Wedding Dress Basics
Before you begin to shop for your wedding dress, however, you need to consider the following:
1) Your budget. How much money did you set aside for your wedding dress? Remember to take into consideration the cost of the accessories such as the veil, jewelry, tiara, shoes, undergarments, garter, etc. The dress doesn't have to be expensive to be beautiful. You should, however, make certain that the dress you buy is of good quality.
2) Your style of wedding. Will you have an indoor or outdoor wedding? Will it be formal, informal, theme, religious? What time of year are you getting married? Take the season and what the weather will be like into consideration when selecting the gown. You need to tie your "look" into the style and setting of your wedding.
3) Is there a dress code? If you are planning a religious wedding or a wedding in a house of worship, make certain that you know what they feel is appropriate attire.
When you actually begin shopping, allow yourself plenty of time. You don't want to feel rushed or pressured while shopping. It will help to look through bridal magazines, or do some research on the internet before you shop. Learn the lingo so you can better communicate with the sales associate and gather ideas about what style of gown you would like to look at. You must, however, go into the shopping experience with an open mind. Try on many different styles to determine what looks best on your body type. Also try on different colored gowns (white, ivory, champaign) to choose the best shade to complement your skin tone.
Give yourself options and time to think by shopping other places before you buy. Don't buy the first dress you like. By visiting several bridal shops before you buy you are making certain you are getting the best price for your gown and you are also getting a better look at the selections available to you. Listen to the sales associate and get her opinion. She is an expert and she can advise you on the appropriate style for you, however, the decision is yours and yours alone. Trust your instincts, if you need to be convinced that it's the dress for you, then it isn't.
You will know when you have found the right dress based on how it makes you feel. You should feel comfortable in the gown and it should fit you correctly. The dress should make you feel like a million bucks. The bride in her wedding dress is the center of the entire wedding ceremony. If you feel beautiful in your wedding dress it will show through in your smile and you will indeed be beautiful on your wedding day.
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This article was written by Julia Tweed. I am also the publisher of the ebook entitled Getting Ready to Say "I Do". This is a step by step guide for wedding planning. For additional information on the selection of your wedding dress, check out my website: http://aceweddingplanner.com/index_002.htm
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