Helpful Wedding Gown Tips
This is your special day. Make sure your gown makes you
feel like a queen.
Wedding gowns tend to run small. You will probably need
a wedding gown that is a size or two larger than your normal
size.
When you go for your fittings, consider wearing
a strapless bra. This will help you get a better feeling
of how each wedding gown would look during your wedding.
Take at least one day to decide on the wedding
gown that you would like to purchase. This will help ensure
that you make a rational decision.
Use a credit card to pay for your wedding
gown. Most cards offer some kind of buyer protection services.
So if something goes wrong, you may be able to recover some
of your losses.
Expect to give an initial down deposit of
up to 50 percent of the cost of the gown.
Be sure to get a written contract with specific
information like wedding gown size, color, style, etc.
Avoid cash-only brokers. They could turn
out to be scam artists.
Ask a family member or friend with a great
eye for fashion to accompany you to the bridal shop. It
can be helpful to have someone there to provide their opinion
and tell you what dresses are most beautiful on you.
It doesn't hurt to come prepared with your
own strapless bra, pantyhose and shoes in the event that
the articles of clothing the bridal shop provides you do
not fit properly. Once in your dressing room, the sales
person should also provide you a robe to wear in between
dresses. Be prepared to be seen in your bra and underwear
so if you are bringing family or friends, invite people
that you are comfortable with.
