Step 7-Wedding Dress Fun

Completing the first six steps feels really good, does it not?  And now you've been engaged for at least a little while..has it truly sunk in yet? Still looking at your ring every five seconds to each time be taken back by the beauty of it...and to make sure it's still there?  I know I am! Well now, lets start digging into the things that can get a little more crazy and take a lot of time to think about and prep for...

7) Wedding dress shopping!

In my eyes, it's never to soon to start looking and at least getting an idea of what you want in your perfect wedding dress! But now that you're engaged, it's time to get serious. All of us girls know that the dress is one of the most important factors, so I'm going to break this down into a few parts to hopefully make this process a little easier for you!

           a) If you haven't already, set a price range for yourself before you do anything! Trust me! Once you start looking/trying on those beautiful dresses, it could become very easy to let yourself spend more then you were wanting!

           b) Whether you're completely ready to start shopping or not, at least go out and try on a dress so you know what size you are and can go from there! However, keep in mind the time it takes for alterations, but only if you feel those will have to be made. They can take up to a couple of weeks depending, especially if you're short like me!

           c) Decide how important the dress is to you and if you want to buy it brand new, used, or rent it.  Obviously everyone is different so everyone's going to have different preferences. If you want a dress brand new, go for it! However remember your budget and keep in mind what you are going to do with the dress after. If you are ok with buying a used dress or renting one, I think this is a great way to still get a beautiful  dress and save some money! Feel free to click on my wedding dress page to find some great places to buy new or used dresses, as well as rent!

           d) Once you decide to go out and start looking, make sure to always take someone with you! A lot of times others will notice things that you may not about the dress! If you're ready to buy, make sure you've tried on different styles, so that in the end your mind is made up! You'd hate to end up spending more later if you decided you want something different.

          e) For those who feel comfortable, try and negotiate the price...sometimes you can work out an even better deal!