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Advice
For Brides
Do
your Homework
Use the variety of resources available to you to get an
idea of what you are looking for - for example, bridal magazines,
internet and wedding expos are good places to start.
Timing
Start your search at least 9-12 months before your wedding
day so you can relax and enjoy it. Order
your wedding dress 6-8 months prior to your wedding date.
Choose
your accessories when your actual dress has arrived. It
is better for you to decide on your accessories when you
are actually standing in your dress and understand better
the theme of your wedding.
Making
Your Appointments
Make a list of the bridal boutiques you'd like to visit
by area location. Schedule your appointments to visit the
boutiques per area location; giving yourself at least 30mins
travel time between appointments. You should expect appointments
to be between 1-2 hours long (confirm this with the boutique).
Most bridal boutiques charge either a fitting fee or a consultation
fee; ensure you ask about this prior to making your appointment.
Try
to Keep an Open Mind
You will be amazed when you start to try all the fabulous
dress styles, fabrics and colours available; how your ideas
might start to develop into something completely different...so
keep an open mind. Your bridal consultant should be able
to advise and guide you on the best suitable dress styles
to suit your body shape.
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Work
with your Body Shape....
Short
and Fuller Figure:
A princess or A-line wedding dress elongates the body especially
if it is slightly dropped at the waist. Corseted bodices
will structure the figure whilst a soft flowing skirt will
contour you curves. Try to avoid a too fuller skirt as this
will overpower your frame.
Short
and Slim Figure:
Long fitted column dresses visually extend the silhouette.
Vertical pleats give the illusion of length. Empire lines
will accentuate a small bust and strapless styles are easier
to wear. Create curves with a belted dress or rouched bodice.
Curvy
Hourglass Figure:
Fishtail shaped wedding dresses celebrate a classic curvy
bride adding red carpet glamour that your groom will adore.
A-line and princess shaped dresses skim over the hips; the
fitted bodice slims and shapes cinching in the waist.
Go all out on a full skirt, your body shape can work this
look with ease.
Tall
& Slim Figure:
Tiered and two piece wedding dresses will reduce the impression
of height
Waist detail helps to divide the look. Halter neck styles
broaden shoulders, adding width to slender shoulders.
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