Shopping for the perfect dress doesn't have to be stressful we wanted to share Margene's 10 things you should know before shopping for your dress!
1. KNOW YOUR BUDGET!
Over inflating or under inflating your budget can cause you to fall in love with a dress that isn't meant to be or cause you to miss out on what you would really feel fabulous in! Plus no parent wants to have to tell their daughter no when she is planning the biggest day of her life!
2. KNOW YOUR LOCATION
A gown perfect for beach wedding and a church wedding is hard to find. By knowing where your wedding is going to take place you can eliminate a lot of stress from the start!
3. SHARE YOUR VISION
If you are thinking a modern feel and mom wants a classic Cinderella gown there will be some confusion! Remind your shopping buddies that it is your dress!
4. BE OPEN TO ALTERATIONS
It is amazing what tweaks can be made by a qualified seamstress. This can be anything from removing beading to a custom neckline!
5. LEAVE ROOM IN THE BUDGET FOR THE EXTRA'S
If you max out your budget on the dress and then fall in love with the perfect veil/tiara/necklace that is the perfect compliment you may be left feeling blue that you don't have it, and the bride should not have wedding blue's on her big day!
6. IT'S OK TO LOVE THE FIRST DRESS!
You know what you like and have your personal style. If you know what you want and you find it, why would you keep looking!
7. LOOK FOR THE BALANCE
You have been shopping before and know that not everything that looks good on the mannequin is right for you! The same goes for those pictures in magazines and online. Trust your consultant to help identify what gown looks best on you.
8. BE OPEN TO DIFFERENT STYLES
Your consultant help's 100's of women every year and knows every dress that is in the store. Be willing to try things on, you may surprise yourself.
9. TRUST YOUR INSTINCTS
Only you know what you feel. Do you like everything that everyone else wears all the time? It can be hard when family and friends don't like your choice, but remember it is your choice!
10. SAY YES AND STOP SHOPPING!
When you second guess your decision or your entourage does that for you it just makes things more stressful. You know you better than anyone and if it is what you want stick with it!
