I bet I wouldn’t be wrong in saying that from the moment you got engaged you will have been thinking about your wedding dress! For many brides choosing their wedding dress overrides many other elements of their wedding day.
Your wedding dress and all the accessories will be the most important outfit you will ever buy, so it has to be perfect. And whilst you will pour through the bridal magazines dreaming of all the beautiful dresses you see, when it comes down to finding ‘the one’ many brides find themselves struggling to see the wood for the trees!
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With so many different styles, shapes, embellishments, colors and fabrics to choose from it is no wonder brides end up confused and overwhelmed. But finding your dream dress really comes down to making a decision based on several important factors:
1. Body Shape - it is unlikely that you will suit every style of wedding dress out there. We all have different body shapes so it is a question of finding the right dress style to suit your shape. The different shapes and coordinating dress styles merit an article of their own and is too lengthy to go into here, however, a bridal store assistant who knows her stuff will instantly be able to direct you to the right dress style for your shape.
2. Wedding Style - although this isn’t a factor that should influence your final choice, it is worth considering especially if you are having a formal, traditional and religious wedding. This style of wedding usually calls for very demure gowns with trains, however, like I said it needn’t influence your final choice.
3. Wedding Date - the time of year of your wedding will have an impact on the fabric of your wedding dress and the style. A wedding in the hot summer months calls for a dress made in light weight fabrics and which is not too tight fitting. A wedding later in the year in the cooler months would call for heavier weight fabrics.
4. Wedding Location - this is really more important if you are having a destination wedding or a beach wedding. You will need to be able to pack your wedding dress yourself for a destination wedding and be safe in the knowledge that you will be able to remove any creases once you arrive. A big skirted wedding dress with a long train could be very difficult to wear on a beach.
5. Color - we traditionally think of wedding dresses being in white or ivory, however, these days there are many colors to choose from, ranging from subtle variations on white or ivory through to more dramatic colors such as red or blue. Your color choice can really be decided by your hair and skin tone where some shades will suit darker tones whilst others will suit paler tones best. Again a good sales assistant will be able to guide you.
6. Your Build - If you are petite then a dress with a big skirt could swamp you, whilst those who have a larger build may not be able to carry off a slim fitting gown. Choose a dress that is in proportion to your build.
Finally, don’t be tempted to buy any of your accessories before choosing your wedding dress. Your choice of dress will dictate which accessories you choose as they will need to coordinate with the look and style of your chosen gown. For instance buying a bra with straps and then choosing a strapless wedding dress is obviously not going to work!
Author Resource:-
Georgina Clatworthy is a dedicated full time writer who composes informative articles related to wedding favors and wedding. She is connected with 1WeddingSource, today’s leading wedding social networking planning site.
