Satin shoes or sneakers?
You know what works and what doesn’t when it comes to style – sticks with what works for you. If there is something bothering you about a certain style, then carry on shopping girl! Think about where your wedding will be held and what time of the year it is. Is it a formal venue or a country style venue? A formal venue might inspire an equally formal dress for the occasion, whereas an outdoor garden wedding would certainly call for a different approach.
Colour
A shade of romance
Your standard colours include white, ivory or cream. But there is no reason why you shouldn’t think out of the box. There is no right or wrong when it comes to colour. Just keep in mind that you will have to face these photos for many years to come! If you want to go bold but you’re not quite sure how you’ll feel about this later on, go for something more subtle and let the bridesmaids dresses make a bold statement. Stick to what looks good on you and you can’t go wrong.
Comfort
Not just about the pretty
Constantly shifting and readjusting yourself as the corset digs further into your ribcage or the lining rubs your skin raw, is not how you would like to remember your wedding day. Consider the amount of time you will be spending in the dress and whether you will be comfortable for the duration. Remember you will be kneeling, dancing, walking, posing and all the while keeping a gloriously radiant smile on your face.
Comfort is key here, if you must have the dress, but you know that the comfort value of an Iron Maiden pales by comparison, then perhaps you should consider getting a second outfit to wear for the reception.
Body shape
Your day to shine
Consider your body shape and what dress style best enhances your natural features:
Hour Glassshape would look fabulous in Sheath, ball gown or A-line
Pear Shapewould look best in an Empire, A-line or ball gown
The Apple shape’s curvy and feminine figure would be best suited to a Tea length, empire or A-line
Petite shape, proportion is the key so Tea length, empire or A-line would definitely work.
Slim Athletic’sthin, toned frame can benefit from a little pomp and frill and would best suite an Empire, sheath or ball gown.
Cost and quality
Not just a pretty face
Alternative options and ideas
You know what works and what doesn’t when it comes to style – sticks with what works for you. If there is something bothering you about a certain style, then carry on shopping girl! Think about where your wedding will be held and what time of the year it is. Is it a formal venue or a country style venue? A formal venue might inspire an equally formal dress for the occasion, whereas an outdoor garden wedding would certainly call for a different approach.
Colour
A shade of romance
Your standard colours include white, ivory or cream. But there is no reason why you shouldn’t think out of the box. There is no right or wrong when it comes to colour. Just keep in mind that you will have to face these photos for many years to come! If you want to go bold but you’re not quite sure how you’ll feel about this later on, go for something more subtle and let the bridesmaids dresses make a bold statement. Stick to what looks good on you and you can’t go wrong.
Comfort
Not just about the pretty
Constantly shifting and readjusting yourself as the corset digs further into your ribcage or the lining rubs your skin raw, is not how you would like to remember your wedding day. Consider the amount of time you will be spending in the dress and whether you will be comfortable for the duration. Remember you will be kneeling, dancing, walking, posing and all the while keeping a gloriously radiant smile on your face.
Comfort is key here, if you must have the dress, but you know that the comfort value of an Iron Maiden pales by comparison, then perhaps you should consider getting a second outfit to wear for the reception.
Body shape
Your day to shine
Consider your body shape and what dress style best enhances your natural features:
Hour Glassshape would look fabulous in Sheath, ball gown or A-line
Pear Shapewould look best in an Empire, A-line or ball gown
The Apple shape’s curvy and feminine figure would be best suited to a Tea length, empire or A-line
Petite shape, proportion is the key so Tea length, empire or A-line would definitely work.
Slim Athletic’sthin, toned frame can benefit from a little pomp and frill and would best suite an Empire, sheath or ball gown.
Cost and quality
Not just a pretty face
- Always set a budget before you venture out to to look for a wedding dress. Shop around and try find the best style for you that also falls within the budget. Prices can vary from one shop to the next, so be open minded and patient (especially patient!), you never know, you might be able find a similar design elsewhere at half the price.
- Look out for sales or specials. If you have no qualms about buying a second hand dress or even renting, then you might just find a dress of extremely high quality for far less money than its original value. If you are renting, then yes at the end of the day, you will not get to keep the dress, but you will have fantastic memories and beautiful photos to reminisce about.
- Have a talented seamstress recreate that designer look you want at a fraction of the cost. You would also have more of say in the design and overall quality. Make sure to always get references from the dressmaker to insure the best possible outcome.
Alternative options and ideas
- Remember to budget for all your bridal accessories like: shoes, underwear, veil and jewelry.
- Buy your shoes and underwear before you go for your first fitting . Wear these itemsfor your first fitting so that accurate measurements are taken.
- Give yourself enough time to find a dress, as there is nothing worse than settling for second best because you were pressurised into making a choice
- Keep it simple and non fussy, you can always dress it up a little if needs be.
- Dress up a shop-bought dress by adding trimming or bead work – get a dressmaker to add these items for a professional look.
- Use a bridesmaid dress as a wedding dress, not only do you have so many colours to choose from but it works out much cheaper too.
- Finding an antique wedding dress would make a huge statement and would work beautifully for a themed wedding.
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