Dress tips!

He finally asked! You're engaged! Congratulations!

What now?

There are so many things to plan and figure out when it comes to your wedding. Surprisingly, the one that can take the most time is the dream dress.

All the different styles, shades of white and ivory, what looks good on you and what doesn't, it can get overwhelming pretty quickly. Ultimately, you want to give yourself a good six months to find "the" dress. It can take up to 18 weeks to have one delivered, and they always need to be altered.

After you have your dress, make an alterations appointment. It's best to start this process about two months ahead to make sure everything is perfect. Even if you think your dress fits fine, make an appointment anyway just to check. You never know what can be don't to make you look even more beautiful, or make the dress feel better on you.

Pretty much anything you'd want to be done to your dress is possible. If you don't like the type of bustle it has, that can be changed. Want a sweetheart neckline instead of straight? Easy! Adding straps or removing them is also common. We can even add sequins, beads, or lace to get that look you're dreaming of.

So what should you do to help your fantastic alterations team? Be prepared, and don't be afraid to ask. The typical appointment lasts anywhere from 30 minutes to an hour and in that time bring up any worries or ideas you have. You should also bring some things with you:

-Bra and any undergarments you're planning to wear
-Shoes you'll be wearing (No shoes yet? Bring a pair that's the heel height you're planning on)
-Any accessories you would like to see with the dress
-A friend (you'll need some help getting dressed on the big day, we'll show your helper how)

Overall, everything about your wedding should be fun and exciting. So remember to breathe, in the end everything will be perfect because you're with the one you love.

Feel free to contact us with any questions you might have. I'm happy to help you!

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BRIDES Operation Dream Dress

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