Choosing a wedding dress can be extremely stressful and expensive if you let the situation get out of hand. If you take the time to plan things out and to control the situation, you can have a pleasant shopping experience and find something that will make you look fabulous on your special day. There are a few things you need to remember in order for you to make a great choice.
Choose something that flatters your figure. It can be tempting to buy the first thing that makes you squeal with delight, but you need to take a step back and think realistically. Not all clothes look great on all types of people. Just because the gown looks great on the model in the catalog doesn’t mean that it will look that way on you. Take into consideration your own size and shape and plan accordingly.
Some websites will show a woman of a specific shape and size wearing the gown that she bought. Look for a woman that is similar to your own size and shape to determine what the gown might look like on you. Ask close friends for their honest opinions to get another point of view.
Pick something within your budget. Sometimes it is best to limit your searches right away to only the things that you can afford. If you see something that you immediately fall in love with but you can’t afford it, you may feel like you need to compare each and every dress to that particular one. It’s best not to get stuck in that rut if you can avoid it. Set a limit and stick to it no matter what.
Remember that white is one of many options. Some people feel that they do not look good in white, and that is okay. There are plenty of other gowns that have different colors to them or are variations of white that will complement different skin tones. Choose something that will make you look beautiful and glowing; do not pick something that will make you look washed out.
Choose something appropriate for the season of your marriage. Of course, if you want to wear a gown designed for the summer in the winter, this can present a lot of problems. You may need to add to your dress with a jacket or other items to keep yourself warm. In the summer, you don’t want to feel too hot with a big and bulky gown. Keep the temperature in mind when choosing something for yourself and your bridal party.
Pick one that reflects upon who you are. If you think you are a little more edgy than most other brides, pick something that reflects upon that. If you are more traditional in nature, then pick something that looks classically designed. There are a wide variety of gowns out there that are not cookie-cutter gowns, so feel free to choose something that seems to have your name written all over it.
Don’t settle for something because you feel rushed. Too many people do not take the time to research styles and prices and end up with something that either doesn’t fit, flatter, or is way out of budget. Start looking for your wedding items right away in order to find the things that will make the day of your marriage even more special.
Remember that the dress is just a part of the day. Sometimes women place too much emphasis on the gown instead of the things that really matter. Take a step back and think about why you are really getting married and focus on those things, too. You will be happier and everything will fall into place.
Morri Wang
