When it comes to dress shopping, it's a world of its own! Today I hope to make that world a bit more easy to navigate.
Reflecting back on my relationship with Bryce; we've been engaged since February 12th 2017. I never tried on dresses until 4 months before my wedding. For some this might sound scary, but for me it was perfect! It’s all about what timing is best for you.
The way to get a good general idea of what wedding dress I wanted I asked myself these questions you'll see below.
When?
- Where is the wedding location? What season? Is it this year, next year or longer?
- Are you wanting a custom dress?
- Any changes in the near future on your health/body? (Example: If you’re pregnant you need to prepare for the weight and shape change which could be a costly alteration if you’re not prepared).
- Where is the wedding location? What season? Is it this year, next year or longer?
- Are you wanting a custom dress?
- Any changes in the near future on your health/body? (Example: If you’re pregnant you need to prepare for the weight and shape change which could be a costly alteration if you’re not prepared).
- For my military brides; is there a chance your significant other (or yourself) might be deployed for work?
- Are you a very indecisive person when it comes to your dress?
For the bride who wants a custom look or is very indecisive I recommend 1-1.5 years before the wedding. This will give the designer enough time to do a custom dress (which will most likely need some altering) and the indecisive bride this will give lots of opportunity to try the dresses on again and again.
For the body changes event location/work brides; you can plan on selecting a dress .5-1 year before the big day. With pregnant brides you will need to size up a bit and be prepared to have random alterations that might be costly. You will also need to have a alteration specialist with the ability to alter quickly and in a short notice and is REALLY GOOD at altering. For the event bride you can always accessorize to make the dress fit the location and season; also many bridal shops sell dresses for all seasons and accessories for all seasons too. If you're a bride with the possibility of deployment, you will need to be able to select a dress that's available quickly (no custom orders) and has simple alterations.
- Are you a very indecisive person when it comes to your dress?
For the bride who wants a custom look or is very indecisive I recommend 1-1.5 years before the wedding. This will give the designer enough time to do a custom dress (which will most likely need some altering) and the indecisive bride this will give lots of opportunity to try the dresses on again and again.
For the body changes event location/work brides; you can plan on selecting a dress .5-1 year before the big day. With pregnant brides you will need to size up a bit and be prepared to have random alterations that might be costly. You will also need to have a alteration specialist with the ability to alter quickly and in a short notice and is REALLY GOOD at altering. For the event bride you can always accessorize to make the dress fit the location and season; also many bridal shops sell dresses for all seasons and accessories for all seasons too. If you're a bride with the possibility of deployment, you will need to be able to select a dress that's available quickly (no custom orders) and has simple alterations.
Next is to figure out what I needed for my bridal dress fittings.
First and most importantly, make a bridal appointment EVEN if you don’t want a stylist. I was turned down at many bridal shops because I didn’t have an appointment. The only time an appointment isn’t needed is if it’s an outlet warehouse or closeout sale event.
Other items needed:
- Nude underwear
- Nude tub top bra
- The shoes you plan to wear or a heel height that is close to what you plan to wear.
- A hair tie (this helps with putting a veil on)
- Any photos or Pinterest blog with images of styles you like.
- Someone (mom, friend, maid of honor, etc) who can take photos of you in dresses so you can reflect on which you like the most; also they can help clear the smoke and mirrors on if the dress looks best for you.
Major tips!!!!!!
- When trying on dresses keep an open mind. I thought I was a "mermaid dress girl" but when I tried one on I was uncomfortable and didn't like the look. I also hated those bright white wedding dresses (I swore I was a cream-ivory kinda girl)…. but GUESS WHAT, I bought a legit white dress.
- I can’t stress this enough!!! If you have a stylist make sure she’s going in the right direction. If you try on 3 dresses she’s selected and NONE are speaking your language let her know. Its terrible to have an entire appointment and no positive outcome.
- I can’t stress this enough!!! If you have a stylist make sure she’s going in the right direction. If you try on 3 dresses she’s selected and NONE are speaking your language let her know. Its terrible to have an entire appointment and no positive outcome.
I hope these tips help for your dress shopping! Below I'll post a few photos of dresses I loved for a beach wedding and some I tried on.
Have a sunny day!
- Pompandpalms
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