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Planning your wedding hasn’t been the easiest task on your checklist and odds are you’re already panicking over the smallest details as we speak. But that’s exactly when you should take a step back and reevaluate your priorities. The dress-shopping experience has always been a milestone in a woman’s life. After all, we’ve all dreamt about that moment your maid-of-honor and bridesmaid sit in the lavish bridal boutique sipping on champagne and waiting for you as you try on the hoard of gowns you’ve chosen. And while that seems like a plausible scenario, truth is, there are a lot of ups and downs that come with this shopping experience. But that’s not to say you shouldn’t enjoy every single moment of this journey, as there will come a time where you will be looking back at these days and dreaming they weren’t already over.
And so, to make this part the most exciting one, we’ve decided to share with you a couple of our tried-and-true tips to get you through this process…sanely.
- Choosing the theme of the wedding and the style of your dress come hand in hand together. With that in mind, make sure the two of them are aligned before going any further with the decision-making process.
- Do a little research on the bridal brands you’d like to sift through. Make a list and proceed by elimination.
- Don’t start shopping for you wedding dress too early – because you’ll miss out on the new collection – and don’t take too much time to do so either. The perfect time to start looking around is from 9 to 12 months before your wedding day.
- That said, keep in mind that bridal collections are released seasonally, both in October and in April.
- Another important tip to keep in mind is to always have realistic expectations about your body. Don’t try out a dress thinking it will look better once you lose weight. Love your body the way it is and learn how to make the best out of it with a few simple styling tricks. You’ll feel better afterwards, we promise!
- Don’t let the opinions of others overwhelm you. Bring one to two family members or friends with you to the wedding-dress hunt and always listen to your gut. In the end, it’s your opinion – and only yours – that matters.
Article Written by Cindy Menassa
