Finding your perfect wedding dress is one of the BEST parts of being engaged! Most of you have dreamed of having the perfect wedding all your life. And I bet that one of the things you picture first is what you will wear and what your dress will look like.
I must admit, one of my favorite parts of the weekend is Friday nights and watching, "Say Yes to the Dress" on TLC. I am addicted. And I firmly believe that me and Randy should be BFF (best friends forever) and that we will be someday when I move to Manhattan and work for Kleinfeld Bridal. Perhaps I should run this by the husband?
Anyway, as you start your journey to finding your perfect dress there are a few tips I would like to give you:
1. Do some research before you go to find out some styles you like. This will help a lot when you get to the store. Otherwise you may feel overwhelmed and not know where to start!
2. Try on as many dresses as you WANT! This may sound like a contradiction to #1 but it is your wedding and the only time you will probably ever get to experience the pampering of trying on bridal gowns. So have fun with it!
3. I would recommend bringing only a few close family/friends with you. Remember, the more people, the more opinions you will get. That can end up being a nightmare!
4. If you bring a large crowd and it turns in to a firing squad of opinions, remember to follow your heart. It is YOUR wedding and what YOU want. Don't let your desires get trampled by what others think.
5. Keep in mind, accessories are your friend! Sometimes adding a simple belt will change the entire look of the dress. Or adding some earrings and a necklace will change the whole scope of how the dress looks on you. Don't be afraid to "dress up" while you are dressing up!
6. The veil - this is usually when the bride has her "moment." And when many brides finally look in the mirror and realize they are getting married! Veils come in all different lengths, textures, colors, etc. Feel free to try on many to match your gown perfectly.
7. If you are from (or visiting) Minnesota I would highly recommend The Wedding Shoppe. Many have called this my second home and it's true I probably visit the store about 4-5 times a year and yes, the tailor knows me well. :) But it's a wonderful place to find a dress. You can't go wrong and the staff is amazing!
In general, follow your heart! Don't be afraid to commit. As my future BFF Randy always says, "Once you found the man of your dreams you stopped looking. You need to do the same for your dress."
I hope this helps. Happy shopping! And remember you can always comment on any of my blog posts with thoughts/opinions/questions. That's what I'm here for!
Love,
Kristin
