You’re getting
married and you’re ready to find a dress! We get it. It’s not easy choosing
that ever-important white gown, yet it’s easy to fall prey to some of the faux
pas that I’ll be outlining in this very post. Keep away from these while
shopping for the perfect gown and you’ll have a stress-free shopping
experience. Check them out below and let me know if they help you while you’re
shopping for your wedding dress!
Looking
Too Early- Try to avoid finding your dress too
early after the engagement. Give yourself at least 12 months before you seek
out your dress. Your interests, along with the look and feel of your wedding
could change. Avoid added stress and find a dress you love closer to your
wedding date.
Trying
On Too Many Dresses- It’s a proven fact that too many
options make us unhappy and make it more difficult for us to make a decision. I
know there are millions of wedding dress stores in this world, but try to keep
your search down to three stores at most. If you’ve already got a look
in mind, try to find it instead of trying on every dress out there. Make your
search easier so you can say yes to the dress!
Avoid
Huge Sales- Just because it’s a cheap designer
gown on discount doesn’t mean that you love it. In fact, avoid steep discounts
altogether as they could easily sway you into picking out a dress you don’t really
love. I’m all for a deal but only if you’re 1000% in love with the dress,
otherwise put the dress back on the hanger and walk away.
Bringing
The Whole Family- Your wedding, let alone shopping for
the perfect dress, is hard enough without hearing input from the entire peanut
gallery. Keep your family and your friends at home. They’ll see the dress along
with everyone else at the wedding. Bring some trusted friends or your sister,
whose opinion your trust, rather then everyone you know.
( credit: L.R.)
