Before you set foot inside a bridal salon, here are 5 things you should do to make sure your search runs smoothly!

1. Know the logistics of your wedding.

It is best to know where and when your wedding will be. For instance, if it is to be a small, intimate wedding on the beach, then a sheath gown would be perfect. Or, if it will be at a yacht club that is overflowing with guests, perhaps a feather adorned ball gown would complete the occasion. These factors are extremely important when deciding on your dress, so make sure this item is crossed off your list! Believe me, you don’t want to be the bride who wore velvet at her summertime garden wedding!

2. Know your budget.

Not an exact number. but at least a range. If you can’t afford a $5,000 dress, then steer clear of the higher end boutiques, it’s not worth wasting your time and upsetting yourself. Don’t bother looking at things you can’t have, that will only make it harder to find one within your budget… and there is absolutely a wedding dress for you and within your budget!

3. Go to school.

Not the classroom with desks and teachers, but educate yourself about what makes a wedding gown. Learn about silhouettes, fabrics, and trains so you have a better understanding of what’s out there.

4. Look at pictures.

Not just any pictures, but ones of you and your fiance together. Look at what you’re wearing in the photos and what looked good (or not as good) about them.

5. Get new undergarments

Having the right bra makes all the difference when trying on dresses! Make sure it is a neutral color. It’s embarrassing sending pictures to mom when your hot pink polka dot undies are showing through your gown

Do you have ideas to contribute? Anything you did before or during your bridal gown hunt that worked or didn’t work? Have any questions? Please post a comment, let’s get a discussion started