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Courtesy of
Elegant Wedding Bridal, MD
There are thousands of wedding gown fashions
to choose from. Brides can choose a wedding
gown with traditional embellishments like
the bell-shape skirt with lace and a train,
or a modern form-fitting wedding gown made
of satin and decorated with sequins.
Whatever the bride may decide, she will
eventually have to visit some type of
wedding gown dealer.
When you visit the salon of your choice,
make sure that you have a clear vision of
your wedding's theme. Do not hesitate to let
the salon know what you have planned for a
budget. Bring magazine clippings of wedding
gowns you like, and see if they have those
styles or something similar. Keep in mind
that with most bridal salons, you get some
consultation for free. Take advantage of the
advice you receive. The consultant will be
able to offer suggestions on fit and style
based on your age and body type.
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A wedding gown
may look wonderful in a magazine (and most
do), but it may not look good on you. Your
consultant will help you find the right gown
at the right price. You should visit a
bridal salon even if you do not plan on
purchasing your wedding gown through one.
The advice you receive will more than pay
for your time.
The Wedding Gown Costs
Don't purchase a wedding gown that is out of
your price range. Bridal gowns can range in
price from a few hundred to a few thousand
dollars. Take some time to think about your
selection. It may help to sleep on the idea
and make a commitment on a different day.
Remember that bridal gowns come with many
unforeseen expenses. Don't spend all of your
allotted money on the gown itself. Save a
little for alterations and accessories. Plan
to spend approximately 5.5% of your total
wedding budget on your wedding gown and
accessories.
Get Fitted For Your Wedding Gown
When you go to get fitted for your gown,
make sure that you bring your mother or maid
of honor with you. If neither of these
people can be there, take a friend whose
opinion you trust. If nothing else, this
friend can provide some moral support if you
are in doubt. You should plan on at least
six months to decide on and fit your wedding
gown. It will take at least three months for
your order to be placed and your wedding
gown to be made by the manufacturer. Then
you can plan on three fittings. The first
when your wedding gown arrives. The second
to correct any mistakes, and the third to
verify that everything is perfect. You
should expect your wedding gown to be
perfect. After all, you will only wear this
wedding gown once. If you do not have six
months, relax. You can still get everything
done in time. It will just cost a little
more to rush your order.
Your final fitting should take place a few
weeks before your wedding. The last thing
you should worry about on your wedding day
is whether or not your gown fits. So make
sure your wedding gown is ready early. Your
salon should hold your gown until the week
before your wedding. They are better
equipped to store your wedding gown than you
will be, and proper storage is essential to
prevent your wedding gown from wrinkling.
It would be a good idea to bring your maid
of honor to your fittings. She will be able
to learn her responsibilities for the
wedding day. Sometimes, small emergencies
come up right before the wedding is about to
begin. Your maid of honor should know your
wedding gown, and she should also know how
to perform small alterations in a pinch. If
your mother would handle this situation
better than your maid of honor, you might
want her at the fittings as well.
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