Now that you are planning your perfect wedding…you’ve got your perfect husband-to-be, your perfect diamond ring, and even your perfect venue where you’re perfect day will be held. There’s only one perfect problem…how are you suppose to find your dream dress in all of this wedding hoo-hah? Many brides wonder how to get started and for that matter what is the proper etiquette to go about picking that perfect gown.
First thing is first, be realistic and open-minded. What looks good on a model may not flatter your figure. Choose a gown that hides your flaws and plays up to your best features. Next, get recommendations and listen to what friends and brides in your area have to say about area salons. Also, schedule appointments some salons allow walk-ins, but by booking an appointment you are ensuring that a consultant has time to help you. When you do go to these appointments remember that money does matter and always be honest with your consultant about how much you would actually like to spend. Be up front about it because you will only create heart break when trying on a dress you love, but can’t afford.
Bring inspiration to your appointment with heels, makeup, and styling your hair to look the part. This way you can create the illusion of what you might look like on your Big Day. Also, keep in mind on who to bring with you when you’re trying on gowns. Bringing a crowd of people with you to the salons are not necessary and can be inconvenient to you and to salon owners for seating. Two people is plenty, maybe your mom and a close friend any more will make decision-making stressful and difficult. Last but not least is sleep on it. There’s no need to make a quick decision right away. Many salons won’t allow returns so ensuring that this is the dress should be well thought out.
Wednesday, December 17, 2008
There is no magic dress
What bridesmaids’ dress will look good on all of my girls, they either small or bigger in sizes? Do you have anything for them to try on?
I tell each and every one of our brides, there is no magic dress, your size 0 bridesmaid will look like a size 0. Your size 20 bridesmaid will look like a size 20.
Remember this is your day and while you would like for them to be comfortable in something that they are wearing, remember it comes down to your decision. Brides are better off by giving the bridesmaids a clear direction of what she would like them to wear. It gets confusing and tiresome for the bridesmaids involved if you don’t care.
While some salons have left over sizes from never paid for items from other weddings, all salons generally have sizes 8-14 available as samples. We all realize it is difficult to see what it will look like on a smaller or larger girl, but it is all that is available to independent bridal salons and what we are able to work with.
I tell each and every one of our brides, there is no magic dress, your size 0 bridesmaid will look like a size 0. Your size 20 bridesmaid will look like a size 20.
Remember this is your day and while you would like for them to be comfortable in something that they are wearing, remember it comes down to your decision. Brides are better off by giving the bridesmaids a clear direction of what she would like them to wear. It gets confusing and tiresome for the bridesmaids involved if you don’t care.
While some salons have left over sizes from never paid for items from other weddings, all salons generally have sizes 8-14 available as samples. We all realize it is difficult to see what it will look like on a smaller or larger girl, but it is all that is available to independent bridal salons and what we are able to work with.
When?
“When do I HAVE TO BUY IT?”
An easy rule of thumb is to purchase when you find it, don’t wait too long to start searching, you will run into extra charges for rush delivery. All special occasion gowns are made to order and are not sitting in a warehouse awaiting you to purchase. Here is an easy guide for your attire purchases.
Wedding Gowns : 12 -9 months start the search. Purchase at least 6 months from the “Big Day”.
Bridesmaids Dresses : 9 months start the search after you find your gown; make sure their dresses compliment yours, not the other way around. (Purchase them about 7 months from the “Big Day”) Your bridesmaids will appreciate not having to pay for a ton of things at the last minute.
Mothers Gowns : 9 months start the search. (Purchase 6-7 months before the “Big Day”). This will leave you a few months to loose the weight you want.
Flower Girl Dresses : 6 months start the search. (Purchase 5 months before the “Big Day”). Make sure you select a size that will accommodate a sudden growth spurt.
If you follow this simple guideline buying the attire you need for your wedding will be a breeze and arrive in plenty of time for alterations and so you don't have that nervous break down that your dress won't be here in time.
An easy rule of thumb is to purchase when you find it, don’t wait too long to start searching, you will run into extra charges for rush delivery. All special occasion gowns are made to order and are not sitting in a warehouse awaiting you to purchase. Here is an easy guide for your attire purchases.
Wedding Gowns : 12 -9 months start the search. Purchase at least 6 months from the “Big Day”.
Bridesmaids Dresses : 9 months start the search after you find your gown; make sure their dresses compliment yours, not the other way around. (Purchase them about 7 months from the “Big Day”) Your bridesmaids will appreciate not having to pay for a ton of things at the last minute.
Mothers Gowns : 9 months start the search. (Purchase 6-7 months before the “Big Day”). This will leave you a few months to loose the weight you want.
Flower Girl Dresses : 6 months start the search. (Purchase 5 months before the “Big Day”). Make sure you select a size that will accommodate a sudden growth spurt.
If you follow this simple guideline buying the attire you need for your wedding will be a breeze and arrive in plenty of time for alterations and so you don't have that nervous break down that your dress won't be here in time.
"The Dress"
One of the most common questions we are asked is: “How do you know when it is ‘The Dress’?”
My answer is always – “It depends”.
It depends on who you are: some brides need the reassurance of others that it is “The Dress”. Others know right away, some need a night or two weeks to think it over, some cry; some are so frustrated that she picks the first one that fits.
Regardless, the best advice I can give on this subject is to, RELAX, have fun and don’t worry about finding “THE DRESS”. There are no ugly wedding gowns, or brides for that matter, on a wedding day, only beautiful brides glowing because of their happiness.
My answer is always – “It depends”.
It depends on who you are: some brides need the reassurance of others that it is “The Dress”. Others know right away, some need a night or two weeks to think it over, some cry; some are so frustrated that she picks the first one that fits.
Regardless, the best advice I can give on this subject is to, RELAX, have fun and don’t worry about finding “THE DRESS”. There are no ugly wedding gowns, or brides for that matter, on a wedding day, only beautiful brides glowing because of their happiness.
Wednesday, December 3, 2008
We are trying to start our new Blog!
Okay, so I know how to write, I just never figured myself as a blogger, but I think I can really get into this. This first started because, I met a few wedding vendors who are fierce bloggers and told me to hop on the train. So this is a space dedicated towards Weddings, so I can discuss the up and coming events we are having in our bridal salon, recent weddings, and ultimately bridal fashion. I can talk about what brides are doing wrong with their weddings and help you all figure things out. I hope I can help alot of you out and look forward to getting this ball rolling.
Jamie Sherman
Manager
Blushing Bride
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