Tips for Choosing The Perfect Wedding Dress

One of the most important decisions you’ll make when planning your wedding is selecting that perfect gown, the one that will dazzle your fiancee, your friends and your family. Although your mind may be made up and your heart set on a particular style prior to going shopping, be sure to try on several different styles.

Your bridal consultant should not just be helpful and friendly, she should be knowledgeable and a good listener. Tell her what you’re looking for. If you have pictures show them to her. Tell her where your wedding will be and when it will take place. All these things will help her determine which gowns in her store will best fit what you’re looking for.

If your bridal consultant is pushy, insists you don’t know what you want - but she does, or tries to get you to buy every dress you try on -- run out of the store. Purchasing your gown should be a fun experience.

Also realize that all gowns look great on the size 6 models in the pictures. Your body shape and size will make a difference on what style gown looks best on you. Be open to the suggestions of your bridal consultant. Oh and by the way - sizes for bridal gowns is different that the sizes you find at the mall or on ready to wear clothes. Wedding gowns use “European” sizing and run from one to two sizes small. That means if you usually wear a size 8 you’ll probably be a size 10 in your bridal gown.

Be careful not to bring too many friends with you. Usually mom, grandma and a friend is plenty. When you have too many people giving their opinions it can be confusing and frustrating. Remember it’s your day, it’s your dress, and it’s your decision - if you love it, that’s what really counts.