styles you like and bring your ideas to your first appointment.

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Location

Consider the location of your wedding; whether it is Indoor or Outdoor? Beach or Church or a Garden? Check about the guidelines any venue has, especially if you are having a church wedding.

Some churches would require yours shoulders and sleeves to be covered. For example, if you are having a Beach wedding it’s not advisable to wear a Big Ball dress with a Cathedral Veil else you would not only ruin your veil but the Tulle on the dress would also be ruined by rocks and stones too.

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Set A Budget

Figure out how much you want to spend and tell your designer before you start selecting gowns. That way you won't lose your heart to a dress you can't afford. Typically, a wedding ensemble, including veil, undergarments and any other accessories, accounts for 10 percent to 15 percent of the total wedding cost. Factor in extras, such as alterations, dry cleaning, shipping or styling.

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Personal Style

Consider your personal everyday style of fashion. This would help in choosing what you would like be comfortable in. Are you a Minimalist person or lover of Loud details? Plains or Laces? What’s your go-to neck styles or sleeves type? Consider your body features, your designer would be able to help in choosing your dress while educating on the tips needed.

Carefully choose a Designer or a Bridal Store depending on if you are buying or making it. It's preferable to have two designers, set up an appointment and chat with them before you know who to go for.

In conclusion, your dress is an important aspect of your looks which plays a major role in making your day memorable. Make it Worth!