I recently bought my wedding dress, and I wanted to give some advice that I have learned from other brides, and also my own recent experience!
I did buy my dress a little early (about eleven months before my wedding), but since my sister lives out of state, I wanted her to be there for my appointment, and it just happened that when she was in town, it worked out for everyone to go.
Before my appointment, I'll admit I looked at hundreds of wedding dresses online. I went into the appointment with an idea of the style I wanted. I also went in with an open-mind, however. Even though I thought I knew the exact style I wanted, I still tried on other styles. I was surprised at how much I liked the other styles I tried on!
I made an appointment at a salon called 'All Brides Beautiful' in Hudson, Ohio and a consultant worked with me throughout my entire appointment. I told her my budget, what style I liked, and what style I didn't like. Since we already chose our venue-which is very modern- I knew I didn't want lace, or anything vintage-looking (even though there were many beautiful lace dresses, especially Jim Hjelm!)
It's important to pick a dress that fits your venue/feel of your wedding. If you're having a rustic backyard, or beach wedding, a huge tulle ball gown might not be the best option. Your dress should reflect your wedding.
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| Dress by Rivini. (not mine) |
I trusted my consultant to find me the right dress. It's very important to trust your consultant during your appointment. They will be extremely knowledgable of all of the dresses in the shop and the prices of each dress. My consultant actually did show me a dress way out of my price range, which I wasn't happy about, but I'm lucky I didn't fall in love with it! Always check the price before you decide if you like it or not! Also, don't purposely try on a dress out of your price range, even though it's beautiful. You will most likely fall in love with it, and you'll be disappointed when it's twice your budget. A cheaper dress most likely won't compare once you have something so luxurious on.
Dresses at the shop I went to were definitely on the higher end. However, I knew I wanted to spend more to get a higher quality, designer dress (I bought a stunning Rivini gown). I also discussed it with my fiancé. We agreed that my budget was acceptable, even though it was a bit tough saying my budget out loud! I am not, however, saying you need to spend $5,000 on a dress!! It's all about what's a priority in your wedding budget. Do you want to spend a little more on a dress, or do you need a massive five-tired wedding cake? It's all about your priorities!
Hope this helps you when you pick out your wedding dress!
XO, Val
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