75 Wedding Tips - Part 1

For 75 years, Alfred Angelo has been helping brides have the day of their dreams and now we want to share our best tips with you.

All about your dress

1. Gown shopping should be a priority on your ‘to do’ list. It takes months to make your dress, so give yourself plenty of time.

2. In our "do it yourself" world, you may be surprised by the high level of attention and care you will receive when shopping at a full-service bridal salon. Enjoy it! This is an important purchase and it should feel like it.

3. Wedding gowns tend to run small in size. You will probably need a gown that is a size or two larger than you are accustomed to buying. Do not panic!

4. When starting to shop, print out pictures of gowns that you like. This will help you explain to your bridal specialist what your perfect dress looks like.

5. It’s nice to have a second opinion. Bring one or two trusted friends or family members to shop with you for added support. Also remember, more is NOT merrier. Bringing too many people with you can get confusing. Everyone has an opinion!

6. Bring along a digital camera and have a friend take notes while you shop, to help you remember each gown.

7. Ask as many questions as you want, no matter what! You won't be the first person to ask and you definitely won't be the last. Depend on your experts!

8. If you're shopping for a strapless gown, make sure you bring a strapless bra to use while trying on. It will help give you a better idea of what the gown would look like.

9. Don’t be swayed by trends. Choose a gown that’s true to your style and your body.

10. Always try on your dream dress, but also try on styles you normally would not. You never know what will strike you and fully enhance the beauty that you are.

11. If you’re worried about a little last minute weight gain, choose a dress with a lace-up back. This is a gorgeous way to have a more forgiving and figure flattering dress.

12. The fabric of your gown needs to be one of the factors in making it ‘the one’. Lightweight fabrics like chiffon are the best choice for warm-weather weddings. If your nuptials will be in wintery-weather consider heavier fabrics.

13. Find a bridal shop that offers full alteration services or can recommend a seamstress they trust. They should be experienced in altering the gowns they sell.