How to Pick the Perfect Wedding Dress. For You.
Picking the perfect wedding dress can be a daunting task for any bride-to-be. With so many styles, designs, and fabrics to choose from, it can be overwhelming to narrow down your options and find the dress that truly makes you feel like a bride. However, with a little bit of planning and some helpful tips, you can make the process of finding your dream dress much easier.
First and foremost, it's important to set a budget for your wedding dress. Wedding dresses can typically range in price from under one thousand dollars to tens of thousands of dollars, so it's important to have a clear idea of how much you're willing to spend before you start looking. This will help you narrow down your options and avoid falling in love with a dress that's out of your price range.
Next, you'll want to start researching different styles of wedding dresses. There are many different styles to choose from, such as ball gown, A-line, mermaid, and sheath, so it's helpful to have an idea of what you like and what will flatter your body type. You can research online, flip through bridal magazines, or even visit a few bridal shops to get a feel for the different styles and to see what looks good on you.
At Stolen Hearts Bridal Boutique in Hamilton, ON our bridal consultants listen to you first and foremost. From wedding dress budget to designer preferences to style cuts and fabrics, our Waterdown Village boutique offers wedding dresses brides have dreamed of, available for fitting in-store.
When you've narrowed down your search to a few styles, it's time to start trying on dresses. It's a good idea to make appointments at bridal shops or salons in advance to ensure that you'll have enough time to try on dresses and make any necessary alterations. It's important to keep an open mind and be willing to try on a variety of styles, even if they're not exactly what you had in mind. Sometimes the dress that you never would have considered could be the perfect one.
The Bridal Appointment
It's also a good idea to bring along a trusted friend or family member whose opinion you value when trying on dresses. Bridal boutiques offering one-on-one, personalized services by appointment are recommended. Along with the bridal consultant serving you, your trusted friend or relative can offer a fresh perspective and help you make the best decision.
When you've found a dress that you love, be sure to take your time asking all of your questions with the bridal consultant.
Don't be afraid to ask about alterations, if you find the dress that is perfect but needs few tweaks. A consultant should be able to help you with that. It's also important to consider the cost of alterations, which can add up, so be sure to factor that into your budget. The best boutiques will have trusted, in-house seamstress/tailors to make your dress, “perfect”.
Finally, it's important to keep in mind that your wedding dress is just one part of your special day. While it's important to find a dress that makes you feel beautiful and confident, the trick is to start your wedding dress shopping early so there’s no time pressures. Set a budget, find the designer collections you’re most interested in, and seek out local boutiques nearby within driving distance that have a strong reputation for service. If it’s exclusive designs you’re after, scan wedding dress boutique websites to see if they offer one-of-a-kind offerings.
Remember to enjoy the process of wedding dress shopping
Have fun and try to keep things in perspective. Overall, finding the perfect wedding dress takes a bit of time, patience, and a lot of trying on different styles. But by setting a budget, researching different styles, and keeping an open mind, you can find the dress that makes you feel like the most beautiful bride on your special day.