How to choose your wedding dress ?

You already have an idea of the dress of your dreams. You have saved a lot of photos on Pinterest and you have seen all the weddings blogs. Also you know all the latest creations from the most famous designers. So, you have an idea of the price that your dress could cost. And especially the price that you want to grant. It depends of course on the budget of the wedding and the importance you give to your wedding dress.

Be aware that there are all price ranges for wedding dresses. You are absolutely not forced to call on designers or seamstresses to have a custom dress. Furthermore, the ready-to-wear brands offer very beautiful models and this for all budgets! If you want to save money, it is also possible to rent the dress of your dreams.

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Choose a wedding dress that takes your morphology into account

First, you need to choose the shape of the dress that you want to have for your wedding. By looking at different models, you will know that you want a princess, mermaid, sheath or even empire dress. Then, comes the fitting time and the dress of your dreams is actually not at all the same in reality.
The long-awaited mermaid dress doesn’t really match that much. For your morphology a princess dress would be more appropriate… So, in this case, try not to get stuck on your basic idea. Choose a dress that sticks to your morphology.
Don’t forget that you will be in the spotlight and all eyes will be on you on the D-Day. So it is essential that your dress sticks to your personality and that you feel comfortable in it.

Be comfortable with your cleavage

Also regarding your neckline, you also have many choices. Whether it is a straight bustier, a boat neck or a bardot one, or even a collar font you will necessarily find the neckline that matches your style and that will highlight your body shape.
Again, do not choose a dress with a neckline that does not make you feel comfortable as it may ruin your day.
For example, do not take a dress with a V-neck if you are not used to wear low necklines. You should rather prefer, in this case, a round or square neck. Prefer the neckline in the back which can be accessorized with pretty jewelry. This is very trendy this season!

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There is no obligation regarding the model of the dress or the accessories that you decide to wear. You can very well choose a dress without a train, which stops at the feet. You can also choose a short dress. The only condition for choosing your wedding dress is that it really matches your personality. You have to feel beautiful in it!

Next, if you want a dress with a train, there are different kinds ranging from 1 meter to 8 meters long. It is quite difficult to opt for the cathedral train which is the longest. This train, for example, the one worn by Lady Diana during her marriage to Prince Charles in 1981, is over 7 meters long.

Don’t worry, there are many much simpler and more suitable trains than the cathedral one. You can opt for a short train called « brush », maximum 1.50 meters long, a semi-long or “court” train up to 3 meters or even a long train called “chapel” which can be up to 5 meters long.

Trust your loved ones

It is very important to try on the dresses accompanied by a few relatives so that you can be advised in the best possible way. The critics will be constructive and you will know right away when you find the dress that is made for you by seeing the emotion on their faces.

Be careful, don’t go to your fitting with too many people. Having many advice could not help you but stress you instead !Choose 2 or 3 people you trust to experience this emotional moment, like your bridesmaids and your mom for example.

Do not panic if you do not find your dress at the first fitting, each bride is different and love at the first sight is not for everyone ! Take the time to do several fittings in different shops, take a step back on the dresses you have tried and on what you want and you will end up finding THE dress !