Finding the one...the Dress

When you find your wedding dress, you know.  The right wedding gown can make or break your wedding in several ways; if it's uncomfortable it will show on your face, if it's the wrong cut it can be soo unflattering on you and so on. But when you find the right dress, you exude the confidence, warmth, charisma, charm and beauty that only a  bride can.

Your wedding dress shopping experience should be a very memorable one. When you go shopping for your dress it is very important to bring the right crew with you.    This is very important because it can make or break your wedding dress shopping experience.

You've seen the shows, and you've seen how just one person can take one of the most memorable experiences in your life and make it one of the worse. 

Here are some tips to ensure your most significant dress purchase is an awesome one:

1. Select people who know you and know what you want.

2. Leave the "me" people at home, the ones who only think about them and want you to buy their dream dress and not yours.

3. Be open to suggestions from the bridal consultant. They are professionals and should know what works well for you.

4. Know your budget.

5. Do not try on dresses more than  your budget unless you are willing to pay for it.  Why fall in love with a dress that does not fall in your budget, every dress after that will be a disappointment and you will feel as if you are settling for any other dress.

6. Bring the proper undergarments.

7. Make sure you have the shoe height that you want to wear when 

trying on the dress.

8. Do not feel pressured by anyone, including the sale person or someone from your dress crew.

9. When you narrow your dresses down, try them on with the full look, the veil, jewelry, etc. 

10. When you found the right dress you know, be it goose bumps, tears, or a never ending smile.  You just know when you found the right one.

Your planner is another great person to add to your wedding dress crew.  We're experienced and can tell what translates well in pictures, as well as taking in mind your venue; if your dress is too heavy and you're having an outdoor wedding in the middle of summer at noon, your planner can help guide you in making the right dress choice as well.

Remember it's your day and you have to wear the dress all day.  Select what makes your heart smile, while staying within your budget!