6 Important Things To Know Before Going Wedding Dress Shopping

Wedding dress shopping is not something you will do regularly, which is why it makes sense to learn a little bit about the wedding dress shopping experience before you head out to find the perfect dress for your big day.

1. Know When You Are Getting Married

First, you are going to want to know when you are getting married. You don't have to have the exact date figured out, but you will want to know the general season. For example, spring 2022. When you get married, the time of year will impact how long you have for alternations to take place with the dress. Additionally, the time of year may have some impact on the type of dress that you choose. For example, a long-sleeve dress may not make that much sense for a summer wedding.

2. Start Shopping Early

Second, it is vital to start shopping early. The dress samples you try on in the wedding dress shop are rarely the dress you actually purchase. That dress has to be ordered, created, and shipped—a process that can take months. From there, you need to leave plenty of time for alterations. You don't want to wait too long, as you may not have enough time actually to order and alter the dress you want to purchase.

3. Figure Out Where You Want to Shop

Third, you are going to want to figure out where you want to shop for your dress. This is often dictated by your budget and what shops are in your area. Many people go to bigger cities to shop for wedding dresses to have more options.

You can shop at a chain store or a small boutique store. You can also shop at a designer store, with designers working at different price points. Once you decide where to shop, you are going to want to make an appointment. You don't have to have one with all bridal shops; however, having an appointment means you will not have to wait to work with a consultant and will have a dedicated consultant.

4. Eat Before Shopping 

Fourth, you may think that skipping a meal before you start dress shopping will make you feel skinner; however, it is a bad idea. You don't want to go dress shopping on an empty stomach. Trying on a wide range of dresses can be both physically and emotionally taxing, which is why you will want to eat before going dress shopping.

5. Limit Who Goes with You

In the movies, the bride always takes all of her bridesmaids, her mother, and potentially siblings with them to go shopping for a dress. The truth is you don't need a whole entourage to go shopping for a dress. Instead, you will have a better experience if you bring along one or two people whose opinion you trust. You can bring other people along for the fittings once you have picked out the dress.

6. Take Pictures

You don't have to choose what you wear on the first day you go dress shopping. That is why you should take a camera and take pictures of all of the dresses you like. Be sure to take pictures of the dress tags as well so you can remember the designer and dress number. This will allow you to narrow down what dresses you are interested in.

When it comes to shopping for a wedding dress, you will want to know when you are getting married and give yourself plenty of time to find a dress. You are going to want to figure out what type of shops you want to patronize. When shopping for a dress, be sure to eat so you are comfortable, and take pictures to help you narrow down your choices.

Check out a wedding dress shop like CC's Bridal Couture for a better idea of what you're looking for.  


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