Dress Shopping Dress Shopping

BY: ANNE PUTHOFF

Shopping for a wedding dress is something most girls start dreaming of when they’re young. In the dream they see themselves surrounded by all their favorite women moved to tears after they emerge in “The Gown” just like in the movies or the reality TV shows. Sometimes that’s how it happens, but sometimes too many opinions get in the way and the experience becomes confusing, stressful, and even a little out of control. Here’s one store’s advice on how to make your shopping experience as productive and stress free as possible.

The best thing you can do for yourself starting out is limit the number of people in your shopping entourage Bring a few people whose opinions you trust to be positive and have your best interest at heart. “But that’s my whole wedding party!” you might say. Maybe it is, but think about who you REALLY want helping you make this big decision and bring only them with you on the initial visit. This will help eliminate too much “Try this on just for me, Pleeeeaase?!” and give you what you need: good, solid advice. We know how important all the women in your wedding party are to you or they wouldn’t be in the wedding. Make them feel important on a return visit to help choose between the top two or three gowns, or do a big reveal of your gown when you all come back to choose bridesmaids dresses. They will still feel special and included to be among the first to see your wedding dress.