It’s wedding time again, and with weddings come dress shoppers. If you are freshly engaged, you’ve probably begun dreaming about designer wedding gowns. Shopping for such a dress is a once in a lifetime experience, but there are some pitfalls you need to avoid to ensure your shopping experience is successful. We’ve collected four common wedding dress shopping mistakes that are made, and we’ve given you the tools to avoid those pitfalls. Happy shopping!
Mistake # 1: Waiting Too Long to Shop, or Shopping Too Soon
Wedding gown shopping does have a sweet spot when it comes to time frames. Because long engagements are more common than ever before designers are seeing wedding dress shoppers who have simply stepped into the boutique too early. Sure, it’s an exciting time, but do wait until about 12 months before the big day to start shopping. Not only will this give you enough time to find a dress, but you’ll be committed to the idea of buying at that point.
Waiting too long is a problem, too. Brides should never wait longer than 8 months out from the wedding to start their search, the shorter the time frame the less dresses you’ll have to choose form. Remember, production time, especially with designer wedding dresses, is a lengthy prospect.
Mistake #2: Don’t Marry A Designer Before You’ve Tried Them On
Experts agree that many brides get into trouble by getting too attached to one particular designer. The fact of the matter is, not all designer wedding gowns will flatter all bodies, no matter how breathtaking their gowns look on other people and models. Experts suggest keeping an open mind about designers, and to take advice from sales professionals. They’ve been in the business for a long time, and they generally have a keen eye when it comes to dresses, designers and body types.
Mistake # 3: Ordering the Wrong Size
When shopping for a designer wedding gown, many brides get hung up on the number, rather than their measurements. The #fitbridechallenge, has also led to more and more brides insisting that they are going to lose weight before their wedding day, and thus order sizes far smaller than their current waistline. This is a huge mistake, insist wedding dress designers and sales personnel. Taking in a dress is much easier than taking a dress out, so do order your proper size. Remember, designer wedding gowns generally run one to two sizes smaller than you currently wear in “street clothes”.
Mistake #4: Expecting the Teary-eyed “A-ha” Moment
You probably have heard stories of people bursting into tears the moment they put on their wedding gown. Sure, some people have an emotional reaction like that, but not everyone. Shows like Say Yes to the Dress have taught brides that they need to have an emotional moment in order to know the dress they have one is “the one” above all the other designer wedding gowns in the boutique. Experts dismiss this notion, and tell brides they should pick a dress they love and feel comfortable in. Misty-eyes are not a requirement to pick a dress, so don’t get hung up on that. If you aren’t the overly emotional type, you probably won’t have a misty moment with your gown. Learn to be okay with that, and your wedding dress shopping experience will be much better.
Follow these simple rules when shopping for designer wedding gowns, and we are sure you’ll have the experience of a lifetime. Remember, finding the dress is an important step towards married life, and you should soak in the moment as you see fit!
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