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Weddings are a joyous occasion and it's important that everything comes together on the big day. If you need to plan your wedding and you don't know where to begin, you'll discover a bounty of information on this blog. We aren't wedding planners, we just think marriage is special and we want to help make everyone's wedding day as fabulous as possible. As you read this blog, you'll learn all the steps for planning your wedding, starting with day one. You'll find out what you need to do first and what can wait until later. You'll also uncover helpful tips and advice on everything from choosing a venue, picking out flowers and making your guest list. We hope this blog helps you successfully plan your glorious wedding.

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Tips For Shopping For A Wedding Gown

21 October 2020
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For many, shopping for a wedding gown is one of the most enjoyable aspects of wedding planning. If you are recently engaged, you are most likely eager to find the perfect gown for your big day. The good news is, that you can never start shopping for a wedding gown too early—it is recommended that you start searching for a dress as soon as possible, so there is plenty of time for the gown to be delivered and altered before your wedding day. Use the following tips to help you shop for your wedding gown:

Book an Appointment

Visiting a wedding gown shop is quite a bit different than shopping at your favorite department store. Once you select a day that you would like to try on wedding gowns, make sure that you contact the wedding gown shops that you are interested in and book an appointment in advance. Booking an appointment ensures that there will be a bridal stylist available to assist you, as well as an open dressing room to use for the duration of your appointment. It is a good idea to book all of your appointments for the same day or the same weekend.

Have an Idea of What You Want

Before you go to a wedding gown shop for an appointment, it is always good to have an idea of what kind of wedding gown styles you are interested in. A good rule of thumb is to spend some time online looking at wedding dresses to get some inspiration. When you see a wedding gown that you really like, make sure to save a picture of it. Having photos of wedding gowns that you love available at your appointment will make it easier for your bridal stylist to pull gowns for you to try on.

Invite the Right Group

Most brides-to-be opt to shop for their wedding gowns with others. In many cases, the maid of honor and bridesmaids may be invited, as well as mothers and other close family members. Prior to inviting anyone to accompany you to try on wedding gowns, make sure that you contact the wedding gown shop to see how many people they can accommodate in the fitting area. Invite those close to you who will give you an honest opinion and help you choose the gown that looks best. Most of all, invite those who will help you have fun and enjoy yourself. 

For more information about visiting a wedding gown shop, reach out to a local dress boutique.