Tips for Wedding Dress Shopping

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It’s no secret that most brides’ favourite wedding-related topic is the dress! However, shopping for the perfect dress can be extremely overwhelming, and I know from experience. I believe I visited about 6 bridal shops in Edmonton & Toronto before finding the one in Calgary. The ladies at SmartBrideBoutique.com are sharing one bride-to-be’s tips when it comes to wedding dress shopping based on their own experience:

{Gowns: Elizabeth Filmore Bridal }

The first step: Gather Inspiration!
You’ve likely looked through every wedding magazine you could get your hands on from the minute you got engaged. This is probably the best place to start. Before you even set foot in a bridal salon, look at tons of pictures to start to get an idea of what you like.

Keep in mind, what looks great in a magazine might look completely different on you. And, what you’re not crazy over in a picture could actually look amazing. Use pictures to start to form ideas, but at the same time be open-minded once you start actually trying on dresses.

The second step: Let the Shopping Begin!
First off, go to more than one store! You don’t want to buy your wedding dress, and end up with regrets later because you feel like you didn’t try on enough. Other than that, here are my main tips:

♥Don’t try on too many dresses.

At the very least, not all in one visit. You WILL start to get overwhelmed, and from there confusion sets in.

All those wedding magazines you bought?

Rip out some pictures and bring them with you!
♥Be open!

Let your consultant make some suggestions for you. Even if you hate it, what’s the worst that can happen? You try the dress on, and it’s good for a laugh if nothing else (yes, this did happen to me). Remember, it’s supposed to be fun.

♥Do not, I repeat DO NOT bring more than about three or four people with you, tops.

Your own voice will start to get lost in the chaos, and it’s YOUR dress! You want to be the one to make the final decision! It can be tempting to want as many opinions as possible, but keep it simple – a couple of close family members or friends… the people who know you best.

♥Don’t feel pressured to buy a dress.

You have to have “that feeling”. Trust me, it will happen. Regardless of whether or not you tear up or get emotional, something inside you will just KNOW it’s the right dress.

Enjoy the search!

Do you have any dress shopping tips for brides-to-be? I’d love to hear it.

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SmartBride Boutique is a free local classifieds site connecting brides past and present to buy, sell and save on new, discounted and used wedding dresses, jewelry , décor and more.