When it comes to choosing the MOST IMPORTANT dress in my life, I was a little hesitant. What if I have dress regret? What if I change my date randomly? What if I get peer pressured into something that is not me? These are all common fears when it comes to buying something so important. My wedding dress needed to stay in the range of traditional and yet fit my personality to a T! I needed something that would make an entrance at our winter ceremony. The mission was on, but who would accept it?
This is where Low’s Bridal and Formal came into play. My consultant was named Teena, and she was a doll! She spent four hours with me as I contemplated which dress would be best. She gave me a pep talk at the end and she even made sure I stayed in budget, which was a big deal to me. While I was there I picked out a veil that was to die for! I can’t wait to show you my dress and overall look, but you’ll have to wait until January 3rd.
While you wait for January 3rd to see my dress, here are a few tips for those of you joining the adventure in dress shopping that really helped me along the way:
1.) Come in with an open mind– Unless you’ve tried on multiple wedding gowns it’s really hard to see the full look and how it will look on your body. I was obsessed with the fit and flare gowns until I tried one on. Apparently, I am not six feet tall. Who knew??
2.) Trust your sales associate– If you go to a respected boutique, your sales associate will know what he/she is doing. Trust me. They have seen these gowns on multiple women and know what looks great and what is in your budget. Don’t be afraid to try a Vera Wang look alike that they suggest. It may be exactly what you wanted and in your budget.
3.) Do NOT try on dresses over budget– OK, look me in the eyes. Do not do it! It’s so bad. If you are anything like me, we have very expensive taste. There is a reason these dresses are $5,000 over your budget. If you fall in love with one, you will just compare it to all the gowns below that price range and lets be fair. That’s not even a contest.
4.) Take you family and friends– I only ended up taking my family because I wanted to surprise my bridesmaids, but you’ll need a support system. I cried once in the dressing room from frustration and once after from relief. Whew! It’s such a hard decision and you’ll need a support system.
5.) Most Importantly, Have FUN– It’s the biggest shopping experience you’ll ever have. Enjoy it! It’s supposed to be a fun experience. Loosen up, try on dresses to surprise your crew and giggle. You know you want to.
Good luck wedding dress shopping! Enjoy it!
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