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F A S H I O N , J E W E L R Y , A C C E S S O R I E S F O R M E N & W O M E N
C H I C A G O W E D D I N G & P A R T Y R E S O U R C E
W W W . C H I C A G O W E D D I N G R E S O U R C E . C O M38
our wedding dress should make you
look stunning. What it should
not
do is
stress you out. Follow these tips for having
a fun, carefree time
finding your gown
Say
‘Yes’
to
Having
a Blast
Shopping
for the Dress
GIVE YOURSELF TIME
Start the dress search early – six to nine months ahead of the wedding day, if you can – so you’re not stressed
out with last-minute shipping and alterations. Bridal salon appointments typically last from about an hour to
90 minutes, so block out enough time to talk to consultants, take measurements and try on plenty of styles.
It’s always fun to look and try on, but keep in mind you do need to make a decision eventually.
GO WITH AN OPEN MIND
Before the appointment, look at dresses in bridal magazines
and websites, and on social media like Pinterest, to see what
might suit your style, but remember that dresses may look
entirely different once you actually put them on. You might
have an idea of what you want for the day, but you might
end up with a completely different dress because it looks
fantastic on you. In the end, it’s what suits you and what suits
your body type. Be open to our expertise and let them guide
you to what looks good.
CHOOSE THE RIGHT SHOPPING BUDDIES
An entire entourage probably isn’t the best strategy.
Everybody likes to have their experience be small, intimate
and personal, so when you bring in a group of 10 people,
it takes away from that. Bring people who mean something
to you – your mom, your sister, your close friends – but
don’t turn it into a party. Bridal gown shopping should be
about you finding a dress. Stick to a small group of two or
three companions whose opinions you trust. You want to
bring people who tell you the honest truth, or someone who
is calming.
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Gown Courtesy of Moonlight Bridal