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A"HOW TO" Guide When Shopping for your Gown

I am in the beginning process of looking for my wedding dress. I wanted to know if you had any tips or suggestions? Also my wedding is set for 8 months away, when is a good time to order/purchase my wedding
gown? This couture gown is one of my inspiration dresses by Olge
Cassini.

A: This is a common question that alot of my clients ask. Here are some important things to think about and take into consideration when you are scouting the numerous bridal salon for your special dress!

Many gown manufacturers now offer wedding gowns in champagne, ivory, blush, diamond white, etc., these softer hues may be more flattering to your complexion.

Go to your local book store and buy a few wedding magazines . Look through magazines for ideas.

Do some online research on wedding gowns.

Make appointments at bridal shops to start trying things on. Try not to buy the first wedding gown you like.

Limit who will go with you! Bring your maid of honor and/or your mother,. Make sure it is someone whose taste you admire and opinion you truly value. More than two people can turn a day at the bridal shop into
an opinion-ridden nightmare.

Bring or wear appropriate undergarments for the fittings. Wear comfortable clothes/shoes to get in and out of.

Avoid wearing excessive make-up!

Remember...Size isn’t everything! Most of the bridal gowns are notoriously smaller than the normal size you wear. So if you normally wear a size 10, be prepared to try on sizes 12 or 14.

Beware of alteration costs! Always ask the salon what these charges maybe. What you may save, you may pay for in alteration fees.

Trying on all those wedding gowns can be quite exhausting! Limit your self to two salons per outing and make sure you have a handy snack stashed in your purse along with a bottle of water.

Have fun! Take pictures and put them in your pre-wedding day scrapbook.

When to Order/Purchase:

Try not to wait too long to start looking for your wedding gown.

A good lead time on placing your order is 6 to 8 months, remember you will need time for your alterations.

Keep in mind that certain manufacturers do take longer for their gowns to ship, possibly up to 6 months.

The normal shipment of wedding gowns is anywhere from in stock and up to 16 weeks ship time.

Fitting your Bridal Gown

Your first fitting should be approximately 5 to 6 weeks before the wedding. If you are dieting this would be a good time to stop and keep a consistent weight

If you are concerned about the size ordered, or if you feel you’ve gained or lost weight have the first fitting 7 to 8 weeks before your BIG day.

Make sure you are clear beforehand about the overall alteration fees and who will be executing the necessary alterations.

After that, plan to have one or two more sessions to make sure everything is perfect and to also put in a bustle.

The last fitting is when the dress is completely altered and everything fits just right. This appointment usually includes instructions on how to bustle your gown and is when you will schedule
your pickup date.

When you pick up your dress make sure everything is as it should be. Pay attention to details.

Preserving your Bridal Gown

Have your gown professionally cleaned as soon as possible after the wedding day. There are invisible stains from food, beverages and perspiration that can turn into permanent yellow stains if the gown is
not properly cleaned before storage.

Assign your mother or Maid of Honor to the task while you are on your honeymoon.

Make sure whoever you select to clean your gown is not just a dry cleaner yet they are a speciality gown cleaner.

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