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Tips for Choosing the Perfect Wedding DressYou've been dreaming of this day ever since you first picked up your Barbie and Ken dolls, and now that it's here, you have endless possibilities! Okay, so you can't go down the aisle wearing the things you wore when you were a little girl dreaming of your wedding. But, what you can do is look at yourself now and what you want to look like on your wedding day. That way, you can pick that perfect dress that's hanging there just waiting for you to find it.
Choosing the DateBefore you start looking at the type of dress you want, it is a good idea to wait until you have a confirmed date for the wedding before you put down a deposit or pay for a gown. There's nothing to be gained by purchasing a dress before you know the season and location of the wedding. A gown perfect for that April garden wedding won't work at all for a December service in a chapel. Window shopping is fine, but keep the glass between you and the gowns until you know when and where the wedding will be! Buy a Wedding Dress that Fits You NowIn formal weddings, brides generally wear long white/cream-colored wedding dresses and a veil, perhaps a train and, of course, gloves. You may be planning to lose weight for the wedding, but it is never a good idea to buy a smaller gown with the expectation of losing weight before the wedding. He asked you to marry him, so there's obviously nothing wrong with the figure you have! But, if you feel you must do something about your weight, look into using a personal trainer and avoid crash dieting. The trainer can help you set realistic goals for your body - not only for the big day, but for your whole life. Above all, don't think that you must get from a size 16 down to a size 4. He fell in love with the you that is, not some idealized version of you. Exploring Gown Sizes and CutsWhen choosing the perfect gown, there are many things that you must take into account. These include your complexion, the wedding colors you choose, and the degree of formality of the event. The gown Princess Diana wore for her wedding would be totally out of place in a Summer Garden wedding! Now it's time to take a look at yourself, and decide what type of gown is best for you. Remember, the models you see in magazines and online are usually far outside the norm of "real" women. Not to mention that those photos may be touched up - they are intended to sell the gowns after all and probably won't look the same on you as they did on the model. But, the perfect gown for you is there - and you will find it! Here is a look at the different body types and the types of gowns that fit them best.
Once you have picked the type of dress that is right for your body type, you can move on to looking at your complexion. Remember, we're working on an overall "picture." Dark complexions and dark hair mean bright white gowns, while blondes, porcelain-skinned brunettes and redheads need creamy and silk whites. For a bit of color in the dress, look for undertones of pink and coral. Those are always flattering. Choosing the Right Gown for the Level of FormalityOf course, the formality of your wedding also plays a role in the gown you choose.
Since the average wedding dress runs in the area of $1000, the purchase will be a significant part of your budget. So, make sure it's the right gown for you and your Big Day! Additional Wedding Tips: |
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