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Bridal Shopping DEBUNKED
Bridal Shopping DEBUNKED
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!
MYTH: “There’s plenty of time to shop.”
By Erin Foster
Many brides underestimate how long it takes to place a gown order. It can take 6-8 months for a wedding gown order to be fulfilled. And, you will still want some time factored in for any alterations! If you are able to, dress shopping should begin about 8-12 months ahead of the wedding date.
Don’t stress if your timeline is quicker than that! Most bridal salons offer discounted sample gowns that can be purchased off the rack and can be taken home the same day. Your consultant may also be able to check in with designers to see what options could ship sooner for you!
Remember to allow yourself enough time to find accessories and place orders for those as well! No matter your timeline, your bridal consultants are here to help!
MYTH: “ I should stick to a specific silhouette based on my body type.”
By Alyssa Gryb
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, I know that we are each in tune with our own insecurities. So maybe that means you’re looking for a dress with sleeves, and that’s perfectly okay. But I’m 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!
MYTH: “I need to get everyone’s opinion first.”
By Alyssa Gryb
Girl.
I 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?
I definitely encourage you to shop with your crew and share the experience with as many of your people as you desirejust 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: “My dress needs to fit the venue.”
By Alyssa Gryb
While it is important to consider your venue when dress shopping, it is not a deal-breaker.
I have seen ballgowns glide gracefully down a sandy beach aisle, cathedral veils in a backyard wedding, and gowns with slits in the most formal of venues!
Logistically, yes, consider your venue and what attire you will feel most comfortable navigating on your big day.
But when it comes down to it, your bridal gown is an expression of your personality and your love for your fiance, and ideally, nothing should come in the way of you making that declaration through fashion!
MYTH: “The perfect dress will make me cry as soon as I put it on.”
By Alanna Rogers
...Not necessarily.
But if crying isn’t always the indicator, then how do you know when to say “Yes!” to the dress? That is the million dollar question. While picking your wedding dress can be an extremely difficult decision, there are several indicators that the dress may be the one.
HERE ARE SOME SIGNS TO LOOK FOR:
• You don’t want to take the dress off!
• You keep coming back to the same dress after trying on others
• You can’t stop looking at yourself in the mirror while you’re in it
• You feel comfortable and confident
• You can imagine yourself walking down the aisle or dancing the night away in it
• You can’t help but imagine your fiance’s reaction when they see you for the first time
• You get excited thinking about seeing the dress in your precious wedding photos for years to come
Television shows lead us to believe that the “Yes!” moment is an eruption of emotion- tears, cheers, you name it.
Sometimes, that is how the moment is for brides.
Typically, the way a bride declares her “Yes” is a reflection of her personality. A lot of brides announce that they’ve found their gown by a confident “this is the one” or a smiling “yep, I love it.”
Refrain from comparing your ‘yes’ moment to the experiences of others.
Your decision is as unique as you are!
Be confident in it and own it!
