{"id":1239,"date":"2018-05-10T23:20:30","date_gmt":"2018-05-10T16:20:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/td.nicolebridal.vn\/?p=1239"},"modified":"2023-03-29T14:01:56","modified_gmt":"2023-03-29T07:01:56","slug":"10-mistakes-brides-make-when-dress-shopping-p-1","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nicolebridal.vn\/en\/10-mistakes-brides-make-when-dress-shopping-p-1\/","title":{"rendered":"10 mistakes brides make when dress shopping (P.1)"},"content":{"rendered":"

Bringing an Entourage<\/strong><\/h4>\n

We know it\u2019s the most important dress you\u2019ll ever wear, and you want to make sure it\u2019s absolutely perfect. But having 10 different opinions makes it much harder to come to a consensus\u2014and it can bring you farther away from what you actually want. \u201cI have always been a believer that the most a bride should bring when dress shopping is two people,\u201d said Cristina DeMarco, of Bridal Reflections in New York, NY.<\/p>\n

Most brides do best with just their mom and maybe a sister or best friend, said Debra Lash, of The Wedding Tree in La Crosse, WI. \u201cThey generally have the bride\u2019s best interest at heart, not what they want her to wear.\u201d One of our real bride bloggers, Theresa Misso said, \u201cWhen you’re standing there in a big dress, and random people in the store are ohh-ing and ahh-ing and all you want to do is take it off, you\u2019ll need an honest, reliable companion to say, \u2018I love it. But it\u2019s just not you.\u2019\u201d<\/p>\n

Shopping Too Early<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Many couples are opting for longer engagements these days, but don\u2019t start shopping more than 12 months in advance. \u201cThe moment a bride starts trying on gowns, she\u2019ll inevitably fall in love with one,\u201d said Lash. \u201cIf she\u2019s not ready to buy, it quickly becomes difficult for her. In other words: Do not visit bridal salons until you\u2019re ready to make a purchase.\u201d<\/p>\n

It\u2019s important to have the rest of your wedding details in place before you can truly shop for a gown, since many factors can influence the style of the dress. Consider your venue: \u201cAn ornate gown with tons of embellishments and a sizeable train might look stunning in a ballroom but completely out of place at a beachfront ceremony,\u201d said Tolu Ogbechie, one of our real bride bloggers<\/strong>. Also, the colors you choose for your bridesmaids and d\u00e9cor can influence whether you choose white or an off-white shade.<\/p>\n

But, at the same time, don\u2019t procrastinate. Most dresses take anywhere from five to eight months to come in, according to DeMarco. You can sometimes place a rush order if you need it in under five months, but it\u2019ll cost you.<\/p>\n

Trying On Too Many Dresses<\/strong><\/h4>\n

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If you\u2019re a fan of Say Yes to the Dress<\/em>, you\u2019ve undoubtedly seen a bride who\u2019s tried on 100+ dresses without finding the right one. Most brides try on between four and seven gowns, said DeMarco, and shouldn\u2019t try on more than 10, because it can lead to confusion.<\/p>\n

Often, a bride is trying on dress after dress because she\u2019s just not ready to end the shopping experience and make a real commitment. \u201cThe most common mistake that a bride makes is not purchasing her gown when she finds it,\u201d said Lash. \u201cThe danger that befalls her is she becomes overwhelmed and forgets what she originally set out to find. She begins to doubt herself and starts to lose faith in the experience.\u201d<\/p>\n

Not every bride has \u201cthat moment\u201d when the tears start rolling and you know you\u2019ve absolutely found \u201cThe One.\u201d\u00a0\u00a0While trying on a\u00a0Priscilla of Boston<\/strong> gown (pictured right<\/em>), Crista noted, “As I gazed upon my reflection, I noticed my family standing around me, teary-eyed. Although I was touched by their reaction, I wondered, \u2018Why aren\u2019t I crying?\u2019\u201d said Crista. \u201cI decided not to purchase that dress and left the salon contemplating my shopping experience.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Being Swayed by Steep Discounts<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Try not to be too tempted by the lure of your dream designer gown for 70% off. \u201cThe biggest mistake I have seen brides make is purchasing a gown online or from a shop for a deep discount \u2018only today,\u2019\u201d said Lash.<\/p>\n

Sample sales are popular among brides, but you must keep in mind that you are typically truly purchasing just that \u2014 a sample: The dress has been tried on by hundreds of brides and could ha
\nve been torn, stained, or otherwise damaged during the process. Before making a purchase, check the gown very carefully for any damage\u2014and if there’s anything that can\u2019t easily be fixed, put it back. Some brides end up spending hundreds in alterations to fix what\u2019s wrong with the sample when they could\u2019ve found a similar brand new dress for not much more money.\u00a0\"kimberly<\/p>\n

But don\u2019t be totally discouraged: Sometimes you truly can find an amazing gown at a bargain price. Kimberly Sanicki, of Wanaque, NJ, found her perfect wedding gown (left<\/em>) at a \u201cRunning of the Brides\u201d event thrown by Filene\u2019s Basement. She found a stunning Essense of Australia gown for just $500, marked down from $3,000. Before handing over the cash, Kimberly and her mom thoroughly examined the gown to check for any flaws. \u201cMy mom made sure it had every crystal, and it did not need to be cleaned or even hemmed,\u201d said Sanicki.<\/p>\n

Demanding the Wrong Size<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Wedding gown sizes typically run one or two sizes smaller than street clothes, so try not to get hung up on the number. \u201cDo not fixate on the actual size but instead on how your measurements compare to the particular line on the specific designer\u2019s size chart,\u201d said Gesinee of Gesinee\u2019s Bridal in Concord, CA.<\/p>\n

Planning on losing weight before the big day? \u201cIf I had a nickel for every person I have measured who said they were going to lose weight, I would be rich!\u201d said Lash. Play it safe and order a size that fits your current body. Any dress can be taken in, typically up to four sizes without affecting the look of the dress, but most can only be let out one full size\u2014if that. \u201cYou need to be realistic, in case you don\u2019t lose your targeted weight,\u201d says DeMarco.<\/p>\n

What happens if your dress doesn\u2019t fit when it comes in? First, don\u2019t freak out and go on a crash diet. \u201cThere\u2019s always something you can do,\u201d said DeMarco. \u201cYou can order fabric from the designer, add beading, or even put in a new back to accommodate the measurements needed.\u201d<\/p>\n

(By: Kristen O’Gorman Klein)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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