Countdown to the Gown

The wedding gown is going to be one of the most noticed sites of the wedding day. In order for your dress to match your beauty for the big day, you must consider the timeline regarding its purchase. Read the following information regarding your wedding gown.

Wedding Tip #1- 9 to 12 months before

Establish a budget, and peruse through magazines to get a sense of a desired style. In factoring a budget, don't forget to place funds aside for alterations, fittings, and accessories.

Wedding Tip #2 - 7 to 9 months before

Select a few possible sources to purchase the gown. Speak with several representatives. Exchange ideas and expectations. A wedding gown provider can inspire a picture of what opportunities are available to you.

Wedding Tip #3 - 6 months before

Purchase your wedding gown. Review the contract, and be sure to note the payment schedule.

Wedding Tip #4 - 2 months before

Schedule times for fittings (there may be more than three). Bring the exact shoes and undergarments you are prepared to wear on your wedding day to the fittings.

Wedding Tip #5 - 1 month before

Pick up your dress from the service provider. Wrap the dress in a clean sheet in order to safeguard it from dust, air, and light exposure.

Wedding Tip #6 - Wedding day

Have several friends help you prepare your dress. Have a small steamer available to eliminate any wrinkles.

Wedding Tip #7 - Married

Many couples enjoy keeping the gown as a memento or preserving it for later generations to wear. Service providers suggest cleaning the gown after the ceremony, having it packaged in a cotton-lined box, and storing it somewhere dry.