Congratulations, you're
engaged! Now what? Some of us dream about what we want for our
wedding, but we don't always realize how much time and preparation
can go into creating the day we want. I personally didn't have many
ideas about my wedding, but I did know that I wanted to find
the perfect wedding dress. Even though you're only going to be
wearing this dress once, you'll be wearing it on what some consider
to be the biggest and most memorable day of your life. There are a
ton of details that go into picking out a wedding dress, even
if you're going for a simple wedding. I'm no expert, but here are a
few suggestions.
-Get a dress that fits
you now. I know some people
plan on losing a bunch of weight so they can fit into a smaller
dress, but there's really no reason to get fixated on numbers. Also,
what if you don't lose all the weight, or lose it in the wrong
places? Instead, buy a dress that fits you now; you can always have
it taken in if you need to. But, at the same time-
-Take
into account any changes you might go through. I've known people who
started on medication such as birth control and had their breasts
expand in a way that didn't fit with their dresses. I had a similar
problem and, while I was able to wear the dress, the seamstress had
to make a lot of alterations that may not have been possible had I
picked a different style. You might not be able to predict such
things but, if you can, keep them in mind. It's a lot easier to take
a dress in than to let it out.
-Have a budget in mind
beforehand. Don't try on dresses you know you can't afford because
you don't want to fall in love with one and not be able to get it.
-Be sure your dress
doesn't take up your entire attire budget. Remember that it's not
just the dress you'll be wearing-you'll be wearing shoes, jewelry, a
veil. I managed to find a five-way bra I could wear with my
low-backed dress, but it wasn't cheap. Also, it's almost a given that
you'll need alterations. Even if you're not short like I am, most
dresses will require at least some sort of hemming or adjustment. You
want to set aside plenty of money and time for that.
-If
you go to a bridal shop to try on dresses, it can help to make an
appointment with a sales associate. Shopping for a wedding dress
isn't like shopping for a party or prom dress; there
are so many variables I've mentioned in this article that you're
going to want help from someone who knows what they're doing. Stores
such as David's Bridal have consultants on staff to help with these
things, but you have to make an appointment in advance. If
you do go this route, ask about the cost. Most of the time the
consultants are store employees that make a regular wage plus
commission, but this isn't always the case. If the store allows it,
be prepared to give a tip because this person will be doing a lot
more for you than you'd need to pick out other types of clothes.
Continued in part 2.
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