PLAN YOUR WEDDING

How to Get Ready Before You Go Shopping for a Wedding Dress
Going shopping for a wedding dress is one of the most exciting parts of a woman's life. Picking out a dress for this very important day in your life can be awe inspiring and daunting at the same time. Some women who start shopping for a wedding dress are not prepared for the actual job of doing the shopping. There are a few must know things that you need to know before you go shopping for your wedding dress.
Step1
Look at your finances before you go out to shop for your wedding dress. You need to figure out a budget for your wedding dress before you step into that first gown. This is a very important step that is often overlooked. When you do not have a set budget in mind before you go shopping for your wedding dress, it will be very easy to over spend on your dress. Be realistic when you are setting a budget for your wedding dress. This is a once in a lifetime purchase and should be treated as such.
Step2
Look through many bridal magazines before you start shopping for your wedding dress. It is good to do a lot of research of what types of wedding dresses are available. If you have never looked into the many types of dresses available, you will be amazed at the variety. Take your time looking through the magazines. Cut out any pictures of wedding dresses that you feel drawn to.
Step3
Look at the different basic styles of wedding dresses that you are drawn to. There are ball gowns, mermaid style, and A line dresses to name a few. You need to have an idea about what type of style wedding dress that you would like to wear on your special day. One of the first questions that your bridal consultant will ask you is what type of wedding dress you were looking for. You should have a style in mind, strapless or not, and how beaded and lacy you would like your dress. This does not mean that you can not change your mind as you try dresses on. This will just give your bridal consultant a place to start when pulling wedding dresses for you.
Step4
Try on as many wedding dresses as you need to. It may take you three dresses to find your dream wedding dress. It might take you many more then that. Try on everything in the store that catches your eye. It may be the wedding dress that did not look good on the hanger that fits you perfectly for your wedding day.