The wedding gown is usually one of the first purchases made for a wedding. Before choosing a gown though, you should decide the kind of a wedding you are having. You should also determine a budget. These things will affect the type of dress that you select.
The dress should complement the other decisions that have been made. In other words, if the wedding will be small and intimate with only a few guests, an elaborate gown with flowing train will be out of place. If you will be kneeling during your wedding ceremony, you may want to avoid a sheath gown, since the skirt may be too tight to allow you to bend your knees.
When you go shopping for the gown, take only one or two people with you and be sure to dress appropriately. You should wear or take along nylons, a strapless bra, and appropriate shoes. Be careful about wearing make-up, particularly lipstick or lip gloss, when trying on dresses, since they stain easily.
Most bridal shops carry each style of gown in only one size. Therefore, if you find a dress that you like, but it doesn't fit, it will need to be ordered, and that can take as long as 4 months. Also, be sure that the shop does alterations. The alterations should be done about two weeks before the wedding. Some shops charge for alterations, so be sure to ask. When attending an appointment for alterations, be sure to wear the shoes and the undergarments that you will wear with the gown so that it can be altered correctly.
It may be helpful to take a camera along when trying on gowns. You can take pictures of your favorite gowns at each shop, and then compare the pictures to help remember the details of each dress and decide which one is right for you. Some shops do not allow their gowns to be photographed, so you should ask before taking any pictures. You may have to assure them that you will not use the photo to have a seamstress make a similar gown.
If you have a tight budget, you might choose to rent rather than buy the gown, or purchase a used gown. Some bridal shops have an option to rent gowns. If you can find the right dress, this maybe a good way to go. You will, however, need to reserve the dress well in advance, particularly if it is a popular style.
A used gown may be a better choice than a rented one, especially if the rented dress has been worn numerous times and the used one worn only once. Former brides who broke their engagement often sale their dresses to resale shops and classified ads. You can find a new, never-worn dress for a fraction of the original price.
If your mother, grandmother, or a friend has a gown that you particularly like, you might ask to borrow it. If you enjoy antiques or old clothing, vintage gowns dating back as far as the Victorian era can be purchased in retro clothing shops and on the Internet. Also, if your family has close ties to its national origins, a gown from that culture can be very striking and unusual. Some brides choose to wear a traditional western-style gown for the ceremony, then change to a national dress for the reception. Likewise, some men choose to wear kilts or other ethnic dress for either the ceremony, the reception, or both.
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