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Monica’s Question: I just started reading your blog, because I just got engaged two months ago. My friend suggested that I subscribe to this a blog and a couple others. I’m glad I did – I love it!!! I wanted to know what I should do before I go to my first appointment to try on wedding dresses. I’m going in one month, and I want to be prepared. Thanks for any advice!
April’s Answer: Thanks for the compliment and to your friend for recommending Stylish Events. I’m so excited to have you as a new reader. There are a few things you should do to prepare to try on wedding dresses. The first thing is to look through a couple wedding magazines and on a few websites like Martha Stewart Weddings and Brides for wedding dresses that stand out to you. Check out my post, 101 Wedding Dresses from Spring 2010 Runway for a good selection. Try to pay attention to things you like and dislike. It will be helpful to tell your consultant if you hate lace or definitely want beading on your dress. She’ll be able to narrow down the piles of white dresses for you. Bring a couple of pictures if you can.
You want to wear undergarments that look best with wedding dresses – such as nude underwear and a strapless bar. If you’re going to wear any body shaping pieces under your wedding dress on your big day, you should wear it while you try on dresses.
When you show up to your appointment, let the bridal consultant know your budget, what you like, show her your pictures, and let her know what kind of wedding your planning on having {a wedding on the beach and a formal ballroom wedding reception call for different types of wedding dress} but be open to the consultants suggestions. She might suggest something that you wouldn’t necessarily like, but she knows what types of dresses look amazing on certain body types. The worst that can happen is you try it on and don’t like it. Just keep an open mind.
I seriously suggest that you don’t try on dresses that are more than your budget. If you fall in love with a dress that you can’t afford, you’ll just be disappointed and none of the other dresses will measure up. When you tell the bridal consultant your budget, let her know that you don’t want to try on any dresses that cost more than you can spend.
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Thanks for the advice. I started collecting pictures and I’ve decided that I really like ball gowns and beading and want to stay away from anything mermaid. I’ll let you know when I find “the one.”
October 3rd, 2009
I can’t wait to see what you pick out – please send me pictures!
October 3rd, 2009
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