How to shop for your wedding dress by Jasmin Kemp Photography

Wedding dress shopping can be overwhelming…with so many beautiful options and so many different designs. How could you ever decide? With years of experience under their belt – or should we say “dress” we’ll cover 6 tips on shopping for your wedding dress.

1. Start looking early on and take your time!

Wedding planning and dress shopping can be overwhelming. Surveys done by bridal salons say that you should find and choose your dress early on in planning to save you time and headache! This allows them to try and explore many different styles with many different appointments before the big day!

Remember, to be efficient and successful in your search for the special dress make sure you keep your budget in mind and if you don’t have one, visit a local bridal boutique to gain an idea of what the costs may be!

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2. Remember that the best wedding dress shows confidence!

Although it may seem like a no-brainer to choose a dress that fits your style and personality, one can easily get caught up in the trends and traditional wardrobe choices at the time prior to your wedding! There’s this big misconception that wedding dress must be uncomfortable to be stylish and beautiful. Not only is this inaccurate but it draws lots of brides from being able to enjoy their special day. So how exactly do you find something your both confident and comfortable in? See and touch many different fabrics. Try on many different styles, cuts, and silhouettes. Most importantly, remember that your wedding dress is only a much fancier version of your everyday style and attire! Once you can define what your style is and what makes you comfortable…you are one step closer to finding the perfect dress!

3. Bring the right people to your appointment!

It can be hard and difficult to choose how many people to bring along to the boutique to help you choose the special dress…but don’t fret! Most specialists advise that one to three individuals should come along for your shopping journey…whether that be your mom, best friend, sister, etc. Too many people can be too many opinions and although that may be helpful sometimes…it can also create diversion, confusion, and chaos.

4. Research in advance!

This may seem like broad advice but it can actually be applicable to many things. It’s best to determine your budget early on and to start looking for inspiration to determine your style. If you have married friends, make sure to ask where they went and ask for their feedback for the boutique. Each boutique experience can be unique and find bridal studios that fit within your budget.

5. Choose a designer carefully.

Spending time with your designer or bridal salon is so important to make the right decision! Make sure you feel comfortable with the dress designer so that you can be honest about your dislikes and likes! Similar to a friend, you want to make sure this designer understands your style, personality, aesthetic, and inspiration.

6. Be open-minded and have fun choosing your wedding dress!

Every girl dreams of their big day at one point in their childhood! Between all the efforts and costs, it’s important to remind yourself to enjoy the process. Shopping can be fun with the right attitude, mindset, and people. There are so many styles, cuts, designs, silhouettes, etc to choose from, and easy to get overwhelmed.

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A wedding dress is an important investment. You want the dress that reflects your individuality as much as it does the timelessness of your relationship, but you also want a gown that will last.

Contact me if you wish to learn more!

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