Expert
Advice:
So
Many Dresses, So Little Time - How to Find THE One?
Every season there
are literally thousands of wedding dresses available for the choosing
by hundreds of designers and manufacturers. To some brides this level
of selection is like a dream come true, to others its more of a nightmare.
Whichever category
you fall in to, be warned that shopping for a dress amid all of the
choices can lead to frustration and confusion. Steady yourself and
stay calm rather than allowing yourslf to become overwhelmed.
Instead of giving
in to frustration, appreciate the options you have instead of letting
them overwhlem and confuse you. The good news is that with all of the
variety, there IS a dress out there that is perfect for you, AND
within your budget. Enjoy the adventure of finding it. Its all part
of the wedding planning experience, and the process can really be a
lot of fun if you approach it with the right attitude.
If you're the type
who likes to see it all and who wants to exhaust all of her options,
then settle in and spend some time clicking through all of the
designers, manufacturers and collections we've listed here, one by one.
If on the other
hand, that level of selection overwhelms you, don't feel that you
have to see it all. Focus on looking at the collections or designers
you know are within your price range, whose names you recongize, or
whose designs you are already familiar with.
Regardless of your
approach, keep a pen and paper close by. Make notes of the designers
and style numbers you are interested in, then go back to narrow it
down later.
Next, visit bridal
boutiques in your area to see what they have available and start
trying dresses on. Keep in mind that often what looks great on a
model in a photo may not be so perfect for you when you try it on.
When you are in the boutique, be open to trying styles you might not
have originally considered.
Take someone with
you when you shop - your mom, sister, or maid of honor (some brides
these days even take their fiance - after all, you want him to LOVE
the wedding dress you choose, right?). Its helpful to know how others
see you in the dresses you try on. Find out from the boutique staff
if its alright for someone to snap pictures of you in the dresses you
try on. It can be super-helpful to look these over later when you go
home and relax - it gives you a whole different perspective.
The average bride
takes 4 to 6 weeks of serious searching to select her wedding dress.
She tries on 15 to 20 gowns and visits an average of 4 to 5 bridal
boutiques before choosing THE one. You may spend more or less time
and effort in the process - these numbers are merely an average. But
be assured, with this much selection available to you, whether you
find it sooner or later, a dress that is perfect for you is out there
and its only a matter of time before you cross it's path.
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