Monday, September 8, 2008

Steps for selecting a wedding dress

On average, a bride will try on about 18 or 19 gowns before finding the perfect dress,so most people believe that buying a wedding dress can be an arduous process.. Start the process at least six months before the wedding if you are having the dress custom made.

Step 1
Get the pictures from bridal and fashion magazines, shop online and look at old family photos to zero in on your preferred style.Then ask friends and family for references on dressmakers and designers if you are having the dress custom made.

Step 2
Take a friend whose opinion you trust to shops with you at bridal stores. Include your mother if appropriate.Meanwhile,you should also bring shoes with the same size heel you expect to wear on the wedding.
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Step 4
Try on a variety of dresses,and before that,you can look through gowns on the rack and attend trunk shows. It helps to save you a lot of money.

Step 5
Once you choose your dress.Discuss alteration charges with the salon.

Step 6
If the dress is being made for you,then it costs six months for dressmaking,

Step 7
You may also be ready to pay about 50% of the cost of the dress as a deposit.

Step 8 Choose the right fabric swatch to match with your shoes, veil and accessories.

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