What and Who you should bring dress shopping...
To bring or not to bring, that is the question.
Ladies, when it comes around to going to your first appointment, it can be daunting and at times an overwhelming experience. What to wear, who to bring and how many opinions to have with you are all valid and repeatedly asked questions of any bridal stylist. This is where this blog is here to help.
First up, what should you wear to your bridal appointments.
Now, unlike any other shopping experience you may have had, bridal is unique in that due to the valuable and complex nature of wedding gowns, you will have your own bridal consultant/stylist to dress you. Thus, it is important to first and foremost wear underwear that you feel confident in, and that you are happy to show to a total stranger 🤣. Additionally, like any other outfit, wear colour coordinated attire. Meaning, either nude or white underwear is the way to go.
Secondly, I would absolutely wear a strapless bra, as being open to trying different styles is key to finding 'the one', and this does mean trying necklines that may warrant strapless.
Now, when it comes to shoes, I would argue that realistically, if you are going to wear heels on the day, you should bring a pair of similar height to your appointment. For some stores - not all - you can order your dress in the correct length as long as you know; a) what shoes you're wearing; b) if you are wearing an underskirt or not. The moral of the story here is, save time and money on alternations by being prepared in your original appointment.
The question left is who to bring?
When deciding who to bring to help you make this all-important decision, it can be stressful. Worrying over hurt feelings, however, has not been helpful in the selection of dresses. The main point is that you should only bring those who you value the opinion of. This does, in some cases, mean leaving your third cousin, twice removed at home.
I am absolutely not saying you should limit your group, but if you would make a choice, regardless of what they say, then you really don't need them to be there. Your bridal entourage can be the blessing to your appointment or the hindrance. Remember, this day is about you, how you feel, and whether or not you are happy with your choice of outfit.
If you were to put a number on the amount of people to have with you, I would certainly say 20 is too much 🤣. Having no more than 6 people can be a reasonable and round number to contend with. Additionally, some bridal boutiques may limit the amount of people you bring, so be sure to check in advance.
If you guys have any opinions, or suggestions for the next blog, be sure to comment below!
Ladies, when it comes around to going to your first appointment, it can be daunting and at times an overwhelming experience. What to wear, who to bring and how many opinions to have with you are all valid and repeatedly asked questions of any bridal stylist. This is where this blog is here to help.
First up, what should you wear to your bridal appointments.
Now, unlike any other shopping experience you may have had, bridal is unique in that due to the valuable and complex nature of wedding gowns, you will have your own bridal consultant/stylist to dress you. Thus, it is important to first and foremost wear underwear that you feel confident in, and that you are happy to show to a total stranger 🤣. Additionally, like any other outfit, wear colour coordinated attire. Meaning, either nude or white underwear is the way to go.
Secondly, I would absolutely wear a strapless bra, as being open to trying different styles is key to finding 'the one', and this does mean trying necklines that may warrant strapless.
Now, when it comes to shoes, I would argue that realistically, if you are going to wear heels on the day, you should bring a pair of similar height to your appointment. For some stores - not all - you can order your dress in the correct length as long as you know; a) what shoes you're wearing; b) if you are wearing an underskirt or not. The moral of the story here is, save time and money on alternations by being prepared in your original appointment.
The question left is who to bring?
When deciding who to bring to help you make this all-important decision, it can be stressful. Worrying over hurt feelings, however, has not been helpful in the selection of dresses. The main point is that you should only bring those who you value the opinion of. This does, in some cases, mean leaving your third cousin, twice removed at home.
I am absolutely not saying you should limit your group, but if you would make a choice, regardless of what they say, then you really don't need them to be there. Your bridal entourage can be the blessing to your appointment or the hindrance. Remember, this day is about you, how you feel, and whether or not you are happy with your choice of outfit.
If you were to put a number on the amount of people to have with you, I would certainly say 20 is too much 🤣. Having no more than 6 people can be a reasonable and round number to contend with. Additionally, some bridal boutiques may limit the amount of people you bring, so be sure to check in advance.
If you guys have any opinions, or suggestions for the next blog, be sure to comment below!
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