 Complete Bridal Attire • Formal Wear • Cocktail Dresses  Tips and Tricks |
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Weekday
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Make your
appointments on weekdays. Salons are less crowded, you'll get more attention,
and you won't have to wait to try on popular styles and samples. Weekends
are hectic in bridal salons. It is worth taking a bit of time off work
to make this important decision . . . and to make it right.
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When to Start Shopping |
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Most purchases
are made six to nine months prior to the wedding date, and the average
length of shopping is around one month. Don't wait until the last minute.
A quality gown will take at least four months to avoid rush charges.
Some intricately embroidered gowns take six months. Why do quality gowns
take so long? Because they are made to order and quality natural fabrics
can start to oxidize (yellow) if they are made too far in advance. Some
less expensive gowns take so long because they are made overseas and
have to come over on a boat.
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Pace
Yourself
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Like that
perfume counter . . . you can only see so many white gowns at one time.
If you've done your homework, one of our qualified salon consultants
will help you zero in on what may be your perfect gown pretty quickly.
Never spend more than one hour looking for the gown at one time. Go
take a break, have some lunch. Your eyes, and brain, need a break or
you'll go "snow-blind" and everything will begin to look the
same. Having a frustrating day? Go back home, relax, play some tennis,
plant a flower . . . get away from it for a time.
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Trust
Your Salon
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You are going
to be a bride once. A good salon will dress a thousand brides a year.
Trust their experience. This is an important relationship that will
last months. You have to feel confident.
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Don't
Go Alone
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Take along
someone who can help you make a decision. Your mother, friend, or other
trusted advisor. But don't take more than two. Why? You're picking your
dress. Too many opinions can be confusing. If you can't make a decision
without a specific person's opinion, take that person along. They need
to participate in the process.
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Found
your gown? Stop shopping!
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| This can be the hardest thing! There are literally thousands of gowns out there, and more come in every season. Some brides keep putting off the decision until they are forced by time to accept a lesser gown. Find your gown, put your deposit down, and stop shopping. You have literally 10,000 more things to do for your wedding. |
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