8 Wedding Dress Shopping Tips and Reasons why Wedding Dress Rehearsals are important
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One of the most exhilarating parts in a woman's life is being proposed for marriage by the person she truly loves and finally spending the rest of their lives together as husband and wife. Planning a wedding can be challenging and overwhelming sometimes and so it is really important to take some breaks here and there in the planning process. That way you can recharge your batteries and start with a clear mind and lots of new energy. Planning your big day should be fun, at least most of the time :) You should enjoy it, so you can really look forward to your wonderful wedding day. A really important stage in the planning process is shopping for the perfect wedding dress for the bride and suit for the groom. Today we would like to give you a few tips what to consider when it comes to wedding dress shopping.
Considerations
Purchasing a wedding gown is not the same as shopping for the usual clothes because the bride is the center of the entire celebration and she has to look glamorous, sophisticated and stunning. A wedding dress is something completely different to wear and usually we are not used to this type of dresses. Some women get too excited that lead them to wedding dress decision blunders and to avoid this from happening, here are some of the most important tips:
1. Do not shop too early
Couples have to remember not to shop too early, we do not recommend to buy your wedding gown more than one year before your wedding. Sometimes during the course of the preparation and in-between celebrations the bride might changes her mind regarding her wedding dress style. It can also happen that there are may some changes in her physique due to either a loss or a gain in weight.
2. Allow for delivery time
On the other hand you should also consider that your dream dress usually has to be ordered, not all dresses are available in all sizes and so delivery of your chosen wedding gown can take up to six month.
3. Try on some different types of dresses
Often times THE wedding dress looks quite different from your imaginations beforehand. Not every wedding dress style fits for every bride. There are some huge differences and you should be open to suggestions and ask experts about what styles are most suitable for you. Try to avoid having to many ideas how your dream wedding gown should look like, of course you should know what you like, e.g. lace or not, but often times you will be surprised how stunning you look in a dress you could not even imagine to wear beforehand.
4. Never be compelled because of a discount
Never be compelled to buy a dress just because of the high discounts offered. For practical reasons, some brides may decide to purchase a dress even if it does not perfectly fit them because of the thought that minor repairs can be done. In most cases, the alterations on the dress would be very time-consuming, expensive and may also be noticeable. It is better to choose your dream dress than accepting compromises and being uncomfortable wearing your wedding dress.
5. Have a wedding dress rehearsal at your bridal gown shop
A few weeks before your wedding you should also have a wedding dress rehearsal at the bridal gown shop. If any small adjustments should be necessary these can be done by a professional tailor.
6. Have a wedding dress rehearsal with your wedding party
Try on your wedding dress before your big day with your mum, maid of honor, sisters, best friends or whoever will help you to get into your dress on your wedding day. That is so important and will allow time for you and your wedding party to rehearse how the dress can be fitted at a simpler and easier manner so everyone would not be stressed out on the day of the wedding. Not just you as a bride will be nervous on the wedding day itself, also family and friends will be jazzed and so it is just perfect to practice how they can help you to get into your beautiful wedding gown. Sometimes there are lots of buttons to close or some cords to tie, that's not always easy to do and some practice does not hurt.
7. See your complete look before the wedding
If you get into your wedding dress before the wedding you also get the chance to actually see your complete look. Add your jewellery and your wedding shoes and then experience the magical feel of the dress so you can comfortably walk down the aisle and attend the wedding celebration later.
8. Hand over a photo of your wedding dress to your make-up artist and hairstylist
You should also give have a photo of your wedding gown to your make-up artist and hairstylist. That will help them to plan the perfect combination of make-up and style the hair according to what's best for your dress. It also helps the make-up artist to choose the perfect colors and tints based on the style of your wedding dress.
We hope these wedding dress shopping and wedding dress rehearsal tips are helpful and assist you in your wedding planning process. We wish you all the best for your wedding dress shopping, enjoy it and find your perfect wedding gown.
