Real Weddings

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Your wedding day is the day that some have dreamed about or at least had a thought regarding. It is also that magnificent day of love, romance, celebration and pampering.

When the time beckons on the decision of your idealised wedding gown, it can be very daunting. There are a couple of concerns every bride has.

• There are too many choices

There are too many choices regarding the design, silhouette, colour, fabric

If you are feeling overwhelmed with all of the options, take a step back and look at each of these aspects one at a time, in your time. You could also start by ruling out and discovering, any details and shapes that you really don’t fancy. The ultimate beginning, which is highly beneficial in the process, is to go and try on dresses as a fun trip with a friend, sister, or mother. This step will break that daunting ice and introduce you to silhouettes that you prefer. You can find inspiration in the theme of your wedding, and by glancing through magazines and dresses online. Anything in your everyday visuals can inspire your perfect dress. Meet with your designer who will clarify all concerns and turn your inspirations into your ultimate creation.

• Budget

Every wedding, big or small, comes with a budget. Discover the rough estimates of your dress, garment and ceremony extras, bridesmaid’s dresses, mother-of-the bride, grooms attire, ties for best men and fathers, and possibly flower girls and page boy budget. Once you have established all of the above mentioned, you can see how flexible your final dress budget is, more importantly. Your bridal party attire definitely affects your overall cost and must be accounted for from the beginning. Once this is done, you will need to compare cost shop bought dresses to a designed made-to-measure dress. Which ever you prefer, you will definitely be able to find a boutique that best suits your needs and budget.

• Weight changing

The ever weight changing! Brides always seem to change in physique and even yo-yo up to a couple of months before the big day. It’s a bizarre phenomenon which one cannot escape.  Whether you like it or not, through my personal experience of dressing brides, the weight always drops a week before the wedding. Whatever route you choose in the acquisition of your dress, alterations or final fittings should take place up to 2 days before your wedding. Find out the policies relating to final alterations and fittings while searching for your wedding dress service provider.  

• Photography of the dress

This topic is often overlooked or not even considered. Every bride knows that the greatest memories of a wedding are the photos or video. It is almost unbelievable that something as little as fabric type and texture could affect your photography. It is very rare, but a flat fabric will most certainly create flat dress photography. Take a good look at wedding dress images and note which fabrics you preferred the contrasts of. Your designer will advise you on fabrics that will create the look you are after.

• Comfort

 Above all, your comfort on the day is most important. Although it may fly by, the day is long. In the fitting of your dress, if anything is a little uncomfortable, get it altered. Select a style that is comfortable and functional with the chosen type of wedding, whether it is a beach, ballroom, or garden wedding. Consider the weight of the fabric, size and length of the dress. If you have any concerns with your body type, let your designer know and they will steer you in the direction of the most flattering styling.

The perfect wedding dress hunt is a very exciting experience. Enjoy every minute of the pampering process leading up to your special day. You will be the goddess you are when you stand before your future husband.