Choosing the perfect wedding dress might seem like one of the most daunting tasks when planning a wedding, but by knowing what to look for, the process can become a lot less stressful. Lucille's Bridal and Val Formal Wear is here to help with these details to keep in mind when dress shopping. 

Location 

One of the most important aspects of dress hunting for brides-to-be to take in account is location of the wedding. You should be looking for a dress that not only complements your location but also is fit to be worn during the wedding. For instance, if you are planning a beach wedding, you may want to rule out a long train or fabric that will pick up a lot of sand. Take location into consideration in order to pick out the perfect wedding dress. 

Bring accessories 

Something that will make picking the perfect dress easier is coming prepared with accessories you plan to wear on your big day. Try on the necklace your grandmother wished for you to wear on your wedding day when browsing dresses; the last thing you want is to be getting ready on your wedding day and realize that your dress and accessories clash. 

Budget 

Of course, it is very important to factor budget into what you should be looking for in your dress search. Coming prepared to your dress search equipped with a budget will make the process so much easier. Not only will this allow you to narrow down dresses that fit within that budget, but it will also save you of the stress of worrying about it later. There is little worse than trying on a dress, falling in love with it, and realizing it is far more expensive than you can afford. 

Be open-minded 

Undoubtedly, you will already have styles and fabrics in mind that you are looking for; that is completely fine, but keeping an open mind is of utmost importance when dress shopping. Oftentimes, your perception of what will flatter your figure does not match up with shapes and fabrics that actually do flatter your body shape. The perfect wedding dress for you may be something you have never considered previously. It is therefore important that you keep an open mind and try on different silhouettes and fabrics that your consultant may suggest – they might take you by surprise! 

Comfort and range of motion

Your wedding day is supposed to be a day for you to have fun and celebrate your love, but something you might not think about that contributes to that is how comfortable your dress is. If your dress is so tight you can hardly breathe, how will you enjoy the delicious menu you poured over for months? If your train is not tailored to your height, how will you dance with your partner for hours on end? While it might not seem like something that is super important, the range of motion and comfort of your dress are factors that you should be looking for when choosing the perfect dress. 

Take pictures 

One of the best tips to give when looking for the perfect dress is to take pictures. Gauging how photogenic your dress will be is tough, so the easiest solution is to simply take pictures yourself. It might seem silly but have someone take pictures and videos of all the dresses you try on, including pictures of many angles and actions – this will give you a preview of what your wedding photos will look like. Being pleased with your dress after the fact is just as important as being pleased in the moment. 

Not sure where to get started? Contact us to schedule an appointment for a bridal viewing in which one of our consultants will answer every question you have along every step of the process.