You know, there is a show about it... girls are supposed to fall in in love with a dress faster than it takes them to say "I love you" to their future husbands (when they were just dating, of course) Either way, a few google searches, Pinterest boards about weddings, magazines and maybe some past wedding experience will never help you decide on THE DRESS or how likable that mermaid shape looks on you - reality check - wait until you try everything on.
The truth is, sometimes it is possible to find the one that makes our insides move (sorry babe, not talking about you here) even after you try all the available shapes, colors and lengths.
I had a VERY successful wedding shopping experience, my only source of information was my "That Wedding Stuff" board on Pinterest (I swear they are not paying me for this). I decided visiting one bridal shop at a time, having more than one appointment seemed a little bit stressful for this "bride-to-be", I had about 3 styles in mind and various pictures to show my consultant I was an open minded girl..
I started with the less attractive ones (don't we all) it was actually pretty awesome to see myself in white, but I didn't see myself as a bride yet. I added a veil to the other dresses just to make it fair to those designers. Then it was time to try THE DRESS!!! I'm not giving away any details but let's just say I had it on my board at least 4 times, same picture and all! Tried it with a veil and that was it, I knew that is how I wanted to look on our wedding day!
I will write another blog about who to bring, what to bring and how to feel when you go dress shopping, totally op-ed but it might be helpful.
For now, I will say that my bridal store was GREAT, my consultant was very helpful and my entourage was amazing - special shout out to my little niece "A" for making me feel like a princess!!!
Wedding dress shopping is a big deal, you will remember that day forever and if for some reason you don't want to remember it: pictures, videos, family and life will remind you of it! I was lucky enough to "know" what I wanted and to like what I saw but even if you try on hundreds of dresses, I assure you THE ONE is somewhere out there waiting for you!
