Sometimes small things can make or break your bridal appointment. Making sure you’re prepared and doing all the right things can help your stylist find your dream dress! Don’t sweat it, we understand that you might not know how to be perfectly prepared. Luckily now, you’ll know all the do’s and don’ts to prepare for your upcoming appointment.
DON'T come with no prior dress research.
DO come with ideas/pictures you envision your dream dress to be! By finding your style ahead of time, this helps your stylist and also the process of finding your dream dress way smoother.
DON'T be afraid to say yes at the first store you go to.
DO come to your appointment prepared to find your dream dress on the first try! Just trust your gut, girl. When you know it's the one, it's the one!
DON'T go commando!
DO wear the proper undergarments. It is also a good idea when wearing undergarments to choose something neutral.
DON'T bring people whose opinions aren’t going to benefit this big decision.
DO bring positive people to your appointment. It is so important to surround yourself with people that will uplift you and support whatever decision you make.
DON'T start shopping until you have either a set wedding date or tentative dates in mind. DO shop once you have chosen a wedding date. Your bridal stylist needs to have a timeline to work with when pulling dresses to ensure everything can arrive with enough time for alterations to be done before the big day!
DO shop once you have chosen a wedding date. Your bridal stylist needs to have a timeline to work with when pulling dresses to ensure everything can arrive with enough time for alterations to be done before the big day!
DON'T start shopping until you can say "YES" and make a deposit on a dress. Some dresses aren't able to be ordered or maybe you don't have lots of time to special order. It's always advice to wait to shop until you are ready to purchase. There is nothing worse than finding "THE" dress and not being able to make it yours.
DO shop once you have decided on a budget and have saved enough to put a deposit down. It's a good idea to check with the store you are shopping to see what type of deposits they require.
DON'T shop without an appointment. It might work out sometimes to stop by unannounced but often bridal shops are fully booked especially on Saturday. If you decide to shop spur of the moment a phone call to the shop in mind is a great way to see if it is possible.
DO your research and schedule appointments with the shops you would like to visit. This allows for you and the bridal shop to be prepared for your appointment.
Whenever you are ready to start shopping and find that perfect dress be sure to do your research and select a store that is perfect for you. If you are close to South-Central Missouri we invite you to shop our huge selection of wedding dresses! Normans Bridal has been helping brides say "YES" for 43 years. If your style is sleek and modern wedding gowns, boho or country wedding, elegant wedding dresses, princess ballgown wedding dresses or another style Normans Bridal has it. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Tik Tok to see our newest arrivals and bride related information.
