Tips to Shopping for Your Wedding Dress

So, you're clueless about finding a dress? Fear not. Arm yourself with some basics and you can enjoy a fearless approach to the wedding dress hunt. As daunting of a task as it might seem, this is one of the most exciting parts of wedding planning, so enjoy it.

 

Don't just turn up at a bridal shop unannounced. Many stores operate on an appointment only basis, but even those that are open for walk-in appointments will be able to give you more time and attention if you make an appointment first.

 

Do bring along one or two people whose opinion you really value and who you trust to be completely honest, perhaps your mum and your chief bridesmaid.

 

Don't give in to the pressure to bridesmaids, friends and hangers-on. Bridal shops full of delicate, expensive gowns don't appreciate being overrun with people. Some may even limit the number of people per appointment, and if you bring too many people, you'll only end up confused by conflicting opinions.