 You've saved a few bridal dresses to a Pinterest board. Your friends and family bought you a few wedding magazines which you have dogged eared pages of potential wedding day looks. Now you feel like you have a general idea of your dream dress. We can't tell you how many of our clients have said "I thought I wanted lace but when I tried on that style it wasn't me" or "I wanted a big poofy princess dress, but when I had it on in the shop I thought I wouldn't be able to sit down". Our biggest advice is to try on many different styles even if you don't think its what you want, and you might surprise yourself! We've rounded up our top 5 tips for finding the prefect wedding dress. When to BuyThe dress should be one of your first purchases when planning a wedding. We recommend starting your search 12 to 9 months before your big day. These gowns are typically custom made and made to order. Once your gown arrives, it might need alterations. Usually, you'll have two to four fittings depending on what alternations you need or want.  BudgetMake sure you have a budget in mind. Call around to different bridal boutiques and make sure they carry dresses in your price range. Falling in love with a $10,000 dress when your budget is $1,500 is not a good way to start your big day gown search.  Your Body TypeWhen looking for a dress search for styles that will flatter and accentuate your best features. You should also try on different cuts to see what you are most comfortable with, and you might surprise yourself and choose something completely different than you initially thought you would.  Dress for the SeasonAre you having a summer wedding outdoors in 80 degree heat? Then you might want a light and breathable gown with short sleeves. Having a winter wedding in Tahoe? A heavier fabric dress with sleeves might be more suitable. Weigh out your options and comfort level when choosing your dress.  Who to BringWho do you want by your side when trying on wedding dresses? Everyone is different, some brides bring both their parents while others have their bridesmaids. The choice is 1000% yours. We do recommend bringing people who will make the experience fun, memorable and give you advice in a nice way! A Few of Our Favorite Bridal Gown ShopsBride to Be Couture - Carmichael, CA The Bridal Vault - Jamestown, CA Grace Loves Lace - Los Angeles, CA Lovely Bride - San Francisco, CA Wilde Bride - San Francisco, CA  Remember at the end of the day picking your dress is about how YOU feel and what YOU like. You'll want to feel your best and be comfortable on your wedding day. Like Marie Kondo would say "Does this dress spark joy?"
Let us know if you have additional tips or share your favorite bridal dress shop. Until next time lovelies! xoxo, Tin & Twine
8 Comments
6/21/2019 01:14:58 am
Thanks for sharing this blog, It is very helpful for choosing right dress for wedding
Shannon McAlister
6/21/2019 07:13:56 pm
Yay! So glad you enjoyed! 7/31/2019 11:04:35 am
Thank you for your tip to dress for the season. My daughter is getting married this fall, so we will definitely need something a little warmer. I will make sure to keep this tip in mind as we shop for the perfect wedding dress. 7/31/2019 11:30:05 am
It's good to know that you will have 2-4 fittings depending on your desired alterations. My sister is getting married soon and needs some slight adjustments for her dress. I'll let her know that she will probably need 2-4 fittings to get it properly altered. 9/23/2019 08:58:06 am
I totally agree with you when you said that the dress should be one of your first purchases when planning a wedding. My cousin is getting married in a few months and she is super excited to plan her wedding. I will suggest to her to start looking for her dress in case it needs time to get designed. 10/25/2021 02:20:05 pm
It's good to know that you should consider the budget. My sister needs to find a wedding dress. I'll make sure to pass this information along to her as she searches for one to get. Leave a Reply. |
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