{"id":1354,"date":"2023-07-08T18:18:55","date_gmt":"2023-07-08T17:18:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vikingbride.com\/?page_id=1354"},"modified":"2023-07-21T21:12:32","modified_gmt":"2023-07-22T04:12:32","slug":"wedding-dress-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vikingbride.com\/?p=1354","title":{"rendered":"Wedding dress guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Finding the perfect wedding dress is important to your wedding planning process. Here’s a comprehensive guide to help you navigate the search for your dream wedding dress:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Start Early:<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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    • Begin shopping for your wedding dress as early as possible, ideally 9-12 months before your wedding date. This allows time for fittings, alterations, and any customizations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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      1. Set a Budget:<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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        • Determine your budget for the wedding dress, including alterations and accessories. Be realistic and consider all the costs involved.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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          1. Do Your Research:<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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            • Gather inspiration from bridal magazines, websites, social media platforms, and real wedding photos to identify styles, silhouettes, fabrics, and designers you love.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • Create a Pinterest or vision board to compile your favorite dress styles and details.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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              1. Choose the Right Bridal Salon:<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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                • Find reputable bridal salons in your area that carry a variety of designer dresses and provide excellent customer service.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                • Schedule appointments with a few different salons to try on dresses and see which one meets your needs and preferences.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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                  1. Understand Your Body Shape:<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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                    • Learn about your body shape and identify the dress silhouettes that flatter your figure the most. Traditional silhouettes include A-line, ball gowns, mermaids, sheaths, and fit-and-flare.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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                      1. Be Open to Different Styles:<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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                        • While you may have a preferred style in mind, be open to trying on different dress styles. Sometimes a dress you didn’t expect to love can surprise you.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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                          1. Consider Your Venue and Theme:<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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                            • Take into account your wedding venue and theme when choosing a dress. For example, a formal ball gown may be more suitable for a grand ballroom wedding, while a boho-inspired dress may be ideal for a beach or garden wedding.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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                              1. Focus on Comfort:<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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                                • Choose a dress that not only looks beautiful but also feels comfortable to wear. Consider the fabric, weight, and ease of movement when trying on dresses.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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                                  1. Bring Supportive People:<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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                                    • Bring a small group of trusted family members or friends to your dress appointments. Their input can be valuable, but remember that the final decision should be yours.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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                                      1. Stay Within Your Budget:<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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                                        • When trying on dresses, be mindful of your budget and communicate it clearly to your bridal consultant. Avoid trying on dresses that are significantly outside your price range.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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                                          1. Consider Alterations:<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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                                            • Keep in mind that most wedding dresses will require alterations to ensure a perfect fit. Factor in alteration costs when budgeting for your dress.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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                                              1. Trust Your Instincts:<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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                                                • When you find a dress that makes you feel beautiful, confident and reflects your personal style, trust your instincts. It’s okay to say “yes” to the dress if it feels right.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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                                                  1. Accessories and Undergarments:<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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                                                    • Consider how accessories such as veils, headpieces, jewelry, and shoes will complement your dress. Also, choose appropriate undergarments that provide support and ensure a seamless look.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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                                                      1. Allow Time for Ordering and Alterations:<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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                                                        • If you’re ordering a dress, keep in mind that it may take several months to arrive\u2014factor in additional time for alterations and fittings, which are typically done closer to your wedding date.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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                                                          1. Celebrate Your Decision:<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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                                                            • Once you’ve found your dream dress, celebrate your decision and mark it off your wedding to-do list. Now you can move forward with other wedding planning tasks.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

                                                              Remember, finding the perfect wedding dress should be an enjoyable and memorable experience. Be patient, trust your instincts, and choose a dress that makes you feel confident, beautiful, and ready to walk down the aisle on your special day.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

                                                              Finding the perfect wedding dress is important to your wedding planning process. Here’s a comprehensive guide to help you navigate the search for your dream wedding dress: Remember, finding the perfect wedding dress should be an enjoyable and memorable experience. Be patient, trust your instincts, and choose a dress that makes you feel confident, beautiful, and ready to walk down […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"_uf_show_specific_survey":0,"_uf_disable_surveys":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1354","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-blog"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/vikingbride.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1354","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/vikingbride.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/vikingbride.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/vikingbride.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/vikingbride.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=1354"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/vikingbride.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1354\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1591,"href":"https:\/\/vikingbride.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1354\/revisions\/1591"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/vikingbride.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=1354"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/vikingbride.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=1354"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/vikingbride.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=1354"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}