Do’s and Don’ts of Finding your Wedding Dress

The Do’s and Dont’s of finding your wedding dress can be daunting but we’ve narrowed it down to just a few! You might think you need to rush out and find that perfect dress but hold your horses. This should and can be a fun, exciting and glamorous adventure – not a crazy stressful situation.

The first Do’s and Don’ts of finding your wedding dress we want to share are the DO’s:

1. Do take into consideration your body shape. We all would love to be a model with sky high legs and tiny waist but realistically if you don’t look like that now, you probably won’t on your wedding day. Take some time to really think about what flatters your body type like a well placed ruffle, silk, lace, what color of white or perhaps no white at all. The silhouette of the wedding dress should make you feel comfortable.
2. Do bring your camera or phone to the dress appointment if the boutique allows them. This is because mirrors can’t capture all the angles and you want to look your best on the big day! That big bow on the back of your dress might look great from the side but from behind it might be atrocious. Feel free to call ahead at your planned venue and ask if they will allow a few snaps.
3. Do try on as many dresses you feel the need. This is your wedding day not just a summer picnic. There’s no need to feel rushed or pressured to just try on a few. Dresses look different on the hangers than they will on your body. So, if you need to try on 30 dresses then that’s what it takes! On the other hand, you don’t need to be trying on dresses for “fun” that your cousin thinks are hilariously gaudy.

Wedding Dress Do’s 

The Do’s and Don’ts of finding your wedding dress won’t be complete without some Don’ts:

1. Don’t forget the top of your wedding dress. Many people forget about this and see only the fantastic hemline or giant skirt. The top of your dress will be in the most photographs so be conscious of what it looks like and what shape it gives you. You can also accessorize the top line of the dress to make it pop even more.
2. Don’t schedule your dress appointment later in the day. The earlier the better! You’ll get fresh staff who haven’t had hours of dealing with picky brides. And, their merchandise won’t be as picked over. You are more likely to get the full attention of staffers and be less rushed earlier in the day. There is no certain weekday or weekend day that’s ideal but a random Tuesday morning versus a Saturday morning might be your best bet!
3. Don’t try on too many dresses. We don’t want to be confusing here but you can suffer from wedding dress overload! It’s tempting to try on just one more to make sure you’ve picked the “right one”. The truth is, most brides find their perfect wedding dress in the first five they try on. They just need to make sure it’s the perfect one. There’s a fine line between picky and indecisive.

Wedding Dress Don’ts