Bridal Shopping Unveiled

Bridal Shopping UNVEILED

There are a lot of myths out there about the bridal shopping experience. The Bridal Loft’s team of expert stylists is here to debunk some of the most common myths!

By: Alyssa Gryb, Madison Whiting, Erin Foster, & Alyssa Graham-Sommerville

MYTH: “The perfect dress will make me cry as soon as I put it on.”

Saying yes to a dress will look different for every bride who finds their gown! While many brides burst into tears after stepping into their dress, others will try their dress on two or three times to analyze what they love about it before saying yes.

Your ‘yes’ moment is as special, and different, as each bride is! We encourage you not to put these kinds of expectations on yourself. You’ll never truly know how you’ll react when you find your dress until it happens!

MYTH: “I need to get everyone’s opinion first.”

We completely understand feeling the need to seek out the opinions of your most important people. While at the same time, you deserve to make a decision that is for you!

So many of the wedding day choices are catered to the best interest of your loved one’s- which is fantastic! But don’t you deserve a decision that is wholly and fully yours?

We definitely encourage you to shop with your crew and share the experience with as many of your people as you desire - just stay in tune with your most true feelings on the quest to find a gown reflective of who you are.

Nobody knows that more than you!

MYTH: “Off the rack gowns are not as nice as an ordered gown.”

Off the rack gowns are generally highly sought after designer dresses with the convenience of not having a waiting period. These gowns are never worn, and never altered, sample gowns that the store either can no longer get shipped in, or is in a collection that is no longer carried. Off the rack gowns are great for brides with a short timeline, last-minute weddings, or any bride who believes that some things are meant to be!

MYTH: “My budget will limit me.”

Many brides come in and expect to spend many thousands of dollars to buy a designer gown. That is simply not true! Your dream dress will be your dream price, so stores often offer a wide range of prices for their gowns.

MYTH: “I should stick to a specific silhouette based on my body type.”

We’ve all seen illustrations of bridal silhouettes paired with body shapes. And while it’s true that each silhouette impacts your frame in different ways, you can wear whatever the heck you want. Really. As long as you feel comfortable and confident, you can pull off any look, style, or shape that you desire!

Realistically, we know that we are each intune with our own insecurities. So maybe that means you’re looking for a dress with sleeves, and that’s perfectly okay. But we’re here to tell you that you don’t need sleeves, you don’t need a specific neckline. What you DO need is a dress that makes you smile, details you can’t live without, and the confidence that you found the right look for YOU! All this to say, unlearn everything you’ve absorbed regarding what you are “supposed to wear,” and enjoy the journey of discovering what you are excited to wear. You got this!