Just as the saying goes– no two snowflakes that are the same, and no two weddings are either! This is your special day to create an event that is unlike anyone else’s. Yes, you may pull ideas from other brides, perhaps from seeing pictures that inspire you. But at the end of the day, your wedding (+ your wedding dress) will be unique to you!
Photography: Katey Penton Photography
Many decisions must be made throughout the planning process. There’s the wedding cake, invites, venue, caterer, DJ, flowers, the tux’s (that the groomsmen better order in time), the colors; and finally, The Dress. Many of these decision will be no brainers for you. For some wedding details, you already know exactly what you want + the decision will be simple! But for many, the dress is oftentimes the hardest decision of them all. A lot goes into finding the perfect dress for your special day!
Photography: Horn Photography and Design
Thankfully, our friend at Carrie’s Bridal Collection is here to share some of the some wedding dress tips to help smooth out the whole process!
Find a store that is within your budget.
It’s easy to start your wedding shopping by “playing dress-up” and trying on gowns for fun. Be careful! This is one of the easiest ways to fall in love with a dress outside of your price range by accident. You may think trying on a $4000 gown is harmless because obviously you wouldn’t pay that much, but the more money it is, the more you will love it!
Photography: Horn Photography and Design
Bring an entourage that supports YOUR dream.
By entourage, I mean as few people as possible. We think that around 1-4 people is a great number to include in this special moment. It is customary to bring people to your bridal fitting that mean a great deal to you. Whether it is a mother, mother-in-law, best friend, or group of friends, these need to be people that support the vision that YOU have.
It is easy to get swept up in the moment and for many guests of the bride, their own visions come through instead of taking a step back to give the bride her moment. The bottom line for purchasing a wedding dress is to find the dress that you love, that fits your dream, that will be in your pictures forever! Your mother and friends will love the dress you pick when they see that you love it. If you’re capable of picking the perfect man, then you’re definitely capable of buying the dress that you love!
It’s never “Too Soon”.
I like to think of the dress as the centerpiece to the wedding. You’re the bride, everyone looks at the bride. You have a whole aisle to walk down, your guests will anticipate seeing your dress and when they stand for your approach they will stand in awe, the décor, bridesmaids, groomsmen, and flowers will complement you. You’re the centerpiece, and starting early is totally fine!
Photography: Katey Penton Photography
Brides, what advice what helpful for you during the dress shopping? Our rustic barn venue team love to hear!