FIND A WEDDING DRESS
"I want to look my best in my wedding photos, I want the perfect dress and look amazing!!"
This is something in your mind by now, right? You already checked TONS of websites, magazines, etc. to find ideas and have a unique day with your family, friends, and the love of your life…you want to obviously remember that day like the PERFECT one. Imagine the first time your other half sees you in that dress: that one you chose after lots of appointments in different stores. Think about how confident and stunning you’ll look on your photos too.
Yes, having the perfect dress will definitely show on your memories…why not making sure you find THE ONE? After all these years doing this, I’ve decided to compile and share a few tips to help you in this journey:
- PERSONAL SERVICE :
The bridal shop you choose should make you feel like a princess! The bridal consultants should be warm and personable. You want them to take the time to get to know you personally so that y'all can establish a good relationship. Your dress-shopping experience should leave you feeling happy and glowing! A good bridal shop will work with you on all aspects of finding your wedding dress---from picking out the best shape for your figure to financing and steaming your dress if it arrives wrinkled! You can’t imagine how much peace of mind this will give you.
- ATMOSPHERE :
A quality bridal shop will have an atmosphere that makes you comfortable. Smaller bridal shops may have less dresses, but that means you might not feel so overwhelmed with choices! You may also want to consider personal decorating touches that make the pictures from your fitting(s) look more elegant and tasteful.
- REFERRALS AND WORD OF MOUTH:
Getting glowing referrals from other brides or members of the bridal party is an excellent way to weed out less-than-stellar bridal shops. Don't rely on fancy magazine ads or billboards---some of the BEST bridal shops depend on personal referrals instead of printed ads. Check out the shops' social media pages and see if their photographs show happy, smiling brides that add their own comments to the posts too.
- KNOWLEDGE:
A bridal consultant that can answer your questions regarding all aspects of wedding dresses will make your shopping experience a breeze!! Not sure what a bustle is or how will it affect your wedding day? ask your bridal consultant! Not sure if a dress can be altered from a zipper back to a corset? ask! While your consultant may not be able to answer your question right away, he/she should be willing to find out the answer and get back to you promptly.
- RESPECT:
The right shop for you will show you the utmost respect. Never give your business to a business that displays rude behavior to you or any one else within its walls. YOU are the most important person in that room when you're looking for your dream dress!
BTW, as you might’ve already noticed, we LOVE long wedding veils...can you tell?
I wish you the best in this perfect-wedding-dress pursue adventure! Remember, you’re not alone.
Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Best regards,
Rafael Serrano