The bridal gown is one of the highlights of the wedding ceremony. Some bridegrooms have been known to be very emotional, shedding tears at the sight of their brides glowing in their flowing white wedding gowns.
This selection of the wedding gown is the most exciting yet difficult part of wedding planning. The bride has to make a great choice since she would be the cynosure of all eyes on her big day.
Wedding gowns come in different sizes, shapes, lengths and fabrics. It could be stressful or confusing making the right choice.
Find below important tips to note when shopping for a great wedding gown:
1. Have a budget
This would serve as a guide to narrow your choice and meet your expectations.
2. Don’t wait for last minute to shop for your wedding gown
It is advisable to shop earlier for your wedding gown because some of them take as long as 4-10 months to be ready. Also, consider certain factors e.g if you are buying your wedding gown online, know the delivery times. Have your wedding gown on stand by very early and don’t wait till few months or weeks to your wedding day to get one.
3. Use social media
Thanks to social media, you have a myriad of wedding gowns to choose from. Sites like Pinterest, Instagram are very useful in this regard.
4. Know your body shape
While it is good to explore and try new things. Understand your body shape and go for what suits it. You may want to listen to your stylist to give you cues.
5. Test! Test! Test! and Take pictures
When you go for wedding gown shopping, ensure that you take pictures( both front and back view) while you are testing. After that, you can go through all the pictures and make your best selection.
The wedding is a day, make sure you make it memorable and stun in your wedding gown.