No one takes a wedding day as serious as the bride, her wedding night is usually one of the most important days of her life and one she would never forget and her wedding gown is one thing that she places highly.
Inasmuch as most ladies place much significant on the wedding gown, many still don’t consider so many important things when they plan and shop for their wedding gown.
I would mention 7 things that should never be taken for granted.
1. THE BUDGET
This is actually the most important and probably the first thing to consider when shopping for a wedding gown; everything involving a wedding gown centres on the budget. Not everyone has a blank cheque as far as money is concerned, so while shopping for your wedding gown, you ought to ‘cut your coat according to your cloth’; set a budget aside before you go shopping, this would help a lot. Always remember that the wedding gown comes with some hidden costs such as the veil and other accessories; never forget to add them to the budget.
2. SIZE AND FIT
Your body size as well matters a whole lot, and there are two things to consider regarding your body size. First go for a style that fits; do not get carried away by the style and design, you wouldn’t want to start breathing heavily on your special day. Secondly, you ought to maintain that size that you have chosen and this is where many ladies get it wrong. If you shop for your gown a month before your wedding and you are size 8, you ought to make sure you maintain that size else it might end up a disaster.
3. THE FRAILTY
This is another thing most ladies hardly ever consider. So much emphasis is placed on how beautiful a wedding gown is that only few consider its weaknesses. Wardrobe malfunction is not an unusual occurrence; it happens frequently, especially across the zipper. The zipper and the seams are areas that should be checked with precision if you don’t want a wardrobe malfunction that you wouldn’t forget on a day that you would never forget.
4. COMFORT
Your comfort is very essential; shop for a gown that you feel alright in, a gown that you can move comfortably in. Your comfort matters a lot; if you are comfortable then you would be confident and if you aren’t comfortable people would notice.
5. SHOP WITH FRIENDS
It is advisable not to shop for your gown alone; you might end up regretting the action. Inasmuch as the shop attendant would want you to look good in your gown, she also has an objective to make sales meaning there would be double standards. Go along with your friends that have an eye for fashion and know what suits you and you would save yourself a lot of stress.
6. FIGURE OUT WHAT YOU LIKE
What you like would go a long way in determining how you would feel in that gown. Take cues from the venue, the season, the time of the day that you are getting married and so many things you can sum up to getting your wedding dress style; you should never forget that the day is about you, so trust your instincts to make the right decision.
7. PLAN IN ADVANCE
You shouldn’t wait till the dying minute before you start shopping for your wedding; you might become carried away with other plans and you end up buying your wedding gown under pressure which isn’t nice. Shop when the pressure isn’t on yet; if you want a ready-made design, book ahead of time so you don’t get let down and if you want a design from your designer it is important to call in advance too.
With these tips, shopping for your wedding dress wouldn’t get easier than this. Your wedding dress is an important part of your wedding day; shop right.
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