If you’re nervous about preparing for finding a wedding dress, then this blog was written for you.

 

For many brides, one of the most exciting parts of wedding planning is finding the right dress. If you’re going to your first bridal styling appointment soon you may be wondering how to prepare and what things you should plan for in this blog we’re going to go over some of the best ways to prepare for this exciting moment, including what to do about alterations.

Your Appointment

Let’s go over some of the top things to consider when you’re in the process of trying to find the perfect wedding dress for your big day.

Consult a Professional

Many brides choose to work with the bridal stylist who is someone that will walk you through the gowns available at a certain store and help you narrow down your decision. It’s important that you work with the right stylist, so that you can feel comfortable and secure throughout the process of trying on different dresses and narrowing down all your different options.

Bring Shoes

Some brides don’t think about the shoes that they’ll be wearing on their wedding day before they find their address, but it’s typically recommended that you bring the pair of shoes you want to wear so that you can try it on with a potential dress option.

 

Even if you don’t have the exact pair of shoes that you want to wear, consider bringing a similar option with you to your appointment so that you can get an idea of how a dress might look with your ideal footwear.

Shop Online First

Many bridal stores have their selection options online and this can be an excellent way to narrow down your options and save some time at your bridal appointment. Consider shopping online and making it fun with your bridesmaids. Some bridal shops also have limitations on how many guests you can bring, so shopping online can be a great way to include everyone.

Alterations

For many brides, alterations are an essential part of the wedding dress process. Below are two of the most important considerations to keep in mind for this portion of your wedding gown preparation.

Give Yourself Time

It’s essential that you give yourself enough time to find the right dress and to get it altered. Alterations can take months depending on how complicated they are and this is not something that you want to do at the last minute. Make sure you give yourself a time buffer so that you’re not stressed and the gown to be exactly how you want it on your wedding day.

Find Someone Local

We recommend that you find someone local to do your alterations, as this can reduce travel costs and be much more convenient. If you live in a small town, you might be more limited when it comes to alterations specialists but if you have multiple options consider finding someone in your area.