8 Things You Need to Know Before Shopping For Your Wedding Dress


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I think many brides-to-be (and former brides, too) would agree that shopping for your wedding dress is one of the most exciting/surreal/nerve-wracking parts of preparing for your Big Day. It’s the one pre-wedding to-do that makes the whole thing feel real, so as you can imagine, there are a whole lot of emotions that come along with the process.

With that being said, it’s important to be as prepared as possible as you head into your first dress appointment—with your emotions in full swing, you’ll be grateful you came up with a plan of attack before arriving at the bridal shop.

So, to make sure you have all of your ducks in a row before you begin shopping (read: to ensure that you make the most of your appointment, won’t blow your budget and won’t feel pressured to make a purchase), you’ll want to take a good hard look at these 8 helpful tips.

Everything you need to know about the gown-shopping experience is covered on that list, so read up and go into your next appointment with confidence.

Happy shopping!

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