Choosing the right dress.
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For the bride, other than having chosen the man she is going to marry, her biggest decision is choosing her wedding dress. Chances are you’re going to try on 15 to 20 different gowns, maybe more than that. The point is, this isn’t going to be an easy task, but there are a few steps you can take to make the task less challenging. Knowing what you’re looking for is important so here are a few steps that will hopefully eliminate some frustrations that can arise.
Do the necessary homework
One of the first things that you want to do before you start looking for that perfect wedding dress is to thumb through a handful of bridal magazines and gain as much knowledge of wedding dresses as possible. Get familiar with the jargon or the terms before ever setting foot in a bridal shop. There are several of these magazines that have websites where you can do some initial searching online such as Bridal Guide, Brides, Modern Bride, and Wedding Bells just to name a few.
Choose a silhouette
Wedding dresses are typically manufactured in a variety of silhouettes or styles. You want to choose a wedding dress that is the most flattering to you and your figure. Something to remember here is that you don’t want to rely on how a particular wedding dress looks on a professional model in a magazine photo. The following are some of the most common styles of wedding dresses:
Answer the following questions when you are envisioning the event and how you will look:
o How do you look in what you are wearing?
o What silhouette type is your wedding dress?
o What type of fabric is it manufactured from?
o What colour have you chosen?
o Is your wedding dress beaded or embroidered?
There are hundreds of choices for a wedding dress, so we understand that this can get confusing and even overwhelming at times. Some women have stated that once you have looked through hundreds of styles hanging on the racks that all wedding dresses start to look alike.
Take into consideration the circumstances
There are numerous factors that you need to consider where matching the appropriate type of wedding dress to the occasion is concerned. These include:
Although establishing a set price or spending limit is the recommended course of action, you can be a little more flexible and establish a price range. For example, spend no less than £500 and no more than £1,000. You can always adjust the numbers later on if that is what you want to do and have the budget for it. Experts claim that the wedding dress can equate to 10% of the entire cost of the wedding, but that is not always a hard and fast rule.
Do the necessary homework
One of the first things that you want to do before you start looking for that perfect wedding dress is to thumb through a handful of bridal magazines and gain as much knowledge of wedding dresses as possible. Get familiar with the jargon or the terms before ever setting foot in a bridal shop. There are several of these magazines that have websites where you can do some initial searching online such as Bridal Guide, Brides, Modern Bride, and Wedding Bells just to name a few.
Choose a silhouette
Wedding dresses are typically manufactured in a variety of silhouettes or styles. You want to choose a wedding dress that is the most flattering to you and your figure. Something to remember here is that you don’t want to rely on how a particular wedding dress looks on a professional model in a magazine photo. The following are some of the most common styles of wedding dresses:
- A-Lines – involves a fitted body and a skirt that begins to flare from the waist on down. This flaring of the skirt is what forms the “A” shape that the style is named for. A-Lines typically work for all body shapes and are the best choice for someone wishing to hide flaws of their lower bodies.
- Ball Gowns – these have extremely full skirts and usually work well on most body types like A-Lines, unless you are petite and/or short. Ball gowns are too overwhelming to be worn on a small frame, so keep that in mind. These typically have crinolines built into them but if they don’t, you will want to wear a slip with this style of dress. Since this dress has extra fabric involved, it is going to be bulkier and heavier than others and will require extra care as well.
- Empire Waist Gowns – although these are listed with other “waistline” types of wedding dresses, the skirt portion of these gowns falls from just under the breasts. Empire waist gowns are the ideal choice if your wedding is going to be less formal or more casual. They are also an ideal choice if you are getting married in a tropical or warmer climate since they are typically manufactured out of flowing, lighter weight fabrics. Additionally, this is a wise choice of wedding dress if you are pregnant as there is more waist room so you would be more comfortable while wearing it.
- Sheaths – if you have a slimmer and well-balanced figure, this is the wedding dress to consider. This style of dress hides no body flaws, so if you aren’t satisfied with your shape, this type of dress would not be a wise choice. We recommend that even if you are in love with this particular wedding dress, don’t purchase it if you are self-conscious and don’t want to be uncomfortable wearing it.
Answer the following questions when you are envisioning the event and how you will look:
o How do you look in what you are wearing?
o What silhouette type is your wedding dress?
o What type of fabric is it manufactured from?
o What colour have you chosen?
o Is your wedding dress beaded or embroidered?
There are hundreds of choices for a wedding dress, so we understand that this can get confusing and even overwhelming at times. Some women have stated that once you have looked through hundreds of styles hanging on the racks that all wedding dresses start to look alike.
Take into consideration the circumstances
There are numerous factors that you need to consider where matching the appropriate type of wedding dress to the occasion is concerned. These include:
- Formal ceremonies versus informal ceremonies – floor length gowns combined with long trains are customary at formal weddings, whereas shorter dresses that have no train are best suited for an informal ceremony.
- Gauge the type of fabric by the season – wearing a lighter, thinner fabric at a winter wedding might bring on a few chills, unless the entire event including the reception is going to be held indoors. Conversely, a heavier fabric wouldn’t be the wise choice if you are having a July garden wedding.
- Pure white is passé – contrary to custom and tradition, wedding dresses do not have to be pure white or shades of white so don’t feel obligated to wear one in this colour. The bottom line is that you want to select a colour that best compliments the tone of your skin.
Although establishing a set price or spending limit is the recommended course of action, you can be a little more flexible and establish a price range. For example, spend no less than £500 and no more than £1,000. You can always adjust the numbers later on if that is what you want to do and have the budget for it. Experts claim that the wedding dress can equate to 10% of the entire cost of the wedding, but that is not always a hard and fast rule.
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