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12
Tips To Follow When Shopping for a Bridal Gown
There
can be a lot of pitfalls that brides fall into when shopping for
that perfect dress for their special day. To help you make a more
informed purchase here are 12 tips to make your shopping experience
smoother and more enjoyable.
1.
Set a price limit on how much you're willing to spend on a gown.
Gowns range from a few hundred dollars to several thousand dollars.
You need to have a good idea on what you're willing to spend.
Then when you visit bridal shops,
fib and give them a figure 10% to 20% LESS than what you've decided
on. The reason behind this is because sales clerks will often
trying to upsell you by bringing out gowns that are slightly over
your budget range hoping you'll fall in love with
the gown and buy it anyway.
2. Know your figure shape.
When looking through magazines, please remember these are super
thin models that make all the gowns look beautiful. In the real
world, we all come in different sizes and shapes, so what looks
good in a magazine may look horrendous on your figure. You need
to focus on styles that will flatter your figure type. The Wedding
Channel has an online program that you can use to find gowns that
flatter your shape. It's a
good site to check out before you head out gown hunting. http://wedding.weddingchannel.com/fashion/fashionindex.asp
3. Ask for bridal shop recommendations.
Talk with everyone you know who has just recently been married
to find out what their experiences have been with various bridal
shops. Remember, customer service is just as important as the
gown you choose.
4. Shop during the week.
Don't shop on Saturdays. Weekends are when brides are out in full
force shopping for their gowns and accessories. Instead, choose
to go during the week when it's quieter and you can receive undivided
attention. Many bridal shops stay open during the evening
hours.
5. Fib about your wedding date.
You will be asked when your "big day" is...and it's
best to fib by "moving" your date up by about 4 weeks.
This will help ensure that your gown actually arrives in time
for your wedding and gives you some breathing room to get any
alterations done. Too many times, brides have been near tears
because their wedding gown hasn't arrived or has arrived so close
to the wedding date, that they've become anxious wrecks. You don't
want to be rushed or thrown into a panic just before your wedding
day.
6. Bring a buddy with you.
Always bring a friend or family member with you when shopping.
Obviously, it's good to have an unbiased second opinion when trying
on gowns. Also, you're excited and maybe be coerced by a sales
clerk into buying something on the spur of the moment
that you will later regret. Be sure you have someone with you
who is cool-headed and practical to keep you grounded. Click
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