So, you just got engaged?! Congratulations! This is one of the most joyous times in anyone’s life. Some have dreamed of this day since they were young and have everything already planned out even down to the dress. Others may have never even thought of a wedding dress and the thought just never crossed their mind. Bridal Source is here to help guide you on finding your wedding dress.
Do Your Research
Just like anything significant you may purchase in your lifetime, wedding dress shopping will require you to do some research. Before heading into bridal dress boutiques, we recommend browsing online for best rated shops. Be sure to read the reviews and see what other brides thought of their experience, pricing, and customer service.
Pick up bridal magazines such as The Knot and Bridal Guide for wedding dress inspirations and various styles. Magazines alike tend to have all the new season dress picks and brands.
Browse online! There is no bigger source than the internet. Google away!
Stay In Budget
Before you make any plans to schedule a consultation, set a budget! According to Brides, the average wedding dress cost in 2020 was $1,631.00. This is a very important step in the process of finding your wedding dress. When you begin doing your research, you will quickly learn how expensive wedding dresses can be. The more details in the design, the more fabric used, the longer the train, all of these particulars come with a price tag.
Start Early
This goes without saying! If you didn’t know, wedding dresses done right, take time! You must get an early start finding your dress. We recommend six to nine months prior to the big day. This should give you ample time to shop around, get your order in, and a must, fittings.
Be Open To All Styles
This advice may come as a shocker to some. Sometimes, brides to be have thee dress already in mind. You know the designer, the cut, and every meticulous details down to the beading and buttons. All until you arrive at your scheduled consultation and your assigned sales associate pulls “thee dress” (the one you’ve envisioned all this time). You go to try it on and when you look in the mirror, it’s nothing like you imagined. This has happened to many of brides to be. When finding your dress, do keep an open mind to trying styles outside of what you planned for. You just never know. The one we overlook is sometimes, thee one!
Enjoy The Process
Most importantly, enjoy this time and process. Getting married is one of the most joyous occasions. As the bride to be, you should be taking in every moment. So go do your research. Keep a planner handy to store all your fabulous picks. Schedule appointments for different dress shops. Take your close family and friends with you to shop. Make a day out of it and really take in the moments that are memories for a lifetime!
Happy Shopping !