Say "Yes" To The Dress!

Recently, I have been honored to find out that 2 of my friends have found THE dress.  And totally 2 different dresses at that!  It's very interesting how us females have different tastes, yet seeing THE dress, we're all in agreement.  Finding THE dress can be a little stressful at times, but it can also be the best part.  And once you do find IT, you just know.

It is important to try on more than a few dresses.  Wedding dresses come in several styles, cuts and colors, such as A-line, Mermaid, Trumpet.  Necklines also differ.  There's scoop neck, sweetheart, V-neck, and many more.  You need to try different ones on to see how they fit your body type.  You may like one style, but once you try it on, you may not like it.  Dresses also look very unflattering when on the hanger.  So I encourage to just try it on, and keep an open mind.

Several factors also play a role when picking your dress:

1) What part of the year will your wedding be.  Summer? Winter? You would need to decide if you need a bit more coverage, longer length, shorter length, more or less embellishments.

2) Where will your wedding take place.  Will it be indoors or outdoors?  Beach weddings may get a bit messy with all the sand, so you may opt for a shorter length.

3) What is your wedding style/theme/feel.  Will it be more traditional?  Or are you more of a modern vintage gal?  You may even want a fairy tale/fantasy wedding with a big ball gown like a Disney princess.

4) Choosing the right white for your skin tone.   Dresses aren't just your typical white.  There are several shades of white.  So trying on dresses in a few different colors will help narrow your decision.

5) Accessories!  Show your personality with your jewelry, hair embellishments, etc. But if your dress is overly embellished with crystals, you don't want to over do it with too much bling.

6) When picking your dress, you also need to consider what type of veil you want.  Blusher, shoulder length, fingertip, or cathedral.  Experience with all different lengths and styles.

7) Shoes!  Shoes can be your chance to show more of your personality.  Are you a wild girl at heart?  Wear some zebra or cheetah print.  Are you a cowgirl at heart?  Wear some cowboy boots.  But remember, you'll be wearing your shoes for most of the day, so make sure they're comfortable.

Most of all, have fun!