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How to Choose Your Dream Wedding Dress: 06-15 of 70 Things to Know

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July 2, 2021

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But Not Too Early

If you’re having a long engagement and immediately start shopping for gowns, the one you end up buying might be out of style by the time your wedding comes around, or you might find one you like even better closer to the date.

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Figure Out Your Budget

Yes, it’s uncomfortable to talk numbers, but it will save you from heartache later on. Before your first appointment, figure out who is paying for the gown (your family, your partner, you?).

If someone else is paying, get the hard numbers on your limit, so you can stay within that budget or pay the difference yourself to get the dress you want.

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Know Your Wedding Theme Beforehand

Bride in the garden — CARMEN SANTORELLI; EVENT PLANING BY ALL WHO WANDER EVENTS

Before you start dress shopping, decide whether you want a casual garden-party-themed wedding or a formal, romantic affair. Always keep the venue and theme in mind as you browse gowns, because the last thing you want is for your dress to clash with your overall wedding style.

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Plan Non-Obvious Costs Into the Budget

White spiked Louboutin slingbacks — THECABOOK FOTOLAB

Say you plan to cap your fashion spending at $2,000—you actually shouldn’t buy a $2,000 gown. That’s because you need to factor in tailoring, accessories (your veil, jewelry, and shoes), and cleaning and preserving the gown after the wedding if you want it as a keepsake.

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Find a Great Bridal Salon

A view of Loho Bride, a bridal salon in LA and San Francisco, California. — LOHO BRIDE

Do your homework before you start making appointments, since you don’t want to waste time at a shop that doesn’t carry dresses you like or has terrible customer service. Get referrals from married friends and check online reviews to find shops with solid reputations.

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Call Ahead

Idan Cohen Fall 2018 — COLLIN PIERSON PHOTOGRAPHY

Don’t waste your time shopping at a store that doesn’t have the style, designer, or price range you had in mind. Call the boutique or salon ahead of time to get the lowdown on its inventory before you make a visit.

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Make an Appointment

In most bridal stores, the dresses aren’t displayed in a way where you can just leaf through them and browse on your own, the way you can in other retail stores. You’ll need an appointment so a consultant can help you select dresses and try them on.

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Start Inexpensive and Work Your Way Up

Bridal models in Isabelle Armstrong collection — ISABELLE ARMSTRONG

Make your first appointment with the least-expensive bridal shop and keep scaling up if you don’t find anything. Same goes for trying on dresses during your appointments—try on the most affordable one first, and work your way up to the bank-breaker. You may fall in love before then.

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Pick Three Adjectives to Describe Your Dream Dress

Bride in lace robe looking at wedding dress — DAVID SALIM; EVENT PLANNING BY DESIGN ANARCHY STUDIO

Whether you want to feel classic, vintage, and comfortable, or romantic, glamorous, and beautiful, go into wedding dress shopping with a clear vision of how you want to look on the big day. Choosing three specific words to describe your vibe can help narrow down your dress selections.

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Shop on a Weekday

Bridal salons are packed on the weekends, meaning you may get less personal attention or the dress you love is being tried on by someone else. It’s worth using some personal time from work to have your appointment on a weekday.

(to be continued)

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This article originally appeared in Brides.