How to Shop for Wedding Dresses: Tips and Tricks

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Shopping for wedding dresses in Singapore can be extremely hectic and stressful. But not to worry, we are here to help ease the process. Here are a few tips and tricks you should know about when finding your perfect wedding gown.

Wedding Location

Knowing where and when your wedding will take place can help narrow your search. For example, will you have a beach ceremony throughout the day? Ball dresses with lengthy trains and extravagant decorations are gone. Are you getting married in a candlelit cathedral? Most textiles are suitable all year, although some, such as linen and organdy, are better suited to warm weather, while velvet and brocade are best reserved for winter.

Budget

Determine your budget and inform the salesperson before she begins bringing out dresses. That way, you won’t fall in love with an outfit you can’t afford. A bridal ensemble, which includes the veil, undergarments, and other accessories, often contributes 10% to 15% of the wedding cost. Consider extras like changes (which can cost hundreds or thousands of dollars depending on how extensive they are) and delivery costs. When the dress comes, it may require further pressing or steaming, which might cost additional money.

Shop Early

Begin your wedding planning six to nine months in advance, at least. A garment takes roughly four months to make and another two months to finalise the modifications. Expensive gowns will take much longer. Are you short on time? Many stores may accept expedited orders for an extra price, but your options will most likely be restricted. They may also feature a sample section where you may buy samples off the rack. If you’re lucky, you could find one that requires minimal modifications.

Research

It’s not every day that you come across terminology like basque waist or Watteau train, or you have to distinguish between three hues of white. Examine bridal periodicals, books, and online to learn about textiles and shapes so you may better explain your desires. Make a folder containing images of gowns or elements that interest you, and bring them with you when you go shopping.

Create a Strategy

Decide where you want to go and phone businesses ahead of time to find out which brands they carry, how much their gowns cost, and if they sell accessories and provide modifications. Most salons ask you to make an appointment. If feasible, shop throughout the week rather than during your lunch hour, when you will be hurried. Limit yourself to two stores daily to avoid becoming fatigued or forgetting what you’ve seen. Carry a notebook with you and scribble down outfit descriptions (photos are usually prohibited until you buy a gown).

Bring Your Trusted Ones

When shopping, you’ll also require the counsel of a few trusty confidantes, but not too many: An opinionated entourage may be perplexing and aggravating. Invite one or two individuals familiar with your preferences, who will be honest with you and whose opinion you trust.

Shop Wisely

You don’t have to spend millions to get the ideal gown. Apart from sale racks, several salons organise large sales once or twice a year to clear away “gently worn” or discontinued samples. Call stores, visit designer websites, and join mailing lists to find out when these are. Register for trunk exhibitions as well when designers introduce new lines. Boutiques may offer discounts if you purchase on the day of the exhibition. You may also opt for bridal packages, which allow you to tailor everything to your specific needs.