Your wedding dress is one of the biggest decisions you will ever make. This one item which you wear only once, will be one of the major decisions in your life and will ensure you have that fairy take wedding day you have always dreamed of.
You can’t just walk into a store and pick out a dress and go home, there are so many things you should be taking into consideration. In some instances, you may try on a dress for fun, nothing like you ever imaged and be amazed at how perfect it looks.
While you probably do have some idea on the style of wedding dress you want, be flexible and daring and see what else is available.
Pay careful attention to the fit of the dress. How it sits on your body. Your body shape will play some role in the style of dress best suited for you. Someone with a perfect body shape will look spectacular in a slim fitting elegant style, while someone with larger hips and smaller top half, will look stunning in a princess style dress that flares from the waist, hiding the hips and legs while enhancing the upper half.
Don’t fall into the trap of going strapless, especially if you are larger on the upper half, choose small straps, if necessary, to ensure the item fits perfectly throughout the day.
Always concentrate on the upper portion of the dress more than the lower portion. This may sound strange but remember you are going to be photographed constantly through the day and most photographers concentrate on the face, this means the upper torso will be in more photographs than your entire body.
Don’t make the mistake of choosing a wedding dress because it’s stylish at the moment. Choosing based on current fashion can be a marriage day disaster. Rather work with what you like and your own personality to ensure the design you choose suits you.
When you’re out trying on wedding dresses, take some photographs. Take full body and upper body shots that you can go through later, this will give you some indication on what other people will see as you walk down the aisle. This will help you pick the perfect wedding dress for your perfect day.
Try on a lot of different items. If you walk into a shop that sells a hundred or more beautiful and elegant wedding dresses, try on as many as you can. What is amazing is often the one you never dreamed would suit you can look amazing, changing your idea on what to wear on your special day.
Many brides to be will walk through a bridal shop and only look at the items in their size. Don’t fall into this trap. Bridal shops usually have their own seamstresses and fitters and can tailor any item to fit you. This means you can try on all the items available, even those that are a little too big or small and it can be made to fit for your day.
Remember to accessorize. Veils are losing popularity, but tiaras are very popular and can add that glamorous finish to your perfect style. Try on various accessories as you try on wedding dresses, getting a feel of how they work together to make you look beautiful, elegant and sophisticated for your wedding day.
Don’t be shy to ask questions when you’re in a bridal shop. Remember staff at the shop work with brides on a daily basis and they will be able to make recommendations based on your complexion, body shape and so much more. See what they recommend and give it a try, you may be pleasantly surprised.
